Chapter 56: The Failed Confession

"Who was that? Didn't you just say it?" Su Qingwen scratched her head, really not understanding what Li Ruhua was referring to.

"That was Gao Quan just now! It was him who harmed you." Li Ruhua gave her a rather speechless look, her eyebrows tightly knitted.

"What?" Su Qingwen stood still, not knowing what to do.

Could this eunuch be jealous of her pregnancy?

"Think about it. The emperor doesn't have any heirs yet. The baby in your belly will be the crown prince. When that time comes, with everyone's support, that bastard Gao Quan definitely doesn't want the baby to be born safely." Li Ruhua sneered, with a hint of meaning in her eyes.

If so, it seemed to make some sense.

Su Qingwen lowered her head and nodded slightly. "I really didn't expect that dead eunuch wouldn't even spare a child."

"That's all I have to say. Think it over carefully. It seems you'll have one more enemy in the harem." Li Ruhua shook her head, stepped forward and patted her on the shoulder. "But don't be afraid. Gao Quan won't act openly."

Hearing what Li Ruhua said, it seemed that Gao Quan was going to take action against her.

Su Qingwen felt extremely annoyed. She waved her hand and sighed. "I know. Thank you for coming to remind me."

"It's nothing. I just can't stand you being kept in the dark. Su Qingwen, think carefully about who your real enemies are." Li Ruhua patted her on the shoulder and then left.

Watching Li Ruhua's back disappear, Su Qingwen's right eyelid twitched twice. Suddenly, a sinking feeling welled up in her heart. She remembered that a twitching right eyelid was not a good omen.

[System: Congratulations, host. There's good news. You just managed to anger that Gao Quan away, so you've gained ten points.]

"Finally, some good news." Su Qingwen patted her chest, and her eyebrows finally relaxed.

"Hey, what are you standing there for? Li Ruhua has already left." Hua Yueye saw that she hadn't reacted for a long time and walked over to ask.

Hearing this, Su Qingwen shuddered and quickly said, "It's okay. I'm just thinking about what to do about our Long'er."

"Don't worry. It'll be okay." Hua Yueye reached out and touched her belly, a faint smile curving his lips. There seemed to be a hint of longing in his eyes. "I'll protect him."

"This..." Seeing his enthusiastic look, Su Qingwen felt quite embarrassed. She forced a smile and awkwardly cleared her throat without saying a word.

"Sister - in - law, what's wrong with you?" A delicate female voice came from afar. Hua Xue'er came running over. Her cheeks were flushed, looking very anxious.

"I'm fine." Su Qingwen blinked her eyes, looking confused. "I eat well and drink well."

"They said you had a miscarriage?" Hua Xue'er looked at her belly and scratched her head in confusion. "Didn't you?"

This sounded as if she was hoping for Su Qingwen to have a miscarriage. Su Qingwen twitched the corner of her mouth. Then she pointed at Concubine Ka on the opposite side and covered her forehead. "Actually, as long as Concubine Ka doesn't anger me, I think the baby in my belly will surely live a long life."

"What?" Hua Xue'er looked at Concubine Ka, whose face was as dark as Lord Bao's, in shock. She frowned and said, "You're so vicious. It's really too much to harm others."

"I didn't." Concubine Ka waved her hand, looking flustered. Her face blushed a lot in an instant. Because her skin was dark, after blushing, she looked like she was covered with sorghum flour. It was really quite ridiculous.

"You're just jealous of me. Well, isn't it just that I'm having the emperor's first child? Do you have to act like this?" Su Qingwen covered her belly and started to act.

Hua Yueye watched her like this. The smile on his lips gradually deepened, but he didn't stop her. He just stared at her with a look of anticipation.

"Your Majesty, don't just listen to her one - sided story. Your servant really didn't do it." Concubine Ka stepped forward again and grabbed Hua Yueye's clothes.

Someone looked at the fingers holding his clothes, his expression becoming more and more disdainful. He snorted and pulled his sleeve back directly.

Probably using too much strength, Concubine Ka didn't react in time and just plopped down on the ground.

This time, she fell badly. After all, there was a pool behind her. Coincidentally, she just sat right in the pool, and her butt was all wet. Looking at her like this, it seemed as if she had incontinence.

"Hahaha!" Su Qingwen couldn't help laughing. "Concubine Ka, now that you're in the water, can you be less dark?"

"You!" Concubine Ka felt her back was extremely cold, but her face was burning hot. She seemed to want to defend herself, but when the words reached her lips, she felt so uncomfortable that she couldn't say a word. She tilted her head and fainted.

"Come on. I thought she was so powerful. It seems she can't even take this." Su Qingwen took a step forward, covering her lips in disdain with a contemptuous expression.

"Yeah. Speaking of being smart, no one can compare with you. Someone, take Concubine Ka back to her palace." The smile on Hua Yueye's lips was a bit evil. He directly pulled her into his arms. "Now that it's all over, can we go back to the palace?"

"Okay." Su Qingwen nodded slightly. She deliberately slowed down her steps, pretending to still be sick.

Suddenly, she heard a sound of footsteps behind her. She looked back and saw that Ning Yunqing was trotting after Hua Xue'er. His face was a bit red. He said shyly, "Princess, I heard that there are assassins in the palace. It's not safe. You'd better stay in your palace."

"So what?" Hua Xue'er frowned in confusion. "There are so many people here. What could happen to me? You're being too cautious."

"No, it's because I'm concerned about the princess." For some reason, Ning Yunqing suddenly blurted out this sentence.

"My goodness!" Su Qingwen took a step back, looking at Ning Yunqing in disbelief. She couldn't help clapping her hands. "Amazing! You confessed so quickly and so naturally. Did all my encouragement before work?"

[System: Come on, don't be so narcissistic. It's just that his emotions got the better of him. It has nothing to do with you.]

"In that case, won't I get my reward?" Su Qingwen said a bit unhappily, frowning. This system was really a rip - off.

[System: Of course. This was Ning Yunqing's initiative to confess.]

"What did you say? Concerned about me?" There was no expression on Hua Xue'er's face. She rolled her eyes speechlessly. "I'm old enough. Who needs your concern?"

As soon as these words were out, all the color drained from Ning Yunqing's face.