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He took a deep breath before continuing, "My biological mother was born in a humble family. From childhood to adulthood, I was rarely able to see the Emperor. If it weren't for Concubine Xi, I might still be living alone in the Old Summer Palace."

"Your Highness, a hero's origins are not judged. Why should Your Highness worry so much about the past?"

Qingying responded and added, "But please rest assured, Your Highness. I will have someone send a message to the palace to ask for your aunt's opinion."

After several confrontations, Qingying's words finally satisfied Hongli.

Holding Qingying with both hands, he said, "Qingying, I'm sorry to trouble you with this matter."

"Your Highness, you are too kind. I am your concubine, and I share your honor and disgrace. My lifelong wish is to see your Highness rise to higher heights."

For a moment, the two of them clasped their hands together, seeming to be completely in love.

If the emperor discovered her affair, Concubine Xi would definitely not be able to survive.

A few days later, as February was just around the corner, news of Concubine Xi's death finally spread in the palace.

Qingying just needs to take care of her baby and naturally doesn't need to worry about these trivial matters.

Even when escorting Concubine Xi's body, he had to get Hongli's personal order and did not have to attend.

Qingying knew that Hongli did this deliberately for the Queen to see.

But she certainly wouldn't torture herself and kneel down to Zhen Huan.

However, Su Lujun and others did so because Zhen Huan was Hongli's official mother.

The other party's death made everyone in the palace very tired.

It was not until the end of February that Concubine Xi's funeral was concluded.

Su Lujun finally had time to go to Qinglanyuan.

Qingying got the news early and asked someone to prepare tea and snacks.

Su Lujun came in soon and looked much more haggard than before.

"Greetings to Consort Consort."

Su Lujun has always been very polite to Qingying.

He bowed respectfully and waited until Qingying spoke before he stood up and sat down opposite her.

Looking at Qingying's bulging belly, he couldn't help but look envious.

"If I remember correctly, Concubine Jin's pregnancy is almost five months old, right?"

Qingying lowered her head and glanced at him, then smiled and said, "Sister, you have a good memory. March is just around the corner, and it will be five months in a few days."

"So, the baby will be born in August?"

"Yes, according to Doctor Zhang's estimate, the child will be born in early August."

"That's good. It won't be cold in August, and the heat will soon dissipate. Then the concubine will suffer less."

Qingying nodded and chuckled, "Don't just blame me. You've been going to the palace to escort the dead every day lately. I think you must be tired."

"Her Majesty Xi passed away in a hurry, but the funeral rites are being handled by the Imperial Household Department. Even if I were to enter the palace, it would only be a formality. Aside from being tired from crying and having some pain in my knees, there's not much else to do."

"I heard that Concubine Xi is very favored. The Emperor must be very sad this time, right?"

Su Lujun looked puzzled when she heard this.

"I find this strange, too."

Su Lujun put down the teacup in her hand, moved closer to Qingying, and lowered her voice to speak, "Even before I entered the palace, I heard that after Concubine Xi gave birth to our prince, she went to Ganlu Temple to pray for the prosperity of the country."

"She was later taken back to the palace and safely gave birth to the only pair of twins, a boy and a girl, in the harem today."

"The Emperor is extremely gracious to her."

"But during this period of time in the palace, I saw very few funeral ceremonies, and I didn't see the emperor. I didn't even see the eunuch who served the emperor."

Qingying's smile remained unchanged.

But she already understood in her heart that although the Queen had not announced the news, the fact that Zhen Huan had an affair with Prince Guo must have been exposed by the Queen.

That is why Zhen Huan was privately executed by the current emperor.

After all, even if we know the reason for such a thing, it is impossible to make a big fuss about it.

Thinking of this, Qingying said, "The Emperor is very busy with government affairs. Even if Concubine Xi was once favored, it is impossible for her to worry about this every day. I guess she is stuck with something."