Chapter 248: Vicious Female Supporting Character vs. Childless Emperor 92
The news that the queen was pregnant spread throughout the harem. The palace maids received three extra months of monthly allowance, and the harem was filled with joy.
Ji Yunhuan was afraid of the heat, so he sat in the pavilion as usual. The breeze was blowing gently, which made him feel particularly comfortable.
Concubine Lan nervously handed a list to the queen and stood aside with her hands hanging.
Ji Yunhuan flipped through the pages and whispered, "You've done a great job. These maids and concubines have been in the palace for many years but have not been promoted. Taking this opportunity to promote them will also make their lives more comfortable. You entered the palace early and are very careful. I feel relieved to leave it to you. Don't stand there like an idiot. Sit down."
Taohong stepped forward and helped Lanpin up, and Lanpin sat down carefully.
The rash on Lanbin's face has disappeared, but the serious illness has worsened the scars on her face. Half of her face is covered with uneven scars, which looks particularly terrifying.
Imperial Physician Qin said that the dosage of the pill was not large, but it entered the body directly with great force. If Imperial Physician Qin was not an expert in this disease, she would have suffocated to death.
Ji Yunhuan felt it was a pity. Ever since Lanpin had fallen ill, she had become timid and cowardly again. She wanted to promote Lanpin, so she comforted her:
"You don't have to be so reserved. I'll promote you to Consort Lan. From now on, you can make your own decisions on small matters like the monthly allowance. You don't have to ask me for permission anymore."
Lanpin stood up and saluted the Queen, bowing her head and saying, "I am ashamed. Your Majesty is kind enough not to blame me. How dare I ask for your reward? I am ashamed to be a concubine. Your Majesty, please don't mention it again. I don't deserve it."
Ji Yunhuan sighed and gave up. "Get up. If you don't want to, forget it. The position of concubine is enough for you. Others can be promoted to noble at most, but they can't surpass you."
"I see that your face is not getting better. I have already asked Meiling Villa to see if we can invite a sage from the martial arts world to come to the palace to take a look at you. Maybe he can cure you."
Lanpin lowered her head, tears falling from her eyes. She had actually let it go. Perhaps this was God's punishment for her. She shouldn't have helped her sister Defei without knowing right from wrong. But the Queen still wanted to help her heal her wounds.
Just as she was about to refuse, Jinxiu beside her pulled her down to her knees and said loudly:
"Thank you for your kindness, Queen. I am not good at speaking, but I am grateful to you in my heart. If you have any instructions, I will definitely do them well."
Ji Yunhuan nodded with satisfaction. Jinxiu was indeed sensible. With Jinxiu helping Lanpin, she felt much more relaxed.
"That's right. I'm pregnant and I don't have enough energy. Concubine De is useless. You should share my worries and do your job well. If you make mistakes, I will cover for you. Don't be afraid."
Lanpin kowtowed to express her gratitude. She hesitated for a while, but couldn't help but said:
"Your Majesty is kind and generous, and has blessed the harem. Concubine De has realized her mistakes. During these days of house arrest, Concubine De has cut her wrists and bled every day to copy Buddhist scriptures for Your Majesty. She is very pious and begs Your Majesty to show mercy..."
Jinxiu kept winking at Lanpin, she really wanted to shut Lanpin's mouth!
Why is Concubine Lan so easily persuaded? Concubine De just pleaded with her a few times and she dared to intercede in front of the Empress.
She had advised long ago that if she felt sorry for Concubine De, she should do her duty for the Queen. Since she had the power to manage the harem, she could just help Concubine De privately. There was really no need to anger the Queen because of Concubine De.
But Concubine Lan obviously didn't listen. Jinxiu was helpless and could only try her best to make amends for Concubine Lan.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. Lanpin values ​​friendship and loyalty. She just can't let it go for the moment. Lanpin is still loyal to you and has no second thoughts!"
Ji Yunhuan was just waiting for Concubine Lan to speak. It wouldn't do to keep Concubine De locked up forever, she had to find a chance to release her.
"In that case, let Concubine De bring the Buddhist scriptures to me to see if she is really as sincere as Concubine Lan said."
Jinxiu knew that the Queen was still angry and was afraid that she would take advantage of this to embarrass Concubine De, but this was already the best outcome, at least she did not vent her anger on Concubine Lan.
Lanpin was delighted and said gratefully, "Thank you, Queen! I guarantee that Concubine De is truly repentant. Your Majesty will know when she sees me."
Concubine De arrived soon.
She knelt down under the pavilion holding a few scrolls of Buddhist scriptures. Her exposed wrists were covered with wounds. The deep and shallow scars were hideous and twisted, and some were still bleeding.
Defei's handwriting is very beautiful, in dignified and elegant small regular script. The bright red words are written on the bright yellow scroll, and it is indeed a Buddhist scripture copied with great care.
There was a purple tint under Concubine De's eyes, her cheeks were sunken, her lips were bloodless, and she looked so haggard that she seemed to have aged ten years.
The moment she learned that Ji Yunhuan was pregnant, her heart felt like it was frying in oil and fire. Her child was gone, but Ji Yunhuan was pregnant!
Hatred was growing wildly in her heart, she couldn't wait any longer, she wanted Ji Yunhuan to pay with his life!
Concubine De held up the Buddhist scriptures high and said loudly: "I know that I have committed serious sins and dare not ask for forgiveness from Your Majesty. I copy the Buddhist scriptures with my blood every day, praying that Your Majesty will have a long life and a son soon."
"Putting this Buddhist scripture beside your bed will surely bless you to have a son. My stepmother also used this method to pass on the Zheng family's incense."
The mistress of the Zheng family only made her aunt copy scriptures with blood to torture her. Later, she really gave birth to a legitimate son, and it became a good story of harmony between wife and concubine. It was really ironic.
Lanpin thought that Concubine De was truly repentant and really wanted to please the Empress. Regardless of whether this method was useful or not, at least her intention was there.
Concubine Lan was sitting beside the Queen. Looking at the haggard Concubine De, she felt a pang of sadness in her heart and immediately spoke well of Concubine De.
"This method is indeed useful. My aunt also asked for a Buddhist scripture and placed it by the bedside, and she was able to have a son. The one that Concubine De copied by hand is better than the ones bought from outside."
Taohong was moved when she heard this. If the Queen could really give birth to a son in one go, who would dare to criticize His Majesty for being childless in the future? He would be able to expand his harem.
She leaned close to the Queen's ear and whispered, "Your Majesty, why don't you take it to the Imperial Physician Qin for a checkup? If there's nothing wrong with it, we can keep it. Maybe it will really work."
Ji Yunhuan subconsciously touched her belly. There was no need for any Buddhist scriptures. There was a prince in her belly, and he would be the future crown prince!
Ji Yunhuan did not let Taohong go, but asked a eunuch with good skills to get the Buddhist scriptures.
However, Concubine De refused to give the Buddhist scripture to the eunuch. Instead, she knelt inside the pavilion and said anxiously, "This Buddhist scripture will only be useful if you offer it up there yourself. No one else can touch it. I want to hand it over to you personally."
Of course, Ji Yunhuan would not be stupid enough to approach Concubine De on her own initiative. It was obvious that Concubine De had no good intentions. She was just curious why Concubine De would rather use such a stupid method than cooperate with the Queen Mother.
She waved her hands impatiently and pretended to be angry, "How dare you! I am only giving you a chance to atone for your sins because I feel sorry for you. Hand over the Buddhist scriptures and get out! From now on, you must copy Buddhist scriptures and send them to me every month. If you copy less, I will be angry."
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