“Master…” Qian Shengyan stood up, holding Ferguchun, feeling a little awkward. She didn’t know when he had arrived, or how much he had heard.
Although she didn't say anything just now, the meaning was already very clear.
Yinzhen helped her sit down by supporting her shoulder, and then smiled as he poured her a cup of tea. This made Qian Shengyan even more uneasy before he finally said, "This afternoon, I acted foolishly. I apologize to you..."
"Your Majesty!" Qian Shengyan was utterly astonished! She never expected that Yinzhen would say such a thing.
She tried to get up again, but Yinzhen pressed her shoulder, making her stay seated. He even joked, "Please forgive me, Consort Yinzhen, okay?"
"Your concubine..." Qian Shengyan didn't know what to say, she was extremely restless.
Even if this were the Qing Dynasty and she was just his concubine, there are still many men who make mistakes and refuse to admit them!
Besides, if it was wrong, it was just that he asked a question, and it was Qian Shengyan who started it...
Qian Shengyan really wanted to reflect on her actions, but suddenly paused.
Wait, why would she do that?
Aren't all the women in Yinzhen's harem obedient enough? Why does she have to act so submissive?
and……
It was definitely that bastard's fault!
Although she couldn't say it outright, she could...
Tears welled up without warning. Qian Shengyan was already feeling a bit aggrieved, and her eyes and nose turned red. She tried to cover half her face and said to Yinzhen, "What are you saying, Your Highness? How can I dare to listen to you?"
"Back then, I was... mistaken. As you said, all the noble people in the world are ordinary, but Hongli only has one mother. And only you would treat him so well without considering the consequences," Yinzhen sighed.
Qian Shengyan covered her eyes, but tears still welled up through her fingers. She sobbed, "I beg you, my lord, please don't say such things again. I...I really can't bear it..."
"It was my fault, Your Majesty. I will never mention it again." Yinzhen solemnly promised, "Hongli will always be your son, Qian Shengyan's son."
Upon hearing this, Qian Shengyan felt not relieved, but rather her own name gave her goosebumps.
After all, the Empress Dowager during the Qianlong era was Niohuru, not her, Lady Qian...
Her head was buzzing, but she could only answer with one sentence.
She sniffed and buried her face in Yinzhen's arms. Yinzhen opened his arms and embraced her and Fuerguochun. She said, "I believe in you, Your Highness. I will always believe in you."
Yinzhen, you should remember your own words. If you give Hongli to some member of the Niohuru clan in the future, then... you might as well not be emperor at all.
I'll risk changing history to kill you!
After venting her anger, Qian Shengyan's eyes quickly swelled up. She ate her dinner listlessly, and because of her poor appearance, she was afraid that Hongli would worry, so she did not eat with her son.
Yinzhen glanced at her several times and saw that she was so sleepy that she could barely keep her eyes open. He then picked up a meatball with his chopsticks and gave it to her: "Eat some more, and then go to sleep."
"I can't eat anymore, I'm so sleepy..." Qian Shengyan covered her mouth and yawned, then looked at Yinzhen pleadingly, "May I go to sleep first?"
Yinzhen paused, looked at her for a moment, and then said, "Is she pregnant again?"
"Huh?" Qian Shengyan hadn't reacted yet, but Qingxue behind her laughed and said, "It shouldn't be. Master Qian just finished her period the other day."
"Oh, right." Yinzhen took a bite of food and then laughed again, "I really hope you have another child."
Qian Shengyan: ...
Folgochun is only eight months pregnant, and she's just had her first period since becoming pregnant, yet this bastard wants her to give birth again. What does he take her for, a sow?
Qian Shengyan was being unreasonable at this moment. She put down her bowl and wanted to rest, but Yinzhen stopped her and said that lying down right after eating was not good for her health. He forcibly stopped her and had dinner with him. After they practiced calligraphy and swam, he finally allowed her to go to sleep.
Lying in bed, Qian Shengyan almost cried. It was so hard; it was so difficult for her to get some sleep!
As the days passed, Lady Nian became pregnant, but Yinzhen visited her less often, only occasionally in the late morning or late afternoon. He rarely stayed overnight, and even ate there very rarely.
Although she didn't seem to be particularly favored, she sent boxes of gifts to Ying Shui Lan Xiang in a grand manner. Even when she entered the palace to receive the Golden Festival, at Yin Zhen's behest, Lady Nian sat in front of Lady Li, clearly telling everyone that the two concubines in the mansion respected her above all others.
Under the persuasion of Granny Wei and Nian Gengyao, Lady Nian gradually accepted Yinzhen's lukewarm treatment. On the contrary, because of the discussions of others, she gradually began to believe that she was actually favored.
In November, it was already quite cold at Yuanmingyuan. Yinzhen originally wanted to move back to the Yongqin Prince's Mansion, but since the Emperor was still living in Changchun Garden, which was right next to Yuanmingyuan, moving back would be too far away, so he decided against it. However, as the days went by, Nianshi's pregnancy had reached three months, while others were still showing no signs of pregnancy, and Yinzhen couldn't help but feel anxious.
He didn't want to harm his own child. He originally thought that by elevating Nian Shi's status, he could threaten Ulanara Shi, and perhaps Ulanara Shi and Li Shi could give him a surprise. But who knew that both of them were cowards, one remained silent and the other only made sarcastic remarks.
Yinzhen let out a breath, picked up the memorials on the table and started reading. After finishing one memorial, he saw a letter from Nian Gengyao.
He hesitated for a moment, picked it up and glanced at it, his face turning somewhat angry. After reading it all, he became even angrier and almost smashed the inkstone to the ground.
But soon, Yinzhen changed his mind and felt that this might be a good opportunity.
He called out to Su Peisheng, and after the man entered, he leisurely stood up and said, "Help me change my clothes and go to Ying Shui Lan Xiang. Oh, and bring this letter from Second Master Nian."
"Yes." Su Peisheng didn't know what the prince was going to do, and seeing that it was already dark, he could only remind him again, "Master Qian just sent someone to ask the prince where he was going to dine, and the prince said to Peach Blossom Village."
"Yes, it's alright. Go quickly and come back quickly, you'll make it in time," Yinzhen said.
Soon, the group arrived at Ying Shui Lan Xiang with lanterns. Before dismissing his attendants, Yinzhen entered and said with a smile, "I received a letter from Liang Gong today. In the letter, he instructed me to take good care of you."
“Brother has always been very good to his concubine,” Lady Nian said with a smile.
Yinzhen then casually took out the letter and placed it on the table: "Take a look too, it's all family business."
"Yes." Lady Nian picked it up, read it carefully, and then her face was flushed with shyness and excitement. But she was sensible enough to immediately stand up and bow, saying, "What my brother said is nonsense. No matter how bad the Fujin is, she is still the Fujin. How could I dare to compare myself to the Fujin?"
After she finished speaking, Yinzhen heard several maids behind him gasp in unison. He picked up his teacup to hide the smile on his lips and once again sighed that Lady Nian had done a good job, just as he had hoped.
That very night, Ulanara heard about the incident. The next morning, a cartload of broken porcelain shards was hauled out of Yue Di Yun Ju, saying that the master had accidentally knocked over the museum shelves while getting up in the middle of the night.
Three days later, while Yinzhen was playing chess with Qian Shengyan, he suddenly heard terrible news: Lady Nian had a persistent high fever and was bleeding, which meant that the pregnancy was likely to end badly.
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