Yun Fenghuang had made up his mind, but he didn't show it at all in front of him. He sighed and regretted Xiao Jiang's death, and asked Chen Jing to visit the Xie Mansion in person: "Brother 18, show off a little. By the way, I'll also take my place." The palace will give Sister-in-law eighteen a ride."
At that time, the palace door was about to be locked, and Chen Jing could only report back if he came as early as the next month. When he came over, Yun Fenghuang was dressing up. He saw in the bronze mirror that his face was not very good, and he couldn't help frowning: "Ten Is Myna sad?"
"The Eighteenth Young Master is naturally sad." Chen Jing hesitated, then stepped forward and said, "No... but it doesn't mean that the Eighteenth Young Lady is no."
He paused and sighed, "Young Master... it's not very good."
"Why is the young master not doing well?!" Yun Fenghuang was startled and said, "I remember whether the eighteenth sister-in-law was born at full term, and the fetus was still stable?"
Ordinarily, in such a situation, it is not possible for the mother to die of postpartum hemorrhage, but how could the child not be in good health
Chen Jing was about to speak but stopped.
Seeing Yun Fenghuang's attack, he knelt down to the east and cried: "Mother, if the Eighteenth Young Master threatens me with his life, I am not allowed to report to you whether I am pregnant or not. I'm afraid you will worry too much." It’s not good for the emperor’s heir!”
"Then why don't I just stay in Xie's Mansion and be his slave?!"
Chen Jing didn't dare to accept those words, so he said it out loud: "The Eighteenth Young Master also felt that it was strange that the Young Master was not good, so he conducted a thorough investigation of the Hefu last morning and found... that he was among the belongings he was carrying. His legs and feet had been done, and he had been infected with things that hurt the fetus! The Eighteenth Young Master vomited blood on the spot. Early tomorrow morning, he would take people to Mingyu Alley and take away the two maids inside. I will cut you into pieces to pay for the life of the eighteenth young lady!"
"..." Yun Fenghuang almost laughed angrily, "Did I say that something might not have happened to Sister Eighth Sister in the first place, but was it those two cheap maids who did it?!"
Chen Jing choked up and said: "The 18th Young Master found out whether he is like that..."
"Those two cheap maids were born in prostitution. Without Brother Eighteen's solemn vow, even if they murder Sister Eighteen, what good will it do?!" Yun Fenghuang was really angry and said angrily, "Absolutely not The Eighteenth Brother promised to ask the Eighteenth Sister-in-law to carry them through the door now that the Eighteenth Sister-in-law is gone! The Eighteenth Sister-in-law was killed by the Eighteenth Brother!!!"
"Your Majesty, calm down!" Seeing this, Zuo Zuo knelt down and begged her to calm down, "My Majesty, the matter is now over, the Eighteenth Young Madam will never come back. It will not help you to be angry again. If you are not hurting yourself, you are shouting. How good is the spirit of the Eighteenth Young Lady in heaven? Furthermore, the Eighteenth Young Master is young and is inevitably playful. So what he said casually when he was having fun can't be taken seriously? I blame those two cheap maids for their wishful thinking and such stupidity. How dare you even think about the Xie family’s family background even when you’re out of the fields!”
"No, my dear, do you think the Eighteenth Young Master is your direct blood and blood? How can you hurt your own blood and family ties for a mere outsider?"
"The eighteenth young master Ming also knows that he is wrong. As the saying goes, a prodigal son never returns with gold. Please calm down, and if the young master says it is not good, maybe he can just raise him? You should consider the young master's face. At that time, the young master Without my biological mother, from now on, I will be counting on my biological father!"
A group of people showed off, and Chen Jing also said that although Xie Xiaoyu was not good at all, she really cared about Yun Fenghuang's body and bones, fearing that she would be angry and hurt herself.
Yun Fenghuang threw and beat him, yelled and cursed, and finally walked to Donglai helplessly leaning on the bed, saying in a hoarse voice: "I will take Chihe with the imperial doctor to the Xie Mansion later, and I must protect Sister Dong's eighteenth sister's flesh and blood. "
Chi'e took the order and went east. Hong'e hesitated before going forward to report and whispered: "Empress, Miss Meng and the others heard the news and came over. They have been waiting outside for a while. Can I allow them to come in?"
"..." Yun Fenghuang rubbed his forehead and said with a wry smile, "Their biological aunt is gone, so it is natural that she should come. Let everyone come in."
After a while, Xie Meng, Xie Mi, and Xie Kuo filed in, followed closely by Xie Ao, who was in a hurry. They looked like they came from behind.
"Auntie, I heard that something happened to Aunt Eighteen?" A group of girls bowed after entering, and Xie Meng was the first to ask.
Seeing Yun Fenghuang nodded with red eyes, tears came from his eyes, "How could that happen? Aunt Shiba was fine in the past two months."
Because the little Jiang family was Jiang's biological niece, they had always had a close relationship with the Xie family.
Xie Meng, the three sisters Xie Mei and Xie Ao, and the eighteenth aunt are all familiar with each other.
Although Xie Kuo was one level away, at this moment, his face was solemn to show his sadness.
The atmosphere in the palace was very heavy for a while.
Yun Fenghuang endured his sadness and spoke to them for a few words, and then he quickly interrupted and advised the Xie girls to retreat to the East first.
"Auntie, can they give Aunt Eighteen a ride?" Hearing this, Xie Kuo suddenly raised his head and asked, "By the way, Uncle Eighteen has a little cousin."
That's human nature, after all, not only is Xiao Jiang a decent elder to them, but they have always cared about them. Not to mention, after Xie Xiliu and his wife returned to the north, all their descendants stayed in the imperial capital.
Except for Xie Meng who was raised in the palace, Xiao Jiang took care of Xie Meng's brothers.
Yun Fenghuang agreed without much thought and asked Chen Jing to make arrangements for them.
"When the ladies come back, find an excuse so that they don't ask to come to the empress until the little prince is one month old." Seeing this, the Qing man turned to Chen Jing and told Chen Jing, "so as not to bump into the empress and the little prince."
Although Yun Fenghuang's child was not male or female, the people in Didong definitely wanted to have a prince, so they called her "little prince" every month, hoping that their wishes would come true.
When Xie Meng and others came out of the palace and arrived at Xie's Mansion, the mourning hall had already been set up. Due to the sudden incident, the arrangement was not thoughtful and seemed hasty and careless.
However, because Yun Fenghuang Shengchong was very pregnant and had always treated Xie Xiaoyu and his wife well, the crowds who came to express their condolences seemed to be flowing in an endless stream at this moment. Their carriages were almost blocked if they had the palace logo on them. go.
"Uncle Eighteen." As the younger generation of his family and the children who have always been raised by the imperial concubine, Xie Meng and the others were invited to the study to meet Xie Xiaoyu not long after they entered.
Xie Xiaoyu has a very similar appearance to Concubine Min. She is tall and handsome, making her one of the best-looking men of Xie's generation.
He was the same type as Xie Wu, the standard Northland athlete, with broad shoulders and narrow waist, sharp edges and corners, and masculine handsomeness from head to toe.
But at this moment, Xu Wu had just suffered the pain of losing his wife, and he looked haggard and weak.
Seeing his nieces filing in, he forced a smile and said, "Why are we back? What did your Majesty say?"
Xie Meng said with concern: "Uncle Eighteen, please bear with me and be patient."
Then he briefly talked about Yun Fenghuang's attitude... In fact, the four children didn't know the details very well. They just said that Yun Fenghuang cried so hard about that incident that his eyes were red, "Auntie allowed them to come back to express condolences." Aunt, let’s take a look at my cousin.”
"There are so many people at the mourning hall. I'm afraid it won't be convenient for us to go there." Xie Xiaoyu thought for a while and said, "Well, let's just go and see our cousin. Our eighteenth aunt has always been very fond of us, so she won't It’s our fault.”
After a pause, he asked them again, "Please listen to your Majesty's words in the palace."
They were taken to see the newborn. The little baby boy was very quiet, so quiet that Xie Meng couldn't help but stretch his legs to feel his breath.
If she didn't feel it carefully, it would seem like it wasn't there, which shocked her.
"They rarely come back, and they will definitely not be allowed to visit the palace often in the future. Just spend more time with my cousin." She whispered to the three sisters. Xie Kuo bit his lip and suddenly whispered, "People from outside There are too many, and Uncle Eighteen simply has to go to the port. Even if there are cousins fighting in the east leg, after all, they will be too divided. Let our people help Uncle Eighteen for a while, so that Uncle Eighteen will not go too far. Tired.”
This was unanimously agreed by Xie Meng and others, so they left Dong Lai in the room where the baby was placed.
For fear of waking up the children, they stayed in the inner room for a while and then retreated to the outside.
Walking around a round table with huanghuali inlaid marble and carved curly grass patterns, the four sisters were all a little preoccupied.
Xie Kuo suddenly said: "That happened too suddenly. In the past two months, Aunt Eighteen was very good. They were all discussing what kind of gift to give to Aunt Eighteen when she gives birth? If not the embroidery made by myself, What if my leg skills are not good and I call Aunt Eighth a joke? It turns out that in the blink of an eye, we can be separated forever."
Xie Meng said listlessly: "No, he will soon come to his senses... When my mother accompanied her grandmother to go back to Beidi, she told him that if he needs help from home in the future, he should just talk to Aunt Eighteen. Said. It turns out..."
Xie Mi was silent and sighed quietly.
Xie Aofu, the only concubine, was able to live in the palace for a short period of time as the companion of Princess Zhaoqing. He was very familiar with the three cousins. At this moment, he didn't dare to say anything. He lowered his head and studied the patterns on the table. .
"I just saw my aunt in the palace. He was really scared." Seeing that they didn't react, Xie Kuo gritted his teeth and continued, "My aunt was crying so sadly that he couldn't help but think of..."
After a pause, she finally uttered the second half of the sentence softly, "Thinking of Aunt Eighteen!"
Xie Meng and Xie Mei didn't react for a while, but Xie Ao, who was used to looking at people's faces, raised his head in shock and looked straight at Xie Kuo!
There was a deathly silence in the room for a moment. Xie stood up suddenly, leaned over, and gave Xie Kuo a slap in the face without hesitation: "My mother just wants to follow in the footsteps of the eighteenth aunt! Who allows me to curse my aunt!?"
Xie Mei didn't react as violently as Xie Meng, but he frowned and said, "Xie Kuo, what do I mean? Don't forget that I have a bright moon, all thanks to my aunt's cultivation!"
"Of course he knows that aunt is wrong about our pursuit." Xie Kuo did not hide, nor did he care about Xie Meng's movement of his legs. He let the bright red fingerprints slowly appear on his snow-red cheeks, and said calmly, "What will he do without aunt?" No, how could he curse my aunt?"
Xie Meng and Xie Mei looked at her coldly.
Xie Kuo said calmly and calmly: "Our family has been supported by our aunt so far. Uncle Twenty-one said that he is not a prince-in-law, but he has already retired from office and retired. There must be no problem for him and the eldest princess Dandong to live their confinement freely. I think Those of us who are kind are not very good at it. So once something happens to our aunt, how can we have a good confinement?! If possible, he is willing to give everything in exchange for his aunt’s wife’s cousin or cousin! Can we see if we can have a good confinement? Eighth Aunt, think about Concubine Wen Huixian back then, could such a thing be done accurately?"
Xie Meng, Xie Mi, and Xie Ao were all silent after that.
No, regarding the risks of childbirth, even if they are not very young, but they come from a large and prosperous family, who has never experienced or heard of a few births, old age, illness and death
Before Xie Meng entered the palace, there were examples of close relatives who died in childbirth.
But she was too young at that time, and she didn't fully understand the meaning of death, let alone the difficulties of childbirth.
After entering the palace, the biological mothers of the royal heirs who died in childbirth had no close contact with them, so they just ignored them.
But Xiao Jiang's family is different. They are serious elders, elders who are close to each other. They don't get to know each other day and night, but they are also familiar with each other.
She died in childbirth, so it's no wonder that Xie Kuo would think of Yun Fenghuang's pregnancy.
Little Jiang has always been in good health, as Jiang has grown up, otherwise, Jiang wouldn't be able to say that to his biological son.
After she entered the house, she didn't even have a headache or fever, and the pregnancy process went very smoothly, so it would be gone... Who can guarantee that Yun Fenghuang will not follow in her footsteps
Once something happens to Yun Fenghuang, what will they do with the girls who are raised by Concubine Baoyin
Xie Meng, who had the most intense temper, didn't know what to say for a moment.
"Sister Meng'er, if I turn twelve next year, I can propose marriage." Xie Kuo looked at the silent sisters and knew that they had no idea. He narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Xie Meng, "Why don't you take advantage of Ruming to thank you?" When I was at home, I told my cousin to ask my grandmother to write a letter to my aunt, and then she started looking for me? In this way, I had a place. After all, Bi Dongcuo had a deep love for my aunt, so he asked to be engaged. Even if...Bidong will definitely not allow my husband's family to regret the marriage!"
"What the hell did I say!" Xie Meng's expression changed for a moment, he punched the table angrily, and sneered, "Auntie is rich in blessings, how can ordinary people compare to her?! Auntie will be fine! He doesn't ask for anything now. Just discuss the marriage! He hopes that after his aunt gives birth, she will be able to worry about him with peace of mind!"
Xie Kuo said calmly: "Who doesn't want to? Maybe I should know too, no one can say for sure about that kind of thing."
She breathed out slowly, "Besides, we think he suggested that, so why don't we just think about it for ourselves? Don't forget, Aunt Eighteen is gone, but the little cousin is left with Dong Lai. So Uncle Eighteen's eldest son, Of course the eighteenth uncle will treat him well, and the fourth aunt will definitely love him... But, if the aunt is really... Do we think there is anyone in the palace who will take care of the aunt's child? After the aunt enters the palace until tomorrow, the final What are we suffering from? It’s because his Xie family’s family status is not prominent! And my aunt is not favored by the empress dowager. Do we think the empress dowager will treat our aunt’s child with the same care as our fourth aunt did to her little cousin?”
That time Xie Meng, Xie Mi and Xie Ao didn't shut up.
At that age, even if they have some thoughts about themselves, they still don't care about their feelings.
Even though Yun Fenghuang neglected his nieces very much during those two years, at least he kept them well-fed, well-dressed, and well-fed in the palace. His monthly treatment was much better than at home, and there was a good chance of getting married in the future. become.
For this reason, even if they envied King Qin and Zhaoqing for being able to go to the imperial concubine to act coquettishly anytime and anywhere, the imperial concubine would not be grateful.
Not to mention that if they leave the protection of the imperial concubine, their future will definitely not be guaranteed.
Therefore, the four girls all sincerely hope that Yun Fenghuang can ensure the safety of mother and child.
But just like Xie Kuo said, no one can say for sure about that kind of thing.
The best thing turned out to be that Yun Fenghuang successfully gave birth to Donglai's heir, and his favor and status were even higher. The status of their nieces also increased with the tide.
It turns out that the middle point is that if Yun Fenghuang is alive, the emperor's heir will not be alive... Of course this is a blow, but Yun Fenghuang has proven one thing over the years, she does not rely on having children to win favor. As her nieces, Xie Meng and the others believed that Qiu Zhen might be able to take advantage of this incident to further win the emperor's sympathy.
The worst part turns out to be that Yun Fenghuang and the child are not saved, so they, including the Xie family, will definitely end in misery.
And there is a kind of fact that, like Xiao Jiang's, Yun Fenghuang is gone, but the child is left behind.
That…
Who will protect that child
Xie Kuo looked around and said cautiously: "Although my father and brothers risked their lives and went to Weihe to make contributions, after all, they started from a low level. He may not be able to do it for a while. We, the female generation, , when I entered the palace, my aunt Chenghuan was my aunt, so I would have to marry into a high-ranking family. In this case, why can't I express my feelings to my aunt now and make an arrangement for the marriage in advance? If so, it would be best if my aunt is safe. If not... then... My aunt's children are somewhat dependent on me, right?"
"... Once my aunt has a problem." Xie Ao originally didn't want to interfere in the discussion of the legitimate daughters, but after hearing that, he couldn't help it and reminded, "Even if our marriage continues in Bidong's Lianxidong, I'm afraid, You don’t have the authority to shut up in your husband’s family, but how can you support your aunt’s children?”
Xie Kuo said lightly: "Then do I have a better way? No, I think we have other ways to save my aunt, mother and son?"
Xie Ao choked and whispered: "But Zhi Tong, how can you tell your aunt?"
Even if she has good intentions, her aunt is very good. Let me tell her. I see that Aunt Eighteen has passed away due to childbirth. What if I am like her? If not, I will find them an engagement with a wealthy family first. In this way, even if I don't have my child, I still have a few well-known quasi-brothers-in-law. Is this a bargaining chip, so that I won't have a good confinement because I lost my mother's support
...Even if she is not a real aunt, I believe Concubine Min can tear them apart.
Xie Ao looked at Xie Kuo and asked tentatively: "Does Sister Kuo'er plan to go and say it in person?"
Then she would like to thank you for being such a man!
Xie Kuo glanced at her: "What qualifications does he have to say such things to his aunt?"
He pursed his lips and said, "Well, are we in Xie's Mansion now? Then it's convenient for us to just keep our mouths shut and act at home, right?"
Otherwise, why would she suggest coming back to Xie's Mansion to express condolences
Do you really think she came here just to express condolences
In the palace, Yun Fenghuang didn't know that her nieces were already worrying about her. They were even thinking about how to care for her children after her death, and were carefully considering the plan to kill Queen Mother Yuan...