Putting aside how Concubine Hua was holding a meeting, people in Jingren Palace were also discussing the matter of An Lingrong's pregnancy.

"Okay, what do you think about this?"

The Queen sat on the throne, and now she cast her gaze towards Concubine Qi and Chun'er below, waiting for their opinions.

"This……"

Facing the question from the Queen, Concubine Qi's eyes flickered slightly, and she said vaguely: "I think this is a happy event!"

Although, she herself didn't know where her joy came from.

But didn’t the Queen praise An Lingrong lavishly in front of everyone before?

Although Concubine Qi was stupid, she was very clear about one thing, that is, on issues that she was unsure of, as long as she followed the Queen's footsteps, she would usually not go wrong!

Just like now, Concubine Qi is doing this!

"Oh, it is indeed a happy event."

The Queen originally had no expectations for Concubine Qi, but she had too few people under her command, so even if it was just to make up the number, she included Concubine Qi in the list and let her sit with her.

As the Queen spoke, she looked deeply at Concubine Qi and said, "But I don't know who this 'happy' person is?"

Concubine Qi felt the Queen's heavier tone and for some reason, she felt a chill in her heart and did not dare to speak for a moment.

Although Chun Er had never seen such a scene before, she was not frightened. Instead, she said respectfully, "I am a stupid concubine, but I am willing to help the Queen! If there is anything I can do, please let the Queen know!"

"After all, Concubine Chun is still young and clever. Concubine Qi, you are not as good as Sister Chun'er in this respect."

The Queen was obviously very satisfied with Chun'er's answer, and she began to praise her for what she said.

When Concubine Qi heard this, she immediately felt a little embarrassed, but because it was the Queen who said this, she had no way to refute it, so she could only force a smile and nod, "Your Majesty is right!"

The queen smiled slightly, and then said, "What can I ask for? As the master of the six palaces, it is my duty to take care of the concubines under me."

Having said this, the queen deliberately paused.

Chun Er, who was standing by, understood the meaning of the music and instantly understood what the Queen wanted to convey to her. She smiled and said, "If the Queen hadn't said it, I would have forgotten about it. Counting the days, it has actually been a long time since I last visited my two sisters."

The Queen: "Sisters in the harem should always visit each other, not to mention that you were both in the same palace. Such a good fate should not be wasted, Concubine Chun, do you understand what I mean?"

Chun'er smiled and nodded, indicating that she understood.

Concubine Qi was watching from the side and felt the smile on her face froze.

But swear to God, she really didn't understand the witticism between the Queen and Chun'er!

"Alright, I don't have anything to do here, you can kneel down and pay your respects, Concubine Qi, please stay."

Although the Queen no longer had any hope for Concubine Qi, she was promoted by herself after all. Besides, Concubine Qi was different from others as she had a prince by her knees.

Just for this reason, the Queen cannot just sit there and do nothing.

Fortunately, Chun'er already understood what she meant, so the Queen could save some effort and instead prepared to start teaching Concubine Qi alone.

"Yes, I'll take my leave!"

After this period of time, Chun'er has indeed learned a certain level of manners.

Otherwise, she might have understood so easily what the Queen wanted to convey to her.

Therefore, when she saw that the Queen obviously had something else to say to Concubine Qi, Chun'er was very tactful. She stood up and saluted, then quickly left the hall.

"My lady..."

Chun'er left very decisively, and Concubine Qi, who was left alone, was a little confused.

"Concubine Qi, you are an old man in the palace. I have always been optimistic about you when you were in the palace. You have not disappointed me over the years. The Third Prince is a good boy. I love him as much as you, his biological mother."

Faced with the bewildered Concubine Qi, the Queen first praised the mother and son.

Concubine Qi is not smart and is easily bewitched by others.

Originally, she was still a little uneasy, but after hearing what the Queen said, Concubine Qi felt relieved and even became complacent, thinking that the Queen really treated her differently.

"but……"

The Queen did not let Concubine Qi be happy too early. She changed the subject and said, "Earlier, Noble Lady Fucha had a miscarriage, and it was unknown whether the baby was a boy or a girl. Now, Noble Lady Shen and Noble Lady An are both pregnant. If they give birth to a prince..."

When the queen said the word "prince", her tone became extremely deep and trembling, which made Concubine Qi, who was already feeling a little elated, feel her heart tighten. She was about to fly to the sky, but was pulled back to the ground by an invisible force in an instant.

"Mother, mother...what do you mean?"

Because she was too nervous, Concubine Qi's voice was trembling slightly.

The Queen said, "Now the Third Prince is the Emperor's eldest son, the Fourth Prince and the Fifth Prince are young, and Hongshi is the only prince who is almost an adult. I have asked you to teach her well these years so that the Emperor can treat her differently. Unfortunately, this child is not very good at studying, and when she sees the Emperor, she is just like you, her mother, and always shrinks back!"

The Queen's words made Concubine Qi blush, but she could not refute because everything the Queen said was true.

She was not favored, and although the child was a prince, the emperor still had mixed feelings about him!

"Your Majesty, I know I am old and have long since fallen out of favor, but the Third Prince is our only hope. Now we can only rely on you, Your Majesty!"

Concubine Qi was embarrassed for a while, and suddenly realized that there seemed to be a hint of disappointment in the Queen's tone!

This is not possible!

Concubine Qi knew very well that the Queen was her and her son's greatest support at the moment. They no longer had the Emperor's favor, and if even the Queen abandoned them, then they would really have no way of living!

"Of course I will take care of you. Otherwise, why would I keep you here and say these things to you?"

The Queen looked at Concubine Qi and smiled very gently, "But you have to work hard on yourselves. Otherwise, even if I want to support you, how can I help a pile of mud climb the wall?"

"Yes..." Concubine Qi said hesitantly.

"Although Chun Changzai is young, he is obviously a person with his own ideas. You can get to know him more often."

After the Queen criticized Concubine Qi for a while, she chose to give her a "sweet date" at this time, "You don't have to worry too much about the Third Prince's affairs. I will naturally help you keep an eye on it. However... in other aspects, as his mother, you have to contribute no matter what!"

"You mean..."

Before Concubine Qi could feel happy about the Queen's words, her confused mind suddenly became a little clearer, and then her whole body shook violently and she almost screamed.

"I didn't say anything to you, and you naturally didn't hear anything."

The Queen seemed not to notice Concubine Qi's misbehavior, and simply said, "Kneel down!"

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