Chapter 157 Falling into the Water During Pregnancy
As the water warms in spring, the koi in the Imperial Lake begin to come alive.
Shu Fei was of a quiet nature and didn't like crowds.
Other concubines would spend their free time together watching plays, listening to music, etc., but she felt that it was noisy and never gathered in groups.
When I have nothing to do, I like to sit in the corridor beside the Imperial Lake.
It's quite comfortable to enjoy the breeze and feed the fish.
After waking up from a nap, it was a fine day, and Shu Fei was just about to sit in the pavilion.
But when he was about to turn the corner, he heard the voices of Song Zhao and Concubine Xiao chatting in the pavilion.
Song Zhao gently stroked Concubine Xiao's bulging belly and said with a smile: "Sister is already six months pregnant. Look at the pointed belly, it must be a little prince~"
But the smile on Lady Xiao's face seemed a little forced.
"Whether it's a princess or a prince, what does it have to do with me? Once a child is born, he will be raised by the Concubine Chen and will always be estranged from me. In fact, I secretly hope to give birth to a princess, so that the Concubine Chen may allow us to meet often. But if I give birth to a prince, and a noble son..."
She lowered her eyes and stroked her belly, her eyes full of reluctance, "I'm afraid that we, mother and son, are destined to have little affection in this life."
She was sad when she said this, and Song Zhao tried to comfort her.
"Sister, there is no need to worry about it. Think about it another way. The Empress Chen lives a wealthy life, and the child will be raised by her, so she must treat him well. Let's take a step back. If the Empress Chen really prevents you from seeing the child, I can also talk to the emperor in private and ask him to make the decision for you."
Concubine Xiao was very moved when she heard this.
She tightly grasped Song Zhao's hand and choked up as she said, "Thank you very much, Concubine Yi... ahem..."
She coughed twice and then began to retch violently.
Song Zhao immediately handed the warm water to her and gently wiped her back.
"Sister, drink some water. Why is your morning sickness getting worse these days?"
Concubine Xiao took a sip of milk, took out a silk handkerchief and lightly touched the corner of her lips, "It's like this every day, I'm used to it."
Song Zhao said: "Sister, if you are not feeling well, why don't you go back to the palace and rest?"
Concubine Xiao waved her hand and said, "If I don't move around in the palace, my chest will feel stuffy and uncomfortable. It would be better to sit here and enjoy the fresh air. It will be much better."
Song Zhao added, "You should be careful in everything. Although it's uncomfortable in the palace, nothing unexpected will happen. I remember that both Empress Shufei and Empress Chenfei's children had accidents when they were six months pregnant. Sister, you have to be careful."
"Tsk? What am I afraid of?" Concubine Xiao sneered, with a look of disapproval on her face. "Concubine Chen lost her child because she was too careless. As for Concubine Shu...she lost her child because she was asking for trouble! I don't know what's wrong with her. How dare she eat the food sent by others? Such a stupid person deserves that she can't keep her own child!"
Such fierce words coming from Concubine Xiao really shocked Song Zhao.
She lowered her voice and advised: "Sister, you are talking nonsense. We can't discuss the matter of the royal heir."
"You are being too cautious. What is there to be afraid of?"
Concubine Xiao sneered, "Even though Concubine Chen is favored, I am still a little afraid of her. As for Concubine Shu... why do you think the emperor picked her name two days ago? Wasn't it because the day before the Waking of Insects was the day she got pregnant last year?
Since her miscarriage, the emperor has only turned over her name twice, and each time he used her as an heir to the throne."
Song Zhao shook her head in panic, "Sister, don't say anymore. Empress Shu is a concubine after all, sister..."
"What's the use of being a concubine? A concubine without favor is worse than a noble lady like me who is pregnant. If I give birth to a noble son, she will be honored by the son and she will have to avoid me when she sees me!"
——"Lady Xiao has great ambitions."
At the corner, a solemn female voice was heard.
The two looked in the direction of the voice and saw Shu Fei walking out with a gloomy face.
"I want to see which way you plan to go when I see you."
She approached Concubine Xiao step by step, frightening her so much that she immediately knelt down to pay her respects.
"Shu, Shu Fei, please forgive me! I just said something careless and didn't mean to offend you. Please forgive me!"
Shu Fei stood in front of Concubine Xiao, looking down at her.
"How dare you, a mere noble, talk about me behind my back? You are pregnant, not helping the emperor conquer the country! What are you so proud of?"
Concubine Xiao stammered, "I know I was wrong, please forgive me this time, Your Majesty."
Song Zhao also pleaded for her, "Your Majesty, Concubine Xiao was just confused for a moment and that's why she spoke without thinking. Please be magnanimous and don't bother with her."
"Hmph." Concubine Shu sneered, suppressing her anger and saying, "How can I, a person without favor, blame you, a meritorious official who is about to give birth to a son?"
After that, she gently grabbed Concubine Xiao's wrist and said, "Come on, go and see the emperor with me, and repeat what you just said in front of the emperor!"
Shu Fei was originally a very calm person.
If Concubine Xiao had not just talked about her child's death, she would not have been so angry and embarrassed.
Once people are overwhelmed by anger,
Then even the smartest person will find it difficult to control his emotions.
"No! I don't want to go!"
Concubine Xiao screamed and shook off Concubine Shu's hand.
After breaking free, he stumbled and hit his calf on a low stone railing, causing him to stumble.
He lost his balance and fell backwards, crashing directly into the Imperial Lake, causing layers of splashes.
This sudden accident left everyone present dumbfounded.
The lake where Concubine Xiao fell was not deep. When she stood up, the water barely covered her chest.
But her thrashing around made her float up and down, and she couldn't even shout for help completely.
Shu Fei stood there in a daze for a long while before she pushed Qingyue and said:
"Are you still standing there? Go down and save her!"
Qingyue is not good at swimming, and she doesn't have the courage to jump in.
In the midst of panic, Song Zhao was the first to calm down.
She lay on the ground, stretched out her hand, and barely managed to grab a piece of Lady Xiao's clothes.
Then he shouted to Xiao Fuzi, "Hurry up and save him!"
Xiao Fuzi jumped into the Imperial Lake without saying a word, put his hands around Xiao Guiren's armpits and held her in front, holding her tightly.
Seeing that the person was rescued, Shu Fei finally let go of the worry in her throat.
But at this moment, a wanton female voice sounded behind her.
"what you do?"
Shu Fei looked back in shock.
Seeing the Concubine Chen walking towards her with great momentum,
After walking up to her, he raised his hand and slapped her hard without letting her say anything.
"How dare you, Concubine Shu! Concubine Xiao is pregnant with the emperor's heir, how dare you push her into the Imperial Lake? Qiulan, report this to the emperor and empress immediately!"
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