"Your Majesty is right. After all, Zhaopin is from the Niuhulu clan. She must have learned to manage household affairs since she was young. Now she is doing it with ease."

As he spoke, he handed over the handkerchief and said, "In that case, would Your Majesty like to grant Concubine Zhao the power to assist in managing the six palaces?"

Hongli frowned slightly. "As a concubine, is it too much to be given the power to assist in managing the six palaces?"

These words seemed to be expressing concern that Zhaopin was too favored, but looking at her expression, Qingying could clearly see that she wanted her to speak up and take the initiative to promote Zhaopin.

With a smile on her lips, Qingying pretended not to know.

"Your Majesty, a concubine is already the head of a palace, and Zhaopin is a capable woman. Furthermore, there's the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. Assisting in managing the six palaces is her proper duty. How could anyone say anything?"

"I was thinking of letting my sister Zhaopin host the New Year's Eve palace banquet this year."

"After all, the New Year's Eve palace banquet is not as good as the Mid-Autumn Festival palace banquet. Zhaopin has been given the power to assist in the management of the six palaces, so it is only right and proper for her to handle this matter."

Qingying looked sincere, as if she was thinking about Concubine Zhao.

Let Hongli nod.

"You have a point. It's fine if it's just a palace banquet, anyone can do it. But if you grant her the power to assist in managing the six palaces, what do you plan to let her be in charge of, Qingying?"

"Your Majesty, this Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet was flawless from head to toe. This shows that Concubine Zhao is a meticulous person. Why don't we start with the monthly allowances for the eunuchs and palace maids?"

It's just a matter of time, why would Hongli care so much?

Hearing this, he immediately nodded and said, "Okay, let's do as you say."

The news that Concubine Zhao had gained the power to assist in managing the six palaces quickly spread throughout the six palaces in the east and west.

There are those who envy me.

There are those who are dissatisfied.

Naturally, there were many people who watched coldly and waited for Concubine Zhao to fall from grace.

After the Mid-Autumn Festival comes the Double Ninth Festival.

The days grew colder day by day, and finally in mid-winter, heavy snow fell in the Forbidden City.

The Old Summer Palace was becoming increasingly cold and was no longer suitable as a place to rest a baby.

It also happened that at this time, the three babies in the garden were three months pregnant.

Qingying reported to the emperor that today was a good day for Concubine Wan and her entourage to return to the Forbidden City.

It was snowing heavily, so Qingying didn't need to go to the palace gate to pick someone up in person.

Hearing some singing and chanting outside the palace, Qingying raised her head and looked at the palace door covered by thick curtains.

The curtain was then lifted, and Xiuxia led three concubines with slightly protruding bellies into the room.

Although Concubine Wan was the first to announce her pregnancy, Concubine Chu actually had a child earlier.

It has been nearly four months now.

Holding the hand of the maid, she slowly knelt down and said, "Your humble servant/concubine pays respects to the Empress. May the Empress be blessed with good health."

"You're pregnant, it's not good to kneel for long, get up quickly."

Qingying smiled and waited for everyone to thank her before adding, "Seeing that the three sisters' pregnancies are stable, I am relieved."

But having said that, Qingying subconsciously glanced at Ling Guiren's face.

The other person's expression looked a little strange.

Logically speaking, after being well taken care of for so many days, Concubine Wan and Noble Lady De beside her both had rosy complexions.

But the noble lady's face looked pale, which could not be concealed by makeup.

Turning her gaze slightly, Qingying continued, "I have already instructed the Imperial Hospital. After you sisters return to the palace, someone will go and check your pulse."

"The royal heir is precious and must not be taken lightly."

"Yes, thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."

After another round of thanks, Qingying allowed the three of them to leave.

Doubt still lingered between her brows as she continued, "Xiu Xia, go check on your noble lady's recent situation. I see that she looks quite a bit off."

Xiu Xia agreed and said, "Your Majesty, could it be Noble Lady De...?"

Qingying raised her eyebrows when she heard that.

Zhaopin's miscarriage was caused by the right person.

Qingying has already experienced the opponent's skills.

If it was really Noble De who wanted to take action against Noble Ling, he could really do it without anyone being able to detect it.

After just a moment, Qingying shook her head and said, "Probably not. She has no reason."

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