mtl008 Chapter 438 A succession of happy events
Chapter 438 A succession of happy events
"Lingrong, Concubine Qi has come to me to complain again." Concubine Hua gently waved her round fan, her voice filled with helplessness. "Concubine He said she couldn't stand the smell of oil, and she forced Concubine Qi to switch to a vegetarian diet."
"I also heard that He Huanbi ran into the Seventh Prince on the long street, and she actually sent people to block the Seventh Prince from approaching from a distance, clearly disdaining him for being stupid."
Concubine Hua frowned slightly, "She also often visits Chuxiu Palace, which made Shen Meizhuang so angry that she even called the imperial physician several times."
"What do you think I should do with her?"
An Lingrong's lips curled up into a faint smile, and she caught the gloating look in Concubine Hua's eyes.
But she still continued speaking along the lines of Concubine Hua.
"Sister Nian, Noble Lady He's pregnancy is her greatest reliance. This matter is indeed a difficult one."
"Haven't we both been harassed by Noble Lady He before? Before she gives birth to an heir, we should try to be patient with her."
"The Emperor may not be unaware of what's happening in the harem. His silence is tantamount to his tacit approval of Concubine He's actions."
"You are absolutely right," Concubine Hua sighed, "The child in Concubine He's belly is the one the Emperor has been waiting for three or four years. It's okay for her to be a little spoiled."
After listening to the advice, Concubine Hua decided to be patient and wait until Huanbi incurred the wrath of heaven and people before punishing her.
Whenever someone came to complain, Concubine Hua would bring up the fact that the Emperor visited Huanbi every now and then, saying that she could do nothing about it.
"Noble He is so favored by the emperor that even Noble Consort Shu has to give her some distance. What else can I do?"
With Concubine Hua's attempt to smooth things over, Huanbi became even more rampant and out of control.
Prince Guo, who was recuperating on Lingyun Peak, took a deep breath with a headache when he learned that Huanbi had offended several Mongolian nobles who were living a quiet life behind closed doors in the harem.
"Ah Jin, ask our people to persuade her to be more restrained."
"My Lord, the person we placed next to Noble Lady He accidentally bumped into Noble Lady Qi. To calm the situation, Noble Concubine Hua sent the person back to the Imperial Household Department."
A Jin lowered his voice and reported.
“Where are the people who returned arranged?”
"Master, that young eunuch is on duty in the toilet. I heard he didn't hold the toilet steady, so he got 20 strokes of the cane and has now been thrown into the cold palace."
Seeing that his master was silent, A Jin continued.
"Xi promised to spread the word that Concubine Hua seems to be praising Concubine He to death. Master, do you think Concubine Hua is targeting our people?"
Prince Guo decisively denied it.
"No! Nian Shilan doesn't have the brains for it. There's no one around her who can make her obey."
"But my Lord, several of the spies we have planted in the palace have been damaged. I believe there must be something unusual going on."
Ah Jin was about to discuss with his master again when he heard the sound of approaching footsteps.
He changed the subject, "Master, the wedding supplies you instructed me to buy are ready. When will they be delivered to the summit?"
After being reminded by A Jin, Prince Guo knew who was outside.
"A Jin, please transport it up the mountain as soon as possible. Huan'er asked Miss Bai Zhi to risk her life to go to the city to ask Doctor Wen for medicine for my injury..."
Bai Zhi couldn't help rolling her eyes when she heard Prince Guo's affectionate words.
She caught a glimpse of Zhen Huan's moved face, while her mind was thinking of Ye Lan Yi who was leaning on her waist in the carriage.
Neither of them is a good person, and even if they get together they will bring harm to others.
What a sin!
When Wen Shichu saw that she was the maid of an old friend, he almost emptied his medicine box.
If the Prince's Mansion hadn't been so dependent on someone, Wen Shichu would most likely have followed her back to Lingyun Peak.
The cool mountain breeze stopped Baizhi's wandering thoughts.
Cui Jinxi should be busy in the small kitchen at this time, and she should go over to help.
In a blink of an eye, another half month passed, and the baby in Huanbi's belly was already three months old.
Early in the morning, Concubine Hua sat at the top with a smile on her face, waiting for everyone to arrive.
"Everyone is here now. I won't delay your breakfast."
"Songzhi, please invite the imperial physicians in."
When Shen Meizhuang heard that Concubine Hua had summoned many imperial physicians, she felt something was wrong.
She clenched the handkerchief in her hand and thought to herself: I'm afraid I can't escape this time.
Bai Caiwei, who was sitting on the embroidered stool by the door, tilted her head slightly and saw the imperial doctors standing in two rows.
She gently touched her belly and thought to herself: The child is almost three months old now, and it's time for my master who is recovering from his injuries to see my value.
Bai Caiwei was different from the flamboyant Huanbi. After she realized something was wrong with her body, she silently lowered her presence.
Even though Huanbi, who was revealed to be pregnant, enjoyed supreme care, Bai Caiwei did not feel moved at all.
She would take contraceptive pills after each night sleep, as she knew exactly who the father of the child in her belly was.
Concubine Hua, who was sitting at the top, saw everyone's performance. After she had admired Shen Meizhuang's changing expression enough, she explained with a smile.
"Sisters, please don't panic. The Emperor has been visiting the harem frequently since the New Year, and I don't think it's appropriate that only Concubine He has received good news. Today, I have summoned the imperial physician to take everyone's pulse, firstly to check if there are any surprises, and secondly to provide everyone with rest and well-being."
"The Imperial Concubine is thoughtful."
Concubine Jing was the first to respond.
As long as one more person is found to be pregnant, Concubine He will not be the only one in the harem.
There were few familiar faces among the imperial doctors outside the hall. As soon as Concubine Hua gave the order, they began to take her pulse.
Not long after, the good news came from two imperial physicians in the hall.
"Reporting to Her Majesty Hua Guifei, Her Majesty Huipin has good news!"
"Reporting to Her Majesty Hua Guifei, Xi promised to have good news!"
"Great! Today is truly a day of joy!" Concubine Hua stood up excitedly, "Songzhi, give wedding gifts to all the imperial physicians who came to Yikun Palace to take my pulse today!"
"Princess Hui and Xi, please agree. I know you two were afraid of disturbing the fetal spirit, so I concealed the fact of your pregnancy."
"Just rest assured and take care of your pregnancy. I will personally go to the Yangxin Palace to explain this matter to the Emperor on your behalf."
Shen Meizhuang and Bai Caiwei, each with their own thoughts, agreed with Concubine Hua's statement and expressed their gratitude together.