"It's good that Your Majesty is alright. As long as you give birth to the child safely, His Majesty will grant your wish for the sake of the little prince."
"That's good, it gives me something to look forward to. Alright, I'm fine now, you can all leave. I want to be alone for a while."
After Tang Baozhu finished speaking, she ignored them and continued to look at the sky outside. The play was only halfway through, how could she stop? But why hadn't the emperor arrived yet? If he didn't come soon, it felt like the play would have to be canceled.
Seeing her mistress looking sullen, Yu Mei felt that this wouldn't do, as a bad mood could easily affect the baby in her womb.
When they came out of the house and came to the outside of the main hall, they saw Xiaodouzi and quickly waved him over.
As soon as Xiaodouzi saw Yumei calling him, he knew something must be wrong, so he quickly ran over and asked her, "Sister Yumei, is there something you need? Please tell me what you need."
Yu Mei didn't stand on ceremony and said directly to Xiao Douzi, "Go and find out why the Emperor hasn't come to see our Consort yet. If the Emperor is dealing with important matters, go find Eunuch Li and don't say anything else, just say that the Consort is in a bad mood, hiding in her room by herself and not wanting anyone to serve her, and everyone is worried about her. That's all. Go."
"Don't worry, Sister Yumei, I will definitely handle this matter well."
After saying that, Xiaodouzi ran out of Changchun Palace. It was difficult for others to see Eunuch Li, but it was not difficult for him at all. He and Eunuch Li were old acquaintances. He had become familiar with Eunuch Li when he went to Tongcheng to select concubines.
Xiao Douzi went straight to the Qianqing Palace to find someone. You see, at this time, the Emperor would have already gone to see his wife. If she hasn't come yet, it must be because there's something very important that he needs to receive ministers at the Qianqing Palace. So, coming here directly will definitely allow him to find her.
As soon as he walked over, he was stopped by the guards. Xiaodouzi smiled apologetically and said, "Greetings, gentlemen. I am a eunuch of Consort Bao of Changchun Palace. I have something to discuss with Eunuch Li. Please inform him."
Upon hearing that he was Consort Bao's eunuch, the two guards dared not stop him. After all, Consort Bao was a figure of great concern to everyone. If anything happened to her, they would lose more than a few heads.
They exchanged a glance, and one of the guards went inside to find the person, while the other stayed at the door. Although they had made an exception, they still had to do their job properly and not allow anyone to approach the Qianqing Palace.
Eunuch Li was standing guard outside the main hall, worried that the emperor would look for him, so he waited at the door. When he heard that the eunuchs from Changchun Palace were looking for him, he thought something had happened. After all, Consort Bao had been quite quiet this month and wouldn't say a word unless something was wrong. Now that she had sent someone to look for him, it must be something serious!
Eunuch Li didn't dare to delay and quickly went outside, only to find that it was Xiaodouzi who had come to find him.
"Little Bean, what do you need from us?"
As soon as Xiaodouzi saw Eunuch Li, he quickly bowed respectfully. After all, Eunuch Li was the top eunuch in the world, and no one could help but envy him.
“Eunuch Li, this servant has no choice. Since Consort Bao had breakfast, she has been hiding in her room. I heard from Sister Yumei that she was crying inside. She won’t let anyone into the room, which has made everyone very worried. This servant had no choice but to come to Eunuch Li.”
Eunuch Li knew perfectly well what was being said. What he meant by asking the Emperor to come over was simply to inquire if the Emperor was free to visit.
Unfortunately, His Majesty does have important business today. However, whether or not we go should be decided after consulting His Majesty. After all, Consort Bao's pregnancy is indeed very precious, and this child may be His Majesty's only heir, so it cannot be delayed.
"Little Bean, you wait here while we go ask around."
Eunuch Li entered the main hall and stood silently in a corner. After all, he must have come in for a reason, and the Emperor knew that. If the Emperor wanted to hear it, he would definitely ask.
Just as Eunuch Li understood the Emperor, Situ Rui also knew that unless it was something important, given Eunuch Li's shrewd nature, he wouldn't dare to come in casually.
Ignoring the ministers present, he immediately asked the question.
"But what's wrong?"
Eunuch Li glanced at the ministers watching from the side, and seeing that the Emperor did not stop him, he spoke directly, "Your Majesty, it was Xiao Douzi from Changchun Palace who came to report to this old servant that Consort Bao is hiding in her room and will not come out."
When Situ Rui heard about the matter at Changchun Palace, he became a little anxious, fearing that there might be a problem with the baby in the womb. However, with so many ministers waiting, it seemed inappropriate to simply leave them behind.
"But Consort Bao is unwell. Has the imperial physician been summoned?"
"none."
Now Situ Rui was truly anxious. Ignoring the ministers still in the main hall, he said, "My dear ministers, come again tomorrow. I have some matters to attend to." Without waiting for their reply, he hurriedly walked out.
The ministers were left looking at each other in bewilderment. Fortunately, they understood the emperor's feelings, as good news was hard to come by, and it was only natural to be cautious.
"Gentlemen, since His Majesty has other matters to attend to, I shall take my leave now."
"Lord Li, let's go together."
"That's exactly what I was thinking. It just so happens that I'm traveling the same way as Lord Gu. I'd like to discuss what just happened with you."
Seeing that the two leaders had left, the others followed them out of the palace. Although they had never met the legendary Consort Bao, as long as she could safely give birth to her child, she would definitely have a place in the harem. It seemed they needed to make arrangements with their families; they still needed to cultivate some diplomatic connections.
Situ Rui rushed to Changchun Palace and stopped the palace maids and eunuchs who were about to pay their respects, asking, "Where is your lady?"
Before Yu Mei could speak, Yu Lian spoke up first, her voice carrying a hint of coquettishness, "Your Majesty, the Empress is in her palace."
The other palace maids and eunuchs around her stared directly at her, their eyes seeming to want to stab her.
Unfortunately, all that flirting was in vain. Situ Rui was too anxious to pay attention to a palace maid, so he simply ignored her and said, "Little Li, replace this palace maid for me. She's annoying to look at." Then he walked towards his bedchamber.
"Your servant obeys the decree."
Yu Lian knew immediately that her fate was sealed and quickly begged the Emperor for mercy, but the Emperor had already entered his bedchamber and wouldn't pay her any attention.
Worried that the noise might disturb the Emperor and Consort Bao, Eunuch Li gave a wink to the two eunuchs behind him. As expected of his trusted confidants, the two eunuchs understood his meaning immediately and gagged Yu Lian, pulling her away to avoid disturbing the noble ladies.
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