Chapter 41 Jin Ling 41
Concubine Zhao was pregnant, and Concubine Xian guessed that she would be favored more by the two palaces, but she did not expect it to be so exaggerated.
Various rewards flowed into Chenghuan Palace like water. Food, clothing, housing and transportation were all ordered by the Empress Dowager and managed by the four departments of the Shanggong Bureau. All items had to be the best.
The emperor originally wanted to send all the imperial physicians to Concubine Zhao, but Concubine Zhao strongly refused, so only Imperial Physician Jiang was left, and the imperial physician Shi who diagnosed the pregnancy pulse was responsible for Concubine Zhao's pregnancy.
Although she was released from confinement, she was in even greater pain than when she was in solitary confinement. At least at that time, she couldn't go out, and news from the outside world couldn't get in unless she deliberately inquired.
It’s not like now, every time they pay their respects, it’s like air, watching the three of them having fun together.
Especially today.
"That bitch is actually going to be promoted to Imperial Consort?!" Sun Jiabi's originally cheerful expression suddenly turned ugly: "What on earth are the Emperor and the Empress Dowager thinking? She was just a maid, how could they let someone like that climb over your head!"
"She is now pregnant with a dragon, so her status is naturally very different." Concubine Xian said this with great bitterness.
"Isn't it just pregnancy? If she can bear a child, you can also give birth to more children for the royal family."
Xian Fei couldn't help but feel annoyed when she heard her words: "My daughter, don't you want to? But now the Queen Mother and His Majesty have been bewitched by that Zhao Fei. Especially His Majesty, he refuses to set foot in my Xianju Palace. What can I do?"
Sun Jiabi also sighed, and suddenly thought of something, turning worry into joy: "It's hard to say. The more the Empress Dowager and the Emperor are looking forward to her birth, the harder she will fall if something unexpected happens to the heir in her belly."
"But Imperial Physician Jiang said that her pregnancy was very good, so how could she have a miscarriage for no apparent reason?"
The virtuous concubine felt that her mother was dreaming and became somewhat bored.
Sun Jiabi smiled and clapped her hands: "Mother went to Feisheng Temple yesterday to worship the male birth stone for you. The Taoist priest told me many interesting stories."
"Why did you suddenly say this, mother?"
"Don't worry, listen to me. The Taoist priest told me two stories: One is about Niujia Village in Fulai County. The village of over 200 people was destitute. It turned out that someone had placed a bamboo pole and a broken bowl on the beam of the ancestral hall, forcing the entire village to beg for a living.
"Second, there was a talented man in Shuanglu Village, Jiangcheng County, who had many wives and concubines but no children. Later, it was discovered that an enemy had stuffed a castrated man under his bed."
"Mom, are you talking about... the art of defeating the enemy?"
"Yes, the Taoist priest at Feisheng Temple has already performed a ritual for me. In three days, I will insert needles into this villain's stomach. Concubine Zhao's pregnancy will definitely fail."
The virtuous concubine said subconsciously: "No!"
"Why? Daughter, can't you be cruel at this point?"
The virtuous concubine shook her head and advised earnestly, "The art of warding off evil has always been taboo in the royal family. If such a thing were discovered, the entire family would be executed!"
Unexpectedly, my mother laughed when she heard this: "I know. The Taoist priest informed me of the risks before he performed the ritual on me."
"Then mother, you still..."
"Xianfei, I once asked that Taoist priest to tell your fortune."
Sun Jiabi interrupted her daughter's question and turned to talk about something seemingly irrelevant: "Because I was afraid that the Taoist priest would know my identity, I specially sent Yunniang who was with me."
"She has not been in good health since she came to the capital, and she has been staying in the inner house since she came. People outside will definitely not notice her as a servant."
"She took your birth date and time to the Taoist priest, and he immediately determined that your destiny was invaluable. At that time, the imperial decree to confer the title of Consort had just been issued."
"He also said that you were destined to be as noble as a phoenix, soaring through the sky. It's a pity that there's a villain around you causing trouble. This villain is incompatible with you, and will hinder everything you do, even taking over your original dragon vein."
"You mean!"
"Yes, the baby in her belly was originally supposed to be yours!"
The virtuous concubine shook her head desperately, thinking this was ridiculous. That child, how could that child be mine? This kind of thing... is impossible...
Bar.
"When that Taoist priest made this divination, you two hadn't even entered the palace yet! And didn't Imperial Physician Jiang and Imperial Physician Shi both say a few days ago that Concubine Zhao's baby was 80% likely to be a boy?"
Seeing Concubine Xian wavering, Sun Jiabi added fuel to the fire: "Besides the three of us, no one else knows about this. When we are done with the acupuncture, we will burn this doll. Who else will know about this?"
"And... Mother has already made up her mind. This will be done in the Wan Mansion. His Majesty is a benevolent and wise ruler. He wouldn't do something like execute an entire family for one person's mistake. Even if we are discovered, Mother will bear the full responsibility."
When Concubine Xian heard her mother say this, she burst into tears and said she was unwilling to let Madam Wan bear the burden alone.
"Alright, it's settled!" Madam Wan made the final decision, hugging her daughter in her arms. "Ultimately, it's all that Concubine Zhao's fault. If she hadn't been constantly hindering you, you would have long been the Empress, bearing His Majesty's children."
"The Taoist priest said that as long as you change the fate of this villain, she will no longer be able to hinder you. Then you will be the most noble woman in the world."
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"If we have a boy, wouldn't he be the Crown Prince? And with His Majesty's love for you, he might even marry you as his queen!"
Sanhao happened to be happy for her good sister. In her opinion, Jinling and His Majesty were truly in love. If it weren't for Ma Yuanying's obstruction, His Majesty would definitely marry Jinling instead of just making her Zhaofei.
Fortunately, Jin Ling is pregnant now. When she gives birth to your Majesty's first child, I am afraid that the civil and military ministers will have no reason to oppose making Jin Ling the queen.
"By then, Your Majesty will be the most honorable hostess in this palace." Feiyan also came over with a smile and flattered.
Jin Ling shook her head and gently nodded at her twice. "You should be careful with your words and actions. There is only one most honorable mistress in this palace, and that is the Empress Dowager. As for me, as long as the child can grow up safely, I will be satisfied."
Miyoshi saw her caressing her belly gently, her whole body radiating the glow of motherhood, and her mind seemed to be purified.
"Your Majesty is becoming more and more gentle now..."
Sanhao's murmur happened to be overheard by Xiaoxiao who was approaching. She hurriedly nodded in agreement while holding the tea tray. "That's right. I think your Majesty is becoming more and more like a Bodhisattva. Even when she was pregnant, she still remembered to rescue that deliberately contradictory concubine."
"Oh, stop scolding her, little housekeeper. After all, she's still a young girl. She hasn't done anything serious. Locking her up for half a month is enough."
"Besides, General Ma and General Wan will be back soon, so we shouldn't start another fight over this."
Seeing her compromise like this, Sanhao couldn't help but feel sad for her good sister, even though she knew it was the best thing to do.
"Thank you for your hard work, my lady..."
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