Chapter 176: Inducing labor
The crown princess's side concubine was pregnant, and it was still at the palace banquet of the Lantern Festival - such a big thing that the crown princess couldn't afford to arrive in person!
Before Song Yixiao could narrate what had happened, Cui Guifei had already escaped, and she was closely followed by two brightly dressed palace people, who were the Yuguo in front of the Queen Mother and the queen's right-hand man.
"Auntie! Aunt! My child, is my child not saved? Seeing that the concubine had arrived, Cui Jianlian took a deep breath, and suddenly cried hysterically, "Please save them!" Be sure to save them! ”
"Poor son, you are good!" She was originally the concubine's favorite niece, and she was pregnant with twin sons, which would be full of blood and grief-stricken appearance, seeing that the concubine was very distressed, and she didn't care about correcting her title, so she hurriedly stepped forward to hold her hand and comfort, "Don't think about it, the imperial doctor will be here soon, they will definitely be able to keep the child!" Aunt is here to accompany you personally, you will be fine, huh? ”
Before the words were finished, tears flowed down - the concubine was a person who came over, and she only looked at the blood all over the ground, how could she not know that Cui Jianlian's pregnancy was dangerous?
Zhengqiang pressed his mood and decided to wait for his niece's condition to stabilize before asking about it, and listened to Xiaoman and said angrily: "Guifei Niangniang, the side concubine was originally good, all because Mrs. Yan Guo was ......."
Rao is Cui Guifei is known as the city government, and when she heard this, she couldn't help but be furious, turned her head, and looked at Song Yi with a smile: "Song?!" ”
"Niangniang, the courtiers are not three-year-old children, how could they be stupid enough to murder the prince's concubine at the palace banquet?" Song Yi smiled at her angry gaze and said calmly, "The courtiers think that this maid is very suspicious!" ”
"Mother, although the daughter-in-law hasn't had time to ask about it, Mrs. Yanguo's words are also reasonable!" The crown princess took a step forward and gave Cui Guifei a vague look with Song Yixiao behind her back, "Mrs. Yan Guo is Ah Xu's wife, and she is related to us, how could she have a conflict with Sister Cui?" The daughter-in-law thinks that it is better to ask the story first! ”
Hearing her focus on the word "Ah Xu", Cui Guifei swept the jade fruit from the corner of her eyes, and finally swallowed back the scolding that came to her mouth: "Then you say, what's going on?" ”
Song Yixiao was about to speak, but the imperial doctor finally arrived-the concubine and the crown princess were busy ordering the imperial doctor to diagnose Cui Jianlian, and after a while, the two imperial doctors both said that the abortion pill was deep and it was impossible to protect the fetus: "Fortunately, the side concubine Niangniang is now six months old, if this will induce labor, the emperor and grandson should be able to land!" ”
As for the survival rate after landing - this is left to fate!
When Cui Guifei and the crown princess heard this, they were all bleak, and for a long time, the imperial doctor cautiously reminded that Cui Jianlian is very bad now, and if she doesn't make a decision, I'm afraid that the adults will also hang, so the concubine choked up and said: "Then that's it!" ”
There are rules for birth, old age, sickness and death in the palace, especially Cui Jianlian is not only a junior, but also just a side concubine, so even if she will die in pain, she still has to be carried back to the East Palace to take oxytocic medicine.
Cui Guifei couldn't rest assured, and decided to send someone back to the queen mother and queen, and personally follow her over to preside over the overall situation.
But the crown princess reminded her: "Sister Cui is the first child and a twin, I'm afraid it will be delayed for a while, but the Lantern Festival banquet can't stay all night, can't you keep Brother and Sister Song in the palace all the time?" The daughter-in-law is willing to stay and ask for an understanding, but Sister Cui and her maid don't seem to believe even the daughter-in-law, what do you think you should do now? ”
"She's in pain, don't worry about her!" Cui Guifei didn't know about Cui Jianlian's accusation against the crown princess, and she couldn't help frowning secretly when she heard this: This niece is young and shallow, even if she really suspects the crown princess, don't say it openly!
The Queen Mother just praised the crown princess for losing weight in order to take care of the pregnant side concubine!
Cui Jianlian followed and said that the crown princess is not good, isn't this deliberately slapping the queen mother's face!
In this way, she didn't dare to go to the East Palace with her - otherwise she would also become a person who suspected the queen mother's injustice and questioned the virtue of the crown princess!
Not only can you not go, but you have to show your trust in the crown princess, "Who doesn't know that you have always treated her like a sister?" This will be something for her, don't expect you to arrange it for her, who else to count on? Good boy, you give the mother a face, this will spare her first, and she will be good when she turns back, if you don't give you three knees and nine knocks to pour tea to make amends, the mother will never be willing to rest with her! ”
It's just that Cui Guifei was suspicious, and said, "This fact is sudden, I'm afraid you can't be busy!" Let's bring one or two people in front of me to give me a hand! ”
The crown princess respectfully said yes, ordered someone to take a screen to block it in front of the couch, carried the soft sedan chair in, and helped Cui Jianlian to get on the sedan chair with her own hands, and then retreated.
Cui Guifei watched the soft sedan chair go away, and when she turned to look at Song Yixiao, she calmed down: "Today is a good day, this palace is chatting with the virtuous concubines, but I don't want to hear such a thing, it's also a big mess!" If there is any misunderstanding of you, this child, please remember the relationship between Your Majesty and Ah Xu's uncle and nephew, and bear with me! ”
"What did the concubine say?" Seeing this, Song Yi smiled and said humbly, "When blood suddenly dripped from under the skirt of the concubine, the courtiers were also surprised!" Comparing hearts to hearts, Niangniang just called the courtiers, isn't it reasonable! What is inclusive and not inclusive? ”
Cui Guifei looked at her uncomplaining expression, a solemnity slipped through her eyes, and said, "This house is dirty, let's talk about it in another place!" ”
"If you want to change places, the courtiers ask the mother for one thing!" Song Yi smiled but didn't move, and said, "Please summon one or more imperial doctors to come and inspect the belongings of the courtiers and maids!" But there is something bad for the concubine on the other side to be caught in it! ”
Seeing that Cui Guifei seemed to want to speak, she preemptively said, "The courtiers think they are worthy of their hearts!" But there is no evidence at the moment, not to mention that the pregnancy of the side concubine is very related, if you don't find out, how can you convince the public? ”
Cui Guifei was not opposed to such a search, and when she heard this, she pushed the boat down the river: "This palace is not suspicious of you, but I heard that when Li'er had an accident, in addition to their master and servant in the house, only you and your maid, if you don't figure it out, it is really difficult to explain it to the outside world!" ”
She said this, Yuguo and Fangyu didn't have any opinions-so the concubine sent someone to the Tai Hospital to ask for someone again, and Song Yixiao went to the screen with Jinxun, and in front of Yuguo, Fangyu and the concubine and palace maid, took off all the inner and outer clothes, ornaments, and hairpin rings, and put them on a lacquer plate, so that the palace maid could take them out for the imperial doctor to examine.
Seeing this, Yuguo frowned slightly, signaled her to slow down, and walked out to the concubine: "Niangniang, Mrs. Yan Guo has not yet implemented the crime, after all, it is a good order, this personal thing, is it not appropriate to let the imperial doctor take a closer look?" ”
He also said, "There are a few old aunts in front of the Queen Mother, and they also know how to heal, if the concubine can be trusted, the slave maid can order someone to invite them!" ”
How dare Cui Guifei say that she doesn't believe in the Queen Mother?
It's just that after a while, both the imperial doctor and the old aunt said that Song Yixiao and Jinxun did not carry anything harmful to pregnant women.
After Song Yixiao was dressed neatly, he came out and said: "It was the courtiers who came in first, and if you hide the harmful things in the house, it is not impossible!" Please also ask the concubine to call the shots and check this house too! ”
"What are these words?" But with such a little effort, the eldest princess of the Jin Kingdom and the county lord of Qingjiang also came in person, and the eldest princess sneered when she heard this, "This is a side hall for everyone to change clothes, and it is not a place for you to use alone!" You only arrived one step ahead of Concubine Cui, who knows how many people will come before you? What you find in the house, whether good or bad, why should it be counted on your head? ”
Among the old aunts invited by Yuguo before, there were also humanitarians: "This is not necessary, Mrs. Yanguo doesn't know: if that kind of thing can quietly harm Concubine Cui, there will be some traces on the dresses and jewelry of you and your maid!" Since there are none of them, it can be seen that there is no problem with this house. ”
He also said, "If the concubine doesn't believe it, you can go to the Tai Hospital and ask, even if the hospital is correct, it must be the same." ”
Cui Guifei smiled a little reluctantly: "Auntie said she laughed!" How could Hongu not believe it? Bengong said that he didn't suspect Mrs. Yan Guo, but this child was afraid of being misunderstood, so he had to find out his innocence. This palace is also afraid that people will misunderstand her, isn't it? ”
Seeing this, Yuguo suggested asking Song Yixiao to tell him what happened: "No matter who is right or wrong, you must always know what happened to the side concubine!" ”
Song Yixiao glanced at Xiao Man, who had just been left behind, and said: "Since the accident of the side concubine, whether it was the crown princess who arrived first or the noble concubine who came later, this maid said that I hurt the side concubine!" Actually, I really can't say that I am completely irresponsible! ”
Hearing this, the eldest princess of the Jin Kingdom, the county lord of Qingjiang, and Cui Guifei all frowned slightly.
"A few mothers, as well as Aunt Yuguo and Sister Fangyu, have you all heard? She ......" Xiaoman was halfway through her indignation, but was interrupted by Song Yixiao lightly: "But, as the concubine just said: Today is a good day, I entered the palace with joy to come to the banquet, and before the banquet, I had the empress dowager's mercy and care-when I was overjoyed, Concubine Cui came up and asked me to come down, I ...... I ......"
She didn't cry, nor did she tell her grievances excitedly, but she choked and lowered her head to hold back her tears, but there was a deep grievance and grief!
Xiaoman was stunned when he heard this, but the mother and daughter of the eldest princess of the Jin Kingdom were annoyed: "Go down?!" Concubine, what's going on? My daughter-in-law, even the queen has never said long or short, when will it be Concubine Cui's turn to call the shots!? ”
Cui Guifei was also furious, and asked Xiaoman sharply: "What Mrs. Yan Guo said is true?!" Are you crazy!? ”
"If you go back to your mother, absolutely not!" Xiao Man hurriedly said, "Concubine Fang and Mrs. Yan Guo just chatted casually!" It's Mrs. Yan Guo who is not good-"
"Niangniang, please look at the leftover tea on the table, I specially asked people not to pour it out." Song Yi smiled but sneered, pointed to the tea bowl not far away, and said, "Just looking at this tea, I know that I have been talking with the side concubine for a while!" Everyone knows that I am not familiar with the side concubine, and tonight is the Lantern Festival banquet, if you don't say anything, as for the singing, dancing and feasting in the main hall, ignore it, and keep it here for a long talk? ”
"Actually, it doesn't matter if you keep the residual tea or not!" The county lord of Qingjiang said coldly, "Brother and sister, when you and Concubine Cui leave the table, it is impossible for no one to see it, and you can meet it as soon as you ask!" It just so happened that we had already asked when we came over, and you guys had indeed been out for a while! ”
Cui Guifei raised her hand, personally slapped Xiao Man in the face: "What a clever traitor!" almost harmed the palace and wronged Mrs. Yan Guo! Come on, drag it down with the main palace! ”
"Concubine Niangniang, please be merciful!" Fang Yu, who had not spoken, suddenly said, "But not only Xiaoman, but even Concubine Cui also questioned the crown princess again and again, what to do to help Mrs. Yan Guo harm her, the slave maid thought, is it to leave this maid's life for the time being and figure out the whole thing?" Otherwise, if the concubine has doubts......"
"She is young and ignorant, so she will be bullied by this!" Cui Guifei forced a smile and said, "This palace will make it clear to her when I turn around, and I will never let Mrs. Yanguo be wronged again!" ”
But the eldest princess of the Jin Kingdom said with a cold face: "What Fang Yu said is very right, Heng Zhi is already asking, it is nothing to let this cheap maid live for a while, if you don't get to the bottom of it, how can you give my daughter-in-law justice?!" ”
As he spoke, he turned to Song Yi and smiled, "What the hell is going on, you just say!" If it is really your sin, I will not spare it! But if you are innocent, you are not a waste for your mother to the point that you can't even protect your own daughter-in-law! ”
Hearing this, Cui Guifei looked at Fang Yu deeply, pursed her lips and said nothing.
Song Yixiao gently wiped the corners of her eyes with her fingertips, and thanked her mother-in-law with a whimper, before saying: "I just received a message from the maid in front of my mother's mother, saying that my mother asked me to come over to talk about something, so I came over - this fifth sister also heard it!" As a result, I came here and waited for a while, but my mother didn't come, but Concubine Cui came first! ”
"I didn't think much about it, so I exchanged a few words with the side concubine."
"Who knew that the concubine said that the person who asked me out was actually her-then and ...... to me"
Speaking of this, she hesitated for a moment before she said in a reluctant tone, "The four county lords of the Hengshan Royal Mansion have always been ...... Admire...... Husband! ”
"I only felt ridiculous when I heard this, and I didn't think of how to answer, but the side concubine actually said again, I was raised by the Hengshan Palace, how can I not repay it? It's just that with the dignity of the palace, I am not qualified to repay anything, it is better to follow the wishes of the four county lords, and ...... Give her her husband! ”
Before the words fell, Song Yixiao's legs weakened, she knelt on the ground, stepped forward on her knees, and threw herself into the arms of the eldest princess of the Jin Kingdom and cried, "If it is something else, my daughter-in-law will never be ungrateful!" But mother, daughter-in-law is really reluctant to husband!! ”