C3 No Harm Meant

He turned his head and took a deep look at Yun Zhiyu's bedroom. There was no warmth in his eyes anymore.

"Emperor?" The servant went forward and waited for his orders.

"Let's go." Chi Hongze sat on the carriage without any hesitation.

Eunuch Guo, who was following him, followed up, "Emperor, there is one more thing..."

He respectfully followed Chi Hongze. Eunuch Guo whispered a few words and asked, "Do you want to hide this matter?"

Chi Hongze did not even blink, "No need."

"You don't need to hide it from anyone, let alone the Empress. Do you understand?"

When he said the word 'no need', he emphasized it even more.

"Yes," Eunuch Guo said respectfully, "This servant understands."

That night.

After her rebirth, Yun Zhiyu carefully sorted out everything that had happened recently before she fell asleep. It was only when it was almost midnight that she fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning.

During breakfast time, Lianye served by the side. She wanted to say something but hesitated.

Yun Zhiyu looked at her, "If you have something to say, just say it."

"Your Majesty." Lianye frowned slightly, "I heard that Concubine Ren seems... to be pregnant."

"Is that so?"

Yun Zhiyu did not even raise her head as she stuffed the small steamed bun into her mouth.

It was so delicious. She had been in the Cold Palace for so many years, but it had been a long time since she had eaten such food.

"Your Majesty..."

Lianye seemed to be a little anxious, and Yun Zhiyu knew what the words she did not say were.

Ever since Chi Hongze sat on the dragon throne, no concubine had given birth to a son or a daughter for him.

It was a great thing for him that Concubine Ren was happy. If he could get a man in one fell swoop and give birth to Heir Apparent, it would be an even greater matter.

Concubine Ren, on the other hand, had a strong background. Relying on her family's ability, she always pretended to want to compete with her, the empress.

Now that she was just a concubine, she dared to be so arrogant. If she really gave birth to Heir Apparent, became a concubine, or even a concubine...

Lianye was very worried, but she heard Yun Zhiyu say, "It's a good thing that Concubine Ren is pregnant."

Lianye was stunned, and almost wondered if she had misheard.

"She's pregnant with her child. Let's just live our leisurely life."

Lianye was dumbstruck. Was the one who said this really their Empress?

With her temper, if she heard that one of the concubines was pregnant, shouldn't she cause a ruckus?

Why was she not only so calm now, but also as if this matter had nothing to do with her!

Yun Zhiyu ate her food unhurriedly, "This matter has nothing to do with us. Just send her a congratulatory gift after noon."

"What is the Empress going to give her?" Lianye looked at her carefully, "A tonic? Or is it something for babies?"

"None of them will do."

Yun Zhiyu pursed her lips and thought for a moment.

"I can't give you anything that can enter my mouth, and even more so, I can't give you anything related to babies."

She didn't have the intention to harm others, but others might have the intention to hurt her.

Whether it was food or things that babies would need, it was too easy for others to tamper with them.

She just wanted to save her face. She didn't want to get involved in anything.

"Just find my pomegranate hairpin."

It was not easy to tamper with jewelry, and pomegranate meant many children and good fortune.

Lianye felt wronged for her, but she still agreed obediently.

After noon, Yun Zhiyu brought Lianye to Concubine Ren's residence.

As soon as she entered, she saw the person she did not want to see the most.

She subconsciously wanted to leave, but reality did not allow her to do so. She could only pretend as if nothing had happened and walk forward.

However, Chi Hongze saw her hesitation at that moment.

He frowned slightly. Why did she look like she was avoiding him?

When she saw her, a trace of a cold smile flashed across Concubine Ren's eyes. In an instant, she returned to her respectful appearance.

"This concubine greets the Empress."

Concubine Ren was about to bow, but was stopped by Yun Zhiyu, "If you are pregnant, rest well. With me, you don't have to be so polite in the future."

Concubine Ren, who had her head lowered, rolled her eyes and thought to herself, what was this shrewish empress up to? Why did she suddenly change her personality?