In the huge imperial study, the young eunuch and the imperial physician were kneeling on the ground to report to the emperor the good news that Gu Wanying was pregnant, leaving the ministers present looking at each other in bewilderment.
The emperor even said three good words in a row, but that was not enough. He stood up and walked back and forth in front of the ministers, rubbing his hands, without any of his previous composure.
The court beads on his body rustled and the jade pendant on his waist jingled, but he didn't seem to care at all.
The next second, everyone realized what the imperial physician had just said, and they all happily congratulated the emperor.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Your Majesty, on the birth of your son!"
"This must be rewarded, this must be rewarded!" The emperor was already incoherent with joy. "I said I'm still in the prime of life, how could I not have an heir? Yingying is a great contributor! Just a reward is not enough, how about a promotion? What do you say, Eunuch Feng?"
Eunuch Feng was already grinning from ear to ear after hearing what the young eunuch and the imperial physician said. But when he saw that the emperor was as unstable as a young boy who had just had a child, he couldn't get a word in.
"Your Majesty loves your Majesty so much, your Majesty is so blessed! It must be because of your Majesty's wisdom and bravery that your Majesty can conceive a dragon heir! Your Majesty dotes on you, and your status should be promoted. I think the Imperial Observatory has also made a contribution, and this divination is really accurate." Eunuch Feng's words made the emperor very happy, and with a wave of his hand, rewards were sent to Gu Wanying's palace like water.
Even the Imperial Observatory received a lot of rewards.
Ministers: As expected, these smooth-talking old eunuchs are too honest!
There is no wall that is impenetrable, and the emperor was only concerned with his own happiness, so the news of Gu Wanying's pregnancy spread to the harem like wings.
The happiest person was undoubtedly the Queen Mother. For so many years, there had been no good news from the women in the harem, and yet Gu Wanying, who had just entered the palace, was pregnant. How could she not be happy?
"Mother, I really shouldn't spoil your fun at this time, but even if you're angry, I still have to say this." The Queen frowned slightly and said, "There were concubines who brought good news before, but they miscarried not long after. I think this Concubine Gu may also..."
Before she could finish her words, the Queen Mother's face turned cold. "If you know it's going to spoil the fun, don't say it. Wanying is a good child, and I think she's blessed. She's young and in good health, so she'll definitely be able to carry this pregnancy! I don't want to hear any bad news about Wanying right now!"
The queen's face turned pale and she quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed to apologize, but the empress dowager no longer wanted to talk to her.
The sachet left by Gu Wanying cured her insomnia. These days, she can sleep peacefully every night and feels much more energetic.
When she had free time, she would often copy Buddhist scriptures and give them to herself. Other concubines did not have such a delicate mind as hers.
It can be seen that Gu Wanying is a thoughtful person and is very kind to this old woman.
Therefore, whenever the Queen said something bad about Gu Wanying, it would make the Queen Mother unhappy.
When Concubine Shu knew that Gu Wanying was pregnant, she was furious and started throwing things around in her palace. She would even hold on to the palace maids and eunuchs for small mistakes, just to vent her anger!
no!
Gu Wanying must not return to the palace alive!
When she thought of what had been arranged, the rage in her heart gradually subsided.
The two palace maids who were slapping each other were crying, and their cheeks were red and swollen, but they did not dare to stop without the order of Concubine Shu.
Concubine Shu waved her hand to let them leave, and she lay down on the chaise longue to take a nap, waiting for good news from that person.
So what if I’m pregnant?
Will she come back alive?
Let’s not talk about what happened in the palace for now. Let’s just say that when Sun Chongming went to see the imperial physician to treat his wound, he met the maid who came to see him.
He had seen this person before. This person was the one beside Gu Qingqing. What was the matter with looking for him now?
When he thought of Gu Qingqing, his brows furrowed.
he asked in a calm voice.
"Our second young lady wants you to come over." The little maid said with her head lowered.
Sun Chongming suppressed his inner annoyance and said, "Lead the way."
He followed the little maid all the way to the woodshed where Gu Qingqing was imprisoned. Before he got close, he heard Gu Qingqing's cursing voice.
"Second Miss, Young Master Sun is here." The little maid said through the door.
The door of the woodshed was locked and could only be opened a small gap.
Gu Qingqing slammed the doors of the woodshed, making them bang loudly.
"Brother Chongming! Can you please say a few nice words to my father and ask him to let me out?" Gu Qingqing was unwilling to be locked up here. None of the servants dared to plead for her, so she could only place her hope on Sun Chongming.
"Qingqing, calm down. I believe Uncle Gu will definitely let you out after the Empress leaves." Sun Chongming's heart softened when he heard her plea. "Qingqing, be obedient and don't make a fuss. I will go to Uncle Gu to plead for mercy."
Gu Qingqing gradually calmed down after hearing this.
There was a rustling sound from inside, and she knelt behind the door, "Brother Chongming, you must keep your word! Also, I think those two women must have been Gu Wanying's idea! She just can't stand seeing you and me get engaged!"
After hearing this, his heart suddenly turned cold and he felt a strong chill in an instant.
How could she do this to him?
Did she really love him in her heart?
He thought that rewarding beauties was just a means for the emperor to win him over. After all, he wanted to be the minister who became the son-in-law of Prime Minister Gu, and it was common for men to have three wives and four concubines since ancient times.
But I never thought that this was Gu Wanying's idea.
No, Gu Qingqing was lying to him! Everyone knew that the two Gu sisters were at odds, and he knew it too. There must be a reason why Gu Qingqing said that, it must not be groundless.
He must go and find out!
There was no sound outside the woodshed door. Gu Qingqing didn't realize it until a long time later. She was so angry that she slammed the door hard. Her palms were hurt and numb, and tears rolled down her face.
In order to let Gu Wanying have a good rest, Gu Chenshi and Gu Xiang had gone out to entertain guests. Even Yuetao and Feicui were in the ear room looking after the medicine jars.
Sun Chongming pushed open Gu Wanying's door with a cold and scary look on his face.
"Yingying, were those two beauties that the emperor rewarded your idea?" As soon as he came in, he questioned Gu Wanying who was leaning on the couch with a cold face.
"What do you mean?" Gu Wanying was originally chatting with Tongzi, but she was startled when he broke in.
"I'm asking you, were you the one who asked the emperor to give you a beauty?" Sun Chongming's eyes were slightly red and his face was blue. It seemed that he was very angry.
She thought this bastard wouldn't notice, but she didn't expect he still had some brains.
Gu Wanying's face was calm, her eyes were still, as she looked at the man in front of her who looked like he was about to break.
You want love, and I will give you beauty. Isn't this a double blessing?
This is a buy-one-get-two-free deal! It's totally worth it, so why cry?
This doesn't look very manly.
Gu Wanying not only suspected that there was something wrong with her previous vision.
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