Harem for a living

Chapter 27

The corners of Chen Manrou's mouth twitched as she looked at the pale concubine Shu who was leaning over to vomit. This scene was so familiar.The only difference is that Concubine Yang fainted last time, but Concubine Shu is awake this time.

However, it seems that the emperor and the queen are very happy that Concubine Shu can make something happen at the Ninth Prince's birthday banquet, and both of them looked at Concubine Shu with concern: "What's wrong with Concubine Shu?"

The queen turned her head and looked at the emperor again: "Concubine Shu has always been well-educated and reasonable. Today was originally the birthday party of the ninth younger brother. If it wasn't extremely uncomfortable, Concubine Shu would not be rude, so seeing Concubine Shu like that, it doesn't seem like a It's a small matter, why don't you ask the imperial doctor to take a look?"

The emperor nodded quickly: "Zitong is thoughtful, so let's call the imperial doctor to take a look."

As for the Empress Dowager Ci Ning who had a dark complexion next to her, she was naturally dealt with by the Empress Dowager Ci Ai. The Empress ordered to call for an imperial doctor, and the Empress Dowager Ci An held the hand of the Empress Dowager Ci Ning who was about to lose her temper and said with a smile: "Sister has always been a kind Yes, I'm really sorry today, please don't argue with Concubine Shu, this child is filial and sensible, even though he's not feeling well, he insists on coming to celebrate the birthday of the Ninth Prince, he is a rare and kind person."

The implication is that Concubine Shu wouldn't have made such a fuss if she hadn't celebrated the birthday of your nine sons.If you pursue it, you are forcing an unwell concubine to celebrate the late emperor's son's birthday. This is against the rules. Wait for the censor's spit to drown you.If you don't pursue it, then everyone can still be peaceful.

Anyway, Empress Dowager Ci'an knew what her son meant, no matter if Concubine Shu was busy or not, today's birthday banquet would come to an end.Eldest Prince Hongwen still failed to hold a qualified banquet. Why is your Ninth Prince, the son of a former emperor, more prominent than Eldest Prince?

However, no one expected that Concubine Shu really turned the birthday banquet around. Originally, the birthday banquet belonged to the Ninth Prince, and the limelight was also given by the Ninth Prince. changed.

"Li Yuyi, what you said is true? Concubine Shu is really pregnant for one and a half months?" The emperor couldn't hide the joy on his face, he would look at Concubine Shu every once in a while, and Li Yuji quickly nodded and said: " Wei Chen is sure that Concubine Shu has indeed been pregnant for a month and a half."

"Okay, reward!" The emperor waved his big hand joyfully, and a lot of gold and silver came out.Concubine Shu, in particular, received a lot of rewards. Concubine Shu also smiled softly and shyly, touching her belly with one hand, while responding to the congratulations from the "sisters and sisters".

Because there are many things in this banquet that are not suitable for pregnant women to eat, so after the rewards are finished, the emperor is extra merciful and let Concubine Shu go back first.The queen is very understanding: "Your Majesty, it's dark outside here, and it would be inappropriate for Concubine Shu's sister to go back alone. Why don't you sit with Concubine Shu?"

The emperor smiled and patted the queen's hand: "Zi Tong is thoughtful, but I can't leave early at the moment, after all, today is the ninth brother's birthday." Then he glanced at Liu Cheng beside him: "Liu Cheng Cheng, you send Concubine Shu back in person, there must be no accidents on the way."

Liu Cheng quickly agreed, and sent Concubine Shu back with a big battle.Concubine Shu's pregnancy became the climax of the banquet. Once Concubine Shu left, the banquet became deserted.Not long after, the Empress Dowager Ci'an said that the emperor had to go to court tomorrow and couldn't stay up all night, so he had to go back early.

Even if the Empress Dowager Ci Ning was angry, she would not dare to say that the Empress Dowager Ci'an was an excuse, and she could not bear the charge of delaying the emperor's court.As for the emperor, before getting up, he said that he wanted to discuss with the queen how to place the pregnant concubine Shu, and took the queen away by the way.

As soon as the two left, the Empress Dowager Ci'an immediately yawned: "Sister, I can't stand it anymore when I'm old. My sister usually falls asleep at this time, and I'm so sleepy now that I can't open my eyes." .”

Empress Dowager Ci Ning's face was black and blue, and she seemed to be gnashing her teeth: "Since my sister can't take it anymore, let's go back and rest." What can we do if we don't let her go back?Now that both of them are queen mothers, it is a bit casual to find reasons for talking.

Empress Dowager Ci'an said that she couldn't bear it anymore and wanted to sleep when she felt sleepy, but Empress Dowager Ci Ning could force her to say no, today is my ninth son's birthday, do you have to stay till the end?The censor didn't even bother to play them!

So, Hulala left another one.The rest of you look at me and I look at you, let's go now, Empress Dowager Ci Ning's complexion is really a bit scary.But if you don't follow along, it's a bit unfair to stay.

After all, this is my brother-in-law's birthday party, even if this brother-in-law is only six years old, he is still a foreigner!It's good that the emperor is here, that's to celebrate the birthday of the emperor's younger brother.It's fine if Empress Dowager Ci'an is here, that's to celebrate the birthday of my mother-in-law's son.Now only the Empress Dowager Ci Ning and the Ninth Prince are left, even if they can barely find an excuse, they are not willing to get involved with the Empress Dowager Ci Ning.

"Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager De is a little dizzy, I want to leave early, and please give me some kindness from Empress Dowager." After everyone stared at each other for a while, Concubine De insisted on going. If the score is high, she doesn't speak up, and the rest of them don't speak up.

Empress Dowager Ci Ning's complexion changed from black and green to dark, holding a teacup in her hand, she glanced coldly at the concubines below.The Ninth Prince stretched out his hand and tugged at the sleeve of Empress Dowager Ci Ning: "Empress Mother, my son is also a little sleepy, shall we go back?"

Empress Dowager Ci Ning lowered her head to look at the Ninth Prince, although her face softened a bit, her eyes were still a bit fierce, but it was better to conceal it.Putting down the teacup, he reached out and touched the head of Lord Nine, Empress Dowager Ci Ning pulled the corner of her mouth stiffly: "Okay, since Xiao Jiu is sleepy, let's go back first."

After finishing speaking, he ignored Concubine De's servants and just led the Ninth Prince to get up and leave.Concubine De was a little embarrassed, Concubine Liu smiled heartily: "Since everyone is gone, it's meaningless for us to stay here, Empress De Concubine, why don't we break up too?"

Concubine De saw someone making a rescue, she quickly smiled and said: "This is exactly what I mean, since that's the case, let's all go back separately."

Chen Manrou lowered her head, saw off Concubine De and Concubine Liu, and then slowly boarded her chariot.Back at Zhongcui Palace, he thought about Concubine Shu's matter over and over again several times.

First of all, Concubine Shu is a smart person, and her appearance today really greatly flattered the Emperor, Empress, and Empress Dowager Ci'an.Empress Dowager Ci Ning is ashamed, these three are the happiest.These three are the most welcome to interrupt the Ninth Prince's birthday banquet.

In this way, Concubine Shu's child must be liked by the Emperor and Empress Dowager Ci'an very much, so it's about time.

Secondly, Concubine Shu was pregnant behind Concubine Yang, who was the emperor's favorite concubine. With such a person standing in front, Concubine Shu's child would not attract too much attention.If Concubine Yang can give birth to a second prince, then Concubine Shu's child will be safer.

But there is a saying that benefits always come with risks.First of all, it pushed Concubine Shu and Concubine Shu's children to the forefront. Empress Dowager Ci'an liked it, and Empress Dowager Ci'ning must have resented it.Secondly, it may make Concubine Yang Gui feel uncomfortable. I have only been pregnant for two months, and you have been pregnant for one and a half months. It is really embarrassing.

Most importantly, Chen Manrou didn't know if Concubine Yang Gui and Concubine Shu both had the idea of ​​making their children more noble.The prince is more honorable, what is that?It's the prince!
If both of them are thinking about it, the position of the second prince cannot be easily given up to others.Then Concubine Yang must be displeased with Concubine Shu's stomach, and Concubine Shu definitely does not want Concubine Yang's stomach to be safe.

Chen Manrou turned over again, is the harem finally going to be bloody?I don't know who will win between Concubine Yang and Concubine Shu.Of course, there is another possibility, these two are very, very smart, and gave birth to the child without interfering with each other.

However, would the queen want to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight?
Chen Manrou was a bit heartless, anyway, she didn't plan to participate in the harem battle now, so after thinking for a while, she yawned, put aside all the distracting thoughts in her head, and went to sleep with full concentration.

The next day, Chen Manrou tidied up and went to greet the queen.Because it hasn't been three months yet, Concubine Yang Gui can't continue to come out.Originally, I thought that Concubine Shu was pregnant, so there was one less person to greet her, but I didn't expect that as soon as Chen Manrou sat down, she was informed that it was Concubine Shu who came to greet her.

The queen seemed very happy, and quickly asked someone to help Concubine Shu to sit down: "You are too polite, didn't I send you a message in the morning, saying that you don't have to come here today?"

"The empress is considerate, but the concubine has to obey the rules." Concubine Shu smiled gently and insisted on saluting the empress before she sat down on the seat next to her. The empress looked even more satisfied: "You, It’s just too disciplined.”

"That's because the empress is so kind." Concubine Shu pursed her lips and smiled: "If the empress is not easy to get along with, the concubine has no choice but to come to pay her respects, and just stay away from the empress. The empress treats people kindly, and the concubine can't see the empress for a day. I really miss it."

"Look at that little mouth, it's really good at talking, have you eaten honey this morning?" The queen was very happy, and then explained: "Now that you are pregnant with a child, you must be more careful in everything, and you should also pay attention to eating. Be careful, don't be careless."

"Thank you for your advice, my concubine has the guts to ask the empress for something. I don't know if the empress is willing to show mercy." Concubine Shu got up and wanted to salute the empress, but the empress quickly asked someone to stop her: "Tell me, if it's not something The important thing is, can I not give you face? Even if I don't give you face, I have to give face to the little prince in your belly."

These words were meant to be a bit of a beating, and they were to warn Concubine Shu not to rely on the piece of meat in her stomach to mention any difficult things.

(End of this chapter)