Chapter 1439 The tree wants to be still, but the wind does not stop
"And she—I'm afraid she will have to plan a way out for the King of Wei."
"Planning a way out for the King of Wei?"
“…”
"Your Majesty, do you mean that she will attack Concubine Ning again?"
Nan Yan didn't say anything, because at this time, a cold wind blew, causing the trees in the garden to shake constantly. She also felt a little cold, so Ran Xiaoyu immediately reached out to protect her.
"My lady, it's cold outside. Let's go back quickly."
“…”
Nan Yan did not move forward immediately, but raised her head and looked at the mottled shadows of trees swaying in the dark twilight.
After a while, she whispered, "These days, the Queen has been doing everything in the hope of making big things small and small things disappear, in order to maintain peace in the harem. But it seems that it is not that easy anymore."
“…”
"The tree wants to be still, but the wind does not stop."
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On the day of the winter solstice, the news that the emperor, along with the imperial concubine, Prince Wei and Princess Xinping, were traveling incognito quickly spread throughout the harem.
In Chonghua Palace, people were naturally as furious as ever.
Even the palace maids passing by could hear the sound of Concubine Hui getting furious and throwing cups and plates to the ground.
It took Concubine An and the others a long time of persuasion before she was able to control her anger.
But on the other side, in Jianfu Palace, it was unusually quiet.
It’s not that the news hasn’t reached here, but that the news hasn’t reached the ears of Concubine Ning Feng Qianyan.
At this moment, the gate of Jianfu Palace was closed, and the little palace maid Qin'er was guarding the door. Although there was a cold wind outside, she was sweating profusely, and the cold sweat even soaked her clothes.
But, there was no movement inside.
Because inside, it was Imperial Physician Shao who was burning moxa for Concubine Ning to induce labor and preserve the fetus.
This is the fourth time.
Each time it lasted longer than the last. Every time, Concubine Ning only let Hanxiang serve inside and asked her to guard outside, not allowing anyone to come in. If anyone came, she had to report immediately.
Qin'er also knew that this was a matter of life and death, so she couldn't help but feel nervous.
She wiped her forehead with the handkerchief that was already wet with sweat, then stood up, walked to the door and listened for a while.
There was no sound at all.
So, he turned around and took two steps outside to look. Fortunately, everyone's attention was focused on the Yiku Palace today. In addition, Concubine Ning had started to close the door to visitors in the past few days. Except for sometimes in the evening, the Queen Mother would send someone to ask a few questions, not many people came.
After an unknown amount of time, she finally heard a low voice coming from inside.
"Empress!"
Hanxiang hurried forward and listened carefully to the movements inside.
There was a rustling sound inside, and after a while, the door finally opened.
It was Hanxiang who came out with a basin of hot water in her hand and handed it to her. Qin'er hurriedly took it, poured it under the eaves, and followed her into the house.
There was an indescribable smell in the room. Doctor Shao was already standing by the table, starting to pack his medicine box.
Hanxiang and Qin'er went behind the screen.
Concubine Ning Feng Qianyan was leaning against the head of the bed. She was also sweating profusely and her face was pale, as if she had just walked through the eighteen levels of hell. She looked so haggard that she seemed to be out of shape.
Qin'er was so scared that she was trembling.
"My lady, are you okay?"
“…”
Feng Qianyan didn't even have the strength to speak, she just moved her fingers.
Hanxiang immediately said, "Your Majesty wants to drink some water."
"yes."
Qin'er immediately poured a cup of tea and brought it to her mouth. After Feng Qianyan took a few sips, her face finally showed some life. Hanxiang helped her sit up and tidied up her hair that was wet with sweat.
At this time, Doctor Shao also walked in and bowed to Feng Qianyan.
"My Lady."
"Doctor Shao, is today's situation over?"
"Yes."
"Then, how many more times?"
"According to your Majesty's current condition, it will probably take three or four more times before it's done."
"Three or four times?"
Feng Qianyan calculated silently and concluded that it was probably during the Chinese New Year.
She thought to herself: That's fine. Chinese New Year is a time when everyone is happy. If I give birth at that time, it will definitely attract the emperor's attention. If it's a boy, it will be even more joyful.
Thinking of this, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
Then he said, "I have entrusted my life and property to you. You must help me protect this child and ensure that he is born safely."
Shao Ren said, "Please rest assured, Concubine Ning."
"Um."
Feng Qianyan nodded and winked at Hanxiang.
Hanxiang understood and immediately stepped forward and said, "This servant will send the imperial physician."
"I'll take my leave."
"Go ahead."
After they all left, Feng Qianyan finally breathed a sigh of relief. She looked at Qin'er, who was also standing there nervously, and said, "Pour me another cup of tea."
"yes."
Qin'er couldn't do anything else, but she was very diligent in running errands. She quickly poured the tea and handed it to her.
Feng Qianyan took it and drank it while saying, "No one came outside just now, right?"
Qin Er shook her head and said, "No one."
"Um?"
Hearing this, it seemed that there was something else behind it. Feng Qianyan raised her head and asked, "What happened?"
Qin'er said, "Just now when I was at the door, I heard that Concubine Hui was in a rage at Chonghua Palace and had hit someone. The imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital had all gone over there."
"oh?"
Feng Qianyan raised her eyebrows slightly.
He sneered, "Concubine Hui's temper is getting worse and worse. What kind of big deal is it that makes her hit someone?"
Qin Er whispered, "It seems to be about the winter solstice yesterday when the emperor left the palace."
Feng Qianyan frowned when she heard this: "What, the emperor is leaving the palace?"
"Yes."
"What are you going to do outside the palace?"
"I heard that the emperor left the palace in disguise yesterday and spent most of the day outside. He also spent the Winter Solstice Festival outside."
"This—how come I don't know."
Having said that, she came back to her senses.
She has been closing her doors to visitors these days, not wanting anyone to come and disturb her. She also doesn't leave the Jianfu Palace, so naturally she can't hear any news.
So, he lowered his head and took another sip of tea: "So what?"
Qin'er said, "I heard that the Emperor left the palace with the Imperial Concubine, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei, and Her Royal Highness the Princess."
As soon as she finished speaking, she heard a clang.
The teacup in Feng Qianyan's hand suddenly fell to the ground and shattered into pieces.
The tea immediately splashed all over Qin'er. She took a step back in fear and hurriedly asked, "Madam?"
At this moment, Hanxiang, who had just sent Shao Ren out and secretly stuffed a silver note into his hand and was about to come back to report, had just walked to the door when she heard the loud noise. She was so scared that she ran in hurriedly.
I saw Feng Qianyan sitting at the head of the bed, her face pale and her eyes staring blankly.
A deep scowl of anger appeared on his face.
She hurriedly asked, "My Lady, what's wrong?"
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