The war in the southwest finally ended with the victory of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Recovering the long-lost territory was a great honor for a dynasty and emperor. www. On the day when Ban Shi returned to the dynasty, Xuan Ling presented a large reward, which meant that his brother became famous.
At that time, the military general became famous in one battle, his brother was named the general of Fengguo, and was given the honor of getting married, which was considered a successful young man. Naturally, it was also the time when King Xuanji of Runan and the Murong clan were at their most powerful.
Xuanji enjoyed a double salary as a prince, and rode horses in Ziao City. Hua Fei's father Murong Jiong was granted the title of first-class Jiayi Marquis. His eldest son Murong Shisong was named Jing Ping Bo, and his second son Murong Shibai was Sui Ping Bo. And Hua Fei's biological mother, the Huang family, was also
She was particularly favored and was granted the title of Mrs. Pingyuan Mansion of the second rank, the mother of the fourth concubine. In the harem, Concubine Hua was also canonized as Mrs. Xihua of the first rank. She enjoyed great honor and peace, and was at the height of her power. Her family's military exploits were outstanding, and she was in charge of the sixth palace.
He has great power and is favored by Xuan Ling. Everything goes smoothly. The only regret is that he has no children.
After the body recovered, Meizhuang gradually became less fond of going out, and his love for Xuan Ling was also dispensable. Fei Zhao was lucky to see it. Now that the situation is so pressing, no matter how restrained and forbearing Mei Zhuang is, he finally cannot calm down.
Angry.
That day, Meizhuang came to my palace unexpectedly. After the eunuch outside the door reported her, she walked straight in without even being supported by the palace maid. I saw that her face was pale and pale, very different from usual, and I knew that she must have something.
Having said that, he ordered everyone to go out.
Mei Zhuang bit her lower lip tightly, her chest heaved up and down, and her face turned blood red with anger and unwillingness.
I poured a cup of Biluochun in front of her and said softly: "Why is sister wronged?"
Meizhuang held the tea cup but did not drink. Her face was a little hazy under the scent of tea. After a while, she said bitterly: "Concubine Hua——"
I gave her a gentle look and said softly: "Sister, this is Mrs. Xihua——"
Mei Zhuang couldn't help it any longer. The tea bowl in his hand shook hard and the tea splashed everywhere. Mei Zhuang gritted his silver teeth and spit hard and said: "Mrs. Xi Hua? I only regret that I don't have a good father and a good brother to fight on the battlefield, so I can fight for nothing."
You bitch!"
I stood up leisurely, teased a snow-white parrot on the golden shelf, and said with a slight smile: "Sister, don't be too angry. Mrs. Xihua - so popular, why do I think she looks like the late Emperor Yu'e?"
Mei Zhuang was puzzled, frowned and said: "Mrs. Yu'e?"
I added some water to the parrot, held the beaded flowers on the temples, and said slowly, "Mrs. Yu'e is the biological mother of King Runan and the youngest sister of Marquis Boling. In the tenth year of Longqing's reign, Marquis Boling rebelled, and Mrs. Yu'e was deeply implicated. She was unfavored and depressed."
And died." I smiled faintly: "For this reason, Mrs. Yu'e did not even get the title of concubine, and she is still not allowed to enter the imperial temple to receive incense."
Meizhuang smiled bitterly: "Why would the Murong family rebel?"
I sneered slightly: "Why do you need to rebel? It's enough to shock the master with great achievements. What's more, they won't do it, and King Runan won't be able to protect him either."
Meizhuang then smiled and said: "I have also heard that in recent years, King Runan has become more and more domineering. He once humiliated civil servants, and the palace was extravagant and lustful. The government and the public criticized it, and officials complained one after another.
But the emperor just laughed it off and treated me more and more favorably."
I smiled and didn't answer. When I was a child, I read "Zuo Zhuan" and read "Zheng Beike Duan Yu Yan". Mrs. Jiang preferred her youngest son, Uncle Duan, and wanted to replace him with Duke Zhuang. Duke Zhuang repeatedly indulged him, and his ministers gave advice and only said: "Do a lot of things."
Those who are unjust will be punished by death, and my aunt will treat him accordingly." He waited until his uncle Duan aroused public outrage and became full of evil, and then he killed him in one fell swoop. Although later generations despised Duke Zhuang for his behavior towards his younger brother, in terms of the emperor's policy, this was
Very good.
A few days ago, Xuan Ling was just joking. He asked me what I thought about the incident involving Wang Aokuang of Runan. I just took a volume of "Zuo Zhuan" and read Zhuang Gong's story aloud to him.
pregnant."
Now all the raging fire is fueled by the words "I'll wait for you".
I smiled and bowed my head, "When the ulcer has rotted to a certain extent, it can be removed with a knife. As it heals, the deeper the rot is, the cleaner it will be." Seeing Meizhuang thinking slightly, he looked around and said to him:
"Sister seems to be very cold to the emperor recently."
Mei Zhuang smiled indifferently: "How do you want me to be charming and charming? Your Majesty only treats me as if you want me to come, and then go away."
I slowly calmed down and smiled, and said only one sentence: "Without the emperor's favor, how could my sister bring down Mrs. Xihua? - The less favored, the easier it is to be despised. My sister is a person who has experienced it, so why should I still want a younger sister?
Say it repeatedly?"
Her beautiful eyes opened slightly, and there was a hint of a smile, and she said: "You really hope that I will be favored?"
The weather at the end of April was a bit hot, and even the fragrance of the flowers was too sweet. A snow-white branch of a tea tree slanted on the window screen. The tea tree was in full bloom, and spring was about to pass. The house was a little quiet, but
I smelled the slight sound of the gold chain on the parrot's feet. The turquoise tea soup in the Meizhuang lamp was like a watery pool of jasper glass, full of green. I felt a little cold in my heart, and after a moment I said: "Do I want to see you prepare?"
Are you being left out?" I calmed down and asked, "My sister seems to have become very estranged from me recently. Is it because I am pregnant and my sister is sad?"
Mei Zhuang shook his head: "I didn't, so don't worry about it." She said: "You and I are still the same as before. I will just keep what you said in mind."
I sent Meizhuang to the outside of Yimen. The spring scenery was beautiful, the red palace walls cast long shadows across the walls, peonies were everywhere, and the azaleas bloomed like brocade and clouds. The brocades were as bright as brocades. Meizhuang was walking in a rouge-colored silk peach leaf brocade dress.
In the gorgeous scenery, the breeze blows from all directions. I feel for no reason that her back has a desolate look, which makes people feel sad in the aging spring.
In previous years, he would go to Taiping Palace to escape the summer heat in May, and would not return to the palace until before the Mid-Autumn Festival. This year, because the epidemic among the people had not been completely eliminated, there was a fear of nuisance, and after the war, there were still a lot of government affairs to be done, so he stayed in Ziao City.
, and also saved Du Liangyuan and I from the fatigue of traveling during pregnancy.
Chun'er's death made me depressed for a long time. Meizhuang didn't go out much except to serve the imperial edict, and Lingrong didn't want to see anyone because his throat had collapsed. He rarely came to my place. I only came to visit my concubine from time to time.
Xuan Ling was afraid that my depression would hurt my body and the baby in my belly, so he tried every means to make me smile. He sent me many new gadgets, and ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to find a white parrot to relieve my boredom. He also allowed me to get married in three days.
My brother brought his sister-in-law to the palace to meet her.
The three-day period is coming soon.
My brother saw Jia early that morning and brought his sister-in-law Xue Qitao to my palace.
My brother and sister-in-law knew that I was newly promoted to a noble concubine, so when they met, they greeted me as if they were holding candles: "Your concubine, Jin'an."
My eyes felt hot, and I quickly turned away to wipe them with a handkerchief. With a smile on my face, I helped them up with my own hands and said, "It's a rare occasion. Wouldn't it make me sad to see others in such a restricted manner?" Then I ordered someone to give me a seat.
, I asked: "Are dad and mom okay?"
The elder brother said: "My father and mother are both well. I came into the palace today and specifically asked me to pay my respects to my mother on behalf of the two elderly people."
My eyes reddened, and I nodded: "Everything is fine for me in the palace. I feel relieved that my parents are strong and strong. When my brother goes back, he will tell his parents to take care of themselves, and I will feel at ease."
The sister-in-law made another greeting: "It's all thanks to my mother's great blessing. My parents heard that my mother was pregnant and had a new master. They were so happy that they didn't know what to do. I prayed for my mother day and night at home, hoping that she would get a boy in one fell swoop.
"
I looked at this sister-in-law carefully. Because she was newlywed, she was wearing a golden satin skirt and a peach red cloud satin skirt. As the name suggests, she was just like a red peach blossom. She was not extraordinarily beautiful, but she looked happy and should be happy.
It is appropriate to be angry and very amiable.
I nodded secretly. Ling Rong's temperament was as subtle as water, but my sister-in-law had a cheerful temperament. She was also decent and generous, and she had the demeanor of a lady. I thought that I could preside over the affairs of the Zhen Mansion and take care of my mother's worries. I felt very sad.
He thought, and then said: "My sister-in-law's father, Mr. Xue Congjian, has a good reputation as an official. Even though I am in the palace, I have always heard about it. The emperor often said that if everyone is like Mr. Xue when serving as an official, the imperial court will be fine."
The sister-in-law said hurriedly and humbly: "Your Majesty is so kind and considerate. My father must serve the court with all his heart."
I chuckled, looked at my brother and said, "My brother is now an official in the court, so he must learn from your father-in-law."
The elder brother smiled slightly, but it was nothing serious, but the sister-in-law turned back and smiled brightly at him, revealing her white teeth as white as jade. With such an attitude, the elder brother blushed instead.
Before my brother came, I was a little worried. He had never met my sister-in-law, and I was afraid that there would be disharmony between husband and wife and that we would lose harmony in the future. I chose her among everyone at that time. First, her father was quite famous.
, Secondly, I heard some things about my sister-in-law when I was in my boudoir, and I knew that she was someone easy to get along with. But it was a bit rash to choose a candidate without ever meeting her. Now it seems that I was worried in vain. Such a love
A woman who laughs and talks well, even if there is no affection at first, will eventually be harmonious in the long run.
The elder brother pointed to the food box on the table and said, "Mom said that my sister is afraid that she will lose her appetite because she is pregnant. These dishes are made at home and are all my sister likes to eat when she is at home."
I accepted it with a smile and ordered Liu Zhu to go to the kitchen.
Just as he was talking, Lingrong sent Ju Qing over, saying that he wanted to give some gifts to my brother and sister-in-law for their wedding ceremony. They were palace satin, plain snow silk and cloud-feather satin for eight pieces. These palace satins were all decorated with gold and silver filigree.
, dazzling. Now that the mausoleum has fallen out of favor, I think these gifts were all paid out by her, and I feel very relieved.
Ju Qing said: "My young master wanted to come here in person, but he was really weak, so he had to send his servant over. The young master said that he wanted his servant to congratulate Mr. Zhen and Grandma Zhen on their happy marriage and their son. He also asked the two of you to ask questions.
Greetings, Mr. Zhen and Mrs. Zhen."
Mei Zhuang shook his head: "I didn't, so don't worry about it." She said: "You and I are still the same as before. I will just keep what you said in mind."
I sent Meizhuang to the outside of Yimen. The spring scenery was beautiful, the red palace walls cast long shadows across the walls, peonies were everywhere, and the azaleas bloomed like brocade and clouds. The brocades were as bright as brocades. Meizhuang was walking in a rouge-colored silk peach leaf brocade dress.
In the gorgeous scenery, the breeze blows from all directions. I feel for no reason that her back has a desolate look, which makes people feel sad in the aging spring.
In previous years, he would go to Taiping Palace to escape the summer heat in May, and would not return to the palace until before the Mid-Autumn Festival. This year, because the epidemic among the people had not been completely eliminated, there was a fear of nuisance, and after the war, there were still a lot of government affairs to be done, so he stayed in Ziao City.
, and also saved Du Liangyuan and I from the fatigue of traveling during pregnancy.
Chun'er's death made me depressed for a long time. Meizhuang didn't go out much except to serve the imperial edict, and Lingrong didn't want to see anyone because his throat had collapsed. He rarely came to my place. I only came to visit my concubine from time to time.
Xuan Ling was afraid that my depression would hurt my body and the baby in my belly, so he tried every means to make me smile. He sent me many new gadgets, and ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to find a white parrot to relieve my boredom. He also allowed me to get married in three days.
My brother brought his sister-in-law to the palace to meet her.
The three-day period is coming soon.
My brother saw Jia early that morning and brought his sister-in-law Xue Qitao to my palace.
My brother and sister-in-law knew that I was newly promoted to a noble concubine, so when they met, they greeted me as if they were holding candles: "Your concubine, Jin'an."
My eyes felt hot, and I quickly turned away to wipe them with a handkerchief. With a smile on my face, I helped them up with my own hands and said, "It's a rare occasion. Wouldn't it make me sad to see others in such a restricted manner?" Then I ordered someone to give me a seat.
, I asked: "Are dad and mom okay?"
The elder brother said: "My father and mother are both well. I came into the palace today and specifically asked me to pay my respects to my mother on behalf of the two elderly people."
My eyes reddened, and I nodded: "Everything is fine for me in the palace. I feel relieved that my parents are strong and strong. When my brother goes back, he will tell his parents to take care of themselves, and I will feel at ease."
The sister-in-law made another greeting: "It's all thanks to my mother's great blessing. My parents heard that my mother was pregnant and had a new master. They were so happy that they didn't know what to do. I prayed for my mother day and night at home, hoping that she would get a boy in one fell swoop.
"
I looked at this sister-in-law carefully. Because she was newlywed, she was wearing a golden satin skirt and a peach red cloud satin skirt. As the name suggests, she was just like a red peach blossom. She was not extraordinarily beautiful, but she looked happy and should be happy.
It is appropriate to be angry and very amiable.
I nodded secretly. Ling Rong's temperament was as subtle as water, but my sister-in-law had a cheerful temperament. She was also decent and generous, and she had the demeanor of a lady. I thought that I could preside over the affairs of the Zhen Mansion and take care of my mother's worries. I felt very sad.
He thought, and then said: "My sister-in-law's father, Mr. Xue Congjian, has a good reputation as an official. Even though I am in the palace, I have always heard about it. The emperor often said that if everyone is like Mr. Xue when serving as an official, the imperial court will be fine."
The sister-in-law said hurriedly and humbly: "Your Majesty is so kind and considerate. My father must serve the court with all his heart."
I chuckled, looked at my brother and said, "My brother is now an official in the court, so he must learn from your father-in-law."
The elder brother smiled slightly, but it was nothing serious, but the sister-in-law turned back and smiled brightly at him, revealing her white teeth as white as jade. With such an attitude, the elder brother blushed instead.
Before my brother came, I was a little worried. He had never met my sister-in-law, and I was afraid that there would be disharmony between husband and wife and that we would lose harmony in the future. I chose her among everyone at that time. First, her father was quite famous.
, Secondly, I heard some things about my sister-in-law when I was in my boudoir, and I knew that she was someone easy to get along with. But it was a bit rash to choose a candidate without ever meeting her. Now it seems that I was worried in vain. Such a love
A woman who laughs and talks well, even if there is no affection at first, will eventually be harmonious in the long run.
The elder brother pointed to the food box on the table and said, "Mom said that my sister is afraid that she will lose her appetite because she is pregnant. These dishes are made at home and are all my sister likes to eat when she is at home."
I accepted it with a smile and ordered Liu Zhu to go to the kitchen.
Just as he was talking, Lingrong sent Ju Qing over, saying that he wanted to give some gifts to my brother and sister-in-law for their wedding ceremony. They were palace satin, plain snow silk and cloud-feather satin for eight pieces. These palace satins were all decorated with gold and silver filigree.
, dazzling. Now that the mausoleum has fallen out of favor, I think these gifts were all paid out by her, and I feel very relieved.
Ju Qing said: "My young master wanted to come here in person, but he was really weak, so he had to send his servant over. The young master said that he wanted his servant to congratulate Mr. Zhen and Grandma Zhen on their happy marriage and their son. He also asked the two of you to ask questions.
Greetings, Mr. Zhen and Mrs. Zhen."
Both brother and sister-in-law knew that the people who could send congratulations were those who were favored in front of the concubine, and yet they were so polite, so they hurriedly helped Ju Qing up and said, "I don't dare to accept the gift from the girl."
I felt a little sigh in my heart, Lingrong seemed to be interested in his brother, how unbearable it was to say the words "A happy marriage will last a long time, and a son will be born soon".
The elder brother seemed stunned and asked, "Is An Mei in bad health?"
Ju Qing said with a smile: "My master, the cold has not healed yet..." Ju Qing was originally a person who went out from my palace. Seeing me quietly smiling and paying attention to her, she didn't understand, so she hurriedly said: "It's nothing to hinder me. Sir, please bear with me."
The elder brother only said: "Please rest in peace and recover, little master."
Seeing the heavy gift, my sister-in-law looked slightly puzzled. I quickly said, "This Anmei came to the palace with me. He stayed at my house before entering the palace, so he is extra friendly."
Shaoqing Meizhuang also sent people to send gifts, all of which were silk and satin items with exquisite decorations.
I left my brother and my sister-in-law to have lunch together, and my sister-in-law said a lot of thoughtful things about me. I told her about my brother's daily preferences and habits in terms of food and use, but I asked them to be kind to each other. I added:
"My brother is busy with official duties now, but I hope my sister-in-law can understand and be more considerate."
After half a day, my sister-in-law and I have become very close. I personally opened the makeup box and took out a pair of luminous pearl earrings. The earrings were just the latest ones in the palace, nothing special, but the luminous pearls are worth thousands of gold. I said: "Sister-in-law is new to my house.
"This pearl can barely catch your eyes, so let's polish the dowry for my sister-in-law." He also ordered the pearls and jade silk and satin to be taken as a gift, and asked his brother and sister-in-law to take them home together.
After removing his makeup at night, he called Liu Zhu and Huan Bi in, and gave them the various things that his brother and sister-in-law had brought from their home during the day. The rest was divided equally among everyone. He left Huan Bi alone and took out a mutton-fat white jade.
Pulling her fingers together, she said, "You and Liu Zhu both have those. Daddy asked my brother to bring this and specially ordered it for you. Daddy said he was afraid that your private savings would not be rich enough when you leave the palace." I put it on her finger myself and smiled: "
In fact, dad is overly worried. It’s just that dad regrets that he can’t take your mother’s memorial tablet into the family temple, and he can’t recognize you publicly, so you should be more considerate of dad.”
Huanbi's eyes were reddish and tears were shining in her eyes: "I never blame dad."
I sighed: "I will plan for you in the future and put your worries to rest." Huanbi nodded lightly.
I thought about everything in the palace, and also thought that the house was vacant after Chun'er died, and I felt unhappy. When I opened the window, the night was like water, and the pear blossoms were flying like a heavy snow, covering the courtyard with white snow. The spring breeze blew gently on my face, and the falling flowers were leisurely.
Falling.
I sighed softly, it turns out that the day when the flowers bloom is also the time when the flowers fall. The flowers bloom and fall, but it is only because of the superficial and unintentional care of Dongjun, the God of Spring.
The days passed by leisurely, and time suddenly turned, and it was already the time of May in the 14th year of Qianyuan. The life in the palace still maintained a calm appearance on the surface. Meizhuang gradually stopped being indifferent to Xuan Ling and gained some favor.
But after all, with Mrs. Xihua’s power and Du Liangdi and I’s pregnancy, the love is no longer so clear.
I am concentrating on the care of the fetus, Lingrong is concentrating on recuperating, and Mei Zhuang is regaining her favor bit by bit. Concubine Jing can only take care of the affairs of the Sixth House that she should take care of. No one wants to let Mrs. Xihua dominate the limelight and accept all kinds of favors.
Go and provoke her at this time. Under the exclusive beauty of Mrs. Xihua, the harem maintains a cautious calm.
And in this calmness, there was finally a stone that caused an uproar.
Du Liangdi is a very coquettish and crazy woman, not to mention that now she has a dragon descendant to rely on. According to the rules, concubines can be promoted once when they are pregnant, and they can be promoted again after giving birth to a child or daughter. However, in mid-May, Xuan Ling suddenly fell ill.
After passing a decree, the Du family was once again promoted to the title of Tian's concubine. She was promoted twice in a row because of her pregnancy. This was unprecedented in the Qianyuan Dynasty, and it inevitably caused everyone to talk about it. It was privately speculated that Tian's concubine had been pregnant for four months. Could it be that she was already pregnant?
It was found out that the child in her belly was a prince, and Xuan Ling was breathing very little at the knees, so he was given grace.
Mrs. Xihua was naturally dissatisfied with such a favor. However, since she had nothing to offer, she was not so confident in what she said. And because of Xuan Ling's pampering of Du Liangdi, she could only complain in private.
Everyone in the harem was already jealous of Concubine Tian's pregnancy, so they became even more jealous. The cautious concubine even criticized her: "How can you tell whether it is a boy or a girl after only four months? When I am pregnant with the emperor's eldest son, it will last until six months."
The imperial doctor determined that the fetus was male, and the emperor only promoted the concubine to the title of noble concubine when she first showed signs of pregnancy according to etiquette, and made no other exceptions."
The queen reached out and picked up a cherry and ate it. Fang slowly said: "Tianbi repeatedly said that she had symptoms of fetal dysphoria, and the emperor only did this to appease her. For the sake of the royal heir, I will not have any objections.
.”
When the queen said this, it was hard for others to say anything. And the queen turned a deaf ear to Mrs. Xihua's complaints. When she became impatient, the queen just smiled and said, "Mrs. Xihua is so favored now, so it is time for her to do so."
The only thing is to add a little prince to the emperor. Why did the two new sisters get the upper hand?" Mrs. Xihua suddenly changed her expression and became speechless.
After being granted the title of Jin, Concubine Tian became even more proud, and she became even more coquettish and crazy.
It was night, I felt slightly dizzy, so Xuan Ling stayed with me for the night in my Yingxin Palace. Just when I was about to change my clothes and rest, someone suddenly came to report from outside, saying that the eunuch in Tianbin Palace had something important to report. The person who answered
The voice was urgent, and it sounded especially sharp in the middle of the night: "Little Master Tianbi felt unwell with fetal movement just before she went to sleep. She really wants to see the Emperor. Please come over and have a look."
Xuan Ling's pajamas had already been covered with one sleeve. He stopped moving when he heard this and looked back at me. I was already half lying on the bed. Seeing his slight hesitation, I hurriedly said with a smile: "Your Majesty, please go, I don't have anything to do here."
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He thought about it and shook his head, "You're not feeling well too. Let the imperial doctor take care of her."
I smiled: "Sister Tian was pregnant earlier than me, and recently she has been feeling uneasy about fetal movements. She is also very scared when she thinks about her first pregnancy. It is right for the emperor to spend more time with her."
There was a hint of apology in his eyes, and he said with a smile: "It's hard for you to be so considerate."
I smoothed my broken hair on my temples, lowered my eyebrows and said, "This is what I should do as a concubine."
He told Jin Xi: "Take good care of your mother-in-law. If you feel uncomfortable, please report it to me as soon as possible."
Jin Xi sent Xuan Ling out. When she came back, she saw that I had already stood up and asked, "Is your Majesty not feeling well?"
I said: "It's nothing, just a little chest tightness."
Jin Xi brought a cup of fresh milk bird's nest and advised: "My queen, please don't be angry for people like Xiaozhu Tian, it's not worth it." She handed the bird's nest to my hand, "This is the bird's nest that the Queen Mother rewarded in return.
It’s especially easy to sleep soundly after drinking fresh milk. Please drink it, my dearest lady.”
I scooped up a mouthful of bird's nest and shook my head with a smile: "The emperor has made an exception and she has been entrusted with the title. She is already jealous of others. Now she is still so ignorant. I don't know if people are laughing at her for being stupid or ignorant. It shows that she is an adou who cannot stand up to the wall. Of course I won't
Angry for such a useless person."
Jin Xi said with a smile: "What the empress said is true. I just think that it is too much to invite the emperor away like this for the third time since Master Tian became pregnant."
I straightened my clothes, yawned and said, "She will use this trick again and again. If she uses it too much, the Emperor will naturally be upset. We don't have to worry about it. Let's not talk about her anymore, let's go to sleep."
The next day Xuan Ling came over, and I couldn't help but feel distressed when I saw a tired look on his face, so I asked, "Sister Tian, is the fetal movement very severe? Did the emperor stay with her too late and didn't sleep well? The circles under her eyes are also dark."
He smiled bitterly, "What's going on? Zuo was just being petty, complaining that I was late, yelling that he was disgusting, and giving me a headache."
I knew it well, so I just tried to comfort her: "It's inevitable to be irritable when you're pregnant, and my concubines also like to have a little temper. Don't you understand that the emperor understands it? So did the imperial doctor tell me why Sister Tian is unwell?"
He frowned: "The imperial doctor said that some fetal movements are normal, but it was just her gluttonous dinner that made her nauseous."
This happened again and again, and no matter how kind-hearted Xuan Ling was, he finally became impatient.
There were many people in the harem, and Tianbi invited Xuanling away from my palace several times. Seeing how arrogant she was, the concubines in the palace began to slander her more and more. Even the queen couldn't help but say: "Even if Tianbi is unwell,
You shouldn't be so ignorant of the general situation. Even if you don't care about your concubine, you still have to take care of your baby and rest, you should also care about the emperor who wants to get up early and go to court early, and you can't rush back and forth like this late at night."
The queen thought for a while and said: "Find someone to teach her the truth. Mrs. Xihua and Concubine Jing will naturally have no time to assist in the affairs of the Sixth Palace. Well, Concubine Qi, you have a gentle temper, so you can explain it to her slowly.
Come on." He then told Concubine Chou: "She is a pregnant woman and cannot bear harsh words. I know that you are a gentle person, so just talk to her carefully and say it is what I mean."
The concubine was unwilling at first, but when the queen opened her mouth, she couldn't shirk it, so she had no choice but to agree. Then everyone dispersed.
Xuan Ling had a quarrel with Concubine Tian, so he naturally did not want to go to her palace if nothing happened. He slept in my palace that night. In the middle of the night, someone suddenly knocked on the palace door. At first, it was just a few gentle knocks.
Gradually and quickly.
I woke up in shock, hurriedly put on my clothes and sat up, asking, "What's the matter?"
Jin Xi came in, frowned and said in a low voice: "It's the people from the palace of the young master Tian who came to report that the young master has been suffering from unbearable abdominal pain since nightfall, and he is anxious to ask the emperor to take a look."
Pei'er followed Jinxi and curled her lips and said disdainfully, "What about this again? If she doesn't bother us, we will too. She's so noisy and won't let anyone sleep!"
Jin Xi glanced at her silently, and Pei'er immediately kept silent and did not dare to say anything more.
My eyes were sleepy, and I wanted to let it go, but suddenly I felt something was wrong. The Queen ordered Concubine Tian to teach her this afternoon. Even if Concubine Tian was ignorant, she would not knowingly commit the crime again tonight. Is there really anything wrong? Although
Xuan Ling told me not to pay any more attention to it. If I knew and didn't report it, if something happened to Concubine Tian, I would not be able to absolve myself of the blame.
So he pushed Xuan Ling up and explained in detail. He was very impatient when he was woken up from his sleep. He turned over and said angrily to the eunuch who came to report from outside the palace: "Why is she not feeling well after I rested?"
, just ask the imperial doctor to take care of you!"
The eunuch was in a dilemma outside the door, and he agreed, "Yes..." and then said, "The young master is really very uncomfortable. Because the concubine has been here today, he has been holding back and not dare to complain..."
Xuan Ling got angry, grabbed the pillow beside him, pushed it hard, and shouted: "Get out!" The prisoner was so frightened that he retreated in panic.
I was shocked when I saw Xuan Ling being so angry. I quickly poured some tea for him. Xuan Ling was still angry and said, "If she had less evil thoughts, she would naturally have less abdominal pain and nausea."
I didn't dare to persuade him, so I burned a handful of benzoin in the incense burner again and said, "Your Majesty, please go to sleep. There will be an early morning court tomorrow."
I also slept together, but somehow I always felt uneasy in my heart. It hadn't rained for a long time, and the air was unbearably dry. I tossed and turned for a long time before I tried to fall asleep in a daze.
In the twilight, a very shrill scream pierced the long night.
I was shocked, almost suspecting that I heard wrongly, so I turned over and hugged Xuan Ling. He was still asleep and breathing heavily.
However, it was quiet for only a moment, and hurried and messy footsteps were already heard outside the hall. What came after the knock on the door was not the special high-pitched voice of the internal prison, but the panicked voice of a woman.
This time even Xuan Ling woke up.
The person who came was Lu Zhaoyi, the head of the Tianbi Palace. She was a woman who had fallen out of favor for a long time. I had almost never interacted with her. She rushed in with the cool night wind, her face turned pale with fear, and the news she brought was even more shocking.
It was shocking - she said in a tearful voice: "Tianbi has had a miscarriage!"
Xuan Ling was almost stunned. He looked back at me in disbelief, and then looked at Lu Zhaoyi. He stayed for a moment and almost shouted: "How can a miscarriage occur when everything is fine? Isn't it under the care of the imperial doctor?"
My heart was suddenly shocked, and I was startled again and again. I couldn't help but be scared after each shock, and I subconsciously touched my belly. Lu Zhaoyi was frightened by Xuan Ling's demeanor, and she didn't dare to cry anymore, and said: "
I don’t know that Concubine Tian was fine during the day, but she started to have abdominal pain at night... Now she’s bleeding non-stop and she’s fainted.” She raised her eyes and secretly glanced at Xuan Ling’s face full of anger and anxiety, and her voice gradually became fainter.
"Tianbi once sent people back and forth to report to the emperor..."
Xuan Ling's chest was rising and falling slightly. I didn't dare to say anything. I quickly helped him put on his clothes and said softly: "Now is not the time to be angry. Your Majesty, please hurry over and take a look."
Xuan Ling didn't answer me, let alone speak. He whispered "Peiyun!" and rushed out without looking back. The maids from the inner prison hurriedly chased after me.
I stood by the door in a daze, with a heavy pain spreading in my heart. I suddenly didn't feel the cool night wind blowing on me. Jinxi silently put the cloak on me and gently advised: "It's cold at night, please come into the palace."
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I stood quietly, my voice as sad as the night, and said slowly: "Look, the emperor is so nervous and timid -"
Jin Xi's voice was plain and warm. She closed the door of the palace and said word by word: "The emperor is worried about the heirs, not the little mistress Tianbi. What the empress said is really too flattering to the little mistress Tianbi."
I woke up instantly and smiled sadly: "Look, I'm confused. Seeing the emperor so nervous, I'm also thinking wildly."
Jin Xi helped me sit down on the bed and said, "In such a scene over there, the lady is not allowed to see anyone who is pregnant, and there will be collisions. Why don't we let the slave help the lady to sleep."
I smiled bitterly: "Where can I sleep? I've been noisy all night, and now it's the fourth watch, and it's almost dawn. I'm afraid things have turned upside down over there, and the Queen and the others must have rushed there." I felt strange again.
, sighed: "How could such a good concubine have a miscarriage? She, too, has been in discomfort so many times. The emperor didn't go this time, so something really happened."
Seeing that I was completely sleepless, Jin Xi pondered for a moment and said slowly: "This is the first time since the queen entered the palace that she has another mistress. The miscarriage happened around her, but as slaves, what we see and hear is not the same.
There are so many, so I’m not surprised.” Seeing my surprised look, she slowed down her speech and said slowly: “Today’s little master Tianbi, the former empress Xianfei, empress Huafei, Li Xiurong, and concubine Fang are all young
She had given birth; the Queen Mother's prince did not live to be three years old after birth, and Queen Chunyuan's little prince died in childbirth; Cao Jieyu also went through a lot of hardships when she gave birth to Emperor Wen Yi; Concubine Xingui gave birth to Emperor Shuhe.
It went well for Ji, and so did the concubine, but who knew that the emperor's eldest son would be born with such mediocre qualifications." She sighed: "The slaves are used to it."
As I listened to her talk, I couldn't help but feel frightened. I felt chills all over my body. I wrapped my body tightly with a quilt. The doors and windows were closed, but there was still wind blowing in, causing the candlelight to waver. I blurted out: "Why is it so so?
How many people can’t have children?”
Jin Xi was slightly lost in thought, looking at the gold patterns on the beams on the roof of the palace, and said: "There are many women in the palace and the yin energy is strong, so it is naturally not easy for children to be born."
I heard her strange answer, but I didn't understand it in my heart, so I hugged my knees and sat blankly, bending my knees up, unconsciously forming a posture to protect my lower abdomen.
She stayed with me quietly, and I sat quietly. I was stunned for a while, and then suddenly asked: "Jinxi, which master did you serve before?"
She said: "This slave serves Concubine Qinren."
"What about before?"
"I don't remember, slave. Zuo is just serving the masters. It's just the difference between this palace and that palace."
I stopped talking, looked around at the brocade quilts and clothes, and let out a long sigh.
Jin Xi said: "My dear, don't be sad."
I looked as sad and confused as the night fog, and sighed: "Do you think I'm just sad for myself? Tianbi's miscarriage, I just feel that my lips are dead and my teeth are cold, and the rabbit dies and the fox is sad!"
While we were chatting like this for a long time, I didn't realize that the east was already showing a light fish belly white color. I just felt tired and lay down to fall asleep. It was already noon when I woke up. When I woke up, I suddenly saw Xuan Ling leaning on my bedside.
, the whole person looked exhausted, and he couldn't help but be surprised. He quickly held his arm in distress and said: "Your Majesty." He just didn't realize it, so I called him again: "Shiro——"
He smiled at me, his smile full of heavy tiredness, and he said: "Are you awake?"
I said "hmm" and was about to ask him about Tianbi, but his tone was sad and cold, and he said: "Tianbi's child is gone." Xuan Ling buried his face in my palm, and he
My face was very hot, my hands were pricked with fine stubble, and my voice was a little vague, "The imperial doctor said that the hands and feet of a five-month-old child have been formed. The child..." He was silent, his body was shaking a little, and when he sounded again, he was as heavy as an animal.
Painful, at this moment, he is not an emperor above ten thousand people, but a father who has lost his child: "I have lost another child, why can't my children survive well? Is it a punishment from God?
Isn’t it enough?”
I thought he was so sad that he was confused. I was extremely sad and shed tears. I silently leaned down, leaned on his chest, and gently hugged his body. I pressed my cheek against his and said softly: "Silang Yiye"
I haven’t slept yet, so please have a good sleep at my concubine’s place.”
He said "Hmm" and let me help him sleep. He fell into a deep sleep. Before falling asleep, he held my hand tightly, his eyes burning and urgent. He said: "Huan Huan, you must give birth to the child well.
I will love him well. Huan Huan!"
I gazed tenderly at his haggard face, leaned on his chest, and said, "Okay. Huanhuan will definitely give birth to the child. Silang, you can sleep well, Huanhuan is here to accompany you."
He held my hand and fell asleep. I looked at him, and the tenderness and sadness in my heart overlapped repeatedly. I suddenly remembered that he never mentioned a word about the safety of Tianbi, a woman who also lost her child.
I sighed from the bottom of my heart, Xuan Ling, he is cold after all.