I just want to live a happy life

Chapter 134 Fu Cha Yi Xin 10

The Emperor loved Queen Chunyuan very much. Because of her early death, the Emperor regarded her as the white moonlight in his heart and missed her often.

Since Zhen Huan looks similar to Queen Chun Yuan, the Emperor regards her as a substitute for Queen Chun Yuan.

In the emperor's mind, from the first time he saw Zhen Huan on the day of the selection, he felt that Zhen Huan was different from other concubines in the harem.

Moreover, Zhen Huan was good at poetry and had literary talent, and the emperor also liked women who could talk about poetry with him. All these factors combined made the emperor very fond of her, and Zhen Huan could be regarded as a favorite concubine in the harem.

Zhen Huan's birthday is coming soon, and she is pregnant, so the emperor decides to hold a grand birthday party for his favorite concubine.

The emperor chose the Peony Terrace in the Old Summer Palace as the venue for his birthday party. Yi Xin and other concubines also wanted to attend, so they went to the Old Summer Palace with the emperor.

However, during this period, the affairs of the court were very difficult and she did not have the time, so she asked Prince Guo to organize Zhen Huan's birthday party.

After arriving at the Old Summer Palace, there were still a few days before Zhen Huan's birthday party, and Yi Xin had nothing to do, so she strolled around the Old Summer Palace.

Just after crossing the small bridge, Yi Xin saw from afar a person reading a book under a pavilion in front of her.

Yi Xin looked at his attire and the nanny standing next to him and knew that he must be the Fourth Prince.

Her eyes moved slightly, and a good idea suddenly came to her mind. However, Zhen Huan's birthday party had not yet arrived, so it would take a few days to implement it.

After looking at the Fourth Prince a few more times, Yi Xin left.

Not long after they walked away, they ran into Cao Qinmo who was with Wen Yi.

"Greetings to Concubine Rou." Cao Qinmo bowed when she saw Yi Xin.

"Hello, Concubine Rou." These words in a childish voice were said by Wen Yi.

Yi Xin smiled. Seeing such a cute child like Wen Yi, she couldn't help but feel soft-hearted. She touched Wen Yi's head.

"Lady Cao, are you bringing Wen Yi out to play?" Yi Xin asked.

"Yes, Wen Yi can't stay in the room, so take her out for a walk." Cao Qinmo nodded.

Then, she said casually, "Just now I wanted to take her to pay respects to Concubine Hua, but Concubine Hua has been in a bad mood these days, so I didn't want to offend Concubine Hua."

Yi Xin raised her eyebrows and asked in confusion: "Oh? What happened to Concubine Hua that even you don't dare to go."

Cao Qinmo smiled bitterly, sighed deliberately, and said, "Alas, it's not Wanpin. Since she got pregnant, the emperor has often rewarded her. I didn't expect that the emperor would make such a big fuss on her birthday. I think, according to the emperor's favor for her, if she gave birth to a prince, wouldn't we, the concubines, be suppressed by her forever?"

"Empress Hua is worried that if Concubine Wan is promoted to concubine, it will be a threat to her."

"Speaking of which, Wanpin is really amazing. Even when she was pregnant, the emperor still doted on her. I heard that the emperor held a birthday party for her this time, and Wanpin's mother was even conferred the title of a third-rank imperial lady."

Cao Qinmo said so much, but Yi Xin didn't react at all. She just listened to her quietly. There was even a perfect smile on Yi Xin's face. She didn't stop her and let her talk enthusiastically.

Cao Qinmo did not get the reaction she expected. She paused for a moment, but still maintained her original tone and continued, "Maybe I am overthinking it. Concubine Rou is pregnant now. I believe the emperor will not forget about her and only make Concubine Wan a concubine."

"Empress Roupin, please don't think too much."

Yi Xin smiled, without any anger on her face. She said, "Why would I think too much? Wanpin is outstanding in appearance, intelligent, and very pleasing to the emperor. If the emperor doesn't like such a person and doesn't reward her, I would find it strange. Concubine Cao, you think so too, right?"

Cao Qinmo's face was a little stiff, and she echoed twice: "Yes, it was my fault."

Seeing that Concubine Rou was not fooled, Cao Qinmo knew that she was just trying to deceive her and that the fight between her and Concubine Wan would fail, so she said no more.

Cao Qinmo held Wen Yi's hand and said, "I still have to take Wen Yi to the front to have a look. I won't disturb Concubine Rou from taking a walk. I'll take my leave now."

After walking for a distance, Cao Qinmo stopped, turned around, and glanced at Roupin's back with an unclear expression.

She really underestimated Concubine Rou. It turned out that she was not as brainless as others said.

Yes, if she really had no ability, how could the child still be safe and sound in her belly?

Nothing happened.

Soon, it was the day of Zhen Huan’s birthday party.

The Emperor really dotes on Concubine Wan. Before, he personally applied the Jiaoli makeup to Zhen Huan, which made her name as the favorite concubine spread throughout the capital. All the women in the capital also applied this makeup, considering it beautiful. Today, one of the wives who celebrated Zhen Huan's birthday applied the Jiaoli makeup.

They chatted with each other from time to time, all of them lamenting that Concubine Wan was the most favored by the emperor, and they also hoped that they could be as harmonious as the emperor and Concubine Wan.

Yi Xin sat in her seat, listening to what the ladies said and taking a few bites of snacks from time to time. Her stomach was getting bigger and bigger now, and she was always hungry easily. She had eaten some before coming here, and she was hungry again when she arrived at Mudan Terrace.

She was a good doctor, and only after she knew that the food on the table was not poisoned did she feel safe to eat it.

Yi Xin looked around. The others couldn't tell anything. No matter what they were thinking, they all looked happy.

Only Concubine Hua didn't care what others said about her. She had a stern face without a smile at all.

Soon, the Emperor arrived, followed by Zhen Huan and the Queen.

Because today was Zhen Huan's home court, she did not sit in the concubine's seat as she did in every previous banquet. Instead, the Emperor arranged a separate seat for her, right next to him.

Zhen Huan would exchange glances with the Emperor from time to time, with deep affection in her eyes. The Empress sat on the other side, and the Emperor was not close to her and was very cold to her. They did not even treat each other with respect, and he just acted as if she did not exist.

Yi Xin was watching from the side and felt that the three of them were like two separate worlds. The emperor really didn't give the queen any face.

Today, Zhen Huan was dressed in a gorgeous dress and looked very beautiful, but the Queen was dressed differently from before. She wore heavy makeup today and seemed to be a few years older than before. Although she still looked as dignified and virtuous as before, she looked strange now.

The Queen was at her most sensitive moment because of the injury on her face. Of course she could feel the gazes of others looking at her from time to time, but she could only force a smile and say nothing, pretending that she didn't feel it.

At the same time, she felt a little regretful. Originally, she didn't need to come, after all, her injuries had not healed yet. But she was unwilling and jealous, so she came to Zhen Huan's birthday party to show off her status as queen.