Rebirth of the Phoenix Princess novel Chapter 54

Hearing that, Yun Shang felt relieved. She had been thinking about how to suggest that the Emperor ask Lady Jin to move into Qinzheng Hall. To her, it seemed to be the only way to keep Lady Jin from the Empress. Though the Empress was capable of many horrendous things, she wouldn't be able to cause trouble in Qinzheng Hall. But if she said that to the Emperor, Lady Jin would surely become a target.

However, Lady Jin had thought about moving into Qiwu Palace and letting the Empress take care of her. Even though the Empress would want to get rid of the baby, she wouldn't be able to do so while Lady Jin remained her guest. If anything happened to the unborn baby, the Empress would be the first suspect. As a result, the Empress would not only have to care for the baby; she would also need to take responsibility for any untoward events.

"Well, the Empress?" Emperor Ning pressed his lips together as he thought.

Lady Jin smiled, "Before I entered the Imperial Household, the Empress and I were good friends. That's why I felt relieved when she was tasked with caring for Yun Shang. Don't worry, Your Majesty. The Empress is a kind woman and she will surely keep me and my baby safe."

After staring at Lady Jin for a long time, Emperor Ning finally nodded, "In that case, I'll let Master Zheng call the Empress for us. I need to tell her this in person."

Lady Jin nodded, "Your Majesty's kindness and care will always be remembered by me." Then she loooked at Yun Shang, "Aren't you going to Princess Hua Jing's Palace? It's getting late now. Go back to Qingxin Palace and pack your belongings. You are not in good health. You need time to rest."

Yun Shang knew that Lady Jin didn't want the Empress to see her at Qinzheng Hall. So she nodded. "I will take my leave now."

Emperor Ning was focused on Lady Jin. He couldn't think of anything else at that moment. He nodded.

Lady Jin and Emperor Ning talked more. Emperor Ning kept asking Lady Jin how she felt, and she smiled and answered every question he asked. After a while, the Empress arrived. Lady Jin quickly stood up and bowed to the Empress. Before the Empress said anything, Emperor Ning put his arms around Lady Jin and said, "Look at you. You don't know how to take care of your body. From now on, I will not allow you to bow before anyone."

The Empress clenched her hands so tightly in her sleeves that her nails left indents in her palms. Her face, however, remained passive. She smiled at them. "Lady Jin, I didn't know you were here too. Your Majesty, what is it that you call me for?"

Emperor Ning took a seat and held Lady Jin's hand in his. He didn't look at the Empress while speaking. "Shu Jin is pregnant. The place she lives now is damp, and since winter is coming, living there is not good for her nor the baby."

The Empress quickly glanced at Lady Jin. She hid her murderous look quickly. "Well, then congratulations to Your Majesty and Jin. Since Lady Jin is pregnant, she cannot live in the Cold Palace anymore. Now that we don't have many ladies, we have many empty Palaces. Jin can choose her favorite, and I'll send someone to clean it up for her and add more furniture."

Emperor Ning frowned, "Shu Jin only has Madam Zheng to serve her now, and with her pregnancy, she will surely need more than one maid to serve her..."