mid-year.
Song Wan's belly is getting bigger day by day. After the first few months, the uncomfortable feeling has not diminished at all. Moreover, the fetus in her belly is still lively and active, moving around in her belly.
Qing He and Qing Cui kept saying that she was carrying a little prince, otherwise they wouldn't be so naughty. They were scolded by her a few times before they restrained themselves.
Concubine Xian was really banned for half a year. During this period, the Wang family also came to ask for mercy, and Song Ziqi continuously made military exploits on the battlefield. The emperor seemed to value the Song family more, and the Wang family did not dare to threaten her in the limelight.
If you make the emperor angry, you may be resented. This person is not as easy to fool as the late emperor, and his family may be exterminated at any time.
In this case, it is better to let Concubine Xian take a good rest and reflect seriously.
Half a year had passed, and when Concubine Xian stepped out of Jingqing Palace, she felt that the sun was dazzling her eyes, and she was in a trance.
In just six months, the days seemed like years to her. Her palm-sized face, her chin became sharper, and her complexion became more depressed.
"Pack up the two pajamas that I have prepared. I will go to see the emperor later." Concubine Xian said to the maid beside her with cold eyes and a tone of voice without warmth.
"Yes." The other party lowered his head and responded submissively.
"Where is Lian Qing?" Concubine Xian asked again.
Hearing this, the maidservant trembled slightly and buried her head lower, "Sister Lianqing has a high fever today and can't get up."
Concubine Xian glanced at her coldly and said, "It's useless."
The maid was frightened.
Since being banned, the emperor has sent people to guard them. Jingqing Palace has been effectively isolated and knows nothing about the outside world.
The Concubine Xian sent people to inquire about the situation in the palace many times, but found nothing, and her temper became more and more weird. She often took it out on their slaves, and the first one to bear the brunt was Lian Qing, who was not doing things well, and she had two scars on her face that could not be removed.
After getting ready, Concubine Xian carefully put on makeup, put on rouge, inserted the tassel hairpin into her hair, and changed into her most beautiful clothes.
Looking at himself in the mirror, he glanced at the maid from the corner of his eye and asked, "Do I look good?"
"The empress is naturally the prettiest. Anyone who sees her should take a second look. I was fascinated when I saw your empress for the first time." The maid was sweet-mouthed and kept praising her, but she was actually trembling with fear.
Concubine Xian's face softened a little, and a smile appeared on her lips. She was very satisfied with her answer, "Which one is more beautiful, me or Concubine Shu?"
She has never acknowledged Song Wan's promotion to a noble concubine.
The emperor doesn't know what he is planning, but as long as her Wang family is still there, the emperor will have to be interested in her. Sooner or later, she will have a share of this favor!
The maid's response was a little slow, "Of course I am beautiful."
In fact, the imperial concubine is more charming than the empress, the kind that makes people feel itchy. On the other hand, their empress now looks a little scary.
Concubine Xian is sensitive, how can she not feel it? Immediately, his face became sullen and his eyes were cold. When he stood up and walked out, he glanced at the maid behind him with no warmth in his eyes, "Just stay in the palace. There is no need to go with me."
"...Yes." The maid was relieved that she didn't have to wait on her. When Concubine Xian noticed it, her eyes became even colder.
What a blind bitch!
Knowing that the emperor had just left the court, Concubine Xian took the route that the emperor must pass and set out at the right time.
Not far away from the palace gate, she saw the concubine who was deliberately hiding from her. She turned around and ran back, but unfortunately she didn't have time to hide, and she still saw her.
Concubine Xian slowed down and said, "Hasn't the Jade Concubine been released from the ban a long time ago?"
"The Jade Concubine has only been banned for three months." The maid beside her replied.
"What? It's okay if you don't come to greet me when you learn that I have been released from the ban. Is it like seeing a savage beast when you see me now?" Concubine Xian sneered.
madness!
She recalled how Song Wan was grounded and a bunch of people gathered around her to please her. Now, everyone is avoiding her like a snake or a scorpion, which makes people feel angry.
The maid continued: "Your Majesty, last month Mr. Zhang was investigated and punished for seeking power for personal gain. The emperor was furious, and it is said that he was almost demoted. Concubine Jade is now very stable and does not go out much after the ban is lifted."
When Concubine Xian heard this, she raised her eyebrows and then said, "It's better to stay well."
Mr. Zhang was originally on his father's side, but now it's useless, and she is too lazy to deal with the brainless Jade Concubine.
After going around in a circle, as soon as we reached Huaiqing Palace, we saw a bright yellow figure in the distance, surrounded by people.
Today's Holy Emperor is undoubtedly a handsome person, with a tall figure, outstanding appearance, and a majestic aura. She likes him, for his identity, and for the infinite glory he can give her.
She has always been very competitive and cannot tolerate others living a better life than herself. Only the most noble person in the world can be worthy of her.
For this, she did not hesitate to sacrifice everything.
When he came closer, Concubine Xian had straightened her appearance, smiled appropriately, and walked forward with small steps.
"I have met the emperor." She saluted, her voice deliberately lowered to sound a little pleasant, with the gentleness unique to a woman.
"Get up." Ji Huai stopped.
"The emperor has just come to court?" Concubine Xian was not embarrassed, and her expression was natural, "I have been cultivating myself in the past few months, and I made some clothes for the emperor in my free time."
She said, and the maid brought the box over.
The emperor's punishment was a punishment, and she could only endure it. She suffered it silently. Even if this matter turned over the topic, it would be counterproductive to get angry with the emperor.
After all, he went too far in this matter, and she accepted it openly, so he would always feel guilty, right? How can there be no reason not to be wronged when serving the king
As long as you get enough, that's enough.
"I'm interested." Ji Huai's tone was neither salty nor cool, he nodded and glanced at Eunuch Yuan Hai.
Eunuch Yuan Hai stepped forward to accept it, smiling smoothly, "I will help the emperor accept it."
"I have made an appointment with Mr. Li to discuss government affairs and will leave first." Ji Huai had already left before he finished speaking.
"I respectfully present you to the Emperor."
Concubine Xian looked at his back with a slight smile on her lips. There seemed to be a determination to win in her eyes. In the past, she always felt that she couldn't be more radical, but now, it would be impossible not to be radical.
The emperor has no objection to her, so that's easy to handle.
Unfortunately, before she could be happy for a while, Lian Qing brought back news when she returned to the palace: The emperor went to Jingyang Palace.
"I heard it was because the imperial concubine had a stomachache when she woke up today. When the emperor found out, he hurried over." Lian Qing knelt on the ground and spoke.
There is a scar on her face, which was caused by porcelain. Even if it is covered with rouge and gouache, it can be seen at a glance.
"I've been pregnant for a long time, aren't you used to it? It's a bit pretentious to be pregnant with a baby!" The veins in Concubine Xian's hand holding the handle turned white with force, and she was full of anger.
"The emperor has not recruited any other concubines to sleep with you during these months of confinement." Lian Qing said in a low voice, "The imperial concubine needs the emperor to accompany her every day. I don't know if it is because the emperor rested in the imperial study room last night. We started making trouble when we got up today."
Of course, this statement is an exaggeration. It is true that he has not recruited anyone else, but it is false that he will accompany him every day. It has always been a common thing for the emperor to rest in the imperial study.
If it were in the past, Concubine Xian might not believe it and had never invited anyone to sleep with her. She was stunned, "Are you sure?"
"I just went to check. It's true." Lian Qing nodded.
Concubine Xian was shocked. She had not asked any of these questions after the ban was lifted. How could a pregnant concubine still serve the emperor? Naturally someone will take over, and I would like to ask which sister is the most favored.
It's not to blame that she didn't know that the emperor had banned everyone in their palace this time. He found a reason and it was a dereliction of duty not to take good care of her. She should reflect on everything.
"This pregnancy of hers is really precious. It is really the dragon fetus that has been long-awaited for a long time." Concubine Xian spoke in a strange way. Looking at her newly made nails, her expression returned to normal. "Song Ziqi's continuous military exploits are incredible. That’s reasonable. Dad can’t be relied on anymore, so my brother will make up for it.”
After saying that, she smiled at Lian Qing, but that smile made people feel bad in their hearts, "So, I'm looking forward to her brother's triumphant return."
It's best to have great achievements and surpass the master, then there will be a good show.
Lian Qing knelt on the ground, raised her head and said, "Then, the imperial concubine is so arrogant. If this pregnancy gives birth to a prince, that wouldn't be..."
"Yeah, that's fun. The emperor hasn't married yet, and the emperor's eldest son's mother's family is so powerful..." Concubine Xian didn't finish the second half of her sentence, she just covered her mouth and chuckled, "I'm kind of looking forward to her giving birth." The eldest son of the emperor."
By then, I'm afraid it won't be a disaster, right
Thinking that Concubine Xian was in a much better mood, she would go to enjoy the flowers in the evening, and everyone was waiting to see her laugh, so she would pretend that nothing happened.
After only being banned for half a year, I didn't see any changes in the harem.
In the Imperial Garden.
Most of the flowering periods have passed, some flowers are blooming here and there, and small yellow wildflowers are also blooming in the grass.
Breeze.
"My Lady, please slow down. If something happens, the Emperor will not spare us."
"Oh, my slave will help you catch him. You are tired. The little prince is making trouble again."
"The Emperor is here, the Emperor is here."
…
"Qing Cui, don't lie to me. The emperor told me this morning. He is busy today and will only come to accompany me and the child in the evening."
The last voice was so familiar, with a delicate and charming tone, and she was in a good mood, which made Concubine Xian stop her movements.
"Your Majesty, just stand still, I'll catch you." Qing Cui was helpless.
"I just walked faster and knew it well. There was no need to report it to the emperor. The emperor naturally didn't know. You moved too slowly and it flew away. This butterfly is not the one I just saw."
When Concubine Xian came out, Song Wan happened to finish speaking. Her eyes fell on her first, her belly was slightly protruding, and behind her were two rows of palace maids and eunuchs, all of whom looked at her sharply.
After she became pregnant, Song Wan didn't apply makeup, and her skin was smoother, fairer, and thicker than before. She seemed to be well taken care of.
It’s really upsetting.
Seeing Concubine Xian coming, Song Wan also suppressed his smile and looked at her.
"I've met my sister." Concubine Xian smiled, "I haven't seen you for a few months, and my sister's belly is already so big."
"I haven't seen you for a while." Song Wan raised her hand, and Qiu He stepped forward to help her, "Is my sister okay?"
Concubine Xian's eyes turned cold, but she still replied, "It's the same as before. It's just that my sister is pregnant with a dragon fetus, so it's a little harder."
Song Wan: "This will always happen."
Concubine Xian, she really hadn't seen her for half a year, and she suddenly pretended to be dead, which made people feel very strange.
Qiu He spoke at the right moment, "My dear, it's time for you to go back and drink the anti-fetal medicine."
"Yes, I almost forgot." After Song Wan finished speaking, he looked at her and said politely, "Sister, take your time and stroll around, I will go back first, and we will make an appointment next time."
"My sister will go and say hello to her tomorrow."
"If you have time, come."
Song Wan was very tired of maintaining politeness with her, so he left after saying that. Just after taking two steps, the fetus in her belly kicked her hard twice.
With a "hiss" sound, she couldn't help but touch her belly and said softly, "I'm naughty again. I kicked my mother in pain."
"Well… "
The fetus in her belly kept kicking and kicking as she said.
Song Wan sighed, Qiu He went to help her with both hands, and the servant behind him followed carefully.
Concubine Xian's face was not good, she stretched out her hand to call Lian Qing, and whispered in her ear, with a faint cold light in her eyes.
That night, Lian Qing brought back the news.
Several imperial doctors were tight-lipped, and they really didn't know whether Song Wan was carrying a boy or a girl.
"The emperor went to Jingyang Palace again today?" Concubine Xian asked.
"We left before dark. It was Qing He who went to inform the emperor. I'm afraid he will have to stay tonight." Lian Qing replied.
"It is so important that the emperor's eldest son is born this time. If he had known earlier that the imperial concubine was pregnant with the emperor's eldest son, the emperor would have been happier, right?" Concubine Xian said, her eyes falling on Lian Qing.
Lian Qing was stunned by her look. It took her a while to figure out what the other party meant. Her pupils shrank suddenly and she said tremblingly, "Empress..."
After following Concubine Xian for so long, she knew what she meant without having to tell her everything, which was to let her spread the rumor that Concubine Xian was pregnant with the emperor's eldest son.
The emperor was already afraid of him. Song Ziqi had made great achievements in battle, and Song Wan was favored by the Sixth Palace. The emperor valued him very much, and he was pregnant with the emperor's eldest son.
If this news had spread and reached the emperor's ears, it would have changed a long time ago. According to the emperor's suspicious and jealous temper, it would be a disaster for the Song family.
"I will not treat your family badly. If you are smart, you will not be discovered." Concubine Xian continued to look at her, her eyes were cold, "They can bear it, but I can't. She gave birth to the emperor's eldest son. In the future, What about the Queen and me? Do you think this is the case?"
"But slave..." Lian Qing said bravely, "This slave belongs to the empress. What will happen if the empress is involved?"
"Just now, when my slave came back, she saw Zhang Cairen alone in Ninghe Palace, sneaking around. She was frightened when she saw her, and she felt very guilty."
She tried her best to hint and pull people into the water.
Concubine Xian thought about it for a moment and found it more and more interesting, "In this palace, sneaking around without a maid in the middle of the night. Apart from having an affair with someone, I really can't think of anything else."
End of the month.
Song Ziqi led an army of 100,000 to repel the Xiongnu for more than 20 miles. The soldiers' morale was high and they pursued again.
The Song family was very happy, and Song Wan also prayed for his brother every day.
At this moment, rumors suddenly spread in the palace. Some said that the imperial concubine had a pointed belly, and she was definitely pregnant with the emperor's eldest son. Others said that the imperial doctor had diagnosed that she was the emperor's eldest son.
The emperor is interested in her, and she has given birth to the emperor's eldest son. I'm afraid she is not the material to be promoted to imperial concubine or empress.
Recently, the Prince of Ning'an went to Nanyu to control the floods and made great achievements. Song Ziqi made great achievements in battle. If Song Guifei gave birth to a prince, the emperor would be in pain.
This time in the Ning'an Marquis Mansion, each one is more extraordinary than the other, and everyone is eager to fawn over them.