Chapter 385: The Concubine Who Was Buried with the Emperor VS The Ruthless and Romantic Emperor 33
The queen raised her hand gently and instructed the head maid Jinxuan beside her: "Jinxuan, go to the Hall of Supreme Harmony in person and tell the emperor about this matter. Let the emperor be happy too."

"Yes, Queen."

Jinxuan took the order and hurriedly retreated, her skirt fluttering in the breeze.

The Queen looked at Concubine Yun, Yu Yao and Concubine Shu, with complexity and depth in her eyes, but her face was gentle.

She raised her chin slightly, her eyes slowly swept over the three people, and said softly: "You three are the bearers of royal heirs, and the responsibility is heavy. You must take care of your health and continue to carry forward the royal family."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Yun's eyes turned red and she knelt down again.

She bowed her head slightly and said firmly, "I will live up to the Queen's high expectations and will be careful and prudent to give birth to a prince safely."

Yu Yao was also very happy, "I will do my best to protect the fetus in my belly and live up to the love of the emperor and the queen."

Concubine Shu was so excited that tears flashed in her eyes. At this moment, she couldn't even speak a complete sentence, "I...I will definitely listen to the Queen's instructions and protect...this...this child."

If anyone dares to harm the baby in her womb, she will make that person suffer a fate worse than death.

Seeing this, the Queen nodded slightly and motioned for them to stand up. "You three are all smart people. I believe you can handle everything. But I also want to remind you that people in the harem are unpredictable. You must always be vigilant and never trust others easily."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Concubine Yun, Yu Yao, and Concubine Shu responded respectfully with solemn expressions.

In the imperial study, the scent of ambergris and ink are intertwined, creating a tranquil and solemn atmosphere.

Emperor Jing was reviewing memorials to the emperor. The sunlight shone obliquely on the desk, reflecting his focused expression.

Lu Xi came in after lifting the curtain, interrupting the tranquility in the room. "Your Majesty, the Empress sent someone to report that when paying respects to the emperor in Fengyi Palace this morning, Concubine Yun vomited for no reason. The Empress then invited the imperial physician, who diagnosed that Concubine Yun was nearly three months pregnant."

Emperor Jing was slightly startled, then he looked up at Lu Xi, raised his eyebrows and asked, "Yunpin? She's been pregnant for nearly three months?"

Lu Xi bowed slightly, "Yes, because Concubine Yun was pregnant, the Queen asked the imperial physician to check the pulses of all the concubines present, and finally found that Concubine Qin and Concubine Shu were also pregnant. Concubine Qin and Concubine Yun were both nearly three months pregnant, while Concubine Shu was just one month pregnant."

Emperor Jing had known for a long time that Yu Yao was pregnant, but he was surprised that Concubine Yun and Concubine Shu were pregnant.

He had only favored these two women once, and he never touched their cards again. Unexpectedly, both of them got pregnant, which was quite good.

Emperor Jing showed joy on his face and put down the red brush in his hand.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, I understand. I will go to Fengyi Palace immediately."

He stood up and walked out of the imperial study, his sleeves fluttering in the breeze.

Fengyi Palace.

As the eunuch announced in a high, shrill voice: "The Emperor has arrived——"

The Fengyi Palace, which had been a bit noisy, suddenly became quiet.

All the concubines knelt down to greet him and did not dare to be negligent.

They were graceful, their skirts spread out like flower petals, "Your Majesty, I greet you. May your Majesty be blessed with good health."

His expression was respectful and excited, and his eyes were glued to Emperor Jing who was coming in.

Yu Yao knelt in the crowd, a large group of people were crowded together.

She lowered her head slightly, her expression indifferent.

"Everyone, get up. Fengyi Palace is really lively today."

Emperor Jing spoke in a gentle voice and walked straight towards the Queen.

With steady steps and his clothes fluttering slightly, he gently pulled up the queen who was kneeling on the ground to show his respect for her.

Even though he didn't like the queen, he would still give her some face in such occasions.

The queen blushed slightly and was happy in her heart.

She raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and with the emperor's hand, she stood up, her expression becoming more proud.

The imperial concubine saw it with her own eyes and felt extremely uncomfortable.

She bit her lip, her eyes full of jealousy.

Even though she knew that her cousin didn't like the old woman, the Queen, she still felt extremely uncomfortable whenever she saw this kind of scene.

It was as if telling everyone clearly that the queen was the wife and everyone present was a concubine, including her.

The queen felt more relieved when she saw Concubine Yu's ugly face.

She raised her chin slightly and smiled gently at Emperor Jing, "I congratulate Your Majesty. Concubine Yun, Concubine Qin, and Concubine Shu have all been diagnosed with pregnancy pulses. It is a blessing for our dynasty that three happy things have come together. Your Majesty should grant you more grace."

According to convention, a concubine in the harem would be promoted if she became pregnant. Even if she didn't say anything, the emperor would still give her a promotion. It would be better for her to take the initiative and be a good person.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Jing's gaze moved between Yu Yao, Concubine Yun, and Concubine Shu.

Finally, his eyes fixed on Yu Yao's face, with a hint of tenderness and doting.

But he concealed it very well, and then quickly looked away.

"What the Queen said is absolutely true."

He nodded slightly, his face greatly pleased, and then announced: "Such good news deserves a great reward. Pass on my decree that Concubine Yun be promoted to Concubine Yun Gui, Concubine Qin be promoted to Concubine Qin Gui, and Lady Shu be promoted to Concubine Gui."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace." Yu Yao, Concubine Yun, and Concubine Shu all had happy expressions on their faces and bowed respectfully to express their gratitude.

They have graceful postures and their eyes are full of joy.

Among the three pregnant women, only Yu Yao was promoted twice. In particular, she was promoted to Jieyu not long ago and now she was promoted again, just two months later.

On the contrary, both pregnant women, Concubine Yun and Concubine Shu, were only promoted one level. The concubines present were secretly jealous and felt that the emperor treated Concubine Qin differently.

No, from now on I will be Concubine Qin.

Even Liu Mengyan looked at Yu Yao several times.

Emperor Jing took in everyone's expressions and his eyes moved slightly.

He changed the subject and looked at Liu Mengyan, saying loudly: "Although Concubine Shu is not pregnant, she is gentle and virtuous. She is promoted to Concubine Jieyu, and her title remains unchanged. I hope all the concubines will follow her example and contribute to the prosperity of the royal family."

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

Although Liu Mengyan felt strange, she was very happy in her heart. She smiled slightly and quickly came out to kneel down to thank the emperor, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

"What are you thanking me for? You served me well. This is what you deserve. Get up."

Emperor Jing gently pulled her up from the ground, his expression gentle and his partiality undisguised.

It was as if he really liked Liu Mengyan.

The concubines present all had different expressions, some could hardly hide their jealousy, while others even worse had resentment and resentment flashing in their eyes.

Concubine Yun, Concubine Qin, and Concubine Shu are all pregnant with royal heirs, so it is normal for them to be promoted, and it is also the rule and practice in the palace.

Although the concubines present were jealous, they didn't say anything.

But who is Liu Mengyan?
She wasn't pregnant with a prince, so why should she be promoted as well? And she jumped two levels at once. The emperor was too partial.

After entering the palace, she has been serving the emperor for ten consecutive days. Other newcomers have not even seen the emperor yet. If the emperor continues to pick Liu Mengyan tonight, she will be the only one he favors.

Compared with Yu Yao's original favor, Liu Mengyan's favor shocked everyone and made everyone fearful.

Concubine Yu's eyes were filled with hatred, and she almost bit her teeth to pieces. Her hands, hidden under her gorgeous wide sleeves, were tightly clenched, and her fingertips turned white due to the force.

This bitch actually seduced my cousin into doing this. She deserves to die.

Even Yu Yao couldn't help but wonder at this moment whether the Dog Emperor really liked Liu Mengyan.

She glanced sideways at Liu Mengyan's breathtakingly beautiful face, and felt that it was normal.

Food, sex and nature are part of human nature. Men are visual animals. It is not surprising that the Dog Emperor dotes on Liu Mengyan so much.

I just don’t know how long Liu Mengyan can maintain this favor, and whether she can withstand the calculations of the people in the harem.

The queen looked at Liu Mengyan deeply, with a dark look in her eyes.

Then she walked out with a smile and said at the right time, "Your Majesty is wise. I, on behalf of the sisters in the harem, thank you for your grace."

Emperor Jing nodded slightly, his eyes swept over Yu Yao imperceptibly, and seeing that she lowered her head, he thought that this woman was unhappy. He was slightly startled, and a very faint smile flashed across his eyes.

What a silly woman, but she didn't say anything.

The atmosphere in Fengyi Palace became more subtle after this promotion.

The concubines all had their own thoughts, and their eyes kept moving over the newly promoted Concubine Yun, Concubine Qin, Concubine Shu, and Liu Mengyan.

Afterwards, Emperor Jing said a few polite words and left.

After Emperor Jing left, the Queen raised her hand gently and said calmly, "Today's greetings are over. Sisters, please go away."

The concubines bowed one after another and then left Fengyi Palace one by one.

However, as soon as she left Fengyi Palace, those jealous words flooded towards Liu Mengyan like a tide.

"This Concubine Shu is really lucky. She was able to be promoted even though she was not pregnant with a dragon fetus."

"Humph, I don't know what kind of seductive tricks I used to make the emperor so partial to me."

From time to time, everyone glanced at Liu Mengyan who was walking behind, their eyes full of ridicule and jealousy.

Liu Mengyan felt aggrieved when she heard these words, but she could only endure it.

At the same time, deep doubts arose in her heart.

Did the emperor really like her? If so, why was he so disrespectful to her when he slept with her at night?
Those scenes kept appearing in her mind, and every time she thought of them, she blushed and felt extremely ashamed.

"After entering the palace, she has been in the emperor's bedchamber for ten consecutive days. Now she has been promoted for no reason. Does this Liu Mengyan have some extraordinary ability?"

"The emperor is so partial, how can we have a chance to succeed in the harem?"

All kinds of jealous words kept coming.

Liu Mengyan touched her hot cheeks, ignored the jealous voices, and hurried back.

Looking at Liu Mengyan's hurriedly departing back, Yu Yao always felt very strange.

If the Dog Emperor really liked Liu Mengyan, how could he pamper her so recklessly?