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Chapter 620 Undercurrents
Xining Palace, which used to be deserted, suddenly became a hot spot. There was no commuter bus on a hot day, but there was an endless stream of people coming to congratulate and visit, and they rushed to say nice things.

Everyone got the news that Yucai is now a very busy man.

In the morning, he will learn pipa from Concubine Tian in Qixia Palace. At noon, he will have lunch with the two concubines. In the afternoon, he will continue to practice pipa after returning to Xining Palace.

I might have to work night shift at night.

So I took advantage of the time before evening when it was not so hot and it was not too late to visit.

Fang Chang, who "never forget each other even if we are rich or noble", braved the steaming heat and rushed over to celebrate.

The other party is always there, and Yucairen used to think of her as a friend, but now he doesn't even bother to pretend, and is polite but cold.

Xiaoyan, the personal palace maid who was always there after leaving, said angrily, "The villain is very arrogant when he succeeds."

Fang Changzai glanced sideways at Xiaoyan and smiled sweetly, "If I were favored like her, I would be even more arrogant than her."

After saying that, Yangliu twisted his waist and flew up. In this harem, the beloved concubine must look like a beloved concubine, otherwise it will make people feel that she is very scheming.

Deep down in my heart, I envy Yucai Ren for having a good master, while Meng Jieyu who I have is not so good.

As soon as he entered the palace, he established a dignified and classy persona, which revealed his ambition of coveting the middle palace early. However, the pattern and scheming can't keep up, and he is even more careful about himself.

Duancai man Murong also came, very upset.

Before she moved out of Xining Palace to live alone, she and Yu Cairen lived across the street and were roommates for a while.

Now the two are on an equal footing. The position below the concubines is just a matter of a word from the emperor. No guarantee, it’s possible that you’ll be granted a title as a noble person in a few days.

Even though he was reluctant, he still joined in the fun, accepted the gift, and said some words about old friendship.

Jiang Yuebai had similar thoughts and gave a moderate gift to create harmony in the scene.

I didn't expect this small gift to be able to establish friendship. Time comes in peacetime, but also in opportunities. Jiang Changzai is in the same palace as Yucai Ren, and they have the friendship to help each other in times of need a few days ago, so it's pretty much the same.

In fact, this is the inner world of Yucai people.

Yucai was very clear-headed and did not let these sudden compliments go to his head.

Through the changes in the past few days, I have seen through the hypocrisy of icing on the cake and cooking oil in the harem. Instead, I cherish Jiang Changzai who comes from a good family but is gentle and doesn't talk much.

On weekdays, Jiang often doesn't fight or fight, and just embroiders by the window in the house.

He always takes good care of himself without losing respect, and he is never condescending and arrogant. Especially in the past few days, standing up for herself had dampened Chunliu's arrogance and saved her the last bit of dignity.

Today, Jiang Chang accompanied her to look at the rewards sent by the emperor, and ordered the maids to help use them. The sincere joy in his eyes secretly moved her.

Neither Concubine Tian nor the emperor asked Yucai to drink Bizi Soup. But she took the initiative to wear the sachet sent by Duancai.

Because she could keenly smell the special aroma of a certain herb in it.

It was a taste she would never forget.

It was a pillow given to my mother by my father's concubine. As a result, my mother was unable to conceive for many years, but my concubine only had two in three years.

She knew in her heart that since she wanted to rely on Concubine Tian to compete for the emperor's favor for Concubine Tian, ​​she must not waste time by getting pregnant.

What's more, she felt that even if she got pregnant, she wouldn't be able to give birth. It would be more useful for Concubine Tian to use it to plot against others.

Fan Cairen, who lives alone in Zizhuyuan, has completely opposite ideas to her. She had specially used assisted pregnancy to conceive this child.

In her mind, there are so many good-looking women in the harem, many of whom have good backgrounds and means.

The possibility of expecting more favor from the emperor is slim. Instead of focusing on favor, it is better to seize every opportunity of pregnancy and work hard to advance to the throne.

The emperor had few children, and it was still unknown whether Concubine Zhen and Concubine Jianing could give birth to their children at full term. Even if they both gave birth successfully, their children would be the third in line, and promotion would be inevitable.

As for the child being raised by other high-ranking concubines in the future, it doesn't matter at all. It cannot change the reality that she is the child's biological mother. When her status rises, she can naturally get the child back.

Originally, she was worried that her belly would be missed by Xia Concubine, who had had a miscarriage. Now that Xia Concubine had been demoted to Liang Yuan, she was no longer qualified to raise children like her.

If you can give birth, you must give birth.

In Jingren Palace, Concubine He was lying uncomfortably.

Mo Yu held a blue and white porcelain bowl and said, "Madam, please drink some crucian carp soup. Master Jiang said it is good for your health."

"I don't want to drink it. I can't drink it." He Fei frowned, feeling very uncomfortable.

Mo Yu put down the porcelain bowl and picked up the teacup, "Then, Madam, let's drink some red date tea." "Okay." The concubine reluctantly took a few sips from the teacup, but she vomited it all and coughed violently.

Mo Yu was patting He Concubine on the back anxiously when he heard the announcement that Concubine Xi was coming to visit.

"Let Concubine Xi come in," Concubine He blurted out, and immediately remembered Concubine Jianing's words that nothing is more important than the child in her belly. "Tell her that I can't stand the heat, I feel tired and uncomfortable, and I have rested."

The concubine touched her belly, feeling a little dazed. She still couldn't believe it. I just hope that time will pass faster so that I can have accurate information as soon as possible.

Mo Lan came back to report, "Empress Xi has left. Before she left, she specifically asked about her condition. I wonder if she was a little suspicious."

Concubine He: "Never mind her. If you doubt it, just doubt it. Do I still need to give her an explanation?"

Mo Lan was stunned. This was not the way the empress usually spoke.

Concubine He saw Mo Lan's confusion, "Do you think I have changed?"

Mo Lan nodded.

The concubine smiled and said, "If you don't change, you will be a fool."

Mo Lan: "I forgive you for talking too much. Your Majesty is pregnant now. If others know about it later, they may not be able to sit still and they will definitely want to plot. But you have to be careful in everything."

Concubine He smiled faintly: "When should we not be careful about everything? What are we afraid of? Zhen Jieyu is standing in front of us. She is pregnant with the emperor's eldest son, and now she is protected by the emperor like an iron barrel."

Mo Yu: "The emperor values ​​the empress, so there is no guarantee that she will not be in the eyes of others."

Mo Lan: "Your Majesty is the Emperor's cousin, and she has always had a good relationship. Maybe the Emperor will promote you to the most noble concubine this time."

The concubine smiled and said, "There is a saying that love fades when lust fades. I always see the new ones smiling, but not the old ones crying. I have been looking forward to having a child, and now that I have one, I don't bother to think about what is there and what is not." We will divide the palace power later and just stay in Jingren Palace and not go out. "

Mo Lan worriedly said: "Once this palace power is given away, I'm afraid I won't come back in the future."

Mo Yu exploded when she heard this: "Thank you for serving me for so many years. Are you the kind of person who cares about things?"

Hearing the quarrel between the two maids who had followed him since childhood, Hefei smiled and said, "I didn't know the benefits of power before, and my health was not good, so I didn't like to take care of things. Now I have the opportunity to take charge of things, and I have tasted the benefits of power, and said It’s a bit reluctant to just let go.”

Mo Yu became anxious when he heard this, "Mother."

The concubine was even happier, "Why are you so anxious? I haven't finished talking yet. Although power is good, children are more important in my heart. So I plan to hand over the palace power."

Having said this, Concubine He blinked, "It's good to leave it to Li Jieyu. After all, she is my cousin."

Thinking about her arrogant and domineering appearance, if she were to take charge of palace affairs, she would probably go to heaven.

The concubine wanted to lie down, but she had to get up to start business in the evening.

It turns out that Mr. Xie made an appointment with Mr. Duancai to enjoy the lotus together in the evening. As a result, Duan Cai Ren's palace maid Ning Xiang accidentally sprained her foot when she couldn't stand firm on the shore. In desperation, she pulled Duan Cai Ren, causing Duan Cai Ren to bump into Xie Guiren.

Then Xie Guiren fell into the water, but fortunately he was rescued in time by the eunuch who was looking after the garden. He was now lying on the bed.

However, Duan Cai Ren said that Ning Xiang's sprained feet was secretly pushed by Xie Guiren's maid Mian Mian. It means that Xie Guiren designed this deliberately.

Xie Guiren is not a hot stove, and neither is Duancai.

It stands to reason that these eight achievements were an accident.

After all, many people accidentally fall into the pond while playing by the water every year.

Duan Cairen: "Honey, concubine, I was pushed by Ningxiang and bumped into Xie Guiren."

The palace maid Ningxiang said: "My dear concubine, I was thinking about helping the young master pick lotus flowers, but I didn't look at my feet. I didn't do it on purpose."

Concubine He held her forehead and said, "Send Ningxiang to Gong Zhengsi for interrogation."

Ningxiang suddenly panicked: "The talented master wanted the slave to pretend to have a sprained foot and hit the noble lady, and then took the opportunity to push her into the water."

Duancai looked at Ningxiang in disbelief, "I'm so good to you, why do you want to help Mr. Xie harm me?"

Ningxiang cried: "This is what the master clearly ordered the slave to do. If the slave fails to do it, can't you intercede on the slave's behalf? If the master intercedes on the slave's behalf, the slave will not testify against you."

The concubine rubbed her forehead, saying that these two people should not be able to fight with each other.

"Send Ningxiang to Gongzhengsi for interrogation. Duancai will stay in Ningcui Residence to wait for the result. Tell me exactly what happened at that time. Mo Yu, please record what Duancai said."

Duan Cairen briefly explained the situation at that time. It was still the same thing. The only difference was whether it was intentional or accidental. She repeatedly emphasized that she never instigated the palace maid to push Xie Guiren into the water, and she didn't know why Ningxiang betrayed her.

Surprised and suspicious, Duancai hesitated to tell him about the haunting in the imperial garden.