Chapter 18: Bound to the Child-Bearing System and Becoming a Winner in Life Chapter 18: Cannon Fodder Little Consort (18)

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

"Yeah, I'm not stupid, so how could I possibly believe Ning Fei's ghost stories."

Ning Fei is that kind of person; inviting her over surely means no good, who knows what evil she's brewing.

If Shen Yao listened and actually went to Yu Fu Hall, it would be like a meat bun thrown at a dog—gone and never returning.

Qiu Yue glanced out the window again; Ning Fei's people were waiting at the doorway. If the mistress refused to go, what if Ning Fei herself couldn't help but come kill her?

Qiu Yue didn't understand the imperial consorts of the harem, but regarding Ning Fei, she had investigated through people from other palaces; this person had some vicious methods, and every year the number of palace servants who fell in Yu Fu Hall was several times that of other places.

If it weren't for Ning Fei's father being the Minister of Rites, Ning Fei might already have been thrown into the Cold Palace by the Emperor.

Qiu Yue worried in her heart and spoke these words aloud.

Shen Yao listened to Qiu Yue's words, and a faint warmth rose in her heart.

Mm, this person was indeed considering her.

"Don't worry, Ning Fei won't come," Shen Yao said very calmly, "Go refuse her. Just say I'm unwell and it's inconvenient to go to Yu Fu Hall today; please ask Consort Ning to understand."

Qiu Yue:...

Mm, to a certain extent, her mistress was indeed impressive, just refusing the invitation of a Second-Rank consort like that, and speaking rather impolitely, sounding somewhat like a threat.

Qiu Yue acknowledged, and while turning around, she shook her head.

She couldn't think too much; her mistress was just politely not going to Yu Fu Hall, with no intention of threatening Ning Fei.

Qiu Yue went to the doorway and truthfully conveyed Shen Yao's words to the palace maid who had come.

The palace maid was greatly shocked, even asking in succession if the words had been transmitted incorrectly?

After receiving Qiu Yue's affirmative answer, the palace maid had a dazed expression.

A secret sense of fortune rose in the palace maid's heart; originally she had worried her life was short, but it seemed this Noble Lady Xi was even more willful, actively slapping Ning Fei's face.

You must know that in the entire harem, Ning Fei cared most about face; her own life could be preserved.

The palace maid hurried back, and upon arriving at Yu Fu Hall, she still didn't forget to add oil and vinegar to describe how extremely ungrateful Noble Lady Xi was.

Ning Fei:...

Ning Fei, hearing Noble Lady Xi's words that gave her no face, successfully smashed the teacup in her hand, and by the way threw the kneeling palace maid reporting back into the Torture Chamber.

Palace maid:... Hey, why is this?!

Shen Yao, far away in Hehuan Palace, calmly stated that everyone said Ning Fei cared most about face; now being slapped in the face and refused by a mere Noble Lady, she would surely vent her anger on others who knew the inside story. The palace maid had directly jumped into the pit—who could be blamed?

Because Shen Yao had refused Ning Fei, before going to Fengyi Palace to pay respects, Shen Yao had not left Hehuan Palace.

During this period, Shen Yao also refused several other people's visits, all using her physical discomfort as an excuse.

Others:... Really perfunctory; isn't this looking down on them?

Shen Yao, who had successfully drawn the hatred of many people in the harem, felt she was very innocent.

What she said wasn't wrong at all; she was indeed unwell, she was pregnant after all—how could she have no problems?

Even when going to Fengyi Palace to pay respects, Shen Yao still had a calm appearance; no matter how others mocked and dragged her into things, she could turn a deaf ear.

Such an attitude and bearing made even the highest-ranking Empress feel ashamed by comparison.

Just like that, Shen Yao, besides going to Fengyi Palace to pay respects every three days, spent the rest of her time lazily lounging and relaxing in Hehuan Palace.

Occasionally when Xiao Yanchen came over, Shen Yao would use all her skills to entertain him.

Even Xiao Yanchen said Shen Yao had become much lazier recently, and was even more hard to put down.

Shen Yao:... Pervert

Such days passed for half a month, and time came to early November.

Then two pieces of news came from the harem: one was that Shen Yao had been pregnant for half a month, and the other was that Zheng Pin was three months pregnant with stable fetal breath.

Compared to Shen Yao's good luck of getting pregnant smoothly right after entering the palace, everyone in the harem unanimously focused their gaze on Zheng Pin, who was three months pregnant.

Everyone turned into detectives, unable to help but investigate how Zheng Pin, pregnant for three months, had managed to conceal it from the Imperial Physicians and others' examinations.

You must know Shen Yao's case was purely luck; after all, imperial consorts in the harem were diagnosed for the peace pulse once a month, and being pregnant for less than a month was hard to diagnose. Shen Yao's situation of being pregnant for a month and a half was very normal in the harem, because earlier Concubine Li and Concubine Sun were in this situation.

But Zheng Pin was different; being pregnant for three months wasn't three days. During that time, she had to have concealed at least one Imperial Physician's pulse diagnosis. Tsk tsk tsk, thinking about it this way, this silent Zheng Pin was also not a lamp to be trifled with.

Everyone began to concoct conspiracy theories about Zheng Pin, especially regarding Changqing Palace where Zheng Pin lived.

Zheng Pin, who had just released the news:... Wronged, but not entirely wronged.

Zheng Pin indeed had concealed the news of her pregnancy, but it wasn't intentional on her part.

Or rather, it wasn't her original purpose.

Because Zheng Pin was indeed not very bold and didn't have the guts to do such a reckless thing.

Mainly because Zheng Pin didn't receive favor; being able to serve the Emperor once a month was already considered good luck. This child of hers was truly somewhat unexpected.

Moreover, Zheng Pin had always been in poor health; her menstruation came and went irregularly. Her irregular menstruation made Zheng Pin somewhat insensitive regarding pregnancy, and she even felt she wasn't pregnant, just that her period hadn't come.

However, after two months, her body showed some symptoms of pregnancy, which surprised Zheng Pin. After discussing it with the nainai attending her, she dared to associate it with pregnancy.

But although she associated it, Zheng Pin still didn't dare to call an Imperial Physician.

Just like that, by mistake and being able to drag it out, it came to three months.

However, even though Zheng Pin had been pregnant for three months before the pregnancy news was exposed, being able to get pregnant was still a good thing.

Whether it was the Empress or others, they couldn't show unhappy expressions on their faces.

Especially the Empress, enduring her anger to send rewards to Shen Yao and Zheng Pin.

However, compared to Shen Yao, this mere Noble Lady, the Empress was more guarded against Zheng Pin.

Wei Jingyi also hadn't expected that this person could actually hide so deeply.

Back when they were at the mansion, Zheng Pin looked honest and didn't speak much; after entering the palace, she also didn't cause much trouble for her.

She had thought this person was truly sensible, and on ordinary days she didn't neglect caring for Changqing Palace where Zheng Pin resided.

As a result, look at things now — a face-slapping *pa pa pa* sounding loud; Wei Jingyi hated her past self to death.

This really is a case of a dog that bites doesn't bark, because she directly gave her a huge surprise.

"Niangniang"

Qingsuo, who served the Empress, was trembling with fear, truly not knowing what to say.

She felt anything would displease Niangniang; after all, Zheng Pin has been pregnant for three months, solidly slapping the Empress's face.

The Empress is the mistress of the Huang Hou, yet someone in the harem is causing trouble behind the Empress's back.

Thinking a step further, could it be that the Empress didn't do well enough somewhere, causing Zheng Pin to guard against her so carefully, not daring to release the news until the fetal breath in her belly reached three months?

*Hiss*

Can't think like this, because the more she thought, the more she discovered Zheng Pin's move was truly ruthless; for the Empress, there wasn't a single benefit, yet the Empress still couldn't not carefully care for Zheng Pin, because if Zheng Pin miscarried or anything, the one whose reputation would ultimately be affected would certainly be the Empress's.

Wei Jingyi obviously also thought of this much, so she was even more unhappy, staying in Fengyi Palace's main hall, her whole face dark.

Qingsuo: …… caught in a dilemma

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Not only is it difficult for the Empress here, other people's sides are also not easy to handle.

Because Zheng Pin isn't like Shen Yao; Shen Yao's side only needs normal bestowals, but Zheng Pin's side, damn, they have no choice but to treat it prudently.

Because of this, the entire Huang Hou split into two factions, and Shen Yao also miraculously discovered she actually wasn't the most disliked in the harem; there were others even more unliked than herself.

Shen Yao: …… truly a twist of fate, unexpected, unexpected

"Master, His Majesty sent Eunuch Wei to come deliver rewards."

Qiu Yue happily received the various fabrics, silks, tonics, and medicinal materials Wei Zhu sent, not forgetting to ask Shen Yao, who was lying on the couch, to come out.

Wei Zhu, wearing a smiling face, treated Shen Yao, who was going out, even more respectfully.

*Aiyo*

Who could have thought, Xi Guiren actually has a pregnancy, her luck is truly strong.

Compared to Changqing Palace where His Majesty doesn't go much, right now Hehuan Palace is the fragrant steamed bun.

"Eunuch Wei, thank you for the hard work of coming this trip; is His Majesty's side alright?"

Shen Yao supported her belly, her whole person gaining an indescribable charm.

Wei Zhu couldn't be sure, but he knew, the current Xi Guiren was even more captivating; no wonder His Majesty returned to Taiji Hall yet still couldn't forget her.

"Replying to Guiren, His Majesty is all well," Wei Zhu bowed, not forgetting to say that His Majesty would come over today.

This was what His Majesty instructed before Wei Zhu came, to let him reveal in advance to Xi Guiren.

Wei Zhu: …… don't quite understand this companionship pattern.

Hearing Xiao Yanchen was coming, Shen Yao immediately smiled even more brilliantly, dazzling Wei Zhu's eyes.

Letting Qiu Yue see the person off, Shen Yao turned around and walked back and forth around the small courtyard, finally reaching out to touch her belly, the corner of her mouth curving up in a smile.

Not bad, truly not bad.

Good things come in pairs.

Previously only thinking she was pregnant with twins, Shen Yao just learned from the system that what she carried wasn't twins at all, clearly triplets.

Triplets?

Shen Yao's first reaction was that her Fourth Rank Pinyu was within reach.

Or with a bit more effort, Third Rank Guipin wasn't impossible either.

Who told her she could give His Majesty three healthy offspring in one go.

If His Majesty is overjoyed, that Second Rank Consort position…… the more she thought the happier, and at the same time Shen Yao still had to thank Zheng Pin for attracting enough firepower for her.

Without Zheng Pin blocking in front, her pregnancy might not have passed so smoothly.

Hope Zheng Pin stays well, best if she persists until her late pregnancy before something happens.

Anyway Shen Yao is very selfish; she only cares about what she wants to care about; as for how Zheng Pin's scene ends up, she doesn't care.

A while later, Xiao Yanchen finished handling palace affairs and brought people hurriedly to Hehuan Palace.

Seeing Xiao Yanchen enter vigorously, Shen Yao ran out the door like a flower butterfly.

Both hands directly encircled Xiao Yanchen's neck; Shen Yao opened her mouth to say she was hungry, she wanted to eat imperial cuisine.

Xiao Yanchen: …… truly a tormenting little fairy.