After Concubine Wen was canonized, she certainly did not live up to everyone's expectations. For three consecutive days, the emperor stayed in the Yanx Palace, and she seemed to be on the verge of surpassing Concubine Jin.
But she did not forget the favor of his promotion. After sending valuable gifts to Shoukang Palace and Fengluan Palace, she chose an afternoon to visit the side hall where Wei Shuyi lived.
Wen Yu was making a fire and cooking soup. The room was warm and the curtains completely blocked out the cold outside, making it feel like late spring.
"I've heard from my own boudoir that the Emperor once ordered the Imperial Master to personally create numerous ice sculptures to make it easier for Concubine Xi to cool down. They don't melt in the heat, but they cool in the wind. Coming here today, I almost thought the Emperor had bestowed upon me some new treasure. They're so warm!"
Concubine Wen rubbed her red hands, and the maid took off her cloak. She then sat next to Wei Shuyi and stared at Wen Yu without blinking.
"This concubine greets the noble lady..."
"Hey! Sister, what are you doing?!" Noble Lady Wen quickly leaned over to support her. "We're all family, why are we being polite? What delicious food are you making? This is the first time I've seen someone bring cooking utensils into the inner hall. It smells so good!"
Wen Yu stirred the thick soup and answered for her, "My lady, I'm making pigeon soup today, and it's almost done. My lady, would you like to try it?"
Noble Lady Wen did not refuse: "Okay! The food made in the small kitchen of Yanxi Palace is too sweet and not tasty. How about letting me try my sister's food?"
So, two bowls of soup were placed on the table one after another.
Noticing that the meat in the bowl was divided equally, Consort Wen immediately put a few pieces of firm lean meat into Wei Shuyi's bowl. "Sister, I just wanted some soup! How could I eat your portion of meat?"
"Since you have condescended to me, I think it's okay to treat you as a sister and give you an equal portion of the meat. I hope you enjoy your meal."
In the process of going back and forth, the food in the bowl returned to its original state.
Noblewoman Wen understood the meaning and stopped trying to refuse. She tasted it carefully: "Hmm... It's delicious! Was it made by the imperial chef or this aunt?"
"Actually, the best cook in the side hall is the talented lady next door. But she has been infected with a serious illness recently and is still recovering. Wen Yu went there to secretly learn a few dishes, as long as they suit your taste."
"A talented lady? Oh, she's also a pregnant sister!" Noble Lady Wen once again examined her prominent belly. "My sister once heard from mother that a pointed belly is more likely to give birth to a son. It seems that the biological mother of this eldest prince must be my sister!"
"I'll borrow your sister's good words, but I want a princess more."
"That won't do! If I stay in the capital and look for a prince consort, it's fine. But if I end up marrying off as a foreign prince when I'm old enough, wouldn't my sister be heartbroken?"
Concubine Wen's words touched Wei Shuyi's heart.
At this time, the Great Zhou was powerful and had successively conquered several small countries on the border.
So, what next?
Can she always have peace in her life?
"Look, my sister just said a few more words, and I'm already worried! So, the prince is still the best! No matter what, he won't leave the capital and become an idle prince. He must be granted a mansion and land as soon as possible, which will benefit future generations... If the emperor takes a fancy to him, this..."
"Be careful with your words!" Wei Shuyi interrupted her. "Sister, you've just entered the palace and should be cautious. We should not talk too much about matters involving the court."
"Okay, I'll listen to my sister!"
Lady Wen turned and waved to the maid: "Quick, bring me my gift!"
Wen Yu looked over curiously: it was an exquisite wooden box, which looked quite large and heavy from the outside. He wondered what was inside.
"Sister, you don't think I'm going to give you silver, do you?" Noble Lady Wen teased, then opened the wooden box herself. "I still want to keep my original blessing. I hope you'll have a son and rise to prominence!"
It turned out to be a white jade statue of Guanyin, the Goddess of Childbirth!
The whole body is crystal clear and looks like solidified fat.
The Bodhisattva has a dignified demeanor and a compassionate expression that is carved so vividly that it is obvious that he is not an ordinary piece.
Wei Shuyi took it with both hands: "I'm sorry for the expense..."
"As long as it benefits Sister, what's wrong with spending some money from the treasury?" Concubine Wen looked around and pointed at the makeshift incense table. "How about putting it there? I think it's quite suitable."
"Wen Yu, let it go."
"yes."
With the protection of such a noble jade statue, Wei Shuyi really felt much more comfortable in the next few days, and the swelling of his ankles also eased.
Wen Yu squatted beside her and gave her a massage. "Lady Wen was really willing to put in the effort. I don't know where she got the Guanyin statue from, but it's quite effective. I heard that you have to pray to the statue many times to see the effect. Sincerity is the key! Didn't she pray to it day and night many times before giving it to you, young lady?"
Every time Qu Yuexi saw her, her eyes would be fixed on her belly, and she seemed to be very eager to have a child. She had also mentioned more than once that she liked children.
If Qu Yuexi prayed for a child day and night, it would be somewhat believable.
However, thinking of his elder sister, Wei Shuyi felt that the possibility was greater.
The emperor's favorite girl has not been able to conceive for several years. This is more embarrassing than if someone else had a miscarriage.
"Yao'er."
Suddenly hearing Xie Yanci's voice, her right leg moved and hit the edge of the bed, making a slight sound.
After the incident at Changyin Pavilion, she hoped that Xie Yanci would temporarily forget about her. The guilt hidden in her heart that appeared from time to time made her not know how to face the king who was "jointly used".
"I should have let Yang Mingrui know earlier. Look how scared you were!" Xie Yanci sat over and leaned over to gently rub the red part of her body. "It won't be long before our child is born. I have to keep an eye on it."
He didn't mention anything about Qu Yuexi, and she didn't dare to ask too much.
Seeing his actions at this moment, the guilt spread further, stuck in the throat, and was speechless.
"I haven't been with you for a while, and you seem to have become... your old self again."
The emperor didn't wait for her to answer and continued, "Blame me. I could have made more time to accompany you."
"No, that's not the case. I was just too excited and couldn't speak." Wei Shuyi looked at her hands, which were tightly wrapped by him, and couldn't help but laugh at herself, "Your Majesty, look, even my hands have become a lot fatter, like steamed buns with yeast dough."
"Plumpy and thin, each has its own beauty, and so do you."
She suddenly felt that she was very incompetent. It had happened several times in a row. She could have said something at the moment of tenderness to take the relationship to the next level.
But she just felt dizzy!
What followed was abdominal pain!
"Well!"
"Yao'er?!" Xie Yanci also noticed something was wrong and hurriedly supported her, "Where do you feel uncomfortable?!"
"My stomach hurts."
She could see with her own eyes that something was jumping at the tip of her firm abdomen, and the frequency was getting faster and faster, making her unable to bear it!
"Call the imperial physician!"
Eunuch Yang hurried out to make arrangements. She lay on her back in the emperor's arms, feeling inexplicably anxious.
It's been such a long month, nothing should go wrong, right?
At that time, I fell off the carriage in the suburbs of Beijing and was safe and sound. I will be able to escape danger this time as well, right?
She gradually broke out in a cold sweat from the pain, and her hand, which was holding his, loosened and dropped.
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