Chapter 364 Yixiu 42
Afterwards, Yixiu actually summoned Minrong. The sixteen-year-old was gentle, quiet, and polite, always speaking with reason and reason, neither hurried nor slow. She was a perfect replica of the Yixiu that Nian Shilan hated. It was a shame she wasn't her daughter-in-law, not to mention that she was, in any case, a concubine. The mere act of her acting like a wife was enough to break Nian Shilan's defenses.
This went on until November, when the crown prince was deposed for the second time and Yinzhen had not made up his mind. Nian Shilan was already five months pregnant, and it would be too late if he didn't take action. However, Rouze received instructions from her mother, Concubine De, and she had been planning to do something, so she immediately sent someone to invite the prince to her Ninghua Hall.
No one knew what the couple discussed that night, but the next day everyone heard that Fu Jin's condition had worsened and everyone needed to take turns to take care of her, except for the pregnant Nian.
Yixiu sat quietly aside, watching Shiyue come over with the medicine soup, took it silently, picked up the spoon and stirred it, and only handed it over when he saw that it was almost cool.
Rouze half-leaned on the bed, looking quite energetic despite her pale face. She picked up the medicine bowl and drank it all in one gulp. Then, leisurely, she picked up a candied date from the box of preserved fruits Lianxing had brought, chewing it carefully while commenting, "These candied dates are becoming increasingly fussy. They don't taste sweet to me. How about trying some, sister?"
As he said that, he picked another one from the box and handed it to Yixiu's mouth.
"...My younger sister doesn't like this, but I remember my older sister didn't like it either. She always complained that it had lost its original flavor and tasted too sweet and greasy."
Yixiu slowly pushed Rouze's hand away. The moment it touched her skin, it felt icy cold and without any warmth.
Seeing her push, Rouze said nothing. She stuffed the candied dates back into her mouth, sipped them twice, and then smiled. "Really? Didn't I like this before? I don't remember what I was like before. Now I feel so strange when I think about it. Maybe people always change."
"For example, these candied dates, after being taken with bitter medicine for so long, I can no longer taste any sweetness."
Rouze sighed softly, "Take my room for example. Look, sister, is there anything missing?"
Yixiu had noticed it the moment she entered her room. But when she heard her question, she had a look of perfect confusion on her face: "I really didn't notice it. Everything seems to be the same here, sister."
"It is indeed old, just like me."
Rouze's index finger twitched slightly as it touched her pale cheek: "Ah, I really envy you, my sister. Your appearance remains the same. There has been no change over the years."
"Pfft, sister, please don't laugh at me. My son has already married, and he still looks the same. Besides, even my younger sister can't compare to my looks, let alone anything else. Speaking of which, you didn't see how she looked when she was pregnant. Oh, she was really enviable. It's been five months, and she doesn't look haggard at all. On the contrary, she looks even more beautiful. And now that she's a mother, her temperament has become much softer. Even my father praises her."
Rouze also laughed after hearing Yixiu's words, and said with great interest, "Really? This is really enviable. I remember when you were pregnant, you were in pain for a long time, always listless and listless, and your father was always unhappy when he saw you. I am even more unlucky. My Huifu, except for me, your mother, I am afraid that no one remembers it now."
"But when I was pregnant with him, I was actually very scared. You know, from childhood to adulthood, I have never been so ugly..." Rouze said this, gradually becoming absent-minded. After a moment, she continued, "Nian is a blessed woman. Oh, she is very blessed."
Yixiu stood up upon seeing this, and slowly supported Rouze's body and helped her lie down. Her voice became increasingly gentle, and she whispered in Rouze's ear almost bewitchingly, "Yes, Sister Nian is truly a blessed woman."
"Sister, you've talked so much today and it's really drained your energy. Go to bed early."
Rouze's eyes gradually grew hazy, the tranquilizer the imperial physician had prescribed taking effect. She had long since grown accustomed to this state of being forced to rest, but the aversion she felt grew deeper. Summoning all her strength, she finally called out before falling asleep, "Lian Xing..."
"Hey, the servant is here."
Only after hearing this voice did she reluctantly fall asleep peacefully.
At this time, only Yixiu and Lianxing were awake in the room. As for Shiyue, she was sent away to pack up the empty bowls and candied fruit boxes after Fu Jin took the medicine.
Yixiu gently tucked in the quilt for Rouze, who was fast asleep in bed, and turned to leave the east bedroom. As she walked along, she looked at the empty room, which was devoid of a mirror and always dark because the doors and windows were always closed. She suddenly chuckled and said, "Your ability really scares me a little."
Lian Xing remained silent, just following quietly beside him like a shadow.
“Whose head does the good thing fall on?”
"In the Manchu mansion, the only one who is both on good terms with Concubine Nian and can be trusted to do things is Princess Qi."
When it came to this, Lian Xing's face showed a little complacency, but it quickly disappeared.
"The news must be delivered at the right time."
Yixiu nodded, and when Lianxing bowed and slowly walked out, she stood there silently and looked at the pair of mutton-fat white jade bracelets on her hands.
"This jade should be turned into beads and used as a rosary."
After all, I am really guilty of many sins.
Yixiu thought about it expressionlessly, but this would look more like a couple's pair with the string of eighteen beads that the man had.
Forget it, it’s bad luck.
"ah--!"
A sharp scream pierced the sky, and Rouze suddenly woke up.
"Fujin, you're awake."
Lian Xing soaked the long towel she had prepared earlier in hot water and wrung it out, then walked over to gently wipe the sweat off her forehead. However, Fu Jin grabbed her and said, "Outside..."
"It sounds like it's from Lai Yitang. Maybe something went wrong with Concubine Nian." Yixiu sat aside, her face full of worry.
Rouze finally breathed a sigh of relief, silently letting go of Lianxing's hand. She fell back on the bed and said calmly, "What could have happened? Hasn't she been safe and sound for five months? Even when I was seriously ill, she didn't need any help. She should be very safe and sound."
"Fujin, someone from Laiyi Hall has delivered the news that Concubine Nian has had a miscarriage."
Just at this moment, Shiyue walked in.
"How is Concubine Nian?"
This seemed like nonsense, but Shiyue understood and said:
"She fainted from anger, but her life is not in danger. She's just injured. I'm afraid she'll have trouble getting pregnant in the future."
Rouze turned to look at Yixiu: "Look, I said she's fine, but it's a pity about the child. Is it a boy or a girl?"
"It's a boy."
"Alas...what a pity! It's just like my Huifu."
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