Chapter 140: Big Heart
I have had several miscarriages before, and I want to give birth to these two.
Since we can't control them, why not just ask them to have more children? It will be more exciting when they fight each other, right?
Shen Chuliu touched her belly and said, "I don't think I can control it anymore. Let's prepare for the birth after the New Year."
After lunch, I lay down and thought about things.
She thought that if she got pregnant and gave birth to a child next year, at least she would be a few years older than the second and third princes.
But what if the first child is also a girl? It's hard to say.
As she imagined this, she fell asleep again.
That's pretty carefree.
Lu Baolin might have a bad fate.
At first, everyone just said that she was pregnant but there was not much benefit. The next day, news came that Duke Li had passed away suddenly.
It was gone in the early morning.
Duke Li is the biological father of Empress Dowager Li. In fact, he is not very old, just over 60 years old.
This was a sudden illness. When Empress Dowager Li heard about it, she fainted.
Now the palace was extremely tense, and the emperor went to Queen Mother Li's place in the middle of the night to accompany her. He was afraid that the concubines would get in the way, so he didn't tell her in the middle of the night.
During the day, Shen Chuliu and others had to go.
So he quickly changed into plain clothes and went to the palace of Empress Dowager Li.
On the way, Yuanxiao whispered, "I heard that Duke Li drank alcohol yesterday and died suddenly."
"Okay, I got it. Just continue to ask around and don't go with me." Shen Chuliu said.
Yuanxiao agreed, and Shen Chuliu took Zizhu and Chisu to Ci'an Palace.
You could hear a pin drop in Ci'an Palace. After returning from the morning court, the emperor came to accompany the empress dowager again.
About half an hour later, the Queen Mother finally came out.
The emperor supported her, and Empress Dowager Feng and the Queen followed beside him.
"Everyone is here. I'm fine." Empress Dowager Li had re-dressed herself, but she looked very haggard.
"It's because Aijia is too sad. Although he is my father, I am a member of the palace after all. I can't lose my composure like this." Queen Mother Li sighed.
It has been a rule since ancient times that once you enter the palace, your mother's family's affairs will be another matter.
"How can it be said that your Majesty Mother is missing your grandfather, which is inappropriate? Your son would like to go and see him in person, but your Majesty Mother does not allow it." Qi Yixiu said.
"There is no such rule. Even though he is your grandfather, the emperor, he is still a subject after all. He can't stand it." Empress Dowager Li shook her head.
"You are too particular about rules." Empress Dowager Feng also sighed.
"Alas, we cannot ignore the rules. I know my sister loves me." Queen Mother Li wiped her tears again.
"I have sent people to ensure that my grandfather's funeral will be glorious. After this is over, I will ask my eldest uncle to come in to meet our mother. It is time for my eldest uncle to inherit the title." Qi Yixiu said.
"All good, ah." Empress Dowager Li sighed: "Please trouble them to come. Li Jieyu is here too, how are you?"
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am in good health and the fetus is also fine." Concubine Li said hurriedly.
"Well, Lu Baolin is pregnant too? How is it?" Empress Dowager Li asked again.
Lu Baolin hurriedly stepped out and said that he was fine too.
"That's good. I'm not a problem. It's enough to have the Queen here. You can go back. Concubine Yi is still sick, so please take care of yourself." said Empress Dowager Li.
Everyone agreed, but Concubine Feng said, "Empress Dowager, I will at least stay here. When the Empress is too busy to handle it alone, I can help."
"You kid, she doesn't need so many people now. It's better for you to calm down. I'm leaving, why are you staying?" Empress Dowager Feng glared.
Concubine Feng hurriedly said that she dared not, and then she waited on Empress Dowager Feng and went out.
After everyone left, the queen made an excuse that she was going to look for medicine.
Empress Dowager Li sneered, "Her niece is not as smart as she is."
"He's not a smart person, but he's cruel. He's a good choice." Queen Mother Li was obviously angry about her father's death, and she would never have said it so clearly in the past.
"If the Queen Mother is not pleased, just deal with it." Qi Yixiu said.
"No need. Stupidity has its advantages. Even if we deal with her now, we will still have a woman from the Feng family next year. It will not be easy to meet such a fool again. Besides, she gave birth to the second prince after all, which is a merit." Empress Dowager Li sighed.
"Mother, you don't have to worry about these things. You still have a son." Qi Yixiu said.
"Mother knows how filial you are." Empress Dowager Li patted her son's hand and said, "It's better to keep Lu Baolin's baby. The Lu family doesn't have real power, but it has reputation. You can use it."
"Yes, my son has already attracted people's attention. Although the Lu family is not a good person, at least they have a good family background." Qi Yixiu said.
"That's good. I think Concubine Yi is not a blessed person. Please dote on her less in the future. If you are not at ease, just take care of her."
In the eyes of the elders, if a person is pampered for so long but cannot give birth to a healthy child, then he or she is unlucky.
"Yes." Qi Yixiu didn't mind what his mother said.
When the queen came back, mother and son had finished their conversation.
On the other side, Empress Dowager Feng took Concubine Feng to her own palace.
"You are so tactless. What are you doing staying there at this time?"
"Yes, I know I was wrong." Concubine Feng said hurriedly.
"Aunt, Duke Li is dead. Shouldn't their family be demoted? Ask grandfather and others to help. If their family is not a duke, they can't compare to the Feng family." Concubine Feng said excitedly.
Empress Dowager Feng looked at her and regretted having chosen her.
"Empress Dowager Li is still here, and the Li family has never done anything wrong. Even though Duke Li died, how can their title be reduced? The Li family has no real power now, and they are all working in the government offices. That is the emperor's biological maternal family! Does the Feng family want to make enemies there?"
Empress Dowager Feng was really angry: "Think about something serious! Is this something you can understand?"
She had long given up hope. It was good enough that her niece could handle the affairs of the palace. How could she be expected to see through the affairs outside? Concubine Feng Shu hesitated and dared not say anything more, so she had to leave.
Empress Dowager Feng rubbed her forehead in anger: "What a misfortune for our family."
"Please calm down, Empress Dowager. Empress Shufei has been raised in luxury since she was a child. There is no fighting in the family, so it is understandable that she does not understand."
"Once you enter the palace, who cares whether you grew up in luxury or hungry? Don't you see how embarrassed she is now? How long has it been since the emperor visited her?" Empress Dowager Feng said angrily, "It's fine if you don't understand these things, but how can you say such stupid things?"
Yes, people outside respect her as the emperor’s biological mother and the empress of the previous emperor.
But Li is the biological mother of the emperor! It would be fine if Li died, but Li is alive and well! The Li family has no real power anymore, which minister can say that the Li family should be demoted? And they want the Feng family to come forward...
She really stood out. What would the court think? "If I die one day, I'm afraid that keeping her in the palace will only cause trouble instead of success." Empress Dowager Feng narrowed her eyes and said, "I still have to think of a way."
“I’m afraid… the emperor will no longer support the new women in the Feng family too much.” Nanny Zhuang said.
"Of course. It doesn't have to be Feng's fault. There are many concubines in the harem who have a hard time." Empress Dowager Feng sneered.
Today's 10,000 words. First of all, I can't write this fast, and secondly, the update rules are now. So tomorrow it will be 8,000 words, and 8,000 words won't last for a few days, usually 6,000. Take your time.
The draw continues.
(End of this chapter)
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