Chapter 18: Doo-yeon (8)
There has been no such leisurely comfort for a long time, Su Wan Ni Guarjia Jasmine is lying on the lacquer painted step bed, it seems to be able to smell the unique elegance of the ginkgo wood around the bed, and the hand touches the open-carved picture of hundreds of sons and thousands of grandchildren next to the bed, and the smile is like a ghostly flower branch, blooming in the twilight of the setting sun. Smiling, she never thought that she would have such a day.
From the humble palace maid beside Fang Fujin to the aunt who became the queen with a face. Once he was promoted to the permanent position by the favor of the saint, he became a serious little master from a slave. I thought that my life would go on like this, but I didn't expect that my luck was low, and I almost lost my life and became an abandoned woman in the cold palace.
The past is vivid, and everything seems like a nightmare full of grief. When I woke up again, it was like a world away. β¨An Concubine stroked her smooth cheeks, and the delicate and silky feeling couldn't deceive people. She is no longer the unkempt madwoman in the cold palace.
It's really good, she flew on the branch again, and she has become An Concubine, an Concubine who is pregnant with a dragonborn. What could be more gratifying?
Even if he promised the queen, it would be extremely difficult to eradicate Concubine Ru and Concubine Zhuang for the queen. But as long as she has the emperor's favor and the royal blood, she can get out of the cold palace Jedi, and she is not afraid of any hardship.
To be exact, now it's not just for the queen, but also for the little life in the womb! An Concubine closed her eyes sweetly, and couldn't help humming a soft childlike tune, with a motherly heart. It seems that this is really a beautiful spring day that belongs to her.
"An Concubine rested so early?" Zimin pushed the door in. Before Concubine An could get up, the queen walked in. "People with bodies will inevitably feel tired, and it is inevitable to rest early."
The pleasant look on Concubine An's face was erased in an instant, and it was replaced by a restrained smile, and she said ashamedly: "The concubine didn't know that the queen mother would come at this time, and she couldn't greet Feng Jia......"
"Huh!" The queen interrupted her, and went to the edge of the bed and sat upright. "Didn't I just say, you are a man with a body. People with bodies really don't need to be polite, and besides, your dragon fetus is only two months old. It's not very stable yet, just in case...... If there is really something in case, how do you want this palace to explain to the emperor? β
"The Queen's Mother...... The slave and maid will not forget what they promised you. I beg you not to harm the children of your concubines, no matter what. The unusual meaning of the queen's words shocked An Concubine's face, and she curled up her knees, for fear that the queen's slap would fall on her belly wrapped in a small life.
"Zimin, come and see. How could she be afraid that this palace would be like this. This palace is not a ghost, this palace is a dignified queen of the middle palace. The queen's strong gaze pierced around An Concubine's body, and her hand with gold inlaid jade armor slowly stretched out towards An Concubine's abdomen.
Concubine An was so frightened that she almost screamed, but she held back the fear in her heart and begged in a low voice: "The queen mother, the concubine, the concubine will never break her word and get fat, please...... Please......"
Before Concubine An finished speaking, the queen's hand was already resting on her abdomen. β¨The movements are so slow, back and forth, gently caressing. β¨But through the slightly thick silk of spring, An Concubine can feel cold and stiff. It was the temperature of the queen's hand, and she didn't know what else she could do but pray, but fear.
On the contrary, the queen enjoyed the feeling very much. As her hands moved, Concubine An's body couldn't stop trembling. Suddenly, I felt that I was in control of other people's lives and deaths, and this feeling was so painful.
What you don't like, what you dislike, can all disappear in your own palm, just a little force.
"Your baby was unexpected, so Bengong said early on that you are a blessed one!" The queen withdrew her hand and squinted her eyes slightly: "But Jasmine, don't forget, how many of Concubine Zhuang's children died in vain back then also had something to do with you." Even if others don't think so, Concubine Zhuang can't spare you. Whether or not you can keep this baby depends on your own creation. β
Concubine An had a hint of joy, did the queen's words mean to tell herself that as long as Concubine Zhuang was eliminated for her, she would be allowed to give birth to this child! Naturally, she didn't dare to show this kind of joy, even if it was a sporadic subtle light, she would never dare to show it in front of the queen.
"Of course, if you can survive the day when the melon ripens and falls, the palace will make it clear to the emperor that you will raise this child for you." As soon as the queen's words changed, she took away An Concubine's flesh and blood like a clever speech: "As a mother-in-law, this palace must be regarded as her own." You are still young, and if you take care of your children too much, you will inevitably be distracted by the emperor. This palace always feels that you should seize such a good time, and it is most important to fix your pet. β
An Concubine didn't expect the queen to say such a thing, and her scalp was numb in shock, and her eyes widened blankly. "Queen Mother, you ...... "You are so ruthless." In the second half of the sentence, Concubine An used all her strength to swallow it alive in her stomach.
Zi Min handed over her hand to help the queen get up, and then said: "Queen Mother, Mama Su is already waiting in the lower courtyard of Xianfu Palace, and from tomorrow, she will personally take care of Concubine An's diet and daily life." After all, Mama Su herself has given birth, and she is much more hearty than ordinary palace maids. If you want to come to An Concubine, you can feel at ease. β
The queen smiled happily and sighed in a deep voice: "So Jasmine, there is no one in the harem who understands the thoughts of this palace better than you." After all, it's the people who follow me in the house and serve! What to do, what to say, naturally there is no need for this palace to repeat and entrust you.
The emperor only chose the word 'An' for you, whether it is to keep to yourself or to live in peace, you have to remember the true feelings that the emperor treats you. You don't have to send each other off, just rest! β
"What if, what if the concubine gave birth to a little princess?" Although Concubine An knew the queen's thoughts, she couldn't stop asking this sentence. If it is a little princess, for the sake of her not threatening the third and fourth elder brothers, the queen may keep it to herself!
"Princess? Oh, princess. The queen smiled coldly, revealing Sensu's resentment: "What's wrong with the princess?" Isn't it the best example of a concubine? gave birth to a smart and lovely little princess, and firmly caught the emperor's heart. Isn't that poor little princess dead after all! β
Concubine An only heard this last sentence, and then bit her tongue desperately. It wasn't until the smell of blood spread in her mouth that she felt pain. Even her daughter, the queen refused to keep it for herself. Suddenly, the pride in my heart was replaced by a wisp of wind and frost, and the joy of glory and favor was swept away.
She finished Niguarjia Jasmine, and was born as the queen's slave, and even death could not escape the queen's palm.
Zi Min glanced at An Concubine sympathetically, and finally didn't say anything. In her eyes, she has long been accustomed to seeing these things. What's more, the queen's position can no longer be shaken, and only obedient and obedient can her life last for a long time.
The door of the wing room creaked shut, and it seemed weak.
Concubine An had already burst into tears, if it had been half a year ago, she had not agreed to the queen's request. She wouldn't have had this child, she hadn't come out of the cold palace, and even if there was no hope, she wouldn't have suffered the pain of separation.
But now, I'm afraid even regret is delusional.
Xu Miaohou was outside the door for a long time, and when he saw the queen walking out, he said: "Niangniang is merciful, Concubine An should not have this child." β
"It shouldn't be, Bengong never thought that she would have such a good blessing. When she was favored at sunset, her stomach was not so angry, who knew that she had only arranged for her to sleep three times in the palace in March, and she was pregnant. Hmph, it's really a matter of heaven. The queen motioned for Zi Min to follow behind her, but handed her hand to Xu Miao's rough palm.
"In this way, the old slave will understand." Xu Miao's eyes narrowed thinly, as if he was smiling. β¨With his smile, the queen gradually smiled: "Old man, you still see it thoroughly, and it will not be in vain for the palace to promote you." β
"The queen is wise, and the old slave always remembers your kindness. must do his best to do things for his mother. Xu Miao said flattering words, which were particularly harsh. Zimin only felt flustered, but she still smiled softly on her face.
"How's the matter of Yongshou Palace?" The queen suddenly lowered her voice and asked carefully. β¨"The queen mother can rest assured, eight or nine will not leave ten. When the time comes, it will be done. β
Although Xu Miao was cautious, she looked extremely proud. "No matter how shrewd Concubine Ru is, it is difficult to know that she is already a turtle in an urn." β¨"Good! The queen's gaze burst out with a cold killing intent: "Except for Concubine Ru, Concubine Zhuang will be alone, and she is not far from death." β
At that time, Ruyue was standing in front of the window lattice. Watching the sunset gradually dim and the twilight drooping, the red eaves and green tiles gradually lost their brilliance, and the fluctuating mood finally calmed down.
"Peishuang is back!" Xi'er has been with Ruyue for a long time, and she is also a little dull. When he saw the errand man come back, a smile appeared on his face. "How's it going, has the word arrived?"
"Naturally, it came." Pei Shuang smiled, his eyes bent into a good-looking arc: "The Ministry of Internal Affairs Ming'er should put Miss's green head card on hold." When the emperor sees him, he will definitely come to our Yongshou Palace. β
"Where is the emperor staying tonight?" Ruyue didn't seem to hear Pei Shuang's words, and only asked what she cared about.
Xi'er smiled slightly flatteringly: "Which palace can it be, it's just some new palace concubines." Besides, the emperor has been working hard recently, so he may still be watching the twists and turns in the Heart Cultivation Palace at this time! β
Pei Shuangnu didn't say anything, but he was obviously very dissatisfied with Xi'er's statement.
"If I'm not mistaken, eighty percent of them are staying in Yonghe Palace." Ruyue looked up at the sky, and the spring breeze with the chill of the material poured into the collar of the clothes. "If the first noble person is pregnant, he naturally can't sleep. Concubine Zhuang can. β
"Miss, you guessed right." Pei Shuang pursed his lips indignantly. Xi'er hurriedly stopped: "Don't talk nonsense in front of your mother, add to the block in vain." β
"That's it, it's not all added by others, you have to care about it yourself." Ruyue took off the golden hairpin on her sideburns and rested it in front of the dressing table: "Comb a simple hair ornament for me, I haven't been to Li Guiren's Changchun Palace for a long time." β