mtl008 Chapter 198: Hidden Blades in the Fight
Chapter 198: Hidden Blades in the Fight
Shi Nanxi paused while holding the tea in her hand while sitting on the chair. Is Shi Rongyue pregnant?
At this moment, she noticed someone was looking at her, and she calmly looked in the direction of the gaze, just in time to meet Defei's gentle eyes.
Defei did not avoid Shi Nanxi's gaze, but smiled and nodded, and Shi Nanxi also returned a friendly smile.
However, she was extremely alert in her heart. In this palace, she was more afraid of Concubine De than Concubine Nianhulu, who had a higher position.
How could the big winner in the harem not arouse her vigilance? However, except for that palace selection, Concubine De had always kept a low profile.
Either the other party doesn't care about her, or he is hiding too deeply, hiding in a dark corner, and the right person will hit her with one blow.
However, since the other party had expressed during the re-selection that he did not want her to enter the palace, it was obvious that he did not care about her, which provided another answer.
With his mind in a thousand turns, Shi Nanxi put down the teacup and followed the other concubines in paying their respects.
Concubine Nianhulu looked down at the other concubines who were paying their respects. There was no queen in the palace, so she, the concubine, was the uncrowned king. These people had to bow their heads and kneel to pay their respects to her. She enjoyed and indulged in this feeling particularly.
She sat down gracefully and looked around. When she saw Concubine Xian, her gaze paused at her eyes and eyebrows which were filled with spring. Compared with the pale and sickly girl she had seen in Danning Residence some time ago, she was like a flower nourished by rain and dew, extremely beautiful.
Concubine Nianhulu was jealous and clutched her handkerchief tightly to avoid showing any abnormality.
"Sisters, get up quickly."
After saying that, he looked at Shi Nanxi with concern:
"I haven't seen Sister Xianfei for a long time. Are you feeling better?"
The hall fell silent.
Shi Nanxi placed her hands on her knees and whispered to Concubine Niu Hulu:
"Thank you for your concern, Sister Imperial Concubine. My body is almost recovered. All I have to do is continue to take medicine and recuperate."
"That's good. I wanted to send someone to visit my sister, but I was afraid that it would disturb her recovery. Fortunately, my sister is fine."
Concubine Niuhulu first said some polite words, then glanced at Concubine De, and then congratulated Shi Nanxi with a smile.
"Speaking of which, I just heard from Concubine De that the Fourth Prince's Concubine Shi is pregnant. That Concubine Shi is Concubine Xian's biological sister. I'd like to congratulate you. This is a great happy event!"
As she spoke, her eyes seemed to inadvertently sweep across Shi Nanxi's abdomen, the meaning was self-evident.
Shi Nanxi had just heard that Shi Rongyue was pregnant. She glanced at Concubine Nianhulu who seemed to be congratulating her sincerely, and she knew in her heart that she said that on purpose to provoke her.
Although the news that she was temporarily unsuitable to get pregnant was blocked, Liu Yuanpan said on the spot that she needed to recuperate.
As we all know, a healthy woman has a higher chance of getting pregnant. But now she is weak and needs care, so it is difficult for her to get pregnant. But at this time, her biological sister, who has a bad relationship with her, is pregnant. How can she be in a good mood when she hears this?
"Is Concubine Shi pregnant?" Shi Nanxi ignored Concubine Niu Hulu and smiled and congratulated Concubine De:
"Congratulations, Sister Defei. Congratulations, Sister Defei, you are going to have grandchildren. This is really great news."
Concubine De raised her watery eyes and smiled gently:
"Thank you, sister. We should be happy together. The fourth master's concubine found out the news last night. We couldn't disturb you at night, so we reported it this morning when we were paying our respects. I wanted to send someone to tell you, but the fourth master's concubine said she wanted to congratulate you in person, so we didn't send anyone. I hope you won't mind."
What nice words she said, but everyone knew that she and Shi Rongyue had fallen out a long time ago and their relationship was not good. It was obvious that Shi Rongyue's words were meant to show off in front of her. How could someone as smart as Defei not know this?
Shi Nanxi's eyelashes were slightly lowered.
"What are you saying, sister Defei? Concubine Shi is a filial sister. She came to tell you the good news as soon as it came out. Now my sister has also heard the good news. It's always better to be late for good things."
Concubine De looked at Concubine Xian and smiled, then responded softly:
"Yes, good things never come late."
Concubine Nianhulu looked at Concubine Xian who was talking to Concubine De and ignoring her, and felt secretly resentful in her heart. Was she relying on the emperor's favor to ignore her?
A hint of coldness flashed across her eyes, but she smiled and interrupted:
"What Sister Xianfei said is really reasonable, but some good things are better to come early. I wonder when Sister can also convey good news?"
This person was still not giving up. Shi Nanxi thought to herself, it was none of her business when she wanted to have an heir. However, she turned to Concubine Niu Hulu again, pursed her lips and said shyly:
"Thank you for your concern, sister. However, the matter of having children is a matter of fate. If it is destined to happen, it will happen. If it is not destined to happen, don't force it."
She changed the subject:
"Speaking of which, it will be the beginning of autumn in two days. The emperor will host a banquet for the court officials after the sacrifice in the palace. Changchun Garden has started preparing early. Looking at the busy palace servants, I really feel for the hard work of Concubine Hui, Concubine De, and Concubine Rong."
The reason why Concubine Nianhulu was able to come out today was because she was going to host a banquet for court officials after the sacrifice in the palace. As a concubine, it was difficult for Nianhulu not to show up, but she was stripped of the power to handle the affairs of the six palaces. This time, the three concubines Hui, De and Rong were in charge.
Shi Nanxi was reminding Concubine Nianhulu that she would not come out unless she was entertaining court officials after the sacrifice, and even if she came out, she would no longer have the power to manage the affairs of the six palaces.
Concubine Nianhulu stared at Concubine Xian, gritting her teeth. What a sharp-tongued bitch! It turned out that she was just pretending all the time. She should let the emperor see the true face of this "gentle and kind" Concubine Xian.
Rong Fei, who had watched a good show, interrupted with a smile:
"Oh, it seems like today is a really good day. There is a lot of good news. Sister Guifei, Sister Defei, Sister Xianfei, what do you think?"
Concubine Hui also put down her teacup and agreed with Concubine Rong. The three people who were mentioned had smiles on their faces. At this time, the announcement of the arrival of the Empress Dowager was heard from outside the door.
Everyone stood up and saluted. The Empress Dowager took Madam Hu's hand, walked to the head of the table and sat down, saying:
"Everyone, get up. What are you talking about? I just heard a commotion in the house when I was outside the door."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Rong couldn't wait to tell the Empress Dowager some good news today, and finally concluded:
"These are all bringing ruin to the Empress Dowager!" she said firmly.
However, this time she flattered the wrong person. It was fine that Concubine Xian was in good health, and it was barely good news that Concubine Nianhulu could go out, but the news of Shi Rongyue's pregnancy was not considered good news to the Empress Dowager.
She had just heard the report. She didn't want to be involved with that person anymore, as she was blessed by him. She turned the Buddhist beads slowly in her hands. The Empress Dowager glanced at Rong Fei indifferently.
"What kind of blessing can an old woman like me have?"
Defei, who was sitting next to her, lowered her eyes, a gleam of light flashed in her eyes. As expected, the Empress Dowager disliked Shi Rongyue very much. However, simply missing out on the position of Crown Princess should not make the Empress Dowager so disgusted. The Empress Dowager liked Shi Rongyue very much before.
Rong Fei's heart tightened, and she immediately realized that she had said the wrong thing. Her mind turned quickly, and she smiled and said:
"How can the Empress Dowager be unlucky? You are the most blessed woman in the Qing Dynasty."
At this time, Kangxi's loud laughter came from outside the door:
"The Empress Dowager is indeed the most blessed person in the Qing Dynasty."
As the voices were spoken, Kangxi strode in, followed by the crown prince in bright yellow.
"Your son greets the Empress Dowager, may the Empress Dowager be well."
"My grandson pays his respects to the Royal Madam. May the Royal Madam be blessed."