Chapter 365 Her Majesty's Harem 304
Chapter 365 Her Majesty's Harem 304
Shang Xuan said sarcastically, "Your Majesty, if you indulge yourself like this, it will be very detrimental to your health. Now that you are finally pregnant, it is best for you to stay in the palace and rest assured to take care of the baby."
The rising ending tone seemed to contain countless deep meanings, and there was a hint of different emotions in his eyes, lingering on Yan Jiu.
Yan Jiu didn't seem to understand the irony, and instead smiled faintly in response, "Lord Shang, you care about me so much. I'm truly touched. I heard that General Shang has always wanted a grandson, so I think it wouldn't be a bad idea for you and I to have one."
Shang Xuan's face suddenly turned red, all the way to his ears, and his fair neck was also stained with a blush. He stammered, "You...what nonsense are you talking about? Who wants to have a baby with you?"
It looked like a cat whose tail was stepped on, frightened and annoyed.
Yan Jiu thought that Shang Xuan was a truly stunning little handsome boy when he was shy, and couldn't help but teasing him, "But don't worry, my dear Shang. I can't have a child with you now. I'll wait until I have this baby, and then I can have one with you slowly. You should wait in line first."
Shang Xuan was angry and ashamed, with mixed feelings in his heart.
He kicked off and used his lightness skills to jump onto the wall. With the help of the wall, he disappeared from everyone's sight after a few leaps.
Yan Jiu looked at the direction Shang Xuan left, with a meaningful smile on his face.
Boy, you can't escape from the palm of this queen's hand.
Then he returned to the empress dowager's birthday banquet in a majestic manner with a large group of imperial doctors and guards.
Before anyone could react, a group of imperial doctors couldn't wait to spread the news of the empress's pregnancy.
In an instant, the entire banquet was like a lake into which a huge rock had been thrown, causing huge waves to surge. Everyone's faces were filled with shock, and the originally lively banquet instantly fell into noise and chaos.
Yan Jiu looked calm, his eyes swept over the crowd lightly, and he raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet.
He then ordered people to remove the poisoned wine, food and vegetables prepared by the empress dowager.
The tables of delicacies that originally held hidden secrets were quickly cleared away.
At this time, the assassins carefully arranged by the Third Prince and the Fifth Princess had no chance to make any move before they were checked out one by one by the suddenly increased number of guards.
They were escorted to the Sky Prison, and their faces still showed the reluctance and astonishment of not being able to carry out their plan.
The four imperial concubines were whispering with their confidants around them.
Soon, the news of Yan Jiu's pregnancy spread like wildfire and reached the ears of the major families outside the palace.
The four major families that were secretly preparing to rebel stopped all their actions instantly after hearing the news.
Her Majesty the Queen's firstborn son is undoubtedly the first choice for the crown prince, and will surely ascend the supreme throne in the future.
If this child comes from a royal concubine's family, then this family will be able to rise to the top overnight and enjoy wealth and glory.
In this case, why bother taking the risk of rebellion and gamble on an unknown future?
The Queen Mother was originally sitting on the Fengyi Throne. When she heard that Empress Yan Jiu was pregnant, the smile on her face froze instantly.
A hint of gloom flashed across his eyes, but he quickly regained his graceful demeanor. He only slightly clenched the handkerchief in his hand and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty is pregnant. This is a great joy for the royal family. We will take good care of you and ensure that your Majesty and the heir are safe and sound."
But the reluctance and calculation hidden in his eyes are like a beast about to be released from a cage, ready to burst out at the right moment.
The ministers were stunned at first, but then they reacted and knelt down, shouting, "Your Majesty, the blessings are as great as heaven. The arrival of the royal heir is a blessing to the country. May God bless our dynasty."
The four concubines who usually acted high and mighty now knelt on the cold ground like docile sheep and began to flatter Her Majesty who was sitting on the dragon throne.
For a long time, the most hated thing for these imperial concubines was to be chosen by Empress Yan Jiu when serving in the palace at night.
But tonight was an exception. They all hoped that Yan Jiu would turn over their cards.
The reason is simply to find out whose fetus in Yan Jiu's belly belongs to.
After all, this matter is of great importance. If it is not thoroughly investigated, my status in the palace will probably be affected in the future.
In the harem, most of the male concubines were forcibly taken by the empress.
Naturally, the four imperial concubines who held high status and attracted much attention were not spared from this fate.
These men originally came from prominent families, and were either children of aristocratic families or young masters of wealthy families.
Each of them is a graceful and talented person, with a bright future waiting for them to explore and pursue.
However, now she is forced to step into the palace, trapped all day long in this harem that seems magnificent but is actually like a cage, and becomes one of the many concubines of Her Majesty the Queen.
Their hearts were filled with resentment towards this foolish and tyrannical queen.
Although he appeared to be fawning on her, he was secretly dissatisfied and had been planning a rebellion. He was waiting for the right time to overthrow the Queen's rule and regain his freedom and dignity.
——Her Majesty the Queen suddenly became pregnant.
This made the four powerful imperial concubines confused and at a loss for a moment.
Tang Jin: "I have a child."
Song Yin: "I'm going to be a father."
Chu Huaiyun: "I want to be the queen, and Yan Jiu can only let me sleep with her from now on."
Qin Yefeng: "I will kill all the other concubines."
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