This question set off alarm bells in Quanfu's heart.
He didn't receive any specific news here, but Eunuch Dong mentioned a few things while chatting.
The news about Concubine Yi came really quickly.
So I thought about it and said.
"I haven't received the news yet. The second prince is still in the palace recovering from illness. Whether he can go to the prince's office will probably depend on his physical condition."
It's as if he didn't say what he said.
Yifei glanced at him and felt in her heart that he was indeed a slippery one.
Compared with Dong Yuzhong, there are no more concessions.
Thinking of this, I was too lazy to deal with him anymore, so I waved my hand and let Quanfu leave.
After she left, the palace maid next to her, Ruyi, brought up a bowl of blood swallows.
Yifei took a sip, but the taste was still the same as before.
It's not of much use.
"Don't worry, Madam, even if the second prince goes to the prince's office, he won't be able to threaten our third prince."
That's what he said, but no one would be happy if Cheng Yaojin suddenly showed up.
Even though that person was the sick second prince, she felt very upset.
This imperial power struggle is not something that can be discussed at all.
One more person means one more obstacle.
It would be best if all the princes were dead and only the third prince was left, so that she could feel a little at ease.
As I was thinking about it, I suddenly remembered that Concubine Yinggui was due to give birth soon.
Then a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"My life has been so comfortable that I almost forgot about the existence of Concubine Yinggui. Ruyi, tell me, will she be a prince or a princess this time?"
"I don't know, but I know that neither the prince nor the princess can compete with our third prince."
After hearing this, Concubine Yi had no intention of stopping just like that.
So he said to Ruyi.
"In that case, then come with me to see Concubine Yinggui. She is the most precious one in the palace now. There is no need for people to say that there is no one to take care of her when the emperor is away."
As he spoke, he stood up.
Ruyi supported her and arranged the chariot.
Then many of the masters and servants went to the Yaoyue Palace of Concubine Yinggui.
In Yaoyue Palace, Concubine Yinggui already has a sinking feeling in her stomach.
The delivery woman also said that she will give birth in the next few days.
So she was extremely careful.
Everyone in the invitation to the moon palace had a hundred thoughts, fearing that something would go wrong at this point.
Concubine Yinggui was walking around the yard, making all preparations for the birth of her child.
But I didn't expect that Concubine Yi would come.
I have never had any quarrels or quarrels with her. Now that she is here, does she have something to explain?
Thinking of this, Concubine Yinggui frowned and became anxious.
But now is not the time to worry, so he said to the servant.
"Hurry up and invite Concubine Yi."
"Yes, I obey."
Then she walked slowly towards the door, and bumped into Concubine Yi who had just walked in.
"I have seen your concubine, Concubine Yi, and wish her well."
"Sister, please get up quickly. You are very heavy now, so you can avoid these courtesy if you can."
"Thank you very much for your consideration, I am deeply grateful."
Concubine Yi had a different look. Now she didn't speak rudely. She looked at Concubine Ying's tall belly and said "warmly".
"Sister, this baby looks like she's about to give birth."
"The delivery mother said it will only last a few days."
"Well, are everything ready? If there is anything missing, just tell me. The Emperor and Concubine Lin are not in the palace, and I will take care of your safe delivery."
Concubine Yinggui smiled, her attitude as calm as ever.
"Mother Lao is worried. I have made arrangements here."
She used to be very humble towards others, so she had no grudges with Concubine Yi.
It's just that in this palace, grudges sometimes don't really have to happen to be called grudges.
Even if the two people have never met each other, if they want to have a grudge, it can be done easily.
Concubine Yinggui knew very well that if she gave birth to the fourth prince, the feud between Concubine Yi and her would never end.
Thinking of this, the determination in his eyes was unprecedented.
She has always been very low-key in the harem, but for the sake of her child, she will do her best to protect her, even if the other party is the powerful Liu Yifei, she is not afraid.
As if she understood Concubine Yinggui's eyes, Concubine Yi felt like she was looking at prey.
When she was in the northwest, she followed her father and brother to observe the process of a lone wolf chasing its prey.
Sometimes he waits quietly, sometimes he stops.
After working hard for several days and nights, it drove the prey a little crazy, and then it made a fatal move.
The concubine Yinggui in front of me really looked down upon her in the past.
It seems that he is also capable.
The smile reaches his eyes. As for prey, it always has to be a little challenging to be interesting, right?
Thinking of this, he said something to Concubine Yinggui, and then left.
Concubine Yinggui thought she came to visit for some important matter, but she left so easily, which she couldn't believe.
However, for the safety of herself and her children, Concubine Yinggui thought about it and said to the palace maid Rongle beside her.
"Go to the Inner Palace and tell her that I am about to give birth here. Let them send someone to bring my mother into the palace. Remember to tell your mother not to forget the peace talisman from Sanqing Temple."
This remark, on the surface, seemed like a warning, but it was actually a secret message between her and her mother's family.
Presumably, my mother will be prepared when she enters the palace this time.
In this way, it should be no problem to ensure that she gives birth safely.
The Mid-Autumn Festival went by casually, and there wasn't much movement in the next few days.
When Concubine Yinggui's mother, the wife of the Minister of Rites, was admitted to the palace, it was in line with the rules.
This time she only brought her mother-in-law and maid into the palace. It is said that they are all people who serve her closely on weekdays.
The luggage brought by the three people was also checked from left to right, and after making sure that there was nothing wrong, they were put into the palace.
This imperial city is not comparable to a palace.
Anyone can enter without permission.
Even if Concubine Ying is about to give birth, the wife of the Minister of Rites can only stay for seven days. After that, she has to be sent back without even a moment's delay.
On the seventh day, if Concubine Yinggui had started early, she would have been able to stay with her for two days.
If it happens late, I'm afraid it might be too late.
The time has come, the Mid-Autumn Festival has just passed three days.
It was the eighteenth day of the eighth lunar month, and after dinner, the mother and daughter of the concubine Yinggui were talking about themselves.
Before she even said a few words, Concubine Yinggui felt something was wrong.
As soon as I stood up, my clothes were all wet.
"Mother, mother..."
Concubine Yinggui usually has a steady temperament, but no matter how steady she is, this is her first time facing childbirth.
Her worry was worse than the pain at the moment.
I can't even speak clearly.
Fortunately, the wife of the Minister of Rites, who had given birth twice before, did not panic when she saw this situation and immediately gave the order.