The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 64 Adding a Brother
Early in the morning, all the concubines gathered in Xingfu Courtyard, waiting to pay their respects to Ulanara.

Nian Shilan got up unexpectedly early today and was sitting drinking tea. The servant who came with her to pay her respects was Hanlu, who stood obediently behind Nian Shilan.

Hu Gege's eyes looked a little dark. She just sat there in silence, with her hands folded on her knees and her eyes drooped. Even the delicate embroidered silk handkerchief in her hand looked lifeless.

Shu Gege still has her usual low presence, with light makeup and plain clothes. She doesn't stand out, but she doesn't make any mistakes either.

Feng was just like Nian Shilan, holding her tea and sipping it in small sips, with a calm expression on her face.

Duan's actions are a bit exaggerated.

She was diagnosed with pregnancy yesterday, and it has only been about a month. Today, Duan was stroking her flat belly.

When the maid from Xingfuyuan brought the tea, Duan stared at the maid and said.

"Thank you. But I am pregnant now and cannot drink tea. Please change to something else."

The maid who served tea hurriedly removed Duan's teacup and replaced it with flower drink.

Only then did Duan pick up the cup and take a sip.

Nian Shilan looked at Duan's behavior and just turned her head away.

Just when the concubines were bored, Ulanara came out from the inner room.

Qiu Mei helped her sit down and stood behind Ulanara.

"I slept a little late last night because I had to take care of things in the mansion. I didn't expect to get up late today as well. Thank you for waiting for me, sisters."

Ulanara spoke with a smile.

All the concubines stood up and spoke at the same time.

"I pay my respects to Madam Fu-jin, and wish her good health and happiness."

After paying their respects, Ulanara said no need to be so polite, so Nian Shilan sat down first, and the others followed suit.

"Sister Nian, did you sleep well last night? I heard that Doctor Wen prescribed a new medicine, I wonder how effective it is?"

When Nian Shilan heard Ulanara asking her, a smile appeared on her face.

"Thank you for your concern, Madam. I slept well last night. Doctor Wen's prescription is indeed effective."

Nian Shilan sat there without standing up, and her words were ambiguous.

The medicine was effective, but she did not say to what extent it was effective, so Ulanara did not dare to ask any further.

So Ulanara turned to ask Hu and Shu, and they naturally said that everything was fine.

When Feng saw Ulanara looking at her, she quickly stood up and answered.

"Thank you, Master, for your concern for me. I slept well last night."

Seeing that Feng was obedient, Ulanara nodded and smiled.

"That's good. Feng, you and Duan are moving into the mansion together, so you should take care of each other. Jianjia Pavilion is a bit shabby, and now that Duan is pregnant, I'm afraid it won't be good for her to have a safe pregnancy. I want to renovate it, but it's not convenient for Duan to do it during her pregnancy. Also, the master said that the mansion has a lot of expenses, so I think we should save as much as possible."

After hearing what Ulanara said, everyone nodded in agreement.

"I admire your kindness, Madam. I don't think there's anything wrong with Jianjiaxuan except that it's a little far from the kitchen."

Duan stroked her flat belly and said.

"Even if I am pregnant and want to eat, it's okay. Just ask the servants to run a few more times to get food."

Ulanara looked at Duan and her smile became even more pronounced.

"Duan, you are a blessed person. No child has been born in the mansion for several years. When you came, you became pregnant in just a month. If you can give birth to a prince in one go, your position in the future will be more honorable. Maybe you can even become a concubine." Ulanara said while looking at Nian Shilan.

Nian Shilan looked like she was indifferent.

In this life, Nian Shilan has become indifferent to many things. There was originally more than one concubine, and even if there were more, they were just titles to her.

After hearing what Ulanara said, Duan was overjoyed and stood up and bowed again.

"Thank you, Madam, for your consideration. I also want to give birth to a prince for the palace."

Ulanara smiled.

"You are pregnant now, so don't work hard. Sit down quickly. I have something to tell you, so I will take this opportunity to tell you today."

Duan had just sat down and was about to stand up when she heard Ulanara say this. Ulanara quickly raised her hand to stop her.

"Just sit still. Don't stand up and sit down all the time. You'll tire yourself out. I was thinking that now that you're pregnant, Jianjia Pavilion is too small. If you weren't pregnant, it wouldn't be noticeable for you to live with Feng. Yesterday, when the master heard that you were pregnant, he specifically asked me to give you a few more maids. This way, Jianjia Pavilion will be too crowded."

Ulanara paused and continued.

"I thought about it all night last night. If we expand and renovate Jianjia Pavilion, it will cost a lot of money, not to mention that you are pregnant. If I allow you to live alone, your current status is not in line with the rules. After thinking it over, I still can't find a suitable solution."

Duan was busy expressing his opinion.

"I will leave it to the mistress, Mrs. Fujin, to make the decision."

Ulanara nodded with satisfaction and smiled.

"Sister is indeed sensible and obedient. I thought about it all night. If I give you a courtyard to live alone, it would not be in accordance with the rules, and the master and I would be worried. I got up early this morning and asked people to clean up the left wing of Xingfu Courtyard. Why don't you move in with me so that I can take care of you. Give birth to a healthy and plump little prince for the master and our palace."

Before Duan could say anything, Nian Shilan sneered.

"I have heard that there are many trivial matters in the palace, and the wife is busy with all kinds of things. If you let Sister Duan move to your place, wouldn't it be a hundred times more burdensome for you, making you even busier?"

Duan, who wanted to speak, quickly stopped talking. She felt a little resentful in her heart as to why the concubine had to interfere and stop her from living in the concubine's yard.

Is he afraid that she will become a concubine under the care of the wife and be on par with her? !

Ulanara stared into Nian Shilan's eyes with a smile on her face.

"No matter how busy the affairs of the mansion are, there are always a thousand things to think about. Right now, the most important thing to worry about is the birth of an heir. Duan's pregnancy is a great joy, so I will naturally do my best to take care of her. Sister Nian, from what I hear, you don't seem to agree with what I say?"

Nian Shilan still had a lazy look on her face and said.

"I dare not. Fu Jin, you are the mistress of this palace, and you have the final say in everything. However, I think that Duan is pregnant, and it may be inconvenient to move around. Why don't you ask the master first. Or, let Feng live with me, and let Sister Duan live alone in Jianjiaxuan, which is not beyond the status. What do you think?"

"What Concubine Fujin said makes sense, but I think that since Master Fujin is the mistress of the mansion, we concubines will naturally listen to Master Fujin in everything."

Hu Gege, who had been silent, suddenly spoke and looked at Duan.

Duan quickly stood up again and said to Ulanara.

"I will leave it to the mistress, Mrs. Fujin, to make the decision."

Ulanara asked Duan to sit back, then turned to Nian Shilan with a smile.

"Sister, the master told me last night that Duan's pregnancy should be arranged by me. You don't need to worry about it. You just need to take care of yourself."

Nian Shilan stood up and bowed.

"I just said something extra. If you don't have anything else to do, I will go back first."

　I've made it today! I've updated four chapters! 9000 words! I've made up for the chapter I owed yesterday!
　　
　
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