Long Harem Road

Chapter 37

The next day, after Baozhu woke up, she learned the news of the emperor's visit from Huanhuan, she just smiled bitterly, got up and dressed up, and wanted to go to Kunning Palace to pay her respects.

"Master, it's snowing outside again." Joy stood behind, putting on a cloak for Baozhu, and said worriedly.

"It's okay, let's go, bring a few more people, and walk, in such a cold and snowy day, if the sedan chair slips, it will be troublesome."

Looking at the heavy snow blowing outside and turning in circles in the strong wind, Baozhu lowered her head, supported Huanxi and Liu Quan, opened the way with a small stool and a small table in front, followed by two court ladies, and walked cautiously towards Kunning Palace.

Baozhu and the others faltered, and when they arrived at Kunning Palace, they were almost all there, "Greetings to the empress."

The queen looked at the young woman squatting on the ground, and wanted to let her squat for a while longer, to kill her arrogance, but she didn't dare to be blatant, so she could only swallow the resentment in her heart, and said with a smile:
"Sister Bao, please sit down quickly. My sister's body is very precious. I heard that the emperor values ​​my sister's child very much."

I glanced coldly at the concubines at the head, and I don't believe you are not jealous. This concubine has just entered the palace and was promoted to the second rank, and she is pregnant. With the emperor's attention, she really is a constant favor.

The complexions of all the concubines sitting next to him changed, obviously they also understood the emperor's actions yesterday, and the eyes that looked at Baozhu were full of jealousy from Chi Guoguo.

Baozhu also felt the coldness of the queen and all the concubines, and snorted coldly in her heart, can't she bear it?With a calm face, he said:
"Thank you, empress, for your concern. The emperor has always cared about the royal heirs. I heard that yesterday he played with the eldest princess for a long time, and he often visited the eldest prince at the prince's house. The concubine is really envious."

You say that the emperor attaches great importance to my child, then I will say that the emperor attaches great importance to all heirs, especially the existence of an eldest prince, I don't believe you don't agree.

The queen was choked, unable to go up or down, so she could only glance at Baozhu bitterly, she really didn't want to open any pot, and it's not like she hadn't thought about doing something with the eldest prince who had always been a thorn in her heart.

But she found that the eldest prince was surrounded by people arranged by the emperor, and her people couldn't get in at all, so she had no choice but to stop.

The queen was at a loss for words for a while, and everyone didn't dare to interrupt, so they could only watch their noses, noses, noses, noses, and hearts, being transparent, and the atmosphere was a little awkward for a while.

At this time, Concubine Wei Gui came from outside the palace with Qiu Yu and Dong Xue on her arms. She was already five months old, her body was much rounder, and her stomach was even more protruding.

She put her hands on her stomach, glanced casually at the orb sitting next to her, and Tingting bowed forward, "Greetings to the empress."

The Queen's gaze towards Concubine Wei was poisonous, but it was fleeting. She still smiled and said, "Sister Wei, please sit down quickly. Just now, I was talking about Sister Bao Jingui. Sister Wei is here."

Baozhu looked at the empress's smirk, and was speechless for a while. Is this still the dignified, virtuous, and confident empress?How could such an obvious provocation and clumsy strategy be used?
Could it be that the successive defeats in the past six months made her mess up?I have to say, Baozhu, you are telling the truth. Seeing the concubines in the harem getting pregnant one after another, the queen's heart is like frying oil.

After thanking Concubine Wei, she was supported by a court lady and sat on the upper left of Baozhu. The positions of the concubines had already changed. Now Baozhu's right hand side is Zhang Zhaoyi, and Wei Guifei's left hand side.

"What the Empress said is that Sister Bao has just become pregnant and has not passed the three-month stable period, so she is naturally precious." Concubine Wei exaggeratedly caressed her round belly, looked at the empress and smiled.

Concubine Xian still sat on the side drinking tea quietly, did not participate in it, continued to be her wallflower, and the concubines lowered their heads cautiously, the high-level game is not something they can casually meddle in of.

Only Zhang Zhaoyi smiled gently at Baozhu, as if a little worried, Baozhu felt warm and smiled back.

The queen was choked again, her complexion changed suddenly, she pinched her injured palm fiercely, forced a smile, and continued, "Sister Wei said so."

Seeing Concubine Wei stretching out an olive branch, Baozhu didn't act pretentious. Anyway, the queen had already offended her to death, and exaggerated: "Sister Wei has already been six months old, and her belly is so big. Now it's cold and snowy, and she runs around every day. Go, it's really a sin."

Concubine Wei's eyes lit up, and she continued, "Sister Bao, don't talk nonsense. It is our duty to greet the empress. The empress has always been generous to me. The emperor appreciates this very much. How can my sister criticize it?"

"What the concubine sister said is true, but the younger sister is superficial." The two sang together, chatting about pregnancy sutras in the hall.

The queen's lungs were about to explode. These two people blatantly provoked me, and even satirized me for being inconsiderate of pregnant concubines and not paying attention to royal heirs. If this spreads to the ears of the emperor and queen mother....

"What the two sisters said is that you should focus on the emperor's heir in everything, and I am not an unreasonable person. If this is the case, the two sisters can rest assured to raise the baby during this period. When the weather is better, come to greet you. "The Queen gritted her teeth.

"Of course, you don't have to be envious. When you are pregnant, I will take care of you." The queen looked at the envious crowd and added.

"My concubine thanks the empress." Bao Zhu and Concubine Wei smiled at each other, stood up to thank the empress.

Seeing them as an eyesore, the queen waved her hand, "Let's all step back, it's freezing cold, all sisters, go back as soon as possible, and Beauty Li stays behind." After speaking, she got up first and hurried into the inner hall.

Concubine Wei Gui glanced at Baozhu, said nothing, and left first.Standing behind Baozhu, Zhang Zhaoyi said with a smile, "I haven't congratulated my sister yet."

Baozhu was a little embarrassed, and for a while, she became an older sister, so she also smiled and said, "Your sister is polite." She stopped talking, she is pregnant now, no matter whether Zhang Zhaoyi is sincere or not, she doesn't want to deal with it. Check back after this time.

Returning to Cuiluxuan, feeling the heat in the room, Baozhu took off her coat and leaned on the bed. Today is finally rewarding. It seems that she can live a stable life for a few days. She reached out and touched her still flat belly, baby, it was all for you.

"Master, why did you have sex with the empress today? It's not good for us." Huanxi asked puzzled.

"If we don't meet the queen, does she just think we are pleasing to the eye? This palace is also a temporary idea today, just for the sake of the child in the womb. During this period of time, it is too easy to make mistakes. Besides, this is what our emperor likes to see. situation."

"But, master, Concubine Wei Gui is not a vegetarian, you are tantamount to seeking skin from a tiger."

"It's just mutual benefit. I'm not a fool. Don't worry, there will be no problems in the short term."

Baozhu hooked the corner of her mouth and smiled mysteriously, Your Majesty, are you satisfied?As for not needing to ask for peace for the time being, it is just a small benefit. In order to protect the child, I am willing to be the pawn you set up.

"Your Majesty, the stewed mutton soup with radishes that I made for you is delicious and can increase your appetite. You need to supplement your nutrition now." Nanny Li came in from the outside with a smile on her face.

"Thank you Nanny Li, please sit down, Mammy, I was tired yesterday, so I didn't have a good chat with Mammy, do you think there is anything I need to pay attention to?" Baozhu invited Mammy Li to sit on the soft couch at the bottom ,Humbly ask.

"Your Majesty, you are being polite. This is sorted out by this old slave. Your Majesty, tell people around you to pay attention." Nanny Li took out a piece of paper from her bosom, and handed it to Baozhu. Baozhu glanced at it. matter.

"Well, it's still Mammy who is careful and happy. Pick up a copy and keep it. In addition, bring the Leizhou Gebu that the emperor rewarded." Baozhu picked up the spoon and drank the soup in the bowl, showing sincerity to Li Nanny thanks.

"Yes." Joy stepped back, and after a while brought a piece of Leizhou Gebu, which was smooth and strong, the color was like blood tusks, better than silk and satin, and as thin as cicada's wings.

"Madam Li, I heard that Madam has a grandson who is about to turn one year old. I have a piece of Leizhou Gebu here. The emperor just rewarded two horses, saying that they are suitable for children's underwear. Please accept them."

Baozhu said sincerely, she had investigated it, because Nanny Li stayed in the palace all the time, her only daughter did not treat her very well, but as a parent, she couldn't let go of her love for her daughter.

Baozhu wanted to impress Nanny Li through these small things, and she didn't ask Nanny Li to treat her like a daughter and protect her, but only asked her to do her best.

"Your Majesty, you can't do this. This old slave is just doing his duty." Nanny Li has been immersed in the harem for decades, so she naturally knows the preciousness of Leizhou Gebu.

"Li Nanny, you don't have to be polite. I thank Li Nanny from the bottom of my heart. I also ask that Li Nanny not to see you. I just ask Li Nanny to protect me and give birth to the prince safely."

"Thank you, ma'am." Madam Li stopped talking, and took the cloth in fear and trepidation, with a lot of thoughts. Concubine Guanbao is also a rare good master, and she has strengthened her heart to protect the lord.

Similarly, Concubine Wei Gui of Changle Palace is also whispering to her confidants Qiu Yu and Dongmei, "This palace is almost six months old now, and we must strengthen our precautions in the future. Concubine Bao is a smart person. Don't talk to her right now." By the way, let’s wait until Ben Gong safely gives birth to the prince.”

"Yes, empress, this slave understands."

An hour later, Li Meiren left Kunning Palace with a sad face, returned to the side hall of Yongfu Palace without saying a word, dismissed the servants, and fell down under the quilt with tears streaming down her face. She clenched her fists tightly, her eyes burning with anger, " Empress, the Li family..."

It is said that the Kunning Palace changed another batch of porcelain that day... Baozhu just smiled slightly after hearing this, and she might not be able to do it alone.

Zhao Zhen soon also received the news from Kunning Palace, his face changed again and again, and finally he just smiled bitterly, closed his eyes, and murmured, "Have you guessed it yet? I am also for the overall situation, I hope you can understand. "

But my heart is slightly weak, I always think of Baofei's agile eyes that seem to see everything, and secretly swear in my heart, "I'm sorry, I will definitely protect you, and the baby."

"Li Mingzhong, today's lunch is served in Cuilvxuan, so let's go try the craftsmanship in Cuilvxuan's small kitchen, and go announce the decree."

"Yes, the slave will leave."

(End of this chapter)