The Queen Mother also learned from Qi Ru that Concubine Ling's health had almost recovered. With the help of the secret prescription offered by Imperial Physician Jiang, she also knew that Zi Mu could probably bear an heir to the throne.

So he let Yongqi live in the Cining Palace for ten days or half a month, hoping that his adopted son could fight for himself.

Hongli was a little surprised, but he looked at the expectant eyes of the empress dowager, then looked at Zimu and nodded: "Since the Empress Dowager likes it, let Yongqi live in the Cining Palace for a few days."

Although Zimu felt a little reluctant, she also understood the Queen Mother's good intentions and replied with a smile: "Thank you for taking care of Yongqi for me."

"When you are okay, please come to Cining Palace more often to accompany me and Hengti. I like you very much."

"Yes, I will come to bother the Queen Mother every day."

The Queen Mother was amused by Zimu's words. No wonder the Emperor and Hengti liked Concubine Ling. She herself also liked Concubine Ling's personality.

If his eldest daughter was also in the capital, given her personality, she would probably also like Concubine Ling.

"Empress Dowager, today I received news that my sister Hengchu has left for Beijing to visit her family."

The Queen Mother's eyes lit up when she heard the news, and a loving smile appeared on her lips: "Really? That's great, my Hengchu is coming back!"

"Empress Dowager, I have already sent someone to meet Sister Hengchu. It is estimated that in a month or so, Sister Hengchu will be able to arrive in the capital and reunite with you, Empress Dowager."

The Queen Mother murmured to herself with tears in her eyes: "Good, good, my Hengchu can finally go home..."

"Originally, my son wanted to give the Empress Dowager a surprise, but it backfired and made her sad. This is my fault."

"What the emperor said is ridiculous. I am so happy."

"Don't be sad, Queen Mother. When Princess Duanshu comes back, you still have to take care of Princess Duanshu's residence. You also have to take care of Yongqi for me. You will have a hard time recently."

"Grandmother, don't cry. Yongqi will give you a kiss and it won't hurt. If it doesn't hurt, don't cry."

Hongli and Zimu both smiled and shook their heads. Even Princess Hengti said, "The Yongqi raised by my sister-in-law really has the same personality as my sister-in-law."

"Grandmother, don't cry. Yongqi is really amazing."

"Well, Yongqi is amazing."

After saying this, little Yongqi proudly puffed out her little chest.

"This is not what I taught you. I never do this."

There was constant laughter in the Cining Palace, especially Hongli, who couldn't help laughing when he thought of Zimu's usual delicate and coquettish appearance.

Children always imitate others, and she had the nerve to say that Yongqi didn't learn his little tricks from her.

"Empress Mother, it's a good thing that my sister has returned. You must quickly help redecorate the place where my sister used to live."

"Sister Hengti is right. When Sister Hengchu returns this time, she can even attend Hengti's wedding."

The Queen Mother also smiled, her face filled with happiness: "Yes, yes, it's really a double happiness. It will be even better if Concubine Ling gives me two more grandchildren who are as smart as Yongqi."

"Yongqi wants a younger brother, but also a younger sister."

Hongli touched little Yongqi's forehead and said, "Father Huang promised you that your mother would give birth to a brother and a sister for you."

"Um"

In the following days, Hongli spent most of his time staying in Zimu's Yongshou Palace, except for going to Changchun Palace every day to accompany Empress Fucha and let her relax as much as possible.

Princess Jingse also began to learn how to handle palace affairs to help Empress Fucha share the burden.

Her husband is caring and her daughter is thoughtful. She also has the company of Concubine Hui and Zimu.

For the health of her unborn baby, Empress Fucha gradually forced herself to recover from the blow of the second prince's death.

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After Hongli finished lunch with Zimu, he held Zimu in his arms and gently stroked Zimu's belly.

While touching, he murmured to himself: "I've tried so hard, why is there no movement?"

Zimu: ...

Well, now his son Mu also understood why Hongli had been staying in Yongshou Palace every day for the past half month.

In the past few years, Zimu has been slowing down the impact of spiritual power on himself, making the imperial physician think that his health is getting better and better.

After Zimu completely normalized his pulse, Hongli stayed in Yongshou Palace for more than half a month.

If it weren't for the good image I have maintained on a daily basis and the good relationships with the concubines in the harem, I would have probably become the target of public criticism long ago.

There is one exception, yes, that is Empress Xian.

Every time he went to Changchun Palace to pay his respects to Zimu, he would be mocked by Concubine Xian in a roundabout way and in a sarcastic manner.

Seeing that Concubine Xian was becoming more and more crazy and completely different from before, everyone in the harem tacitly stayed as far away from her as possible.

Concubine Hui felt as if Qingying had been taken away from her body.

Yihuan, who has been promoted to the position of concubine, also disdains Qingying's sarcastic face.

After Zimu had nursed her body back to health and was able to serve the emperor in bed again, Bai Ruiji, who had hope again, was even more ruthless when she confronted Qingying.

Hai Lan has seen through many people and many things in the past two years. She is no longer the little Satan who would do anything for Qingying and even harm the royal heir.

She knew that she might never be favored by the emperor again in this life, so she had to live her own life well.

She would visit Yongqi every now and then, and became more gentle towards him. In her words, she had to accumulate virtue for Yongqi.

As the days passed, the day when Princess Duanshu would return to the palace was getting closer.

The news of Zi Mu's pregnancy also spread, and the already busy Forbidden City became even busier.

The Queen Mother was smiling all day long and she and Concubine Jinggui were directing the palace maids to clean and decorate their eldest daughter's bedroom.

The concubines in various palaces also presented gifts, hoping to leave a good impression in front of the Queen Mother and Princess Duanshu.

All the concubines in the harem were very happy when Zimu got pregnant. At least since Concubine Ling was unable to serve him in bed because she was pregnant with the royal heir, they could finally have a chance to shine.

Therefore, the gifts prepared by the concubines in various palaces for Yongshou Palace were not too small.

However, in this joyful atmosphere, only Empress Xian had a sullen face and looked unhappy.

She watched other concubines vying to please the empress dowager and the eldest princess, and even Wei Jia of Yongshou Palace was congratulated with generous gifts by concubines from other palaces.

Looking at Zimu's face which became softer and softer due to pregnancy, Qingying couldn't help but feel jealous.

Her status in the palace is not as high as before, and her former sister Hailan has distanced herself from her and is very close to Zimu.

Even though the emperor no longer allowed Hai Lan to sleep with him because he loved her, he always gave her rewards from Jingyang Palace.

Concubine Ling was already deeply loved and admired by the emperor, and now that she was pregnant, Hongli became even more worried about her.

This nervousness and the joy that came from the heart made Qingying jealous to the point of wanting to go crazy.

On the day when the news of Zimu's pregnancy came out, Hongli went to Jingren Palace.

His words were a reminder to Qingying to try not to appear in front of Zimu.

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