This was Prince Gong's first child. The Empress Dowager was very happy and quickly instructed Nanny Song to pick out some good things to give away.
Fu Qianyu was worried about her sister and asked anxiously, "Isn't Yin'er's due date still half a month away? How did she give birth early? How is Yin'er?"
The palace maid smiled and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. Concubine Fu and her child are safe. The imperial physician also said that Concubine Fu is already full-term, so it's not a big deal if she gives birth half a month early."
Only then did Fu Qianyu breathe a sigh of relief.
The concubines hurriedly stood up to congratulate the new life. The birth of a new life added a bit of joy to the palace and outside.
The stage performance soon disbanded.
When leaving Ci'an Palace, Concubine Wan did not pay attention to her steps and accidentally tripped on the stairs.
Just then, Roumei was nearby, and she quickly gave her a hand. However, this help made her look frightened, but she regained her composure in an instant.
After returning to Huayang Palace, Fu Qianyu hurriedly asked Lingyun to pick out some good things from the warehouse and send them to Prince Gong's Mansion. She also wanted to find out why Fu Qianyin had given birth prematurely. She always felt a little uneasy.
Lingyun returned to the palace near dusk.
The news brought back was somewhat beyond Fu Xiyu's expectations. Fu Xiyin did have a few arguments with Princess Gong before giving birth, but it was not because of jealousy.
It was because a rumor had been spread outside the palace at some point, saying that the death of Imperial Noble Consort Anxian was caused by Fu Qianyu in order to eliminate dissidents and take the throne herself.
Even Wang's death that day was just a scapegoat for Fu Qianyu.
These words were not spread in the palace, but were spread outside the palace first. Fu Qianyin accidentally had a miscarriage because she was arguing for her sister.
Fortunately, mother and child are safe.
It is said that Princess Gong was also frightened at the time. After learning the whole story, Prince Gong severely reprimanded her and asked her to reflect on her mistakes behind closed doors.
Ling Yun's eyes were red with anger, and she gritted her teeth and said, "How dare these bastards, who talk nonsense, slander you like this? It's truly despicable."
Fu Qianyu remained calm. "Don't you find it strange? What happened in the harem was spread outside the palace first, and we didn't know about it."
"What does the Queen mean?"
"The throne of Empress is vacant, and both the former and harems are in turmoil. The Emperor will have to appoint a new Empress sooner or later. The affairs of the Emperor's family are matters of state, let alone the appointment of an Empress. The concubines' opposition is meaningless, but the court officials and the royal family are different. Even if it's just a rumor, rumors can kill without warning. How can a concubine who has been responsible for human lives become the mother of a nation?"
Ling Yun was furious and said, "They, they are too shameless!"
"Shameless?" Fu Qianyu sneered. "This harem is like a cannibalistic abyss. For power, status, and glory, everyone will do anything. Not to mention the position of empress, which is the most coveted position for all women in the world."
"So what should we do next? Although there hasn't been any gossip in the palace yet, if this continues, it will get inside sooner or later."
Fu Qianyu said quietly, "I guess the person behind this thinks that if the rumor spreads first in the palace, it will be easier to investigate. But it's the same outside the palace. Later, you can ask Haining to go to Prince Gong's Mansion..."
Before she could finish her words, Baozan came in through the curtain and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, the wife of the Duke of Fuguo is here."
The master and servant exchanged a glance, and Fu Qianyu asked curiously, "The Duke's wife rarely comes to the palace. Why is she here at Huayang Palace today?"
Baozan said, "I don't know either, but the Duke's wife doesn't look well. Would Your Majesty like to see her?"
"Madam, you are a second-rank official. How can I not see you? Please go to the main hall to rest for a while. I will change my clothes and go there immediately."
"Your Majesty, the Duke's wife refuses to come in, and wants you to go out and see her."
Fu Qianyu was slightly startled: "You mean, the Duke's wife is right at the gate of our palace?"
"Yes, I have urged Madam several times to come in and talk, but she has always refused. It seems that the visitor has bad intentions."
Fu Qianyu thought for a moment and instructed Baozan, "I understand. You go wait at the door first and serve me well. Don't be negligent. I will be there immediately."
"yes."
Not daring to delay, Lingyun hurriedly helped Fu Qianyu change her clothes, muttering, "Court Lady Guo suddenly came to the palace, could it be because of those rumors outside the palace?"
"Whatever Prince Gong's Mansion knows, the Duke's Mansion will surely know as well."
Lingyun was worried that the Duke's wife would embarrass Fu Qianyu, so she advised, "The Duke's wife is already heartbroken over the death of Imperial Noble Consort Anxian, so why not just not meet her?"
Fu Qianyu didn't care. "I'm a decent person. Besides, the Duke's wife isn't a tricky person. There's nothing to be afraid of."
"yes."
Lingyun stopped persuading her, dressed her master, and then helped Fu Qianyu out.
At the gate of Huayang Palace, the wife of the Duke was dressed in plain clothes and looked haggard. She was obviously only in her late spring, but because her only beloved daughter died young, her hair turned white overnight. How could she not be heartbroken to see the old send off the young?
"Sorry to have kept you waiting, ma'am."
But just as she finished her words, she saw the wife of the Duke in tears, she actually knelt on the ground, and kowtowed to Fu Qianyu in front of the palace maids coming and going.
Everyone was shocked.
Fu Qianyu hurried forward to help the Duke's wife up, and said in panic, "Madam, you are a second-rank official. How can I accept such a generous gift from you? Please stand up quickly."
The Duke's wife did not stand up. She only looked up at Fu Xiyu and said in a deliberately loud voice, "I pay my respects to you, regardless of palace rules and etiquette, because you saved my son's life and took care of his only bloodline. Even though my son is unlucky, your kindness will be unforgettable to everyone in our Duke's Mansion!"
"lady……"
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