I insist

Chapter 282: I've Been Kept

The boss, his face contorted with fat, greeted Song Miqiu and Yu Huailin with a broad smile.

He fawned over Song Miqiu, saying, "Sir, we have everything here. What would you like to buy?"

The boss became even more eager to promote the product, as it was rare to encounter such a big customer who was so generous.

Looking at the hairpin in her hand, and then at the jade hairpin that the shopkeeper had just handed her, Song Miqiu suddenly felt that it wasn't so expensive.

"Pick another nice hairpin for me."

Song Miqiu glanced at Yu Huailin. They were a good match in appearance, but he was still a bit too simple.

Song Miqiu shook his head, indicating that he was not very satisfied.

The shopkeeper immediately took out the most expensive hairpin, made of agarwood, and showed it to Song Miqiu. Song Miqiu looked at it and found it was indeed suitable for Yu Huailin.

Yu Huailin is handsome, and wearing such a simple hairpin makes him look even more dignified.

Song Miqiu took the wooden hairpin from the boss and handed it to you, Yu Huailin.

"This is the return gift."

Yu Huailin smiled warmly: "Very good."

Thinking that Song Miqiu was thinking of him, he smiled broadly.

Immediately, Song Miqiu took out more silver.

"Boss, I'll take it. And also, take a pure gold longevity lock."

While buying things for Yu Huailin, we mustn't forget about the unborn baby at home! We mustn't forget the purpose of this trip.

When the boss saw how generous Song Miqiu was, he couldn't stop smiling and naturally treated him with great enthusiasm, bringing out many longevity locks of various styles.

Song Miqiu was dazzled by the choices and picked one with a dragon and phoenix design. This one was good; it could be used by both men and women.

"This is it."

After making the purchase, Song Miqiu settled the bill and left with Yu Huailin.

"Did you notice that the boss's eyes were acting strange?"

Seeing Yu Huailin's expression, Song Miqiu immediately understood that anyone would have misunderstood what the two of them had just done.

He comforted her, saying, "I'm wearing a mask; anyone would misunderstand us."

Little did they know, a palace maid had witnessed their entire encounter.

The palace maid, hiding behind the gate, saw a handsome young man next to Song Miqiu. Seeing how intimate they were, she figured their relationship must be quite special.

Unexpectedly, Song Miqiu was keeping this gigolo. The palace maid revealed a sinister smile. Song Miqiu! Song Miqiu.

I never imagined you had such a shameful secret.

She must return to the palace and tell Consort Li.

The palace maid was still resentful because Song Miqiu had taught her a lesson last time.

She was always the most favored maid by Consort Li's side, and no one in the palace dared to say anything against her.

She was spoken to so harshly by Song Miqiu last time, and now he has something on her. Let's see how arrogant she can be in the future!

The first thing the palace maid did upon returning to the palace was to tell Consort Li about Song Miqiu being with a handsome young man that day, saying that their relationship was quite close, and adding a lot of embellishments along the way.

After listening, Consort Li seemed to be deep in thought.

Why would an old woman like Song Miqiu choose such a handsome man?

Consort Li could hardly believe it; it was simply unheard of.

Consort Li is unsure of Song Miqiu's true situation and dares not act rashly.

Consort Li stood up and touched her slightly protruding belly, her eyes thoughtful.

She wondered what the relationship was between Song Miqiu and that man, but then she thought that since they were being so intimate, they must have some secret they couldn't tell anyone.

However, regardless of what secrets he may have or whether he's keeping a gigolo, having this man is like having something on your hands!

That way, it will be easier to control Song Miqiu.

Consort Li turned around and said happily to the palace maid, "You did a good job. I will reward you handsomely."

The palace maids replied in unison, "Serving Your Highness is our duty."

Meanwhile, Song Miqiu stayed at home for a few days.

Since I'm on duty at the palace, I should get back there as soon as possible.

The thought of having to go back and face those difficult concubines, the emperor, and the empress dowager naturally weighed heavily on Song Miqiu's mind.

Seeing Song Miqiu's dejected expression, Yu Huailin comforted her, saying, "You still have me. I'll be there for you no matter what."

Song Miqiu's eyes stung, and her heart warmed considerably.

That's true.

The next day, Song Miqiu returned to the Imperial Hospital.

"You're back!"

Ming Taicheng put down the medicinal herbs he was holding and looked at Song Miqiu, who was in a good mood. He was genuinely happy for her.

Song Miqiu looked up and asked, "Did you trouble Imperial Physician Ming during these few days of leave?"

This palace is a perfect example of this saying.

Some are exhausted, some are overworked.

Ming Taicheng thumped his shoulder.

"If you don't come back soon, I think I'll be exhausted."

"The Imperial Medical Academy still can't do without Physician Song."

Most importantly, several noble ladies in the harem specifically requested that Song Miqiu take their pulse.

He has been quite distressed these past few days.

"You, Consort Li, do you really think that just because you're carrying the emperor's child, I'm afraid of you?"

Consort Lin pointed through gritted teeth.

They practically wanted to poke Consort Li's eyes with their fingers.

Consort Li was no pushover either. She was already favored and was now pregnant with the emperor's child, so she didn't take Consort Lin seriously at all. She only gained the emperor's favor temporarily by using a tiny amount of drugs.

Consort Li coldly smiled at Consort Lin: "Yes, I didn't expect that I would have a son with the emperor so soon after gaining favor. Unlike you, sister, you didn't have to suffer the pain of carrying the emperor's child. I must envy you."

Consort Li covered Yin Tao's mouth, speaking softly, yet every word was piercing, leaving Consort Lin with a stern expression.

When Consort Lin heard Consort Li say this, she was immediately furious.

Especially when it comes to children, seeing Consort Li's belly immediately ignited her anger. So what if she has a child?

Today, she will make Consort Li experience the pain of losing a child.

Consort Lin revealed a vicious expression, "Since you find carrying the imperial heir so difficult, why don't I help you get rid of it once and for all?"

Upon hearing this, Consort Li was greatly alarmed.

"What...what are you going to do?"

"What do you say?"

When Consort Li saw Consort Lin walking towards her, she was so angry that she slapped Consort Lin across the face.

"You dare to be so bold, Consort Lin! The child in my arms is the Emperor's son. Even if I spare you if anything happens to him, the Emperor will not let you off the hook."

The slap landed squarely, leaving five handprints on Lin Fei's face.

Consort Lin lost her temper and gritted her teeth, saying, "Consort Li, I have always tolerated you, but today I will no longer tolerate you!"

Consort Lin took the initiative, grabbing Consort Li's hair and causing her hairpins and hair ornaments to fall to the ground with a swish.

Consort Li cried out. She was never one to suffer a loss, so how could she allow Consort Lin to be above her? When she failed to slap her back, she grabbed Consort Lin's clothes tightly.

"Hiss..." Lin Fei's clothes had a big hole in them.

The two were not to be outdone, and they pulled each other's hair and clothes.

Even though Consort Li was pregnant, she was still very agile and did not suffer any loss.

The palace maids and eunuchs beside them were so anxious that they kept stamping their feet, not knowing how to separate the concubine who was glaring at them.