As the days passed, Jian Xiao sat and watched the scorching summer heat turn into the gentle autumn breeze. In late autumn, the fallen leaves in the garden fell little by little, and the originally vibrant world became lonely again. Jian Xiao also became bloated.
Jian Xiao got up. Her bulging belly made it difficult for Jian Xiao to move.
However, matters in the harem obviously did not become simpler because Jian Xiao took a back seat. After conferring the throne on Min Tong, Concubine Gong Xian was not to be outdone. When Min Hua was not yet one month old, she even asked Zhang Qin to confer the title of Jin on him.
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For a time, the saying "Jin Yu, Jin Yu, first Jin and then Yu" was widely circulated in the harem, which meant that although Concubine Gong Xian's Min Hua was the second son, her status was higher than that of Min Tong. It was also said that Min Tong's biological mother had a low status and was a body to be punished.
It's just that the conflict between their adopted son Queen Yunyun and Concubine Gong Xian was pushed to the forefront for a while
Although Jian Xiao stays away from right and wrong, she pays special attention to these things. She needs a helping hand to promote her own affairs, but this choice is extremely difficult now.
Jian Xiao went to see Wanyun. Wanyun ate and drank delicious food every day. Although she was not pregnant, her figure was much plumper. If Jian Xiao had not known that she had no children, no one would have thought of it.
"Sister, please stop walking back and forth like this, be careful." Wan Yun and Mengyao were smashing walnuts and eating when they saw Jian Xiao coming over. He quickly stood up and made room for her, "Just in time, His Majesty just rewarded me."
"I don't have it anywhere. I haven't wanted to eat in the past two days," Jian Xiao said, "Sister, I'm afraid I'm going to drag you out again this time and make you perform a show."
Wan Yun chuckled, "I actually love acting now. Maybe it was because I was bored before, but now that I'm older and more playful, what are you asking me to act this time?"
"It's hard for my sister, so let's act the same way we did before," Jian Xiao said
"Who is the opponent?"
Jian Xiao shook her head, "It's not decided yet! I still have to think about it and choose the three of them."
The sunshine outside has been very good these two days, there is no wind, and the sky is blue and beautiful. Yueyue supported Jian Xiao and walked around the garden, enjoying the refreshing autumn. "I told the queen not to wander around, watching the days."
We're here, you didn't even say to take a rest." Yueyue looked at the road under her feet, fearing that something might go wrong and Jian Xiao would fall.
Jian Xiao walked slowly. She knew that if she wanted to give birth to a good baby, she must exercise more and could not just rest all the time. Jian Xiao walked slowly, "My dear concubine, you are in such a good mood today."
Jian Xiao looked up, but it was Concubine Gong Xian who came out to play with Min Hua in her arms. Min Hua was holding a dry branch in his hand and gesticulating in the air.
"Looking at the nice sunshine today, I think it's time to get some sunshine, otherwise it will get moldy," Jian Xiao joked, "Concubine Xian and Prince Jin are also out for a walk?"
"Yes, King Jin is about to celebrate his first birthday, but he has to take care of things properly." Concubine Gong Xian said with her eyes raised, "When the time comes, Concubine Jian will be rewarded!"
It will take at least three or four months to start preparing for the birthday party? That’s an exaggeration.
Jian Xiao smiled and said, "I am willing to participate, but I am afraid that I will not be able to get away by then."
Concubine Gong Xian looked at Jian Xiao's pointed belly, "I heard people say that a pointed belly means you are going to have a son!" At this point, she looked sideways at Jian Xiao, observing her reaction.
"Haha, I also heard that I am giving birth to a daughter. I hope it is a princess who is considerate! In the future, I will find a down-to-earth and happy minister among the ministers. I will be married for a hundred years." Jian Xiao pursed her lips and smiled.
"I haven't seen Yungui Concubine for a long time. How is she?" Concubine Gong Xian was still thinking about another threatening person in the palace.
"Thank you for your concern, Concubine Xian. She is fine. It's just that her feet have been swollen for the past two days and she has difficulty moving. The doctors told her to rest more and move less," Jian Xiao said
Concubine Gong Xian asked again, "Do you know whether it is a boy or a girl?"
She was too nervous, but it was about the heir to the throne, so she should be careful.
Jian Xiao rolled her eyes, "It is said that he might be a prince."
Concubine Gong Xian's face that was still smiling just now suddenly became tense, and she held the child motionless. At this time, her mind had already turned so many corners.
Jian Xiao only felt that the person behind the Queen was unpredictable, and Concubine Gong Xian still didn't know the depth. Although the Queen once taught everyone to concentrate superior forces to deal with one person, she still had to see clearly who her opponent was and what her strength was.
Now, it's time to set off a smoke bomb
"What's wrong with Concubine Xian? She looks so ugly?"
"Oh, it's Rouge's fault. Somehow Rouge doesn't look good this time," Concubine Gong Xian said awkwardly.
"Really? Last time, I asked for some of the fine rouge that His Majesty rewarded Yungui concubines from Persia. It worked well. I still have some there. Now I have no way to apply these rouges. If you don't dislike it,
Why don't you come back and wrap it up and give it to Concubine Xian?" Jian Xiao looked at Concubine Gong Xian and said
Concubine Gong Xian frowned again when she heard this, and murmured in a low voice: "Why didn't I know I wanted the rouge from last time? They usually give it to me first."
Jian Xiao deliberately pretended not to hear. Of course you won't know about it. Do you believe what I, Jian Xiao, made up on the spur of the moment?
Concubine Gong Xian suddenly asked in a confused manner, "Then where is Yun Jieyu's origin? I always think she is very kind-hearted!"
"Oh?" Jian Xiao felt strange, "I just knew Concubine Xian from my old acquaintance when we were girls?"
"No! I just asked casually," Concubine Gong Xian explained in a panic, which made Jian Xiao feel that something was wrong.
Perhaps feeling his mother's displeasure and uneasiness, Min Hua suddenly started crying and coughing repeatedly. His pink face just now turned red. The wet nurse and Xian Fei hurriedly coaxed her.
"Oh, is King Jin feeling uncomfortable? Take him back quickly. It's very windy in the garden and it's easy to catch the wind," Jian Xiao said.
Concubine Gong Xian handed King Jin to the nanny and said to Jian Xiao, "Thank you, concubine. I'd like to save the rouge for future use. Please bring it to Yun Jieyu!"
"That's natural!" Jian Xiao smiled as she watched Concubine Gong Xian walking towards Guiyue Palace. Perhaps she was walking in a panic, or perhaps she was too careless. Concubine Gong Xian almost sprained her foot when she kicked the stone.
Jian Xiao held back her laughter, but Yueyue had already laughed out loud.
"Empress, why did you say those words?"
"I'm just setting a trap to see if she takes the bait. If she doesn't take the bait, I can only direct and act in the play. If she takes the bait, I will try to see how big the fish is." Jian Xiao said, "Let's go.
It’s time for us to go back, just in time for Eucommia to treat us.”
When he went back, Eucommia ulmoides was already waiting there. He took the pulse carefully and listened to the movements of the fetus. "Mother, everything is normal with the baby. Please be more careful these days."
Jian Xiao nodded, "Do you know who the imperial physician at Concubine Gong Xian's place is?"
"This... seems to be Dr. Liu"
"Today, Imperial Physician Liu will definitely go back to Guiyue Palace. When you go back, will you say something casually? You only need to make an understatement and don't remember it deliberately?" Jian Xiao asked.
"Remember! Just what did you say?"
"I just said that I went to Tonghuan Pavilion to see Yungui's concubine today. Everything is fine. She is probably a prince."
"Is that enough?"
"Yes! Leave the rest to them to figure out and discuss."