Su Jing woke up when Zong Zhengjin had already gone to court.

  There is no empress, so there's no need to pay respects every day. Only on the first and fifteenth of each month, go to Ronghua Palace, where Consort Shu will lead you to Cining Palace.

  Shangguan Mei's house arrest was lifted, which was beyond many people's expectations. Some people secretly ridiculed Su Jingzhen, who didn't care and only quietly suspected that perhaps Zong Zhengjin had negotiated with the Empress Dowager.

  Zong Zhengjin's movements were still very swift, having just finished breakfast, Su Shun brought the person over, "Your humble servant greets Zhen Xiurong Niangniang."

  "It's all right, Master Su, please get up quickly," Su Jing said, sitting still in her chair, "Have a seat and I'll pour you a cup of tea."

  "This servant thanks Your Ladyship," Su Shunan carefully sat on a half-embroidered stool, took the tea cup, "Your Ladyship, His Majesty ordered this servant to send over some useful servants for you. His Majesty specifically instructed that if there's anything that doesn't please Your Ladyship, you can directly have them sent to the Ministry of Punishments; absolutely do not tolerate any personal grievances."

  Su Jing smiled lightly and said, "This palace remembers, Your Majesty has a kind heart, please trouble Su Gonggong to thank the Emperor on behalf of this palace."

  "This is natural, this is natural," Su Shunan stood up and swept a glance at the several slaves standing by the door. "All of you listen to me, if any of you displease Her Majesty or are not diligent in your duties, then there's no need for you to stay in the palace."

  Su Shun's words were ambiguous, but everyone understood the deep meaning behind them. If it wasn't in the palace, then it was in the underworld.

  "This slave will obey your orders and serve Mistress Zhenxiu well."

  "Your Ladyship, I have completed my errand. If Your Ladyship has no further instructions, I will take my leave and report back."

  Su Jing nodded, "Mm, Daiman, see Grandpa Su off."

  "'I dare not,' Su Shun hastily made a bow and backed out."

  Dai Man followed Su Shun's back, slightly half a step away. When they reached the palace gate, he bowed and said, "Slow down, Lord Su."

  "All right, all right, Miss Daiman should hurry back now. The princess still needs someone to attend to her," said Su Gonggong with a nod and a smile.

  Su Shun took a couple of leisurely steps forward, turned his head to take one last look at Dai Man's receding back, shook his head and continued on his way.

  The little eunuch beside him saw the smile on Su Shun's face and also smiled, "Zhen Xiurong Niangniang is really a good person."

  "You damned dog, who told you to gossip about the princess? Mind your own dog life," Su Shunyan rebuked sternly with a solemn face.

  The little eunuch shrank back and said, "Your Excellency spare my life, Your Excellency spare my life, I beg of you to enlighten me. The complete collection."

  Su Shuangyan just casually said that, her gaze shifted to the distance, "Treat the people of Guan Yu Palace well, don't be ungrateful."

  He had thought that the master was a lucky one before, but now he is even more certain that the master is not someone who is completely without heart or mind. Just from her long-standing attitude towards him, it can be known that she must be extremely knowledgeable about human feelings and worldly affairs, rather than being as ignorant of things as outsiders say.

  However, the emperor treated that person with increasing favor, even putting them in his heart, mentioning them twice a day, not only showing his attitude but also giving that person a child to rely on. First, he sent two wet nurses, and now he specially sent several slave servants, it can be seen that he really put his mind to it.

  He served the emperor for over a decade, even when Consort Shu was favored before, it never reached this point. One is a treasure in the eyes of outsiders, and the other is a gem placed on the emperor's heart, who is dearer and who is more distant, can be imagined.

  It's not just good fortune, I'm afraid all the good luck has accumulated on her body.

  Su Shunxian didn't know what Su Jingfu was thinking, and after he left, she glanced outside and said, "Let them come in."

  "The slaves and maidservants pay their respects to Your Ladyship," there were four people in total, one male and three females.

  "Get up," Su Jing waved her hand, "what are your names?"

  Several of them exchanged a glance, and one of the palace maidens replied, "We slaves have no names; we beg our master to give us some."

  Su Jing was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "How can there be no name? However, since you want me to give a name, let's call her Qing Rou, Qing Meng, Qing Huan. As for you, let's just call you Little Guizi."

  "The slaves thank the master for giving us names," the four of them showed no dissatisfaction and knocked their heads to show respect.

  Su Jing was very satisfied with their attitude, but didn't show it on her face. She gave Dai Man a look and he walked out, standing at the door to guard it. "Do you have any skills?"

  "Your servant is skilled in medicine," Qing Meng said.

  "What I've learned is not thorough, but I've dabbled in a wide range of things, and I'm familiar with the surface level," Qing Rou said.

  "The slave will use her fist and footwork skills, with great strength," Qing Huan said.

  "I can also use some fist and foot kung fu," said Little Gui.

  Su Jing's heart was filled with joy, she had just guessed that the person sent by Zong Zhengjin this time was absolutely not an ordinary person, although the four of them spoke humbly, but she knew there must be something hidden.

  "Well then, you can stay with Xiaofuzi and guard the Guanju Palace together. If there's anything you don't understand, ask him," Su Jing said, pointing at Xiaogui.

  "I obey your orders."

  "As for you three," Su Jing thought for a moment, "Qing Meng go to the small kitchen and be in charge of my meals with Song Momo. You two, from now on when I go out, at least one of you must follow me."

  "Yes, milord."

  Su Jing thought it was very clear that in the palace, especially after she became pregnant, there would inevitably be people who would make trouble. She had been staying in Guan Yu Palace as much as possible, but sometimes it wasn't that she didn't want to go out, and there wouldn't be any trouble. Moreover, sometimes it was necessary to go out, such as the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet three days later.

  The moves that can cause miscarriage are limited, and they all boil down to two types: one is poison, and the other is a direct confrontation. She can defend against them by thoroughly defending each move, leaving no room for others to take advantage of.

  Nowadays, the days are still shallow, and the pregnancy reaction is not obvious. At least from the time she found out she was pregnant until now, she hasn't had any so-called morning sickness reactions. On the contrary, she has been eating well and sleeping well, and at night she sleeps very soundly. In the morning, even when Zong Zhengjin went to attend court, she didn't wake up.

  After lunch, Su Jing lay on the couch for a nap and heard Yao walk in from outside, saying softly, "Your Ladyship".

  Su Jing blinked her eyes and asked, "What's going on?"

  "Your Ladyship, previously you sent someone to inquire about the eldest princess. I have been keeping a close eye on her, but just this morning, the eldest princess and second princess had a falling out over some trivial matter. It was just children playing, not worth taking seriously, so the wet nurses didn't think much of it."

  "But later on, for some reason, the Second Princess fell into the lake. She was rescued, but Xian Fei wouldn't let it go and insisted on an explanation. By then, everyone had already left for Ronghua Palace."

  Su Jing stood up and asked, "Do you know what caused the commotion?"

  "The servant overheard that the wet nurse beside the eldest princess said it was because the second princess mocked the eldest princess for not having a mother, and the eldest princess had a quick temper, so she couldn't bear it"

  "Is Princess also going to Chonghua Palace?" Dai Man asked, having been listening from the side.

  Ting Yao disagreed, "Now that the princess is pregnant, it's better not to go to such a crowded place. What if someone accidentally bumps into the princess?"

  "Listen, Yao," Su Jing's voice was light and warning, and Yao naturally understood. She had been serving her since she was a child and had some understanding of her temper. Once she made up her mind, no one could persuade her otherwise.

  Just like when she first learned that her own young lady had the idea of entering the palace to participate in the imperial selection, she and Tingqin had advised against it, but to no avail. She would do whatever she wanted to do, otherwise she would not be satisfied.

  "Miss, let me help you with your hair,"

  Su Jing's tone softened, "I've told you all before, the eldest princess doesn't have a mother now, let's help her if we can, consider it accumulating blessings and doing good deeds for the child in my belly."

  "The slave and servant understood," both of them bowed their heads in respect.

  Chonghua Palace

  "Zhen Xiurong has arrived," the eunuch's sharp voice cut through the noisy conversation in the room, and suddenly there was complete silence.

  Everyone's eyes turned towards the gate of the hall.

  Su Jing walked in slowly and said, "Your servant greets Concubine Shu."

  Qiao Jingyu hooked up the corner of her mouth and before she could finish her courtesy, she was already calling out, "Sister Zhen doesn't have to be so polite, please get up quickly."

  "Thank you, Your Highness," Su Jing didn't bother to argue and stood up, sitting down on a temporary chair that had been arranged for her, which was covered with several layers of soft cushions, very comfortable.

  "After turning my thoughts over a few times, I smiled and said, 'After I woke up from my noon rest, I happened to hear that the eldest princess and second princess were playing together. Something unpleasant happened at the young master's house, but all the sisters came to the Zonghua Palace of the elder sister. I thought I'd come and take a look too.'"

  Su Jingxiao's gaze swept around, and she smiled mockingly, "Why are all of you sisters staring at me? Is there something on my face?"

  Everyone was stunned for a moment, and after regaining their senses, they all quietly withdrew their gaze.

  During this time, no matter how the people in the harem talked about it, she, the main person, did not appear. Moreover, the Emperor almost every night stayed at Guan Yu Palace. Previously, they still expected that since she was pregnant and could not serve the emperor, he should have thought of them who had been without imperial favor for a long time.

  But one after another day passed, and every night brought news that the Emperor had gone again to the Guan Yu Palace.

  Every time I think of these things, it's really hard to calm down.

  Even if they admit that Su Jing is more beautiful than them, they are not unattractive either. Why did the emperor only have her in his heart?

  She had been waiting in vain for the emperor to abandon her, but every time before she lost imperial favor, the emperor would think of her again and the two would be together, harmonious as music.

  How can they bear such emotions?

  "Zhen sister was wrong, this is not a long time no see sister, all the sisters miss her so much." Xian Fei came out to mediate, smiling and saying.

  "It's not like that, I haven't seen Sister Zhen for many days," said Consort Shu.

  "Looking at her sister, she didn't seem like a pregnant woman at all. It had been a long time since they last met, and the younger sister only felt that the older sister was even more beautiful than before," said Xiang Gui Bin timely.

  Palace Concubine (Yi Shu)

  Gong Shu