Because of the Ma Wenhui incident, Song Zhicheng was suspicious all day long, always feeling that Ma Wenhui wanted to betray him, and therefore treated Ma Wenhui coldly for a long time.

As for An Lihua, her expression changed instantly when she heard that her son's business had not been accomplished.

Song Zhicheng no longer wanted to pay attention to them, but because of this incident, he valued Lin Lianrong even more because she was not competitive.

Fenghua Palace

The Queen suddenly asked, "Has the news been delivered to the Emperor? Why has there been no news for so long?"

Beatrice replied, "Your Majesty, the news was delivered to the Yangxin Palace a few days ago, but the Emperor has not taken any action."

The Queen wondered, "This is strange. Could it be that the Emperor really doesn't care about Song Qingwan anymore? Didn't he always put Song Qingwan at the top of his heart?"

Beatrice said smartly, "Your Majesty, maybe the emperor really doesn't care about Concubine Yu anymore~ Concubine Yu is unlucky and is pregnant with twins, which has never happened in the palace. How can the emperor still like such a person!"

The Queen said meaningfully, "Is that really the case? Did the Emperor really ignore Song Qingwan? Let the palace servants treat Song Qingwan harshly again and see how it goes! I don't believe the Emperor will just sit there and wait for death!"

Bi Cui shook her head and said, "This is a difficult matter, Your Majesty. I heard that Concubine Qing specifically instructed all palaces a few days ago that Concubine Yu was about to give birth, and that they should try their best to take good care of Concubine Yu..."

"If we take action at this critical juncture, it will easily arouse suspicion."

After hearing this, the Queen slammed the table in anger and said, "Concubine Qing! Concubine Qing! It's Concubine Qing again. Is she deliberately trying to make things difficult for me? Why is it that every time I plan to do something, she does the opposite?"

Seeing that the queen was angry, Beatrice tried to persuade her, "Your Majesty, please calm down, Your Majesty, please calm down..."

The Queen said with a displeased look on her face, "I shouldn't have recommended her to the position of Concubine in the first place! I just saw that she was more obedient than Concubine Ru, and that Concubine Ru was too rampant after having the prince, so I recommended her to the Emperor. Who knew that she would repeatedly oppose me!"

Beatrice comforted her, "Don't be angry, Your Majesty. Concubine Qing...maybe she feels that she has the power to assist in managing the six palaces, so she deliberately pretends to be a good person in the harem. She should not have any intention of being hostile to Your Majesty..."

The Queen snorted coldly, "Whether you have hostile intentions or not, you are already hostile to me!"

Beatrice asked, "Then, Madam, what should we do?"

The queen said contemptuously, "What should I do? As the queen, can't I deal with her? Send her over here now, and I will put a good stop to her prestige!"

Beatrice: "Yes, I will go right away."

Yanxi Palace

Concubine Qing was unhappy and looked worried.

Because she didn't want to do anything for Song Qingwan, but because of the emperor's words, she had to do it! Sometimes she also wanted to be herself completely, instead of wearing a false mask like now.

"Your Majesty, Bicui from the Queen's side is here." Ying'er walked in and said

Concubine Qing raised her head in confusion. "Bi Cui beside the Queen? What is she doing here suddenly?"

Ying'er shook her head, indicating that she didn't know.

Concubine Qing said, "Then please ask her to come in!"

Ying'er said, "Yes." Then she stepped back and welcomed Bicui from outside in.

When Bitui arrived, she bowed slightly to Concubine Qing and said, "This servant pays respects to Concubine Qing."

Concubine Qing forced a smile and said, "Hurry up and get up, but what's the matter with the Queen that made Miss Bitui come here in person?"

It is not advisable to extend a hand to a smiling person. Concubine Qing had a friendly face. Bitui did not want to use the name of the queen to show her displeasure. She just said, "It's nothing. It's just that there are many trivial matters in the harem. The queen has something to discuss with you."

Concubine Qing nodded gently. "Okay, I understand. I will go there immediately after I finish the things I have to do."

Beatrice also smiled and said, "Okay, there's no rush, Madam, you can go ahead and do your work. I'll take my leave now."

Concubine Qing said to Ying'er who was standing beside her, "Ying'er, go and see Miss Bitui off."

Just like that, Ying'er sent Bitui out.

Ying'er returned to the Yanxi Palace, somewhat puzzled, and asked in confusion, "My Lady, you said that the Queen has ignored the trivial matters of the harem for a long time, and now she suddenly summoned you to Fenghua Palace, under the pretext of discussing harem affairs. What is her plan..."

Concubine Qing had already guessed what the Queen was doing.

"Of course, it's because I did something recently that displeased the Empress, so we need to discuss these matters."

Ying'er didn't understand why. "But the Queen is still taking care of the affairs of the harem as usual. She hasn't done anything unusual. The only thing she did was to order the palace ladies to take extra care of Concubine Yu a few days ago. Could it be that..."

While sorting out the things in her hands, Concubine Qing said casually, "Perhaps some people don't want her to get well, but I let her get well anyway, and I must have offended the people behind her."

Ying Er was horrified after hearing this, "Ah, she is the queen...how could she have such an evil mind..."

Concubine Qing raised her eyes and said, "You and I just said things we shouldn't have said. I will pretend that we never said anything and never heard anything."

Ying'er nodded, "Yes, I understand!"

Ying'er couldn't help but say, "But what I don't understand is, why does Your Majesty bother to help Concubine Yu do all this? Concubine Yu may not appreciate your kindness! Your Majesty is better off being prudent and protecting herself, so as to avoid today's accusation..."

Concubine Qing thought to herself, what if this wasn’t her idea?

However, Concubine Qing did not say it, but just shrugged her shoulders and said, "Noble Lady Yu is about to give birth, and I can't bear to see her being treated poorly by the other palaces, so I asked the other palaces to take good care of her. Who would have thought that I would offend someone quietly just by doing this."

Ying Er sighed heavily and said, "Alas! Let me tell you, Madam, you are too kind!"

As she was talking, Concubine Qing had also sorted out the things in her hands, and stood up and said, "Just do good things and don't worry about the future. You should accompany me to Fenghua Palace now."

Ying'er: "Yes."

Fenghua Palace

The Queen saw that Beatrice had returned and asked with narrowed eyes, "You are back. Have you told the person in Yanxi Palace?"

Beatrice replied, "Your Majesty, I have already told you that Concubine Qing said she would come over as soon as she finished her work."

The Queen nodded. "Well, after she heard about it, did she show any displeasure on her face?"

Beatrice replied, "No, your Majesty. Concubine Qing looks the same as always, still as amiable as always."

The queen couldn't help but laugh after hearing this. "Haha, she is also used to showing a kind face to others, so that everyone can relax their vigilance towards her~ I think she has been too proud in the harem for these days, and it's time for me to discipline her!"

Beatrice agreed, "Your Majesty is right."

As the two were talking, a voice came from outside: "Empress Qing is here!"

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