When I opened my eyes, Zhen Huan knelt in front of me and had a miscarriage

At Nian Shilan's request, the Fourth Prince finally went to bed.

Before going to bed, she did not forget to make arrangements for Songzhi. When she woke up the next morning, she asked the small kitchen to stew ginseng soup to nourish the Fourth Prince.

Songzhi nodded in agreement.

……

Jingren Palace.

Yixiu has been worried these days. The Third Prince is not doing well, she has no real power, and the Emperor only has eyes for Nian Shilan.

I haven't been to Nanxu's palace for several days.

Tong Jiarubi, whom she has been trying to win over, has an ambiguous attitude.

For a moment, Yixiu didn't know whether Tong Jiarubi was willing to join her camp or stand by Nian Shilan.

But she knew that sooner or later she would have to set up a trap to make Tong Jiarubi willingly serve her.

but……

She looked at Nan Xu in front of her.

Don’t rush, take it one step at a time.

"The Queen Mother passed away, and the Emperor was deeply saddened. For several days, it was Concubine Hua who served him. How many days has it been since you, Nan Chang, last saw the Emperor?"

Yixiu lowered her eyes and looked at Nan Xu indifferently.

The seemingly casual words are actually full of hatred.

Nan Xu didn't notice it, but he felt aggrieved when he talked about it.

"No one can get in the way of the Imperial Concubine in front of the Emperor. Empress, please don't make fun of me. I haven't seen the Emperor for several days. I'm afraid that if this continues, the Emperor will forget me."

There was a hint of self-mockery and helplessness in Nan Xu's words, which made Yixiu sneer inwardly.

She knew very well that in this harem, the fate of every woman was like duckweed, relying on the emperor's favor to survive. Nan Xu's loss was an opportunity she could take advantage of.

Yixiu's tone was gentle, but it was sharp. "Don't be sad, Nan Changzai. The emperor always needs someone to accompany him. Besides, right now is the saddest time for the emperor. If Concubine Hua stays by his side, her position in his heart will be even higher in the future."

After saying that, Yixiu saw the worry and fear in Nan Xu's eyes, and she smiled.

Then she continued, "But I have always liked you. Although you entered the palace late, you are young and lively. The emperor needs people like you the most. Concubine Hua is now in a high position and has great power. She should really give you this good opportunity."

When Nan Xu heard this, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes.

My already floating heart had already floated up again under Yixiu's flattery.

Nan Xu heard this, a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes, and she quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty is kind-hearted. If you can really do this, I will be very grateful."

Yixiu smiled slightly, stroked her sleeves, and said slowly: "Don't worry, I have my own arrangements. However, you should also know that in the harem, only those who are both virtuous and talented can be favored for a long time. You need to cultivate yourself more and wait for the opportunity."

Nan Xu immediately grasped the key words, "May I ask the Queen, how can I make the Emperor pay attention to me?"

Yixiu pursed her lips, "You look like Concubine Wan, and your favor is more or less half due to Concubine Wan. This is something I shouldn't have said, but since you asked, I will tell you. Concubine Wan is an excellent dancer. She once performed a stunning dance in Jiuzhou Qingyan, shocking the capital. I heard that my sister is a good dancer, why don't you imitate her?"

As soon as these words came out, Nan Xu's eyes immediately lit up and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise, as if he had thought of a good idea.

"Thank you very much for your teaching, Queen. I will practice hard and win the emperor's favor."

Yixiu smiled and nodded with satisfaction.

"Okay, now that the Imperial Concubine is the Imperial Concubine again, you are above ten thousand people, but now you are only a concubine, your position is not high, and you have no title yet. Now that the Emperor favors you, you still have to grasp the Emperor's heart."

To Nan Xu, it sounded like Nian Shilan was already a noble concubine but she was still trying to snatch the emperor from him.

I feel wronged that you are just a constant here.

Nan Xu thought so too. He decided to find a good opportunity to persuade the Emperor. At least he had to be like Concubine Chen, with both a title and a noble lady, so that they could be on equal terms.

"Yes, I will keep it in mind."

Yixiu nodded and let Nan Xu go without saying a few words.

Looking at Nan Xu's departing back, Yixiu's eyes became deep.

However, she knew that relying on Nan Xu alone was far from enough. She needed more chess pieces to fight against Nian Shilan's power.

After thinking for a while, she summoned her trusted maid Jianqiu and whispered, "Go check the recent movements of Concubine Chen, especially her dealings with Concubine Hua. Also, pay attention to the movements of other concubines in the palace. There are so many concubines in this palace, and I don't believe that no one has any opinions about her."

The human heart is unpredictable, and Yixiu has to weave an intricate web to include everyone in it.

Today is the last day for the concubines to keep vigil for the Queen Mother.

Nian Shilan has been working non-stop for several days without any rest.

Originally, Imperial Physician Xie would take my pulse once every two days, but he has been too busy recently and even skipped that.

It was not until this time that Songzhi saw that her queen had a very bad complexion and realized that something was wrong.

"My queen, you look pale. Why don't we rest in the inner hall for a while before going out."

Summer is here and it's getting hotter.

Songzhi was afraid that if this continued, the queen would not be able to bear it, so she hurried to persuade her.

Nian Shilan waved her hand and said, "No, the emperor will definitely come soon. I must insist to show my filial piety, otherwise all my efforts will be in vain."

However, days of fatigue and lack of timely conditioning finally overwhelmed her body. The moment she slowly walked out of the inner hall and prepared to go to the mourning hall, she felt dizzy. She felt a black screen in front of her eyes and her body involuntarily fell forward.

At this critical moment, the Fourth Prince at the side was quick-witted and stepped forward quickly to hold Nian Shilan firmly.

His eyes were full of concern and anxiety, and he called softly: "Mother, what's wrong with you?"

There was a barely perceptible tenderness and tension in his voice.

However, this scene happened to be seen by Yan Ruofan who was passing by.

She looked at the slightly intimate behavior between the Fourth Prince and Nian Shilan, and her heart couldn't help but ripples.

Yan Ruofan was stunned, especially when he saw the nervous and hurried look in the Fourth Prince's eyes, such worry, such emotion...

Yan Ruofan thought of something in his mind, and his previous suspicions were infinitely magnified.

This was the only thought in her mind.

The Fourth Prince’s feelings for Concubine Hua might not be ordinary.

She unconsciously clenched the silk handkerchief in her hand and subconsciously pressed it against her beating heart.

Nian Shilan steadied herself and was helped by Songzhi and Fudong to sit aside.

"Are you okay, mother? I have been very busy recently and I have neglected your health. I am responsible for making you so tired."

The Fourth Prince felt really guilty. If he had cared more about his mother and discovered it earlier, perhaps she wouldn't be suffering so much now.