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One was a woman who had betrayed him, and the other was a woman carrying his child.

Xie Jingyu would certainly not favor the former again, but he couldn't help but think of his past with Qi Yitang.

His father had many children, and he knew from a young age that he had to be outstanding enough to be noticed by his father.

But Qi Yitang easily shattered all of these.

When she first met her father, the Emperor, she followed the Grand Tutor's wife into the palace. While catching butterflies in the Imperial Garden, she accidentally fell and collapsed in front of her father.

After the rain, his little face was all dirty, like a beggar.

If she were an ordinary child, she would have been punished long ago, but her father simply loved her.

At that moment, Xie Jingyu stood under the big tree, watching his stern, imposing father squat down and personally wipe her face, smiling as he asked whose little kitten she was.

That kind of pampering and indulgence is something their siblings would kill for.

Because Qi Yitang's appearance and personality were somewhat similar to those of Princess Xining, who was the emperor's younger sister and died young.

When the emperor suddenly saw how similar Qi Yitang was to his deceased younger sister, he transferred some of his affection to her.

Xie Jingyu was jealous of Qi Yitang. Why did she gain the Emperor's favor so easily?

Was it because of her naivety? Or because of her face?

He gets up at dawn and goes to bed at dusk every day, regardless of the weather, studying hard with the Grand Tutor. His father is mostly strict, and he rarely receives a word of praise. Why does she get what he dreams of so easily?

But when Xie Jingyu discovered that Qi Yitang liked to follow him around calling him "Brother Yu," his jealousy turned into smugness.

Even if she gains her father's favor, what good will it do? She'll still revolve around him.

Given Xie Jingyu's wicked nature, he should have kept Qi Yitang at arm's length, making her feel insecure and anxious.

But Xie Jingyu didn't expect that Qi Yitang was also spoiled at home and was very good at tattling. If she was slightly unhappy, she would run to her father and say with tears in her eyes, "Brother Yu is bullying me."

Upon hearing this, the emperor, without asking any questions, immediately reprimanded him.

Xie Jingyu had no choice but to indulge Qi Yitang, and their childhood friendship grew up year after year.

Xie Jingyu admitted that he sometimes found her clinginess annoying, but he got used to it over time.

He believed that she was destined to be his woman, a thought that was deeply ingrained in him.

Xie Jingyu was already resentful that Xie Ling had stolen his love, and the fact that he still couldn't win her over even after being drugged last time only made him more bitter.

Now, for Xie Ling's sake, she has severed ties with him, and this is the result.

Just like when they were kids, they're adorably silly and pitiful at the same time.

"Since she's living such a miserable life with Xie Ling, why don't I lend her a hand?" Xie Jingyu sneered.

Only when she falls to the lowest point will she know who she can truly entrust her life to.

Otherwise, with her simple-minded and even foolish brain, she would only be devoured in this deep palace.

……

Consort Qi, who was mistreated by the palace servants and whose life was not easy, was currently lying on a chaise longue eating grapes.

The emperor sat beside her and massaged her knees.

That day, she suddenly knelt down, and the sound was painful. Sure enough, her knee was red the next day.

Two or three days have passed, and Xie Ling's face still looks very pale with redness and swelling and bruising in the middle.

Qi Yitang didn't take it seriously, "It's alright, it just looks scary, it doesn't actually hurt that much..."

Xie Ling remained silent.

After a long pause, Qi Yitang realized that he was in a very low mood. She sat up, bent down, and leaned close to him. "Are you really angry?"

"no."

Xie Ling was naturally angry, angry that she had hit her so hard, and angry at herself as well.

"You didn't look so down," Qi Yitang said, reaching out to make Xie Ling smile. "That's more like it, isn't it?"

Xie Ling would be a fool to laugh. "Why should I admit to something you didn't do? Tangtang, don't you believe I can protect you?"

Although members of the Qin family were causing trouble in both the imperial court and the harem, Xie Ling didn't take these dying people seriously at all.

It was clearly not her fault, and she didn't need to suffer such injustice.

"Of course I believe you," Qi Yitang said earnestly, cupping Xie Ling's face in her hands. "I know you've always protected me very well."

Otherwise, given her previous arrogance, disrespect for the Empress Dowager, and disregard for the concubines, she would have offended countless people and been assassinated countless times.

When the mad dog pounced, she hid in his arms, perfectly safe and sound, without getting hurt at all.

"But Yanzhi, it's not just you who protects me. Marriage is about mutual support. I can help you too."

Qi Yitang's eyes sparkled. "I know you've always wanted to get rid of Qin Zhenxiong and Xie Jingyu. To make them die, first make them arrogant. Qin Lianyue will be overjoyed to think she's pregnant with your child. You can use this opportunity to suppress me and the Qi family. The Qin family will definitely get carried away and take advantage of your kindness. This is the perfect opportunity."

"By the way, where did that dog come from yesterday? Was it Xie Jingyu?"

Xie Ling only confirmed it this morning and hasn't told anyone yet. I was surprised by her keen insight. "Yes."

Qi Yitang got even more excited, "Xie Jingyu must know that Qin Lianyue is carrying his child. He thinks the throne is within his grasp and might contact Qin Zhenxiong. We can take them all down in one fell swoop."

Holy crap, the female supporting character has finally gotten smarter!

Qi Yitang then asked, "Is Prince Anning arriving soon?"

Xie Ling nodded, "My great-uncle arrived in the capital the day before yesterday and sent someone to say that he was tired from the journey and had caught a cold. He will be going to the palace to pay his respects in a couple of days."

Is it a real illness or a fake one? Could it be a case of a man with erectile dysfunction?

Qi Yitang was filled with doubt, but since they were complete strangers, she couldn't jump to conclusions.

"Once Prince Anning recovers, we will arrange for him to meet his cousin so that they can get to know each other."

Although she didn't know why she was so dedicated to being a matchmaker and bringing others together, Xie Ling looked at Qi Yitang, whose bright eyes and eloquent speech made her seem like a little strategist.

His voice was a little hoarse, "Tangtang."

Meeting Xie Ling's dark, gleaming eyes, Qi Yitang stammered, "...What?"

There were still so many things I wanted to say, but before I could say them, everything suddenly went dark. "Mmm..." My lips were pried open by a soft tongue, and his hot breath filled my nostrils. It was hot and moist, wrapped in a heavy love that I couldn't escape or avoid.

Qi Yitang was completely confused about the situation. Why was she kissing everyone, big and small, on the spot?

Also, you stepped on her leg!

……

Qi Yitang has been confined to her quarters for many days, and the emperor has not visited her even once. Instead, he often goes to Consort Li's place.

Anyone with eyes can see that Consort Qi has fallen out of favor.

Now that Consort Li is pregnant and enjoys exclusive favor, it's only a matter of time before she's made empress.

Qin Zhenxiong's one or two protégés in the court, guessing the emperor's intentions, began to secretly cause trouble for the Qi family and look for Qi Wenyuan's mistakes. The next day, they revealed it in the morning court.

Qi Wenyuan was just a Grand Tutor; even if he did something wrong, it wouldn't be a big deal and wouldn't cause any harm.

Upon hearing this, the emperor showed little expression and simply waved his hand, ordering Qi Wenyuan to be temporarily dismissed from his post and sent home to reflect on his actions.

Everyone then understood even more clearly that the Qi family had lost the emperor's favor and was unlikely to rise again.

The court officials continued to report on other matters. After the important matters were discussed and the court was about to adjourn, the emperor suddenly spoke.

"Prince Gong".

"Your subject is here." Xie Jingyu rose from his seat, leaning on his cane.

His leg, still recovering from a serious injury, is difficult to walk in. He should have continued to request leave, but the emperor had given prior notice that he could not miss today's morning court session.

Xie Jingyu had no choice but to go to court with a cane, but he was still treated well and given a seat.

The emperor asked abruptly, "Are you aware that Consort Li is more than two months pregnant?"