The day before the Dragon Boat Festival, Ye Jun was trying on clothes sent by the needlework bureau when Lu He trotted in from outside.
"Jieyu, the attack has started at Yimeixuan, and the Queen has already gone there."
"It's about time for the birth. Let's pack up and go. This is Concubine Wang's first child, so it will probably take some time. Fortunately, I just had lunch." Ye Jun didn't care too much.
He changed into casual clothes and went out.
I was thinking that if I had to sit in Yimeixuan for a long time, I would be exhausted if I had to dress too complicatedly.
When she arrived, there were already quite a few people sitting in the room, including Ning Chen.
Having just lost an heir to the throne not long ago, Ning Chen attached great importance to Concubine Wang's baby.
After Ye Jun paid his respects, he sat down, and the next person to come was Concubine Wende.
After sitting down, he asked, "Is Concubine Wang okay? It doesn't sound too loud inside."
"The imperial physician said that Concubine Wang's pregnancy is going well. Although it may be a little difficult as it is the first child, everything will be fine." The queen replied with a smile.
It was rare to have a normal birth, and the queen was relieved.
If accidents really happened one after another, she, as the legitimate wife and mother, would be blamed.
Soon everyone arrived. Because Concubine Wang's delivery went smoothly, the atmosphere was quite harmonious.
After about an incense stick of time, the noise inside became a little louder. After more than half an hour, Concubine Wang gave birth to the second princess safely. Both mother and daughter were safe.
Ning Chen finally breathed a sigh of relief, finally having another healthy child.
"Come here, pass on my decree. Concubine Wang has been promoted to Xiuyuan for her contribution in giving birth!"
Originally, it was planned to be promoted to the next level of cosmetic surgery, but thinking about the unhealthy eldest prince, and the two children that Xia and Concubine Yi had lost respectively, in contrast, Wang's safe birth of a princess was particularly gratifying.
The queen also laughed. Wang Xiuyuan's family background was average, her favor was average, and she gave birth to a princess. She didn't mind praising her a little.
"As the ninth concubine, you are the main concubine. I think Yimeixuan is a good place. Why don't you move into the main hall directly after Wang Xiuyuan finishes her confinement?"
Ning Chen nodded, "Well, I'll do as the Queen says. Let's also take care of those who have been promoted and need to change their residences."
Although there are rules in the palace about where to live according to your rank, sometimes the master doesn't remember and doesn't say to change your place, so you have to continue living there.
For example, Li Wanrong can now live alone in a pavilion, but she still lives in the east wing of Fuyun Palace.
Li had always been trying to curry favor with Sun Xiuyi, and the Queen deliberately did not change her.
At this moment, the Queen did not want to comfort them. "Your Majesty means well, but there are not many pavilions in our palace, and some have not been repaired yet. They are not as spacious as their current residences. For example, the back hall of Yaoguangxuan where Chen Wanrong lives is better than ordinary pavilions."
Ning Chen ignored all this and waved his hand casually, "Queen, please make the arrangements. I don't really know much about this."
"Yes, I will make good arrangements and not let my sisters suffer any injustices," the queen nodded with a smile.
In the end, only Li Wanrong moved to Bibo Pavilion, and no one else moved.
This made Zhou Baolin quite happy. She lived next door to Li and was often bullied by Li because of her status.
As the group came out of Yimeixuan, Ning Chen pulled Concubine Wende onto the imperial sedan chair.
"I haven't visited the eldest prince for a long time. Let's go to Chuxiu Palace for dinner today. Although only royal relatives will be present at the Dragon Boat Festival banquet tomorrow, I hope the queen will take care of it."
Concubine Wende sat quietly beside the emperor with just a faint smile on her face.
"I obey your command and will do my best." The queen obeyed.
Looking at the imperial sedan chair going away, I felt very upset.
Not only the Queen, but few of the concubines present were not jealous. Concubine Wende really had always been in great favor.
After seeing off the queen, Ye Jun was about to leave when Fang Xiuyi's sedan chair stopped in front of her.
"Greetings, Fang Xiuyi." Ye Jun bowed.
Yao Xiang did not come down, but just looked down at her and smiled, "It seems that Ming Jieyu has recovered well. Such a long wound should not leave scars, otherwise it will not look good."
Ye Jun's face was calm, and she bowed again, "Thank you Xiuyi for your concern. I have the imperial physician and servants to take good care of me, so I don't have any scars. Xiuyi's injury was serious, and it is a great blessing that she can recover."
"Of course I am blessed, and so are you." Yao Xiang curled her lips and waved her hand, and the eunuchs carrying the sedan chair moved away.
I was lucky that I wasn't killed by that knife.
But fortunately, I already have what I wanted and I am in a high position, so it will be much easier to deal with anyone I want in the future.
Watching Yao's sedan chair go away, Ye Jun couldn't help but frown.
"Why do I feel that Fang Xiuyi has a deep hostility towards me? I have never had a deep entanglement with her."
Huiyue curled her lips, "Her background is similar to that of a concubine. She has always been inferior to you in every aspect. Now that she has gained power, she is here to show off."
"This is the only explanation that makes sense." Ye Jun narrowed his eyes.
You really have to be careful everywhere in this palace. No matter if you have done anything or not, the fact that you are favored is enough to make many people regard you as a thorn in their eyes.
Fengqi Palace.
As soon as the queen came back, Nanny Ding gave her a bowl of nourishing soup. The soup tasted so bad that she almost vomited.
"Thank you for your hard work, Your Majesty. This medicine is good for your health, you can't not drink it." Nanny Ding also felt distressed.
She was the queen's wet nurse. She watched the queen grow up and followed the queen when she got married and entered the palace. The queen was closer to her than her own children.
"Mammy, the Emperor truly dotes on Concubine De. Even though the eldest prince she gave birth to is so weak, he is still treated as a treasure." The Queen said bitterly.
Even when new people entered the palace, they did not take away her favor.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Wende has no family background. Even if she gave birth to a prince, she still can't be promoted. The An family only gave birth to such a good daughter. Look at Concubine Wende's father and brother. The emperor has promoted them before, but they are incompetent. It is much better to let such a person sit in the position of the four concubines than to ask others to sit there."
Nanny Ding tried to persuade her gently, but persuasion alone would not work when it came to matters of the heart. She could only ask the Queen to be a little more rational.
"Mammy is right. After all, it was Concubine Wende who gave birth to the prince, not Concubine Shu." The queen sat up, her eyes returning to calm. "How is Yang Baolin's pregnancy? I was busy with the Dragon Boat Festival these days and didn't go to see her."
Su'e stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Yang Baolin is in great shape. Although she had an operation before, her body has been carefully nurtured and she is young, so there is nothing wrong with her."
"Well, remember not to over-supplement. Xia Wanrong's pregnancy is a lesson for us." The Queen nodded.
She doesn't have the same thoughts as Sun Xiuyi. She still has some use for Yang.
After all, Yang's personality is weak and easy to control. If Yang dies, the family will have to squeeze in another person, and who knows what the new person will do. It is better to keep Yang.