The abandoned concubine who transmigrated woke up shouting "Long live the widow!"

Shou Kang Palace was filled with joy, but the atmosphere in Zhong Cui Palace was somber and gloomy. Consort Li sat at the head of the table, glaring at Consort Fang not far away.

"How could you be so stupid? Now look what's happened! Those two bitches are pregnant at the same time. What benefits will we get from them? I still have the Third Princess, but what about you? You don't even have a fart!"

Fang Jieyu, feeling frustrated and aggrieved, clutched the handkerchief in her hand. "Your Majesty, this isn't my fault! The Emperor only visited my palace twice in total, what..." She wanted to say something but couldn't, and couldn't bring herself to say it.

Consort Li rolled her eyes at her again. "I think that now that those two vile women can no longer serve me, we have a chance. However, if we don't use some tricks and schemes, it still won't work!"

Consort Fang didn't quite believe Consort Li's words. She had thought the same when the Empress gave birth to the eldest prince, but the Emperor still treated everyone equally, choosing consorts fairly and giving no one more or less.

However, on the two occasions when he visited her palace, the emperor seemed particularly tired and rested after saying only a few words.

Consort Fang looked up at Consort Li and said, "This concubine is foolish and asks Your Highness for guidance."

Consort Li looked at the palace servants who were attending her and said, "You may all leave! Do not come in unless you are called."

"Yes!" The palace maids all withdrew.

"I think we can't wait, we have to take the initiative! We should create some opportunities for the Emperor to come to our palace, and also..." Consort Li hesitated.

Consort Fang craned her neck to listen, "What other empresses are there?"

"Also, have your family find some harmless things outside the palace. It has to be done discreetly, understand?"

Fang Jieyu's father was a scholar in the Hanlin Academy, and she came from a scholarly family. She was a little hesitant, but if she didn't fight for her position and offspring, would the opportunity just come to her?

Although she wasn't the lowest-ranking woman in the palace, even the lowest-ranking Consort Wang was pregnant. Once she gave birth, wouldn't she be more powerful than her?

Fang Jieyu mustered her courage and said, "I understand. I will send someone back to my parents' home right away."

"Remember, be careful!" Consort Li reminded her anxiously.

"Your concubine understands!"

Ye Muchen didn't return to his residence early today. He had dinner with Qin Jing and Prince Rui, Ye Muchi, at Mingyue Tower. Originally, Qin Jing had come to his residence to find Jingxue.

Today is the 29th. Jingxue has already invested in Mingyue Tower, so it's time to report the accounts to her and tell her about the situation of Mingyue Tower. Besides, his caravan is almost back. He plans to send another caravan out before the New Year and still needs to get goods from Jingxue!

However, the steward said that the Princess Consort had gone to the palace to attend to her illness.

Qin Jing then went to see Prince Rui, Ye Musi, and the two of them sent someone to invite Ye Muchen. The three of them drank and chatted at Mingyue Tower, and before they knew it, it was getting late.

He originally wanted to visit Jingze, but then he thought about how the children were very reserved around him, and since he had been drinking, he went straight back to Mingyuan Pavilion.

Just as I sat down in the main hall, a servant came from the courtyard to announce that Miss Feng had arrived!

Although Ye Muchen hadn't drunk much, he was a little confused when he first heard the name Miss Feng, but he immediately remembered that there was such a person in the manor.

"Let her in!"

Gao Chi frowned slightly, thinking to himself, "The Princess Consort isn't in the mansion. What is this Miss Feng doing here so late?"

Feng Cuier and Wang Ma entered carrying a food box. After bowing, they entered.

Ye Muchen asked, "You've been in the manor for a while now, are you settling in well? Is there anything else you need?"

Feng Cuier was wearing a pink brocade cotton dress. Since the two courtyards were adjacent, she was not wearing a cloak. She had a gold hairpin in her hair and light makeup on her face. She looked quite different from when she first entered the mansion, and she had also gained some weight.

"Your Highness, I am doing well in the manor. Thank you for taking care of me. I knew that the Princess was not in the manor and was afraid that the servants would not serve Your Highness well, so I specially made some dishes from my hometown to send to Your Highness as a late-night snack. These are some of my brother's favorite dishes."

After Feng Cuier finished speaking, she gestured to Wang Ma to bring out the food.

Upon hearing her mention Feng Yi, Ye Muchen couldn't bear to refuse. "There are cooks in the manor, so you don't need to do these things anymore. You've suffered enough before, so just stay here and enjoy your life in the manor! As for later... well, let's talk about it later!"

When Feng Cuier heard Ye Muchen say this, she understood that, just as Wang Ma had said, Ye Muchen was going to find her a husband in the future.

She pretended not to understand and took out a bowl of noodles and two side dishes from the food box.

"Your Highness, if you don't mind my clumsiness, please have this bowl of noodles and then rest early!" Feng Cuier bowed again.

"Okay! You've worked hard! Don't do these things anymore, go back and rest! If you need anything, ask the housekeeper."

"Yes! I'll take my leave." Feng Cuier left with Wang Ma.

Watching Feng Cuier leave, Gao Chi said indignantly, "Your Highness, don't you think what Miss Feng did was a bit inappropriate? She even said that since the Princess Consort wasn't in the manor, we couldn't take good care of you. Honestly!"

Ye Muchen said impatiently, "Why are you making such a fuss? How would a country girl like her know so much about etiquette? Just have someone teach her later. Didn't I say I wouldn't let her see me off anymore? To be honest, I've been so busy drinking and talking at Mingyue Tower that I'm actually a little hungry now!"

After Ye Muchen finished speaking, he picked up his chopsticks and started eating noodles.

Seeing Ye Muchen like this, Gao Chi didn't say anything more and turned around to prepare hot water for his bath.

Feng Cuier returned to her courtyard, her face flushed, her voice filled with nervousness and excitement, "Wang Ma, you're right, I need to be more proactive. You see, the Prince still cares about me quite a bit."

"Of course! Miss, you see, once you take the first step, it won't be so difficult afterward!" Wang Ma was also very happy. She didn't expect that the usually aloof prince would treat Miss Feng so differently.

"Wang Ma, I wonder if the Prince will eat the noodles I made?" Feng Cuier rubbed the handkerchief in her hand, her face full of anticipation.

"Oh dear, girl, don't worry! When men drink outside, they like to have a snack when they get home to sober up. It's just that no one used to care about the prince. The princess is so proud, she would never prepare hangover soup or midnight snacks for the prince."

Wang Ma whispered again, "Didn't Miss Xiangguo say the other day that the concubine in their household was originally just a maid? Isn't it because of that thing that she bewitched the Second Prince? If she gets pregnant, she can become a concubine."

Feng Cuier glanced out the window and said, "Wang Ma, did we use a little less dosage today?"

"It's alright. Miss Xiangguo said that this stuff is designed to make people like your cooking. Just you wait and see! Maybe the Prince will come to our courtyard tomorrow night."

"Then we must prepare more food tomorrow!" Feng Cuier immediately became excited upon hearing this.

Wang Ma reassured her, "Don't worry, young lady! Your good days are coming."

Feng Cuier was lost in her beautiful dreams.

Just as Jingxue had expected, Eunuch Xi, who served the Emperor Emeritus, arrived at Shou Kang Palace early in the morning, while Jingxue and the Empress Dowager were having breakfast.