At this moment, Wei Yingya felt an unprecedented sense of defeat.
She felt that she might have oversimplified things.
Novels are novels, TV series are TV series, and reality is reality.
Just as she clearly sensed when she first presented the recipe. In the Emperor’s eyes, she was probably just a cook who could cook, a singer who could sing, and a talented woman who could write poetry.
Without her, it was just a matter of getting a different cook, a different singer, and a different poet.
In the Emperor’s eyes, she could be discarded at any time.
But that brief period of favor blinded her, making her believe she was very successful…
“You definitely kept something from me. Hongxing, give her a good beating…”
Wei Yingshu was full of resentment and took it out on Wei Yingya.
The Cold Palace was filled with mournful cries.
…
Changchun Palace—
“…That once-favored Ying Meiren has now been sent to the Cold Palace…”
Chun Que told Shun Pin about the interesting things she had heard outside to cheer her up.
Shun Pin listened with great interest and laughed, “See? I told you, no matter how much favor you receive, it’s all fleeting and doesn’t last long. Only with children by your side can you live a worry-free life in your later years.”
“Your Majesty is right. But in this palace, how can an ordinary person have the same good fortune as Your Majesty?” Chun Que flattered.
Shun Pin stroked her belly, quite pleased with herself.
Just then, the palace maid, Chun Liu, hurried in and reported: “Your Majesty, His Majesty has chosen Zhuang Fei tonight and has already arrived at Linlang Palace.”
Shun Pin immediately gave Chun Que a wink.
She harbored resentment toward Zhuang Fei for stealing the Emperor’s favor years ago.
She had long wanted to avenge the humiliation of that year and had been keeping people watching to see when the Emperor would go to Linlang Palace.
“Her Majesty’s stomach isn’t feeling well. Quickly, fetch the imperial physician! Quickly, fetch His Majesty! If something serious happens, we can’t afford the consequences!” Chun Que shouted deliberately.
The palace servants of Changchun Palace hurriedly went to invite the Emperor.
Upon hearing the news, Ning Wanyin, who was far away in Lingxue Pavilion, came uninvited. She had been keeping a close eye on Shun Pin’s pregnancy; could something have gone wrong?
Ning Wanyin and Helian Qi arrived at almost the same time.
The four imperial physicians who usually examine Shun Pin’s pulse have arrived.
Shun Pin lay on the couch, her face pale and weak.
“I feel a pain in my stomach…”
“But Her Majesty’s pulse doesn’t seem to be the problem…” Imperial Physician Zhao’s expression was grave.
“What did Shun Pin eat today? What did she use? Who did she meet?” Ning Wanyin asked Chun Que.
Chun Que answered guiltily, “The same as usual…”
“I have checked everything Your Majesty has eaten and used, and it is confirmed to be correct…” Another imperial physician reported.
Helian Qi frowned impatiently: “Then what’s wrong with Shun Pin’s stomach pain?”
“This… It could be tension caused by worry. Her Majesty is probably fine, but she is overly worried, so she feels that something is wrong.” Imperial Physician Zhao tried to explain.
Another possibility was that she was faking illness. But, of course, he dared not say that.
Ning Wanyin and Helian Qi both looked at Shun Pin.
Shun Pin felt flustered and uneasy under their gazes.
She stammered, “It’s…it’s because I’m too nervous…”
“Since Ning Jieyu took care of Changchun Palace, everything has been peaceful. You don’t need to be so nervous.” Helian Qi frowned slightly, but didn’t blame her.
Having been attacked twice before, such anxiety was understandable.
Chun Que immediately said, “If His Majesty could come and keep Her Majesty company more often, Her Majesty would surely feel much more at ease.”
“You can rest and recuperate peacefully thanks to Ning Jieyu. What use is it for me to come? It would be better to have Ning Jieyu come more often.” Helian Qi raised an eyebrow.
Shun Pin and her maid both choked up.
Though that was true, since he was already there, Helian Qi stayed to have dinner with Shun Pin.
He naturally wouldn’t leave tonight. Although Shun Pin could not serve the Emperor in bed, the Emperor did occasionally keep her company.
Ning Wanyin tactfully took her leave first.
After leaving Changchun Palace, Ning Wanyin looked at Lian Rui, who was accompanying her, and asked, “Where did His Majesty come from today?”
“His Majesty chose Zhuang Fei, so he must have come from Linlang Palace.” Lian Rui replied.
Ning Wanyin did not speak and got into the sedan chair.
Lian Rui asked curiously, “Master, is there something wrong with this?”
Ning Wanyin didn’t say it explicitly, but said, “Nothing’s wrong. Let’s go back. But tomorrow, let’s come again earlier.”
Even Shun Pin had become complacent and dared to use the dragon fetus to steal the Emperor’s favor and cause trouble. Changchun Palace, from top to bottom, was not as vigilant as before.
Those behind the scenes were probably laughing out loud.
The time was ripe.
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