I know that I have passed through a calamity, but my heart is full of endless troubles. Swallowing novels www. Although this calamity may not be a blessing, I am afraid that Xuan Ling will show more compassion to me than before. It’s just that Xuan Ling has always been close to me, loving and kind to me.
For a moment, no one could match me, but I didn't expect that this grace was so fragile and could not withstand the manipulation of other people's words, so I couldn't help but feel discouraged secretly.
I was upset and couldn't even take a restful nap, so I got up to see Meizhuang. When I entered Yuruntang, I saw that she had just woken up from her nap. A few jasmine flowers were randomly tied on the edge of the homely silk Hangzhou, half decorated with a few jasmine flowers.
Cuishui Meihua Tian'er only wears a goose-yellow blouse with flowers and smoke, and gauze pants embroidered with crab claws and chrysanthemums in curved green. Her fair skin is faintly revealed. She is plumper and more beautiful than before, and she is particularly charming.
Meizhuang was half-leaning on the bed with sleepy eyes, drinking sour plum soup with Cai Yue's hand. When he saw me coming, he hurriedly waved and said, "Come and try the new sour plum soup they made. It's better than the one made in the imperial kitchen."
I shook my head gently, "Sister, I forgot, I don't like sour food."
Meizhuang laughed and said, "Look at my memory, you can see it's not working anymore." He drank it all in one gulp and asked Bai Ling, "Is there any more? Go get another bowl."
Bai Ling was surprised and said: "My dear master, you have drank a lot today and there is nothing left."
Meizhuang got up from her shoes and sat in front of the dressing table while Bai Ling combed her hair.
Seeing that I was depressed and silent for a long time, Mei Zhuang couldn't help but be curious, turned around and said: "I hear you chirping on weekdays, what happened today? You look like a gourd with its mouth cut off."
I just sat there and said nothing. Meizhuang is such a smart person. He left Bai Ling's hand and said, "I will comb it myself. You and Caiyue will make some sour plum soup."
When he saw them going out, he came up to me and sat down in front of me and asked, "What's wrong?"
I told Cao Ronghua yesterday's words and Xuan Ling's suspicions exactly as they were, and only omitted the words of my heart-to-heart conversation with Xuan Ling. I sighed: "Fortunately, I responded quickly and cleverly managed to deal with it. Otherwise, what would have happened?"
Meizhuang only frowned and said nothing for a long time, and then said: "I heard that Cao Ronghua is a difficult master. She only sees the emperor two or three times a month in the past, so she knows what the emperor cares about, and her words will hit the weak point.
, I can’t even find any clues about it. But this time, she may not really mean it, I’m afraid the emperor is too worried.” Mei Zhuang shook his head, “Concubine Hua has lost power, and given her current situation, she shouldn’t dare to deliberately provoke her. What if someone
I'm afraid it will be self-defeating if I don't get it right, how could she be so confused?"
"I hope so. It's just that military strategists have a trick called the dangerous move of the army, which involves elimination and attack. Isn't it possible that she doesn't know how to use it?" I thought about it, "Maybe I am too worried. After the incident with Concubine Hua, I have
Always think more."
Meizhuang nodded and said: "But having said that, Concubine Hua's affairs did not affect her. Because Emperor Wen Yi will be one year old on the 19th next month, the emperor is also proud of her and specially asked the empress to have the Ministry of Internal Affairs to have a good time.
Ichiban.”
I lowered my head and said: "Then what can be done? There are not many dragon descendants under the emperor's knees, and the only eldest son of the emperor is not favored. Only the concubine Xin Gui's Shuhe Diji and Cao Ronghua's Wen Yi Diji are left. Wen Yi's infant child
Zhong Yuxue is so cute, the emperor will inevitably love her more."
Mei Zhuang was speechless, only sighed quietly, and looked at the pattern of "Flowing Clouds and Hundreds of Bats" on the silver-red soft screen window in a daze and said: "No matter how much the emperor loves us in front of his eyes, without heirs to rely on, this love will not be stable after all."
When Zhuang saw that I didn't answer, he continued: "No matter how much the emperor doesn't want to see the emperor's eldest son and his concubine, he will still visit them every month. The same goes for Cao Ronghua and Xin Guifei. Even if the child is a daughter, the emperor still loves them. As long as he cares about them
When you have a child, you always forget your biological mother and cherish it to some extent. If you don't have children, the pampering is only temporary, and after a while, the interest will be thrown aside. Li Guifei is the best example."
The more Mei Zhuang talked, the more distressed he became, with a worried look on his face. I hesitated slightly, but although I was embarrassed, there was no one else who could ask this question except me, so I finally asked: "You accepted the favor half a year earlier than me, so I guess.
It has been almost a year since I served the emperor. Why..." I secretly glanced at Meizhuang's flat belly under her light pajamas, "Why is there still no good news?"
Meizhuang's pink face turned as red as a pigeon's blood. He said without hesitation: "Your Majesty only spends three days fishing with me and two days casting a net. After all, I will visit you more often in a month. You should be happy too."
Already."
I also blushed and was so embarrassed that I just rubbed the silk in my hand vigorously and said: "Huan'er is still young and doesn't want to think about this." Then I asked doubtfully: "How could the emperor cast a net for my sister who fishes for three days and casts a net for two days?
When my sister was newly favored, the kindness of the rain and dew was unmatched by the Sixth Palace."
Mei Zhuang was obviously touched, and said slowly: "Can't the Sixth Palace compare? There are also Sixth Palace. Even if the emperor loves me more, he can't ignore them. If I am lucky enough to spend one night, they will all look at them with eager eyes.
You know this now. Alas, in the final analysis, it’s just me who is unlucky.”
I knew that Meizhuang was sentimental, so I regretted asking that question. I quickly shook her hand and comforted her: "What a blessing! When Concubine Hua was favored so much, it was because she was not pregnant. Besides, you and I are still young. In the long run, we will definitely be together."
The house is full of children and grandchildren, and Cheng Huan is here for you. Don’t worry." Before he could finish his words, his face had already become extremely hot.
Meizhuang burst into laughter with a cry, scratched my face with his finger and said, "Who said just now that I was too young to think about this? It turns out that you have thought far ahead of me."
I became anxious, "I said something from the bottom of my heart to you, and my sister actually made fun of me." Then I stood up and left.
Meizhuang quickly stopped me to apologize, and after saying goodbye, I sat down and talked again. Meizhuang stopped laughing and said seriously: "Although it is said that the birth of a dragon descendant depends on God's will, but it is up to man to make things happen. Let's
It also requires some people."
I wondered: "I also understand that I take good care of my body. It only depends on whether the emperor comes or not, so what else can I do for you?"
Meizhuang whispered: "It's not like Concubine Hua has never been pregnant. I once heard Feng Shuyi say that Concubine Hua was pregnant at first, but she had a miscarriage because she didn't have good care. I heard that it was a boy and it was already formed. Concubine Hua was sad.
It's amazing. This is what I said in the past." Meizhuang looked around, stood up, took out a thin roll of paper from the bottom of the dowry box, and said mysteriously: "I used hard and soft tactics to get Dr. Jiang to prescribe this prescription.
If you take care of it, you will definitely get a man. You can also take it and take care of it."
I thought about it and said, "Which Imperial Physician Jiang is he?"
"Who else can be Dr. Jiang? Jiang Muyang is the best in obstetrics and gynecology."
"Jiang Muyang? His younger brother, the imperial physician Jiang Muyi, seems to be taking care of Emperor Wen Yi and his daughter. Can this prescription be trusted?"
"I know this. I just couldn't worry so I specially sent someone to investigate. It turns out that Jiang Muyang and Jiang Muyi were not born from the same mother. Jiang Muyi is the son of the main wife of the eldest family, and Jiang Muyang was born by the concubine. The wife and concubine are not
We have been on good terms with each other for a long time, but the two brothers have become incompatible with each other. They are strangers even when working together in the imperial physician. Otherwise, how could I use him? I thought about it for a long time and read many medical books before I dared to use this prescription."
I always felt something was wrong, so after thinking about it, I asked Meizhuang to put the prescription away, and called Caiyue in: "Quietly go to the Imperial Hospital to see if Mr. Wen Shichu is there. If he is, ask him to come over immediately and say that I am unwell.
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Caiyue agreed and went. Meizhuang looked at me, and I whispered: "Wen Shichu is the imperial physician appointed by the emperor to serve me specifically, and he is the most trustworthy. Be careful in everything, and let him see it before you can rest assured."
Mei Zhuang nodded approvingly, "It would have been easier if we had known there were people from us at the Tai Hospital."
I said: "Although he is not the best at one subject, medical science has the same origin."
Not long after, Caiyue came back and reported: "The protector of the country, Mr. Sun, is seriously ill. The emperor has asked Mr. Wen to go for treatment. All food and accommodation should be in the Sun Mansion. It seems that Mr. Wen will not come back until Mr. Sun recovers."
Already."
What a coincidence. I frowned slightly and said, "It's okay if I'm not here. I've already taken two doses and it's pretty good. There's no need to work too hard."
Since Meizhuang said this, I didn't want to say anything anymore. I pointed to the window screen and said to Caiyue: "This silver-red window screen is too dazzling when paired with the green bamboo in the yard. I remember that the queen once gave your lady a pomegranate grape.
"Xia Yingsha, I went and changed it to cover the windows." He turned to Mei Zhuang and smiled: "It's a good sign."
Pomegranates and grapes are both signs of fertility. Meizhuang stretched his eyebrows, half-joyed but ashamed: "I accept your lucky words, I hope so."
The day when Emperor Wen Yi turned one year old was getting closer and closer. That evening, I went to the Guangfeng Jiyue Palace to pay my respects to the Queen. All the concubines accompanying her were there. There were three rosewood seats under the Queen's seat, and Concubine Duan's was still empty.
Concubine Hua and Concubine Hua sat on one side each. Concubine Chou was still the same, sitting quietly and taciturn. She would never speak unless asked about anything. Concubine Hua was a little haggard, but her makeup was still exquisite, and she couldn't see it unless she looked carefully.
When the queen came out, she looked cold and had nothing to do with her, and didn't pay attention to what everyone said. The concubines didn't like to talk to Concubine Hua either. Although they wouldn't make fun of Concubine Hua in person, their expressions showed that they no longer took her seriously. Only the queen
, still treated each other with courtesy and did not show any contempt towards her.
After chatting for a while, the queen slowly said: "In half a month's time, it will be Emperor Wen Yi's birthday. There are not many children in the palace, so it is natural to celebrate her first birthday. The emperor means that although he is not in the palace, everything must be in accordance with the rules.
There are rituals and rituals, so we must not keep things simple, we must make them lively. This matter has been handed over to the Ministry of Internal Affairs."
Cao Ronghua hurriedly stood up and thanked her, saying, "Thank you very much, Your Majesty and Queen, for your concern and care. I, my concubine, and the Emperor are deeply grateful."
The queen motioned her to get up with a smile: "You are a meritorious person for giving birth to a dragon for the emperor. Why do you have to express your gratitude at all times?" Then she said to the concubines: "The emperor does not have many dragons on his knees, so all sisters must work hard.
. Prosperity of descendants is a blessing to the imperial court and a blessing to the country. As long as you have children, I, as my legitimate mother, will definitely take care of them with you."
Everyone bowed their heads and agreed, but Concubine Hua gave a slight "hum" and disapproved.
The queen didn't take it seriously and said to Cao Ronghua with a smile: "You were promoted to Ronghua when you were pregnant with Wen Yi. Now that Wen Yi is one year old, it's time for you to be promoted as well. The decree will be held on the day of your birthday.
Come down."
Cao Ronghua was overjoyed and knelt down again to thank him.
When the queen saw that it was getting late, she ordered us to disperse. After leaving the palace, everyone congratulated Cao Ronghua in a lively manner. Cao Ronghua saw that the people were gradually dispersing, and looked at Meizhuang and me with a smile and said, "You two sisters, stay here."
I inevitably had some grudge against her because of the incident at Shuilu Nanxun Palace a few days ago, but Meizhuang didn't take it to heart, so I stopped to listen to her. Cao Ronghua took the hands of Concubine Xin Gui and Concubine Chou and apologized to me.
: "My sister made a mistake a few days ago, and I heard that it caused a quarrel between the emperor and my sister. It's really my sister's fault."
I saw that she had said it herself, but it was difficult to say anything. All the words were stuck in her stomach. I smiled and said: "Sister Rong Hua, what are you saying? It's just that my sister misbehaved before the emperor and she muttered a few words with the emperor. It's nothing.
Something remarkable.”
Concubine Xin Gui smiled and said: "Wanyi is favored by the emperor, so it is not a big deal to have a few words with the emperor. It would be a big deal to change someone else." As she spoke, she glanced at the silent man beside her.
concubine.
Concubine Chou was also very fond of the emperor's eldest son when she gave birth to him, but because the eldest son was a little older but not as smart. Xuan Ling only had this first son when he was twenty years old, so he had high hopes that the discipline would be stricter. Concubine Chou felt sorry for her, but she was not as smart as Xuan Ling.
There was a dispute, and from then on I fell out of favor and became cautious, walking on thin ice. Although Xingui's words were meant to ridicule her, there was also a hint of jealousy towards me. It's just that Xingui has always been quick-tongued.
Wuji, I'm used to it, so I don't mind it either.
Cao Ronghua hurriedly smoothed things over and said: "Okay, okay. Who is standing here talking? Go sit in my Yanyuzhai. I have ordered a banquet to be set up to apologize to Sister Wanyi. I also invited Sister Xin and
I want to keep my sister company, and I hope my sister will show my respect." Then he said to Meizhuang: "Sister Hui is here too. I heard that my sister plays the piano very well. As the saying goes, 'It's a good guest who comes to work hard', but I don't have any good skills as a host.
Please ask my sister to play a song for me to entertain the guests."
Cao Qinmo's status is superior to that of Meizhuang and me. Today, I am apologizing for being so low-key, and I have also attracted Concubine Xingui and Concubine Chou. Concubine Chou rarely interacts with people, and Concubine Xingui and Cao Ronghua are a little uncomfortable.
In harmony, since Cao Ronghua invited them to accompany her, he would never cheat. Meizhuang and I were a little relieved, and we also knew that we could not refuse and had to go with her.
Cao Ronghua's Yanyu Zhai is located on the shore of Fanyue Lake. There are many rockeries and greenery on the winding path. It is doubtful that there is no way. Who wants to go around behind the rockery? Behind the green wisteria that almost hangs to the ground, there is actually a small and delicate place.
A quiet courtyard, very elegantly arranged.
Several babies' cries were heard. Cao Ronghua quickened his pace slightly, looked back and said with an apologetic smile: "It must be Wen Yi who is crying again." Cao Ronghua went into the back room to comfort him for a while, changed clothes and came out with Wen Yi in his arms.
Wen Yi, who was in red swaddling clothes, had pretty features and was pink and white. She seemed to be tired of crying and fell asleep with her eyes closed, which was very cute. Mei Zhuang couldn't help showing a look of envy, but he covered it up in an instant.
Several people took turns hugging Wen Yi, and then sat down to eat wine. Cao Ronghua arranged the dishes very exquisitely, and served us diligently. There was a cup of white jade hoof flowers in front of Meizhuang, which Cao Ronghua said was made from pig's trotters.
, served with tender tofu and milk, the soup is thick and flavourful, and is as white as jade in color. It is extremely delicious. Meizhuang has always loved meat and fish, and after tasting it, he was full of praise and used a lot of it.
After three drinks, the atmosphere gradually became more harmonious. Meizhuang also left the table and played a few songs to cheer up. After eating and chatting for a while, Cao Ronghua asked people to serve plum soup to quench their tiredness and thirst. He responded carefully and thoughtfully.
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Cao Ronghua's plum soup is extremely sour, which is the best for relieving the heat. Everyone drank it with gusto. I don't like sour food, so I took a sip and let it go. Meizhuang sat next to me. She always likes to eat plums.
The soup today was uncharacteristically different. There was not much plum soup left in the cup, and I only had one mouthful in my mouth, but I refused to swallow it.
I asked quietly: "What's wrong with you?"
Mei Zhuang reluctantly swallowed it and replied quietly: "My chest feels tight and I don't feel comfortable."
I said with concern: "Send the imperial doctor to come and take a look."
Meizhuang shook his head gently: "It's nothing, maybe it's because of the hot weather."
I had no choice but to nod my head. Seeing that everyone in Meizhuang was drinking carefully, I had to take another sip, but as if I had bitter medicine in my mouth, I couldn't help but spit it out on my blue water-colored silk skirt with a "Wow" sound.
.The dark red color of the plum soup on the green background was particularly conspicuous. I didn't bother to wipe it off and hurriedly stroked Meizhuang's back.
Everyone looked over when they heard the movement. Mei Zhuang hurriedly wiped his mouth and said, "My sister has lost her manners."
Cao Ronghua was busy bringing tea to Meizhuang to rinse his mouth, and asked someone to wipe my skirt. After a fuss, he said: "What's wrong? Is it not to your liking?"
Meizhuang said hurriedly: "I think it's because I used some white jade hoof flowers just now, and now I feel nauseated. It's not that sister Rong Hua's plum soup is not to my liking."
"Nauseous? Why are you so nauseous?" Cao Ronghua pondered for a moment, then his eyes suddenly lit up, "How many days have you been feeling nauseous like this?"
I was confused when I heard it, and Meizhuang was also puzzled, and replied: "It's been hot these days, and my sister doesn't want to eat. It's been six or seven days."
I heard Concubine Xin Gui say "Oh!" and said: "Isn't it true that I'm happy?" Then she went to see Cao Ronghua, but Cao Ronghua looked at Concubine Xin, and the three of them looked at each other.
I remembered the day I went to see her, how thirsty she was for drinking sour plum soup, and the prescription that was said to be helpful for conception, and I couldn't help but feel confused. Meizhuang himself also looked confused, surprised, happy, and confused.
I quickly took her hand and asked, "Sister Hui, is it true?"
Mei Zhuang was so embarrassed that she didn't know what to do. She gently pulled away my hand and whispered, "I don't know either."
Concubine Xingui shouted: "Concubine Hui, why are you so confused? You don't even know if you are pregnant or not."
Concubine Chou grabbed her and said in a low voice: "Concubine Hui is young, where did she go through this? I don't know, it's reasonable."
Cao Ronghua looked serious and asked, "Has this month's monthly letter arrived yet?" In front of everyone, Mei Zhuang couldn't help but blush, and hesitated to answer.
Concubine Xingui was impatient: "What's there to be ashamed of? We are all sisters. Just say it quickly!"
Meizhuang could only shake his head and said in a voice as quiet as a mosquito: "It's already more than half a month late."
Cao Ronghua hurriedly helped her sit up and said, "She is probably pregnant." He said to Concubine Chou, "Sister Chou, do you think so?"
Concubine Ji asked slowly: "Besides being nauseous, do you feel that your body is too lazy to move all day long? Or do you like to eat sour and spicy food?"
Mei Zhuang nodded.
Concubine Xingui clapped her hands and said, "You are indeed happy to see this!" As soon as she finished speaking, she saw Concubine Cui staring at her, and then she woke up and realized that she was so happy for no reason, so she lowered her voice and muttered: "Before,
I was like this when I was pregnant with Shu and Diji."
These three people are the only concubines in the palace who have achieved anything. Meizhuang was overjoyed when they heard what they said. He couldn't hold it back any longer. He held my hand and was so happy that he burst into tears.
I glanced at Concubine Ji and curled her lips silently. No wonder she was unhappy. She has only given birth to a prince in the palace so far. No matter how displeased the emperor is, she is the only one. If by luck there is no other prince in the future, it will be extremely serious.
It's a slim chance that Concubine Cui's son still has some hope of inheriting the throne. But now that Mei Zhuang is favored, it doesn't count. Being pregnant suddenly is like a thunder on the ground. It would be better if the Emperor Ji is born in the future. If she also gives birth to a prince, her
The son became increasingly insignificant in Xuan Ling's eyes, and his status was in jeopardy.
Cao Ronghua gave birth to the Emperor Ji, so he didn't think anything of it. He happily comforted Meizhuang and went back to the inner room to rest. In the rush, the imperial doctor also rushed over. I guess he knew that the matter was important, so the imperial doctor arrived quickly.
As soon as the word spread, he arrived immediately and checked his pulse: "It's good news."
Cao Ronghua repeatedly called his servants to report to the emperor, and called Bai Ling and Cai Yue, the personal maids of Meizhuang, to give detailed instructions on taking care of the pregnant woman. Suddenly there was such a big happy event, and everyone was so surprised that they were in a hurry and turned on their backs.
To turn around.
It was that night when Xuan Ling was resting at Qin Fangyi's place, and the queen was about to freshen up and rest. With such a big event in mind, she hurriedly sent someone in advance to tell Meizhuang not to get up, and hurried to Cao Ronghua's Yanyu Zhai.
Meizhuang was lying comfortably on Cao Ronghua's bed, covered with the lightest and softest cloud silk brocade quilt. She was a little embarrassed and uneasy in her joy. I stayed with her to comfort her, and I vaguely felt that there was always something wrong with what happened this night.
Something is wrong, but I can't figure out what is wrong. Trying to think hard turns it into a mess.
I looked at the imperial doctor who was sitting at the table writing prescriptions and said, "This imperial doctor looks so unfamiliar, as if I have never seen him before."
He hurriedly stood up and gathered his clothes and said, "Weichen just joined the Imperial Hospital last month."
"Hmm." I raised my eyebrows and said, "I wonder where it was worshiped in the past?"
"Wei Chen Liu Wei was born in Jeju. Before entering Taiyuan Hospital, he opened a medicine shop in Jeju to help the world."
"Oh?" Mei Zhuang said with a smile: "So we are from the same hometown. Doctor Liu has a good pulse."
"I accept the false praise from my young master, and the humble ministers are frightened."
While he was talking, the emperor and empress rushed over.
Xuan Ling was surprised and happy. He was now twenty-six years old, but his descendants were few and it was especially difficult to have heirs. Therefore, he was extremely happy. He leaned over Meizhuang and asked: "Hui concubine, is it true?
"
The queen asked Cao Ronghua a few questions and then said to Meizhuang: "Are you sure you are really pregnant?"
Meizhuang shyly whispered: "I want to take care of my sister. Sister Xin and sister Cao have both given birth. They said it's probably enough."
The queen whispered a few instructions to the maid next to her, but after a moment, she brought over a book with gold and crimson colors. I knew that the queen wanted to check "Tong History" 2. Sure enough, the queen flipped through two pages with a little smile on her face.
Then he handed it to Xuan Ling. Xuan Ling just glanced at it, with a smile on his face: "It's already more than half a month late."
The queen nodded and said in a loud voice: "Where is Hui's personal maid? I'll fetch her."
Caiyue and Bai Ling were both waiting outside the palace. They were startled when they heard the summons and hurriedly walked in.
The queen ordered them to get up, because it was a major matter related to the Dragonborn, and there was a hint of concern in her pleasant expression: "You two are the palace servants who serve Hui concubine closely. Now that Hui concubine is happy, you must take good care of everything, including her daily diet."
Come and report to me every time you live."
Bai Ling and Cai Yue quickly agreed.
Xuan Ling was sitting in front of the bed, holding Mei Zhuang's hand and whispering. The candlelight flickered brightly, reflecting the light redness on Mei Zhuang's snow-white and plump cheeks, filled with a soft halo of uncontrollable happiness, and her face was extremely delicate and beautiful.
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The queen said: "Concubine Hui's pregnancy is a major event in the palace and must be taken care of carefully. In the imperial hospital, Jiang Muyang is the best at gynecology. In the past, he took care of the three sisters when they were pregnant. He is a proper man."
Concubine Xingui interrupted and said, "There is something going on at Imperial Physician Jiang's family, and Ding You3 has gone. It's quite a dilemma at this moment."
Meizhuang frowned slightly, and after thinking for a while, he smiled and said: "The person who just came to check my pulse is Liu Fan, the new doctor from the Imperial Hospital. I think he is not bad, and he is from the same hometown, so I let him come.
Take care of it."
The Queen said: "That's fine. You have only been pregnant for more than a month now. You must be careful in everything to avoid anything going wrong." Then she said to me: "Zhen Wanyi and Hui Bin are sisters, so you must take good care of Hui Bin.
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Meizhuang and I listened respectfully.
Cao Ronghua chuckled and said, "I am negligent. The emperor and the queen have been here for a long time, but they didn't even offer a cup of tea. I am so happy and confused. I hope the emperor and the queen will forgive me."
Xuan Ling was in great interest and said: "I happen to be a little thirsty too." Then he asked Meizhuang: "Hui concubine, what do you want to use?"
Meizhuang said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, let's make the decision."
Xuan Ling said: "You are a pregnant woman now, why are you so polite to me?"
Meizhuang thought for a moment and said, "I accidentally spilled the plum soup just now, and now I'm thinking about it."
Cao Ronghua smiled and said: "There is plenty of plum soup. If my sister likes it, I will have someone make it for you every day."
Concubine Xingui smiled sarcastically: "Rong Hua is really a virtuous and virtuous person."
Cao Ronghua smiled in surprise and was about to tell the palace maid to serve the plum soup when she suddenly heard Xuan Ling say, "Zhen Wanyi doesn't like sour food, so put more sugar in her plum soup."
Meizhuang's sudden pregnancy has made Concubine Xin, Concubine Xingui and others feel unhappy. As soon as Xuan Ling said this, the Queen and Cao Ronghua didn't seem to have anything to worry about. The jealous eyes of the other people all fell on me, and they were stinging.
I felt uncomfortable all over. Meizhuang pulled my hand as if to comfort me. I understood in my heart that Meizhuang was pregnant and they naturally didn’t dare to do anything. They only left me as the target of their public criticism. They had to pretend not to notice and stood up with a smile:
"Thank you for your love, Your Majesty."
Early the next morning, I went to visit Meizhuang. It happened that Xu Jinliang, the chief eunuch of the Jingshi Room, came to convey the decree and decreed that Meizhuang be promoted to the fourth rank Ronghua, one shoulder taller than me. He was also rewarded with a bunch of gold beads and antiques.
Satin clothes and other exotic items.
Meizhuang was naturally overjoyed, begging for a child, and being blessed by the holy family. When she was eight months pregnant, her mother could go to the palace to take care of her personally, and the family was reunited.
Meizhuang thanked the saint for his kindness and ordered people to reward Xu Jinliang generously. Then he took my hand and went to the cabinet to sit down together.
I pointed to the "Pomegranate Grape" Xia Ying gauze I put on that day and joked: "My dream has come true, how can you thank me?"
Mei Zhuang said: "Of course I have to thank you very much. Whatever you want, I will give you whatever I can."
I caressed her belly with my hand and said with a smile: "I have fallen in love with the one in your belly. When will you let me be his godmother?"
Meizhuang couldn't help but laugh: "Look at your potential, you are afraid that no one will call you 'Mother's Concubine', so you come to take advantage of me. You don't even know whether you are a boy or a girl?"
I smiled and said, "No matter male or female, we will accept everyone who comes."
"I just wish I was a boy. Then I would have someone to rely on for life."
"It doesn't matter if it's a boy or a girl. I see the way the emperor loves you now, he will like it no matter whether you give birth to a boy or a girl. I'm afraid I won't have to wait for your confinement before you have to be promoted to the title again." I pointed out.
He held up his cheek and said with a smile: "Let me think about what the emperor will name you? Jieyu? Noble concubine? If you give birth to a prince, I'm sure you can be named a concubine, along with Concubine Hua, Concubine Duan and Concubine Chou.
People are shoulder to shoulder."
Mei Zhuang smiled and covered my mouth, "This hoof is going crazy today. There is no nonsense."
I laughed so hard that I held my stomach and said, "Isn't it good that they came to congratulate you so early? My belly hasn't gotten bigger yet, but the temper of the pregnant woman has increased first."
After joking for a while, Meizhuang asked: "The Emperor always summons you for about ten days in a month, so you should be pregnant by now."
I was embarrassed and said, "What can I do? It's just God's will."
Meizhuang said: "You see, I am accepting the will of God? That prescription is indeed effective, you can take it."
I bit my lip, lowered my head and said, "To tell you the truth, I was actually worried that the medicine Yu gave me that day would have damaged my body, so I would not be able to conceive easily."
Meizhuang took a deep breath when he heard this and was stunned for a long time before he realized what he said, "Is it true? Has the imperial doctor diagnosed you?"
I shook my head and said sadly: "Although the imperial doctor did not say so, it is true that this medicine hurts the body. I am just so suspicious."
Meizhuang then breathed a sigh of relief, "You are still young, and the Emperor is also in his prime. Just take care of yourself." After thinking about it, he leaned into my ear and whispered: "When the Emperor summons you, be sure to remember to
If you raise your waist a little higher, you'll be more likely to get pregnant."
I was startled, my face was red, my heart was beating wildly, and I hurriedly said: "Where did you hear these nonsense? It's all nonsense!"
Meizhuang couldn't help laughing when he saw my appearance, "The old palace servant who served me said it. They have been in the palace for a long time and are almost ejaculating. What do they not understand?"
I was so embarrassed that I dropped the topic and said to her: "It's hot, can you give me something to relieve the heat?"
Meizhuang said: "Caiyue and the others made some ice water Tremella fungus, which is good for cooling. Can you try it?"
I nodded and said, "That's fine with me. You're pregnant now, so you can't eat more of those things. I'll ask Jinxi and the others to make some cakes and bring them to you."
Meizhuang said: "I really can't eat anything, so it would be in vain if I left it." After thinking about it, he said: "I woke up early and remembered something, but I forgot about it just now. The same is true now. This is the most important thing.
"
I wondered: "Is there anything more important to you now than your pregnancy?"
Meizhuang lowered his voice and said: "I'm afraid it's hard for me to think and work now that I'm pregnant. Although Concubine Hua has lost power, there's no guarantee that she won't make a comeback. I'm afraid you can't handle it alone. And I look at it coldly, our emperor is not a professional
A doting person. I'm pregnant and I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep with you soon, and I'm afraid someone will take advantage of me."
"you mean…"
"The mausoleum's appearance is not inferior to that of Cao Ronghua, Qin Fangyi and others. Does she really want to die without favor?"
I wonder: "This matter of Lingrong is difficult to handle. I think she has no intention of accepting her favor."
Mei Zhuang nodded slightly: "I know this too, and I don't know why she always said that she was lucky enough to enter the palace because she didn't have a high family background, and she didn't dare to pray for divine grace. In fact, the family background is not that important. The previous Yu family was not...
"
"Since she thinks so, don't force her."
"Forget it. It's one thing to be favored or not. Anyway, let her come to Taiping Palace first, and we will have many helpers so that we won't be at a loss when something unexpected happens." Meizhuang paused, "I will think about this matter as soon as possible.
Fazi told the emperor that even if he wanted to come, the emperor would not refuse."
"Now that you are one of the most famous people in front of the Emperor, you will naturally respond to all requests." I smiled slightly and advised: "You still have me in everything. You will be nervous when you plan so carefully. The most important thing is to raise the baby with peace of mind."
Note:
January letter: The ancients used many synonyms for menstruation, such as "red tide", "peach blossom water", "into the moon", etc. In the inner garden of the palace, in order to prevent many concubines from messing up the relationship between men and women, the menstrual period of each concubine was strictly recorded.
Event time. Li Shizhen's "Compendium of Materia Medica" says: "Women's yin type is mainly based on blood. The upper part of the blood corresponds to Taiyin, and the lower part corresponds to the sea tide. The moon has its profit and loss, and the tide has day and night. Menstrual events have one line per month, which is consistent with this.
Therefore, it is called moon water, moon letter, and menstruation... When a woman enters the moon, the evil fluid is fishy and filthy, so a gentleman should stay away from it, because it is unclean and can damage the yang and cause illness."
2 Tong History: The emperor had sex with the women in the harem. Some female histories recorded the detailed time, place, and name of the woman. Because these sexual intercourse records were all written in red pen, they were also called Tong History. The Tong History also recorded the menstrual period of each woman.
Pregnancy reactions, fertility, etc.
3Dingyou: Originally refers to the funeral of parents. Later, it often refers to officials mourning. In ancient times, after the death of parents, children were required to mourn for three years according to the etiquette. During this period, no marriages were allowed, no auspicious celebrations were planned, and those who served as officials were required to resign.
, called "Ding You". It originated from the Han Dynasty. In the Song Dynasty, the Taichang Liyuan was in charge of its affairs. Any official who had a parent bereaved must report to be dismissed from the official position. If the father had died first, the official would be relieved from the official position and would be reinstated after serving.
There are other regulations for seizing love. Later generations are basically the same. In the Qing Dynasty, it was stipulated that those who concealed their mourning and failed to report it would be dismissed from their posts.