The matter of Consort Wan's poisoning has come to an end.
When Consort Wan awoke from her coma, she learned that she had become a cripple, unable to exert herself, and unable to serve or attend to the Emperor. From then on, she was constantly on medication, and her heart was filled with boundless rage.
"You vile woman, you vile woman! How dare that vile woman from the Wei family harm me like this?"
Her face was contorted with rage, and Consort Wan's eyes were filled with malice.
The palace maid serving Consort Wan sighed softly and whispered words of comfort, "Your Highness, things have come to this; please calm your anger. Consort Wei has been banished to the Cold Palace by the Emperor; Your Highness, you will enjoy the privileges of a Noble Consort."
"I wish I could skin the Wei family alive and tear them apart. How can I appease my anger?"
Glaring at the palace maid beside her, Consort Wan spoke coldly, her body weak, "I've injured my body and will be sickly from now on. Yet all I get in return is the allowance of a Noble Consort. Even the allowances of an Empress or Imperial Noble Consort can't make up for my current frail health."
"Heavens above, what have I done wrong to deserve this?"
Filled with anger and resentment, Consort Wan spent her days in Yonghe Palace, weeping constantly.
May 2nd
Xu Lejin sat in the main seat, looking at the group of concubines.
"Consort Wan is ill. I have already informed the Emperor. From now on, Consort Wan will take good care of her health in Yonghe Palace. The palace affairs that Consort Wan used to be in charge of will be handed over to Consort Hui and Consort Duan. I hope that Consort Hui and Consort Duan will do their best to share the Emperor's and my worries."
Consort Hui and Consort Duan stood up and said in unison, "Yes, Your Majesty, we will obey Your Highness's orders."
Nodding, Xu Lejin turned her head to look at Consort Que.
After a slight hesitation, Xu Lejin spoke softly, "I heard that Consort Que was feeling unwell a few days ago? Consort Que is currently taking care of the Seventeenth Princess, as well as the Twenty-Second Princess and the Sixteenth Prince. She must take care of her health."
"yes."
Consort Que smiled and agreed, then said, "It is my blessing to raise the Seventeenth Princess, the Twenty-Third Princess, and the Sixteenth Prince. I will certainly live up to the expectations of His Majesty and the Imperial Noble Consort."
Xu Lejin smiled and nodded.
"That would be best!"
Consort Hui raised her eyes, glanced at Xu Lejin and Consort Que, and after a moment of contemplation, said softly, "Consort Que now has both a son and a daughter, which is a rare blessing in the palace."
"My second prince has already married a concubine, and my third princess, whom I raised, has also been betrothed. I feel so lonely and isolated in Yanxi Palace."
After a pause, Consort Hui sighed and then spoke.
"If I could raise the young princes and princesses like Consort Que, I wouldn't feel cold and lonely during the long nights in the palace."
"Consort Hui..."
Consort Que was speechless for a moment, and looked up at Xu Lejin.
Xu Lejin smiled slightly and said, "Consort Hui need not worry about the long, lonely nights. The Second Prince has already married two concubines, and there are several princesses and maids in his room."
"I believe that good news will come soon. At that time, Consort Hui will have grandchildren to dote on her and enjoy the company of her grandchildren."
Consort Hui paused slightly, then gritted her teeth.
"Thank you for your kind words, Your Highness. I am also hoping for this. I just don't know when Yinti's concubines, princesses, and maids will be able to conceive?"
"Good things come to those who wait, Consort Hui need not worry. The Second Prince has many concubines, and one or two of them will be fortunate enough to give birth to a son."
With a light smile, Xu Lejin continued, "The Emperor mentioned the First Prince and the Second Prince to me a few days ago, saying that he hoped the First Prince and the Second Prince would give birth to imperial grandsons as soon as possible, so that the royal family could have more descendants and continue its lineage."
When Consort Hui heard Xu Lejin mention the First Prince, her expression changed.
At this time
Lady Yu and Lady Chen, who were sitting quietly in the corner, exchanged a glance, stood up with the help of palace maids, and walked together to the center of the hall to gracefully bow.
Consort Yu lowered her head slightly and said respectfully, "Your Highness, I am pregnant and three months along."
"good,"
Xu Lejin paused slightly, then smiled and said, "It is a joyous occasion that Consort Yu is pregnant. I will report this to the Emperor later. Consort Yu's most important task now is to take good care of the unborn child in her womb and give birth to a prince or princess for the Emperor as soon as possible."
Consort Yu nodded gently, looking down lovingly at her belly.
Xu Lejin shifted her gaze from Consort Yu to Consort Chen beside her, and said with a smile, "Consort Chen, is there something you need? Could it be that Consort Chen is also pregnant?"
Consort Chen nodded, her face beaming with happiness.
"Your Highness, I am one month pregnant."
Xu Lejin: "..."
With a 'clatter,' the teacup and salted rice in Consort Hui's hand fell to the ground, making a crisp sound.
Consort Hui quickly stood up and said apologetically in a soft voice, "Your Highness, please forgive me. I lost my composure for a moment."
"It's alright."
With a soft murmur, Xu Lejin looked at Consort Chen and said in a deep voice, "Consort Chen is pregnant. Has the imperial physician been summoned to check her pulse?"
Consort Chen nodded slightly.
"Your Highness, the imperial physician took my pulse yesterday and confirmed that my unborn child is healthy. Thank you for your concern and care, Your Highness."
"Um,"
Xu Lejin responded and looked at Consort He, saying, "In Changchun Palace, there is double joy today. Consort Yu and Consort Chen have both become pregnant. I am very happy."
“When Consort Zhangjia was pregnant, Consort He took excellent care of her. Now that Consort Yu and Consort Chen’s unborn children are in the care of Consort He, I hope that two more princes will be born in the palace in six months.”
Consort He respectfully replied "Yes," but in her heart she thought to herself that Madam Yu and Madam Chen, who were not favored by the emperor, had become pregnant without anyone noticing.
Especially Ms. Yu, who is three months pregnant!
Consort Hui covered her mouth and looked at Consort He with amusement.
"Congratulations, Consort He! Consort Yu and Consort Chen are both pregnant. This is a joyous occasion for your palace. Consort Yu and Consort Chen come from a prestigious Han Banner family and entered the palace as consorts. Now they are carrying the Emperor's child."
After a pause, Consort Hui continued, "If Consort Yu and Consort Chen give birth to a prince..."
"There are many vacant high positions in the palace. Consort Yu and Consort Chen are qualified. After giving birth to a prince, they will definitely be granted the title of Consort. At that time, Consort He's palace will be truly lively."
He Fei's expression changed, and she bit her lip, remaining silent.
Consort Ji, who had been keeping her head slightly lowered and remained silent, glanced at Xu Lejin, covered her mouth, and whispered, "Your Highness Consort Hui, the imperial fetuses of Consort Yu and Consort Chen are still in their early stages. It's not certain whether it will be a prince or a princess."
"Now that Consort Hui is so confident that Consort Yu and Consort Chen will be granted the rank of Imperial Concubine after giving birth to a prince, does this mean that Consort Hui is now in charge of the palace?"
Consort Hui's face immediately darkened.
"Consort Ji, you..."
Xu Lejin waved her hand, gave Consort Hui and Consort Ji a stern look, and said coldly, "The pregnancy of Noble Lady Yu and Noble Lady Chen is a joyous occasion in the palace. As for the imperial heir..."
"Whether they are princes or princesses, they are all of the emperor's bloodline and are equally precious."
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