Quick Transmigration: My First Female Skill Takes Effect

After the emperor left, Empress Shen sent for the four concubines: Consort Gui, Consort Shu, Consort Xian, and Consort De.

Handing over the affairs of the six palaces.

Aunt Qiu then suggested, "Your Majesty, why not call Chunxiang away from the Second Prince's side and send her to take care of him after you give birth?"

The Second Prince is currently in the eye of the storm. In case someone loses their temper and tries to harm the prince, Chunxiang, who has some medical knowledge, was sent to protect him.

But now, His Majesty's attitude towards the child in the master's belly has changed again.

Presumably, there are more people who are worried, so the Second Prince is in much less danger.

It's alright if Chunxiang is called back.

Empress Shen considered it for a moment and said, "It's fine." Now is the time when she needs Chunxiang the most. As for the imperial physicians in the palace, none of them are as convenient as Chunxiang.

Fifteen minutes later.

The four concubines arrived one by one, and before they could even exchange pleasantries and express their concern for the Empress's health, they were informed that the Empress was pregnant.

The good news was to be distributed among the six palaces.

The four of them were stunned.

His gaze, though seemingly discreet, was unmistakably fixed on Empress Shen's belly.

The Imperial Concubine's full red lips spoke frankly: "His Majesty and Your Highness have a truly loving relationship." She raised an eyebrow, a ray of light shining from her high, straight nose: "The child has arrived at just the right time."

It seems the position of crown prince is about to be decided.

How bad!

The Virtuous Consort, sitting behind the Imperial Concubine on the left, had endless tenderness in her eyes; one glance from her could melt a person's heart.

She and the Empress had always been on good terms, and upon hearing this, she smiled and said, "The harmony between the Emperor and Empress is a blessing for the nation and for us all."

Apart from the Imperial Concubine giving a cold snort, the other two nodded with smiles on their faces.

Seeing that the Imperial Concubine Gui was no longer causing trouble, Consort Xian turned to the Empress, both worried and puzzled: "Your Majesty, she is not even three months pregnant yet. If word gets out now, will it...?"

In most people's homes, they will only inform their relatives and friends after the woman is three months pregnant.

It was said to be for the safety of the fetus during delivery.

The Empress was also a cautious person.

Empress Shen comforted her with a smile, saying, "It's alright. The imperial physician said I'm in good health; it's just that I shouldn't overexert myself because of the baby in my womb, which is why I've troubled you sisters."

Her gaze was gentle yet held the dignity of the head of the six palaces as she looked at the other three.

With clear, almond-shaped eyes like the moon at night, Consort Shu smiled and said first, "It is our honor to share Your Majesty's burdens. We will certainly not let Your Majesty down and will manage the harem diligently."

The Imperial Concubine scoffed, blinking her peach blossom eyes as if she were a fairy: "The Consort Shu is as understanding as ever, but the Empress probably doesn't need such understanding."

The power over the six palaces belongs solely to the Empress; how could it possibly be relinquished to the concubines?

Consort Shu glanced coldly at the person stirring up trouble, then looked at the Empress, her eyes filled with an urgent explanation: "Your Majesty, I would never have such an intention."

"I understand, Consort Shu need not panic," Empress Shen reassured her, then turned her gaze to the Noble Consort, giving her a gentle reminder: "Noble Consort, watch your words and actions."

"Yes."

The imperial concubine forced a smile, and a black mole at the corner of her eye shone brightly in the sunlight.

As expected, Consort Shu was annoying, but the Empress was no less so.

They're all eyesores.

The last concubine, Consort De, had a pair of lively fox-like eyes. A single glance from her could make one's mind go blank.

Her gaze swept over the women, and the corners of her mouth turned down. She thought to herself, "It's really not easy for me. When will my enemies just disappear on their own?"

She will definitely burn paper money for them every year.

The Empress, in particular, is pregnant, and I heard that the Emperor is quite pleased with her.

She wondered: It's not his first child, so why is the Emperor so happy?

Her gaze lingered on Empress Shen's belly for a long time, until Empress Shen's eyes met hers precisely: "Consort De, why are you staring at me like that?"

The Imperial Concubine quickly turned her head and saw that the Consort De's expression hadn't been properly composed. She chuckled sarcastically.

"It's probably because Consort De's sister also wants to get pregnant."

"But you're not the empress, so you probably don't have that luck."

"By the way, I heard that His Majesty has taken a liking to a new concubine in your palace, Consort Zheng, and often visits her room."

She revealed a malicious smile, much like a pink, poisonous datura flower: "I misspoke. Consort De didn't lack luck; she clearly lacked opportunity."

Consort De silently gritted her teeth and endured it.

I really wish I could one day smash the Imperial Concubine's mouth so she could never utter another harsh word.

She took a deep breath and adopted a polite demeanor: "Noble Consort, it is not for us to speculate about who His Majesty favors. You seem to know so much about the affairs of my palace."

"Could they have sent someone to follow His Majesty?"

To spy on the emperor's whereabouts.

Can be big or small.

The Imperial Concubine choked, a cold glint flashing in her peach-blossom eyes: "Consort De's eloquence is indeed well-deserved. I merely overheard your palace servants complaining that..."

The cold light dissipated like a thick fog, and his eyes were full of malice: "They said a young concubine, Consort De, has come to the palace."

As soon as Consort Xiao appeared, Consort De's breathing immediately became heavier.

She was disgusted by this as well.

The Imperial Concubine's voice, seemingly enjoying the spectacle, drifted over: "I was curious, so I inquired and discovered that Consort De's palace actually has a half-sister—Consort Zheng—living in."

My half-sister (from a different father and mother).

The others in the hall felt that the Imperial Concubine was quite irritating.

Look, Consort De's face has turned dark.

The Imperial Concubine then changed the subject: "Your Majesty, as for Consort De's claim of spying on the Emperor, I would never dare to do that."

"After all, I have been taught the rules since childhood, and I would never dare to break the law knowingly."

Empress Shen smiled with her head down. Her dignified and graceful face, half of which was bathed in light, resembled that of a Bodhisattva being worshipped, exuding compassion and gentleness.

Even the imperial concubine had her uses.

The family of Consort De had been exiled for accepting bribes, but were recalled after the current emperor ascended the throne.

A single sentence can have two layers of meaning.

Consort De was not stupid; she probably didn't understand the implied meaning. Once she did, a thin layer of red appeared on her dark face, but it disappeared in an instant.

The imperial harem was known for its indirect and circuitous approach.

I would never point out someone's shortcomings on the spot, lest they lose face.

It must be said that the arrival of the Imperial Concubine gave the concubines a new and different way to attack.

Consort Shu only glanced at her and knew that Consort De was going to hold back. Indeed, she did not mention anyone's name on the spot, which was probably the only progress Consort De had made in the three years since she entered the palace.

Seeing this, Empress Shen dealt with the aftermath and gave each of them a stroke of the cane.

"Alright, Consort De, Consort De was just mentioning it. It's fine as long as it's explained clearly. However, Consort De, everything must be based on evidence. You can't make wild guesses, especially when it comes to His Majesty."

Consort De pursed her lips: "Yes, Your Majesty, I understand."

The imperial concubine watched the show with great delight.

"And you, Consort Gui, too! What kind of 'Little Consort De' are you? You speak without thinking! How could such words come out of your mouth?"

"Be careful with your words and actions in the future."

The Imperial Concubine's smile vanished: "Your Majesty, I have learned your lesson."