Seeing Yixiu agreed, the emperor nodded with satisfaction. He looked down and saw Nian Shilan lazily leaning against the table. He didn't know what he was thinking about, and said with a smile: "The horse farm has just tamed a few good horses. If Shilan is interested, you can go and have a look. I believe you also miss the days of riding horses."

The emperor had just given face to the empress, and then he turned around and praised Nian Shilan. Yixiu almost couldn't hold back her expression. If she hadn't had many years of experience, she would have turned her face black on the spot.

"Your Majesty, when you mention good horses, I remember that last year, Concubine Hua promised to teach me how to ride a horse. I have never ridden a horse before. Since Your Majesty has promised Concubine Hua to go riding, could you also grant me the grace to follow her?" When Yu Ying'er heard that Nian Shilan could go riding, she immediately became itchy and wanted to try it. She wanted to experience the pleasure of conquering the tall horse.

The emperor was stunned at first, then he looked at Yu Ying'er, and saw that her eyes were full of expectation and envy. He couldn't find the words to refuse for a moment, so he simply agreed, and even thought that at worst he could teach her himself.

"Originally, I brought you to the Summer Palace for relaxation. There is more than one horse in the stable. Anyone who wants to go can go." The emperor waved his hand generously and gave this gift directly to all the concubines.

Whether willing or not, everyone can only thank him. As for whether to go or not, that is their own business.

Shen Meizhuang sat in her seat, watching the emperor and other concubines laughing and talking happily, and couldn't help thinking of the difficulties of the Zhen family, and Zhen Huan who was confined to the Bitong Academy. She once wrote a letter asking her family to help the Zhen family, but her father wrote back and scolded her, asking her not to get involved in these troubles and bring trouble to the Shen family.

The Zhen family is so bold that even Zhen Huan is a poor person who is being used. Shen Meizhuang doesn't know whether to sigh at the Zhen family's boldness or Zhen Huan's pity.

She wanted to plead for Zhen Huan, but she couldn't abandon the Shen family. After careful consideration, she chose to keep silent and just help Zhen Huan in the palace to prevent others from bullying her, thus preserving their sisterhood.

Meanwhile, in Bitong Academy, Zhen Huan was in a daze all day, only drinking rice soup to survive, with no appetite at all. She didn't know why she was put in solitary confinement and even under guard now, she just said a few truths.

She vaguely recalled the day when she went to see the emperor and hinted that the person she met in the Plum Garden on New Year's Eve was herself. When the emperor knew that person was her, he was very happy. But why did she make the emperor so dissatisfied just because she said a few words about Yu Ying'er's faults, or even just a shallow hint?

Is Yu Ying'er so important in the emperor's heart? Then what am I in his heart? Zhen Huan was really sad, depressed, and tears were streaming down her face. Huanbi and Liuzhu, who were standing by, felt so distressed that they tried to persuade her.

But Zhen Huan was not listening at all. She just kept crying as if she was going to cry herself to death.

At this moment, a familiar voice came into her mind, so familiar that it made her shudder, and she forgot to cry in an instant.

"Sister, sister, what's wrong with you? Did anyone bully you?" An Lingrong's voice was a little ethereal, and it rang out in Zhen Huan's mind. It was neither loud nor soft, but it was enough to scare Zhen Huan half to death.

Zhen Huan's face showed fear, as if she was stained with something dirty, and her hands were grabbing at something randomly, as if she was trying to find something to rely on.

Upon seeing this, Huanbi hurried forward and grabbed Zhen Huan's hand, her face full of worry. She had finally waited for her eldest sister to come back, but she didn't want her to be frightened again and let someone take advantage of her and take her away again.

"Your Majesty, I'm here, don't be afraid." As soon as Huanbi finished speaking, she was hugged by Zhen Huan. She could only pat Zhen Huan's back patiently to comfort her, trying to give her elder sister a sense of security.

Zhen Huan felt a little bit of security in Huanbi, and just as she was about to breathe a sigh of relief, An Lingrong's voice once again came to her mind.

"Sister, are you afraid of me? Why should you be afraid of me? I am the only one in this world who won't harm you! Look, you are in trouble now, your sister Mei is thinking of you, only me! Only I will always be with you, and we will never be separated." As she spoke, An Lingrong actually let out a strange laugh.

This smile frightened Zhen Huan so much that she screamed and shrank back in fear.

She didn't want to believe that there were ghosts in this world, but this happened right next to her and she had no choice but to believe it. It was even a ghost that came after her, which was really terrifying.

"Come out!! Come out of my body!" Zhen Huan didn't care about Huanbi who wanted to comfort her. She pushed her away, stood up and yelled, but collapsed again because she had only drunk a little rice soup recently.

If Huanbi and Liuzhu had not reacted quickly and steady the person, he would have fallen and been seriously injured.

"My queen, what's wrong with you?" Huanbi asked worriedly.

Liu Zhu was also at a loss and even wanted to run out to find Aunt Jinxi. Aunt Jinxi was now trying to find a way out for her queen. Now that her queen was pregnant and was being treated like this, Liu Zhu was heartbroken.

"Huanbi, Huanbi, An Lingrong came to see me, she came to see me! I didn't hurt her, why is she pestering me?!" Zhen Huan was scared. She held Huanbi's hand tightly, as if she was going to tear off Huanbi's clothes.

Just as Huanbi was about to speak, the voice of the Queen arriving was heard from the door, sharp and loud, as if afraid that the people inside couldn't hear it.

When Yixiu was supported by Jianqiu and walked in, she looked at the momentary silence of Bitong Academy and felt deeply moved. If the emperor had not specifically asked her to take care of Zhen Huan's baby, she would not have been willing to set foot in such a place.

Zhen Huan was supported by Huanbi as she came out to pay her respects. She looked as thin as a sick beauty and seemed more like an old friend of Yixiu.

Yixiu was unhappy but didn't show it on her face. She said quickly, "How can you stand up to pay respect when you are so weak? Hurry up and help your Concubine Wan go back to bed. If you hurt the heir to the throne, you will be punished."

Yixiu also felt that she was useless. Whether it was the emperor's favor or dealing with Nian Shilan and Yu Ying'er, she had not done anything well, so she was not so polite. Since the emperor only cared about the heir, she had to implement the emperor's ideas to the end.

Zhen Huan was helped to lie back down, her complexion still looked very pale, perhaps because she was hungry or frightened.

"Why did you end up like this for no reason?" Yixiu frowned slightly, with a look of pity and compassion on her face.

Just as Huanbi was about to say something, Zhen Huan pulled her sleeve, signaling her not to say any more.

Then Zhen Huan said weakly: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am the one who is depressed. I am sorry for the concern of the Emperor and the Empress. Please punish me."

Seeing this, Yixiu didn't know what to say, so she could only sigh and say, "Wanpin, the emperor still values ​​the child in your belly very much, so I hope you take good care of yourself. I will keep an eye on your food and drink expenses, and I will definitely not let you suffer any grievances, but... you still have to get over this matter by yourself."

Yixiu knew that the emperor gave Zhen Huan's baby to her to raise because he didn't trust her. So, since she was given the baby to her to take care of, she would take good care of it and let Wanpin carry the baby to full term smoothly. But giving birth is always a life-threatening thing, so it is reasonable for Wanpin to have a difficult delivery, right?

Thinking of this, Yixiu's eyes became dim, but the smile on her face became more kind, truly responding to the phrase "inconsistent".

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