15 Happy Pulse
◎Do more, talk less◎
"I get annoyed just seeing them. Why are they so arrogant? After all, I'm the legitimate princess. Why are they so arrogant?"
Fu Tao became more and more angry as he spoke, and his crying became louder and louder. Rong Qianyu had to persuade him so that people outside would not hear him.
"These things can't be explained by status. Everyone has their own standards. How can you really be respectful to someone just because of your status? Even if you are respectful on the surface, how can you know what they are doing behind the scenes? They openly give you face, but you also curse them behind their backs, right? People are like this. No one can be completely balanced in dealing with things and people."
It was indeed difficult for a fourteen-year-old girl to understand these things. Fu Tao had a sad face. After a pause, she began to sob again. From time to time, her sobs turned into continuous low cries. She closed her eyes tightly, trying her best to stop sobbing.
"I just don't accept it." She took a deep breath, her face flushed red as she tried to calm herself down.
"You're just a kid. Don't overthink it. Go to bed. You have classes tomorrow morning."
No matter how he tried to persuade him, Fu Tao just kept muttering to himself, "I just don't like Fu Nian."
Always showing one's likes and dislikes on one's face is a taboo in the royal family. She wanted to comfort him, but she could only say empty words.
"A legitimate daughter has her own demeanor. Why bother to argue with others? Just do your best."
"Then she will cause trouble to me too." Fu Tao's eyes were swollen from crying.
"You shouldn't have the intention to harm others, but you must be on guard against others. Don't think too much. Be good and go to sleep." He coaxed Fu Tao, but it took some effort to finally get her to go back to sleep obediently.
"Princess, the prince is asleep." Yu Xie said.
"Just sleep now. Don't wake him up. Cover him with a blanket so he doesn't catch a cold."
"yes."
There were really too many things going on today, which made Rong Qianyu extremely anxious. First, there was her husband, then her mother-in-law, and then this naughty sister-in-law.
"Is Tao'er talking about Concubine Liu Xian's child? How old is this prince now?"
Yu Xie pondered for a moment and said, "The Prince of Jin seems to be seven years older than the Crown Prince. After the Empress had a miscarriage, Concubine Xian became pregnant."
"The child is already that big, so what is the prince's temperament like?"
"The Prince of Jin is the eldest son. He is a man of noble character, well-educated and well-mannered, and he and the Princess are very affectionate. The young prince started learning at the age of three, is intelligent and filial, and is greatly loved by His Majesty and His Majesty."
In this case, this prince must be quite prestigious. It seems that Fu Hua's position as the crown prince is not stable. With such a highly respected elder brother in front of him, it would be difficult for him to sit on the throne.
It would be best if this prince had no ulterior motives. If so, given Fu Hua's age and ability, it would be difficult for him to compete with him.
Yu Xie continued, "The Prince of Jin doesn't live in the palace, so he rarely appears in public. He's usually very low-key and reserved."
"Let's not talk about him anymore. You should go back and rest."
Yujie always loved to talk. Since she was young, Rong Qianyu was always afraid she would say something wrong. "Tomorrow, Concubine Liu and Concubine He will come to tend to the sick. The princess has been here for a few days, and the queen's illness has improved a lot. It's time to relax and take it easy."
Rong Qianyu gave him a look and said, "Do more, talk less, and go down."
She came to the side hall alone, lay on the bed, touched her flat belly and thought, how could Fu Hua be willing to have a child with her? I'm afraid he wouldn't even want to touch it.
She stroked her belly with her palm through the thick cotton coat. She couldn't even imagine that a child was being conceived here. What kind of love would it take to be willing to endure a year of pain and a hidden disease that might accompany her for a lifetime to give birth to a child.
Sometimes I really feel that mothers are great. At that time, there was also a little child in her belly, but in the end, one died and two died, leaving her alone and helpless.
A month had passed since the last incident, and the two had been haggling over their dispute, refusing to give in. Now that the year was drawing to a close and the wedding was imminent, life was finally getting a little better.
The next morning, Fu Hua woke up from his dream and was shocked to find that he had fallen asleep so vaguely.
"Was it she who covered me with the quilt?" Rong Qianyu did not wake him up and covered him with a quilt.
"Prince?" Rong Qianyu entered the room. The two of them were staring at each other. Fu Hua was the first to speak and break the deadlock. "You are not feeling well either. Go back and rest today."
Hearing him say that, Rong Qianyu also smiled and said, "Nothing, I will go back after helping Her Majesty take her medicine this morning."
Bai Yi held her hand, a worried look in his eyes, "I know you are a considerate and sensible child."
"Let me feed the medicine to Her Majesty." Liu Chunyan scooped up a spoonful of medicine and blew it to her lips.
Bai Yi tutted, not wanting to hear that. "You're already a person of status, so stop calling me a slave all the time. You're making fun of me."
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince and Princess are here." Aunt Sun came in and announced.
"Call him in."
"Greetings to the Empress." It was a rare occasion for the two of them to come together. "Greetings to the Queen Mother."
"Come and sit down. There's no need for all these formalities." Bai Yi felt sorry for her and had liked her especially since she entered the palace. Rong Qianyu thought it was false courtesy at first, but gradually she discovered that the queen really valued her very much.
She really treated her as her own daughter, which softened her heart again after not feeling motherly love for more than ten years.
I didn't expect that there really is such a person who cherishes her and loves her.
After just a few words, Liu Zhaoyi started to greet her, "This Lady Liu is truly virtuous. I dare not go beyond her standards for even a moment."
Although Rong Qianyu didn't like to talk much with these irrelevant people, Liu Zhaoyi was her elder after all, and a concubine that the emperor loved very much. Even though she was unwilling, she had to show respect to her on the surface.
Then he echoed, "What the Concubine Zhaoyi said is true. Concubine Liu is a lovely person."
But she still showed no sign of stopping. "Liu Cairen is also a blessed person. She became a talented person in just one go, and will be ranked as an imperial concubine in the future. What a happy event this is."
It was obvious that her expression was meant for Rong Qianyu. Others could become talented women in one go, but this princess who was married to the crown princess in a formal ceremony was not only not favored, but was also not liked at all.
Bai Yi also really didn't like to hear these words. After all, she was the one who discovered this evil relationship. It was an unprecedented story that a mother caught her own son in an affair.
Liu Chunyan was also very tactful and interrupted, "Your Majesty, please take your medicine." She ignored the fight between the two.
She brought the medicine bowl in front of her and blew into it gently. As soon as she brought it closer, the smell of Chinese medicine in her face made her almost nauseous.
Everyone immediately stepped forward to inquire about the situation, "What's wrong? Why are you still feeling nauseous?"
Liu Chunyan felt that she had misbehaved. "I've been craving for coolness lately and ate some ice. I might be feeling unwell. I've misbehaved in front of the palace. Your Majesty, please forgive me."
Bai Yi was worried and anxious, "I should find a doctor to take a good look at it."
"No need, no need, I'm fine, as usual..."
As he spoke, he picked up the medicine bowl, trying his best to prove that he was fine. It was just that the smell of Chinese medicine was very strange, and he felt nauseous at the slightest whiff.
Liu Zhaoyi watched from the side and seemed to have noticed something. "What did you say in the past? You are now the prince's concubine, precious as gold and jade. How can I neglect you?"
"Call the imperial physician. He can come and see me. I've been drinking medicine for several days and I'm feeling very uncomfortable."
Bai Yi ordered someone to call the imperial physician. Liu Chunyan looked flustered, fearing that some trouble would arise because of her.
Doctor Xu arrived and took the Empress's pulse. "Your Majesty is fine now. It's winter now, and the weather is cold and prone to colds. I'll prescribe some blood-nourishing and brain-nourishing medicine. After a period of nourishment, you'll be fine."
"Thank you, Doctor Xu, for taking another look at Lady Liu." Bai Yi then instructed him to take Liu Chunyan's pulse as well.
"yes."
Doctor Xu was an experienced imperial physician from the Imperial Hospital. He placed his hand on Liu Chunyan's pulse through a layer of gauze, repeatedly searching for it. He closed his eyes and frowned, pondering for a long moment before excitedly saying to Bai Yi, "Congratulations to the Empress, congratulations to the Crown Prince, Concubine Liu is pregnant."
Everyone present was surprised and happy, especially Bai Yi, who was extremely surprised, but Rong Qianyu's face was not so good.
"Are you serious?" Bai Yi was overjoyed, completely losing the sick look he had just had.
Doctor Xu solemnly reported, "Yes, Lady Liu's pulse is smooth and round like a rolling ball. It is undoubtedly a happy pulse."
Bai Yi was at a loss for what to do with such a great joyous event. If this baby was born, it would be her first grandson and Fu Hua's first son.
For the eldest son and grandson, such a major event cannot be taken lightly for even a moment.
She propped herself up and sat up, then asked a few more questions, "So, is it okay for her to eat something cold?"
Doctor Xu nodded and said, "If you don't feel any obvious discomfort, eating something cold in winter is not a big deal. Winter is the season for the liver and gallbladder meridians to nourish the fetus. Liver fire is strong, so eating cold food will affect the stomach, causing nausea and vomiting. Therefore, it is best to eat a light diet and avoid eating too greasy food."
"Then, this child must have been drinking..."
This is what Bai Yi is most worried about. The child came suddenly, and... it was for such a reason. She was afraid that the child would be affected.
"Conceiving after drinking alcohol can cause fetal growth retardation. However, if consumed occasionally, in small amounts, it won't have a significant impact on the fetus." Doctor Xu patiently explained for a long time, "Your Majesty and the Crown Prince, don't worry. I'll prescribe some medicine to nourish the mother. I'll do my best to save the child."
She felt relieved when she heard this. "Great, great, great! Doctor Xu, go down and claim the reward. If the child is born safely, the Imperial Hospital will reward you!"
"Thank you, Queen. I will do my best."
After Doctor Xu left, everyone knelt down to congratulate him. This might be the Crown Prince's first grandson, and he would be extremely valued.
"Congratulations to Her Majesty the Queen on the birth of her grandson, and congratulations to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
"Get up, all of you, get up. That's great. You were just talking about it, and now you're here." Bai Yi's smile was reflected in the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes. She couldn't hold back her tears for a long time. "From now on, if you need anything, go find Qianyu, or come to me directly. If you feel uncomfortable, tell me."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Liu Chunyan shrank back as she expressed her gratitude. Although she was of little influence, she was able to understand the situation clearly. With such a big fuss, it seemed that not everyone would be satisfied.
"What a happy event! Liu Cairen got pregnant in one go. I just didn't expect that this first baby is not a legitimate son. You have to work harder on your belly." While praising Liu Chunyan, he suppressed Rong Qianyu openly and secretly.
"Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings, Qianyu is not anxious." Bai Yi saw Rong Qianyu's face showing hesitation and said, "These things can't be rushed. Besides, we know the reasons, so there is nothing worth bragging about."
Liu Zhaoyi had been favored for ten years without an heir, yet she was already the head of the Nine Concubines. She had the Emperor's favor, and knowing Bai Yi's gentle nature, she dared to tease him so brazenly. "That's true, but to give birth to a son requires a blessed person. No matter how noble her status, she's still not as blessed as him."
"Alright, all of you leave now," Bai Yi said, sounding a bit impatient. "Qianyu, you stay."
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