The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

Chapter 408: Lady Kong is pregnant

Xiao Shu was ironing clothes and casually replied, "Does it seem that you are more respectful to the Queen?"

Dan Tao was massaging Xie Run's legs. She smiled helplessly after hearing this. "But our queen has always been respectful to the Empress. Who in the palace doesn't know that?"

Xiao Shu thought for a moment and said, "A normal day is a normal day, and this funeral is a funeral."

Xie Run seemed to have guessed something, and his heart suddenly skipped a beat.

After a while, she whispered, "I've taken ninety-nine steps. This last step is all I need."

If the emperor really has this intention, she should accept it calmly.

If there was another idea... she couldn't refuse.

The two girls looked at her with some confusion in their eyes.

Xiao Shu brought up another matter, "Your Majesty, Concubine Wen didn't come to the Empress's funeral today, and the Emperor didn't even ask a single question when he did."

Dan Tao: "Empress Jing Shu didn't mention it either, so she must know something."

Xiao Shu: "Could it be that the Queen's death is really related to Concubine Wen?"

Dan Tao interrupted her: "Regardless of whether there is any connection or not, I'm afraid Concubine Wen will not feel good about it if Eunuch Shi'an goes to Yongming Palace to ask for someone."

Eunuch Shi'an's going to ask for the person means that Concubine Wen is involved in the death of the Queen.

Whether she did it intentionally or not, this storm was inevitable.

"The Empress's funeral will still take some time. I wonder if Concubine Wen will show up?"

"That depends on what Lord Jing can get out of Yunxiang."

The two girls analyzed it for a long time, and then realized that Xie Run had stopped making any sound.

When I turned my head, I found Xie Run sleeping beside me.

The two looked at each other, their eyes full of heartache. They didn't dare to say anything else. They just quietly took the quilt and covered Xie Run with it.

Not to mention that the people in Showa Palace were worried that Xie Run would not be able to bear going to Fengyi Palace every day.

The people in other palaces also kept their eyes on Xie Run, but they didn't hope for Xie Run's well-being.

"It's really time for the Queen to die!"

"Noble Concubine Zhao is over seven months pregnant and has been tossing around in Fengyi Palace every day. I don't know how much longer her body can hold on."

"If there's a double death, then God is helping the Queen!"

In the side hall of Yongning Palace, Concubine Xue came to find Xi Chongrong again and said this deliberately to please Xi Chongrong.

Xi Chongrong had a faint smile on her face, not revealing whether she was happy or not. "Empress Zhao Guifei is in good health. The other day in Fengyi Palace, she slapped Consort Hui Guifei in the face despite her big belly, and then dragged her all the way... I think she can survive the Empress's funeral."

She said this, but it was obvious that she didn't stop Xue Cairen from speaking at all, and she knew that what Xue Cairen said was what she was thinking.

Xi Chongrong: "If it really doesn't work out, she can just claim to be sick. Who can force her to come?"

Xue Cairen smiled and said, "That may not be the case."

"The Emperor doted on Concubine Zhao, but this time he showed no mercy at all. He saw Concubine Zhao going to Fengyi Palace every day to mourn, and he never said a word."

"It seems the Emperor believes that Concubine Zhao should pay her respects to the Empress. If Concubine Zhao asks for leave and the Emperor doesn't allow it...that would be interesting."

Xi Chongrong chuckled, "How could that be? The Emperor values his offspring the most."

Xue Cairen: "That was in the past. There were few children in the palace, and there were only two princes, so they seemed precious."

"Now...with our Eighth and Ninth Princes, the Emperor isn't as concerned about his offspring as he used to be. I heard that Xian Xiuyi's place has been there for a long time."

"In the past, even if the emperor didn't like Xian Xiuyi, he would at least take care of the Sixth Prince."

Xi Chongrong curled her lips and said slowly, "The Empress is gone, Concubine Wen is involved in this matter, and Concubine Hui is under house arrest... These days are becoming increasingly difficult to endure."

After a moment, Xi Chongrong seemed to suddenly remember something and asked, "You've served the emperor several times, and there's no reaction?"

"Once the Empress is gone, the Emperor will probably not come to the harem again for at least a month, or even a year."

"If you are lucky enough to have a child... I will definitely protect you."

Xue Cairen lowered her head, and it was impossible to see the thoughts hidden in her eyes.

She whispered, "I'm unlucky. My period just finished this month."

There seemed to be infinite regret in his words.

Xi Chongrong also sighed, "I feel sorry for my sister too."

But only the two of them know their true thoughts.

In Fanghua Palace, Bai Baolin's men kept an eye on Concubine Xue.

As soon as Concubine Xue left Fanghua Palace, someone tipped off the girl.

"I saw her heading towards Yongning Palace. I guess she's going to look for Xi Chongrong again!"

"These two meet every now and then, and I don't know what evil plans they are planning!"

Bai Baolin's maid Caiyue felt sorry for her.

"Mr. Xue is just a bit more articulate. In terms of appearance, temperament and knowledge, he is not even a bit comparable to you, my master."

"Even her cleverness is full of calculations. I don't know why the Emperor has come to favor her. Now that it's the Empress's mourning period, she's not at all restless, wandering the streets every day..."

"That's enough!" Bai Baolin scolded coldly, "When did you become so nagging?"

Caiyue immediately shrank her neck and dared not say anything.

Bai Baolin: "Talented Lady Xue's frequent visits to Xi Chongrong must indicate she has some agenda. But how could someone as intelligent as Consort Jing Shu not see through it?"

"Concubine Jing Shu allowed Concubine Xue to go to Yongning Palace. I'm afraid she has some idea about what they are planning."

"I just hope they don't have any inappropriate thoughts..."

Bai Fuke knew best how strong the emperor's control over the harem was, and she also knew best how much the emperor loved to settle scores later.

The emperor usually didn't care about the harem, but the queen's death was still unclear, so it was time for the emperor to spread his spies throughout the six palaces.

These people thought they were smart and secretive, but in fact they could not escape the emperor's calculations.

Bai Fu could even imagine the miserable future these people would face.

Her mind was exceptionally calm, and she softly asked, "Lady Kong... haven't you had your period yet this month?"

Caiyue's face turned serious, and she nodded. "I've asked around, and Lady Kong said she suffers from unbearable pain for three days before her period, and can only rest in bed."

"But now it's been over a month and Lady Kong still hasn't responded. I guess she's pregnant."

Bai Baolin couldn't hide his envy in his tone: "She is really lucky."

The situation was similar to that of her previous life, except for some changes in the sleeping hours, and yet she got pregnant.

Caiyue said distressedly, "Master, don't be anxious... getting pregnant first may not necessarily be a good thing."

"Everyone in the palace is worried about the Empress right now."

"With the Empress gone, the six palaces were left without a leader. Imperial Concubine Zhao was pregnant and couldn't take care of herself; Concubine Wen was implicated in the plot to murder the Empress, leaving only Concubine Jingshu to handle the affairs of the six palaces. It was the most chaotic time in the harem."

"If her pregnancy were to be exposed, who knows how many people would covet her. It would even be a question of whether she could last."

Bai Fu raised her head, and her black and white eyes stared at Caiyue quietly, which frightened Caiyue.

"Master, did I say something wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?"