C7

Gu Qingli had recently been thinking about how to use the censer to refine mercury, so she managed to make a funnel-shaped lid with an iron pipe. She was also afraid that the simple and crude equipment would cause mercury vapor to burn and poison her, so she decided to do it in the courtyard.

While the fire was being calcined, he heard Xin Ziyao's soft laughter.

Gu Qingli frowned and raised her foot to enter the room. She really didn't want to face that arrogant imperial concubine.

"What is this?" When Xin Ziyao saw the oddly shaped lid, she was stunned for a moment before quickly walking over.

Gu Qingli had no choice but to stop in her tracks. After all, she was refining poison, and what if Xin Ziyao acted recklessly without knowing the limits of the heavens and the earth? If something happened, it would be terrible.

"Don't move!"

Gu Qingli's fierce tone scared Xin Ziyao. She couldn't help but take a step back, her eyes filled with fear as she subconsciously stroked her stomach.

Gu Qingli's gaze shifted. She knew that there was something wrong with her, so she sneered as she waited for her to become a demon.

"This concubine greets the wangfei." Having learned from her mistake, Xin Ziyao acted like she was obeying the rules. She saluted for a while, then raised her face and calmly walked a few steps forward. The smile on her face became even more pronounced.

"If you have something to say, say it quickly. If you do …" Hurry up and put it on, this wangfei is busy. "

Surprisingly, Xin Ziyao didn't get angry. She straightened her back, put one hand on her waist, and smiled at Gu Qingli, "Sister Wangfei, I've come to ask for something from you."

Gu Qingli looked at her suspiciously. Last time, it wasn't boring enough and she still dared to come asking for things? In addition, Xiao Yi Xiu hadn't given her anything of value that was worth this woman's attention.

"I heard that when big sister wangfei got married, she had a warm jade pillow to accompany her. You can calm your heart and focus …"

Gu Qingli finally understood. So they were planning to marry her.

"Sister Wangfei," Xin Ziyao's eyes swept over the crowd before she smiled and said, "It's not that my little sister wants to take away someone's love, it's just that my stomach —"

She deliberately paused and glanced at Gu Qing Li with a smug expression.

Gu Qingli swept a glance at her flat stomach again. She could hear the meaning hidden within her words. Could it be that she was pregnant and had come to show off?

Gu Qing gave a cold laugh, but he pretended to be surprised. "Oh wow, I've eaten too much, have you eaten something bad?"

Xin Ziyao's face stiffened for a moment. "The wangfei is joking."

"Oh, then that little sister wants to calm down. Don't tell me that I've done too many things against my will that I can't sleep soundly at night?"

The smile on Xin Ziyao's face was finally completely wiped away by Gu Qingli, and the dimples on her face had also disappeared. She had lost much of her excitement and enthusiasm, so when the palace maid, San'er, saw that her expression wasn't good, she immediately said: "Princess, our imperial concubine has been overjoyed. It's only been a month and it's only been a matter of time since she threw up and was unable to sleep."

Gu Qingli suddenly had a look of realization on her face. "I'm happy, it's a good thing, but this warm jade pillow of yours has been soaked in many spices for seven to four days in preparation for the wedding. There's cinnamon, angelica, musk and other warm and active substances that can induce miscarriage. I'm afraid that if you use it, not only will you not help yourself to sleep, you'll also help with the abortion."

Although Xin Ziyao didn't understand the effects of the medicine, when she heard her explanation, she suddenly rolled her eyes in embarrassment, "It sounds like little sister won't be able to use this jade pillow, but big sister wangfei has already been in the palace for more than a month and is still able to sleep peacefully. There shouldn't be any movements, right?"

Xin Ziyao knew full well that Xiao Yixiu had never stayed in her room for the night, so it would be strange if he made any noise. These words were filled with provocation, making Gu Qing Li's heart burn with anger. He didn't even bother trying to appease her. Instead, he pushed her away and said coldly, "Once you're done showing off, hurry back to your courtyard. I still have things to do here."

Unexpectedly, after being lightly nudged by her, Xin Ziyao unexpectedly fell to the ground, holding her stomach and moaning with a pained expression on her face.

San'er hastened to help her up and said in alarm, "Princess, you know that our side concubine is pregnant, how can you push her?"

Gu Qing Li looked coldly at Xin Zi Yao as she slowly fell to the ground. He knew that she was putting on an act and wanted to blame him, so he didn't bother explaining himself and sneered, "Even if this wangfei were to push her, it's not up to a servant like you to talk too much. You'd better hurry and bring your master away to find an imperial physician!"

With a wave of her hand, someone carried Xin Ziyao back to their own courtyard.

After her ears were cleared, Gu Qingli continued to extract the cinnabar and carefully put away the easily distilled mercury in a bottle. However, Yu Ying hurriedly reported, "Not good, consort Wang. After I heard that Concubine Xin had gone back, I had a small production!"

"Hmm?" Gu Qingli thought for a moment. "Did she really lose her baby?"

"That still has nothing to do with this wangfei."

Yu Ying frowned. "But Xin Wangfei insisted that it was because of you pushing her that she miscarried. The prince was by her side and he listened to her cry for a long time. I'm afraid he will be here soon."

"Let's wait for him to come and denounce us." Gu Qingli wasn't afraid of Xiao Yixiu's accusation. She was just wondering how Xin Ziyao had managed to make use of this opportunity to cause such a ruckus. How could she have really miscarried? There must be something odd about this.

Xin Ziyao was pregnant, so she should be extremely careful. It was impossible for her to have an abortion just to frame her. Just what was going on?

Gu Qing pondered as he carefully sealed the refined mercury and other poisonous substances into the wax pills. After sealing the last pill, he heard Xiao Yi Xiu's cold voice, "What is the wangfei doing?"

Gu Qing Li's heart tightened. He retracted his five fingers and held the wax pill in his palm. Xiao Yi Xiu pushed the door open and entered. Yu Ying, who was guarding the door, didn't even notify him.

Her cold gaze shot towards Yu Ying. Although she was still far away, Yu Ying still shivered from her cold gaze and lowered her head in panic.

"I know that the entire palace belongs to the prince, but I'll have to ask you to knock on the door next time." Gu Qing Li's face hardened.

Xiao Yi Xiu walked up to her and said calmly, "What do you think, Royal Concubine? Or is it … Afraid of being seen by This King when This King changes his clothes? "

Gu Qingli's expression stiffened as she silently cursed in her heart. However, she heard him add, "Don't forget, even your people are all your lordship's." It was still a light tone, but it carried an unquestionable pressure.

He slowly walked half a circle around her, then casually sat down.

It was as if he was examining her figure and appearance. He had an unfathomable gaze that seemed to see through her entire person, causing goosebumps to form on her skin for some reason. Her face darkened as she asked, "Your Highness, you have a purpose in coming here, right?"

"Hmm?" He didn't seem to understand the meaning of her words.

"It's about Xin Wei's concubine."

"Oh, as you know, she's not in a good mood right now. She cried for a while and fell asleep."

Looking at his calm demeanor, Gu Qingli was surprised. "You're not here to denounce me?"

"Sin? What crime have you committed? " "Or do you think you did do something to her?"

Was he trying to test her? Gu Qing Li glanced at Yu Ying from the corner of her eyes, meeting her flickering gaze. Seeing her flustered gaze, he lowered his head and sneered, "Didn't you clearly know what I had done? Your eyes, ears, and eyes are all over the palace. Other than the things that you don't want to know, there is nothing that your heart doesn't understand. "

"A sharp tongue." He stood up and suddenly pinched her lower jaw. He looked down at her and said indifferently, "It's better to restrain yourself in front of this duke. Otherwise —"

He slowly released her and took out a small bone china bottle from his sleeve. He lifted her hand and poured a vermilion pill into her palm.

Gu Qingli's palm was as white as jade, her slender fingers as tender as bamboo shoots, unstained by the sun and spring water. However, he didn't pity her in the slightest as she held her petite palm close to his and slowly exerted her strength, even causing her fingers to ache.

"This month's antidote. Remember, This King likes a good princess. "

He let go of her and, without another glance, clasped his hands behind his back and prepared to leave.

Gu Qing Li knew that Xiao Yi Xiu knew her every move, but she didn't expect that Xin Zi Yao's abortion was so big that it didn't affect his emotions. Gu Qing Li knew that Xiao Yi Xiu was aware of her every move, but she never thought that Xin Zi Yao's abortion was so big that it didn't affect his emotions.

Xin Ziyao was carrying his first child!

A light flashed through her mind, like lightning in the night sky, illuminating the depths of her heart.

"It's you!" Everything was done by you! "Hsin-side's child …" She changed her words as she spoke, "You don't even want it, yet you're trying to blame it on me?"

He stopped and after a long while sneered softly and left.