Before the Mid-Autumn Festival in August, the emperor set out for Beijing.
Fu Qianyu was not used to riding in a carriage and still vomited all the way, but this time was different from the time she came here, and everyone who had served her in the past knew it well.
The first thing Lingyun did after returning to Huayang Palace was to go to the Imperial Hospital to ask for the imperial physician.
Qin Zhaochuan didn't dare to delay and hurried all the way to Huayang Palace with his medicine box on his back. After checking the pulse, his face was filled with joy again, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Your Majesty."
Fu Qianyu's face was pale from the long journey. "I already knew this, but I don't know if the baby is okay."
When she gave birth to twins, the imperial physician had declared that she had injured her body and that she would need at least two or three years of rest to recover.
According to the date, the child should have been conceived in the palace. Fu Qianyu was very worried that her body would not be able to keep the child.
Qin Zhaochuan smiled and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. Over the past year, the Imperial Hospital has prescribed medicines for you that use only the finest herbs and are most suitable for your constitution. As long as you can rest assured and recuperate, you will surely be able to give birth to an heir safely."
Only then did Fu Qianyu breathe a sigh of relief, but thinking that the fetus was less than three months old, she told Qin Zhaochuan not to report it for the time being.
It’s not too late to wait until the fetus stabilizes.
Qin Zhaochuan naturally did as he was told, but the news of the imperial physician's summons from Huayang Palace could not be concealed from others. Zhao Yuancheng thought that Fu Qianyu was not feeling well, so he hurriedly dropped what he was doing and rushed over.
Fu Xiyu naturally would not hide such a thing from the emperor.
After telling the truth, Zhao Yuancheng was indeed overjoyed. However, he couldn't help but scold him: "How could you hide such a big thing from me?"
Fu Qianyu leaned back against the pillow and said weakly, "I didn't mean to hide it from you. It's just that my period was delayed for a few days this month. I didn't dare to make it public and waited until I returned to the palace to consult the imperial physician. I didn't expect it to be such a happy event."
Zhao Yuancheng was beaming with joy, yet his heart was filled with worry. "Last year, when you gave birth, the imperial physician said you were injured. You've only been nursing for a year, and now you're having another child. Can your body handle it? What did the imperial physician say?"
"The imperial physician said that I am in good health and as long as I rest quietly, I will be able to give birth safely."
Zhao Yuancheng nodded, feeling relieved: "That's good."
Seeing that the emperor was in a good mood, Fu Qianyu said thoughtfully, "Your Majesty, I am not feeling well now. There are so many things to do in the harem that someone has to take care of them."
"You are right. It is indeed not proper for you to exert yourself any more now."
"There are many sisters in the palace who are outstanding in talent and ability. Your Majesty, which sister would you like to take over the work that I am doing?"
I thought Zhao Yuancheng would recommend Concubine Rou, but he unexpectedly mentioned Concubine Lian. "She has a gentle temperament and is very talented. Besides, Concubine Xi has calmed down a lot recently. After all, she is a concubine, so it's time for her to gain some experience."
Fu Qianyu smiled faintly: "Your Majesty is very thoughtful. It is my blessing to have the help of my two sisters."
Early the next morning, Zhao Yuancheng asked Concubine Xi and Concubine Lian to assist in managing the six palaces on the grounds that the Imperial Noble Concubine was unwell.
When the news reached Wan Zhaoyi's ears, she was so angry that she threw the bowl in her hand away.
The piercing sound of shattering porcelain startled the baby in the cradle nearby and made him burst into tears. Concubine Wan angrily scolded the wet nurse, "What are you standing there for? Hurry and take the Fifth Prince out!"
The wet nurse trembled as she carried the crying child out of the bedroom. Songluo hurriedly ordered the palace servants to clean up the broken porcelain pieces on the ground.
"My lady, why are you angry again?"
"How can I not be angry?" Wan Zhaoyi's eyes were red as she said bitterly, "In the past, with Concubine Mi and Concubine Xi overpowering me, I had to endure it. But now that Concubine Mi has been deposed, Concubine Xi has to show her some respect. But who is Concubine Lian? How dare she get ahead of me?"
Songluo advised, "Your Majesty, please be more open-minded. Assisting in the management of the six palaces may seem glamorous, but it's actually an offensive job. The Emperor dotes on Concubine Rou, yet he doesn't let her get involved at all. Why can't you let it go? The most important thing right now isn't who assists in the management of the six palaces, but the one in Huayang Palace."
Wan Zhaoyi looked up at her and narrowed her eyes.
Songluo leaned forward and whispered, "From what I see, the Imperial Concubine doesn't look sick, but rather seems pregnant."
Wan Zhaoyi was shocked.
The Imperial Noble Consort already has two princes. If this baby is also a boy, wouldn’t her situation be extremely dangerous?
Songluo lowered her voice and said, "Your Majesty, they have returned to the palace now. Since you can't stand Concubine Lian managing the harem, why not use her to get rid of the Imperial Noble Concubine? The Mid-Autumn Festival in August is only a few days away."
Wan Zhaoyi's eyes flashed coldly as she said in a cold voice, "Yes, isn't Mid-Autumn Night a good day for mother and child to reunite?"
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It was the first time for Concubine Xi and Concubine Lian to take care of all the affairs in the harem. No matter what they did, they were walking on thin ice, fearing that they would make any mistakes and be laughed at by others.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and the palace will hold a family banquet.
Concubine Xi didn't understand the rules and wanted to ask Concubine Lian, but Concubine Lian was also confused.
Lian Jieyu was afraid of making a mistake and losing face for the royal family, so she thought of going to Huayang Palace to ask the Imperial Noble Consort.
Concubine Xi was filled with embarrassment. She turned away and said, "You should go. I don't get along with her, so she definitely doesn't want to see me."
Lian Jieyu knew something about the disputes between the two in the past.
But that day in the palace, Fu Xiyu tried her best to clear Concubine Xi's grievances, and Concubine Xi saw it. She could see that Concubine Xi really wanted to thank the Imperial Noble Concubine in person.
But because of what happened in the past, she always felt a little embarrassed.
Lian Jieyushi did not expose the truth. She left Zhilin Palace and went straight to Huayang Palace. When she passed by the Imperial Garden, she happened to see Roupin playing with the Second Prince.
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