Mo Hua frowned imperceptibly and reminded in a low voice.

"My lord, be careful with your words."

Only then did Li Chang realize that he had lost his composure and he shut his mouth.

He added, "However, Concubine Duan has not been out for many years, and it is strange that she is coming to Yikun Palace so late now."

Mo Hua lowered her head and said, "How can this servant understand the madam's thoughts? They are just chatting with each other."

Li Changzai nodded, raised her hand, and motioned Mo Hua to support her.

Then he said, "Concubine Jing is a respectable person. I must thank her in person someday."

"Well, Concubine Jing is an old lady in the palace. She is steady and calm in her dealings. She is very kind to the servants. She is an excellent person."

After Mo Hua finished replying, he raised his head and looked at Li Changzai's expression.

Seeing that Li Changzai had no intention of continuing, he spoke again.

"If the young lady brings some generous gifts to thank Concubine Jing this time, maybe she can win over a few people and gain a foothold in the palace."

Li Chang thought for a moment and said, "You are right, but I am not feeling well right now and cannot go out for the time being. I'd better wait until the baby is born before going."

Mo Hua choked and wanted to say something, but he didn't know how to open his mouth.

The main hall of Yiku Palace.

Nian Shilan held a black piece in her hand, her eyes turned from the chessboard to Songzhi's face, with a hint of sarcasm in her mouth.

"Oh? Li Changzai really said that?"

Song Zhi nodded, "It's absolutely true. When Mo Hua told me about it, I was also surprised."

She fluttered her eyelashes like a feather fan, and then sneered.

He threw the black piece in his hand onto the chessboard, disrupting the entire game.

Xuanji raised his lips, "It's a small family."

Songzhi looked at her own queen and asked, "My queen, I feel that Concubine Li will not be able to accomplish anything great."

Nian Shilan raised her eyes and said, "So what? What I want is the child in her belly, not her."

Songzhi's eyes widened, "What does your Majesty mean...?"

"Forget it, let's see what happens. Did Mo Hua take down the wind chime?"

"I have found an excuse to take it down. Mo Hua is waiting for Majesty's orders at any time."

Nian Shilan nodded and stood up. "Mo Hua has done a good job, so you should reward him accordingly. Just do as you see fit. Remember, only if you reward them with real money will they help you do things in a down-to-earth manner."

Songzhi nodded, "Yes, I understand. It's getting late. I will help you change your clothes."

"Ah."

Bathing and burning incense until the evening, all the tedious procedures are finally completed.

I thought the emperor had not arrived yet, but when I entered the bedroom, Yinzhen was already waiting there.

Nian Shilan put on a charming smile.

She swayed her waist and walked into the bedroom.

"Why did the emperor come so early? A few days ago, Xiao Xiazi came to tell him that the emperor would come later."

Yinzhen was sitting in front of the bed reading a book.

Seeing Nian Shilan come in, he put down the book in his hand and looked up.

"Those memorials give me a headache, and coming to you is a rare opportunity to have some free time."

Nian Shilan captured the information keenly, picked up a grape from the table with one hand, then twisted her waist and fell into Yinzhen's arms.

Put the grapes into Yinzhen's mouth.

"It's rare that the emperor is thinking of shirking his responsibilities. He must have encountered some troubles, right?" Nian Shilan asked.

The beauty had just taken a bath, and there was a faint fragrance on the ends of her hair and neck, but when she moved her head, the fragrance was only vaguely visible.

It was like a feather teasing Yinzhen's nostrils, making him unable to help but seek out that subtle fragrance.

Yinzhen took a deep breath, his eyes were already a little blurry, "The old minister of the previous dynasty behaved improperly, and everyone impeached him. I am considerate of our relationship, and now it is not right to punish him, nor is it right not to punish him."

Nian Shilan's eyes moved, and her mind was racing with thoughts.

The fact that the emperor could mention him openly in front of her showed that the old minister he was talking about was not his brother, but must be Lord Longkodo.

Longkodo committed many crimes and now he has finally been investigated.

Nian Shilan knew the emperor's temper.

She leaned close to Yinzhen's ear and said lightly, "The emperor usually treats those old ministers well. If they are willing to live out their days and stop misbehaving, they can enjoy their old age in peace. But they chose to do something that the emperor doesn't like. This is what they deserve."

Then she stopped, and her slender hand slowly stroked Yinzhen's face, speaking word by word.

"Since you are someone the emperor doesn't like, you should go to a place where the emperor can't see you, right?"

Yinzhen teased. He didn't expect Nian Shilan to say that.

But it just happened to be what he wanted.

As for Longkodo, he had no intention of keeping him.

"I haven't been with you for a long time, do you miss me?"

Seeing him flirting, Nian Shilan naturally said some sweet words without hesitation.

"Of course, I blame myself very much for not being able to keep up with my health. I was not able to serve the emperor well last time he came. Today, I will not let the emperor leave my Yikun Palace no matter what."

Yinzhen pulled her over, his voice low and hoarse, his Adam's apple rolling, "Is that so? I have the same idea."

The gauze curtain fell, raising waves of red.

In the side hall of Yikun Palace, Li Changzai has not yet slept.

Mo Hua walked over holding a red candle, and seeing that the young lady had not yet gone to bed, asked.

"My lady, you are still awake. The imperial physician has told us to get a good rest now that we are pregnant. It is getting late now. My lady, please go to bed."

As he spoke, he pretended to smooth the pillow behind her, and then helped her lie down.

But Li Changzai held her hand.

"Ink painting."

"Little Master, what's wrong?"

"Is the Emperor staying with Concubine Hua tonight?"

Mo Hua nodded, "Yes."

Li Changzai was not sure what he was thinking, and looked at the door as if he was expecting something.

Mo Hua asked curiously, "My lord, what's wrong with you?"

"Last time, the Emperor turned over Hua Fei's card, but later he came to me. Do you think the Emperor will leave Hua Fei and come to my palace this time?"

Mo Hua pursed her lips, lowered her head and silently tucked the quilt for her.

Then he said, "My lady, let alone the emperor not coming back, even if the emperor came, you can't sleep with him. It's late at night, don't think too much, just go to bed."

Li Changzai sighed and let Zhuo Mohua tuck in the quilt, put the pillow in, and lie down to sleep.

After Li Changzai fell asleep, Mo Hua went out and handed over her shift to the palace maid on night duty before returning.

She lived in the same lower room with Zhishu.

When she returned, Zhishu was still dressing herself in front of the bronze mirror.

She really felt strange, "Zhishu, it's so late, why haven't you gone to bed yet?"

Zhishu hummed a tune, "My master has rewarded me with many pearl hairpins. Do you think I look good wearing them?"

Mo Hua took a look. She was exhausted after a whole day and was so tired that she couldn't open her eyes. She said while fetching water, "It looks good. It looks very good."

"Hehe, really, but this dress is too plain. It would be better if I could wear a dress with floral patterns."

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