Seeing the dumbfounded look on the soft Guifei, Yu Yao only felt very funny.
She stifled the urge to laugh and continued to act out her deep affection for Yebinchen.
Talking about how much she loves Yebinchen, that without Yebinchen she would be unable to live... and so on.
The soft Guifei was thoroughly grossed out. These words were hers to say before, but hearing them how could they be so gross?
It was so disgusting she wanted to vomit.
Eventually, she couldn't take it anymore, walked out with a face like she was in a constipated state.
Watching the shadow of the soft Guifei leave in a hurry, Yu Yao raised his lips and looked full of mockery.
Walk the path of the white lotus, leaving no path for others to follow.
When dealing with people like the soft Guifei, this is how it should be done.
She left quickly.
In less than half an hour, rumors spread that Consort Yao loves the Emperor deeply, loving him so much that without him she would not be able to live.
In no time, the rumors were spreading throughout the entire palace.
Imperial study.
Yebinchen, who was handling official business, learned about it instantly. The smile on his lips couldn't be suppressed, and he was overjoyed in his heart.
Consort Yao truly loves herself so much that she loves herself to the point of being unable to live without her.
How could she be so foolish? This is the harem. I can't have only her.
Never mind, from now on, I'll show her more favor.
"Fu'an, go to the Imperial Treasury and pick out some good things to send to Yuexian Palace."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Fu Gonggong respectfully replied and quickly retreated.
...
Yu Yao had just returned to Yuexian Palace when she received a reminder from the system that told her: Yebeichen's goodwill has risen by 5 points, already 85.
"85 points? That's quite good. That's already love!"
Knowing that Yebeichen loved herself, Yu Yao's mood was extremely good.
She thought she didn't need to spend too much energy on Yebeichen.
Instead, she should think about how to bring down the Empress.
As long as the Empress remains in power, she won't be able to sit in that position.
The Empress's health is excellent, and she may still live for several decades.
That's too long for her to wait.
Then the only way is to find a way for Yebeichen to get rid of the Empress.
The Empress is the Mother of the Nation. Unless she commits a huge mistake, she won't be easily deposed.
What kind of mistake would be considered a huge one?
Murdering the offspring of the emperor should be considered a huge mistake...
Yu Yao looked at her belly and had an idea in her mind, but she was afraid to take the risk.
She was also a bit undecided.
Shortly after, Fu Gonggong came with the emperor's rewards.
After meeting and exchanging pleasantries, they were polite to each other twice. Yu Yao accepted the rewards and then smiled to see Fu Gonggong off.
She looked at the things sent by Yebeichen: warm and cool chess pieces, triple-inlaid ruyi (auspicious object), golden-inlaid jade begonia landscape, and a glass bottle with double ears...
There were over 20 or 30 items, all of them good things and very exquisite.
"Qingtan, choose some suitable ones to display. The rest will be stored in the warehouse."
Yu Yao gave orders to Qingtan.
She couldn't help yawning.
As the pregnancy period lengthened, early pregnancy reactions also appeared. It wasn't occasional dry heaving, or inexplicably wanting to sleep.
Sometimes, she could fall asleep just by sitting there.
Qingtan also noticed something was off.
"Madam, have you missed your period for a long time?"
The menstrual pad was already prepared, but it hasn't been used yet.
Yu Yao nodded slightly, "It has been a while since it hasn't come."
She was pregnant, so her menstruation naturally wouldn't come.
"Madam, why don't we ask a palace physician to come and take a look?"
Qingtan suddenly thought of something and exclaimed excitedly!
Yu Yao touched her stomach, thinking that it has been about two months, hiding it any longer is not appropriate, and said: "Go and invite him."
She yawned again, so sleepy that she couldn't keep her eyes open.
She went back into the room.
"Madam, the sun is shining now. Let me open the curtain for you and let the sunshine in, so that you can sleep comfortably and warmly."
"Good!"
Yu Yao nodded, and soon fell asleep.
When she woke up, she saw an old palace physician had come to Yuexian Palace.
Last name Zhou, around fifty years old, with exquisite medical skills and a deep background.
"Please, Your Majesty, let the old doctor take a look at your hand."
The doctor Zhou respectfully said.
Yu Yao extended her hand, allowing Doctor Zhou to take her pulse.
After examining Yu Yao's pulse, Doctor Zhou's face was filled with excitement. However, since there hasn't been a pregnant concubine in the palace for a long time, he dared not confirm.
He carefully took her pulse again.
Until he confirmed it was a slippery pulse, Doctor Zhou smiled and said, "Congratulations, Consort Yao."
Yu Yao pretended not to know, looking confused towards Doctor Zhou, "What are you congratulating me for?"
"Madam, you are two and a half months pregnant."
Qingtan and Qingyu, they all heard this, and their faces were filled with surprise.
Then, they were all excited.
Madam, the child you carry is the only offspring of the emperor. As long as this child is born safely, his future is unlimited.
How could that not make them excited?
"Madam, it's been a long time since a concubine in the palace has been pregnant. Can Doctor Zhou really confirm that you are pregnant?"
Yu Yao pretended to be surprised and asked, as if she was a bit disbelieving.
"Old Minister took the pulse several times, and there's no doubt that Your Majesty indeed has a slippery pulse."
"But I've been serving the emperor lately, so will that hurt the baby?"
Yu Yao was worried again.
Her expression was one of genuine fear, as if she were really afraid something might be wrong with the child.
"Madam, don't worry. The fetus is very healthy and there are no major issues."
Yu Yao was now relieved, giving a large bag of tea leaves to Doctor Zhou, and then sent him out in good spirits.
Yuexian Palace was in a state of jubilation.
Imperial study.
Yebinchen was discussing national affairs with the ministers.
Fu Gonggong hurried in and whispered a few words in the emperor's ear.
Yebinchen's eyes instantly shone brightly, almost blinding a few of the elderly ministers.
"Is it true?"
Fu Gonggong nodded with a smile, his voice low, "It was confirmed by Doctor Zhou, and he checked it several times."
Yebinchen's eyes shone even brighter, and the strong joy filled him, making his hands start to tremble.
A few elderly ministers murmured to themselves, wondering what could have made the emperor so happy. They watched him in awe, so excited.
Could it be that one of the concubines is pregnant?
What else could make the emperor this happy besides a pregnant concubine?
But thinking about the fact that no concubines have been pregnant in the harem for so many years, they dismissed this idea.
Duan Wang, standing in the forefront of the group of elderly ministers, dropped his eyelids slightly, his eyes dark and deep, lost in thought.
He naturally didn't want Yebinchen to have a child.
If Yebinchen had a child, he would not adopt his children anymore.
He couldn't have that position himself, but it would be good for his child to sit on it.
As the eldest brother of Yebinchen, the Duke of Ping was originally close to the throne. If he had not pretended not to be interested in the throne, he might have been killed by the Empress Dowager and Yebinchen back then.
He would not have survived to this day, let alone secured the title of prince.
The Duke of Ping had never given up on the throne and had been plotting in the dark all along.
The poison he had put on Yebinchen earlier was his work.
The Duke of Ping's purpose was to ensure that Yebinchen had no offspring, thus allowing him to adopt his own children.
With his plan on the verge of success, the Duke of Ping wouldn't let Yebinchen have a child.
Yebinchen did not notice the expression of Duan Wang, nor did he pay attention to the murmurs of the elderly ministers. With a wave of his hand, he said, "What do you have to say, my ministers? We'll discuss it in the afternoon."
"I have some matters to attend to. You all may go back."
The elderly ministers looked at each other in confusion, and eventually, they could only bow and leave.
Duan Wang's eyes grew even darker, but he kept his face calm and followed the others to leave.
After returning to his mansion, Duke Duan immediately ordered his spies in the palace to find out if any concubine was pregnant.
That's all right.
If there was indeed a concubine who was pregnant, he would find a way to get rid of her.
