Chapter 260: Beating Drums and Gongs
"I spoke out of turn. Since my sister is tired, I will come back another day. Please tell my sister to have a good rest." After saying this, she left.
Shen Chuliu smiled after hearing Yuan Xiao's retelling: "Is it useful to see me? Didn't you try your best to enter the palace? Now that you are here, you must have the ability to stand firm. When I first entered the palace, I didn't have a sister to protect me from the wind and rain."
"Master, please don't feel bad. It's unnecessary." Zi Rui said hurriedly.
"It's just a feeling." Shen Chuliu smiled and said, "I've said it before, as long as she is determined to enter the palace, I will never let her take the lead. Now I haven't made a move yet."
"Okay, what's that look? I still remember how nice she was to me?" Shen Chuliu smiled and patted Zirui's head.
Zi Rui stepped back: "Then...then let this servant carry the Sixth Prince?"
"Come on, he's not used to it again, right?" Shen Chuliu sat on the corridor. The sun had just come out and he felt very comfortable.
"Well, I'm not used to it. He's been very clingy this year." Zi Rui said, and went to call him herself.
Soon, the wet nurse came carrying the sixth prince.
As soon as Shen Chuliu stretched out his hand, the Sixth Prince also stretched out his hand and asked his mother to hold him and sit on the corridor.
Shen Chuliu talked to him, saying things like, this is our home, why aren't you used to it after coming back?
After playing with his son for a while and watching the Sixth Prince start to explore the world again, Shen Chuliu sighed, "It's great to be a child."
The Sixth Prince waved his little hands and babbled, looking very happy.
The days after returning to the palace were no different from those in the temporary palace.
It's just that more people are descendants who come to pay their respects in the morning, and there are also more people who are not.
But now that she is pregnant and has a new lover, Shen Chuliu is still relatively calm.
After returning to the palace, it seemed that some people's guesses were indeed confirmed. Concubine Zhen slept with him for two consecutive days.
No matter what, it's called envy.
Following closely behind was Zhuang Yu's daughter, who was promoted to Zhuang Baolin. She also moved out of Jiyunxuan and moved into Caiwei Pavilion, living with Feng Yu's daughter.
Before everyone could recover from this incident, news broke in Leshou Palace that Wen Xiaoyi was pregnant.
For a while, Concubine Kangde called the imperial physician and gave him some nourishment, making it a very grand occasion.
This is Wen Xiaoyi’s second pregnancy. Her health is not good, but not bad either, just average.
The fetus is only two months old now, and it seems a bit inappropriate for Concubine Kangde to make such a fuss.
But to be honest, Wen Xiaoyi has been with her for several years, so it is understandable that she is happy.
These words were spoken in just a few sentences, but in fact they happened over the past month after he returned to the palace.
Shen Chuliu just stayed in her Cuiyunxuan and didn't get involved in anything happening outside.
Anyway, she has a complete supply here, only better, never worse.
What happens outside is just a show.
The weather has turned completely cold, after all, it's already October.
When Shen Chuliu went to Fengzao Palace to pay her respects wrapped in a thick cloak, as soon as she entered, she heard Concubine Jin talking about Wen Xiaoyi's pregnancy with an exaggerated laugh.
"I didn't expect that Wen Xiaoyi was pregnant. Oh, how great it would be if Meng Baolin's child was still there? Sister Defei, don't you agree?" Although she had to listen to Concubine Kang De's threats, how could she not feel uncomfortable? Who didn't know that Meng Baolin had taken refuge with Concubine Kang De?
She lost her baby, but Wen Xiaoyi, who had been suppressed by Concubine Kangde for many years, became pregnant.
"It's a happy thing that Wen Xiaoyi is pregnant, but let's not talk about Meng Baolin's matter. It's a thing of the past. If you keep talking about it, won't it make her sad?" Concubine Kang De said lightly.
Meng Baolin's health has deteriorated. When the weather gets cold, he can't get up. He hasn't come to pay his respects in the past few days.
The queen just told her to rest.
Concubine Jin was still a timid person after all. Seeing this, she just smiled and dared not say anything more.
"It's quite lively. Congratulations to Wen Xiaoyi. Oh yes, congratulations to Zhuang Baolin too." Shen Chuliu took leave yesterday without getting up.
So it’s not too late to congratulate you today.
Both thanked her.
"Oh, originally, the Sixth Prince was the youngest prince and was favored by the emperor. But it's not the case now." Concubine Jin seemed to be uncomfortable if she didn't say it.
Shen Chuliu was quick to criticize: "What's the point of the youngest? Isn't the oldest one from Concubine Jin's belly? Has Concubine Jin been blessed with all the favors?"
Everyone knows that Concubine Jin got the title of Concubine because she was the eldest daughter.
Although no one dared to laugh when they heard this, they still felt it was very subtle.
"Hmph, you are just a talker." Concubine Jin was furious.
"Look at what Concubine Jin said. Isn't this following up on what you were saying? If you dislike my ability to talk, then just ignore me from now on." I told you not to talk too much.
"Sister Jinfei has talked too much today." Concubine Kangde said lightly.
"Yes, then I won't say anything." Concubine Jin shut up in grievance.
Soon, everyone was there. Because of the bad weather and Han Xiaoyi's recent discomfort, she was exempted from the greetings.
Since Han Xiaoyi was dismissed, Yu Xiaoyi was also dismissed by the Queen.
So none of them came. Wen Xiaoyi came today because she just found out she was pregnant yesterday, so it would be inappropriate for her to take a leave today.
But it’s hard to say what will happen next.
It’s not that Shen Chuliu is shady, it’s just that there are three pregnant women in the palace at once, so it’s impossible for nothing to happen.
Let's just wait and see how it goes. Shen Chuliu just hopes that she will not be implicated.
Fortunately, after the emperor returned to the palace, he basically asked new people to sleep with him, but not that many.
He was very busy. There were many things to do at this time of year and he didn't have time to visit the harem often. For example, wasn't Wen Xiaoyi also conceived in the palace?
Everyone has their own thoughts, some sour, some bitter, and some spicy.
After paying respects, Lady Rong came up to her and said, "Are you in a hurry to go back, Empress Jing Xiuyi? I have some delicious plum blossom wine here."
"Since Miss Rong has invited me, I am of course free. Let's go." Shen Chuliu said with a smile.
Rong Meiren glanced at Yao Baolin and said with a smile, "Yao Baolin, come with me. I have prepared a lot. Let's have a hot meal."
Yao Baolin agreed with a smile. Anyway, she was already Jing Xiuyi's person, so she wasn't afraid of hearing anything.
This was what Miss Rong had to say, so she naturally agreed with pleasure.
Because of Shen Chuliu, Lady Rong was given a title after she slept with Shen Chuliu several times, and after that she only slept with Shen Chuliu occasionally.
This time, the emperor has not yet slept with me since returning to the palace.
Of course, she didn't invite Shen Chuliu for this reason.
Shen Chuliu is a smart person. If she plans like this, Shen Chuliu will not let her go.
When they arrived at Qiu Shui Pavilion, Lady Rong first asked someone to prepare tea and snacks.
Soon, tea and snacks were served, and the three of them sat in the side pavilion to talk. The brazier was lit, and the room was warm.
"I always feel that Wen Xiaoyi's pregnancy is a bit too much."
"It's indeed been a while, and it's time to beat the drums and gongs." Shen Chuliu shook his head.
(End of this chapter)
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