mtl008 Chapter 202 Not good
Chapter 202 Not good
Zhen Huan's face changed slightly, and with the support of Cui Jinxi, she stepped into Yonghe Palace with mixed feelings.
This was her second time entering this palace, and each time, she seemed to have a different mood.
The dragon and phoenix carvings on the red palace walls are so exquisite that they seem to jump out of the sky, vivid and lifelike.
The sunlight shines warmly on the glazed tiles, and the golden tiles sparkle in the sun, shining brightly, highlighting the splendor of the palace and the majesty of the royal family.
Strolling in the spacious courtyard, Zhen Huan's thoughts involuntarily drifted to the even more magnificent Chengqian Palace next door.
I wonder if I can move in after it’s done?
Aunt Jinxi had sent people to inquire a long time ago. After the emperor ascended the throne, he specially ordered people to renovate Chengqian Palace.
I heard that the Empress Dowager also reprimanded the Emperor for his extravagance and waste because of this incident.
"Today is just a small gathering among sisters, there's no need to be formal."
An Lingrong's gentle voice brought Zhen Huan back to her senses.
Well-trained palace maids served exquisite osmanthus cakes and hot tea in turn.
After paying their respects, everyone went directly to Yonghe Palace. She first gave everyone some snacks to fill their stomachs.
"Your Highness, I have long admired the osmanthus cake from Yonghe Palace, and today I am finally fortunate enough to taste it."
Concubine Jing took over the conversation with a smile, her tone revealing her anticipation for the delicious food.
"If Concubine Jing likes it, please use more. Yonghe Palace may not have anything else, but it has plenty of osmanthus flowers."
Chun'er picked up the pastry and her eyes lit up when she heard that. She tilted her head and winked at Biyun, indicating that she wanted to feast on it.
The sweet-scented osmanthus cake in Concubine Shu's palace is a delicacy that she wants to eat again and again.
Biyun smiled and pushed her plate towards her.
An Lingrong saw the entire interaction between the two.
Then she smiled again.
"Concubine Wan has been pregnant for nearly six months, and she is often troubled by worry about the dragon fetus. I have specially invited all the sisters to come here today, hoping to comfort her."
An Lingrong changed the subject and led the conversation to Zhen Huan.
She knew the purpose of Zhen Huan's visit, so she simply made it clear and asked everyone to help her solve her problem together.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
Faced with An Lingrong's concern, Zhen Huan had no choice but to thank her.
Most of the concubines in the harem had nothing to do, and whether they had given birth or not, they all came forward to chat with Zhen Huan.
An Lingrong accidentally noticed that Zhen Huan's face turned pale after hearing this, so she winked at Baoge at the door.
She waited for a quarter of an hour before someone kindly helped her out.
"Wan Fei, you look strange, are you feeling unwell?"
"My Lady, I feel a tightness in my chest."
Zhen Huan responded with a throbbing headache, her face turning paler.
"Someone, call the imperial physician!"
"This palace is close to the Imperial Hospital, and the imperial physician will be here soon."
"Wan Fei, you..."
At this moment, a deep voice suddenly came from the door.
"What happened to Concubine Wan?"
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw the emperor striding in, his eyes fixed on Zhen Huan.
An Lingrong pretended not to see it and reported it anxiously.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Wan said she has been feeling anxious lately, so I have specially invited all the sisters to come and cheer her up."
“She just…”
"Your Majesty, please be at ease. I have already sent someone to the Imperial Hospital."
She explained the cause and effect clearly and concisely.
She had already told the emperor about holding a small banquet in the letter. An Lingrong didn't believe that Zhen Huan could slander her by turning right into wrong in front of so many people.
"Your Majesty, the imperial physician is here. Please let Concubine Wan see him."
"Your humble servant, Wen Shichu of the Imperial Hospital, pays his respects to the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine."
"Concubine Wan is not feeling well, please go and take a look at her."
The emperor, worried about Zhen Huan, gave up his seat and sat back at the top.
An Lingrong's gaze wandered between the emperor and Wen Shichu's foreheads, both of whom had beads of sweat on their heads.
Her eyes flashed and she handed the snow-white handkerchief to the emperor.
"Your Majesty, it's a bit chilly in spring. Please wipe the sweat off your forehead."
An Lingrong's voice was neither loud nor soft, but everyone in the room could hear it.
When Zhen Huan heard that the emperor had sweat on his forehead, she knew that Silang was anxious to see her, and her heart felt as happy as if she had eaten honey.
Wen Shichu felt his hand's pulse suddenly quickening and took a deep breath.
Huan'er is concerned about the emperor, so he will just silently protect her from now on.
"Your Majesty, the dragon fetus is about four or five months old and is in its growth stage. I suspect that the rapid growth of the dragon fetus may have caused some discomfort to Concubine Wan."
"I will prescribe some tonic medicine for Her Majesty Wan Fei. Her Majesty needs to rest and recuperate."
Wen Shichu knew that Zhen Huan liked quietness, so he said this on purpose.
"Su Peisheng, go to Jingren Palace and tell the Queen that Concubine Wan is unwell and is temporarily exempt from paying respects."
From what An Lingrong heard, the emperor had really done her a great favor, so naturally she had to repay the favor.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Wan is not feeling well. Could you please take her back to Suiyuxuan for me?"
"Okay, I'll send Concubine Wan back to rest, and you, Noble Concubine, will continue to entertain the guests."
After the Emperor and Zhen Huan left, An Lingrong ordered some other snacks to be served for everyone to enjoy.
Among them, Concubine Chun was the most considerate, and plate after plate of snacks disappeared into her mouth.
"Your Highness, it's rare to find someone as pure as Concubine Chun."
When leaving, Concubine Jing smiled and sighed.
"I like her childishness, and so does the Emperor."
An Lingrong knew that Concubine Jing was reminding her that Zhen Huan had ulterior motives and asked her to be careful and vigilant.
The emperor exempted Zhen Huan from paying her respects, which was a great help. Who knows who will be the next unlucky person.
When she learned from Bao Ge that Zhen Huan and the Emperor were riding in the same sedan chair to Sui Yuxuan, she suppressed the upward curve of her lips.
As soon as the emperor returned to the palace, he went to Yonghe Palace to see Concubine Wan, and personally escorted her back to Suiyuxuan.
I wonder how the Queen of Jingren Palace would react when she finds out.
Yixiu's reaction was indeed very big. She rolled around on the bed with a headache.
"My Lady, how about we go get the imperial physician?"
"Jianqiu, don't go. I can handle it."
As soon as the emperor sent Concubine Wan back home because she was unwell, he summoned the imperial physician to Jingren Palace.
If people knew about this, it would be a laughing stock.
The queen pretended to be sick out of jealousy.
When she thought of Concubine Hua's mocking face, she became even more determined not to summon the imperial physician to Jingren Palace.
After half an hour, under the effect of the tranquilizer, the queen slowly closed her eyes.
Jianqiu, who was concentrating on covering the queen with a quilt, discovered that the quilt had a hole in it that the queen had torn at some point.
She retreated quietly, and only when she returned to her room did she cover her mouth and cry silently.
Late at night, when everyone was asleep, an ordinary small purse was delivered from Jingren Palace to Suiyuxuan.
On the fifth day after Concubine Hua took leave, An Lingrong received a small note from Yiku Palace. The words "something bad is happening" written on it made her heart tighten.