The people in the main hall gradually learned that Consort Chun was pregnant.
Each had their own channels, and Consort Chun's pregnancy was discovered in Qixiang Palace. It was impossible that no one, whether it was the imperial physician who examined her pulse or the palace servants who served her, could have escaped detection.
News like this spreads like wildfire.
"Really pregnant? Hmph, Consort Chun is so lucky," came a few sarcastic remarks from not far away.
Chen Yuwei looked over and saw that it was Gao Hongshan. She immediately lost the desire to investigate further.
Gao Hongshan was unaware that Chen Yuwei had once again disliked her. After pondering for a moment, she turned to Consort Xian beside her and said, "Don't you think this is a bit strange?"
Consort Xian remained as still as a meditating monk, completely ignoring Gao Hongshan's attempt to speak. "Why do you find it strange? Consort Chun is pregnant; it's a good thing."
The imperial harem has gained a new imperial heir. Not to mention that the abundance of offspring is a unique continuation of the Qing Dynasty, the fact that there are more offspring means that women like them are more likely to conceive.
Consort Xian vaguely thought about her physical condition and decided that after returning to the palace, she would send someone to thoroughly test Consort Chun.
This person is definitely hiding a secret.
Gao Hongshan scoffed, "I didn't say it was a bad thing."
Gao Hongshan rolled her eyes at Consort Xian and couldn't help but say a few words of gossip, "You must be very envious."
Consort Xian smiled calmly, "I envy you, Your Highness. Isn't she the same?"
Both of them are rare examples of high-ranking concubines who never gave birth or became pregnant.
Consort Xian could use age as an excuse, but Gao Hongshan was much older than Hui Fa Na La Tan Yin. These words, spoken by Consort Xian in self-deprecation, clearly struck Gao Hongshan's heart.
Gao Hongshan: ...
Gao Hongshan, feeling as if she had been shot in the heart, gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with hatred as if she wanted to skin Hui Fa Na La Tan Yin alive.
snort!
You have no words!
No wonder the Emperor rarely visits Yonghe Palace; there's a reason for it all.
Why did Consort Xian, who is so unlikable, go to the past to seek out suffering?
These two are quite peculiar; they don't get along well with each other, but occasionally they miraculously manage to exchange a few words.
Although after a few sentences, most of the time it would end with Gao Hongshan getting so angry at Hui Fa Na La Tan Yin's few words that she would jump up and down, and then refuse to speak.
It started strong but ended weakly.
Chattering and chattering, the people in the hall began to talk amongst themselves.
Consort Chun's pregnancy served as a convenient excuse, and the palace gradually became more lively because of it.
The conversation had veered off course, and some people were even secretly asking when Chen Yuwei would leave.
Chen Yuwei smiled and turned the conversation to Fucha Jinyi outside the door, emphasizing that she would not leave until the Empress spoke.
Those who wanted to take the opportunity to return to the palace: ...
“We’ve been waiting in the main hall for so long, who knows how Consort Jia is doing? Even if things aren’t going well, she should be giving birth by now.”
One of the new concubines who entered the palace last year, Borjigit, complained.
"Why don't you send me out to check and at least give us some definite news?"
As a member of the same clan as the Borjigit nobles, another Borjigit noble turned his attention to Chen Yuwei.
Chen Yuwei countered by asking Consort Xian and Consort Gao, "What do you mean, Consort Gao and Consort Xian?"
Gao Hongshan shrugged, looking impatient. "It's fine to go out and find out."
Consort Xian nodded, "Thank you for your hard work, Noble Consort Shu."
Chen Yuwei waved her hand, "Hey, what's the trouble?"
Turning her head, she gestured for Xia He to go out and run errands, and then Chen Yuwei picked up another piece of pastry and put it in her mouth.
The pastry was just a thin slice that melted in your mouth, but it was surprisingly soft, fluffy, and sweet.
Not bad, not bad. Next time, let the servants in the small kitchen learn from this. It can be a delicious and filling snack.
Xia He left quickly and returned just as quickly.
He curtsied to Chen Yuwei and said, "Your Majesty, Consort Jia has drunk the labor-inducing soup and is now fully dilated; she is about to give birth."
Before Chen Yuwei could reply, Gao Hongshan interrupted, "You've only opened ten fingers, if you keep dawdling, won't it drag on until dark?"
It's going to get dark? Very likely, and there's even a chance it will be later than dark.
Chen Yuwei silently added a couple of sentences in her mind, thinking that dilation to ten fingers is a necessary step in childbirth; if it's not fully dilated, the baby can't be born at all.
The period before the birth was all part of the prenatal preparation, like an appetizer; now the main course is finally on the table.
"The Imperial Concubine works even harder in the courtyard than the Empress, while we just sit in the main hall and wait for the results," she said, quite relaxed.
Consort Xian frowned, clearly disliking Gao Hongshan's unreasonable and argumentative manner.
If it weren't for this delivery, they wouldn't have been required to be present; Consort Xian might have already gone back.
Gao Hongshan glanced at Consort Xian, uttered a few strange syllables, and then remained silent.
If the biggest troublemaker is honest, the others won't dare to cause trouble.
Xia He went out and brought back not only the latest situation of Consort Jia, but also the latest instructions from the Empress.
In short, Consort Chun is still waiting in the side hall. Everyone should try their best to overcome the difficulties, and they can return to the palace after Consort Jia gives birth.
No one knows how long Consort Jia's labor will last, and the Emperor hasn't come for so long. Is it worth it for her to wait foolishly in Qixiang Palace?
...
As darkness fell, several candles were lit in the main hall of Qixiang Palace for illumination.
The light was faint, dispelling the spreading darkness, which also appeared somewhat menacing.
Having sat in Qixiang Palace for a whole day, Chen Yuwei was now feeling extremely dizzy and lightheaded.
Don't forget, she's also two months pregnant.
As Chen Yuwei tilted her head to support her forehead and pondered with furrowed brows, she heard someone calling her.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor has arrived."
Xia He whispered a reminder, using a breathy tone that only the master and servant could hear.
The Emperor has arrived. "Have you entered yet?"
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