Chapter 291 Another Happy Event

As the procession formed, and the concubines watched them leave, Concubine Ying smiled and whispered to Song Zhao,

"Oh, this is really rare. Concubine Hui can't even take care of herself, so why does the emperor let her take care of the queen? Isn't this just pouring cold water on the blacksmith shop and doing more harm than good?"

Song Zhao smiled and whispered, "All the ministers are here today. It is the duty of the concubine to serve the queen. The emperor just mentioned it casually. How can we really expect her to help the queen?"

Ying Fei said, "That's right. But there is still a vacancy among the four concubines. Hui Fei's father is building a dam and opening a porridge factory in Beijing. I think he is working hard for his daughter. Sister, when the emperor returns, should he grant Hui Fei the title of concubine?"

Song Zhao smiled, "Both Huipin and Yaopin have been in the position of concubines for a long time, and Yaopin has served in the emperor's bed more times. Huipin is still young and needs more experience."

"Yaopin? Ha~" Ying Fei sneered, glanced at Yaopin, and whispered: "What's the use of having a graceful figure? Look at the acne on her face, even with so much powder, it can't be covered. After all, she can't compare to Huipin's youthful and beautiful appearance."

Song Zhao ignored her sarcastic remarks and just laughed it off as a joke.

As the procession moved farther away and the officials withdrew, Xiao Jingheng ordered everyone to go back and pack their bags, and he set off for Lin'an in the afternoon.

When the concubines were leaving with all their respects, Song Zhao seemed to have stood up too quickly, and he staggered and was about to fall while stroking his temples.

Fortunately, Concubine Ying and Concubine Yao were closer to her and supported her.

"Hey, what happened to Sister Yifei?"

Xiao Jingheng also asked with concern: "But are you tired these two days?"

Song Zhaoxu nodded with all her strength, "I am fine, thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."

Although she said she was fine, her face didn't look very good.

Xiao Jingheng thought that Song Zhao had been working hard all night for Ning Wanshuang's matter last night, and he got up before four o'clock today to help him make sobering soup, so he must be very tired.

So he held her hand and said, "You are not feeling well and it is not appropriate for you to travel quickly. Take a break today and rest well. We will go to Lin'an tomorrow."

Then he instructed the attendant, Judge Guo:

"Come and show it to Concubine Yi."

Jiang Deshun moved a stool for Song Zhao to sit on, while Guo Yuanpan took out a white handkerchief and placed it on Song Zhao's wrist, carefully feeling her pulse.

He had a calm expression on his face, but after taking Song Zhao's pulse, he suddenly showed joy.

"This... is a great joyous event!"

He quickly took the Supa and bowed to Xiao Jingheng.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Concubine Yi is already over two months pregnant!"

Xiao Jingheng's brows, which were originally furrowed with concern, suddenly relaxed and were replaced by a look of joy.

"Are you serious?"

Song Zhao also stroked his belly and said in disbelief: "Why don't I have any reaction at all?"

Doctor Guo smiled and said, "It's correct! This is not your first pregnancy, so it's normal for you to have a little pregnancy reaction. This is also a sign of your strong body!"

As soon as the news came out, Song Zhao seemed to have become a hot commodity.

Everyone gathered around her and asked her questions, especially the Queen Mother, who was the happiest.

"This Suzhou Buddhist temple is indeed efficacious. It is worth it that I went in upon seeing the temple and prayed for the prosperity of the emperor's descendants. Good, very good!"

At that time, Song Zhao was already in Xiao Jingheng's arms, and both of them had happy smiles on their faces.

"It is indeed a great thing." While feeling happy, Xiao Jingheng did not forget to ask Guo Yuanpan in detail, "How is Concubine Yi's pregnancy? Can she withstand the fatigue of the southern tour?"

Judge Guo said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. The dragon fetus is stable. And Concubine Yi is pregnant. It would be great for her to go with Your Majesty to relax and enjoy the scenery of Jiangnan. It would also be helpful for the birth of the baby in the future if her body and mind are relaxed."

"That's good." Xiao Jingheng looked at Song Zhao tenderly, and couldn't bear to blame him, saying, "You are pregnant and yet you are so confused that you tire yourself out like this. I feel bad for you. There's no rush to go to Lin'an. You can rest for two days first. When you feel better, we can set off again."

After saying this, he embraced Song Zhao, and they walked away talking and laughing.

Concubine Ying and Concubine Yao had smiles on their faces, but after seeing Xiao Jingheng leave, they both put on serious expressions and felt their cheeks become a little sour.

The two of them lived close to each other, and when they returned to their residence together, Concubine Yao couldn't help but sigh a few times.

Ying Fei asked her, "Hey, sister, why are you sighing so much?"

Yaopin said: "Empress Yi is so lucky. Not long after giving birth to a son, she is pregnant again. But I..."

She looked down at her flat belly, her tone becoming increasingly frustrated, "I've been in the palace for five years, and there's still no sign of any movement in my belly."

"Oh, what you said reminds me of my sad memories. Who doesn't look forward to getting pregnant and having children?"

Although Ying Fei was also sad, she soon smiled again and said to Yao Fei in a low voice:

"But if you think about it, Concubine Yi is pregnant now, which is also a good thing for us."

"Good news?" Concubine Yao was puzzled. "I am confused by what you said, sister."

Ying Fei smiled, "Think about it, now that the Empress and Hui Fei have returned to the palace, the Imperial Concubine has been disliked by the Emperor, and Tong Changzai has just had a miscarriage and is recovering, so it is not appropriate for her to sleep with him. In addition, Yi Fei is pregnant, so the only ones who can sleep with him during the southern tour are us two sisters? This southern tour will take at least two months."

She lowered her eyebrows and looked at Concubine Yao's belly, her smile becoming even brighter: "If fate favors us, you and I may also receive good news soon~"

Yaopin was originally depressed, but after hearing Yingfei's analysis, she began to laugh.

"Sister is smart and wise, unlike sister who is still thinking about it."

Ying Fei waved her hands meaninglessly and said, "We still need to rest for two days, why don't you come to my place today? I just got some top-quality mutton and I'm thinking of cooking it in a hot pot."

Yaopin had no particular dietary restrictions, but she remembered that although Yingfei was from the Adahu tribe, she did not like mutton, so she asked curiously:

"Doesn't Concubine Ying dislike eating mutton?"

Ying Fei said, "I just can't get used to the smell of mutton. So the people from Suzhou thought that I was from Ada and must like to eat mutton, so they sent me a lot. I didn't want to eat it at first, but Ana said that this mutton doesn't have a mutton smell, so one day she cooked it and I tasted it and it was good."

After that, he leaned over to whisper in Yaopin's ear,

"I have heard that if women eat more beef and mutton, they will be more likely to have a boy if they get pregnant in the future."

Yaopin was not thinking about eating and drinking, but when she heard Yingfei say this, she became more interested, "Is there such a saying?"

Ying Fei smiled, "Sister, just look at the Adahu tribe and the Mongolian tribes that are usually there, and you will know something. Aren't there more men than women in Adahu and Mongolia? This is due to the fact that women often eat beef and mutton."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Yao felt as if she had found a treasure.

She nodded repeatedly, and even bowed to Concubine Ying, and said with great gratitude:

"Thank you for your advice, sister. I'd be remiss if you didn't give me your advice."