In Jingxi Palace—
Shu Fei fiddled with a string of Buddhist prayer beads in her palm, but no matter how much she chanted, she couldn’t suppress her anger and frustration.
She slammed the beads on the table fiercely, “Ning Wanyin, you ruined my plans!”
She had already calculated the time. By the time the imperial physician arrived from the Imperial Medical Bureau, Liu Zhaoyi would definitely not be able to be saved.
But unexpectedly…
The female physician arrived so quickly.
“The medicine ash has been cleaned up… It seemed that she guessed that someone was pregnant, so… In order to make things difficult for me, she doesn’t mind having another child in the harem.”
Shu Fei’s expression was gloomy. She became angrier the more she thought about it.
Fortunately, the nail was still there.
Ning Wanyin’s every move was under her watchful eye, allowing her to make further arrangements.
After Shu Fei calmed down a bit, Zhen Zhu walked in quickly and reported: “Your Majesty, Li Guiren confessed nothing and was sentenced to death by His Majesty. His Majesty promoted Liu Zhaoyi to the rank of Pin with the title Shun, making her the main concubine in Changchun Palace, and also moved Wen Baolin out.”
Shu Fei’s mood, which had just calmed down, became even worse.
Given Liu Zhaoyi’s status, her promotion to a Pin was expected. But moving all the concubines living with her out?
The Emperor really spared no effort to ensure that Liu Shi could give birth to a child.
However, there is still a long time to go as the pregnancy lasts for ten months.
Let’s just wait and see.
…
Changchun Palace, the main hall—
Shun Pin looked at the magnificent palace in front of her. She had never seen such luxurious furnishings.
She was among the first to enter the Prince’s residence, but the Emperor’s favor toward her had always been lukewarm; it was considered good enough that he could remember her once every few months.
Her promotion to Zhaoyi was solely due to the fact that, upon the Emperor’s ascension, aside from those he favored and those who had children, all other concubines were appointed according to the time they entered the palace.
She was a Zhaoyi in name only.
She was not as good as the former Li Guiren and could not be compared with His Majesty’s new favorite.
Shun Pin originally thought that she would spend her life as a Zhaoyi, content to retire.
Unexpectedly, after the Emperor’s last visit, her period was delayed. She knew that her luck had turned!
She was afraid of losing the dragon fetus, so she concealed the truth and planned to tell the Emperor only after three months, when the pregnancy was stable.
But she still couldn’t hide it…
Fortunately, everything turned out all right.
“Your Majesty, you are a Pin now! Your hard times are finally over!”
Her personal maid, Chun Que, beamed with joy.
Shun Pin came back to her senses and reached out to touch her still very flat belly, feeling happy but also full of worry.
“Everyone found out too early, which may not be a good thing.”
While the master and servant were talking, a eunuch announced, “His Majesty has arrived!”
Shun Pin was about to get up from the bed, but the maid Chun Que had already knelt down and said: “Your Majesty, may you be blessed. My Master is not feeling well…”
“Shun Pin, there’s no need to get up. Just lie down.”
Helian Qi walked straight up to her, looked at her, and said: “You concealed the news of your pregnancy and failed to protect the dragon fetus…”
With every word Helian Qi spoke, Shun Pin’s face turned paler.
Shun Pin stammered, “Your Majesty, I…I was just guessing, that’s why…”
“You must know that this is my child. If anything happens, you must tell me.” Helian Qi stared at her and paused.
He said again, “You are injured. From now on, you will close the door and refuse visitors. Focus on your pregnancy and skip paying your respects. I will also inform the Empress Dowager and Shu Fei that you are unwell and cannot receive guests.”
Shun Pin was startled, then immediately realized what was happening.
The Emperor was telling her that from now on, she didn’t need to step out of her palace gates!
“Thank you, Your Majesty, for your protection!”
A touch of gratitude rose in Shun Pin’s heart.
Seeing that she was a sensible person, Helian Qi’s furrowed brows relaxed slightly.
“This is my child, so of course, I care about it. You’ve had a hard time during your pregnancy; if there is anything, don’t be afraid to disturb me. Report it in time.”
Shun Pin nodded repeatedly, her eyes red with excitement.
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