Forbidden Autumn, Summer, Winter and Spring Rebirth

Chapter 71 68. Surprise
  The next day, Jingren Palace paid his respects.

Everyone talked about what happened in Yikun Palace yesterday, and there were different opinions.

Xia Dongchun just quietly held a cup of tea and listened to the discussion.

However, after seeing Concubine Qi who had been demoted and grounded due to Fucha's dystocia, she realized that the emperor had tested the third elder brother on his homework the day before yesterday and praised him. The Queen took the opportunity to offer to lift Concubine Qi's grounding, and the Emperor agreed.

Qi Bin noticed Chang Bin's appraising gaze and returned a slightly attentive smile.

At this time, I heard Xiang's concubine say: "The Nian family has fallen, and the Nian family has also committed a heinous crime. The emperor and the empress showed mercy and spared her life, which is a great kindness from the emperor. Who knew that she still didn't repent and dared to commit disrespect?"

Yesterday, Nian's suicide by hitting a pillar was suppressed by the emperor. It was only reported that Nian and the emperor had a dispute.

"In your opinion, how should we deal with it?" A majestic voice sounded, it was the emperor.

Everyone hurriedly stood up and saluted, and the emperor walked to the throne with a calm expression and sat down.

"Forgive me." The emperor's voice did not distinguish between joy and anger.

Everyone stood up and sat down.

"If you follow my concubine's opinion," the concubine Xiang continued: "Kill him to settle the resentment of the harem." She glanced at the emperor guiltily and said calmly.

"Hmph," the emperor snorted coldly: "Very good, Xiang concubine is such a decisive person, so considerate of my harem."

Concubine Xiang knew that she had made a mistake, so she timidly did not dare to speak out again.

"Queen," the emperor said coldly: "I don't want to hear the people in the harem talking about what happened in Yikun Palace yesterday. You should take good care of the harem. As the new year is approaching, I don't want to see the bloody light in the palace again."

Every word was spoken with great majesty, and everyone was frightened when they heard it.

"Yes, I accept the order."

"Your Majesty, there are many ministers in the court who have contributed to the pacification of the Nianfu Rebellion. In addition to Wanbi's father Zhen Yuandao, there is also Guarjia Emin, whose daughter Guarjia's Wen Yuan died two years ago due to She missed the draft due to illness. What the Queen Mother means is that there are currently fewer Manchurian concubines in the palace, and she wants to call the Guarjia family into the palace as the daughter of a meritorious official. I am undecided, so please let the Emperor make a decision." The Queen said softly. .

When everyone heard this, they all looked at the emperor, waiting for his answer.

"Well, what the Empress Dowager said is true. After Shun Concubine Fucha gave birth to her eighth prince and passed away, there were indeed too few Manchu military flags in the palace. Since she was a meritorious minister, she was given the title of 'Qi', just like when Concubine Wan entered the palace. I will grant him the title of Permanent Residence and grant him residence in Chuxiu Palace." The emperor said solemnly.

Hearing the emperor mentioning Concubine Shun and Eighth Prince, the queen's face flashed with confusion, but she responded with a smile: "Your Majesty, the title of Shengming is just the word 'Qi', but it has the same pronunciation as the title of Qi Concubine. I'm afraid that in the future It will cause a lot of troubles, so..." The queen was embarrassed.

The emperor looked at Concubine Qi who had just been released from confinement calmly and remained silent for a long time.

Qi Bincheng lowered his head in fear, not daring to raise his head.

"What's the trouble? Furui Qixiang is here for Qi, does Qi Concubine have any objections?" The emperor looked at Qi Concubine steadily and said.

Concubine Qi hurriedly stood up to reply, almost knocking over the tea cup, and she hurriedly bowed and said, "I don't dare."

"Now that the confinement is lifted, I will cultivate myself and cultivate my character. For the sake of Hong Shi, I will not pursue the past events any longer. If you continue to be restless and self-disciplined, it will not just be as simple as a confinement." The emperor said sternly.

When the emperor entered, the atmosphere in the palace became extremely dull, and everyone felt as if they were sitting on pins and needles. This was also the case in summer, winter and spring.

Xia Dongchun naturally saw that the emperor was in a bad mood. Just because Xiang concubine had just announced the execution of the Nian family, there was already a trace of murderous intent in the emperor's eyes.

Concubine Qi did not dare to say anything, and only responded in panic: "I am guilty, I will obey the holy order."

"Okay, let's all go back, Concubine Chang. I'm going to see Brother Seven and the princess." The emperor said with a hint of impatience. Xia Dongchun lamented in his heart and had no choice but to leave Jingren Palace with the emperor.

Looking back at Mo Shuang behind her, she quietly stepped back and went back to Yanxi Palace to make arrangements.

When they arrived at Yanxi Palace, everyone knelt at the door to welcome him, and even Hongmin and Qiongwei were carried out by the wet nurse.

The two babies have just woken up. They have had enough milk and some soft food. It is the time when they are full of energy.

At a glance, the emperor saw Hong Min, who was leaning forward with his head stretched out. He laughed a few times, then reached out to take the two dolls, holding one in each hand, and entered the side hall.

Hongmin and Qiongwei are very tall today. It is not easy to hold one, let alone two.

Breakfast had already been prepared and was served after the Emperor and Xia Dongchun sat down.

"Your Majesty, Hongmin and Qiongwei have become heavier recently, and Hongmin is always restless. Please put them down quickly." Xia Dongchun saw Wen Yan and said.

Then a wet nurse came forward to pick up Hongmin and Qiongwei, and stood aside holding them.

"It is indeed a bit heavier, and Hongmin is also a bit more relaxed. The two children were caught by the wind and cold the day before yesterday, and now I see that they are fine." The emperor said loudly, seeming to be in a better mood.

"It's just a common seasonal cold among young children. It can be cured after covering it for a few days. Hongmin and Qiongwei don't often get sick. Even if they do, it will pass in a few days." Xia Dongchun said while serving dishes.

"So good."

After that, they stopped talking and just focused on eating.

After breakfast, the emperor took Xia Dongchun to sit on the couch and drank tea quietly.

The servants in the inner room had already retired, leaving only two people.

Xia Dongchun also remained silent, just turning over the pages of the storybook in her hand.

"Yesterday's blood letter from Nian," the emperor said, "I heard from Su Peisheng that it was sent by someone in your palace."

Xia Dongchun raised her eyebrows. At this time, she was no longer afraid of the emperor's blame. If he wanted to accuse him, he might not be able to wait until now, when only Xia Dongchun was present.

"I have overstepped my bounds. My concubine's palace maid Bai Guo was passing by Yikun Palace and saw Songzhi kneeling down and crying for the guards. She was afraid that Nian promised to be good or bad, so she stepped forward to ask about the matter. However, since I dared to take the matter , I am naturally prepared to be questioned, but my concubine's maid is acting under orders and asks the emperor to deal with me alone." Xia Dongchun put down the script in his hand and said seriously.

"You neither salute nor apologize. You don't even look like asking me to deal with you. You know that I don't want to deal with you. You have done nothing wrong in this matter." The emperor smiled.

"Of course I know, that's why I neither bow nor apologize." Xia Dongchun also said with a bright smile.

"But you are smart. After all, Nian and I have been husband and wife for many years. I don't want to punish her severely this time because I want to give her a chance to change her ways."

"Nian, she is pregnant." The emperor said slowly.

Xia Dongchun was shocked. She had given Yikun Palace pregnancy-boosting pills for more than a year. She had given up hope long ago, but Nian refused to give up and persisted.

During those months in the Old Summer Palace, Nian Shilan was favored almost every night. If she were an ordinary person, it would not be unusual for her to be pregnant. However, she never expected that Nian Shilan would be pregnant at this time.

Fortunately, she is pregnant at this time, so Nian Shilan will definitely not commit suicide again.

Xia Dongchun suppressed the shock in her heart and said happily: "Congratulations to the emperor, and congratulations to Nian for agreeing. My long-cherished wish has finally come true. It is really a blessing from God."

(End of this chapter)