The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 190 Concubine Duan is pregnant
After the last incident, Empress Dowager De's health became worse and worse. She had been very careful about her diet, but still couldn't find the cause.

Nian Shilan took the opportunity to send away the two maids given to her by the Empress Dowager De, saying that they did not do their job well. As for their fate, that was not something Nian Shilan cared about.

On the seventh day of the eleventh month, Nian Shilan got up early to pay his respects to Lady Ulanara, but did not see Concubine Duan, who was present every day.

Jixiang came over, knelt in the Jingren Palace, and kowtowed to Ulanara.

"Your Highness, Concubine Duan has had a fever since last night, but Concubine Duan said it was inconvenient to summon the imperial physician at night, so she sent a servant to invite the imperial physician in the morning, and then sent a servant to inform the Queen. I cannot come to pay my respects to the Queen today."

Ulanara showed a concerned look and said anxiously.

"Your master had a fever last night, and he should have reported it to me. There is no time to waste."

Jixiang knelt on the ground and said respectfully.

"Reporting to the Queen, Concubine Duan said that it is not advisable to disturb you at night. Apart from the fever, there are no other symptoms."

Ulanara stretched out her hand and was helped up by Jianqiu.

"In that case, I will go and see Concubine Duan. Concubine Hua, will you come with me?"

Nian Shilan was also helped up by Songzhi and said.

"Since Her Majesty the Queen is going, I will go too. It is always right to follow Her Majesty the Queen's example."

Jing Guiren and others naturally followed, and the group followed the queen to Yanqing Palace.

Just then, Imperial Physician Fu took Concubine Duan's pulse and wrote a prescription for her.

When Doctor Fu saw Ulanara, he knelt down and bowed.

"Your humble servant greets Her Majesty, and wishes Her Majesty good luck."

Ulanara was always kind to the imperial physician, with a faint smile on her face.

"Please stand up, Imperial Physician Fu. As soon as I heard that Concubine Duan was ill, I rushed over immediately. I wonder what illness Concubine Duan has? Why did she have a fever for no apparent reason?"

"Reporting to Her Majesty, Concubine Duan is very happy. Concubine Duan has a fever because of her pregnancy. But Concubine Duan is less than two months pregnant and her body is weak, so she will have symptoms of fever. I have already prescribed a prescription. As long as Concubine Duan follows the prescription, she will be safe."

As soon as the imperial physician said this, Ulanara's expression instantly changed to one of surprise.

"Oh? Is what the imperial physician said true? Is Concubine Duan really pregnant? I must send someone to report this to the Emperor immediately!"

"Reporting to your majesty, it is absolutely true. I have been practicing medicine for a long time and have never made a wrong diagnosis. I also asked the Concubine Duan carefully, and she said that she has not wanted to eat for a few days, and her pulse is definitely a happy pulse."

Imperial Physician Fu bowed respectfully to Ulanara and stepped aside.

Ulanara was overjoyed and walked quickly to Concubine Duan's bedroom. When Concubine Duan heard the eunuch's announcement that the Queen had arrived, she was already half-sitting up with the help of someone. Seeing Ulanara coming in, Concubine Duan pretended to get out of bed to pay her respects.

Ulanara stopped Concubine Duan's actions and said with a smile.

"I originally thought you were sick from catching a cold, but I didn't expect it to be such a big happy event. I have already sent someone to report to the emperor, and I think the emperor will come over after he leaves the court. Sister Duanfei, you are so lucky."

When Nian Shilan heard that Concubine Duan was pregnant, she suddenly remembered the events of her previous life. She was five months pregnant, but she miscarried because of a bowl of pregnancy-preserving medicine sent by Concubine Duan, and the baby was a fully formed male fetus.

Nian Shilan quietly clenched the handkerchief in her hand and maintained a smile on her face.

"Yes, Concubine Duan's pregnancy is a great joy, but Her Majesty the Queen will be busy again."

Ulanara turned around and looked at Nian Shilan, but finally said nothing. She then spoke to Concubine Duan with concern.

"You are also careless. You should have asked the imperial physician to take a look when your period didn't come. Even if you are not pregnant, if it is just a physical disorder, he can prescribe medicine to regulate it earlier."

Concubine Duan lowered her eyes and spoke in a low voice.

"What the Empress taught me is that I was indeed careless. My period is sometimes delayed, but I never take it seriously. I didn't expect that I would be pregnant this time." Ulanara said, pulling Concubine Duan's hand.

"Silly sister, I am not teaching you anything. I just feel sorry for you. This woman is pregnant. There are lucky ones who have a smooth journey from pregnancy to childbirth, but there are more who have to go through the gates of hell."

As he was speaking, the eunuch outside came with a message.

"The Emperor has arrived~!"

Yinzhen strode in, and the concubines hurriedly greeted Yinzhen and made way for him. Yinzhen walked straight to Concubine Duan's bed and sat down, holding her hand and saying,

"I just came back from the morning court, and heard from the Queen that you were pregnant, so I hurried over."

Concubine Duan felt the warmth from Yinzhen's palm, and a smile spread across her face. The man in front of her was the one she had thought about day and night, and now, she actually had his child.

Concubine Duan raised her empty left hand and gently stroked her belly.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I should have stood up to greet you."

"It's okay. I didn't let you pay respects. You don't have to worry about such trivial matters in the future. Just take care of yourself. I'm busy with my former court affairs. If you need anything, you can go to the Queen, or you can go to Concubine Hua."

Concubine Duan obeyed obediently.

Nian Shilan took a step back and bowed to Yinzhen.

"I thank the emperor for his kindness, but I am a concubine after all. The Empress should make the decision on such an important matter as Concubine Duan's pregnancy. I have never given birth, so I am afraid I can't take good care of Concubine Duan."

Ulanara smiled and said,
"Sister Hua Fei is too modest. What can't I do to help manage the six palaces?"

Yinzhen also said.

"Hua Fei, please don't refuse. I will feel more at ease if you and the Queen take care of Concubine Duan's baby together."

Nian Shilan remained silent and said nothing more. Only when she returned to Yikun Palace did she sneer.

"I am asked to take care of Concubine Duan's baby together with the Queen. I don't want to be dragged into this."

Songzhi asked hesitantly.

"Master, are you worried that Concubine Duan's pregnancy might be in trouble?"

Nian Shilan did not comment, but she would never let Concubine Duan give birth to this child.

Why did Concubine Duan abort Nian Shilan's fetus in the previous life, and then she had to give birth to a child in this life? This is not fair.

In Jingren Palace, Ulanara rubbed her face and said expressionlessly.

"Concubine Duan is very happy today. I am so tired that my face is sore from smiling."

Jianqiu massaged Ulanara's shoulders.

"My Lord, you don't have to visit. You are the Queen, so just give Concubine Duan something as a token of your favor. Why walk back and forth and tire yourself out?"

Ulanara said lightly.

"Just because I am the queen, I have to be more virtuous. Didn't you see how happy the emperor was today? I heard that he even ate as much as he wanted for dinner. Concubine Duan is so lucky. The emperor has only visited her palace twice recently, and she is pregnant. This kind of blessing is something I have never had even if I tried my best."

Jianqiu spoke while keeping moving his hands.

"Master, don't be upset. Didn't the Emperor ask you to take care of Concubine Duan's baby? Then it's up to you to decide what happens to her. So what if you're lucky? It's your ability to give birth to the baby."

　I am so sleepy, so sleepy, so sleepy. I have insisted on finishing today's chapter. Good night, everyone.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)