The Empress Dowager asked in astonishment, "Really? She's pregnant with three children. It's unbelievable."
Several other imperial physicians also agreed, "This minister has also diagnosed that this is indeed the case."
Xuan Ling was in a complicated mood, with a hint of worry in his eyes.
Sheng Xiyan leaned against him affectionately.
Xuan Ling finally came back to his senses, a look of joy appearing on his solemn face: "This is a sign of good fortune. I believe the epidemic will soon dissipate."
He grasped Sheng Xiyan's hand tightly and said majestically, "I decree that I will confer the title of Imperial Consort Chen on Sheng, and the conferment ceremony will be held after the epidemic."
Because the title "Chen" is noble, Concubine Chen is equivalent to Imperial Concubine and is equivalent to the Vice Queen.
The hall suddenly fell silent, and everyone's face had an interesting expression.
Empress Duan was the first to calm down. She knelt with the four concubines and said, "The emperor is wise. Long live the emperor."
The four concubines said in unison: "May the Royal Concubine be blessed with good health."
Sheng Xiyan raised her hand gracefully, "Four sisters, please stand up."
Empress Duan said earnestly, "Your Majesty, Sister Sheng's return to the palace pregnant with the royal heir is truly a joyous occasion. I will have Guanju Palace tidied up as quickly as possible so that Sister Sheng can rest assured and take care of her pregnancy."
Xuan Ling looked at Sheng Xiyan, his eyes smiling: "Have someone renovate Yongshou Palace, and Concubine Chen will live there in the future. As for Guanju Palace, leave it as it is."
Yanyan, Guanju Palace will be left for our princess to live in in the future.
OK.
When these words were spoken, the Empress Dowager trembled with anger. That was the bedroom she lived in back then!
Everyone knows that Yongshou Palace is closest to Yangxin Palace. Since it is where the empress dowager used to live, no one dares to think about this palace. But now it has been given to Sheng Xiyan by Emperor Xuanwu, which is enough to show how high her status is in the emperor's heart.
"Emperor, you treat such a charming woman as a treasure. I am extremely disappointed!"
The Empress Dowager said this and left in a huff.
Empress Duan suppressed her resentment and smiled, holding Sheng Xiyan's hand: "I am so happy that my sister has returned to the palace."
The four concubines also echoed, with fake smiles on their faces.
Sheng Xiyan sneered and said calmly, "Sister Queen, I believe you will be the happiest person when I return to the palace."
Were you the one behind the fire at Hanyu Temple?
Her gaze was like a knife, piercing straight into Queen Duan's heart.
Empress Duan forced herself to maintain a smile, but a huge wave of emotions was already surging in her heart.
"Alright, all of you go back and let the imperial concubine take good care of the baby."
Emperor Xuanwu waved his sleeves, and Empress Duan and the four concubines bowed, "I will take my leave."
In the garden outside the palace, Concubine Jia was twisting the handkerchief in her hand with a heavy heart, while Concubine Liang, Concubine Shu and Concubine De surrounded Empress Duan, each with their own thoughts.
Concubine Shu gently waved her round fan and said with pretended concern:
"Your Majesty, there's no need to worry too much. It's hard to say this in front of the Emperor, but we all know that a third child is unlikely to survive. With Sheng's frail body, I'm afraid she won't be able to hold on."
Concubine Liang sneered and took over the conversation:
"Yes, although I have never been pregnant, I have heard that twins are dangerous, let alone triplets? Perhaps... stillbirth is also common."
Upon hearing this, Concubine De frowned slightly, glanced at them coldly, and said lightly:
"Your Majesty, I am feeling unwell and will take my leave now."
After saying this, he turned and left without even completing the formalities.
Seeing this, Concubine Liang rolled her eyes and said sharply:
"Your Majesty, look at her. She has been keeping to herself since she entered the palace. She doesn't even give you face!"
Concubine Shu covered her lips and chuckled, with a hint of sarcasm in her tone:
"That person is lucky, isn't he? At least he has Yu Qing to support him." She changed the subject and looked at Empress Duan with a half-smile. "Speaking of this, I remember some old memories. I feel so upset. I'll take my leave now."
When Concubine Liang saw that Concubine Shu had also left, she stamped her feet in anger:
"Who is she showing this displeasure to? The Emperor doesn't let her raise the child, it's her own incompetence, and now she's blaming us!"
She suddenly remembered the time when she was imprisoned, her eyes turned cold, and she glared at Empress Duan.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Chen is now the Vice Queen. If she gives birth to a prince or princess, I'm afraid your throne...will be lost. I advise you to make plans early."
After saying that, he took Concubine Jia and left.
Queen Duan stood where she was, clenching the handkerchief in her hand until her knuckles turned white.
What she was most worried about was the fire at Hanyu Temple the night before. She must not let Emperor Xuanwu find out.
He took a deep breath, got on the phoenix chariot, and thought about how to deal with the upcoming storm.
Concubine Liang and Concubine Jia walked side by side. Concubine Liang pretended to be concerned and asked, "Sister Jiafei, everyone has returned to the palace. How is the prescription going?"
Jia Fei's heart tightened, and she pretended to be calm: "I don't understand what my sister said."
Concubine Liang chuckled lightly, her tone meaningful: "Sister, why are you pretending to be confused? Hurry up and write a letter to ask home, don't delay the important matter."
Concubine Jia said a few perfunctory words and left in a hurry.
After she walked away, Concubine Liang's head maid whispered, "Your Majesty, you are very clever. If Concubine Jia wrote the letter, it would be solid evidence of her guilt."
Concubine Liang gently waved her round fan, a hint of pride flashing in her eyes: "This palace is really becoming more and more interesting."
She sighed, with a hint of reluctance in her tone.
"The only pity is, how come she can get three babies at once, but I haven't even experienced lovemaking..."
In the Yangxin Palace, Xuan Ling sat in front of the throne, reviewing memorials with a stern expression.
Sheng Xiyan walked up to him with a cup of ginseng tea, bowed deliberately, and said softly, "Your Majesty, please have some ginseng tea."
Xuan Ling glanced at her, took the ginseng tea, and said in a cold tone: "Go and rest."
Sheng Xiyan curled her lips, a sly look flashing in her eyes.
She walked around Long An, squeezed into Xuan Ling's arms, sat on his legs, rubbed his face with her soft hands, and said in a delicate voice:
"Lingling, you said you wouldn't be angry, why are you ignoring me?"
Xuan Ling threw down the memorial in his hand, raised an eyebrow and asked, "Am I angry?"
"Yes!" Sheng Xiyan pouted, "You haven't spoken to me since they left. There's no expression on your face."
Xuan Ling's eyes were deep, and his tone was light: "Then tell me, why am I angry?"
Sheng Xiyan blinked and said coquettishly: "Hug me first, then I will talk."
Xuan Ling looked at her, feeling both helpless and doting.
This girl always does risky things without consulting him. She must be taught a lesson.
He said coldly, "I'm working, go and rest."
Sheng Xiyan withdrew her arms from his neck, feeling upset. This Long was too disrespectful to her.
She pretended to get up from his arms and deliberately squeezed to the corner of the table.
Xuan Ling's heart tightened when he saw this. He quickly moved the dragon table away and hugged her tightly: "Be careful, kid! What if you get bumped into something?"
Sheng Xiyan turned her head, tears in her eyes, and said aggrievedly: "The emperor only cares about the children and is always mean to me... I want to go back to the temple!"
When Xuan Ling heard the word "temple", he glared at her with his eagle eyes.
The temple was indeed a bit austere, and Sheng Xiyan changed her tone, "I want to go back to my parents' home!"
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