The emperor just doesn't treat everyone equally, and it's none of my business!

Chapter 231 Wake up

Shangguan Yan's words sounded nice, but instead of calming the concubines, some of them became even more dissatisfied.

"But isn't the Third Prince fine now? Is it necessary to arrest so many people with such fanfare?" As soon as these words were spoken, they were echoed by many people.

"That's right. I don't have many people around me, and two of them were captured."

"Who says it isn't?"

"Ugh."

The person who said this had a voice that was neither loud nor soft. Shangguan Yan looked up and saw that it was Concubine Yang who said it.

Isn't Yang Concubine on good terms with Gu Shijin? She rose to prominence thanks to Gu Shijin, otherwise she would still be a talented person now. Shangguan Yan's eyes flashed with irony.

There have never been any friends in this palace. Being selfish is the best way to survive in the harem.

"Alright." Shangguan Yan glanced at the excited crowd and said, "The emperor has his reasons for doing this. You should learn from Concubine Rong and Concubine Lan."

Some people were also captured from the palaces of Concubine Rong and Concubine Lan, but the two of them didn't say a word today. Their faces were always calm, as if this matter had nothing to do with them.

Rong Fei smiled when she heard this and said, "Your Majesty, I am also a mother. If something happens to the eldest prince, I will do something even worse than Jin Fei."

"The Queen is also a mother, and the mother of the people of the Great Xia Dynasty. I think you should be able to understand."

Shangguan Yan's smile froze for a moment after hearing Rong Fei's words, and then she said, "Rong Fei is right, and you should understand."

"Okay, the emperor will handle this matter. As for the vacancies in the palaces of the sisters, I will instruct the Ministry of Internal Affairs to fill them for you sisters. You sisters can choose some people who suit your own preferences."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." All the concubines said in unison.

"Yes." Shangguan Yan nodded and said, "Everyone should cooperate with the emperor on this matter."

"Yes, Queen."

"Okay, if there's nothing else, just go away. It should be getting hot soon."

……

"Hmm..." Gu Shijin slept for a long time and was still a little dazed when he woke up. He looked around and realized that he was in Chengqian Palace.

"Is the queen awake?" Xingzhu heard the voice and came in to support Gu Shijin.

She came to Chengqian Palace with Gu Shijin yesterday, but she didn't know what exactly happened to Gu Shijin, so she was always worried, especially when the queen was caught eavesdropping.

Later, seeing that the emperor's attitude remained the same, Xingzhu finally felt relieved.

"Xingzhu, what time is it now?"

"Your Majesty, it's already past midnight." Xing Zhu said.

Gu Shijin didn't expect that she had slept for so long. She actually knew that she had fainted yesterday, but now she felt fine and her body was relaxed, so she didn't take it to heart.

"Please help me wash up." Gu Shijin said.

After a night, Gu Shijin had sorted out her emotions, and she knew that as long as the poison was detoxified in time, the Third Prince would be fine. She couldn't fall down now, and she had to find out who was behind it.

"Yes, ma'am."

"Jin'er is awake?" At this time, Lu Junze strode in.

"I, my concubine, see you, Your Majesty."

Lu Junze held her hand and said, “You haven’t recovered yet, so you don’t need to salute.”

Gu Shijin: "Your Majesty, etiquette cannot be abolished."

"You." Lu Junze shook his head and tapped Gu Shijin's nose.

"I asked the kitchen to prepare your favorite preserved egg and lean meat porridge and some side dishes. Go and have some."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Gu Shijin hadn't eaten for a long time and was indeed a little hungry at the moment. The main reason was that she had a child in her belly and couldn't let him starve.

Thinking of this, Gu Shijin lowered his head and touched his belly, a trace of kindness appeared in his eyes.

Lu Junze's eyes flashed when he saw Gu Shijin's actions. Thinking of what Song Jibai said yesterday, he felt a little uncomfortable. After all, it was his own child. If possible, who would be willing to give it up?

"Your Majesty, what's wrong with you?" Seeing Lu Junze in a daze, Gu Shijin gently touched him.

Lu Junze shook his head and smiled: “I was fascinated by Jin’er.”

Gu Shijin and Lu Junze have been together for more than four years. It was rare for her to hear Lu Junze say such a thing. She was stunned for a moment, and then a blush appeared on her face. She said embarrassedly: "Your Majesty is teasing me."

"Hahahahaha." Lu Junze pulled her into his arms, "I'm telling the truth. Jin'er is so beautiful, isn't it normal for me to lose my mind for a moment?"

"Your Majesty." Gu Shijin pushed Lu Junze's chest.

Lu Junze grabbed Gu Shijin's hand and said, "Okay, let's go have dinner."

The meals prepared in the small kitchen are carefully prepared, mainly light side dishes, but not without nutrition.

"Your Majesty, please eat something too." Gu Shijin scooped a bowl of porridge and placed it in front of Lu Junze.

"Okay, then I'll eat some more with Jin'er." Lu Junze hadn't been able to eat properly for the past two meals because he was worried about Gu Shijin's health. Now that Gu Shijin looked and was in a good mood, he also had some appetite.

Not to mention, in the past, they had big fish and meat every day, but today's light dishes tasted really good. It was rare for Lu Junze to eat more.

Gu Shijin had been with Lu Junze for so long, and had long been familiar with some of Lu Junze's habits. Seeing this, she said, "I am sorry to have made the emperor worried."

At this time of day, Lu Junze would definitely not eat so much, and it was obvious that he was a little hungry.

"Jin'er, what nonsense are you talking about? You are pregnant now, and you are disturbed by these dirty things. It is normal to feel a little uncomfortable." Lu Junze patted Gu Shijin's hand and told her not to take these things to heart.

Gu Shijin nodded and said, "Your Majesty, I feel I am fine now. I will return to Chenhua Palace in a while."

"Let's wait until Doctor Song finishes taking your pulse." Lu Junze did not refuse, but just made a small request.

Gu Shijin thought about it and nodded. Although she was worried about the third and fourth princes in Chenhua Palace, the baby in her belly was also hers and was equally important. She had too many things to worry about yesterday and even fainted. She should really let the imperial physician take a good look.

"Have you been feeling unwell recently?" Seeing that Gu Shijin didn't think much about it, he asked indirectly.

"No, I think everything is fine."

"That's good. If you feel uncomfortable, you must tell me immediately, understand?"

"Yes, I understand."

Song Jibai came at a very good time. He arrived just after they finished their meal.

"Your humble servant greets His Majesty, Empress Jinfei."

"Get up and show it to Jin'er."

"Your Majesty, the queen's health is no longer serious. She just needs to pay more attention to rest." Song Jibai said after taking her pulse.

"Okay, you go down first."

I asked Song Jibai to take Gu Shijin's pulse today just for her to see so that she wouldn't think too much.