Chen Yuwei: ...Thanks to the system for creating this. With a good foundation, pregnancy is worry-free.
Xia He is now in a state where she does whatever her master says.
Chen Yuwei requested a light makeup look, so Xia He didn't use any rouge or face powder. She simply applied some lightly scented balm and lotion and then stopped.
Chen Yuwei's hairstyle was also very simple, just a regular headdress with a few tassel hairpins inserted at an angle.
"That's good, I'll dress like that from now on."
It reduces both the aggression one carries and the psychological threat one poses to others.
Chen Yuwei reached out and touched her face, then got up and walked out the door with Xia He by her side.
The sedan chair was already prepared at the entrance.
To make her mistress more comfortable, Xia Yu had laid a thick layer of fur on the sedan chair well in advance. Although it was a bit hot at this time, it greatly reduced Chen Yuwei's discomfort.
Chen Yuwei sat in the sedan chair, and with Xia He's command to lift the chair, she was carried to Changchun Palace.
Changchun Palace and Yikun Palace are separated by only one wall. Chen Yuwei arrived early, but she entered the main hall to pay her respects not too late.
Hearing the sparse greetings and salutations of the other concubines, Chen Yuwei smiled and nodded, then sat down in the first chair on her right.
It's no wonder she tried to take Xianfei's place right away. Xianfei, as a secondary consort, could only be promoted to the rank of Consort, and even then, she was ranked after Xianfei's decree. Naturally, Chen Yuwei was stronger than Xianfei.
Sitting opposite Chen Yuwei was Consort Gao Hongshan, whose title was half a rank higher than hers. But that didn't matter; once her child was born, Chen Yuwei would have to make Gao Hongshan step down.
Life in the imperial harem can be simple in some ways, but difficult in others.
Chen Yuwei rested her chin on her hand, staring blankly at the situation in the main hall.
Why
It must be said that the concubines, dressed in palace attire, all exuded an impressive aura.
Especially those who were previously nobody in the mansion, are now dressed very brightly, and might win the emperor's favor, thus turning their fortunes around.
"Consort Shu, what brings you here today? It must have been eight months by now."
Gao Hongshan suddenly spoke, her gaze fixed on Chen Yuwei's protruding belly.
Chen Yuwei raised an eyebrow inwardly, but replied with a smile, "Your Highness, I am indeed eight months pregnant."
Today is our first time paying our respects to each other, and as a member of the inner palace, it is only natural that I must come.
Upon hearing this, Gao Hongshan responded with an "oh," her tone quite meaningful, "Your situation is special. Even if you don't come, I'm sure Her Majesty the Empress is kind and won't say anything more."
With another eight months of pregnancy, it's really dangerous. I think there might be signs of twins.
Consort Shu, you must be careful in everything you do when you are out and about.
Chen Yuwei: ...
The others around them stopped talking because of their conversation.
Regardless of the distance, everyone tacitly pricked up their ears to listen to what they were saying.
Chen Yuwei didn't know what Gao Hongshan was trying to express to her by saying these things.
But one thing is certain: Chen Yuwei will never do as the other party wishes.
"Your Highness, you also said that the Empress is kind and wouldn't hold a grudge against me."
However, as a concubine in the harem, I cannot take advantage of Her Majesty the Empress's reluctance to punish me to break the rules.
It's just a short trip; it's very convenient for me to travel by sedan chair.
"I must thank Your Highness for your kindness; I appreciate it deeply."
With a few words, Chen Yuwei smoothly defused what Gao Hongshan had said, then turned to everyone and waved, "We're all sisters, no need to be so formal."
So, just chat with them and don't try to eavesdrop on their conversations.
Chen Yuwei's words elicited a few awkward laughs from those who heard them, after which they turned around and started chatting idly.
Upon hearing other people's voices in the main hall, Chen Yuwei nodded in satisfaction. Yes, she could now take advantage of the situation.
After a while, the absent people entered the hall. Consort Xian, Hui Fa Na La Tan Yin, saw where Chen Yu Wei was sitting, paused only slightly, and then walked to sit down below Gao Hong Shan.
Gao Hongshan turned her head to look at Hui Fa Na La Tan Yin and sneered.
Without speaking, Gao Hongshan's short, nasal tone conveyed her disdain for Hui Fa Na La Tan Yin.
Hui Fa Na La Tan Yin kept a cold face and ignored Gao Hong Shan.
"affectation!"
Gao Hongshan uttered two words, secretly despising Hui Fa Na La Tan Yin.
snort!
She was a concubine herself, yet she couldn't control Chen Yuwei, who came from the Han Banner Army. It was a real waste of the Hui-fa-na-la clan's surname.
Gao Hongshan was unhappy with Hui Fa Na La Tan Yin for various reasons, including the fact that Hui Fa Na La Tan Yin lived in Yonghe Palace, which was adjacent to Chengqian Palace.
Hui Fa Na La Tan Yin Xing sat upright and steady, unaffected by Gao Hong Shan's emotional fluctuations.
She exhaled and exhaled, trying to calm herself down. It wasn't the time to fight yet, and her goal was not just a minor concubine.
The Hui-fa-na-la clan has taught us for many years that we cannot fail at the last hurdle after just entering the palace.
Her gaze was calm as she looked outside the hall; no one knew what Hui Fa Na La Tan Yin was thinking.
Soon, Empress Fucha Jinyi entered the palace.
"Your humble servant/concubine greets Her Majesty the Empress."
"No need for formalities, please take a seat."
Fucha Jinyi walked to the main seat and sat down. Then she waved her hand, and a group of palace maids carrying trays came forward one by one and delivered them to the seated concubines.
"This is a small token of my appreciation for your relocation to the palace. Please accept it, my dear sisters."
After Fucha Jinyi finished speaking, she gave Donghan a look, and immediately the tray was left behind and the palace maids left.
Donghan was a maidservant promoted by Fucha Jinyi after Dongxue left.
She was still from the Fucha family, but she was smarter and more clever than Dongxue.
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