The person who came was another maid in Concubine Hua's palace, who seemed to be called Yazhi. At this moment, she was respectfully bowing to Yu Ying'er, and her gentle voice was very pleasant: "This servant greets Concubine Rou. Concubine Hua wants to invite you. Miss Rou, please follow this servant."

Yu Ying'er sighed in her heart, and finally followed him.

When they arrived at Yiku Palace, Concubine Li and Noble Lady Cao had already arrived and were sitting below Concubine Hua. Concubine Hua had a bit of the aura of a loving mother and from time to time she wanted to touch her belly, as if only in this way could she feel the presence of the child.

There was envy in Lipin's eyes, while Concubine Cao's eyes were a little murky and unclear, and no one knew what she was thinking.

"Your concubine pays her respects to Empress Hua." Yu Ying'er bowed and greeted obediently.

Hua Fei's eyes lit up, as if she had seen her savior, and she said, "Rou Ying is here!"

"Your Majesty, I am no longer a concubine. I was promoted to a concubine today." Lipin said sourly, looking at Yu Ying'er with unfriendly eyes, and the displeasure in her eyes was about to overflow.

As for Concubine Cao, she watched everything calmly and tried her best to reduce her presence. As long as Concubine Hua didn't speak, she would just treat herself as air.

Hua Fei didn't care whether she agreed or was a concubine. She just said with a smug look on her face: "Concubine Rou, I'm pregnant."

"Congratulations, Your Majesty." Yu Ying'er glanced at the Huanyi incense that was burning vigorously, fearing that it would harm the baby in her belly. "But I heard that Your Majesty is very susceptible to morning sickness. I heard folk rumors that this child is the most sensitive. He will feel uncomfortable when he smells any fragrance or smell. If he feels uncomfortable, he will naturally make a fuss. Once he makes a fuss, Your Majesty will also feel uncomfortable."

Hearing this, Concubine Hua looked as if she was thinking, and Cao Qinmo couldn't help but look at Na Xiang, then at Yu Ying'er, and pondered for a moment.

"You mean... my Huan Yi incense?" Hua Fei frowned tightly. This Huan Yi incense was an expression of the emperor's friendship with her, so how could she not burn it? But... When Hua Fei thought of the child in her belly, she was very entangled and didn't know what to do.

Yu Ying'er dared not to bring bad luck upon herself, as Huan Yixiang was a time bomb that would kill anyone who stepped on it.

"It's not just the incense in Her Majesty's palace, but also the strong-smelling things in daily life. You can't eat things that are too cold. Her Majesty's crab roe pastry is one of them." Yu Ying'er didn't dare to just talk about Huanyixiang, otherwise if the Emperor and the Empress Dowager noticed her, she would be like Cao Qinmo, and she wouldn't even know how she died.

When Concubine Hua heard that she could no longer smell her favorite fragrance, and even could not eat her favorite crab roe pastry, she immediately felt depressed and annoyed, and even the joy she had just felt because of her pregnancy was gone.

"You're not allowed to do this! You're not allowed to do that! Why weren't there so many rules when Concubine Cao was pregnant?!" Concubine Hua didn't want to lose so many things she could enjoy, so she immediately started to use Cao Qinmo as an example. She forgot that Cao Qinmo was just a princess in her room, and she didn't have a proud mother's family like hers, so how could she enjoy such treatment?

Having said this, Yu Ying'er didn't ask any more questions. The worst that could happen was that she would just come to Yikun Palace less often in the future. Qiqi only guaranteed that Concubine Hua's baby would be born safely, but she didn't guarantee herself.

"Your Majesty is right. I only heard it from others, so I thought it was better to believe it than not. But Your Majesty is in good health and will be able to raise the child well." Yu Ying'er was well-behaved. She had already advised everyone she should.

Concubine Hua pondered for a moment, and finally decided that it was better to be safe, so she asked Songzhi to reduce the amount of Huanyixiang to 10%. She still held on to a glimmer of hope, but she also wanted to take good care of her children and the emperor.

Concubine Hua now believed 80% of what Yu Ying'er said. She would believe it completely if the child was a daughter.

"The Emperor has arrived."

Su Peisheng's singing and shouting were heard outside, and soon the emperor walked in. Several people hurriedly stood up and saluted.

"Your Majesty, may your Majesty live long and happy."

The emperor first glanced at Concubine Hua, then smelled the fragrance of Huan Yi, which was much lighter than usual. A trace of frost slowly appeared in his eyes. He quickly stepped forward to help Concubine Hua up, and said gently: "Shilan, you are pregnant now, so please don't do these empty formalities, so as not to hurt the fetus in your belly."

As gentle as the emperor looks now, he is actually very afraid in his heart. He is afraid that Nian Shilan will give birth to a son, afraid that Nian Gengyao will start a rebellion, afraid... that child cannot be kept.

When Concubine Hua heard that the emperor cared about her, her face was full of shyness. She immediately thought that it didn't matter if she didn't smell the Huanyi incense or eat the crab roe pastry, as long as the emperor loved her and the child in her belly, that was enough.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern." Concubine Hua smiled brightly.

The emperor exempted everyone from courtesy, pulled Concubine Hua to sit down, and asked casually, "Why is this Huan Yi incense so bland? If it's missing, just go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and get some. There's no need to be so frugal."

"I know that your Majesty loves me, but Sister Rou said that I should avoid eating strong-smelling foods during pregnancy, otherwise my morning sickness will become more serious. I won't be able to eat Huan Yi Xiang or even crab roe crisps. I have suffered for this child." Hua Fei's words and actions showed her hard work. She just wanted to seek benefits for herself and her child, just like when she helped Nian Xing and Nian Fu to gain benefits.

The emperor was extremely disgusted by the practice of seeking rewards for the slightest contribution.

But...the emperor is the one who knows how to be patient the most.

"Is this child so disobedient?" The emperor asked this in a cold voice, and glanced at Yu Ying'er. There was a scrutiny in his eyes, but when he saw her innocent look, he felt a little self-doubt.

Hua Fei seemed to be oblivious to the emperor's behavior. She just held the emperor's hand and said coquettishly, "So, Your Majesty, you must have dinner with me and the children today."

The emperor agreed, and the other concubines bowed and left.

On the way, Qiqi couldn't help but sigh at the emperor's emotions, and told Yu Ying'er not to fall in love, otherwise she would "die without a complete body".

"Given Concubine Hua's personality, it is not easy for me to get into her heart. With the way she is seeking her own death, I'm afraid even the strongest fetus will have to be aborted by the Emperor." Yu Ying'er had a headache. She didn't know why it was such a simple thing in her previous life, but she could never get into Concubine Hua's circle in this life.

Qiqi said: "Leave it to me."

The next day, when paying respects to the Queen, Concubine Hua could not help but make a scene in front of the Queen, mocking the Queen for being old and unable to give birth. What could the Queen say but to maintain her outward decency, wishing in her heart that she could stab Concubine Hua with a voodoo doll.

After the meeting, Concubine Hua looked at Yu Ying'er, and with just a word of "follow her", she left first with Concubine Li and Concubine Cao.

Xin Chang looked at Yu Ying'er with a little worry, but finally said nothing and went back to Chuxiu Palace first.

Inner Hall of Yikun Palace

"Rou Changzai, my child came to me in a dream last night, saying that he specifically asked you to help me and that I should ask for your opinion on everything. He also said that you are the least likely person in the world to stab me in the back." When Hua Fei said this, she looked at Yu Ying'er's expression and saw that she had no doubts or guilt, so she continued, "This child of mine was originally obtained by you on my behalf, so I will believe you for now."

Yu Ying'er smiled and said, "Your Majesty, my whole heart belongs only to you, and I am willing to do everything for you."

These words were spoken bluntly and ambiguously, surprising everyone present.

"Ahem... How outrageous!!" Nian Shilan said angrily.

Yu Ying'er was not afraid at all, instead she smiled more charmingly: "I am sincere, how can Her Majesty Hua Fei not believe me? I am willing to go through fire and water for Her Majesty Hua Fei, and I will do anything for you. Even if you want me to take off my clothes and give you a massage, I am willing to do it. If Her Majesty does not believe me, you can just touch my heart yourself and see if it beats faster because of you."

"Shut up! Don't think that I can let you go easily just because Fu'er is speaking for you. If you keep complaining, be careful that I will give you a slap!" Hua Fei's face was red as blood. She had never been treated so bluntly by anyone, not even the prince back then.

Lipin and Cao Guiren felt so embarrassed that they wanted to find a hole to crawl into. Fortunately, Hua Fei also knew that they were plotting something at the moment and there were not many people in the palace.

"Hahaha...what does Her Majesty want me to do? And you said that Her Majesty Hua Fei should listen to me?" Yu Ying'er walked up to Hua Fei in three or two steps, blinked and asked with a smile.

She was afraid of death but not afraid of death. She was afraid of death because the feeling of death was too painful, but she was not afraid of death because she had already died once and might as well live more casually.

"Who wants to listen..." Hua Fei said subconsciously, but then she thought of something and said, "If your idea is a good one, I will naturally listen to it, but if it is not a good one, hmph, I will make you pay!"

"Your Highness, I only trust you." Yu Ying'er's sudden seriousness made Concubine Hua feel a little uncomfortable. She didn't understand. She had nothing to do with Yu Ying'er. Was it really because of her son?

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