I didn't sleep all night, woke up at dawn, and got up to nudge the emperor who was sleeping on the floor.

　　He yawned and sat up, helping me put the bedding back on the bed.

　　Then I instructed the palace maid waiting outside to come in and attend to the emperor, cleanse his face, change into court attire, and serve breakfast.

　　For the past few days, I couldn't sleep well at night because of the empress' pregnancy.

　　Yesterday, I didn't sleep at all and even dozed off during the meal.

　　Seeing this, the emperor asked with concern, "Is the empress feeling unwell? Should I call the imperial physician to take a look?" I shook my head and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty.

　　It might just be due to the change of season.

　　I haven't been able to rest well." The emperor nodded and said, "It's alright.

　　The empress can rest after I go to court." I nodded in agreement, understanding that it meant I would stay in the imperial palace tonight.

　　The emperor felt guilty for being involved with the widowed princess of Prince Ning and has been staying in the imperial palace every night since accepting Danxia.

　　Fortunately, it's not yet winter, otherwise, even if the ground was scorching, I would still worry about the emperor's health if he slept on the floor every day.

　　The emperor hurriedly left for the early morning court session, and I dismissed the attendants and lay down to rest.

　　Just as I finally fell asleep amidst the vivid dreams, a palace maid came to report that the noble consort was causing trouble in the Yikun Palace.

　　Rendong said angrily, "She has only been in the palace for a short while, why is she causing trouble again?" I got up, pressing my throbbing forehead, and said, "Rendong!" She hurriedly came in and helped me get up and change clothes.

　　When I arrived at the Yikun Palace, I reprimanded the noble consort as the empress.

　　However, Danxia was unyielding.

　　When we were sisters-in-law before, we actually got along quite well.

　　Unfortunately, everything changed after Prince Ning's death.

　　My headache worsened, and I didn't want to argue with her anymore, so I left her with a house arrest order and left.

　　Before I could return to the imperial palace, the empress dowager summoned me again.

　　I pinched my brow and ordered the palanquin to go to the Cining Palace instead.

　　The empress dowager had an embroidered veil on her forehead and was half-lying on the beautiful bed, looking quite displeased.

　　I forced a smile and said, "Mother empress, why have you summoned your child? What's the matter?" She angrily pulled off the embroidered veil, patted the mat, and said, "That one in the Yikun Palace, is there a single peaceful day? As for you, the honorable empress, you should know how to control your subordinate and not let her cause chaos every day." "Inside and outside the court, there is much discussion, and the face of the imperial family has been completely ruined by her."

　　"I listened quietly, but in my heart, I murmured.

　　Whether it was collusion or secret trysts, it wasn't Danxia forcing the emperor.

　　The empress dowager kept saying negative things about Danxia but never mentioned the emperor.

　　When the empress dowager finished complaining, I offered her a cup of Liu'an melon slices to moisten her throat.

　　After thinking for a moment, I comforted her softly, saying, "Mother, the noble concubine is pregnant, so it's natural for her to feel unwell.

　　Don't focus on her actions.

　　Think about the little grandson in her womb and don't worry about it." "I have already confined her in the palace for reflection." "I will take care of those rumors in the next few days.

　　Please don't worry." The empress dowager sighed deeply, saying, "You are impeccable in other aspects, it's just that your belly is not cooperating.

　　For so many years, there hasn't been any good news." Her words hit me right in my weak spot, tears welled up, and my hand involuntarily touched my lower abdomen, trembling.

　　A palace maid beside the empress dowager cleared her throat, and she suddenly realized it, apologizing, "A Xian, the empress dowager misspoke." Seeing that I didn't respond, she continued, "It's okay.

　　When that child is born, it will naturally be raised under your knee, it will be your child." I finally found my voice and heard myself say, "Let's discuss this matter later.

　　I will take my leave now." In