vrcanaries Chapter 168
Chapter 168
"This magnificent spring scene is right before our eyes, yet why does Concubine Hui seem unhappy?"
Concubine Hui sneered and took a step forward. "Everyone says that Concubine Mei is so lucky to be pregnant with the Emperor's first child since he ascended the throne."
"But why are you so high-profile? Are you sure you're pregnant with a prince?"
Concubine Hui's expression returned to normal, but a fierce glint flashed across her eyes, which made Concubine Mei's expression stiffen a little.
But then she remembered that she was pregnant with the dragon fetus, and even though Concubine Hui was of high rank, she couldn't do anything to her.
She looked up and met Concubine Hui's gaze, and replied, "Empress Hui, I don't care about princes or princesses. As long as the baby in my belly can be born safely, it will be a rare blessing."
"They are all the emperor's children, so why should we care about others? Your Majesty, am I right?"
Concubine Hui sneered.
"You say one thing and mean another. You're trying to make amends for yourself, but I don't believe it. Do you really not want to have a prince in your belly?"
Concubine Mei's expression changed.
"Your Majesty is right. Who wouldn't want to give birth to a prince to provide security? But after all, you have to get pregnant first before you can talk about anything else, right?"
These words hit Concubine Hui right in the heart, making her unable to contain her anger any longer.
"How dare you! Lady Mei, how dare you speak to me like that?!"
But Concubine Mei still looked as if she didn't care at all.
"Why is Concubine Hui so angry? Isn't what I said the truth?"
Concubine Hui was not a good person to begin with.
Concubine Mei repeatedly provoked Wu Zi, how could she tolerate it?
He pushed Xing Xuan away and rushed forward in three or two steps.
Before Concubine Mei could even react, she raised her hand and slapped her.
"Bitch, how dare you mock me!"
How could Concubine Mei have imagined that Concubine Hui would be so inconsiderate of her even though she was pregnant?
He couldn't stand still for a moment and fell backwards.
Fortunately, Suyun reacted quickly.
He held on tightly to Concubine Mei and prevented her from falling.
But Huifei's slap was like stirring up a hornet's nest.
Concubine Mei covered her face with her hands, a look of disbelief on her face, "Concubine Hui, you dare to hit me?!"
"Hit you? Your words offended me. If it weren't for the imperial heir in your womb, do you think you would still be standing right now?"
Concubine Hui waved her hands and continued, "Noble Lady Mei, don't think that just because you're pregnant, everyone has to give in to you. Let me tell you, this child will eventually be born. Just wait and see what the scene will be like then!"
Such a blatant threat made Concubine Mei turn pale.
Just when I was unsure how to respond, a voice came from behind, "Empress Hui? What are you doing?"
They both turned around and saw Qingying leading a group of people standing not far away, looking at them.
Concubine Mei's face suddenly fell, but she hurried to Qingying and knelt down with her big belly.
"Your Highness, please help me, Your Highness!"
The crying was mournful, as if the person had suffered a great injustice.
Qingying took a step back. "She's so pregnant, yet you kneel down so casually. Doesn't Concubine Mei care about the royal heir she's carrying? As the saying goes, why don't you help your young mistress up quickly?"
Concubine Mei's crying was stopped by Qingying's words.
She stood up hesitantly and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern."
Qingying glanced around and saw the obvious slap mark on Concubine Mei's face.
He secretly laughed at Concubine Hui's stupidity.
His gaze turned again, "Empress Hui, was it you who did this to Concubine Mei's face?"
Ever since Qingying in the palace told her about Linglingxiang, Concubine Hui was no longer as dissatisfied with Qingying as before.
But for so many years, seeing that the other party's eldest prince was valued by the emperor and the empress dowager, while she herself was empty-minded and still had no offspring, she couldn't help feeling sad.
It can be said that I have almost never felt close to Qingying again.
But she couldn't stand the fact that the other party had been more respected than her for many years. When she heard Qingying's question, Huifei's anger dissipated.
Looking at the slap marks on Concubine Mei's face, she felt a little uneasy.