mtl008 Chapter 129 Stealing people
Chapter 129 Stealing people
When the emperor hurried to Suiyuxuan, the two masters inside had not yet paid their respects and had not returned.
Xiao Yunzi hurried to Jingren Palace to meet others, while Baizhi stayed behind to serve tea.
She had just placed the tea on the small table when a majestic voice came from above.
"I heard that your master invited the imperial physician yesterday. What did the physician say?"
Bai Zhi knelt on the ground and answered respectfully.
"Your Majesty, the imperial physician has prescribed some medicine for the master's health. I don't know what it is."
The emperor waved his hand and asked her to leave.
When Xiao Yunzi saw the person he was looking for on the way, he hurried forward to report.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor is waiting for you at the Suiyu Pavilion."
"Okay, I understand."
Although Huanbi fell behind, Zhen Huan quickened her pace.
This time she won't let anyone take the emperor away.
Zhen Huan led her men into Suiyuxuan. Bai Zhi, who was guarding the door, greeted them and spoke quickly.
"Master, the Emperor asked about the Imperial Physician's visit yesterday. I replied that it was to recuperate. The Emperor then asked me to leave."
"You have done very well. I am very satisfied. You will be waiting for instructions outside the palace with Liu Zhu later."
Zhen Huan, who was walking without stopping, bowed quickly after entering the room.
"I'm sorry for being late, Your Majesty, please forgive me."
"What crime has Huan'er committed? I came too early. Come and sit down."
Zhen Huan looked at the emperor's court robes and her smile deepened.
"Your Majesty, have you had breakfast?"
"As soon as I left the court, I heard from Su Peisheng that Suiyuxuan had invited the imperial physician yesterday, so I thought of coming over to see you. I didn't have the chance to have breakfast."
"I thank Your Majesty for your concern. If Your Majesty doesn't mind, how about trying my breakfast?"
Zhen Huan gave a way out at the right time.
"Okay, then I will refuse it with disrespect."
After a light breakfast, the past events seemed to dissipate like smoke.
The emperor stayed in Suiyuxuan for the whole day, and stayed in the main hall at night to chat with Zhen Huanchun.
For the next period of time, either the emperor came to Suiyuxuan or Zhen Huan went to Yangxin Palace to accompany him.
After more than half a month, water was finally called for at night in the main hall of Suiyuxuan.
When paying her respects, Concubine Hua winked at An Lingrong again, and she shook her head gently.
The emperor's obsession with Zhen Huan in recent days is obvious to all, so they should avoid confronting him at this critical juncture.
In the previous life, after Zhen Huan regained favor, she put everyone under great pressure, and the same signs of this began to appear in this life as well.
An Lingrong had been mentally prepared for this. What she had to do now was to completely separate Shen and Zhen.
There was a small amount of musk in Zhen Huan's body. She had been staying in Chuxiu Palace for several days, so the source of the musk was obvious.
In the following days, the emperor spent almost all his time with Zhen Huan, except for visiting several pregnant women in Jingren Palace, Yonghe Palace, Yanxi Palace and Chuxiu Palace.
The queen, unable to sit still, rushed directly to Shoukang Palace.
"Your Majesty, Wanpin is constantly flirting with the Emperor. I'm worried that the Emperor will lose his interest in the country and follow the same path as the Emperor Taizu."
The pregnant queen made a righteous complaint.
"For the sake of the eternal prosperity of the Qing Dynasty, I, your son, have the audacity to ask the Empress Dowager to intervene."
The Queen Mother twirled the Buddhist beads in her hand and glanced at the Queen's belly worriedly.
After a long silence, she finally spoke.
"Empress, I will discuss this matter with the Emperor. Please take good care of your pregnancy."
If there are any abnormalities in the Queen's pregnancy again, don't blame her for being rude.
After receiving the guarantee, the queen bowed and took her leave. While stroking her belly on the way, she remembered something.
As soon as she returned to Jingren Palace, she took Jianqiu into the inner room.
"Jianqiu, do you think Concubine Shu's belly is growing too fast?"
Jianqiu shook her head. Her attention was all on the empress, and she rarely looked down at other concubines.
"My Lady, I will take a closer look tomorrow."
The next day, after paying his respects, Jianqiu reported in a low voice.
"Your Majesty, I have observed that the pregnant Concubine Shu's belly is even bigger than that of the sturdy Concubine Ke."
Concubine Shu is petite, and it was not noticeable when she wore thick clothes before. But because it was hot recently, she became particularly conspicuous when she changed into light palace clothes.
"From my perspective, Concubine Shu, who is over four months pregnant, looks like she is at least six months pregnant."
After the queen looked through the history book, her eyes sparkled with laughter.
A few days later, Concubine Ke was eating fruit in the Yanx Palace when her personal maid came to report with a smile.
"My Lady, good news!"
"On my way back from the kitchen just now, I overheard two maids whispering to each other. They said, 'The Concubine Shu's dragon fetus looks bigger than a normal six-month-old woman's belly.'"
Concubine Ke, who was only thinking about food, frowned and looked at the smiling man in confusion.
"I remember that Concubine Shu's dragon fetus was less than five months old, right?"
"Your Majesty, if you remember correctly, the Queen did mention it when she paid her respects last time."
Concubine Ke, who had a double chin, suddenly felt that the fruit in her hand no longer tasted fragrant.
"Let's go. I want to meet the Emperor."
The impetuous Concubine Ke started shouting loudly as she entered the palace.
"Your Majesty, I suspect that Sister Shufei is having an affair!"
The emperor, who was drinking tea, felt his hand tremble, and his hawk-like eyes stared at the person standing in the center of the hall.
"What did you just say?"
"Your Highness... Your Highness suspects Concubine Shu of having an affair!"
Concubine Ke was frightened by the emperor's gaze and spoke out her thoughts in fear.
"Did you know that slandering a high-ranking queen is a serious crime?"
"I have evidence. As long as the emperor summons the Concubine Shu, everything will be revealed."
She swore so confidently that she almost patted her chest to make the promise.
The royal bloodline cannot be confused. The emperor glared at Su Peisheng.
"Go to Yonghe Palace in person and invite Concubine Shu over."
"The slave obeys the order."
Su Peisheng understood the importance of the word "please", and the emperor asked him to treat Concubine Shu well.
When An Lingrong saw Su Peisheng, who had not appeared for more than half a month, she knew that the queen, who often looked at her belly, had taken action.
"Eunuch Su, it's hot out. You should have a bowl of mung bean soup to cool down first."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. Some people suspect that there is something wrong with your dragon fetus. Please make preparations as soon as possible."
Su Peisheng took the mung bean soup and reminded in a low voice.
He knew better than anyone that there were the emperor's men in Yonghe Palace.
If there really was something wrong with Concubine Shu, she wouldn't still be in the position of Concubine Shu.
An Lingrong delayed for nearly a quarter of an hour before slowly heading towards the Yangxin Palace.