Chapter 384: The Concubine Who Was Buried with the Emperor VS The Ruthless and Romantic Emperor 32
Liu Mengyan withdrew her gaze and stopped looking at Yu Yao.

She looked at Wen Zhaoyuan, her eyes full of blessings, her voice cold but respectful: "Thank you for your reminder, Your Majesty, but in this palace, whether you are favored or not is not something I can control. Everything depends on the will of the emperor."

Wen Zhaoyuan snorted lightly, with a hint of sourness in her words: "Madam Shu is quite open-minded, but the favor of the harem will not come for no reason, and you need to have some means to obtain it."

Liu Mengyan raised the corner of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile: "Your Majesty is right, but I still need to slowly understand the word 'means'."

Concubine Lu chuckled, her eyes swept back and forth between Liu Mengyan and Yu Yao, and said meaningfully: "Noble Lady Shu, you are new to the palace, so you naturally don't know how powerful Concubine Qin is. She went from a palace maid to a concubine in just over two months, but she was able to firmly grasp the emperor's favor in her hands. You can see how powerful she is. If you don't want to be easily outdone, you have to plan carefully."

Liu Mengyan was secretly shocked. Concubine Qin was originally a palace maid? And it only took two months for her to go from a palace maid to a concubine?

Her eyes flickered slightly as she looked at this gorgeous yet depressing palace, with a myriad of thoughts in her mind.

Thinking that her appearance was no worse than Concubine Qin's and that she had been carefully nurtured by her family since childhood, there was no reason for her to lose to a palace maid.

Yu Yao rolled her eyes speechlessly. This Concubine Lu really spared no effort to cause trouble for her.

But I was too lazy to pay attention and pretended I didn't hear it.

The atmosphere in Fengyi Palace became increasingly subtle, and the concubines were all watching the developments.

The queen smiled meaningfully, said a few polite words, and then let everyone go.

For ten days in a row, it was Concubine Shu who slept with the emperor, and the concubines in the harem could no longer sit still.

At that time, Concubine Li, Concubine Zhen, and Concubine Qin could only serve the emperor in the emperor's bedchamber for five consecutive days at most, but Concubine Shu enjoyed exclusive favor for ten consecutive days.

In the harem, various discussions were heard one after another.

The breeze blew gently through the palace gardens, and the leaves rustled, as if telling the troubles in the harem.

Wen Zhaoyuan said sourly: "This noble lady Shu is really resourceful. She has only been in the palace for a few days, but she has already charmed the emperor to this extent."

Ning Zhaoyi also echoed, looking melancholy, "Yes, if this continues, how can we ever get ahead?"

There was a lot of gossip in the harem. Some concubines were so jealous that their eyes turned red. They privately called Liu Mengyan a foxy woman.

Yu Yao took it easy in her own palace. It was normal for someone to be favored or out of favor in the harem.

It was only ten days. During the mourning period, she had been in the emperor's bedchamber for almost a month, but no one knew about it.

She just felt that this noble lady did not know how to restrain herself and was so conspicuous, which might not be a good thing.

Seeing her mistress's calmness, Liuli was still worried. "My mistress, Lady Shu is so favored, aren't you worried?"

Fortunately, the emperor would come to Yihe Hall to accompany the master during the day, and sometimes he would ask the master to go to Taihe Hall for meals.

Otherwise, she would really worry about the young lady's future.

Yu Yao shook her head gently, "Why should I worry? It may not be a bad thing for me if Concubine Shu is favored. This way, everyone will not keep their eyes on me."

Because Concubine Shu had been in the emperor's bedchamber for ten consecutive days, the object of ridicule and jealousy by the women in the harem became Concubine Shu.

These days she went to Fengyi Palace to pay her respects, and every day she was just watching a show, but no one targeted her anymore.

Amber didn't know what to say when she heard her master say this.

Liu Mengyan's life is actually not as good as everyone imagines.

She served the emperor at night, and after returning, she was still tortured by Concubine Yu. Only she knew the bitter consequences of this.

Moreover, she discovered that the emperor completely treated her as a plaything, doing all kinds of shameful and insulting things to her.

He never considered her feelings and just did whatever he wanted.

But for the sake of honor and favor, she had to cooperate.

Even greet him with a smile and try your best to please him.

It's really disgusting. So disgusting.

That night, Liu Mengyan returned to the side hall of Guanju Palace with a pale face, and vomited violently as soon as she came back.

She didn't dare to vomit in Taihe Palace, and she held it in until she came back, when she dared to vomit.

Seeing this, the maid Xiangju hurried forward to support Liu Mengyan, her face full of worry: "My dear, what happened to you? Do you want to call the imperial physician?"

Liu Mengyan waved her hands weakly, her voice hoarse: "No need, I'm just... a little tired."

She didn't know what it was like for other concubines when they served the emperor. She only knew that the emperor didn't treat her as a human being and didn't show her any respect.

She just felt like a lowly prostitute in a brothel, a plaything for pleasing men.

She had just taken a breath when she saw Furong, who was beside Concubine Yu, coming over and asking her to go to the main hall.

Her heart tightened and fear appeared on her tired face.

But I didn't dare not go, so I could only drag my tired body there.

As soon as she entered the room, Concubine Yu's sharp gaze shot towards Liu Mengyan like a knife. She was leaning on the couch, dressed in gorgeous clothes and with exquisite makeup, but she could not hide the jealousy and anger in her eyes.

At this time, the main hall was brightly lit, but there was a cold atmosphere.

"Oh, isn't this our glorious Consort Shu? Look at her appearance, it's really pitiful. It's a pity that she has used this charm too much and she is not afraid of retribution."

Liu Mengyan quickly knelt down, her voice trembling: "Your Highness, please calm down. I dare not."

Concubine Yu raised her chin slightly and sneered, "Don't dare? What are you afraid of? Relying on the emperor's favor, you have really been in the limelight these days.

But she refused to give in. She ordered someone to bring a basin of cold water and poured it directly on Liu Mengyan, "Sober you up. Don't think you can forget your identity just because you have been favored for a few days."

She originally disdained to embarrass a concubine of lower rank, but how could she, Liu Mengyan, dare to do so after serving the emperor in bed for ten days in a row?
Is this a desire to be the only one favored? Is this bitch worthy enough?
Liu Mengyan was soaked to the skin and shivered with cold on this autumn night. She hated Concubine Yu very much.

But he dared not resist.

After all, she is a royal concubine; she is just a minor noble lady.

"Kneel here tonight and don't get up until dawn."

Concubine Yu got up from the couch, glanced at her with disdain, then turned back to the inner room to sleep.

Yu Yao didn't know what happened to Liu Mengyan. She only felt it was strange when she saw Liu Mengyan when she went to Fengyi Palace to pay her respects the next day.

After ten days of sleeping with the emperor in the bedchamber, shouldn't she be radiant and more and more beautiful?

Why does he look so haggard and weak?
Could it be that she couldn't stand the torture of the dog emperor? That's why she looked so haggard?
Yu Yao was thinking about this in her mind when she heard a "vomit" sound. This sound was so unique in the harem. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and found that the person who was vomiting was Concubine Yun.

Yunpin’s face turned pale. She wiped her mouth with a handkerchief, and a look of regret flashed in her eyes.

She stroked her belly inconspicuously, wanting to keep it a secret for a while longer, but now it seems that she can't hide it anymore.

Because there had been no children in the harem for a long time, the concubines present were unable to react and just thought that Concubine Yun had eaten something bad.

The queen seemed to realize something, her face frowned slightly, and she quickly asked someone to call the imperial physician.

As the imperial physician was hastily summoned to Fengyi Palace, the atmosphere in the palace became subtle and tense.

After the imperial physician paid his respects, he stepped forward to take Concubine Yun's pulse.

After a moment, he showed a look of joy and knelt down, saying, "Congratulations to the Queen, and to Concubine Yun. Concubine Yun is pregnant and has been pregnant for nearly three months."

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar in the hall.

The concubines had different expressions, some surprised, some jealous, and some envious.

This Concubine Yun was really good at keeping the secret. She kept it a secret for three whole months and there was no news at all.

Yu Yao looked at Concubine Yun and was not surprised.

The reason why Concubine Yun got pregnant was because of the fertility pill she took, in order to protect herself from the firepower of the concubines in the harem.

She stroked her belly inconspicuously. She and Yunpin were pregnant at almost the same time, and both were three months pregnant. She was wondering whether she should reveal the truth.

"Yunpin, you are indeed very lucky."

The queen smiled meaningfully, and then changed the subject, "However, pregnancy in the harem is a serious matter, you need to be extra careful."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Yun quickly stood up and saluted, her voice weak but firm: "I will follow the Queen's instructions and take care of my pregnancy."

The queen slowly swept her eyes over the people present, her eyes slightly fixed, and then she said: "Since Concubine Yun is pregnant, the issue of offspring in the harem needs to be taken more seriously. Imperial physician, please check the pulses of all the concubines present."

Humph, she wanted to see who else was still hiding something.

When the concubines heard this, their expressions varied.

Some are worried that their health problems will affect their grace.

Some of them secretly hoped that they could become pregnant like Concubine Yun.

First, it was Concubine Yu's turn. The imperial physician stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and then placed his fingers on Concubine Yu's fair wrist.

Concubine Yu raised her chin slightly, with a hint of impatience in her expression. Her exquisite makeup and gorgeous clothes could not hide her inner anxiety at this moment.

After a moment, the imperial physician withdrew his hand, lowered his head slightly, and looked a little solemn.

Seeing this, Concubine Yu felt nervous and asked hurriedly, "What's wrong? Is there anything wrong with me?"

The imperial physician knelt down immediately and answered carefully, "Your Highness, there is nothing wrong with your health, but your liver fire is too strong, so you need to take good care of yourself.

As soon as these words were spoken, the concubines present secretly sneered, with a look of both gloating and jealousy in their eyes.

The liver fire is strong, isn't this caused by being angry?
Everyone looked at Liu Mengyan intentionally or unintentionally, with jealous expressions on their faces.

After hearing this, Concubine Yu's face instantly turned gloomy and she was extremely disappointed.

She withdrew her hand irritably and glared at the imperial physician fiercely, as if the result was the imperial physician's fault.

She looked at Liu Mengyan again, the jealousy and anger in her eyes became more obvious.

If this bitch hadn't been in my bed for ten days in a row, how could I be so angry and have such a strong liver rage?

No one knows what the imperial concubine is thinking.

As the imperial physician examined the pulses of the concubines present one by one, he discovered that each of them had some physical problems to varying degrees, either excessive internal heat, cold body, or qi deficiency, etc.

But the pregnancy was not discovered.

Everyone looked disappointed. Why didn’t they get pregnant?

Soon it was Yu Yao's turn, and it was naturally diagnosed that she was almost three months pregnant.

The imperial physician knelt down immediately and said, "Your Majesty, Concubine Qin is also pregnant and has been pregnant for nearly three months."

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar in the hall again.

All the concubines looked at Yu Yao with surprise, jealousy and envy.

The queen narrowed her eyes slightly, and the smile on her lips became more meaningful. "I didn't expect that Concubine Qin is also pregnant. This is really a double happiness."

Then he continued, "However, pregnancy is a serious matter, and you, Concubine Qin, need to be extra careful."

Yu Yao hurriedly came out to pay her respects, "Thank you, Queen, for your concern. I will be careful to keep the baby safe."

The queen didn't say anything, but just asked the imperial physician to continue taking her pulse.

Not long after, it was revealed that Shu Meiren was nearly a month pregnant. Although it was still early, she was pregnant after all.

Lady Shu burst into tears of joy, she had never thought that she would become pregnant after only sleeping with the emperor once.

I just felt that God took pity on her and let her have this child.

The atmosphere in Fengyi Palace became increasingly unpredictable.

The sunlight shines through the window screen onto everyone, but it cannot warm the cold atmosphere.

The concubines looked at Concubine Yun, Yu Yao and Concubine Shu with complicated feelings.

It is understandable that Concubine Qin is pregnant. After all, she has slept with the emperor so many times, so it is normal for her to get pregnant.

But Yunpin and Shumei both got pregnant after only having sex with the emperor once, which was really lucky.

Some were so jealous that their eyes turned red, while others were secretly calculating the future situation.

The Queen raised her hand slightly, signaling everyone to be quiet. "Today, there are many happy events in Fengyi Palace. Concubine Yun, Concubine Qin, and Concubine Shu are all pregnant. This is a blessing for our royal family. But you should also understand that pregnancy is a matter of great responsibility. If there is any mistake, the consequences will be disastrous."

The queen swept her eyes across the crowd with dignity, "From today on, all palaces must act with caution and not do anything that is harmful to pregnant women. If I find anyone with ill intentions, I will not let them off easily."

All the concubines responded in agreement. Although they had various thoughts in their minds, they did not dare to reveal too much under the majesty of the queen.