The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 2)

Chapter 232 - Dazed

During today's audience, there was, of course, another round of verbal sparring.

Su Jieyu was also among those presenting their respects today, and she was three months pregnant, making her the target of attacks.

Having a child in her belly gave her much more confidence than before.

With the help of Fang Xiuyuan, she managed to hold her ground against the combined onslaught of Shu Fei and Yi Xiuyuan, achieving a draw in the end.

The Empress seemed intent on redirecting the focus of the battle toward Ye Yun.

However, Ye Yun was feeling fatigued today; she hadn't slept well and was in a bad mood, her expression dark enough to look like a powder keg.

No one dared to provoke her.

After all, everyone in the palace was aware of Ye Yun's temperament; she had verbally sparred with two opponents at the Mid-Autumn National Banquet and even emerged victorious, making her not someone to be trifled with.

Yet, there were always those who momentarily lost their heads and wanted to test the waters.

As the concubines left Fengxi Palace in order of rank, those of sufficient status boarded their palanquins, while those with lower ranks walked on foot.

Although Yao Xiang and Yi Xiuyuan held the same rank, Yi Xiuyuan had a child, so Yao Xiang let her go first.

However, just as Ye Yun was about to board her palanquin, she saw Su Jieyu's palanquin following closely behind Yao Xiang.

She hadn't intended to bicker with her, but some people just couldn't keep their mouths shut.

As she passed by Ye Yun, Su Jieyu turned back with a smile and said, "I'm not feeling very well, so I'll leave first. I shouldn't have walked ahead of Ming Xiurong but with this belly... I hope you'll understand, Xiurong."

"You know you shouldn't walk ahead of me, yet you still dare to do so?" Ye Yun shot a cold glance at her and raised her hand to stop the palanquin bearers in their tracks.

Su Jieyu raised an eyebrow. "I've already apologized; are you going to hold onto this forever? I don't mind, but this little dragon inside me can't handle being startled."

During this time, there was no one in the harem who could keep Su Shi in check. Moreover, since she was pregnant, being carried around by the servants for months had indeed made her a bit arrogant.

As for why she wanted to oppose Ye Yun, there were a couple of reasons. First, years ago on the grasslands, it was seeing Ye Yun in her splendid attire that had sparked Su Shi's longing for the capital and the imperial palace. In her heart, Ye Yun had become a target to aspire to.

Now that she felt she had achieved that goal, even surpassing it, she couldn't help but think that Ye Yun was nothing special and wanted to step on her.

Additionally, Su Shi believed that since she was pregnant, the Emperor should have made it his first priority to see her when he returned to the palace. However, not only did he not visit her, but he also went to stay at Yuxiu Pavilion.

For Su Jieyu, this made her feel that she wasn't receiving the attention she believed she deserved, and all of it was because of Ye Yun's allure, which had stolen the Emperor away.

Yet she dared not overestimate her own importance, especially when Ye Yun was in a bad mood.

"Su Shi, it's best for you to come down yourself. Otherwise, I'll personally help you down." Ye Yun looked at her with a dark expression. "You should know my temperament; if you truly care about your baby, it's best to behave yourself. I have a quick temper."