"What news?" Ye Jun narrowed his eyes.
Lu He lowered her voice, "I have a fellow villager sister who works in the laundry department. She said that Lady Yi has never sent me clothes soiled by her period. So I became suspicious and went to the kitchen to inquire about it. They also said that Lady Yi's meals have been particularly exquisite recently, and she doesn't want any raw, cold or spicy food. She loved to eat crabs last year, but she hasn't ordered them even once this year."
"Could it be that she is pregnant?" Ye Jun reacted immediately.
"I dare not say for sure, but it looks like it." Lu He said.
She had a miscarriage last year and got pregnant again this year. It seems that Mrs. Wu has a physique that makes it easy for her to get pregnant.
Ye Jun raised his eyebrows slightly, "Don't make this public yet, go and find out carefully. If it is true, I will be very happy."
"Jieyu, she is a beauty now. If she gets pregnant, she will definitely be promoted. When she gives birth to a child, she will surpass you. And you are still happy!" Nan Zhi stamped her feet anxiously.
Ye Jun smiled indifferently, "Why should I be unhappy? This person is here to shield me."
"Don't just look at the fact that she is superior to me now. Even if she gives birth to a child and is promoted to concubine, there is still a long way to go, and there are still battles to be fought. Why should I be in a hurry to gain a temporary advantage?"
"I've been too popular recently, and I don't know how many people hate me. If Miss Ziyi is really pregnant, a beautiful woman who is favored, has a good family background, and is pregnant, oh no, it might be Jieyu, she is in the front, but she can attract a lot of fire for me."
After the words were explained clearly, the two girls understood, but they still felt uncomfortable.
Others are pregnant, but my mistress is still taking those pills and refuses to have children. It's really worrying.
But they didn't say it out loud. After all, the two girls knew that Ye Jun was a very opinionated person and she would not change her mind easily once she made up her mind.
It is probably not the time to have children right now.
No one was invited to Jiuchen Palace that day, and Ning Chen did not enter the harem, so there was no disturbance.
When Ye Jun woke up the next day, he had a sad face.
"Why are you unhappy this morning, Jieyu?" Nan Zhi asked carefully as she helped her get dressed.
Ye Jun rubbed his temples, his tone was very helpless, "I didn't go to pay my respects yesterday, and I went to the emperor's bed the day before yesterday. They didn't catch me yesterday, but now they have the chance, they must squeeze me to death."
Although I'm not afraid, I'm still upset.
Who wants to quarrel every day
Huiyue came in with clothes in her arms, and laughed when she heard this, "Didn't Concubine Jieyu say before going to bed last night that she wanted to debate with the scholars? Why is she so listless when she woke up today?"
"Well... everyone doesn't want to go to work sometimes." Ye Jun snorted.
"Go to work?" Huiyue was puzzled.
Ye Jun didn't know how to explain, so he just laughed it off, "Anyway, I just don't want to argue. Dress up nicely today, and don't look like you're easy to bully."
“Okay, okay, then you can comb your hair into a double-knife bun and wear that set of gilded peacock head ornaments. It will make you look more heroic and generous.” Nan Zhi said with a smile.
The two girls came together to dress up, and their efforts were not in vain. Today's outfit is indeed very imposing.
There is only one drawback, the gold-plated jewelry is really heavy.
When they arrived at Fengqi Palace and had just sat down, several people in high positions came.
As soon as Concubine Shu came in, her eyes blazed with anger when she saw Ye Jun, but the maid beside her pulled her sleeve, so she endured it and didn't say anything.
Ever since the eldest princess fell ill, the emperor has never been to Changchun Palace again. He would send someone to see the child and take the child to Jiuchen Palace once, but in short, he would never see her.
Therefore, Concubine Shu had no confidence, and even though she was angry, she did not dare to vent it on Ye Jun who was in power.
But she didn't dare, but there were others who dared.
As soon as Concubine Wende arrived, her eyes fell on Ye Jun.
Looking at her dress made of water brocade, I felt very uncomfortable.
Shuiyun brocade is precious. She had obtained a piece of it when she was in the palace before, and ordered someone to make a coverlet for her. She still has it today. Only after she entered the palace and got the position of concubine could she afford to use these things properly.
But Ye Jun's outfit today was all made of Shuiyun brocade, even the round fan in her hand was made of moonlight gauze, not a single part of it was not precious.
This material was not given by Ning Chen, but was sent by the Chu family. Concubine Wende knew it in her heart, but she was still jealous.
She didn't care about her family background before, but now she actually cares about it.
Isn't it because of her humble family background that she can't afford these things? But Ye Jun is just a concubine, but she has everything she needs. This confidence is not given by the emperor, but by her mother's family.
"Ming Jieyu's outfit is quite good. After all, she is favored by the emperor, so she is extraordinary. Yesterday, she didn't even come to pay her respects. She is usually sharp-tongued and will bully others. Why aren't you afraid of being criticized?"
When Concubine Wende said this, everyone's eyes suddenly focused on her.
There's no other reason. Concubine Wende never makes things difficult for others.
Ye Jun should be considered one of the few who were named.
But it is not surprising when you think about it. Although Concubine Wende has given birth to the eldest prince, her favor is no longer the same as before when she suppressed everyone in the harem.
"I was exempted from paying respects for one day by the grace of the emperor. I did not mean to not come. If I did not do it on purpose, why would I be afraid of being gossiped about?" Ye Jun stood up and said calmly.
Concubine Wende snorted coldly, "Your Majesty's grace is grace. If you have respect for the Empress, you will come to pay your respects. How can the Emperor stop you? I think you are spoiled by your favor!"
"If you say that you are spoiled by the emperor's favor, I would never dare to agree. Your Highness has given birth to the eldest prince and is the virtuous concubine. You are the one favored by the emperor."
Ye Jun frowned slightly, but knowing that it was not a good time to confront Concubine Wende head-on, he quickly lowered his head, looking respectful and not wanting to compete.
Concubine Wende punched cotton. Although she didn't vent all her anger, she still had her rationality. She was unwilling to condescend to argue with the young concubine. Seeing Ye Jun lowered her head, she didn't make things difficult for her anymore.
Everyone thought they could see how the new favorites and the old favorites would fight each other, but they were disappointed that nothing really happened.
But this still cannot extinguish everyone's desire to cause trouble.
The Queen smiled as she came out, "I feel relieved to see that there are more lovable people around the Emperor. Over the years, only Concubine Wende has been serving by his side, and I was always afraid that she would be tired. Now Fang Xiuyi, Concubine Ming, and Concubine Yi can share some of the responsibilities, which is a good thing. The eldest prince is weak, and Concubine Wende can focus more on the child."
"Of course. The Queen doesn't accompany you often, so I and my sisters should take on the responsibility. It is indeed very tiring to take care of a child. When the Queen gives birth to a legitimate child, you will understand how it feels."
Concubine Wende was not a fool. She would hear the provocation in the Queen's words, so she responded indifferently.
After all, she has been favored for so many years, it's not that she doesn't have a temper.
When it came to offspring, the queen's eyes dimmed a little. This really touched her sore spot.
But it's still stable.
He didn't show it on his face at the time, but after saying some gossip, he sent the person away early, which showed that he was still angry.