Huayang Palace.
Tonight, Zhao Yuancheng went to Yanxue Palace to visit Concubine Rou. Fu Xiyu was just being helped to lie down when Baozan came in, lifting the curtain and saying, "Your Majesty, Ming's body has been dragged to the fire scene. As you expected, Concubine Wei has finally been sent to the cold palace."
Fu Qianyu smiled slightly: "I understand."
Peirong took the opportunity to ask, "My Lady, Ming is dead. Should we take this opportunity to get rid of Wei?"
Fu Qianyu took the almond tea from Lingyun, took a sip slowly, and then slowly said, "Now that Ming is dead, the emperor will never set foot in Qingning Palace again. Wei has no future in this life. Let's just forget it."
"Yes." Peirong lowered her head and talked about the news that came out of Zichen Palace in the afternoon. "I heard that the emperor seems to be going to select a concubine."
Fu Qianyu nodded: "There are only a few people in the harem now. The emperor is also worried about the situation. It is indeed time to add some new people."
Ling Yun sighed, "Just a new person has arrived. The atmosphere in the palace is about to change. I just hope there won't be another person like Ming or Liu."
Fu Qianyu smiled and said, "There is only one emperor. What do you think?"
Thanks to the Empress Dowager's decree, the newlyweds finally entered the palace in a grand procession before the beginning of winter.
Although most of the newcomers this time are daughters of aristocratic families, Wen Qingyao, the daughter of Marquis Jingxiang, is the most respected.
Marquis Jingxiang's mother, Princess Changde, was Zhao Yuancheng's aunt and a cousin of Wen Qingyao. In addition, she was chosen by the empress dowager to enter the palace.
Zhao Yuancheng then appointed Wen Qingyao as Consort Shu and moved into Changxin Palace. As for the others, their highest position was only Jieyushi, and they were scattered throughout the palace.
On the second day after the new concubine entered the palace, Zhao Yuancheng issued the second decree, stating that after Fu Qianyu gave birth the following year, she would be enthroned as queen.
Although everyone knew that Fu Xiyu would be the queen, they still had some expectations in their hearts because the imperial edict had not yet been issued.
But now that the Zichen Palace has actually issued the imperial decree to establish the queen, they no longer have any thoughts.
At that time, Yan Xuedian.
Ever since Concubine Rou became pregnant, she had been trying to find ways to abort the baby. But as soon as the imperial decree came out to establish the empress, she suddenly calmed down.
I take my medicine well every day and don’t make any trouble, as if I have suddenly become more open-minded.
Although Luzhu was surprised and had no idea what her master was up to, she would be satisfied as long as her master no longer had the idea of aborting the baby.
On the day of the beginning of winter, Fu Qianyu calculated the date and announced her pregnancy to the public. Others envied her good fortune, but there were also people who disliked her.
Shufei was the first one.
Since she entered the palace, Zhao Yuancheng only visited her once. The rest of the time, he either went to visit Concubine Rou or stayed with Concubine Lian in Jingyang Palace.
Although she was of noble birth and was Zhao Yuancheng's cousin, the favor she received was truly inferior to that of others.
Not to mention those who entered the palace with her, even Concubine Lian could not compare to her.
Because of this, she often lost her temper in the palace.
On the day when snow fell in the capital, Concubine Lian became pregnant. The emperor was very happy. She had always been a very steady person. Zhao Yuancheng was so happy that he promoted her to Concubine Lian.
Fu Qianyu was naturally happy. She quickly ordered people to send a lot of things to Jingyang Palace, and told Lianpin to have a good rest and not to rush to express her gratitude.
The sun was shining brightly that afternoon, and Peirong brought a recliner to the porch and helped her master out to bask in the sun.
Jingheng and his brother are also one and a half years old. The wet nurses wrapped the two children tightly and took them out to play in the snow, watching the two sons having fun.
Fu Qianyu stroked her belly and said with a smile, "It would be great if this baby is a girl."
Peirong smiled: "I also hope that you will give birth to a princess, but unfortunately, the imperial physician Qin said that you are most likely carrying a boy."
Fu Qianyu shook her head and said with regret, "It seems that I am destined to have no chance of having a daughter."
The master and servant were talking when Haining came in with a bow and reported, "Your Majesty, the Concubine Shu has come to pay her respects to you."
Since entering the palace, Concubine Shu rarely interacted with other concubines. Firstly, she prided herself on her noble birth and disdained these people to call each other sisters.
Secondly, she was a third-rank concubine when she entered the palace, so there was no need for her to please the concubines of lower rank than her.
The master and servant looked at each other, and the meaning in their eyes was self-evident. Fu Qianyu then raised her hand and told Haining to invite the person in.
Today, Concubine Shu was wearing a palace gown with flowing colors and dark patterns, and a brocade fur cloak. Beneath her curved eyebrows, her eyes were bright and clear, yet with a hint of rebelliousness.
When she came in, she bowed politely to Fu Qianyu. She was indeed a great beauty.
"I pay my respects to my elder sister."
Fu Qianyu raised her hand to signal for someone to bring a chair, and smiled and told them not to be polite: "It's freezing cold, why are you here, sister?"
Concubine Shu smiled coquettishly: "A few days ago, my father sent something in. I thought that my sister is pregnant now, so I wanted to give her a filial gift."
The palace maid behind her brought something forward. In the dark red brocade box were ginseng and snow lotus of excellent quality.
Such good things are probably hard to find even in the palace.
Fu Qianyu said politely, "Since it was sent here by Marquis Jingxiang, you should keep it for yourself to nourish your body."
"When I was at home, I heard my mother say that my elder sister was a very gentle person. Now, when I look at my younger sister, I feel a kind heart."
As she spoke, Concubine Shu sighed again: "Although I have obtained the title of Concubine, it is still lonely at the top. I have been in the palace for so long, but I don't even have anyone to talk to."
Fu Qianyu smiled calmly. Shufei's words sounded very familiar, as if someone had said it not long ago.
Lingyun stood aside and couldn't help but sneer in her heart. Wasn't Concubine Rou the same in the past?
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