mtl008 Chapter 469: All Gathered
Chapter 469: All Gathered
When he heard that he had another child, Hongli's first reaction was joy.
After all, it's not like he can't afford to raise them, he just wants to have as many children as possible.
It’s just a good thing that Concubine Xian is pregnant, so why does Wang Qin look so embarrassed?
His eyes flickered and he turned to look at the minister Zhang Tingyu in front of him.
"Master Zhang, let's stop here for today. I will send someone to take you back."
Zhang Tingyu, who was already old and frail, stood up and saluted, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
He did not refuse. The emperor sent someone to take him there and he could ride in a carriage. He was an old man and it would be a good thing if he could walk less.
This hot day...
After Zhang Tingyu left, Hongli looked at Wang Qin again.
"Tell me, what's going on."
Wang Qin bent over and reported everything in detail:
"Today, Empress Xian and Consort Hai were flying a kite in the Imperial Garden. The kite happened to fly away and hit the Imperial Concubine."
"Then the Imperial Concubine was so angry that she slapped everyone in the face. Later, the Imperial Concubine Chen came..."
When he heard about Ah Ruo, Hongli frowned, "Is Concubine Chen okay?"
Wang Qin wiped the sweat from his forehead and thought it was obvious who the emperor cared about more!
"No, no, Concubine Chen said a few fair words, and Concubine wanted to hit her, but Concubine Chen dodged her..."
Hearing Wang Qin say this, Hongli also thought of the scene at that time.
I couldn't help but want to laugh. She has always been the smartest one and wouldn't just stand there and get beaten.
However, thinking of Concubine Xian's pregnancy, he asked about her situation again.
"Empress Xian must have fainted from anger and physical weakness. The imperial doctors examined her and said..."
Wang Qin hesitated when he said this and looked at the emperor carefully.
Seeing his steady gaze fixed on her, her heart tightened and she quickly said the rest of the words.
"It is said that Concubine Xian needs to be well taken care of, otherwise there is a risk of miscarriage."
He was also wondering why all the pregnant women were gathered together.
One became pregnant after another, even the two iron trees that had not bloomed for many years, Concubine Gui and Concubine Xian, became pregnant.
After listening to his story, Hongli became even more dissatisfied with Gao Xiyue.
"Let's go to the Yanxi Palace."
Since Empress Xian is pregnant, he has to go and comfort her no matter what.
When he arrived, he found that the Queen was also there, holding Ruyi's hand and saying something.
Ruyi was lying on the bed. When she heard that the emperor was coming, tears started flowing before she could say anything.
"emperor....."
The cry was mournful and her voice trembled, revealing her expectations for the child.
Hongli stepped forward and stopped her from bowing.
"Just lie down and see what the doctor says."
Fu Cha Langya stood aside, feeling a little uncomfortable, but she still opened her mouth and repeated the imperial physician's words.
After listening to this, Hongli naturally condemned Gao Xiyue.
"The imperial concubine is becoming more and more ignorant of the rules. Let's punish her with half a year's salary and let her recuperate in the palace for two months."
This is house arrest. After all, Gao Xiyue is pregnant now, and he cannot punish her too severely.
But Ruyi also needs to be comforted, since she is a pregnant woman now.
Fu Cha Langya agreed from the side, without any intention of pleading for Gao Xiyue.
The imperial concubine who has no children is her good sister.
The imperial concubine now has almost become a major source of worry for her.
Now, with the addition of the once very favored Concubine Xian being pregnant, Fucha Langya's pressure has doubled.
You should know that when the emperor was choosing a concubine, he gave the jade ruyi to Ruyi.
What if Ruyi gives birth to a child and the emperor wants her to be the queen?
Fu Cha Langya's worries were not groundless, because Hongli's lukewarm attitude towards her made her feel insecure at all.
It is normal for an insecure woman to have wild thoughts.
The two talked for a while. Ruyi had just taken the pregnancy-preserving medicine and was feeling sleepy.
Hongli also saw it, so he said, "Go to sleep first. The most important thing now is to take care of your body."
Ruyi's heart tightened, knowing that Hongli was about to leave.
He quickly raised his hand and grabbed his sleeve.
"Your Majesty, please don't leave!"
She had been waiting for a child for a long time, but the imperial physician said that she was weak and the pregnancy would be risky.
This made her feel very uneasy, and she wanted the emperor to stay with her.
When Hongli saw her posture, he secretly thought it was not good, because Gao Xiyue was the same at that time.
She wished he could be with her every day.
This was unbearable for Hongli, who only wanted freedom.
But now Ruyi had just gotten pregnant and was injured, so he could only suppress his discomfort and comfort her:
"Don't worry, I will watch you fall asleep, go to sleep."
Only then did Ruyi feel relieved and slowly closed her eyes.
Little did she know that Hongli only said that he would watch her fall asleep, and did not say that he would stay here with her!
After Ruyi fell asleep due to the effect of the medicine, Hongli looked at Fucha Langya.
"Queen, I leave this to you."
Fu Cha Langya was happy to see that the emperor had no intention of staying here.
"It seems that the Emperor doesn't attach much importance to Concubine Xian's pregnancy."
Fu Cha Langya thought so.
Hongli really didn't care that much, mainly because he was afraid of being pestered.
Besides, there are three pregnant women in the palace now. If he accompanies one but not the other, it would be better for him not to accompany any of them.
He also found time to visit Yongshou Palace.
"The Emperor is here~"
Luo Yao was originally standing in front of the desk writing. When she saw him coming, she threw herself into his arms like a young swallow.
Hongli smiled and took her in. "Your way of greeting is quite special."
Luo Yao hooked her hands around his neck, tilted her head back and said coquettishly:
"Then does the emperor like my courtesy like this?"
Hongli laughed heartily and touched her nose with one hand.
Seeing that he didn't answer and just smiled, Luo Yao couldn't help shaking him in dissatisfaction.
"I like it. I like it, isn't that enough?"
Hongli finally felt relieved, unlike in other palaces where he had to force himself to comfort them.
Some things become work when you do them too much. Pregnant women always need more companionship and a sense of security.
But there is only one Hongli, and it cannot be divided into several parts for them.
Others: Actually, you didn’t do much to comfort me!
Luo Yao didn't want to get up in his arms, so Hongli simply held her and sat on the couch.
"I heard that Concubine Xian is pregnant?"
Luo Yao sat on his lap, holding his fingers in her palm and playing with them.
Hongli hummed, "You weren't hurt today in the Imperial Garden, were you?"
Luo Yao giggled, "I am so smart, how could I get hurt? If the imperial concubine wants to attack me, I will run away immediately~"
This is totally against the rules. Which concubine of low rank can escape from the hands of a concubine of higher rank?
Hongli was amused by her smug look.
"You."