The fact that Concubine Lan had died suddenly from an acute illness soon became known to everyone, and everyone was surprised.

Yufangzhai

Song Qingwan sighed and said, "Now that Concubine Lan has passed away, I wonder what will happen to her two children?"

Yingcan brought the pregnancy-preserving medicine and said, "My lady, take the medicine quickly. Don't think about her child. You are still pregnant with a child yourself!"

Haitang also nodded and agreed, "That's right, young lady. You are worried about her child now. When she ordered people to poison you, she didn't think about you or your child!"

Then Haitang said with emotion, "Meng'er confessed, it's a pity for Xiaoying. The emperor has already made an order to arrange her to work in his inner house..."

Seeing that Song Qingwan had finished drinking the pregnancy-preserving medicine, Yingcan took the medicine bowl and said, "My lady is sensible and compassionate, but the emperor will definitely not allow someone who almost harmed my lady to continue to stay in this palace to serve me."

Haitang curled her lips and said, "You are right."

After Song Qingwan rinsed her mouth with water, she said, "If you miss her in the future, you can visit her anytime when you are not on duty. Also, she has been transferred to the palace of the Concubine Dowager. Isn't this a promotion?"

"Everyone has their own path to take in the future. I don't know how long you two little girls will stay with me!"

After hearing this, Haitang quickly said, "I don't care. Anyway, I will accompany you for the rest of my life!"

Yingcan also hurriedly said, "So do I!"

Song Qingwan smiled and said, "You two silly girls, are you not going to get married in the future?"

Yingcan said firmly, "I will not marry! Even if I turn 25, I will not leave the palace! My life was given by the young master, no matter what, I will follow the young master forever!"

Haitang said, "Oh, Yingcan, you've said everything, what can I say?"

Song Qingwan said to the two people seriously, "No one will be anyone's permanent appendage. I don't need you two to dedicate your whole life to me. If you two are happy, then I will be truly happy. Do you understand?"

Haitang said coquettishly, "I am happy only when I am with you, my lady~"

Fenghua Palace

When the Queen heard the news of Concubine Lan's sudden death, she was so excited that she almost fell off the phoenix chair. Fortunately, Beatui pulled her in time and saved her.

"My lady, be careful. Are you okay?" Beatrice asked worriedly.

The queen waved her hands and said, "It's okay, it's okay. I'm fine. Haha, how could Concubine Lan die out of nowhere? Concubine Lan fought with me for so many years and she died suddenly. I feel so empty~"

While peeling an orange, Bitui said, "Your Majesty, isn't it just right that Concubine Lan died? Your Majesty should be happy. No one will dare to provoke you anymore."

The queen took the orange and put it in her mouth. "I am happy, but I am wondering, how could Concubine Lan, who is strong and healthy, suddenly fall ill?"

Beatrice smiled and said, "Your Majesty, maybe this is the fate of each person. Concubine Lan has been arrogant for so many years, and she has had enough of the good life!"

The queen nodded. "Yes, no matter how she died, she is already dead and will not live again. Beatrice, go and warm up a pot of hot wine. I want to celebrate."

Beatrice: "Hey! I'll go right away!"

Beatrice went back to prepare hot wine.

The Queen was delighted. Concubine Lan had provoked her many times, and her son had always been superior to her own son. Now she was left without a mother!

Beatrice prepared the wine and food and placed them on the table.

The queen tasted the snacks and took a sip from time to time. "Bi Cui, now that Concubine Lan is dead, there will be no one to stand in the way of our Chen Yu!"

Beatrice suggested, "The Third Prince is still young, Your Majesty can ask the Emperor to raise the Third Prince under your name. That way, no matter who becomes the Emperor in the future, you will be the sole Empress Dowager."

After hearing this, the Queen put down her chopsticks unhappily and said, "Let's not talk about the fact that I don't like Chen Yi's child. He is superior to Chen Yu in every way. If I register him under my name, then Chen Yu's only advantage over him, his legitimate status, will be equal to mine!"

"If Chen Yi is also born legitimately, will our Chen Yu still have a chance to ascend the throne? Moreover, the child of that bitch Concubine Lan is not worthy of being registered under my name!"

After hearing this, Beatrice knelt down immediately and said, "I have spoken out of turn! I have spoken out of turn! Please punish me, Queen!"

The queen said calmly, "Get up. You are also thinking about me. I am in a good mood today, so I won't punish you any more."

Beatrice quickly expressed her gratitude, "Thank you very much, Madam! Thank you very much, Madam!"

The Queen said, "Okay, serve the food."

Beatrice quickly picked up a chicken foot and put it in the bowl for the queen.

Just as the queen was enjoying her meal and drinking happily, a voice suddenly rang out from outside: "The emperor has arrived!"

When the queen heard this, she was startled and dropped her chopsticks. She whispered, "Quick! Put these away, quick!"

Just as Beatui was hurriedly cleaning up the dishes, the emperor pushed open the door and came in.

The queen saw the emperor coming in and bowed slightly, saying, "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you."

Bitui, who was cleaning up the dishes, had to stop what she was doing and said, "Your servant...Your servant pays respect to the emperor..."

Xiao Rui glanced at the food and wine on the table and said, "I was wondering why the Queen didn't come out to greet me when I came. It turns out that she was drinking alone here!"

The queen thought quickly and said, "I heard early in the morning that my sister, Concubine Lan, had a sudden illness. I was so sad that I had to drink to drown my sorrows..." As she spoke, she wiped her eyes with her sleeve, pretending to wipe away tears.

Xiao Rui said, "It's good that the Queen has this heart. The dead cannot be brought back."

"I came here today to discuss with you the affairs of Concubine Lan and the two children."

The Queen said modestly, "Your Majesty is in charge of everything. Sister Lan Fei's funeral must be held in a grand manner."

Xiao Rui said, "There is no need to be so extravagant. Just hold it with the normal ceremony for a concubine."

The Queen said, “Yes…”

"There is one more thing. Chen Yi and Chen Xi are still young and need someone to educate them. I want you to discuss with me how to arrange it." Xiao Rui looked at the queen and said

The Queen understood that the Emperor was plotting against her at the moment. If she registered the two bastards of Concubine Lan under her name, they would become the legitimate children of the Empress!

Moreover, the emperor has always been optimistic about Chen Yi. If Chen Yi becomes the legitimate son, what else can Chen Yu use to fight him!

After a quick analysis, the Queen said, "Doesn't Concubine Ru have no children yet? Why not..."

Xiao Rui immediately interrupted and said, "I have already promised to give Zuo Changzai's child to her for raising after she gives birth."

The queen cursed in her heart, this Rupin is really smart, she knows that a half-grown child cannot be raised well! She goes to snatch someone else's baby!

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