Chapter 175: Good Opportunity
175 Opportunity
Mei Niang knew in her heart that things would not be able to go away so easily. The emperor would send someone to find her and force her to return to the mansion. Half of her apparent ease and joy were pretended. She was always ready. If she was summoned by the palace, she would go immediately and argue with the emperor. If there was another imperial edict to oppress her, she would definitely disobey. If they wanted to kill her, they would kill her. If they didn't, they would give her freedom.
The Emperor and the Queen Mother did this, even the imperial edict that had been read out could be annulled. The meaning of this, apart from hinting to the Queen Mother not to meddle in other people's affairs and act on her own, was also obvious that they were protecting Xu Junying. It seemed that Xu Junying was determined not to let her go, and the Emperor was naturally on his side, and whatever he said was the truth. Just when she was in despair, Prince Qi jumped out. This fool dared to do anything, and he could even take back the imperial edict that had been taken back by the Emperor. Mei Niang was determined. If she didn't rush out of the Xu Mansion desperately, she would miss the opportunity and would be sorry for herself and the kindness of Prince Qi.
I can't worry about the future now, I have to change the current situation first, leave Xu's house, and everything can be discussed
Until late at night, the people from the palace that Mei Niang was both afraid of and looking forward to still didn't come. Mei Niang thought that they would not come, so she took Heng'er to sleep. As for whether Baoju and others who were stopped outside the gate had left, or what to do at night, she didn't even ask.
The next morning, Cui Si had already handed Heng Er to the nurse. Cui Xi and Cui Lian helped Mei Niang to wash and dress. Lin Runan came in from outside, holding a celadon vase with fresh flowers in it, and placed it in front of her, saying with a smile:
"Lazy cat finally got up. I pulled you several times but you just huddled under the quilt and refused to wake up. Here, aren't these flowers pretty? I picked them for you and I'll put one in your hair for you."
Mei Niang looked in the mirror and saw that she was dressed in men's clothes again. She smiled and nodded, "Okay, I'll find the best one. What kind of men's clothes are you wearing at home? Are you going out?"
Lin Runan picked up the flowers and said, "I'm not going out. I'm going to the garden to pick flowers. It's inconvenient to climb up and down in a skirt."
As they were talking, they suddenly saw the little maid Qing'er leading the housekeeper hurriedly coming over, leaning over and saying, "My aunt, young lady..."
Mei Niang felt annoyed when she heard the word "auntie". This way of addressing her meant that the uncle still existed. If Xu Junying came again one day, wouldn't they just call him that?
She said to the housekeeper, Madam Zou: "A girl is a girl, why call her aunt?"
Mother Zou was a little embarrassed. After a pause, she insisted, "The masters are young, and there are some things that the maids should remind them: It's okay to call them girls in your mother's house, but it's not easy to explain to Master Heng."
No wonder Cui Xi and the others refused to change their words even after saying it no less than ten times in Hou Mansion. The ancients were really stubborn.
Mei Niang looked at Lin Runan with a headache, and Lin Runan smiled: "What can't you call them? Let them do whatever they want, you already have a son."
She said to Zou Mama, "I'm not at my real mother's house now, so just call me Madam. What did you want to go back to?"
Mother Zou leaned over and said, "Madam, Miss, there are more than ten people from the palace waiting in the front yard. They asked Madam to get ready and go to the palace to see the Queen."
Mei Niang and Lin Runan looked at each other and said, "They are here to pick me up. The queen has successfully given birth to a prince, so she should be in a good mood, but confinement is indeed very boring. I will go to the palace first to chat with her, and I will go in with you when it is convenient."
Lin Runan nodded: "Be careful. If you can talk to the emperor, don't be too impatient. Take your time."
"I know Heng'er is staying at home. Please keep an eye on him for me. If I don't see my son when I come back at night, you have to compensate me."
"I can't afford to pay for it, so I can only keep a close eye on him for you. Don't worry, when I come back in the evening, I'm sure he won't be hurt at all."
Lin Runan escorted her out with tears in her eyes: "I have so many words to say, but I don't know how to say it. Remember to say hello to her for me."
"I remember it," Mei Niang comforted her, "Don't worry, you will meet her one day."
In Kunning Palace, the queen was lying on the bed, her face still very pale, because she was in a good mood, she looked energetic, and her speech was not as weak as before. She smiled and said to Mei Niang:
"I feel good, refreshed, able to eat and sleep, and I seem to have more energy than before."
Mei Niang nodded. She had learned in her previous life that when a woman gives birth, she not only completes her reproductive mission, but also makes a physical adjustment. If she takes this opportunity to take care of herself properly, the woman who has given birth will be healthier and more beautiful.
Zhang Jingyun and Lingxuzi knew all this. They went to the palace every day to take the Queen's pulse, decoct medicine and give her medicine, inquire about her diet and daily life, and pay close attention to the changes in her body. The Queen was sickly when she was young, and she had old diseases left over. Once she was well treated, the roots of the diseases could be slowly eliminated.
Mei Niang smiled and said, "This is the credit of Zhang Jingyun and Lingxuzi. They are said to be miracle doctors. I have seen that they are very energy-consuming in diagnosing and treating people, prescribing medicines and herbs, and the effort they put in is no less than that of other imperial doctors."
The queen sighed, "It takes thousands of years of practice to become an immortal. How can the title of miracle doctor be obtained so easily? They started learning medicine from a teacher at a young age and went through so much hardship. It is conceivable that although they are miracle doctors, they are actually mortals. Their medical skills are so superb that they should be regarded as national treasures. Thanks to them, otherwise my mother and I would not have survived. The emperor said that he would confer official titles and honors on them, but they just refused. You know that Master Zhang was originally the eldest son of Duke Jingguo. The emperor forced him to recognize his ancestors, make him the crown prince, and inherit the title in the future, but he just refused."
Mei Niang was silent: Zhang Jingyun and Qin Mei Niang were in a similar situation. The huge Zhang Mansion couldn't accommodate him when he was a child, so he was forced to escape. What's the point of living back now? The position of the prince, the glory and wealth, I'm afraid in his eyes, can't compare to the free and easy life outside.
When the prince woke up, the wet nurse prepared to feed him. The palace maids were as if they were facing a great enemy. They brought golden basins and jade articles, blankets and towels, and one even brought a charcoal stove. They surrounded him and served him. The wet nurse then held the prince in her arms, sat him on a soft chair, and lifted up her clothes to feed him.
Mei Niang was amazed: "Just feed the baby, why make it so grand? More than a dozen palace maids gathered around, not only blocking the air circulation, but if the prince grew up and could see clearly, he would be frightened.
The queen sat in the bed, watching the prince sucking hard from afar. The happy expression on her face had not yet fully spread, and soon it was replaced by a look of sorrow. Her eyes became a little dull. Mei Niang asked in confusion:
"What's wrong with the Queen? Are you feeling unwell? No need to skip a word.
The queen shook her head, her eyes moist, "The prince always vomits after every meal, his face turns purple. Lingxuzi has prescribed a prescription, but he vomited again this morning. The imperial physician said that my bedroom is too cold, and asked me to add more fire. But the empress dowager asked the people from the Imperial Observatory to calculate, and they said that the prince and I are not compatible, and it is not suitable for mother and son to live together. The empress dowager, she, she wants to raise the prince on my behalf... What should I do? The prince is still so young. If the empress dowager really takes him away, she will definitely not let me visit him from time to time. I will cry to death."
"Your Majesty, do you agree? No skipping words.
"The Emperor always protects me, but this time, it concerns the life of the prince, I am afraid he can't persuade the Queen Mother."
"If the prince stops spitting up milk, can the queen mother still take him away? No need to skip a word.
The queen wiped her tears and didn't hear clearly for a moment. When she came to her senses, she suddenly grabbed Mei Niang's hand and said, "You have a solution, right? Tell me, how do we do it?"
Mei Niang looked at her hand. The mark from the Queen's pinching when she gave birth was still there. The Queen also saw it and let go of her embarrassedly, saying softly:
"It's hard for you. You've been hurt like this by me, and you haven't recovered yet."
Mei Niang smiled and said, "Lingxuzi gave me medicine, but I always forget to apply it. Your Majesty, don't be sad. People say that women in confinement should not cry. I don't believe it, but it doesn't hurt to listen to the elders' words. I will try a method later to see if I can stop the prince from spitting up milk."
The queen nodded excitedly: "Okay, you try it. I wonder if this method is harmful. Will it hurt my son?"
Mei Niang said: "Don't worry, Queen, there is no harm at all."
As they were talking, Wan'er came over and said that the prince had had enough milk and didn't want to sleep yet. Would the queen like to hold him for a while?
Mei Niang stood up and said with a smile: "Let me hug the prince."
She held the prince from the wet nurse's arms and was actually a little nervous. The prince had grown a lot since he was born, but he was still soft. In her previous life, she had seen her colleagues taking care of the baby and making him burp to help digestion. She had only felt fresh and curious at the time. But now that she was doing it herself, she didn't know if she could succeed. She could only hope for the cooperation of the delicate little prince in her arms.
She tried to carefully raise the prince's head slightly, patted his back, and stroked his entire shoulders with her palms. After a while, the prince really burped. Mei Niang was so happy that she continued to pat the prince gently and coax him in a soft voice. The prince was only a few days old and his eyes were slightly blue. He probably couldn't see the surrounding scenery clearly, but he could hear Mei Niang's voice. A sweet smile appeared on his face, and he burped twice in a row. Mei Niang smiled and said to the queen:
"Your Highness can hold him for a while now, but be careful and try not to move. The prince should not spit up the milk anymore."
The queen happily hugged her son and asked anxiously, "Why? What did you do to him?"
"Your Highness the Queen just saw it, too. I was just holding the prince like that and letting him burp. A baby's abdomen can't hold a lot of food, so if he eats too quickly, he'll inhale air at the same time, which will form bubbles in his stomach. His little stomach will be bloated and swollen, and he'll feel uncomfortable, so he'll naturally spit out milk. When adults panic, it'll scare the child, and the more panicked they get, the more he'll spit out. Then the milk will clog his throat and nostrils, which will make the child suffocated. It's just a simple way to let him burp twice to get the air in his abdomen out. If he doesn't have bloating, he won't spit out milk."
The Queen was stunned: "That's right, it's very clear and easy to understand. What does it have to do with the Imperial Observatory? How dare he say that my mother and I are not compatible?"
"Pass on my oral order: From today on, no one from the Imperial Observatory is allowed to go home. They are all locked up in the Temple of Heaven to pray for the country. No food is allowed to be sent to them. They are only allowed to drink water. Starve them for three days and three nights. Let's see if they dare to talk nonsense again."
Mei Niang was sitting next to the Queen, teasing the little prince. When she heard the voice, she jumped up in fright, walked a few steps away from the bed, bowed her head and knelt on the ground to welcome the emperor. She couldn't help muttering in her heart: The old saying is right, birds of a feather flock together. Xu Junying and the Emperor have been together since childhood, and even their temperaments and habits are similar. Such an important figure came in without notifying, and loved to be a paratrooper. Aren't you afraid that he would accidentally scare ordinary people to death?
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