The Red Mansion is so charming

Chapter 294
Since he is a prince, Xue Baochai shouldn't have this expression.Even if she was happy in her heart, she shouldn't show it in front of Mrs. Man Zhaoming.Unless there is something wrong with the child.

The queen's face was silent: "Does the emperor know?"

"The emperor has already rushed to Qingqiu Pavilion, please go there immediately." Xue Baochai looked at the queen timidly, lest the queen ask her why on the spot.

Fortunately, the empress didn't bother with this, and only asked Concubine Zhou and Concubine Wu to continue the banquet, while she got up and took the phoenix chariot with Xue Baochai to Qingqiu Pavilion.

The Palace of Preserving Harmony without the empress immediately became lively. Zhou and Wu didn't want to see Concubine Liu at first, but now that there was no empress to suppress them, they even got out of their seats to exchange cups with the princesses, princes and wives, laughing non-stop.

There were constant ceremonies and music in the palace, as if the incident of Concubine Liu's birth just now had never happened.Except for Mrs. Liu Guogong who was secretly anxious, the rest of the people gathered in one place in threes and fives, and there were endless interesting anecdotes to tell.

At this moment Mrs. Liu Guogong is very anxious. Although Caiwei is not as popular as Caiwei, she is her daughter after all.Since the Liu family knew that Concubine Liu was pregnant, they secretly paved the way.Today, the empress gave birth prematurely, which was both expected and unexpected.

The Qingqiu Pavilion is like a cold palace, and Empress Liu can't block the way of others. Logically speaking, this child should be born safely.But the situation in the harem was treacherous, and there were too many women without heirs, so the pregnant concubine naturally became a thorn in their side.

Mrs. Liu Guogong was sure that the premature delivery of Empress Liu Pin must have been done by outsiders, and it was definitely not the empress's wish for some good fortune.

Judging from Xue Chongyi's caution just now, the harem must block some news.

Mrs. Liu Guogong looked around blankly and suddenly her eyes froze, and she landed on a water-blue figure.Mrs. Liu Guogong, as if she had grasped at a straw, left the table and walked towards the opposite side.

Princess Zhongshun's eyes were sharp, and she had already seen the intention of Mrs. Liu Guogong's visit, she hurriedly pushed Xiuyan quietly, "It's not a simple matter for this old lady to find you, she probably wants you to use the relationship of the fifth prince. Look at the empress Empress's complexion, things are going on, don't be confused, you might as well find an excuse to avoid it."

Xiuyan smiled gratefully at the concubine Shizi, and as expected she quietly left the hall without her body.

There were many beautiful court ladies standing on the white marble steps outside the hall, one of them hurried forward when she saw Xiuyan: "This madam wants to change?"

Xiuyan took a second look at Gong'e, she was delicate and delicate, especially her watery eyes were very beautiful.Xiuyan couldn't help but feel good about her, and then smiled and said: "Don't trouble the girl, I just had two sips of wine and my heart is hot, so I just need to stand here for a while."

Gong'e looked around, and pointed to the spacious area of ​​Dongtai with Xiuyan: "This place is not sheltered from the wind, I am afraid that the north wind will blow my wife's head. Madam might as well come with the servants, it is clean and there are some good views. "

Xiuyan followed her words to see, the wind speed in Dongtai was indeed lower, and it was as bright as a lantern, there was no dead angle.Xiuyan accepted Gong'e's kindness with a smile, and she had a better view from this place.Although far away, the Yongyan Palace, Bailiang Pavilion, Yuntai and other places are dimly seen shining with lights.

The maid looked around vigilantly, and seeing that no one was paying attention to them, she quickly approached Xiuyan: "Third Young Mistress, the servant is the person next to His Highness the Fifth Prince, and Aunt Zhuan'er ordered the servant to serve outside the hall. If the Third Young Mistress has something to ask, she will come to answer her."

Xiuyan hurriedly laughed and said, "Where did it come from? Zhuan'er is too careful. This wind should not blow for a long time, it is still warm from inside."

Gong'e guessed that Xing Xiuyan was unwilling to trust her identity, but she couldn't come up with a token, because Aunt Zhuan'er was careful in her work, and she was afraid that something might go wrong in the Hall of Preserving Harmony today, which would implicate the Fifth Prince.Gong'e also saw that the third young lady of the Song family seemed to be just taking a walk, not conveying any news, so she followed her quietly.

When approaching the gate of the Palace of Preserving Harmony, Xiuyan suddenly stopped in her tracks: "I almost forgot, I also brought Zhuan'er her favorite cake, since you are by her side, bring it for me later that is."

Gong'e smiled relievedly: "The third young lady may have remembered wrongly. Aunt Zhuan'er doesn't like sweets the least. Most of the filial snacks served in the imperial dining room are scattered with slaves and so on. She loves walnut kernels very much. Although the taste is slightly bitter, Aunt Zhuan'er doesn't like sweets. It is said that walnuts have the effect of nourishing the lungs and kidneys and relieving chronic cough due to lung deficiency, and they often peel them for the fifth prince to use."

Xiuyan smiled: "Yes, why did I forget!"

Gong'e was happy in her heart, but she was smart enough not to say anything, she knew that as long as the third young mistress of the Song family agreed with her, she would be of use to her.

Xiuyan's disappearance for a moment really caught Mrs. Song's attention, but no one could bring anyone who served close to her into the Hall of Preservation, and Mrs. Song couldn't put down her airs to find her daughter-in-law in person.Seeing Xiuyan come back, Mrs. Song hastily said in a low voice: "This place is no different than my home, the rules in the palace are strict, you must not walk around carelessly."

Xiuyan took Mrs. Song's arm and said with a smile: "Don't worry, mother, I just stood on the steps outside, the smell of the room is so strong and choking."

Mrs. Song also knew that this daughter-in-law didn't like incense. In the past, flowers were placed in the house, and there were indeed many people in the Palace of Preserving Harmony. Everyone was covered with powder and grease. Even Mrs. Song couldn't bear it.

"Okay, okay, but in a while, when the empress comes back, she will probably be gone." Mrs. Song patted her daughter-in-law's hand comfortingly, "Going out of the palace is another troublesome thing. You are so thin, you should eat a few mouthfuls to pad your stomach."

Mrs. Song gave Xiuyan a plate of lotus cakes on her table, "This is only available in the palace, you can't eat it outside."

The most precious thing about this lotus cake is that there are fifteen layers inside the cake, each layer contains a lotus flower, and there are fifteen colors in total. This cake is called "rui aban" in the palace.Although the number of layers is astonishing, it has been pressed extremely thin by the chefs of the imperial dining room, making it even more chewy.Mrs. Song was getting old, so she only ate one piece, and gave the rest to her young daughter-in-law.

Naturally, Xiuyan is not easy to enjoy alone, and under the sad eyes of Jiang Shi and Xiao Gao Shi, they hurriedly handed out the plate.Even Prince Zhongshun came forward to ask for a piece of money with a smile on his face. Everyone chatted and laughed, which was a good way to pass the time.

After half an hour, the queen returned to the main hall.Everyone saw that the empress had changed into new clothes, her eye circles seemed to be a little red, and the hall immediately fell silent, and the bustle and bustle just now completely disappeared.

The queen forced a smile and said: "I also know that you are busy all year round, and there are endless banquets in each household, but this dynasty is based on diligence, thrift and filial piety, and all wives should also be simple in housekeeping. Don't forget the great grandfather!" The admonition. Alright, I am tired too, and all the ladies should go back to rest earlier."

All the imperial servants stood up and knelt down one after another, and among the people in the hall, the queen left only Mrs. Guoan and Mrs. Liu Guogong.

With all their thoughts turned, everyone left the Hall of Preserving Harmony more quietly.

The more secretive the royal family is, the more curious everyone becomes.The birth of a child in Qingqiu Pavilion was something that even the empress had never expected, besides, there is no impenetrable wall in the world, before Xiuyan and the others' sedan chair even left the Xi'an gate, the inside story got out.

Concubine Liu was given oxytocin without knowing it. What was even more frightening was that she finally gave birth to a prince, but it turned out to be a six-fingered baby.

It would be a worry for an abnormal baby boy to be placed in any ordinary person's home, let alone in the royal family.

Xiaozong has always pursued perfection, how could he allow such a child to smear his great career in the future?This child probably won't be able to stay.

Probably many people guessed this way, but when the second day of the Lunar New Year came, there was a sudden news that Xiuyan was not calm.The fifth prince, Li Hong, knelt outside the emperor's bedroom for a whole night, and he must be the one to take care of his frail younger brother.

Song Lian called Song Chen and his wife to the study, and ordered his confidantes to guard the door, and even Mrs. Song was not allowed to disturb them.

"Did the Fifth Prince reveal any news to you about Concubine Liu's birth?" Song Lian stared at Xiuyan, who hurriedly lowered her head and said, "Daughter-in-law only knows that the Fifth Prince sometimes sends some maidservants in the palace to Qingqiu Pavilion But the premature birth of Concubine Liu really has nothing to do with the Fifth Prince."

Song Lian tapped on the table, frowning: "Whether it matters or not, we can't make a conclusion now. The key is whether the emperor believes in the fifth prince or not. The birth of Concubine Liu is strange. It is said that it was a full month early, and more than a dozen imperial physicians It is said that Concubine Liu used something to induce labor, but it has never been possible to find out what it is."

Song Lian had his own news channel in the palace, since he dared to say such a thing, he had full evidence.

"You find an opportunity to persuade the fifth prince. The emperor doesn't like a newborn child. Why should he seek the emperor's cold reception just because of this? What's more, whether the little prince can live beyond the full moon is still a matter of opinion. Staying by His Highness's side will only make you happy." become a burden."

Xiuyan smiled wryly: "Although my daughter-in-law doesn't know why His Highness did this, but based on her understanding, my daughter-in-law knows one thing. Whatever His Highness wants to do, he never gives up halfway."

Song Lian said that he was not discouraged. He was optimistic about Li Hong, but he absolutely did not approve of Li Hong's reckless behavior.

The young couple went out of the study together, and Song Chen took Xiuyan to comfort him: "Zhengde has never been a foolish child. In terms of courage, several princes are inferior to him; in terms of strategy, he is not inferior to the second prince. Tomorrow, I will go back to my mother's house and follow my mother-in-law's advice." Inquire there."

Xiuyan was more worried than before: "I'm not worried about anything else, I'm only afraid that someone will take advantage of Zhengde. The more the emperor likes him and pampers him, the more enemies he will have. Now, but they don’t come and go frequently, it’s just a matter of face. Concubine Liu is still here, could it be that she didn’t stop her son when she saw her son being taken away?”

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Probably thinking of something, Song Chen and Xiuyan almost said in unison: "Your Majesty!" It must be the emperor's little prince who can't bear six fingers, and has murderous intentions in his heart.As a mother, Concubine Liu couldn't keep her child, so she must have suffered endlessly.Now that Zhengde came forward to intercede, Concubine Liu could only be grateful, how could she object?
But being poisoned and murdered, a child was born prematurely, and an heir was taken away... Who did Concubine Liu offend?

　Xiaohe is going to finish the essay this month. She hasn't had a good rest for three consecutive years. She plans to calm down and brew the next book, and then meet you again.Thank you for your support to Xiaohe, without you, Xiaohe would not be able to make it to today~~
　　
　
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