Chapter 330 Zhu Zhenzhen asked for her own death, who can she blame?
She can no longer trust anyone in the entire Yuling Palace; the only person she can trust is herself.
The news of Song Qing's pregnancy caused Zhu Zhenzhen great distress. After staying in the room for five days, she could no longer bear it. So, she dressed herself up exquisitely and took the initiative to go to Chenxi Palace to pay her respects to the Crown Princess.
Jiang Fenghua was holding Xie Ziyan in her arms, making her laugh. The four-month-old baby had grown up, with fair skin, a pink and tender face, and a pair of bright and adorable eyes.
Xie Hongyou, held in the wet nurse's arms, remained quiet.
The Crown Princess is truly blessed to have both a son and a daughter, something most people can only dream of. How can she be so lucky!
When Zhu Zhenzhen entered, her face was full of smiles. She said gently, "This concubine greets the Crown Princess."
When Jiang Fenghua saw her arrive, she said in a deep voice, "Didn't I tell you to stay in the palace and recuperate? Why did you come out? After the Mid-Autumn Festival, the weather has cooled down, and you shouldn't be exposed to the wind."
"I feel much better, there's nothing wrong." It's not like she needs a month to recover from childbirth. She just doesn't want to arrange for her to serve the emperor. Zhu Zhenzhen thought to herself.
Jiang Fenghua wasn't the type to rush around worrying about anyone else's health. She had said her piece, and whether others listened or not was her business. She was the one abusing her own body.
"The little princess is so cute! May I hold her?"
Lianye quickly took Xie Ziyan from her. "It's time to change the little princess's diaper. I'll take her away now. The Crown Princess and the little princess can chat slowly."
Without waiting for Jiang Fenghua's consent, Lianye carried the person away, and Xu Nanny followed with Xie Hongyou in her arms.
Jiang Fenghua didn't feel embarrassed at all; who knew what mischief Zhu Zhenzhen was up to?
She said, "It wouldn't be good if the child peed all over the young master."
A flash of hatred crossed Zhu Zhenzhen's eyes, and a look of sorrow immediately appeared on her face. "I actually love children very much, it's just that I'm not good enough for them. If I had been more careful and cautious, things wouldn't have turned out this way..."
Her eyes were red, and there seemed to be tears glistening in them.
Granny Wang quickly advised, "Please don't cry, Your Highness. You just had a miscarriage and haven't finished your postpartum period yet. Crying will harm your health."
"Yes, I know, thank you for your concern, Granny Wang." She quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. "I just couldn't help it."
Her pitiful appearance was truly heartbreaking.
Jiang Fenghua knew that Zhu Zhenzhen was not a kind person, but why did she come to Chenxi Palace to cry?
At this moment, Xie Shang also arrived at Chenxi Palace. From afar, one could see him with a smile on his face, looking spirited and high-spirited. "Ruan Ruan."
Jiang Fenghua stood up from her seat and hurriedly went out to greet him, "Your Majesty, I greet you."
Xie Shang grabbed her hand. "Look what I brought you!"
Lin Feng was carrying a cage with a tiny, adorable white fox inside.
"Where did Your Highness get such a cute little creature?" Jiang Fenghua leaned closer to look at it. The fox seemed to be very intelligent, gentle and obedient.
"I hunted this in the mountains. I bet you'll like it. This little white fox is very intelligent. I trained it for two days and I think it's really cute. I remember that Ruan Ruan's birthday is coming up soon. I've been busy and haven't had time to spend with you, so I'm sending you some little things to cheer you up."
"Then I thank Your Highness." A mischievous smile appeared on her face.
Xie Shang held her in his arms, and Zhu Zhenzhen suddenly walked up to them, looking aggrieved and sad, and said softly, "This concubine greets the Crown Prince."
When Xie Shang saw her, his brows furrowed involuntarily. "No need for formalities. What are you doing here?"
"I felt a bit bored being alone in the palace, so I came out for a walk and thought I'd come to pay my respects to the Crown Princess." She stared at the little white fox, her eyes showing affection. "What a beautiful little fox. Your Highness is so kind to the Crown Princess."
When Jiang Fenghua saw Zhu Zhenzhen's appearance, she felt as if she was about to be blown over by the wind. She had already used all these tricks before.
Xie Shang's expression softened considerably, thinking that she must be heartbroken after her miscarriage. "If I hunt another one, I will send one to your palace."
"Thank you, Your Highness." She added, "So the Crown Princess's birthday is approaching. We must hold a grand birthday banquet for her."
"I don't want to hold a birthday banquet. It's become meaningless to celebrate it every year..."
“How could it be boring? This is the Crown Princess’s first birthday banquet since she entered the palace, so it must be a grand affair,” Zhu Zhenzhen said.
“Liangdi is right, Ruanruan need not worry about trouble, everything will be prepared by the servants.” Xie Shang also insisted, “No money is allowed to be given to the Imperial Household Department, the Crown Princess does not need to worry about these things.”
Jiang Fenghua felt a chill run down her spine. She stared at Zhu Zhenzhen, wondering what she was planning to do.
No matter what you want to do, if you dare to offend me, whether you are the daughter of Imperial Censor Zhu or not, I will not be so easy to talk to you.
Since you like to be tormented, then I will continue to torment you. Jiang Fenghua said to Xie Shang, "There is something I have been thinking about for a long time, and I only want to wait for Your Highness to return before making a decision."
"Your Highness can make your own decisions about whatever it is." Xie Shang had complete confidence in her ability to handle things.
"It is Consort Song. She is pregnant. This is the most joyous occasion in our Eastern Palace. I am thinking of promoting her to a higher rank. The position of Crown Prince's concubine is vacant. Why not promote Consort Song to Consort Song? What do you think, Your Highness?"
Xie Shang said, "These are minor matters; Ruan Ruan can make the decisions."
At this moment, Zhu Zhenzhen felt as if her heart was bleeding. The opportunity to become a concubine was clearly hers. The status of a concubine in the Eastern Palace was very important. In the future, when the Crown Prince ascended the throne, both the concubine and the Crown Princess could compete for the position of Empress. Even if she was not the Empress, she could still become a Noble Consort, or directly become one of the Four Consorts.
Now Song Qing has taken the lead, jumping directly from a lowly Fengyi to the position of Consort. Zhu Zhenzhen is furious that she obtained it so easily.
Zhu Zhenzhen looked at the little white fox that Lin Feng was carrying. If Song Qing suddenly lost her child, could she still become a concubine?
She glanced at the majestic Crown Prince again and her courage waned. He doted on his Crown Princess so much; she couldn't be as foolish as Ye Susu. She had to come up with a foolproof plan.
Jiang Fenghua led Xie Shang directly inside. She had heard that Zhu Zhenzhen hated the two maids she had assigned to serve her. Now that Song Fengyi was to be promoted to concubine, Zhu Zhenzhen must be quite upset!
The pit has been dug for her; now it's up to Zhu Zhenzhen to jump in.
Zhu Zhenzhen is the daughter of Imperial Censor Zhu, and the Crown Prince treats her so gently. It would be better to confine her to her Yuling Palace as well, so that she won't try to cause trouble and harm Song Qing's child.
"Please come in and sit for a while, or go back first. If you can't take it anymore, I'll send someone to take you back to the palace to rest!" Jiang Fenghua said with concern.
"I can go back by myself." Zhu Zhenzhen didn't want Jiang Fenghua to pretend to be kind in front of His Highness the Crown Prince, acting as if anyone couldn't do it. She said gently, "I'll take my leave."
Xie Shang thought of Imperial Censor Zhu and realized that he still needed to comfort Zhu Zhenzhen during this time. He whispered to her, "Ruan Ruan, let me send Consort Zhu back. Her father has asked me about Consort Zhu's situation."
"Great! With Your Highness escorting Consort Zhu, I feel much more at ease." During this period, Zhu Zhenzhen cannot share a room with a man; otherwise, she would be courting death with her own body.
If she can heed the imperial physician's instructions, she will win; if she intends to seduce him and forces Xie Shang to go along with it, then there will be a good show to watch.
Seeing her frail appearance, she wished she could collapse into Xie Shang's arms. Since the Zhu family wanted to take her away, and Zhu Zhenzhen was eager to have a child, then she would grant her wish.
Jiang Fenghua magnanimously returned to her palace, saying that Zhu Zhenzhen should never have children in her life.
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