Chapter 116 The Legend of Zhen Huan: An Lingrong 26
An Lingrong was truly at a loss and didn't know how to explain it.
Anyone with eyes can see that both 'Wan' and 'Wan' are related to Chun Yuan, but they just don't know exactly what.
After exchanging a few casual words, An Lingrong ended her greeting.
Consort Wan was pregnant and should have had more free time to serve the Emperor, but the Emperor still frequently visited Consort Wan's Yonghe Palace.
Consort Wan could no longer contain herself and began to think about regaining the emperor's favor. She wanted to suppress Consort Wan's rank or give Consort Wan or herself a new title.
After all, if Consort Wan gave birth to a prince, the Empress Dowager would definitely speak up to help Consort Wan be promoted to the rank of Imperial Concubine.
If one of the four consorts is promoted, a position will be vacant, and Consort Qi can enjoy the privileges of a Noble Consort.
If two of the four imperial concubines were to become Wan, it would be even more of a laughing stock.
Imperial Garden —
The sound of the guqin is like a babbling brook, melodious and enchanting, captivating the listener. A beautiful woman in a pink dress dances gracefully to the music, her movements as beautiful as a poem or a painting.
The woman playing the zither is Consort Hui, while the one dancing is Consort Wan.
Although An Lingrong was far away, her eyesight was excellent, and upon seeing this, she couldn't help but praise, "Graceful as a startled swan, lithe as a swimming dragon."
After glancing at the Emperor, who was staring at Consort Wan in the distance, An Lingrong quietly led Siyun and the others away.
Thinking of Consort Wan's dance and the Emperor's infatuated expression, Si Yun guessed, "Consort Wan danced so well. She should regain the Emperor's favor after today."
An Lingrong smiled gently and glanced at the place where Consort Wan was dancing. "That's for sure, after all... that was Empress Chun Yuan's famous dance - the Dance of the Startled Swan."
When Consort Wan regained favor, the one who found it most unacceptable was Consort Wan, who repeatedly used her pregnancy to try and steal the emperor's favor at Suiyu Pavilion.
Unfortunately, she was pregnant. After enduring it several times, when Consort Wan tried to steal the Emperor's favor again, Consort Wan directly summoned the imperial physician and went to Yonghe Palace with the Emperor.
Consort Wan naturally couldn't diagnose any problems. The Emperor was so angry that he stormed off and took Consort Wan back to Suiyu Pavilion. He was also very annoyed by Consort Wan.
In the Shou Kang Palace, the Empress Dowager, listening to the farce, felt that she was about to catch the headache of the late Empress.
The Empress Dowager rubbed her forehead, looked at the gentle and obedient Consort Shen beside her, and sighed, "If it were you who was pregnant this time, I wouldn't have to be so worried."
Consort Shen went over and massaged the Empress Dowager's temples. "It's because I don't have Consort Wan's good fortune. Consort Wan is too concerned about the Emperor, that's why she's like this."
The Empress Dowager patted Consort Shen's hand and kindly comforted her, "You've only been in the palace for less than a year, so don't worry. When the time is right, you'll have a child."
Consort Shen smiled gently and obediently replied, "Yes, Your Highness, I am not in a hurry."
"Zhuxi, I'm still worried about Consort Wan. You should personally take care of her during this time, keep her in line, and also teach Consort Wan some things." The Empress Dowager emphasized the last sentence.
"Yes." Aunt Zhu Xi curtsied in response, turned and walked out of the bedchamber. After handing over to the other palace maids, she packed her luggage and went to Yonghe Palace.
Consort Shen's eyes darkened as she listened to these words; she clearly understood what the Empress Dowager meant.
How pitiful… Consort Shen couldn’t help but sigh in her heart.
Who is truly pitiful? Is it her? Is it Consort Wan? Is it Consort Wan? Or is it all the women in this harem?
They are tragic victims of family interests, who always impose their own ideas on them, without ever asking whether they are willing or like it.
Consort Wan, no, Consort Jia Hui, please come to your senses soon, or one day you will vanish completely like the clouds in the sky...
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