Chapter 386 Flowing Water Has No Mercy
Since becoming pregnant, Huangfu Ruoxi's appetite has suddenly become strange.
Sometimes I don't want to think about anything else all day except eating meat.
But sometimes the smell of meat makes me want to vomit, and I only want to eat vegetarian food.
Or, to put it another way, one day they crave sour food, and the next day they crave spicy food.
Sometimes, I can eat the equivalent of three people's meals in one sitting, but the next day I can't eat a single bite.
Day by day, my appetite has changed three times, which is still a lot.
If we're talking about the imperial harem, which department is the hardest working when the Empress is pregnant?
That must be the imperial kitchen.
The head chef of the imperial kitchen lost more than ten pounds in the month after the empress became pregnant.
There was nothing he could do; the emperor doted on the empress. If she ate even a little less, he'd order the imperial kitchen to prepare a new dish and serve it to her...
He had to find a way to make the Empress happy while she ate!
Otherwise, even if His Majesty doesn't punish you, his cold face is enough to frighten people!
......
"Your Highness is so kind! Granny, please accept this! I'll have a taste later tonight." Huangfu Ruoxi smiled and had the nanny beside her accept the gift.
Xu Roujia breathed a sigh of relief.
Previously, after learning that the Empress was pregnant, she sent tonic soup to the Qin Zheng Hall more frequently.
I hope Her Majesty the Empress won't take it to heart!
While keeping an eye on Huangfu Ruoxi's expression, Xu Roujia said some flattering words.
But before she could finish speaking, Xu Roujia saw Huangfu Ruoxi yawn softly.
"Your Majesty must be tired!"
"Your Majesty, I will not disturb you any longer!"
Xu Roujia then respectfully took her leave.
As Xu Roujia slowly retreated, Shen Qingyu was somewhat puzzled.
"She... seems like a completely different person."
The Xu Roujia of the past was radiant and full of vigor.
"How come she's like this now..." Shen Qingyu didn't finish her sentence.
Huangfu Ruoxi also sighed.
She never expected things to turn out this way.
His Majesty bestowed upon Xu Roujia the title of Imperial Concubine.
But that's all.
What the Xu family is plotting, how could His Majesty not know!
In particular, over the past year, His Majesty has implemented a number of sweeping reforms, all of which have affected the interests of civil officials.
Prime Minister Xu used to be the head of the civil officials, and many veteran officials went to him to complain.
Some of the older nobles complained to Prime Minister Xu more than once.
They say if things continue like this, will Dayu still be the same Dayu it used to be?
"She... perhaps had no choice!"
She has been in the palace for over a year, except for the day she first entered the palace when His Majesty stayed with her.
At other times, even when His Majesty went to see him, they mostly played chess and chatted, and he didn't stay there to rest at night.
Consort Xu was actually quite capable of sitting still.
The Xu family, however, couldn't sit still any longer.
After the news of my pregnancy spread, the Xu family suddenly started visiting the palace more often.
He would visit Consort Xu in the palace every few days, as if they had endless things to talk about.
Actually, if you think about it, you'll know what the Xu family said when they went to the palace.
It's just that I'm pregnant now, but she hasn't shown any signs of pregnancy.
actually......
It takes two people to have a baby.
How can Hsu Rou-Chia give birth all by herself?
"If Xu Roujia is pregnant now, the Xu family will face the execution of the entire clan!" Huangfu Ruoxi sighed.
Shen Qingyu remained silent.
She knew a little about what happened in the palace.
Outsiders all say that the emperor's cousin dotes on the empress and the imperial concubine.
Both received rewards, but the Empress's rewards were more generous than the Consort's.
actually......
Her mother said more than once that Xu Roujia was full of knowledge and talent, so why did she have to be so foolish as to enter the palace?
The emperor cousin only respected Consort Xu Roujia, but had no romantic feelings for her.
"Now that you're pregnant, what will she think?" Shen Qingyu asked.
Huangfu Ruoxi shook her head.
She didn't know what Xu Roujia was thinking.
Anyway, ever since she became pregnant, His Majesty has assigned two nannies to her.
Everything in the palace that was delivered to her had to be inspected by two matrons.
In addition, His Majesty also dispatched dozens of secret guards to guard the Empress's palace.
Or rather, someone is planning something, but Huangfu Ruoxi doesn't know it.
"I used to say I would protect His Majesty!"
"Now it's His Majesty protecting me!" Huangfu Ruoxi said with a smile.
Shen Qingyu blinked.
"Then after you give birth, come with me to the North to take a look!"
"When the time comes, we'll fight together, and then you'll be the one protecting His Majesty," Shen Qingyu said with a smile.
Huangfu Ruoxi nodded.
If the Northern Hu Gan were to ever invade Dayu, she would definitely go into battle.
She wanted everyone in Dayu to know that their queen was also capable of riding a horse and fighting...
......
After leaving the Empress's palace, Xu Roujia strolled slowly in the Imperial Garden.
She is actually very lucky.
The imperial concubine enjoyed the honor of being a royal consort, the respect of the imperial family, and many things that women in the world longed for. The imperial family gave her all of these.
But there was one thing the imperial family did not give.
Love!
The imperial family had love and affection, but it was all given to the empress.
Xu Roujia still can't forget that at the Dragon Boat Festival palace banquet, the Empress experienced her first bout of morning sickness, and the Emperor's face turned pale with worry.
It was during that time that Xu Roujia realized that the imperial family was not heartless.
The Heavenly Family simply gave that affection to one person.
"Your Majesty, the Madam has sent something to the palace."
"They say that as long as you follow the prescription, you'll be able to conceive a son!" whispered the head maid beside Xu Roujia.
Xu Roujia gave a cold laugh.
Winning a man in one fell swoop......
How could His Majesty have a son if he doesn't even spend the night in his own palace?
If she really gives birth to a son now, the Xu family will be completely finished.
"Also, the lady said she will be going to the palace again in a couple of days," the head palace maid reminded her from the side.
"These past two days have been busy with palace affairs. Her Majesty the Empress is pregnant, so half of the palace affairs have been handed over to me."
If my mother sends another invitation, let's put it aside for now!
Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner, and I'm very busy.
"I don't have the time or the inclination to receive you," Xu Roujia said calmly.
Upon hearing this, the head palace maid readily agreed.
Actually... it's quite good that the lady doesn't go to the palace.
Every time the lady entered the palace, the empress would become depressed for a while...
The empress looked glamorous, but she seemed somewhat out of place in the palace...
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