With the birth of his legitimate son, the huge stone hanging in Zhao Yuancheng's heart finally fell.
When the imperial concubine saw Zhao Yuancheng's happy expression, she couldn't help but feel sad in her heart, but she had to put on a smile.
For fear of disturbing the Queen's rest, the Queen Mother ordered everyone to go back first.
That day, Fu Qianyu had not eaten or drunk anything and was indeed tired. After returning to Huayang Palace, she had dinner, washed up, and went to bed to rest.
After Concubine Xi returned to Zhilin Palace, she dismissed everyone in the room and only left her personal maid Qiancao to serve her.
"Just now in Fengqi Palace, did you see the favored Consort Yi?"
Qiancao helped Concubine Xi sit down on the couch and nodded, "I see, she is indeed as beautiful as the rumors outside the palace say, stunning the whole country."
Concubine Xi sneered, "No matter how good your appearance is, what good is it if you have a low family background?"
"Miss, you are absolutely right. The court is not at peace right now, and the Emperor is favoring generals. It is only a matter of time before you gain favor."
Concubine Xi raised her hand and gently stroked her delicate face. She then asked Qiancao about Concubine Liu, "Have you found out everything I asked you to find out?"
"He only said that the Emperor valued his offspring, so he issued an order for Concubine Liu to recuperate in the palace. As for the rest, I have no way of finding out."
Concubine Xi narrowed her eyes. "If it was just for the sake of the heir, why would the Emperor confine Concubine Liu? There must be another ulterior motive behind this."
"My lady, I thought that the fact that Concubine Liu came from a merchant family was not a big deal. What matters more is the Imperial Concubine and Concubine Yi."
"They?" Concubine Xi chuckled, her eyes filled with disdain. "Although the Gao family is the head of one of the four founding families, they've been running out of available personnel in the court in recent years to avoid suspicion. As for Fu, although she's the Empress Dowager's niece, she's already five generations older than her, and her father's official position is only a mere fifth rank. Our dynasty values military power over civil service, and someone like her isn't even worthy of carrying my shoes."
Qiancao echoed, "That being said, for Fu to have been favored for so long, he must have some extraordinary qualities. It's better to be careful."
Xi Jieyu raised her hand and rubbed her swollen forehead. "I've been tired all day. Go get some water and help me wash up."
"Yes, I'll go right away."
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The eldest prince is both the eldest son and the legitimate son, so it goes without saying that Zhao Yuancheng dotes on him.
On the day of the third-day bath, the eldest prince was given the name Zhao Jingchen.
Chen, where the North Star is located, has extraordinary significance and also means inheriting the family business, which shows Zhao Yuancheng's expectations for the eldest prince.
Because of the birth of the eldest prince, Zhao Yuancheng had completely forgotten about the new concubines. It was only after the queen reminded him that he turned over the name of Concubine Xi that night.
Perhaps because of her good family background, Concubine Xi was promoted to the position of concubine after serving the emperor in bed for three consecutive days. However, after that, Zhao Yuancheng mostly went to Yongfu Palace and Huayang Palace.
Concubine Xi did not dare to intercept Concubine Hu, but as long as Zhao Yuancheng turned over Fu Qianyu's card, she would definitely be waiting for him on the road to Huayang Palace.
However, every time Zhao Yuancheng saw her, he would just say a few words to her and then go to Huayang Palace.
Therefore, Concubine Xi became a laughing stock in the palace.
In mid-May, news came from Jinghuatang that the selected concubine Sun was more than a month pregnant.
Sun Xuanshi was a palace maid who served at Jiyuetai when Zhao Yuancheng was the crown prince. During the New Year, Zhao Yuancheng got drunk and favored her.
However, before she could be given a title, the previous emperor passed away. After Zhao Yuancheng ascended the throne, the empress gave her the position of concubine.
Originally, Zhao Yuancheng had forgotten that there was such a person in the harem. It was not until he went to pay his respects to the empress dowager that day and passed by the imperial garden and saw someone playing shuttlecock that he remembered who the person in front of him was.
After all, Concubine Sun was lucky. After Zhao Yuancheng ascended the throne, he favored her once, and she became pregnant with his son.
When the news came, Zhao Yuancheng was accompanying Fu Qianyu to paint. Just like the situation that day, he couldn't remember who Concubine Sun was.
Seeing this, Fu Qianyu rolled her eyes silently and cursed him in her heart as a scumbag.
"Is that so? In that case, I will promote Sun Xuanshi as a talented person, and you can send some gifts according to the rules."
“Yeah.”
Zhu Yu took the order and left, and Zhao Yuancheng leaned lazily on the couch and looked at Fu Qianyu.
Noticing the emperor's gaze, Fu Qianyu raised her pen and tilted her head to look at Zhao Yuancheng, "Your Majesty, why are you looking at me like this?"
Zhao Yuancheng's eyes were smiling, like the vibrant spring scenery outside the window. "I was just thinking, when my mother said you had a good horoscope that would bring prosperity to my offspring, it seems you are indeed a good choice."
As he spoke, Zhao Yuancheng reached out and pulled the person into his arms, looking at her with a smile, "But, you've been serving me for so long, why is there still no movement in your belly?"
Fu Qianyu snorted softly, "Your Majesty has chosen so many sisters to enter the palace, are you still worried that no one will give birth to an heir for you?"
"Others are others, you are you, and you can't compare."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Yu walked in again, "Your Majesty."
Zhao Yuancheng's brows were filled with displeasure. "What's the matter?"
"Zhilin Palace just sent someone to report that Concubine Xi is unwell and would like you to go and see her."
Just as Zhao Yuancheng was about to speak, Fu Qianyu had already put her arms around his neck and offered her red lips to him.
Zhao Yuancheng felt a tingling sensation and couldn't help but recall the day when he and Fu Qianyu made love.
A faint smile appeared on his lips, and he said ambiguously, "Fairy."
Zhu Yu waited for a long time behind the screen, but did not receive the emperor's order. Until a familiar voice came from the bedroom, he was so scared that he quickly retreated.
The people from Zhilin Palace were still waiting at the door, but when they saw Zhu Yu coming out, they hurried to greet him, "Eunuch, is the emperor still free?"
Zhu Yu flicked his whisk lightly and smiled faintly, "The Emperor must have been exhausted from handling state affairs these past few days and is now resting. Since Concubine Xi is feeling unwell, you should quickly call the imperial physician."
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