Because there have been frequent incidents in the capital recently, an inconspicuous side concubine in the palace of Shengjun was sent to a different hospital for recuperation, which is too unworthy of mention in the eyes of others.
The emperor's spies in the palace of Shengjun didn't find anything. They only knew that there was a doctor who came to check the pulse of the concubine that day. Concubine Xu was sent to Biezhuang that night. The reason was that the princess of Shengjun was weak and seriously ill. Concubine Xu is not suitable to live in the palace anymore, so as to avoid the sickness to the princess of Shengjun.
Many people regarded this as a method used by Princess Shengjun to deal with her concubine, but after Hua Xiwan heard about it, she felt a little suspicious. The Hou family is a very smart woman, and she has always been famous. If she has the heart to deal with a concubine, how could she use such inferior means? With Hou's temperament, in this case, she would only ask the doctor to take care of Concubine Xu carefully, instead of sending Concubine Xu to another village directly.
It wasn't Hou's idea, so the person who made this decision can only be the Prince of Sheng, and Hou's just took the blame for him. But what kind of thing would make Yan Boyi send the woman beside him to another village overnight
Hua Xiwan thought about it, and told Yan Jinqiu her doubts in her heart: "Hou is definitely not someone who acts like this."
"What do you think is the most likely reason?" Yan Jinqiu handed her a piece of fruit poked with a silver stick, sat cross-legged beside Hua Xiwan, and leisurely turned a page of the book. That's right, the two of them were lying on the soft couch, their legs were covered with warm blankets, and there was a small wooden table on the bed with a fruit plate in front of them. Life was not too pleasant.
Hua Xiwan was too lazy to reach out to pick it up, so she just put her head close, took a bite on Yan Jinqiu's hand, and frowned, "Could it be that this Concubine Xu did something taboo?"
"If she is so courageous, then Yan Boyi will not send her to another hospital, but will let her die." Yan Jinqiu saw that Hua Xiwan was unwilling to reach out to take it, so he held it up for her to finish eating, and then poked himself a piece of it. Click and eat.
Standing in the corner, Mu Tong sighed in his heart again and again, when did the prince become like this? The former prince, even in private, was a very particular man, but now... people in the world say that those who are close to ink are black, and those who are close to Zhu are red, honestly don't deceive me.
Mu Tong wiped his face and let himself back into the corner again, always feeling that in this situation, whoever stood beside him would be superfluous.
"What's the reason for that?" Hua Xiwan suspected that there were spies arranged by Yan Jinqiu in the palace of Shengjun, but she had no intention of meddling with this kind of business, and it would be good for her to know the outcome of some things.
"Have you ever thought that it's because this side concubine is pregnant?"
"It's a good thing to be pregnant..." Hua Xiwan reacted instantly. If it was normal, it would definitely be a good thing for a concubine to be pregnant, but at this juncture, it's not so good to have a child.
Thinking of this, she felt disgusted in her heart, she couldn't even read the book in her hand, and frowned: "Tiger poison doesn't eat children, if he doesn't want this child to affect him, he can send people wherever he wants, but he can't. Let this child die."
"With his ambition, he won't allow the slightest accident. Only this pregnancy does not exist at all in line with his choice." Yan Boyi regards Yan Jinqiu as his opponent. Of course Yan Jinqiu does not know anything about him. , so what kind of character Yan Boyi is, he still has some understanding of it, "When he ascends the throne, what kind of woman will he not have, and why will he lack children."
Hua Xiwan raised her eyebrows slightly, and didn't want to continue this topic. As for Yan Boyi, she hated it to the extreme, and she yawned: "Tomorrow is the day when Duanhe's concubine will be buried. All the things have been arranged, but I asked the servants to prepare two types, one is more grand, and the other is based on the rules of the consort, which one is suitable for tomorrow?"
"The sudden death of Duanhe's concubine is unlucky. The New Year's Day has just passed, and Shangyuan has not yet arrived. It should not be too grand, just follow the rules," Yan Jinqiu said very euphemistically, but Hua Xiwan knew very well that this The matter is inseparable from the emperor's family, so they can't do it against the emperor, and act according to the rules, so as not to appear cold, nor to provoke the emperor's displeasure.
On the second day, when Duanhe’s concubine was buried, the funeral was really according to the consort’s grade. Although it wasn’t shabby, it didn’t add grace. Most of the altars on the road were very low-key, and even some people were very shabby. , at a glance, you know it's just a perfunctory thing.
Princess Duanhe's young son was holding the spiritual seat, his eyes were red as he walked forward, his eyes swept across the perfunctory altars, his eyes were even redder, but he gritted his teeth to prevent the tears from falling.
"Xianwangfu pays homage to the dead!"
The young child stopped when he heard this sentence, and his eyes fell on the altar of Prince Xian's mansion, which was obviously worthy of the status of a concubine compared to other houses, and the sackcloth behind the altar, wiping tears and kneeling to send the coffin to the crying soul, bowing and expressing gratitude. After that, continue to move forward.
Behind him was the cry of the wailing man. He stared blankly ahead, his beloved father went, and the huge princess mansion made him feel cold. In the future, who would hold him to read and write, and who would teach him about being a human being? the truth
The ghost paper was flying all over the sky, and the little child finally shed tears while holding the spiritual card in the cry of the crying spirit.
Duanhe's concubine's funeral was held in a hurry, and he was buried after staying at home for three days. People in the capital saw high and low, so it was inevitable for the altar to deal with it, but it was a pity that they forgot that the concubine was still there. There is a son, what they have done, this child is afraid that he will deeply remember.
The cause of Duanhe's concubine's death was found out, and it was announced that it was an upsurge of qi and blood, and a sudden emergency was an accident, so the big guy doesn't need to think any more, and he will offend the emperor if he talks more.
This matter was revealed like this. Princess Duanhe lost her consort and her younger brother, so she didn't go out of the house very much recently. Occasionally, she only went to the palace to accompany the queen, and she didn't go anywhere else.
However, several people died one after another, and the Shangyuan Festival in the spring of Qilong’s 29th year was particularly deserted. The very lively lantern festivals in previous years were also depressing compared to previous years, and there were many less princes and grandsons, but this did not affect the life of ordinary people. , along the street selling lanterns and various snacks, it was too lively, and from time to time there were children running around carrying various animal lanterns, adding a lot of joy to the atmosphere.
Although the noble families of various families hung up some beautiful lanterns on this day, they seemed to be quite low-key and did not want to provoke the emperor and queen whose sons had died.
Fortunately, although the emperor and the queen were very depressed, they still remembered to give lanterns to some noble families with status and status.
Prince Xian's mansion also got two palace lanterns that were rewarded. The lampshade was made of high-quality silk and satin, and there were pictures of auspicious and rich flowers blooming on it. Although all of them were exquisite, they lacked a bit of interest. Hua Xiwan glanced at it, and let people put it away. Although the things that were rewarded on it could not be damaged at will, it was always right for people to carefully put them away.
Not only did the empress reward things, but the old empress dowager also joined in the fun, and they sent a boy holding a fish and lotus lamp down. This lamp is very delicate and has a good meaning, but Hua Xiwan didn't want to. Think more.
She still has to wait a few months before she turns seventeen, and she doesn't want to be in trouble with her body so early. Prenatal and postnatal care is responsible for oneself and for children.
Fortunately, Yan Jinqiu was not in such a hurry to have a child, otherwise she would have to spend a lot of thought to achieve her goal.
"Why do you stare at the lantern in a daze?" Yan Jinqiu entered the room and saw Hua Xiwan's gaze had been on the boy holding the fish and the lotus lantern on the table, thinking she wanted a child, and said, "Do you want a child?"
Hua Xiwan looked up at him, isn't this misunderstanding a bit big
"Don't think about it so much yet," Yan Jinqiu was reluctant to let her suffer at a young age because she really wanted to live with Hua Xiwan, "You are still young, we can wait until you are eighteen years old before thinking about this. Don't worry, there will only be our children in the Xian Wangfu, and no one else."
Did Yan Jinqiu promise her that no other woman would give birth to him
Thinking that she had misunderstood her meaning, Yan Jinqiu went to her side, took her into his arms, and explained, "It's not that I don't like children, I'm just worried that your pregnancy will damage your vitality when you are young. I have suffered from the cold again, and I will take care of my body for the past two years, and then I will be relieved, do you understand?"
Hua Xiwan nodded: "I understand." She is not someone who doesn't know the good and the bad. It is indeed very rare that Yan Jinqiu is willing to do this for her. You must know that Yan Jinqiu's ambition has an extra son under his knees. , it is more beneficial for him to compete for that position, but he is willing to give up this bargaining chip and let her raise her body for two years before planning to conceive and give birth.
In fact, today, a man can do this step, it is already very good. Even in the era when she lived in her previous life, there were many men who struggled to make their wives give birth to a son, not to mention the fact that they valued the inheritance of children today. Yan Jinqiu was still willing to make this choice.
"Jinqiu, thank you," Hua Xiwan smiled relievedly, stretched out her hand to wrap her arms around Yan Jinqiu's neck, and said with a smile, "I agree with your idea, but my body is actually not that bad." In order to save Hua Chuyu after falling into the pool, her health is not very good. In order to keep her healthy, her parents send her to the General's Mansion every spring to learn some kung fu to strengthen her body, so these years she not only There is nothing wrong with the body, on the contrary it is very good.
Yan Jinqiu remembered the rockery that was broken by Hua Xiwan, and coughed dryly: "I know, but when a woman gives birth, it means stepping on the door of birth and stepping on the gate of hell. I... don't worry."
Hua Xiwan's heart trembled slightly, she leaned her head on Yan Jinqiu's chest, and remained silent.
The two embraced each other quietly, the room was quiet and infinitely beautiful.
Mu Tong exited the room, turned around and closed the door, but he was shocked that the prince had to do this for the princess, which made him unbelievable, who was used to seeing the prince's ruthless side.
In private, the prince and the prince in front of the princess are like two people, the former is ruthless and the latter is gentle and watery, but these two performances give him a strange sense of harmony.