Chapter 194 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Bai Ruiji 21

Consort Jia became pregnant, but miscarried less than three months later. No matter how the imperial physician examined her pulse, he could not find the cause and could only attribute it to her constitution.

Consort Ling did not drink Consort Shu's medicine and successfully became pregnant. After ten months of pregnancy, she gave birth to the sixth princess, Jingwan, and was promoted to Consort Ling.

Prince Yu mistreated his wife, driving her to suicide. Thanks to Consort Jia's pleas, Prince Yu was allowed to live, but the throne was given to his half-brother from a different mother.

Yongshou Palace —

Bai Ruiji looked at the people who came to pay their respects, her gaze falling on Consort Shu, who had finally become pregnant, and Consort Ling, who was pregnant again.

"Both Consort Shu and Consort Ling are pregnant now. If they need anything, please feel free to tell me."

"Yes," Consort Shu and Consort Ling replied.

Bai Ruiji continued, "His Majesty and I have discussed it and decided to promote you both to the rank of Consort. The investiture ceremony will be held on the twelfth of February."

"Your Majesty, I thank you. Your Highness, I thank Your Highness the Imperial Noble Consort."

A hint of surprise flashed in Wei Yanwan's eyes; she was very happy to be promoted to the rank of concubine.

Yi Huan remained aloof and indifferent, as she had never really cared about rank, except for the warmth that occasionally flickered in her eyes when she looked at her abdomen.

"It's getting late, you may all leave." Bai Ruiji, supported by Su Yun, walked out of the hall.

Behind her, the concubines said, "Your Majesty, we respectfully see off the Imperial Noble Consort."

Bai Ruiji returned to her bedchamber, looked at Xiao Anzi beside her, and asked, "What does the imperial physician say about the First Prince's health?"

Since his marriage and entry into the court, the eldest prince had been trying to prove himself to the emperor and had been making friends with ministers everywhere.

However, this impatient behavior made the emperor feel that he coveted his throne, and he repeatedly reprimanded and suppressed him.

The eldest prince was not good at handling stress, and within a few years, he developed a mental illness and became bedridden.

Of course, Bai Ruiji was also involved, but through methods similar to hypnotic suggestion.

She won't go too far; she'll keep the eldest prince bedridden until her son ascends the throne.

"The imperial physician said it's a heart ailment, and only the eldest prince can overcome it on his own; medicine is useless." Xiao Anzi's tone was helpless, with a hint of sympathy for the eldest prince, though only a little.

Has His Majesty visited the First Prince?

Xiao Anzi replied, "I just went to see him yesterday, but the imperial physician said that the eldest prince has not improved."

"Yes, have the imperial physician prescribe some tonics, and have the First Princess Consort visit and comfort the First Prince from time to time, and occasionally bring a few children to see him."

Bai Ruiji spoke with concern, though she always maintained a respectable facade.

"How are the preparations for the Third Prince's wedding going?"

Su Yun replied, "Consort Chun is personally overseeing the preparations, and they are going very well. It's just that Consort Chun seems to be somewhat dissatisfied with the Third Prince's status."

Bai Ruiji took a sip of tea, seemingly unconcerned, "The Third Princess Consort is from the Borjigit clan of the Khorchin."

“Marrying this princess means that the Third Prince has lost his right to inherit the throne. No wonder Consort Chun is not satisfied. The Third Prince is dull-witted, and the Emperor is also disappointed in him.”

"Actually, the Third Prince's wife has a pretty good status. With her, as long as the Third Prince behaves himself, the struggle for the throne will not threaten him."

Given the Third Prince's personality, he was destined to fail in his bid for the throne. In that sense, the Emperor's actions could be considered a form of protection.

“Yes, the Third Prince is honest and upright, and he is a perfect match for the Third Princess.” Su Yun responded gently.

"Are Yongjue and Yongjin getting used to life in Xiefang Palace?" Bai Ruiji asked with concern, thinking of her two sons who had moved away.