"Although the Emperor did not directly lift the confinement for my sister, he has already removed the guards who were guarding her. How dare they treat my sister like this?"

Mei Zhuang choked up, "You also said that the emperor didn't directly lift my house arrest. Since he no longer suspected me, why didn't he lift my house arrest? If he suspected me, why did he withdraw the guards?

Humph! Your Majesty, he did this simply because he believed I was innocent, but he had no evidence, so he did it for others to see. "

Zhen Huan shook her head and thought, then comforted her, "Sister, the emperor has you in his heart. Jingpin told the emperor that someone poisoned your food. Didn't the emperor ask someone to cook for you alone?"

Mei Zhuang turned her head and looked at Zhen Huan calmly, and smiled bitterly, "Huan'er, I know that you and the emperor are very close now. I shouldn't have said such words in front of you, but this is what I am thinking now. The emperor treats you differently from me."

Zhen Huan felt very sad when she heard Sister Mei say such discouraging words. In her impression, Sister Mei had always been proud and dignified, with a strong spirit in her heart, but now that spirit seemed to be gone.

With red eyes, she continued to persuade: "Sister, I know you have resentment towards the emperor in your heart, but no matter what, I hope you can live as proudly as before, instead of being so dull now. We are still so young and should not wither like this."

"Huan'er, I don't want to be so depressed. Never mind. I'm already very happy that you're here to accompany me."

Zhen Huan looked outside the house over Mei Jie's profile. The yard was filled with silence, which made people feel very uncomfortable.

Forget it, maybe Sister Mei is just upset for the time being. She and Lingrong should talk to her more to relieve her boredom. I believe that Sister will figure it out sooner or later.

It was snowing heavily outside. Zhen Huan was sitting in the Sui Yuxuan playing chess and talking with the Emperor. At this moment, Su Peisheng suddenly came to report that Concubine Xia was not feeling well and asked the Emperor to come over.

The emperor looked impatient and said, "If you feel unwell, go find the imperial physician. I can't treat illnesses."

Su Peisheng glanced at Zhen Huan and said, "I have already gone to invite her, but Concubine Xia is clamoring in the palace to see the Emperor, and the Empress has also gone."

Zhen Huan placed the chess piece in her hand and smiled sweetly, "Your Majesty, you should go and take a look, just in case Concubine Xia really has something wrong."

The emperor's irritable expression gradually softened, and he took Zhen Huan's hand and stroked it, "You go with me."

Zhen Huan had no choice but to agree.

When the two arrived at the Yanx Palace, the queen was already inside.

The emperor looked at Xia Dongchun seriously while the imperial physician was taking his pulse.

"What's wrong with you? Why did you insist that I come to see you?" The emperor said as he sat on a chair and asked Zhen Huan to sit down as well.

The Queen glanced at Zhen Huan, then stood up and saluted the Emperor.

The emperor asked lazily, "What is the queen doing with all her luggage?"

The Queen smiled and stood up. "I want to congratulate the Emperor and Concubine Xia. Concubine Xia has been pregnant for more than a month. I have already checked the records of the Jingshifang and confirmed that they are correct."

The emperor's expression changed rapidly upon hearing this. "Really?"

After the imperial physician finished taking the emperor's pulse, he knelt on the ground and congratulated the emperor, "Congratulations, Your Majesty and Young Lady. The Empress was right. Concubine Xia is already one and a half months pregnant."

Xia Dongchun looked proud and arrogant as she sized up Zhen Huan sarcastically, waiting for the emperor to praise her.

Zhen Huan immediately stood up and congratulated the emperor, "I, your concubine, congratulate your majesty."

The emperor looked delighted, but he had no intention of getting up. He opened his eyes wide in surprise, "Why did you tell me such a big thing as pregnancy only now? Don't get angry easily in the future. It's not good for the baby in your belly."

The queen smiled and looked kind.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Xia is still young, and she got pregnant suddenly. The dragon heir in her belly will make her uncomfortable, so Concubine Xia is also uncomfortable. I think it would be much better if Your Majesty spent more time with Concubine Xia."

The emperor laughed and praised: "The queen is really virtuous!"

"By the way, I want to ask for a favor for Concubine Xia."

The emperor looked at her in confusion, and the queen continued, "Xia Changzai is of high birth, and now she has a dragon descendant. Shouldn't the emperor promote her to a higher rank as a reward? After all, among the new concubines entering the palace, Xia Changzai is the first to be pregnant."

The emperor thought for a moment and nodded, "Well, the queen is thoughtful. There hasn't been such a happy event in the palace for a long time. Let the Ministry of Internal Affairs draft a title, and when Concubine Xia gives birth, she will be named a noble lady."

The emperor looked at Zhen Huan again after he finished speaking. He originally looked down on Xia Shi, but only favored her a few times because of her outgoing and interesting personality. Now she was to be on an equal footing with Zhen Huan, and the emperor felt reluctant, so he said:

"Reverend Wan has served me wholeheartedly and diligently, so I will promote her to the rank of Concubine Wan."

The Queen suppressed her dissatisfaction and advised in a fair manner, "Noble Lady Wan is lovely and thoughtful. I like her very much. It would be better to wait until Concubine Xia gives birth and then promote her together. This will also reduce the expenses of the palace and be more convenient."

The emperor thought the queen's words made sense and nodded, "Then do as the queen says, and you will be in charge when the time comes!"

The queen smiled and agreed.

The Emperor ordered Su Peisheng to give many gifts to Concubine Xia and then left with Zhen Huan.

Xia Changzai was playing with the things on the table, very happy. She touched her belly and smiled proudly.

The maid Xueliu came over with the other servants and knelt on the ground together, "Congratulations, young lady, on your promotion to a noble lady."

Xia Dongchun pouted and waved her hand, "You all should get up. It won't be too late to congratulate me when I give birth to a prince."

Just as he finished speaking, Xia Dongchun saw someone walking in the yard, "Who's outside?"

The maid hurried out to take a look and told her that it was An who agreed.

Xia Dongchun felt more confident, "Xue Liu, help me out!"

Xueliu looked at the slippery ground outside and advised, "My lady, the ground outside is slippery and dangerous. The Queen has ordered me to take good care of you."

Xia Dongchun watched An Lingrong enter the room and angrily scolded her, "Whose maid are you anyway? Do you listen to me or the Queen? I'm pregnant now, if you disobey me, I will report to the Emperor and have you sent to the Ministry of Punishment to do hard labor."

Xue Liu was so scared that she quickly got up and carefully helped Xia Dongchun out of the door.

The master and servant came to the outside of An Lingrong's house. Xia Dongchun looked at Xue Liu with a sneer and asked her to call An Lingrong out. An Lingrong had just learned that Xia was pregnant and was about to be promoted. She was naturally very angry, but she dared not disobey.

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