A middle-aged emperor, childless, was blessed with a beautiful and pregnant concubine who entered th

As for whether Xie Jinghong would come, she specifically asked the system to notify her in advance.

Whether he comes or not, she'll use the same excuse.

Consort Zhen is as beautiful as a fairy, gentle, kind, sincere and lovely.

Her public image cannot be ruined until she avenges herself and her brother.

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Chang Le Palace.

Upon receiving the news, Consort Chen instinctively gripped her teacup tightly.

"What did you say?"

"Did the Empress Dowager and His Majesty summon all the imperial physicians on duty to Cining Palace?"

"Did they say why?"

"Is the Empress Dowager or His Majesty unwell?"

Consort Chen has now had her palace power stripped by Emperor Qianwu, and Princess Chaoyang has not returned to the capital, so they are extremely idle every day.

However, she had been in charge of the harem for many years, and even though she had temporarily lost her power, she still had many spies in the harem.

She received the news early in the morning.

Granny Chen spoke cryptically, "Your Majesty, if His Majesty were unwell, he would not have summoned the imperial physician to Cining Palace."

"If the Empress Dowager were unwell, she wouldn't have chosen this time..."

"At this time every day, the Empress Dowager summons the newly entered Consort Jin Baolin and Consort Zhen to the Cining Palace."

"It is said that His Majesty has just issued an imperial decree, promoting Jin Baolin to the rank of Beauty."

Consort Chen was taken aback. "Why was she suddenly promoted?"

Compared to the stunningly beautiful Consort Zhen, Consort Chen disliked the vulgar Jin Meiren even more.

Although Jin Meiren is obsequious, she always manages to flatter in the wrong way and lacks tact, making her unappealing.

Of course, she didn't like Consort Zhen either.

With that seductive look, she was specifically there to seduce His Majesty.

Granny Chen: "Your Highness, there's only one reason why this newly arrived Baolin could be promoted after just one month in the palace..."

Consort Chen suddenly came to her senses.

"You gave her that medicine secretly?"

Consort Chen suddenly remembered something.

For the past month, Consort Zhen has enjoyed almost exclusive favor, while Consort Jin has only received it occasionally.

The old men in the harem were like a stagnant pool.

Some of the concubines, like Consort Chen, were unwilling to accept this situation.

Although no one could conceive a child, those who gained His Majesty's favor received real rewards.

They have to compete for favor just for those gorgeous clothes and jewelry!

Especially Consort Chen.

She thought of His Majesty, and her heart was breaking.

Consort Zhen was granted the title of Consort as soon as she entered the palace, despite the many unfavorable rumors surrounding her.

At the same time, Consort Chen belatedly realized that the reason His Majesty and the Empress Dowager ordered Zhou Mingchong to be released was because of that vile woman, Consort Zhen.

Before she even entered the palace, she was able to make the Emperor and the Empress Dowager willing to let Chaoyang be heartbroken for her sake.

This shows that His Majesty truly cares about that Zhou woman!

This was something Consort Chen could not tolerate.

Your Majesty may favor other concubines, but you cannot love them.

She bore him his only child; if His Majesty has a lover, that child can only be hers.

Consort Chen firmly believed this.

But Zhou Mingyi's appearance shattered all of that.

She was on high alert.

Just then, Lady Jin came to surrender, and Consort Chen came up with a plan.

She obtained a new prescription that, once taken, could forcefully aid conception.

But in the end, the child could not be born.

If Lady Jin becomes pregnant, she will surely be able to steal His Majesty's attention from that vile Consort Zhen.

What if that child died at the hands of Consort Zhen?

Can His Majesty still tolerate such a woman?

To everyone's surprise, Granny Chen shook her head in silence.

Consort Chen suddenly stood up. "What did you say? You didn't give her the medicine? How could she possibly..."

Consort Chen was on high alert.

If Jin Meiren conceived that child after taking the medicine she gave her, she would never be so nervous.

A child that is known to be unable to be born poses no threat.

"Could she really be some kind of 'chosen one'?"

Just then, a spoiled voice suddenly rang out, "What 'Chosen One'?"

"Mother, I'm not in the capital. Do you miss me?"

Princess Chaoyang has returned.

She had been traveling for a month, and upon her return, she couldn't wait to enter the palace.

When Consort Chen saw her beloved daughter, her expression suddenly softened with affection. The mother and daughter clasped hands tightly. "Please sit down quickly. Did you enjoy your outing?"

"While you are not in the capital, your mother misses you every moment."

"My son! You've gotten darker and thinner."

Princess Chaoyang was very displeased upon hearing this.

"My mother doesn't know how to say anything nice."

"During my month in Jiangnan, I wore a veiled hat whenever I went out. You can say I've lost weight, but if you say I've gotten darker, I won't stand for it!"

Princess Chaoyang clung to Consort Chen's waist and acted coquettishly for a while before the mother and daughter got down to business.

"What?"

"Mother, are you saying that Consort Jin is pregnant?"

"How is this possible?"

Overwhelmed with shock, Princess Chaoyang's eyes widened in disbelief.

Then a hint of hostility welled up in his eyes.

"That child absolutely cannot be born."

Consort Chen hurriedly grabbed her daughter's hand, "Chaoyang, you mustn't act rashly!"

"Whether Consort Jin is pregnant or not, the Empress Dowager has not yet received definite news."

"If it's true, your grandmother and father will absolutely not allow you to act recklessly!"

Consort Chen spoke in a rare stern tone.

She was also very upset, but after seeing her daughter, Consort Chen suddenly realized that if Consort Jin was really pregnant, it would be better than Consort Zhen being pregnant.

Consort Zhen has already won the emperor's favor, and since she is already a consort, it is not impossible for her to become empress if she gives birth to a prince in the future.

But Kim is different.

She came from an ordinary background and was vulgar and foolish.

Even if she gives birth to a prince, with proper management, it might be a good thing for both mother and daughter.

Princess Chaoyang didn't think so.

She was her father's only princess and her grandmother's only granddaughter.

She never imagined that other children would compete with her for her affection.

For the sake of an unborn child, would the emperor and his grandmother really kill her?

"Mother, you're so foolish!"

"Our lives in the palace are so comfortable now, all because I am Father's only son, and you are the only one who bore him a child!"

"If that woman surnamed Jin were to bear an heir for the Emperor, and if it were a prince, then..."

Consort Chen immediately and decisively replied, "That is your own brother."

"The Kim family is foolish. His Majesty only cares about that child, not the Kim family."

"As long as we bring that child here, from now on, our daughter and I will have a place in the harem, and even in the imperial court..."

At this point, Consort Chen's eyes suddenly lit up. "If we raise that child well, even your father will look at us differently. Then the four of us can live a peaceful life!"

Chaoyang was stunned.

Consort Chen immediately said, "My son! Listen to your mother, and don't do anything reckless."

"Last time you harmed Consort Zhen, that wretched woman was lucky to survive. Although His Majesty and the Empress Dowager won't punish you for that wretched woman, children are different; they are the lifeblood of your father and grandmother!"

Although Princess Chaoyang was vicious and domineering, she was not stupid after all.

Although he was very resentful, he heeded Consort Chen's advice.

She first obediently greeted the Empress Dowager and Emperor Qianwu, and then told them about the interesting things that happened during her trip to the south of the Yangtze River, which made the Empress Dowager laugh heartily.

However, when she subtly inquired about Consort Jin's affairs, the Empress Dowager remained tight-lipped.