The maid knelt down and said, "It was Concubine Shu who had an argument with the Queen."

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Hua Xiangrong's business is getting better and better. Every day, there is a constant stream of customers and the store is bustling with activity.

Pearl looked at the growing numbers in the account book and calculated secretly in her heart.

It's time to consider opening a branch, she thought, tapping her fingers lightly on the table, as if she was beating out a silent melody.

She stood up, walked outside the store, and looked at the busy street with a determined light in her eyes.

The branch location should be chosen in a densely populated area, and the decoration style should be consistent with the main store, but slightly different to attract more customers.

Pearl already has a clear blueprint in her mind. She believes that in the near future, branches will be spread throughout the capital and become a household name.

Bai Nanyu anxiously stepped into Concubine Shu's bedroom and saw Shen Nianshu sitting in front of the window, quietly looking at the fallen leaves outside the window. Her eyes were deep and melancholy, as if they contained endless thoughts.

" Concubine Shu, what happened between you and the queen?" Bai Nanyu got straight to the point, with a hint of unquestionable majesty in his tone.

Hearing this, Shen Nianshu turned around slowly, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. She bit her lower lip slightly, seeming to consider her words.

"This matter... is not as simple as you think." Shen Nianshu whispered, with a hint of helplessness and sadness in her voice.

Bai Nanyu looked at her melancholy eyes and couldn't help but feel an inexplicable emotion in his heart. He approached Shen Nianshu, wanting to find out more information from her eyes, but he saw that there seemed to be a bottomless darkness hidden deep in those eyes.

Shen Nianshu slowly raised her head and met Bai Nanyu's eyes . Tears shone in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall. Her voice was slightly trembling, but she said firmly, "I said I'm not my concubine, do you believe it?"

Bai Nanyu looked at her firm eyes, and his heart fluctuated. He knew Shen Nianshu's character well. She never lied easily, let alone provoked trouble for no reason. However, the queen's status in the palace should not be underestimated, and he could not easily draw a conclusion on this matter without conclusive evidence.

He took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound calm, " Concubine Shu, you know that I have always been fair. As long as you tell the truth, I will naturally make the decision for you."

A trace of complicated emotions flashed through Shen Nianshu's eyes. She lowered her eyes slightly, with a tremor in her voice, "It's not my concubine, it's the Queen who is making things difficult for me."

Bai Nanyu frowned , doubts rising in his heart. He turned around and walked to the window, looking at the sky outside the window. After thinking for a moment, he turned to look at Shen Nianshu again.

"Why is the queen giving you a hard time?" There was a hint of inquiry in his tone.

Shen Nianshu took a deep breath and seemed to be trying to gather her courage. She raised her head, looked directly into Bai Nanyu 's eyes, and said in a firm and clear voice, "The Queen is dissatisfied with my concubine living in your palace and has made trouble with me many times. Today, she even accused me without reason. The defense was fruitless, so I could only accept it silently and she sent someone to beat up my concubine."

After listening to Shen Nianshu's narration, Bai Nanyu frowned and a complicated light flashed in his eyes. He walked slowly to Shen Nianshu, stretched out his hand to gently lift her up, with a hint of gentleness in his tone, "Okay, get up, I don't blame you."

Shen Nianshu raised her head and looked at Bai Nanyu with tearful eyes , and the grievances in her heart suddenly surged into her heart. She held Bai Nanyu 's hand tightly, as if she wanted to draw a little warmth and strength from it.

Bai Nanyu looked down at Shen Nianshu's pear blossoms with rain, and couldn't help but feel pity in his heart. He gently patted the back of Shen Nianshu's hand and said softly, "Stop crying, I will make the decision for you."

Hearing this, Shen Nianshu's grievance seemed to be somewhat relieved. She nodded slightly, but her tears still couldn't stop falling.

Bai Nanyu became more determined to seek justice for Shen Nianshu. He turned around and walked out the door, his voice cold and firm, "I'm going to find the queen right now and ask for clarification!"

When Shen Nianshu heard this, she hurriedly stretched out her hand to hold Bai Nanyu 's sleeve, a trace of unbearable and worry flashed in her eyes. She said softly, "Forget it, Your Majesty, the Queen is also sick, and she still has an heir in her belly, so don't blame her."

Bai Nanyu stopped and turned around. Looking at Shen Nianshu's gentle and understanding eyes, he couldn't help but feel a warm current in his heart.

He gently held Shen Nianshu's hand and said softly, " Concubine Shu, you are always so kind. But I can't let you suffer in vain, I will give you justice."

Shen Nianshu smiled slightly and shook her head gently, "Your Majesty, I know your thoughts. As long as you believe in me, I will be satisfied."

Bai Nanyu stared at Shen Nianshu, tenderness in his heart surged like water. He gently took her hand and said softly, "I'm a little hungry, please eat something with me."

dining table together . There were all kinds of exquisite dishes on the table, and the aroma was overflowing. Bai Nanyu motioned for Shen Nianshu to sit down and served her the dishes himself.

Shen Nianshu looked at Bai Nanyu 's focused and gentle eyes, and felt a sense of warmth in her heart. She gently picked up a piece of fish and put it in her mouth, savoring the delicious taste.

Bai Nanyu watched her eating with gusto, with a satisfied smile on his face. He raised his wine glass and gently touched it with Shen Nianshu's glass, making a crisp sound.

Shen Nianshu gently picked up a crystal clear shrimp and put it into her mouth.

The shrimp meat is delicious and melts in your mouth, leaving you with endless aftertaste. However, just as she was chewing slowly, she suddenly felt a surge in her stomach, and a feeling of discomfort came over her instantly.

She covered her mouth and her face changed slightly, trying to suppress the nausea. But the discomfort became more intense, as if a powerful force was churning in her stomach.

Bai Nanyu saw this, he immediately put down his chopsticks and asked with concern, " Concubine Shu, what's wrong with you?"

Shen Nianshu forced a smile and shook her head, "It's okay, maybe I ate in a hurry."

However, as soon as she finished speaking, she couldn't help but cover her mouth, leaned over and retched. Her face was pale, beads of sweat broke out on her forehead, and she looked in great pain.

Shen Nianshu was in excruciating pain. She felt as if her stomach was tightly held by a big invisible hand. Every contraction made her almost faint from pain.

She bit her lower lip tightly, trying not to moan in pain, but the trembling of her body betrayed her feelings.

Bai Nanyu felt a strong uneasiness in his heart when he looked at her painful appearance.

He stood up quickly, walked to Shen Nianshu, gently held her shoulders, and his tone was full of worry, " Concubine Shu, how are you? Do you want to call the imperial doctor?"

Shen Nianshu shook her head gently, her voice weak and trembling, "No, Your Majesty, I just need to rest for a while."

Bai Nanyu 's eyes flashed with determination, and he shouted decisively toward the door, "Come here, send the imperial doctor!"

Following his order, the palace attendants waiting outside the door immediately responded. Like a well-trained army, they moved quickly and orderly, and disappeared at the end of the long corridor outside the door in the blink of an eye.

Inside the room, the atmosphere suddenly became tense. Shen Nianshu was still lying on the table in pain, her body was trembling slightly, and her forehead was soaked with sweat. Bai Nanyu stood beside her, his eyes deep and worried, his hands clenched into fists.

Soon, the sound of hurried footsteps and the respectful greetings of the eunuchs came from outside the door.

An imperial physician dressed in official uniform and carrying a medicine box walked quickly into the room, his face full of seriousness and concentration.

The imperial doctor walked quickly to Shen Nianshu, knelt down and gently pressed his fingers on her wrist. For a moment, everyone in the room seemed to be holding their breath, and they could only hear the subtle beating sound under the doctor's fingers.

After a moment, the imperial doctor slowly raised his head, with a solemn look on his face. When Bai Nanyu saw this, his heart sank. He looked at the imperial doctor nervously, waiting for his diagnosis result.

"Your Majesty," the imperial doctor's voice was trembling, "this empress is probably pregnant, but... her body seems to be a little weak and needs to be nursed back to health."

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the room was stunned. Shen Nianshu herself was surprised. She didn't expect that she would have a child. Bai Nanyu , on the other hand, had a look of joy on his face. He looked at Shen Nianshu tenderly, his heart full of expectations for the future.

"What, say it again?" Bai Nanyu 's voice trembled slightly, and his eyes were locked on the imperial doctor, as if he wanted to see through him.

The imperial doctor swallowed and confirmed again, "Back to the emperor, your Majesty is pregnant, but she is weak and needs special care."

Bai Nanyu 's eyes, and he couldn't help but step forward, almost grabbing the imperial doctor's hand. His heart was filled with excitement and gratitude. The arrival of this child meant a lot to him.

Other palace people in the room also reacted one after another. They bowed their heads and saluted, sending their most sincere blessings to Shen Nianshu.

At this moment, Bai Nanyu was completely immersed in joy. He couldn't wait to share the good news with Shen Nianshu. Looking at her face that was even more beautiful due to pregnancy, his heart was filled with the beauty of the future. Longing.

The maid next to her said, "Congratulations to the Emperor, congratulations to Concubine Shu." There was endless joy and respect in her voice.

Bai Nanyu 's face. He turned to Shen Nianshu and said softly, " Shu'er , we are going to have a child." His eyes were full of tenderness and expectation.

When Shen Nianshu heard this, a faint blush appeared on her face. She gently held Bai Nanyu 's hand, her eyes shining with happiness, "Your Majesty, this is also my concubine's honor."

The atmosphere in the room was warm and solemn, and everyone knelt down to salute and send their most sincere blessings to the imperial couple who were about to usher in a new life.

The palace people knew in their hearts that this future little prince or princess would receive supreme love and care.

"This is a prescription for Concubine Shu. You must drink it on time." The imperial doctor handed the prescription to the palace attendant respectfully, his eyes full of solemnity.

Shen Nianshu gently took the prescription and felt a warm current surge in her heart.

She looked up at Bai Nanyu and saw that his eyes were shining with joy and he was looking at her tenderly. At this moment, Shen Nianshu felt extremely happy and at ease.

Under the service of the palace servants, Shen Nianshu began to regulate her body according to the prescription. Each dose is brewed just right and exudes a light herbal fragrance.

She believed that with the careful care of the emperor and the imperial physician, she and her unborn child would be safe.

Shen Nianshu was also surprised that she was pregnant again. She looked at the prescription in her hand, thinking a lot.

The sunshine outside the window shone warmly on her body, as if she was also cheering for the news of her pregnancy. The palace people came in and out, busy and orderly, and everyone's face was filled with joy.

Shen Nianshu gently stroked her belly. There was actually a little life pregnant here, which made her both nervous and looking forward to it. She closed her eyes and felt the wonder and beauty.

When she opened her eyes, Bai Nanyu was looking at her tenderly, his eyes full of love and doting .

Shen Nianwan was sitting by the window of the palace, playing with a delicate string of beads in her hand. When she heard the news, a trace of complicated emotions flashed across her face. She looked up into the distance, her eyes flashing with an imperceptible light.

The Queen's side was even more lively. After learning that Shen Nianshu was pregnant, although she had a smile on her face, there was an imperceptible gloom in her eyes. She was sitting on a gorgeous phoenix chair , the teacup in her hand swaying slightly, as if she was thinking about something.

"Congratulations again to Concubine Shu." The queen said with a smile, but there was a hint of coldness in her voice that was imperceptible.

The palace people stood aside with low eyebrows, not daring to slack off in the slightest. The entire palace seemed to be enveloped in a subtle atmosphere, and everyone knew that there would be another wave of disturbance in the harem.

Bai Nanyu gently held Shen Nianshu's hand, his eyes full of tenderness and concern. He turned to look at the palace maid Caiwei standing beside him , and said in a gentle but firm voice, " Caiwei , take good care of your master, and report any situation to me as soon as possible ."

Caiwei quickly knelt down and saluted, with a bit of excitement and respect in her voice, "Yes, Your Majesty. I will do my best to take good care of your Majesty."

Bai Nanyu nodded and turned his eyes to Shen Nianshu again, his eyes full of reluctance and nostalgia. He gently stroked Shen Nianshu's hair and whispered, " Shu'er , you have a good rest. I will come see you another day."

After saying that, he slowly stood up, turned around and walked out of the hall. Shen Nianshu looked at his leaving figure, and a warm current surged in her heart.

She knew that she and the baby would be safe.

Shun Guiren sat in front of the exquisite dressing table, her frown and slightly distorted face reflected in the bronze mirror. The beads in her hand rattled as she pinched them, and her eyes flashed with jealous flames, as if she was about to burn through herself in the bronze mirror.

"Why, she's pregnant again!" Shun Guiren cursed in a low voice, his voice full of unwillingness and anger. She recalled that despite her years of hard work and hard work, she had never been able to gain the emperor's favor and favor, and her heart was filled with resentment.

She stood up suddenly, the beads drew a sharp arc in the air, and then slammed them onto the table.

Her face in the bronze mirror was distorted, and her eyes were flashing with crazy light, as if she wanted to swallow the whole world.