Chapter 69: Zhen Huan Promoted to Wanpin
Zhen Huan, her master and her servant were laughing and joking happily, but Fang Chunyi didn't look happy at all.
At this moment, she no longer had the innocent look she had in front of Zhen Huan, and she looked extremely angry.
"Why do all the good things happen to Zhen Huan?"
Her personal maid Yu'er stood aside and didn't dare to say a word.
In the eyes of others, especially Zhen Huan, Fang Chunyi is still a child. She loves to eat all kinds of food all day long. It seems that she has not yet understood the emotions between men and women. However, only those who serve her can understand it more clearly.
Everything was just her disguise, just to avoid being targeted by others in this palace so that she could survive more safely.
"Is there any action from the Queen now?"
"My dear, the people in Jingren Palace are always very tight-lipped. I can't find out any information, but I heard that the Queen hasn't looked very good recently."
"First it was Chen Meizhuang, and now it's Zhen Huan. It would be strange if the Queen is in a good mood."
Fang Chunyi looked in the direction of Shuiyuxuan Zhen Huan, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
Sister Wan, don't blame Chun'er. I didn't want to hurt you, but who made you block my way?
She lowered her head and thought for a long time. Not knowing what she thought of, she turned around and went back into the house.
Here in Jingren Palace, it was just as Fang Chunyi had guessed. Yixiu was in a really bad mood. To be more precise, it was an extremely bad mood.
"Empress, Concubine Wan is now pregnant. I think it's time to promote her."
The Queen's face was still full of excitement at the rare visit of the Emperor to Jingren Palace, but she heard these words.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Wan has only been in the palace for less than two years, and she has already been promoted from a concubine to a noble. Isn't this a bit inappropriate? Will it attract criticism from others?"
No matter how much she hated the mention of Zhen Huan, she always looked virtuous and her words seemed to be for the emperor's benefit.
"Why not? I don't think there's anything wrong with it. Concubine Wan has always been virtuous and kind, and she has great respect for the Empress. I have made up my mind to choose a day to confer her the title of Concubine Wan. I think the second day of next month is a good date, so let's hold the consecration ceremony on that day."
"But what about Lady Wan's current health? Isn't this too hasty?"
Although the queen knew that the situation might be irreversible, she still wanted to try her best.
"How difficult is this? Can't such a huge palace even prepare for a coronation ceremony?"
"Yes, I will do my best to complete this matter."
"Your Majesty, Qi is no longer able to take care of the Third Prince. I am thinking that since I have no children, why not take the Third Prince..."
The queen was very angry when she found out that Qi did not commit suicide as she wished. Later, because of the emperor's order, she could not take any other action, so she gave up the idea of attacking her.
In her opinion, Qi Da Ying was useless after all, and such a person was not worth her further energy.
However, as the concubines in the palace saw that they had more and more children, they had to make plans for themselves in advance.
Unfortunately, she was interrupted by the emperor before she could finish her words.
"Empress, I know you are always virtuous and kind, and have always treated the children of other concubines well. However, the Third Prince is already quite old, and now has a teacher to teach him. You can just pay more attention to his daily life, and there is no need to raise him specifically under your name."
"Okay, I won't have dinner here. Wanpin has been feeling unwell recently. If the Queen has nothing else to do, please don't summon her."
The emperor left Jingren Palace after saying this, not caring how much shock this incident brought to Yixiu.
What was the emperor guarding against? He simply wanted a son from an abandoned concubine, but he was rejected without hesitation.
"Zhen Huan, Zhen Huan, it's Zhen Huan again!"
Yixiu didn't know how many times the Emperor had targeted Zhen Huan. She endured it again and again, and in anger she slammed the table.
The emperor must have forgotten how long it has been since he had a meal at her place. In the past, he would come to Jingren Palace regularly on the 15th of every month. Now, anyone can divert his attention, but she just can't keep the emperor.
"Jianqiu, you said before that An Changzai went to Suiyuxuan. What did he do there?"
"It seems that some spices were sent to Wanpin as a gift for her."
"Oh, this An Changzai has a lot on her mind."
Yixiu said no more and lowered her head in thought for a long time.
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"What? Zhen Huan was promoted to Wanpin?"
Fang Chunyi, who was already unhappy, became even more furious when he learned about this.
The news that Zhen Huan was promoted to concubine spread throughout the harem on the second day. Although the formal enthronement ceremony had not yet been held, the emperor's decree had been issued and could not be false.
Didn't the Queen always dislike Zhen Huan? How come Zhen Huan was promoted repeatedly under her nose? Was it just because she was pregnant?
"Yu'er, it's been a while since we entered the palace, right?"
"Yes, my lady, we have been here for two years."
"Yes, I am not young anymore, it is time for me to move on."
Fang Chunyi wondered what she was thinking. She looked outside and asked, "Has the Emperor still been coming to Suiyuxuan so often recently?"
In order to prevent others from seeing through his disguise, Fang Chunyi spent most of his time in the past two years playing in various places in the palace. He only occasionally went to Suiyuxuan to play with Zhen Huan, and asked Yu'er to keep an eye on the movements in Suiyuxuan on a daily basis.
"My dear lady, I have noticed that the Emperor still comes here quite often."
"Let's go, it's time for us to go see my good sister."
Fang Chunyi and Yu'er soon arrived at Suiyuxuan.
"Chun'er, come in quickly. I just made some snacks here. Try them and see if they suit your taste."
When Zhen Huan saw Fang Chunyi, a smile immediately appeared on her face. This child had come here every time in the past two years to look for delicious food. She was really like her younger sister at home, a child who loved to eat.
"Sister Wan, Chun'er is here to congratulate you. Congratulations on becoming a concubine."
Fang Chunyi's face was full of an innocent smile, and there was no sign of anger at all when she pulled Zhen Huan and acted coquettishly.
However, whether it was a coincidence or what, Zhen Huan felt an uncontrollable wave of nausea the moment Fang Chunyi approached her.
"Hey, sister, what's wrong with you? Sister!"
Fang Chunyi seemed to be frightened. She nervously held Zhen Huan's body and took out a handkerchief from her bag to wipe the sweat from her forehead.
But she didn't expect that the handkerchief seemed to have a smell that was not there usually, which made Zhen Huan feel even more uncomfortable.
"My lord, my lord, what's wrong with you?"
"I'm sorry, Concubine Chun, my young lady may be having morning sickness. I need to help my young lady into the house to rest. I may not be able to accompany you today."
Huanbi and Liuzhu were very nervous when they saw Zhen Huan suddenly vomiting, because Fang Chunyi often came to Suiyuxuan and had a good relationship with her mistress, so they were very respectful to her.
"Hurry up, Sister Wan's health is urgent, so I won't bother you for now."
"Sister Wan, I'll come see you when you feel better."
An embarrassed expression immediately appeared on Fang Chunyi's face. After greeting Zhen Huan, she turned and left.
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