EBE Chapter 221: Her Virtue is Known to All in the Palace
Chapter 221: Her Virtue is Known to All in the Palace
Su Peisheng watched the emperor who was so upset that he couldn't even drink his tea, and he couldn't help but glance at his disciple standing at the door with disdain.
He knew what other jobs Xiao Xiazi did on a daily basis, but this time the rumors were too much.
The rumors even dared to be linked to the Queen. What if the Emperor really got angry and ordered a thorough investigation into the source of the rumors in the six palaces?
Even though Xiao Xiazi, who was standing at the door, was not standing inside the hall, he could feel the emperor's impatience through the door.
But this time, the news that "the Queen's fate affected the feng shui of the Forbidden City" was not spread by him.
He secretly spread the word that the Queen did not like Concubine Wan's pregnancy, so how did it turn out like this?
Xiao Xiazi became more and more panicked the more he thought about it. It was clearly spring, but his head under the hat was now covered in sweat.
"Su Peisheng, summon the envoy of the Imperial Observatory to see you." The emperor twisted the jade string around and around, and finally decided to ask the Imperial Observatory to take a look.
The Imperial Observatory was carrying an imperial decree and entering the Yangxin Palace. Not long after, the emperor issued an edict to promote Concubine Wan to Concubine Wan.
The chief envoy of the Imperial Observatory talked a lot about the strange celestial phenomena and the dim stars. The summary was that Lady Wan was from a Han army banner, was pregnant with a son, and had a weak family background, so she could not withstand the fate of the mistress of the imperial palace.
If the status of your son's mother is elevated, the situation in which the empress's fate affects the feng shui of the Forbidden City can be resolved.
After hearing the emperor's instructions, Xiao Xiazi quickly headed for Suiyuxuan. It was a close call, because Concubine Wan was the emperor's favorite person, and the emperor actually believed the rumors in the palace.
If Xiao Xiazi is pardoned, he will go to Suiyuxuan. As for the task of conveying the imperial edict to Jingren Palace, let the highly respected master go.
Su Peisheng: You are really the best son in our family.
Since the emperor believes in Feng Shui, let's just go ahead.
Su Peisheng straightened his hat, shook his whisk, and went to Jingren Palace.
This job is not easy. My apprentice doesn't know how to speak properly in front of the Queen Mother, so I'd better go there myself.
After all, this brat hit the jackpot unexpectedly. If Wan Guiren's status is promoted, Jinxi will also benefit from it, right?
Su Peisheng respectfully conveyed the emperor's order in the main hall of Jingren Palace. The empress, sitting on the phoenix throne, clenched the corners of her sleeves, but her face was still gentle and kind, like a spring breeze.
"Your Majesty and I have the same idea. Since entering the palace, Concubine Wan has served Your Majesty wholeheartedly and meticulously. Now she is pregnant. I was just thinking of giving Concubine Wan a general reward, but I can't express my feelings."
"After all, the emperor is the one who thinks things through." The queen smiled kindly, and no one knew how sore her cheeks were.
His face became stiff from laughing.
"Your Majesty, your virtue is known to everyone in the palace. Concubine Wan is pregnant and has worked hard. Your Majesty, you have to manage the six palaces and take care of the pregnant concubines. You must also take care of yourself."
Su Peisheng laughed it off and walked out.
The Queen had heard the rumors in the palace. Huichun complained to her a lot after coming back from a trip to the Imperial Household Department.
But he didn't expect that the matter would not develop in the direction he expected. The message he wanted to spread was "I became sick from taking care of Zhen Huan."
Why did his fate end up suppressing the baby in Zhen Huan's belly?
For the sake of Concubine Wan and the child in her belly, the Emperor really didn't care about the Queen's face at all.
She was promoted to concubine after being pregnant for just over a month. If she really gave birth to a prince, she would be promoted to consort in no time.
It would have been fine if Shen Meizhuang had been promoted by the Empress Dowager, but why are the women in the harem all trying to move up the social ladder?
The queen stared at the blue and white porcelain teacup in front of her in a daze, anger surging in her chest.
I really want to be like Concubine Hua, who can smash things to vent her anger when she is angry, and who can refuse to pay respects when she is unhappy.
She can do whatever she wants, even if it means she is in a cold war with the emperor.
But she is the queen. If she smashes the teacup to the ground today, she will immediately confirm the rumor that she dislikes Concubine Wan and the child in her belly.
It's just a small concubine position, so what if I give it to her?
The higher you climb, the harder you fall.
Just wait and see. If she has a child and can be promoted to a concubine, even if she does nothing, who among the women in the harem can sit still?
The Queen issued an edict to confer the title of Concubine Wan on Sui Yuxuan Guiren. The order was announced to all six palaces, and the first person to smash the teacup was Ling Xiang.
Ling Xiang had just returned to the east wing where she lived after setting the rules in the main hall when she heard Fuzi telling her the news.
This Fuzi looked honest when she was in Yiku Palace, and I asked her to come here just to torture her.
At the beginning, she sought for the opportunity but couldn't get it, so Concubine Hua gave it to Fuzi, but Fuzi didn't know how to cherish it.
She asked Fuzi to say a few good words for her in front of Concubine Hua. She was willing to go to the Yangxin Palace where Fuzi was reluctant to go, but Fuzi, this taciturn man, refused to say a word for her.
Therefore, when Ling Xiang became favored, her first thought was to get Fu Zi to have a good time with her.
She wanted Fuzi to see that even without her, Lingxiang could still find a way out on her own.
When he was in Zhongcui Palace, he naturally let Fuzi do whatever he wanted, and even the rewards that Fuzi had saved up in Yiku Palace were taken for his own use.
But now that she had moved to Qixiang Palace, Lipin always summoned only herself to set the rules, and she was not even allowed to bring a palace maid.
This Fuzi was quite relaxed when he was making his own rules.
Today too, Concubine Li made her stand in the main hall for an hour and a half before letting her go.
I was pregnant and I got tired easily. After standing for nearly two hours, my legs were sore and swollen.
When I returned to the small, narrow and cold east wing hall, I found that the room was empty.
Ling Xiang had no choice but to sit down on the couch, rubbing her sore waist.
It rained in spring a few days ago, and the sunlight could not easily enter the east hall. The cushions on the couch were covered with moisture that was not easy to dissipate.
When I went out, I clearly told Fuzi to take out the mats and mattresses to dry in the sun, but the girl didn't do it. Now I don't know where my son has run off to.
Ling Xiang leaned against the edge of the low table and wanted to pick up the kettle to pour herself a cup of tea, but the teapot was empty.
Ling Xiang frowned and put down the teapot impatiently, and Fu Zi just walked in at this time.
"Where have you been having fun again, you bitch! Come here and rub my legs for me." Ling Xiang yelled at Fuzi angrily.
She wanted to give Fu Zi a few times to vent her anger, but now her legs were so sore and swollen that she could hardly bear it.
"My lady, the Empress has issued an edict to confer the title of Concubine Wan on Concubine Wan and has informed all six palaces. My lady, you are not in the room, so I have gone to receive the edict for you." Fuzi looked indifferent and had no intention of going forward to rub Ling Xiang's legs.
Hearing Fuzi's words, Ling Xiangqi threw the teacup next to her hand away.
Why! They are all pregnant concubines, why am I just a little concubine!