Chapter 29 Taking the Pregnancy Fruit
More than forty male concubines entered the palace at the same time, and the entire harem became exceptionally lively.
Unlike the composed Zhaoxun and Cairen of the past, they now felt a sense of urgency when facing numerous beautiful rivals.
Although they had entered the palace, they could only be considered true palace servants after being favored by the emperor.
That night, His Majesty did not summon anyone.
The next day, Gan Cao had just returned from paying his respects at Changning Palace when he was greeted by several visitors.
"Your Highness, Wen Cainan, Xu Cainan, and Fang Cainan are requesting an audience outside," Xiao Li reported, lowering her voice. "Zhang Cainan and Chi Cainan have gone to Jinxiu Palace, only Dong Cainan is still in her palace and hasn't come out yet."
Noble men from high-ranking families are different. Even though they are only concubines and have not yet served the emperor, they have the courage and confidence to explore the harem.
He quickly put those thoughts aside, put on a smile, and went to greet them.
"Your humble servant greets Attendant Gan. May Attendant Gan be well." The three men bowed naturally, but one of them's gestures inevitably carried a hint of disrespect.
Licorice didn't mind, smiled and returned the greeting before ordering tea to be served.
"This flower tea has a truly unique flavor," Xu Cainan said, taking a sip before putting the cup down. The other two followed suit.
Mao Gen looked slightly annoyed, but Gan Cao slowly sipped the flower tea for a while before saying, "It can't compare to the tea served at the men's homes, which makes it seem like I'm being disrespectful to you all."
Fang Cainan's expression changed slightly, and she gave an awkward smile: "No offense, the tea here is excellent, it's just that I'm not used to it..."
Before he could finish speaking, he realized something was wrong and looked ashamed.
The other two were also somewhat embarrassed. Their purpose in coming was to inquire about His Majesty's preferences, not to offend anyone.
Looking at the orderly yet somewhat shabby furnishings inside the hall, they subconsciously looked down on it a bit. Since they usually used exquisite things, they didn't want to drink the tea in the cups because it wasn't the good tea they recognized.
Unlike Liang Zhaoxun, when they entered the palace they only heard about how favored Zhaoxun and Cairen were, so they didn't pay much attention to this old woman who was already past her prime.
However, given their lower social status and the fact that they had come to visit voluntarily, their behavior was somewhat impolite.
"Nothing." Gan Cao chuckled lightly. Although they lived in the same palace, their different statuses prevented them from getting along. "Did the three of you come here today for something?"
This time, Wen Cainan spoke first: "You are an elder who has served His Majesty for generations, and now you are a junior servant. We are new to the palace, so it is only right that we come to pay our respects."
The other two men quickly echoed, their attitude appearing somewhat more sincere.
But since they were not the same kind, Gan Cao put down her teacup and softened her voice: "I was just fortunate enough to be a little earlier than you. With your status, your future is definitely not just like this. You may even have to rely on the young masters in the future. There is no need to be polite now."
The others thought the same thing, and although they were modest when they heard this, a smile involuntarily crept onto their lips.
After another round of small talk that seemed to be an attempt to build rapport, the three of them left their gifts and departed.
After seeing them off, the atmosphere in Cuiyuxuan became somewhat silent.
Gan Cao picked up his teacup again and drank it slowly: this flower tea was indeed not a famous tea, but it was a beauty tea specially prepared for him by Sun Momo.
He came from a laundry department, and to him, this tea was already sweet, fragrant, and extremely delicious.
Unexpectedly, she was still considered unworthy of respectability in the eyes of the nobleman.
Just like him, the position of a seventh-rank servant was something he never dared to dream of, but in the eyes of these noblemen, it was not worth much respect.
Previously, he was one of the few masters in the palace, and all six of his entourages paid him special attention. Now, with spring in full bloom throughout the palace, he has become an inconspicuous weed in a corner.
His Majesty……..
He gazed in the direction of Zichen Palace for a long time without saying a word.
In the days that followed, Gancao devoted all her energy to body shaping and maintenance.
Now, he can only exert his strength on himself.
These past few days, His Majesty has been busy with affairs of state and has not been in the mood to summon the new concubines of the inner palace.
They were all young men who had never experienced love. Even though they were originally full of ambition, they became somewhat apprehensive after not being favored by the emperor, and they went to the Imperial Garden and Changning Palace more and more frequently.
Shen Mingyue was already feeling unwell from the baby in his belly, and he had to carefully comfort the anxious newcomers. There were more than one or two of them coming, and gradually he became impatient.
"Since they are uneasy, then bestow the fruit of pregnancy upon them all." Si Ze felt sorry for the Queen and didn't have time to comfort the newcomers one by one, so he simply gave them some reassurance.
Pregnancy!
The Queen paused for a moment, then nodded while stroking her lower abdomen.
The next day, Zhaoxun, Cairen, Xiaoshi, and Cainan all received an imperial edict and a precious fertilized fruit.
The bustling harem quieted down for the time being, but even more intense emotions were brewing.
Licorice never expected that he would also receive a fertilized fruit.
His Majesty still remembers him, doesn't care about his background as a palace servant, and is even willing to give him the opportunity to be a father!
The moment he received the pregnancy testimonial, his worries vanished: His Majesty would favor him again sooner or later.
The two young palace servants couldn't help but beam with joy: if they could bear the imperial heir, their future prospects would be limitless.
"I heard that the body modification is quite uncomfortable. Now that the pregnancy fruit has been obtained, the imperial physicians may be too busy. Perhaps Your Majesty should wait a little longer?" Xiao Li suggested.
Licorice shook her head, picked up the pregnant fruit, and put it in her mouth.
He wouldn't feel at ease until he ate something so precious.
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