Chapter 136 If You Say You Don’t Like It, Then You Don’t Like It
Concubine Yan stared at the handkerchief intently, frowning and asking, "Musk?"
Seeing her puzzled expression, Liu Yuetang asked in surprise, "Sister, don't you know what musk is?"
Concubine Yan shook her head slightly.
Liu Yuetang quickly explained: "Musk is a powerful weapon that harms the fetus. Pregnant women will have a miscarriage if they smell it, and those who are not pregnant will become infertile if they smell it too much."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Yan unconsciously touched her lower abdomen, raised her handkerchief to cover her nose and said, "This thing is so harmful to women, why do you want to use it, sister?"
Liu Yuetang smiled softly, "Sister, you may not know this, but although this medicine is poisonous, it's also a good remedy for swelling and pain. I once fell from a rockery at home and have been suffering from hand pain ever since. Only by massaging with frankincense oil and musk can I relieve the pain and swelling."
Yan Jieyu looked at Liu Yuetang's arm and said, "Sister, you must use it less to avoid hurting yourself."
Liu Yuetang raised her hand and pressed An's shoulder: "I know, I only use it when my hand disease flares up. Besides, musk is a special medicinal material. The Imperial Hospital only gives me a small amount each time, and I need to register it, which is very troublesome."
"Because I was going to Chunxi Palace, I took the medicine and washed up before going out, but I forgot to change my handkerchief, which scared my sister."
Yan Jieyu shook her head slightly: "It's nothing, it's just a small handkerchief, and I didn't smell any fragrance."
As they were talking, Mingpin came over holding the hand of a palace maid. Liu Yuetang and Yan Jieyu hurriedly bowed and greeted her, then followed Mingpin into Chunxi Palace.
For a moment, the hall was filled with melodious music and graceful dancing.
The concubines in each palace were all dressed in gorgeous clothes, with cloud-like hair and flower-like faces, and their heads were covered with pearls and jade.
The protagonist today is undoubtedly Concubine Mei. It is both her enthronement ceremony and her son's full moon banquet.
She raised her glass with a sweet smile and drank glass after glass of wine with Xiao Heng.
After the third prince woke up, Xiao Heng held him and teased him for a long time.
Xiao Chengan and Xiao Chengyi on the side watched eagerly.
Seeing this, the Queen said, "Your Majesty, please let me hold him."
Xiao Heng handed the third prince to the queen, and when he looked up, he saw Xiao Chengan and Xiao Chengyi looking at him.
He quickly waved to them: "An'er, Yi'er, come here."
Xiao Cheng'an and Xiao Chengyi walked quickly to Xiao Heng's side. He picked them up, one in each hand, and said kindly, "When An'er and Yi'er were little, your father held you like this. Look, you've grown up so quickly."
Xiao Cheng'an tilted his head and asked, "When I was born, was I also as small as my third brother?"
"Yes, when you were born, your face was even smaller, and it was red and very cute."
Xiao Cheng'an chuckled, the sound of a crisp bell ringing.
Xiao Chengyi, on the other hand, sat in Xiao Heng's arms with an expressionless face, not moving at all.
Seeing this, Xiao Heng stroked his head and asked, "Yier, do you like your brother?"
Xiao Chengyi didn't say anything, just nodded slightly.
Three years old should be a very lively and cheerful age.
He was dull and timid, and the more crowded the place, the more afraid he became.
Especially when talking to Xiao Heng, perhaps knowing that his father was the emperor, he dared not speak in front of him, and even dared not look up at him.
Therefore, Xiao Heng rarely experienced the joy of being a father to his second son.
"The Emperor has chosen a name for your third brother. An'er and Yi'er, do you think Xiao Chengmo or Xiao Chengye sounds better?"
Xiao Cheng'an's shiny black eyes rolled around: "Son, I think Ye sounds good."
"What do you think, Yi'er?" Xiao Heng looked at Xiao Chengyi with a gentle expression again.
Meipin frowned deeply as she painted the delicate distant mountains.
Why should he give his son's name to a child who is still wet behind the ears?
Then, Meipin opened her mouth and said, "Your Majesty, the Second Prince is still so young, what does he know?"
Concubine Chu on the side was unhappy and stared at Concubine Mei with cold eyes: "As the elder brother, it is only right for Yi'er to name his younger brother. And although Yi'er is quiet, he understands everything."
As she spoke, she looked at Xiao Chengyi tenderly: "Yier, who do you think sounds better, Mo or Ye?"
Xiao Chengyi blushed when everyone looked at him, his hands tightly clutching his robes, and he whispered, "Ye... Ye sounds nice."
"Okay, then the third prince's name will be Xiao Chengye." Xiao Heng decided on the name of the third prince in one breath.
Although Meipin was unhappy, she did not dare to get angry.
Fortunately, the word "Ye" has a better meaning than "Mo", as "Ye" means bright and dazzling.
She stood up and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for naming the Third Prince."
Liu Yuetang looked at Concubine Mei. Her sleeves were graceful and charming in her gorgeous attire.
However, the waist is still a little thicker, and the eyes are slightly darker.
Women are indeed different after giving birth.
Concubine Yan stroked her belly slowly. In seven months, the baby in her belly would be born.
The emperor loves children so much, she believes that no matter whether the baby in her belly is a boy or a girl, the emperor will only like it more.
After all, the emperor dotes on me so much right now.
Thinking of this, she picked up the orange on the table with a smile.
But her thoughts were interrupted by Xiao Heng's voice: "Yan Jieyu, oranges have a cool nature, so you should eat less."
Yan Jieyu was slightly startled, then put down the orange and looked at Xiao Heng with soft eyes: "Yes, then I won't eat it."
Xiao Heng knocked on the table and said, "Take this plate of loquats to Concubine Yan."
It was the time when loquats were just coming out, and there were only a few on the table, but Xiao Heng gave the entire plate of loquats to Concubine Yan, which showed how much he doted on her.
Concubine Yan stood up, flattered: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
She lowered her head, and the beads on her temples rustled against her rosy cheeks, like a shy crabapple flower that was about to bloom but could not.
Xiao Heng stared at her deeply, raised his lips and said, "Zhi'er, please sit down quickly. You are not feeling well, so don't worry about these etiquettes."
A familiar name made everyone pale in comparison.
A "clang" sound was heard.
The tenderness on Xiao Heng's face disappeared immediately. He looked up and saw Liu Yuetang looking at the overturned teacup on the table with a pale face.
Liu Yuetang rarely lost her composure like this, so the Queen quickly asked with concern, "Jieyu Xi, are you feeling unwell?"
Liu Yuetang slowly stood up, her eyes and eyebrows filled with melancholy and sorrow: "It is my fault for being disrespectful."
The Queen was about to speak when Xiao Heng said coldly, "Jieyu Xi, you've been in the palace for a year now. Haven't you learned the rules and etiquette yet?"
Liu Yuetang hurried to the center of the hall, plopped down on her knees, and said in a trembling voice, "It was my fault that I was distracted for a moment and broke the rules."
Xiao Heng snorted coldly: "Do you also know that you have broken the rules?"
"Empress, what is the punishment for being disrespectful in front of the Emperor?"
The queen was stunned and looked at Xiao Heng in surprise.
She knew very well how much the emperor favored Concubine Xi in the past.
Every time he sent tribute, Xiao Heng would not forget to send an extra portion to Jinxiu Pavilion.
Especially when Rongguo sent the Liuyingsha last time, he immediately said that Concubine Xi liked purple and asked him to leave the purple to Concubine Xi.
Except for Concubine Zhao, the Emperor never remembered the preferences of the people in the palace.
But I just remember that Concubine Xi likes the color purple, and she likes to eat lychees and bayberries.
How come you just say you don’t like it now?
Not only the Queen, but all the concubines in the six palaces sat up straight and looked at Liu Yuetang and Xiao Heng with different expressions.
Seeing this, Concubine Yan slowly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, Concubine Xi has always been polite. I think she broke the rules today because she was not feeling well. Your Majesty, please don't blame Concubine Xi."
Her voice was soft and delicate, slowly wiping away the anger on Xiao Heng's face.
Xiao Heng pondered and said, "Forget it. Since Concubine Yan pleaded for you, I will forgive you this time. You can return to the palace first."
Liu Yuetang stared at Xiao Heng in a daze, her slightly red eyes seemed to show surprise and heartache.
After a long while, her lips trembled slightly, and she uttered a few words with an unsteady breath: "I will take my leave."
When she turned around, she raised her jade hand and gently touched the corner of her eyes, and her peripheral vision caught sight of Concubine Yu's expression.
The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, but apart from the sneer on her face, there was a strange look.
Liu Yuetang turned around and walked out step by step. When she reached Su Nanqing, she looked at her hesitantly, wanting to say something. Just as she was about to stand up, Liu Yuetang shook her head at her.
She pursed her lips and sat down again.
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