Emperor Yuanwu stayed in Zuo Qianrou's palace for several days in a row.
late at night.
Laughter echoed from Zuo Qianrou's palace, keeping Consort Zhen tossing and turning, unable to sleep.
The next day, before dawn.
The imperial physician was summoned from Consort Zhen's palace.
Emperor Yuanwu and Zuo Qianrou stood on either side of Consort Zhen's bed.
"Sister, what's wrong? You look terrible." Zuo Qianrou asked with concern.
"When you first became pregnant, didn't the imperial physician repeatedly tell you to rest in bed? How come you suddenly had a miscarriage?" Emperor Yuanwu's face was gloomy, and he seemed to have lost much of his former patience.
“I…” Consort Zhen paused, unsure of what to say.
"It's good that you're pregnant. Take good care of yourself and rest. I don't know what you're thinking all day long, always making trouble for the fetus. Alright, you rest now, I have to go to the morning court." After saying this, Emperor Yuanwu walked out of Qingfeng Garden without looking back.
Consort Zhen stared at his departing figure.
There was a hint of sadness in her expression.
I remember he once told her in the same gentle way, "I will give you anything you like."
In her mind's eye was the favor Emperor Yuanwu bestowed upon her when she first entered the palace.
Tears streamed down my face uncontrollably.
Zuo Qianrou hurriedly sat down by her bedside and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"Sister, please don't be sad. The Emperor may not be in a good mood. I heard from the court that General Lu encountered some difficulties while fighting on the front lines. Sister, you should take good care of the baby in your belly and rest well."
Consort Zhen closed her eyes and remained silent.
She had only been in the palace for a day.
Emperor Yuanwu even discussed matters from the previous dynasty with her.
If she can't keep the child in her womb, she might never have a place in the harem again.
Zuo Qianrou chatted with her for a couple more minutes, then returned to her palace.
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Consort Shu is holding Mu Qianqian as they feed the seven-colored bird.
Bin'er walked in from outside.
"What's going on at Qingfeng Garden? The imperial physicians have been coming and going non-stop?" Consort Shu asked curiously.
"It seems that Consort Zhen's pregnancy is unstable and she is showing signs of being pregnant," Bin'er said truthfully.
"So soon you're showing signs of pregnancy?" Consort Shu frowned slightly. "I've heard that Zuo Qianrou has been going to see the Empress quite often lately."
"That's true," Bin'er said. "I originally thought that her father, who interacted more with the General, would be closer to the Empress."
“Her father intended to marry her to my second brother, and given my relationship with Consort Zhen, she naturally had to avoid suspicion. But the Empress…” Consort Shu seemed to remember something: “How did the matter I asked you to handle with White Whale and Black Whale go?”
"Your Majesty, rest assured." Bin'er's expression was exceptionally serious. "Everything is ready."
at the same time.
The Golden Palace.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report." Minister Su of the Censorate walked to the center of the main hall.
"What is it, Minister Su?" Emperor Yuanwu asked.
"Your Majesty, many shops in the capital city today have been selling items from the palace, some of which are even imperial goods," Lord Su said solemnly.
"What? A royal item." Emperor Yuanwu's brow furrowed deeply.
"Yes, Your Majesty," Lord Su said solemnly. "It is said that there is more than one."
"Investigate." Emperor Yuanwu waved his hand and said, "This matter is entrusted to you, Lord Su. Investigate thoroughly and get to the bottom of this within three days."
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