A Crossover of Film and Television: Miao Miao's Life Transmigration

Chapter 191 The Legend of Zhen Huan, Consort Qi 4

Feng Ruozhao felt a chill in her heart. This Consort Qi didn't seem very clever. Why was that letter said to be written by Consort Qi? It seems there are still many clever people in the harem.

"Your Majesty's kindness will be forever remembered by your humble servants."

"Alright, everyone get up and watch the show." Yi Xiu smiled. Last time they watched the show, Nian Shilan had shown off her power, but now she was the one who won.

Wen Yuan thought of what the original owner had said to offend Yi Xiu, and a sly glint flashed in her eyes. She said, "It's good that Her Majesty the Empress is here, otherwise I would always feel empty inside the palace."

Consort Qi said jealously, "Noble Lady Qi is really good at speaking. She has spoken our minds, making us look clumsy and speechless."

Can Consort Qi be happy? Noble Lady Qi's title is more prominent than Consort Qi's, and the Emperor even likes to summon Noble Lady Qi to his bedchamber. For a time, even Consort Wan couldn't compare to Noble Lady Qi.

Yixiu responded, "Hearing you speak like this is like talking to your own family. It makes me feel very comfortable." Finally, there was no one to oppose her, the Empress. She was sure she could have a good New Year this year.

Wen Yuan was excited to hear this. Following Yi Xiu's words, she continued, "I hope Your Majesty doesn't find me too long-winded. I have two half-sisters at home, and I can't talk to them. But now that I've met Your Majesty, I have so much to say."

Upon hearing this, An Lingrong turned to Consort Qi, and Yi Xiu's smile faded slightly.

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward, but Wen Yuan didn't care and continued, "Those half-sisters are not well-mannered either. My mother said that they will be sent away with a dowry."

Feng Ruozhao quickly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, Consort Qi didn't mean it."

Wen Yuan stood there helplessly. Yi Xiu waited a moment and said, "It's alright, let's all watch the show!"

Upon seeing this, Wen Yuan immediately said, "Your Majesty the Empress is much more generous than those born out of wedlock. Thank you for your tolerance, Your Majesty."

Not to mention the Empress, even Consort Qi, An Lingrong, and Lü Yingfeng noticed something was wrong, but Consort Qi seemed oblivious and kept talking.

Feng Ruozhao immediately doubted whether the person who wrote the letter to her was really Consort Qi. How foolish!

Wen Yuan didn't care what others said and rubbed salt into Yi Xiu's wounds. With an innocent look on her face and foolishness in her eyes, Yi Xiu's mask was about to crumble, and she could only keep her head on the stage, trying to ignore Consort Qi.

After watching the play, Yixiu asked An Lingrong to sit in Jingren Palace for a while.

"You all get out!"

"Yes."

An Lingrong carefully flattered, "Your Majesty must be tired too, why don't you rest early?"

Thinking of the play she watched today, Yi Xiu said in an unfriendly tone, "Talking with Consort Qi is indeed tiring."

Changing the subject, Yixiu glanced at An Lingrong and said, "But you are different; you are smart."

Seeing that the Empress was still willing to recommend her, An Lingrong said, "I thank Your Majesty for your kindness, but I hope Your Majesty will not be angry with Consort Qi."

An Lingrong is meticulous. Recently, she has received less favor from the emperor. This is partly due to the arrival of Consort Qi in the palace, and partly due to Consort Rui. Consort Rui is similar to her, but Consort Rui's father is much better than her father.

"Consort Qi is foolish, but truly beautiful. The palace needs women like her. Serving the Emperor doesn't require intelligence, only beauty. Such women will only share the Emperor's favor, not monopolize it. That's why I like you. You're not the most beautiful, but you're clever, obedient, and loyal to me."

Yi Xiu noticed that An Lingrong had been in a negative mood lately, so she comforted An Lingrong and took the opportunity to better control her.

However, Consort Rui and Consort An have similar temperaments, and the Emperor prefers the younger Consort Rui, having not seen Consort An for two months.

"This humble concubine is foolish and dull, but if Your Majesty will take pity on me, I will be utterly loyal."

Yixiu and An Lingrong exchanged a few more words, prompting An Lingrong to speak kindly and pledge her loyalty.

After Wen Yuan returned to Chuxiu Palace, Jing An hurriedly came to help her. She didn't want her mistress to go out to see any plays in the first place, firstly because her mistress was already a month pregnant, and secondly because the Empress seemed to have ill intentions.

"My lady, be careful not to fall."

With Jing'an's help, Wen Yuan sat on the couch and asked Jing Fu to bring her some pastries. She was really hungry. She couldn't understand any of the opera tunes.

"Your Highness, we have offended the Empress today. I don't know what to do in the future," Jingfu said worriedly.

"Good fortune, don't worry. Even if I don't offend her, as long as I give birth to her child, the Empress will still not let me off the hook," Wen Yuan said optimistically.

Jing An said softly, "Recently, Your Highness's meals have included some ingredients that are not suitable for pregnancy. Fortunately, Your Highness eats the same food as us, otherwise, who knows how long it would have taken to conceive?"

Jing'an had never been to the palace before. He had often heard that the palace was dangerous, but now he had finally seen it for himself.

Wen Yuan tasted the pastry and found it quite good. Suddenly remembering something, she glanced at Jing Fu and asked, "Is there anyone capable in this west wing?"

Upon hearing that it was a serious matter, Jingfu quickly replied, "My lady, I have been keeping a close eye on those people for the past month. Xiao Lengzi is a capable person, but I don't know about the others yet."

"Little Lengzi?"

"Yes, Xiao Lengzi was sent to the palace by the direct descendants of the Jawlejia when the late emperor was still alive. Later, after many twists and turns, he came to Chuxiu Palace. Now, the master has brought Xiao Lengzi's family to the mansion and made arrangements for them. Xiao Lengzi has also officially pledged allegiance."

"Keep a close eye on the rest of you. I don't want any of them betraying me."

"Yes, my lord, we will keep an eye on it."

A few more days passed, and the snow continued to fall. Yixiu was probably in a good mood, so she excused the concubines from paying their respects.

At night, noises came from outside.

"The Emperor has arrived!"

Before Wen Yuan could finish her curtsy, the Emperor helped her up and said gently, "It's almost the end of the year, I'm very busy, and it's been almost half a month since I've seen you."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am doing well."

"Su Peisheng, what are you waiting for? Why aren't you serving your young mistress Qi her meal?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will go immediately and have the Imperial Kitchen prepare the dishes."

After only a few bites, Wen Yuan suddenly showed signs of nausea. The Emperor put down his chopsticks and ordered Su Peisheng to summon the imperial physician.

"It's all my fault. If it weren't for me, His Majesty wouldn't have been disappointed. It's just that I delayed His Majesty's meal."

"Hahaha, you're such a chatterbox."

When the imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital arrived, they first carefully examined Wen Yuan's pulse. Their hearts tightened as they felt her pulse become smooth and slippery, like pearls rolling on a plate. This indicated that she was about one month pregnant.

The more the young imperial physician examined the pulse, the more nervous he became. He was not an ignorant person; the Imperial Hospital knew more or less about the secrets of the inner palace.

"Tell me quickly, what's wrong with Consort Qi?" The Emperor saw the young imperial physician's grave expression and assumed that Consort Wen had contracted some serious illness.

"Whether you stick your neck out or not, you'll still get stabbed," the young imperial physician knelt down, his face beaming with joy, and said, "Consort Qi is already one month pregnant."

"Really?"