Chapter 1245 If it’s not yours, it’s not yours
He took a deep breath and said, "It won't take three days. I'll give you an answer now."
“…”
"I agree."
“…”
"Three days from now, the students of Zhujian Academy will be in the main hall of the Great Ci'en Temple, offering sacrifices and chanting eulogies to the emperor!"
“……!”
Li Bushang opened his eyes slightly.
Ever since he learned the news that the imperial concubine was pregnant, he was a little at a loss. Although he had long known that as the emperor's woman, being favored or neglected, getting pregnant or giving birth were all natural, this incident was still a big blow to him.
He came to this academy in an almost empty state.
Originally, he just planned to deliver the message and leave immediately. The people here - or rather, everyone except her - were not worthy of his attention.
However, he did not expect that Jian Ruocheng would answer directly.
And, that is the decision.
He frowned slightly: "Have you decided?"
"Um."
In contrast, Jian Ruocheng, who made this astonishing decision, seemed so calm that it seemed unreal.
Li Bu Shang was silent for a moment, then asked with mixed feelings, "Is it because of—her?"
“…”
Jian Ruocheng's eyes flickered, and he looked at him and said, "Do you do everything for her?"
Li Bushang's expression suddenly darkened.
His lips were pressed into a line.
Jian Ruocheng looked at his heavy expression and said calmly, "If that's the case, then I advise you to give up this idea and this approach."
“…”
"If it's not yours, it's not yours."
“…”
"No matter what you do, no matter how much you struggle, it's all in vain."
Although his words were calm, they sounded like a knife to Li Bushang's ears, cutting him painfully.
There was still no expression on his face, but the gloom in his eyes had deepened.
He looked up at Jian Ruocheng and said coldly, "I will tell the emperor your decision."
“…”
"But no one can tell me what to do."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Looking at his receding back, Jian Ruocheng's eyes seemed a little melancholy. After a long time, he let out a long sigh.
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But at this moment, the Yikun Palace was extremely lively.
The concubines in the harem came here one after another to congratulate the imperial concubine. The gifts they sent filled up the table. Some of them could not be placed, so Tingfu and others had to pile them on the couch first.
Ganoderma lucidum, ginseng, deer antler, and many other medicinal herbs whose names I cannot remember.
Colorful brocade, gold and jade utensils.
Coupled with the sweet chattering of the concubines sitting on the other side, it seemed as if the entire Yiku Palace was filled with noise.
Xu Miaoyin was also delighted: "It has been a long time since our harem has had such good news."
Nan Yan smiled and lowered her head.
Wu Wan and the others around them looked at each other. Although they still had smiles on their faces, their smiles were somewhat stiff.
It’s not that there hasn’t been such good news for a long time, it’s that there has been no such good news at all.
Since Zhu Feng ascended the throne, this imperial concubine was the only one who became pregnant and gave birth to a child!
However, in front of the Queen and the Imperial Concubine, everyone still smiled and flattered: "Yes, congratulations, Imperial Concubine."
"I hope the Imperial Concubine will have a son this time."
"This way, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei won't be so lonely."
Nan Yan just listened with a smile.
Xu Miaoyin continued, "By the way, the people from the Imperial Hospital come here every day to take my pulse, right? What do they say?"
Nan Yan hurriedly said, "The people from the Imperial Hospital came over yesterday and took away all the forbidden items. They also reminded me not to get tired. As for the rest—that's all."
"Of course. You are in such a heavy state now that you cannot bear to be tired. That is why the Emperor immediately postponed the ceremony."
"I also advised the emperor not to do this, but the emperor—"
"That's as it should be. This ceremony was originally planned in a hurry, and everyone just returned from a long journey to Jinling. They are all exhausted. A few more days of rest and recuperation would be helpful."
"Thank you, Queen."
At this point, Ran Xiaoyu came up with two young palace maids to serve them tea. Everyone picked up their teacups and took a sip. At this time, Depin Xinqing, who was standing nearby, drank her tea and said with concern, "By the way, speaking of the grand ceremony, we will also have to kowtow when the time comes. The imperial concubine is pregnant now, so I'm afraid it won't be convenient for her."
Nan Yan looked at her and said with a smile, "It's actually not that bad."
Although the imperial physician also said that she could not be injured or tired, she was not allowed to walk around or kowtow a few times.
Xu Miaoyin said, "I have also discussed this matter with the Emperor."
Nan Yan turned her head: "Huh?"
"Although it's just a few laps and kowtows, all the concubines will have to stand under the Chong'en Pagoda for the entire ceremony. With the scorching sun beating down like this, I'm afraid you won't be able to endure it, sister."
"I--"
"So, the emperor has issued an order. My sister doesn't need to go down for this ceremony. I have arranged a place for you to rest in the pavilion."
Nan Yan hurriedly stood up and said, "How can this be possible? Opening the Da Ci'en Temple is a major event. The Emperor, the Empress, and all the sisters will have to kowtow and pay their respects. How can I stay out of this? I absolutely dare not!"
"Don't panic, sister."
Xu Miaoyin said, reaching out and taking her hand, pulling her back to sit in the chair next to her.
Then he said softly, "This is also what the emperor meant."
“…”
"My sister is not feeling well. She should rest well. Even if the late emperor knew, he wouldn't care. He would protect the baby in my sister's belly."
“…”
Nan Yan was helpless and could only say softly: "Yes, I will obey your order."
Although she said so, her face was full of bitter smile. She really didn't expect that because of her pregnancy, Zhu Feng not only postponed the time of the ceremony, but also pardoned her from having to kowtow and pay her respects.
This is too exaggerated!
In this case, the queen would not say anything, but looking at the eyes of Wu Wan, Gao Yurong and others around her, she knew that they must hate her in their hearts. She was afraid that some officials of the previous dynasty would also say that she was frivolous.
She could only sigh in her heart.
It's only been two days and he's already caused so much trouble. If I wait until my belly gets bigger, I don't know what kind of outrageous things Zhu Feng will do. I must find a chance to tell him about it.
At this moment, everyone naturally had their own thoughts.
However, in front of the Queen, no one could say anything, except Wu Wan, whose face darkened slightly.
She glanced around and suddenly said, "Huh? All the sisters in the harem are here today, why is Concubine Kang the only one not here?"
After hearing what she said, everyone realized it.
Just yesterday, Concubine Kang, who was almost the focus of everyone, did not show up today!
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