Chapter 110 Qiao is pregnant
After three rounds of drinking.
Murong Shili took a step forward, walked to the center of the hall, saluted to the emperor sitting on the dragon throne, and said:
"Today is the auspicious day when my father is hosting a banquet for King Yuesha to show the friendship between our dynasty and the Western Regions. In this situation, I, your son, have something to learn, so I specially composed a poem to present to you!"
As he spoke, he began to read in front of everyone:
"The moon is full on the Fairy Terrace, and the flags are dancing with dragons and snakes. The Western Regions pay homage to the holy and wise ruler... A song of peace, a toast to the prosperous times."
A poem has been finished.
The emperor was delighted. "Well done, Prince Duan, your talent has improved again. Someone, give my Duan stone inkstone with cloud pattern to Prince Duan."
Murong Shili was delighted in his heart, but said modestly, "This inkstone is my father's favorite thing. How dare I use it?"
"Your talent is really put to good use." The emperor praised him highly. He felt that Prince Duan was very proud of him because he could show off his son's talent in front of the guests.
The emperor looked at King Yuesha, "What does King Yuesha think?"
Ye Yan immediately praised him highly, "Your Highness Prince Duan is extremely talented and brilliant..."
A group of court officials from Prince Duan's party also vied with each other to praise him.
For a time, Prince Duan became the center of attention. He glanced at Xie Ruojiao with a look of pride, thinking that Xie Ruojiao must have been impressed by his talent.
It was worth it that he had been painstakingly preparing this poem half a month ago.
Taking another look at the gloomy-faced prince opposite him, Murong Shili's smile deepened.
He is quite cunning.
The prince was not provoked by words but was asked to compose a poem.
Because he and the emperor both knew the prince's abilities. He encouraged him to write poetry even though he knew the prince's talent was average. In the eyes of the emperor, he was deliberately embarrassing his brother...
It will definitely displease the emperor.
The emperor praised him and gave him rewards, and the ministers fawned over him, while the prince could only sit on the sidelines as a spectator, which had already boosted his prestige.
Murong Shicheng watched this scene, helpless and furious, "My father actually gave him his imperial inkstone. Doesn't that mean that in the eyes of outsiders, he will be able to take over the throne in the future!"
Fan Ziyi said calmly, "Don't be anxious, Your Highness."
As he spoke, he stood up and praised, "Your Highness Prince Duan is indeed a famous talent in the capital, with the talent of a Jinshi. It is a blessing for Daxia to have such a loyal minister and for Your Majesty to have such a good son!"
Murong Shili's eyes darkened slightly. This was pointing out that no matter how talented he was, he was just like those Jinshi who passed the imperial examination, just a minister.
The two sides exchanged sharp words again, back and forth...
To stupid people, the two sides appear to be getting along harmoniously, but to smart people, they can see that they are just about to roll up their sleeves and fight.
Jiang Rong watched the show for a while, secretly thinking that Prince Duan was at a disadvantage and needed to win over a military family in order to be on par with the Crown Prince.
If he gave her an ordinary Princess Duan, he could still get rid of her and then target the Xie family.
Unless he is given a general position.
The Dong family is a good fit.
Didn't he choose Dong Xiqin in the end? She had to make this a good marriage!
Once he possesses power equal to that of the crown prince, the crown prince's party will feel a strong sense of crisis and will certainly deal with him for themselves.
Fan Ziyi is not a good person.
Jiang Rong thought about this and smiled with satisfaction.
…
After the palace banquet.
The next morning, the palace servants brought a bunch of tributes bestowed by the emperor. This was also customary.
Every time foreign envoys came to offer tribute, the emperor would give a portion to the princes' and princesses' palaces...
"Old Concubine Dowager, this Soft Cloud Forge is made of a rare velvet flower that is a specialty of the Western Regions. It is as soft as clouds and very rare. There are only five pieces in total. His Majesty has bestowed it on the Crown Prince, Prince Duan, Prince Ying and the Princess. Apart from them, only your Prince Bei's Mansion has this honor!" The eunuch who presented the gift had a flattering smile on his face.
Old Concubine Xie smiled and said, "Your Majesty has always been kind to us. The Xie family is grateful for the grace and will always remember it in our hearts. And please, eunuch, convey our gratitude to the Northern Palace."
The nanny stepped forward and stuffed a heavy purse into the eunuch's hand.
The eunuch smiled and said, "Thank you, Madam Concubine, for your reward! I understand. I will take my leave now!"
After the palace maid who delivered the gift left.
Concubine Zhao's eyes fell on the soft cloud satin and she couldn't take her eyes away.
Old Concubine Xie instructed the maid, "Send a copy of the things sent from the palace to each room. Send the soft cloud satin to Jinyuyuan."
The old concubine always sent the unique items to Xie Lingxi's courtyard.
As the crown prince, Xie Lingxi should indeed have a higher share than others.
"Mother-in-law, wait a minute..." Concubine Zhao hurriedly tried to stop her.
Old Concubine Xie looked at her, "What objection do you have?"
"My daughter-in-law has good news to tell you. Qiao is pregnant!" Concubine Zhao's tone was full of pride.
Old Concubine Xie was overjoyed when she heard this. "What? Qiao is pregnant? How long has it been?"
"It's only been two months." Concubine Zhao replied, "I was just planning to tell you... She had been recuperating from illness for some time, and was worried that she would not be able to keep the child. Now that the pregnancy is stable, I dare to tell you..."
"That's great! Thanks to our ancestors, our Xie family has another child!" Old Concubine Xie was very happy. "I'll go to Zhaoguang Garden to see her. Is she well?"
"My mother-in-law is a blessed person. You should go and see her. How can she not be blessed?" Concubine Zhao smiled slightly, glanced at the soft cloud satin, and said:
"You know, children's skin is the most delicate. I heard that this soft cloud satin is the softest, so I think it is the best for children. I wonder if the mother-in-law will leave it for her unborn grandson."
Old Concubine Xie nodded and said, "You are right. Let's send the soft cloud satin to Zhaoguang Garden."
She favors Xie Lingxi, but that doesn't mean she doesn't love her other grandchildren.
If other grandchildren need anything special, she will naturally give it to them.
Soft cloud satin is suitable for making clothes for children, so let’s start with Zhaoguangyuan.
Pick out some other good things and send them to Jinyuyuan.
…
In Jinyuyuan.
"Crown Princess, Qiao is pregnant!" Feicui came in to report.
Jiang Rong was flipping through an account book. Hearing this, he paused and said, "Prepare a gift, the pair of doucai lotus leaf vases. Let's go and congratulate them."
The eldest sister-in-law is pregnant.
She should have gone to congratulate.
When Jiang Rong arrived, Zhaoguang Garden was already bustling with activity.
The grandmother came to see Mrs. Qiao, gave her a jade bracelet, told her to take good care of her pregnancy, and left.
Concubine Li came with her daughter to congratulate.
This was the first time that Concubine Zhao felt so proud and showed off in front of Concubine Li.
Mrs. Qiao was not yet pregnant, but she was already wearing a very loose dress, and was supported by two maids...
The maid came to report, "The Crown Prince's Consort is here to congratulate you!"
"Why don't you invite the Crown Prince's wife in quickly!" Concubine Zhao raised her thin lips in a half-smile.
When he saw Jiang Rong coming in, he immediately said:
"Rong'er, there is one thing you must not blame your stepmother for! The Royal Concubine originally intended to give you this soft cloud satin awarded by the palace. But because Qiao was pregnant, I asked for it. You shouldn't bother with an unborn child, right?"
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