The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

When Ulanara heard that Fu Ying was pregnant, she asked Jianqiu to bring Doctor Zhang to Fu Ying's residence.

Since Fu agreed to be favored, Yinzhen granted her the residence of Yinshuangzhai in Chuxiu Palace, where Concubine Wan used to live.

Yinzhen said at that time that when Concubine Wan was a Changzai, she was given the title of Fu, and Yinshuangzhai was also a blessed place.

Imperial Doctor Zhang took Fu Da Ying's pulse and confirmed that she was more than forty days pregnant. Imperial Doctor Zhang bowed.

"Congratulations, my lady. Congratulations, my lady, you are indeed more than a month pregnant.

From today on, you must avoid spicy and cold foods."

Fu Da Ying was very happy and looked up and said to Jian Qiu who was standing beside him.

"Sister Jianqiu, please report to the Queen Mother. I will give birth to this child safely!"

Jianqiu bowed hurriedly and said.

"My lady, please excuse me. Just call me by my name. I will report this to the Queen. My lady, please rest assured and take care of your pregnancy."

After seeing Jianqiu and Doctor Zhang off, Fu Ying rubbed his cheek. Xing'er, the personal maid serving beside him, smiled.

"My lady, are you tired so soon? Just now, Concubine Jing sent someone to tell her that she is coming to visit you."

Fu agreed.

"I am tired. I smile at this and that all day long, and my face is sore from smiling.

Since Concubine Jing is coming, you should go to the imperial kitchen and ask for some snacks that Princess Kangle likes.

I think the Imperial Kitchen will give it to you."

Xing'er covered her mouth with her hands while smiling.

"My young master, you are worrying too much. Not to mention that you are giving this snack to the princess, even if you want to eat it yourself, it is enough now.

When the Emperor heard that you were pregnant, he specifically instructed the Imperial Kitchen and the Imperial Household Department to prepare everything you needed.

You don't have to stick to the rules, eat whatever you want and wear whatever you want.

Speaking of which, apart from Concubine Hua and Noble Lady Wan, you are the most favored one in this palace.

The last time Noble Lady Fucha was pregnant, she wasn't so favored."

Fu agreed and touched his still flat belly, feeling a little proud.

"Don't say this in front of outsiders. I should still be grateful to Concubine Hua for her support.

If I can also give birth to a little prince, the emperor should also promote me, right?"

Xing Er said.

"Of course! I see, the emperor is young and handsome, and he treats pregnant concubines in the harem very well. It is really a blessing for you!"

Fu agreed and became even more proud.

"I heard that on the day we returned to the palace, the court officials outside reported that the epidemic in the capital had been eradicated. Now I have received good news, it's double happiness!"

Xing'er was about to flatter her a few more times when suddenly a eunuch outside spoke loudly.

"Fu agreed to accept the order~!"

Fu Da Ying and Xing Er looked at each other, and Xing Er said.

"It must be the Emperor's reward that has arrived. My lady, go and receive it quickly."

After the eunuch who announced the decree had been gone for a while, Fu Da Ying was still in a daze.

I am just a palace maid, and it would have been fine if I had been blessed by the emperor and become his concubine, but now, because I am pregnant, I have been made a concubine!

If I wait until the child is born, can I become a nobleman?

Fu Changzai was very happy. She held the imperial edict and the gold, silver and jewelry bestowed by the emperor in her arms and could not let go.

Jianqiu pouted in Jingren Palace and said to Ulanara. "My queen, Fuchang is pregnant, but instead of thinking of a solution, you asked for a title for her yourself.

She was born a palace maid, this is too much of a compliment to her!"

Ulanara was writing the word "Fu" with a wolf-hair brush, but when she was finishing writing the word, a drop of ink suddenly dripped from the brush that was fully dipped in ink, and the word that Ulanara had just written was ruined.

Jianqiu didn't dare to say anything. When Ulanara was practicing calligraphy, she hated others' noise the most. Today, she had neglected this taboo for a moment.

Ulanara put down the pen in her hand. She was not angry. Instead, she admired her own handwriting with a smile.

"Look, this word 'Fu' originally had such a good trend. When I wrote it, I also used thick ink.

Unfortunately, with one careless stroke, the entire piece of fine rice paper was ruined."

After the people in the harem learned that Ulanara had requested a title for Fu Changzai, everyone said that the Empress was kind and benevolent, and they all hoped that they could have the same good fortune as Fu Changzai.

Once you get pregnant, it’s double happiness.

In the evening, Yinzhen came to Jingren Palace, which was a rare occasion for him. He saw Ulanara, who was lightly made up, with her black hair tied up in a simple bun and dressed in a casual moon-white dress. She saluted him gently.

"Get up. The Queen always dresses neatly and never steps out of line.

Today you are dressed simply, I think it is very pleasing to the eye."

Yinzhen walked to the couch and sat down, Jianqiu brought tea, and Ulanara was helped to stand up by Huichun.

Ulanara smiled gently.

"It's been a while since the Emperor returned to the palace, and the weather is slowly getting cooler. I asked Su Peisheng to stew a bowl of Tremella and Pear Soup for the Emperor every day when he serves him. It is the best for nourishing the yin and moistening the lungs."

Yinzhen looked at Ulanara in front of him, and vaguely remembered that when they had just got married, Ulanara always dressed like this. She had beautiful long hair, which was soft, black and shiny. Yinzhen always liked to take a bunch of her hair and play with it between his fingers after the two of them were intimate.

Yinzhen suddenly stretched out his hand towards Ulanara, and Ulanara slowly placed her hand in his palm.

"Over the years, I have neglected you. You first took care of the palace for me, and then organized the harem.
I have no worries in the previous dynasty. Your name is Yixiu, and it really lives up to your name.
"Be a good wife and a good mother, cultivate virtue and create new things. I am blessed to have you as my queen."

Ulanara felt sad. After so many years, the emperor still didn't remember her childhood name, even though he had told her his name when they got married.

Yixiu was the name the mistress changed when she got married, and she didn't like this name.

But Ulanara was only gloomy for a moment, and immediately leaned against Yinzhen and said softly.

"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. Your Majesty said that I am wearing simple and elegant clothes today.

In fact, I have always liked simple and elegant styles. First, luxurious styles cost a lot of money.

I am the queen, so naturally I should set an example of frugality.

Secondly, it will be the tenth anniversary of my sister's death in the ninth day. I would like to wear plain clothes for a few days.

On the anniversary of my sister's death, I will host a memorial ceremony."

Yinzhen was distracted for a moment. Has Yunxi been gone for ten years? He is already thirty years old.

But his Yunxi is still in her prime years of twenty.

“Well, she is lucky to have a sister like you.

Now that he is gone, I should treat the living better."

Yinzhen held Ulanara in his arms. When Ulanara put her head in Yinzhen's arms, she heard his strong heartbeat and couldn't help but burst into tears.

She and Yinzhen had been through ups and downs for more than ten years, and this was the first time she had received his tenderness since she gave birth to the stillborn baby.

Empress Dowager De has been looking better these days. Now that winter has begun, she is not as haggard as before.

She waited for several days but saw no movement from Nian Shilan, so she felt relieved. It seemed that Nian Shilan didn't know what she had done before.

However, watching Hongli grow up was not what Empress Dowager De wanted. (End of this chapter)