Although the rumors about Ye Zhen had not completely subsided, with the deaths of those who had talked about her behind her back, gradually no one dared to talk aloud anymore. A new rumor appeared in the capital, saying that the child in the belly of the empress was the right one, and it was because of these people's gossip that she suffered retribution. Otherwise, how could she not even speak? The doctor did not know the cause of the illness, but all aspects of her body were very good, but she was punished by the heavens.
Everyone was still in awe of the heavenly punishment, and soon no one dared to talk about Ye Zhen.
For this matter, Pei Shi went to the palace to tell Ye Zhen that she wanted her daughter to be at ease. Even the heavens were helping her.
Ye Zhen listened to Pei Shi's words and just smiled faintly. She knew very well why those people could not speak. Originally, she wanted Xue Lin and Wu Chong to find out the root cause. But after thinking about it, even if they found out, the news had already spread in the capital. Even if the person who wanted to harm her was killed, it would not stop others from continuing to talk about her. The best way was to let them have fear in their hearts and not dare to mention her again.
That's why there was the appearance of the heavenly punishment.
"Niang, I've always been at ease. Do I look like I can't eat or sleep well?" Ye Zhen said to Pei Shi with a smile.
Pei Shi looked at Ye Zhen. This girl seemed to be really open-minded. She didn't look worried at all. "You, fortunately, the emperor tolerates and dotes on you."
Otherwise, she didn't know who could protect her.
"It's good that you can be so open-minded. The most important thing now is to give birth to the child safely," Pei Shi said.
"Eldest brother said that he will go to the palace tomorrow, and the emperor has agreed." Ye Zhen knew that Pei Shi had been worried about her. She made up her mind after knowing the rumors in the capital, but she didn't tell Pei Shi for fear that she would be more worried.
At the mention of Lu Xiangzhi, Pei shi's face darkened. "If you see him, talk to him nicely and ask him to look at a girl. He actually used all sorts of excuses and refused to agree. I'm about to die of anger!"
Ye Zhen chuckled. "Niang, who do you want my eldest brother to see?"
"Didn't we hire someone else to be a matchmaker before? It was also someone else who wanted to see him. Sigh, I don't know how the Su family is doing. I plan to ask Madam Huang to go to the Su family and ask them. If they are interested, then it's settled. We can't rely on your brother," Mrs. Pei said.
"I'll scold him for you tomorrow," Ye Zhen said immediately. She had said before that she would see the Su family's daughter, but she had forgotten about it because of her own affairs. It seemed that she would have to see her in the next two days.
Only then did Madam Pei laugh.
After sending Pei Shi away, Ye Zhen hesitated whether to let someone invite the Su family's daughter into the palace. In this way, it seemed too conspicuous. It would not be good for the Su family's daughter. She must find a way to have the best of both worlds.
"Hong Ying, come here!" Ye Zhen beckoned Hong Ying to her side.
After giving Hong Ying a few instructions, Ye Zhen let Hong Ying go out of the palace. Ye Zhen was a little bored in Hua Qing Palace. Seeing that the sun was already in the west and the heat had dissipated, she asked Hong Ling to accompany her to the Imperial Garden.
The Imperial Garden was not far from her palace. It was less than a quarter of an hour's walk. As for the scenery, Ye Zhen felt that even if the scenery in the palace was beautiful, she still liked the freedom of the outside world.
"Niang niang, there is a waterside pavilion in front. It's the coolest place now. Would you like to sit there?" The summer heat was still there, and only the waterside pavilion by the lake was cool.
Ye Zhen was now in her third month, and she was more afraid of the heat than usual. She dared not put too much ice in the house. Since she was in the Imperial Garden today, she wanted to go for a walk by the lake. "Let's go!"
The waterside pavilion in the Imperial Garden looked like an octagonal pavilion from a distance. In order to block the heat wave, it was surrounded by reed mats. The mats were rolled up in the evening because the breeze on the lake was cooler.
"Is there any movement in the palace recently?" Ye Zhen slowly passed the nine-zigzag covered bridge and looked at the colorful flowers in the garden. She felt that they were a little too beautiful.
"This servant has not heard of any movement. Niang niang, is there a problem?" Hong Ling did not quite understand what Ye Zhen meant. Since the empress dowager was sent away, everything in the palace had returned to normal. Who dared to jump out at this time? Wasn't that asking for trouble?
What Ye Zhen wanted to know was about Mo Rongzhan's attitude towards the imperial concubines in the harem. He had not come to her for several days, and she had not heard of any imperial concubines being brought up. She thought that he did not come to the palace because he was preparing to let her fall out of favor.
Since the palace was so calm, nothing should have happened. He was busy with the things ahead.
Ye Zhen sighed in her heart and felt hard for Mo Rongzhan. It was not easy for him to be an emperor. In addition to collecting debts from the royal family, the war in Xiliang was also a big stone weighing on his heart. He had to deal with the Northern Dark Kingdom and at the same time, he had to be wary of the Qi Kingdom.
"Niang niang …"
Immersed in her own thoughts, Ye Zhen did not look ahead. Only when she heard Hong Ling's tone change did she return to her senses and look up at the waterside pavilion in front of her.
Seeing Mo Rongzhan sitting in the waterside pavilion, Ye Zhen's eyes lit up. Just as she was about to walk over, she saw a pair of white hands holding a teapot appear in front of Mo Rongzhan. She froze for a moment, took a few steps forward, then stopped.
Mo Rongzhan was drinking tea here, and next to him was … Hu Yue 'er serving him.
"Your Majesty!" Hong Ling's expression was one of panic. She hadn't expected to see this scene in the Imperial Garden!
Ye Zhen sighed in her heart. Probably, Mo Rongzhan intended to use Hu Yue 'er. If she ran to him like this, maybe she would ruin his plan.
"That Hu Wanpin was so subservient in front of Your Ladyship, but it turns out she's also a vixen. She's really too evil!" Hong Ling cursed in a low voice.
"She's also a mistress in the palace. How is it bad to serve the emperor?" Ye Zhen smiled faintly. "Let's go, lest we ruin the emperor's mood."
Hong Ling looked at Ye Zhen unwillingly and distressed. Was the emperor's love for her Ladyship only this much? Obviously … obviously, the emperor liked her so much. How could he turn his head and dote on another concubine? "Your Ladyship, don't you go? Don't let Hu Wanpin …"
Ye Zhen glanced at her coldly. "This consort doesn't have to do that!"
Even if she knew that Mo Rongzhan was just putting on an act, she would not appear in front of him like this!
It's too degrading! She was not like this!
Ye Zhen no longer looked at the waterside pavilion. She turned and went back. Mo Rongzhan decided to use others to protect her. She had already expressed her opposition, but he did not agree.
He never believed that she could protect herself!
Hong Ling stamped her feet, cursed Hu Wanpin several times in her heart, and hurriedly followed Ye Zhen's footsteps.
(Nine-headed Bird Academy)
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