Chapter 53 I Have to Say
"The emperor has an heir!"
"The concubine in the harem is pregnant, there is hope for the Darong Kingdom!"
"From today on, the emperor will grant amnesty to the entire nation and will provide porridge at the gates of the capital for a hundred days!"
The news spread throughout the capital.
Many people came out of their homes, knelt on the ground and kowtowed devoutly.
"Thank God, there is finally hope for our Darong Nation."
There is joy in the palace.
Celebrate together.
The whole capital city was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
Xun Mansion.
Xun Mingzhi paced excitedly, "That's great, that's great, I didn't expect Bai Wutong to be so ambitious. She's the first one in the harem to get pregnant. As long as she can safely give birth to an heir, regardless of whether it's a boy or a girl, she will be a hero of the Darong Kingdom."
He slapped his thigh and said, "Luckily I let her enter the palace, otherwise this good thing would be gone!"
Back then, he looked down upon Bai Wutong's slender figure and did not intend to let her participate in the talent show.
If Bai Wutong hadn't had a good-looking face and the truth he spoke hadn't touched him, there wouldn't have been any happy event today.
Xun Mingzhi immediately called the servants and said, "I am in a good mood today, so I will give everyone half a month's salary as a reward."
"Thank you, sir."
The next day, Xun Mingzhi put on his official robe and went to court.
As soon as he entered the side door of the Meridian Gate, colleagues who once looked down on him came forward to greet him.
"Master Xun, you really gave birth to a wonderful daughter. Congratulations."
Xun Mingzhi returned the gift, "I am glad to hear your words. My little daughter may look frail, but she is actually a good physique for pregnancy. I am honored to be able to share the worries of His Majesty."
Surrounded by his colleagues, he walked into the Hall of Supreme Harmony with his head held high.
After the ceremony, Zhang Chengyan immediately looked at him, "My dear Xun."
"I am here."
"Princess Zhao is very good and has won my favor in every aspect. I heard that you have a son who is well educated. In that case, let him enter the Imperial Academy as well."
Xun Mingzhi immediately knelt down and kowtowed to express his gratitude for his great grace.
Bai Wutong knew nothing about what happened in the previous dynasty.
She was leaning on the couch, being served by a palace maid.
No wonder all the concubines in the palace are trying their best to climb up. Not to mention the status and power, even their daily life is much better than when she was still a beauty.
There were many palace maids, who gave her massages and served her water and meals.
From beginning to end, she didn't touch the ground and enjoyed it very much.
Because she was pregnant, the meals sent from the imperial kitchen were more sumptuous than the last and tasted delicious.
Bai Wutong was not flattered at all and accepted it calmly.
Chan'er is now the senior palace maid beside her, in charge of all matters in Zhaochun Palace.
"Take these dishes and share them among you."
"Thank you, my lady."
Bai Wutong waved his hand, signaling everyone to leave, leaving only Chan'er to apply medicine to her.
The hideous wound on the back healed a lot in just a few days.
The medicine Chan'er gave her was not for treatment, but to prevent the wound from healing, but Chan'er didn't know it.
Otherwise, if it gets better too quickly, it will easily arouse suspicion.
"My lady, what would you like for lunch? I will ask the imperial kitchen to prepare it for you."
"Just let them cook it as they see fit. Just don't make it too greasy or fishy."
After applying the medicine, Bai Wutong looked lazy.
Chan'er was distracted and thought she saw a cat.
However, this feeling was fleeting and soon disappeared without a trace.
In the afternoon.
Zhang Chengyan rushed over, dressed in a dragon robe and looking extraordinary.
Bai Wutong stood up to greet him, but was held down by him. "You don't have to be polite when you see me in the future. Today, I promoted your brother to the Imperial Academy. Are you happy?"
There was no ripple in her heart.
From the beginning to the end, the Xun family was nothing more than the identity and the way to enter the palace that she needed.
But at this moment, she pretended to be flattered, "Thank you, Your Majesty, you are so kind to me, but..."
She bit her pink lips lightly, wanting to say something but stopping herself.
"But what?" Zhang Chengyan put his hand on her belly. Although he couldn't feel it yet, he felt satisfied as long as he thought that his child was inside.
"But my brother is still young and lacks experience in all aspects. Your Majesty, I am worried that they will become arrogant because of my pregnancy."
Bai Wutong held his hand and stroked it gently, "I know my father a little bit. Although he is knowledgeable, he also has shortcomings. As a daughter, I shouldn't say it. But I am not only a daughter of the Xun family, but also a concubine in this palace, so I have to say it."
While others are eager to support their mother's family, she is worried that her family will act recklessly.
Zhang Chengyan embraced her in his arms. "The position of a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy is not a real power. It would be good for your brother to gain some experience in it. If he is capable, I will not suppress him. If he is not capable, I will not promote him either."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Bai Wutong followed the force and leaned against his neck, breathing sweetly. "Your Majesty treats me so well. This is truly a blessing that I have cultivated for three lifetimes."
After a long time, Zhang Chengyan finally let her go. If the imperial physician had not said that sexual intercourse was not appropriate, he would have been unable to resist pressing her down on the couch and pampering her unbridled.
"I have some official business to attend to, so I'll leave first. If you need anything, just tell the palace maid."
Bai Wutong did not stand up to see him off.
After everyone left, she went to the desk and thought carefully.
The first three months of pregnancy are the most unstable and something could go wrong at any time.
If the concubines in the harem want to take action, they will definitely do so within March.
In other words, they only have less than two months.
The Empress Dowager's birthday banquet will be held in a few days. There will be many people around and anything can happen.
"My lady, it's late, you should rest."
The candles went out one by one.
Only the light in Bai Wutong's room was still on.
She leaned back on the bed, embroidering carefully.
Sudden.
A subtle sound was heard.
She paused and sniffed.
A familiar smell wafted in from the window at the back.
It’s Jin Zhi!
Jin Weige's older brother.
He was also the one who captured her and her parents and brought them into the palace.
She will never forget this smell!
If it weren't for him, how could his family of three fall into the hands of the imperial concubine and end up with their family broken up and their lives destroyed.
I didn't expect him to come so soon.
Bai Wutong still remembers the day when she and her father and mother came to the capital, planning to just have some fun and leave, but she never expected to be discovered by Jin Zhi and put into a cage.
"It's rare to find such a spiritual raccoon slave. I'll send you to the palace to accompany Wei Ge, which can also save you from the suffering of being displaced outside."
Bai Wutong stopped his trembling hands, took out the box from under the bed, and took out the paper at the bottom.
After unfolding it, there was a poem on it.
At the bottom there is a very small signature - Jin Zhi.
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