Chapter 276: Evil intentions
Empress Dowager Feng also felt that Xu Yanyan was not good enough for her son, but the Xu family behind Xu Yanyan was not to be underestimated, and her son would inevitably need the support of the Xu family in the future.

Thinking it over, she comforted him, "I know you've been wronged in this matter, but for the sake of the bigger picture, you should be patient for now. Once things have stabilized, if you don't like Xu Yanyan, you can get rid of her. But you should still be careful in general, so that no one can find any fault with you."

Upon hearing this, Rong Xin's unpleasant expression finally softened, and she nodded, saying, "Mother is right."

He didn't like Xu Yanyan, so after the wedding, he simply stopped going to her palace.

When the time is right, we'll cripple her.

Xu Yanyan was unaware of the emperor's intentions, but she herself disliked him. After witnessing his deliberate coldness towards her in the Cining Palace, she had even less hope for him.

She now only hopes that the regent can take her place as soon as possible, so that she won't have to stay in the deep palace for too long.

……

A few days later, Xu Yanyan married Rong Xin and became the Empress of Wei.

As Xu Yanyan expected, after completing all the ceremonies, Rong Xin simply said "Take a good rest" before turning and leaving Kunning Palace.

Xu Yanyan was not unhappy about this; on the contrary, she was completely relieved.

It would be better if the emperor didn't stay; then we wouldn't have to serve him.

Besides Yu Shu, several other noble ladies entered the palace with Xu Yanyan, including Feng Yin.

Upon learning that the emperor had not stayed overnight in the empress's palace, the women breathed a sigh of relief, while also feeling a sense of schadenfreude.

Even though Xu Yanyan was the Empress, the Emperor didn't take her seriously at all.

Yunwei was unaware of what was happening in the inner palace.

After attending the emperor's banquet, she and Rong Zhen planned to leave the palace.

At that moment, snow began to fall again from the night sky.

She took Rong Zhen's hand and was about to get into the carriage when a voice called out from behind, "Junior Sister, please wait!"

Yunwei didn't turn around. She took Rong Zhen's hand and went straight to the carriage.

Rong Zhen paused for a moment and turned his head to look.

Not far behind them stood a man in black robes, holding an umbrella and watching the Regent's carriage.

His umbrella was pulled low, so Rong Zhen couldn't see the expression on his face.

Seeing Rong Zhen looking at him, the man nodded slightly and then turned and left.

As he watched the other person walk away, Rong Zhen's handsome brows furrowed.

This person is the Grand Preceptor of Xizhou, who has come on behalf of Xizhou to congratulate the Emperor of Wei on his wedding.

Rong Zhen had already met him at the banquet and exchanged a few words with him.

He just didn't expect that Dongfang Du would know Yun Wei.

Dongfang Du still calls Yunwei his junior sister.

Is it...

Rong Zhen suppressed his doubts and boarded the carriage.

Inside the carriage, Yunwei sat there holding a hand warmer, lost in thought, unaware that Rong Zhen had even boarded.

She didn't come to her senses until Rong Zhen sat down beside her and took her hand.

"What were you thinking about just now?" Rong Zhen asked.

Yunwei shook her head, "It's nothing."

Rong Zhen's gaze fell on her clear, delicate face. He pursed his thin lips and asked in a low voice, "Why does Dongfang Du call you Junior Sister?"

Yun Wei was stunned for a moment, then said with disgust, "He was once a disciple adopted by Master, but he was wicked and was expelled from the sect long ago."

Rong Zhen was surprised.

I never expected that Dongfang Du was also a disciple of Doctor Hua. No wonder.

"He's come to Wei with ill intentions this time, so you should be careful," Yun Wei said, gripping Rong Zhen's hand tightly as she thought of something.

"Mm." Rong Zhen nodded.

He did not receive any news of Dongfang Du's arrival in Wei, because Dongfang Du bypassed him and contacted Rong Xin directly.

Even without Yunwei saying it, he knew that Dongfang Du's visit to Wei was not without ulterior motives; he must have reached some kind of cooperation with Rong Xin.

Seeing his confidence, Yunwei was no longer worried.

She leaned against the man's chest, her fingers gently pushing open the window a little.

Through the crack in the small window, I watched the snowflakes falling heavily outside. The snow fell even harder, like an undercurrent surging silently, yet chilling to the bone.

Yunwei suddenly sneezed.

Upon seeing this, Rong Zhen quickly hugged her tightly, and with his other hand, he closed the window tightly.

"If you're sleepy, take a nap," Rong Zhen gently patted Yun Wei's back.

Looking at the man in front of her, Yunwei suddenly felt at ease.

"Mmm," she responded softly, leaning against the man's firm chest and falling asleep peacefully, undisturbed by the heavy snow falling outside.

Rong Zhen held her, his chin resting gently on the top of her head, his brows furrowed with tenderness.

……

Time flies, and before we knew it, it was spring of the following year.

"vomit!"

Early in the morning, the sound of vomiting came from Qingxue Courtyard. Servants were busy handing out handkerchiefs and bringing water cups.

"Miss, are you feeling better?" Tian'er helped Yunwei, who had just finished vomiting, sit on the couch, looking very anxious.

"I...I'm fine now." Yun Wei waved her hand.

But his face was very pale after vomiting.

Yes, Yunwei is pregnant; she's been pregnant for over a month.

But she had severe morning sickness.

Even though she was skilled in medicine, she had no way to treat morning sickness.

Sweetie felt extremely sorry for Yunwei and brought her a bowl of congee to feed her.

Yunwei only ate two bites before refusing to eat any more.

She curled up lazily on the couch, her hand resting on her flat stomach, gently stroking it.

"Your Majesty!"

Just then, the sound of servants bowing could be heard outside the door.

Soon, Rong Zhen's tall figure entered the room.

Seeing Yun Wei's pale face, Rong Zhen strode over, pulled her into his arms, and frowned, saying, "You threw up again?"

"Mmm." Yunwei nodded gently in his arms.

Rong Zhen frowned. "Should we ask Doctor Xu to take a look?"

Dr. Xu is a doctor at Qianjintang Hospital and specializes in gynecology.

"No need to look, it won't change anything. Besides, morning sickness is a normal symptom for pregnant women, it will subside after a while." Yun Wei shook her head, not wanting Rong Zhen to worry about this, so she changed the subject, "The spring hunt is in a few days, how are your preparations going?"

“Everything is in place,” Rong Zhen said.

Upon hearing this, Yun Wei nodded and said nothing more.

The emperor planned to harm Rong Zhen during the spring hunt and conspired with Dongfang Du to achieve this.

This matter was originally a very secret, but the emperor never expected that it was Mu Tianji who leaked it, and that he told Rong Zhen and Yun Wei about this secret.

Although Mu Tianji outwardly pledged allegiance to the emperor, he was in reality Rong Zhen and Yun Wei's spy.

Last year, in order to convince the emperor of Mu Tianji's belief, Yunwei even staged a play with Mu Tianji.

The emperor wanted the treasure in Yunwei's possession, so Yunwei made a fake treasure map.

Using the pretext of Physician Hua, Mu Tianji tricked Yunwei out of the "treasure map," but then presented it to the emperor.

As a result, Yunwei and Mu Tianji "broke up," and everyone in the capital knew about it.

From that moment on, the emperor lowered his guard against Mu Tianji and no longer avoided discussing important matters with him.

The reason was that "treasure map," which did indeed lead them to the treasure vault.

However, there weren't many jewels in that vault.

It was then that the emperor learned that Yunwei's treasure was divided into ten locations, and the treasure trove he found was only one of them.

Even so, those jewels were enough for him to train his troops.

This is why the emperor trusted Mu Tianji so much.


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