Harem: Biography of Concubine Qin

Chapter 373 Sima Zhao's Heart

Chen Wenxin, who was far away in the middle of the capital, did not consider at all that the imperial physicians would not dare to give the emperor quinine cream.

She was too impatient to ignore their thoughts.

The imperial physicians who have been familiar with medical skills since childhood and studied Chinese medicinal materials have always dismissed Western medicine.

Seeing that the medicine does not have any taste of traditional Chinese medicine, how dare you give it to the emperor?

So much so that after the medicine was sent to the front line, Chen Wenxin received the first letter from Lu Zong, saying that the medicine had been received and was being tested.

What test?
The emperor's body, do you still have to wait for your inspection?
Chen Wenxin was extremely anxious in the palace, she wished that she was on the front line right now, regardless of the dissuasion of the imperial physicians, and forced to feed the medicine to the emperor no matter what.

Her body became heavier and heavier, and she woke up from her dream every night, thinking that she was about to give birth.

After getting up and sitting quietly for a while, I realized it was a false alarm.

This is the moment when the situation is the most tense, and the conflict between Beijing and China may be on the verge of breaking out at any time. She cannot give birth at this time, which gives people an opportunity.

Chen Wenxin stroked her stomach, and secretly said to the child in her belly: "Come out in a few days later, Er Niang, please ask my little elder brother, it will be fine in a few days later."

When it was dawn, she changed her clothes and put on makeup, and went to the court in awe, without any sign of the weakness of being alone at night.

The courtiers couldn't help admiring her when she went to court every day and looked energetic and well-dressed.

A young woman who has been pampered by the emperor since she entered the palace, has she ever been so tired?
What's more, she still has a belly that is about to give birth soon.

But I have to say that with her in charge of the court, government affairs are handled much faster.

At the end of the day, Suo'etu raised his head in a nonchalant manner.

"Imperial Concubine, according to what you said earlier, before there is any news of the emperor's recovery, you will announce the secret edict."

All the ministers were shocked.

Suo'etu was already so anxious that he made no secret of his intentions in front of the ministers.

Isn't he looking forward to the emperor's death?

Chen Wenxin smiled, everyone knew Sima Zhao's heart, it was better than secretly harboring scheming.

"I will naturally remember what I said. If there is no news of the emperor's recovery, I will order all elder brothers to go to the court in the morning of the next day. All the ministers and elder brothers will accompany me to open the secret edict."

What she said was certain, and it made people wonder where the secret edict was placed.

Could it be the empress dowager's bedroom?
Or the Treasure Pavilion?
Baohua Palace?
Chen Wenxin listened to the conjectures of the officials below, but just smiled and didn't speak.

No matter what these adults think, they can't imagine that the secret edict is right in front of their eyes.

Calculated according to the time, within one or two days, the letter from the front line should have come back.

Lu Zong should have given medicine to the emperor, the emperor's illness should at least have improved, not to mention cured...

That was enough to gag the courtiers.

Standing at the bottom, Chen Xihai was thoughtful. These days, he was more panicked than Chen Wenxin.

Even the guards under him have noticed it, like the calm of the storm, there are stormy waves hidden behind it.

It's unnerving.

The center of the storm was Yikun Palace.

Chen Wenxin didn't seem to be aware of it, she didn't forget to eat and sleep every day, the harem was handed over to Concubine De, and she focused on the political affairs of the previous dynasty.

Only when there is no one in the middle of the night will I be frightened.

At the end of the day, Chen Xihai hesitated, and finally went to the harem.

Nalan Mingzhu saw it from afar and sighed softly, but in the end she didn't follow.

He still has other things to do, man will conquer nature, he can't just follow Chen Xihai, a straightforward person, and tie the glory of the Nalan family to this honest man.

Since ancient times, good people do not live long, and evils last for thousands of years.

Chen Xihai is such a good person, he admires him very much, but he can't follow closely.

He, Nalan Pearl, has his own way.

Chen Xihai was naturally going to Yikun Palace. Along the way, all the guards in the palace gave way, and they all knew that he was the imperial concubine's father, so how could anyone stop him?
A young eunuch had already rushed to Yikun Palace to report.

Chen Wenxin had just returned from the previous court, and before Bai Lu brought him a cup of hot tea, he heard the news that Chen Xihai had come to see him.

She vaguely knew in her heart what Chen Xihai wanted to tell her.

So I just said: "Please come into the Nuan Pavilion, it's cold outside, go and prepare some hot ginseng tea."

He was getting old, and he mentioned it to Zheng when she entered the palace last time, saying that the imperial doctor said that he should drink less strong tea as he was getting old.

Mrs. Zheng often persuaded him to drink less at home. How could Chen Xihai change his habit for decades?
It doesn't help to persuade.

When Chen Xihai came in, he really felt chills all over his body.

It's not autumn cold, but rather chilling.

Bai Lu personally brought the ginseng tea, he took a sip, and immediately frowned.

"This is drunk by your master's pregnant woman. Why do you serve this to me?"

Bai Lu smiled and said: "The last time Madam Chen came, she said that my lord is old enough to drink less strong tea. This ginseng tea is for nourishing the body, and our master specially ordered it to be served to your lord."

After Chen Xihai heard it, Chen Wenxin waved his hand, making everyone retreat.

"Father came here at this time, what do you want to say?"

"What should be said, I don't say it, you know it in your heart."

Chen Xihai sighed, and suddenly felt that his daughter was too smart and obedient.

In the past, seeing her eating, drinking and having fun, and flourishing in the harem, he felt comforted by her cleverness and obedience.

It wasn't until the emperor left the court and the imperial court centered on her that he realized that this kind of cleverness was not a good thing.

The daughter's family should enjoy the blessings, and these things should not be undertaken by her.

"Father is saying that Suo'etu secretly contacted the ministers with military power in the hands of Man Baqi?"

Chen Xihai was taken aback when she heard the words, and from her tone, it seemed that she already knew it.

"The emperor didn't just leave like this. He also left some things for his daughter."

For example, spies.

Chen Xihai nodded, "Your elder brother is on the other side of the green camp, so I don't worry about being a father. But once the two sides meet, the outcome is uncertain. Even if they win, there is no guarantee that they will not be bitten back and bear the blame."

After all, the Qing Dynasty was still full of people, and the green battalion was Han soldiers. How can it be compared with the Manchu Eight Banners?
not to mention……

Chen Xihai's eyes swept across her stomach.

Now she can't tell when she will give birth, if something happens in the palace, she can't escape even if she wants to.

If Suo'etu and others use her as a threat, then he and the palace guards will all have to be wary of her and worry about her safety.

This matter is really difficult.

"Father, don't worry, as long as there is nothing wrong with Lu Zong, my daughter promises that the emperor will be fine after taking Jinji Nashuang."

"Are you so sure?"

"Yes, I'm [-]% sure. Today or tomorrow, there will be a letter from the front line. As long as the emperor is safe and sound, I'll see if Suo'etu and the others dare to commit treason!"

Suo'etu's reliance was nothing more than that after Erbeile ascended the throne and became the new king, he would not mind what methods he, a hero from the dragon, used.

But as long as the emperor didn't die, there would be no new king, and it would be a capital crime for Suo'etu to force the palace.

Chen Xihai breathed a sigh of relief.

"Father, I remember that you entered the palace at the age of 14, and within two or three months after entering the palace, you were promoted to permanent presence. At that time, my father and your mother often wondered, how could the emperor be a daughter of a small family like ours? Just fancy it?"

When he said this, he couldn't help laughing, "Until later, you were promoted all the way, and you were even rewarded as a father. I only thought that you entered the palace and learned that set of scheming tricks. Unexpectedly, you were still in the boudoir. middle temper."

Chen Wenxin smiled and said: "Look at what my father said, is it true that in this harem, the most favored person must be the one with the most scheming mind? Our emperor is different, he does not listen or believe, and has his own opinions."

"That's right, the emperor is a generation of enlightened emperors. He also sees people clearly. He knows that you can not only be a pleasing concubine, but also have the heart to be a virtuous concubine."

She is smart, straightforward, kind-hearted, not flattering to her superiors, not harsh to her subordinates, and has a heart for the world.

If it weren't for her great efforts, there would be no shotgun team in the green battalion, and the battle of Horqin and Yaksa would not have gone so smoothly.

Until now, the Ministry of War may not have a firearms room specializing in the manufacture of guns.

This vision makes many men feel ashamed.

"The most proud of my father in my life is that you have these children. But among the five children, the most proud of my father is you."

Chen Wenxin was taken aback.

"Me? My daughter can't compare to my second brother. He is invincible in all battles. My daughter is just lucky enough to be blessed by the emperor in the harem."

Chen Xihai shook his head.

"We Han people pay attention to the fact that a woman's lack of talent is virtue. I have been teaching my son since I was a child, and I always ignored you and didn't let you read any books."

"Until you were 14 years old, as a second-class bodyguard for your father, as long as you donated some money, you could have been crossed out from the draft list. But your father was ashamed of his pocket, so not only did he not cross your name, And sent you into the palace a year earlier."

This is where Chen Xihai and his wife feel sorry for her the most.

Fifteen and Jiji, a Han woman, hadn't grown up at that time, she was childish and playful, but she was born with a good appearance.

Such a woman is the target of everyone's envy and hatred in the harem.

Chen Xihai had foreseen such an outcome, so he still sent her into the palace.

At that time, the Chen family was really poor.

"I didn't expect that after you entered the palace, you not only took good care of yourself, but also donated money to the family. When my father took the bag of loose silver and showed it to your mother, she couldn't help crying."

At that time, Zheng told him that she felt that she had sold her daughter in exchange for the ten taels of silver.

Chen Wenxin's eyes turned red when he heard this, and he hurriedly picked up the teacup to cover it up.

"What does father say this? It's all in the past. Isn't my daughter doing well now? Our family is also doing well."

"Yeah, everything is fine."

Chen Xihai replied insincerely.

(End of this chapter)