Chapter 208: Hurt Yourself and Avoid Your Child
Hearing Song Zhao's words, Yunshan and Xiao Fuzi remained silent.
The Queen has fallen from grace, and the Concubine Chen is already in the limelight because she is pregnant. If she is promoted to Imperial Concubine,
Then the threat she poses to Song Zhao is no less than that of the former queen.
They were both extremely anxious, but Song Zhao smiled and said:
"That's great news. Empress Chen is the head of the imperial consorts, and her mother's family has made many military achievements in the previous dynasty. She is also blessed with an heir. This dynasty has never had a noble concubine. If there is to be a title, then only Empress Chen is worthy of the position."
Yunshan and Xiaofuzi looked at each other, both confused.
Song Zhao then asked, "Xiao Fuzi, are you the only one who knows about the Imperial Household Department going to measure the Concubine Chen's body today?"
Xiao Fuzi said, "It wasn't just me. When I was asking about this, many palace servants passed by, but I don't know whether they heard it or not."
Song Zhao smiled, "If the Concubine Chen can really be promoted to Imperial Concubine this time, it will be a great joy. We can't hide such a joyous event. Go find a few young eunuchs who are unfamiliar to you and find a way to spread this news without leaving any trace."
After saying this, he restrained his smile and reminded Xiao Fuzi:
"Remember, the new concubines must be informed. I am now the head of a palace, and I cannot just think about myself. I must also consider the future of the newcomers.
They all spoke sweetly, as if they were wrapped in honey. They got such an opportunity to curry favor with the Concubine Chen. Maybe if the Concubine Chen is happy, their future in the palace will be much easier."
Hearing this, Xiao Fuzi's eyes flashed, and he immediately understood what Song Zhao meant.
"Don't worry, Madam, I know what to do."
Xiao Fuzi was in a hurry to get started on this matter.
Song Zhao stopped him and said, "I will ask Yunshan to go to the storehouse to pick out some jewelry. Yesterday was the first time that Concubine Tong came to sleep with me, so it is normal to give her some rewards. When you finish your work, come back and get the jewelry, and run to deliver it to her."
"I understand."
After Xiao Fuzi took the order and left, Yunshan massaged Song Zhao's calves, which were slightly swollen due to the late pregnancy, and said:
"Your Majesty, you didn't allow me to go because you were afraid that others would think that you were trying to win over Concubine Tong?"
Yunshan is a born slave in Song Zhao's family. When Song Zhao is crowned as a concubine in the future, she will be given the title of aunt, and her status will naturally be different from that of ordinary slaves.
If Yunshan personally gave the reward to Rongyue, it would seem that Song Zhao attached great importance to Rongyue, and others would think that he was trying to win her over.
But Xiao Fuzi was assigned by the Ministry of Internal Affairs to serve Song Zhao after he entered the palace.
No one else knew that there was a deeper relationship between him and Song Zhao.
He wouldn't think that Song Zhao cared much about Rong Yue being favored.
And now the whole harem is staring at Song Zhao's belly, and her favor is getting better day by day.
The closer you are to Rong Yue at this time, the more you are harming her.
These principles are simple.
But Yunshan was able to hit the nail on the head, which made Song Zhao look at her with new eyes.
She lowered her eyebrows and looked at Yunshan, smiling and said, "You have become more and more able to understand my thoughts recently."
Yunshan also smiled, "I know I am stupid, but Xiao Fuzi is smart, so I will try my best to learn from him."
She took a goose feather cushion and placed it on Song Zhao's waist to make her lean more comfortably.
"I follow the Majesty, and my words and actions to others also represent the Majesty. I used to be tongue-tied, and I often said the wrong things without realizing it. There are many people in this palace who are watching the Majesty's mistakes. Even if I don't have the ability to help the Majesty, I can't drag you down."
"How can you say you are a burden?" Song Zhao gently stroked Yunshan's forehead and said with care, "Thanks to you for protecting me, I am safe and sound."
The little girl was a little embarrassed after being praised, and said with a red face:
"Then I will go to the storehouse and pick out some ordinary jewelry. We don't want our reward to be too conspicuous."
Song Zhao smiled and nodded, letting her do it.
Later that day, after Xiao Fuzi had finished all her work, she returned to the palace to report to Song Zhao.
"According to the Queen's instructions, the rumor has already spread. And the rumors have changed several times, so no one would know that this matter came from our Changle Palace.
Then there is Tong Zhuer. When I went to give her a gift, almost all the other concubines had already expressed their intentions. Our gift was placed in front of the gifts sent by Chen Fei and Ying Fei, and it was so simple that it seemed a bit perfunctory. "
At that time, Song Zhao was sewing and embroidering a bellyband for the baby in her belly. After listening to what Xiao Fuzi said, she just said "hmm" lightly as a response.
Normally at this time, Xiao Fuzi should have retreated tactfully.
But today he stood beside Song Zhao for a long time without moving.
Song Zhao then stopped sewing and looked up at him.
"Anything else?"
Xiao Fuzi scratched the back of his head and whispered:
"Just now when I went to give Master Tong a gift, I happened to see Concubine Hui playing sandbag throwing with the palace maids. She was busy catching the sandbag and didn't even look at anyone, so she bumped into Master Tong. I took the opportunity to lend a hand to support Master Tong, and happened to feel Master Tong's pulse..."
"What's wrong with her?"
"Master Tong... her pulse is extremely weak and slippery, and her Qi and blood are slightly flowing backwards. People with this kind of pulse are either suffering from a serious illness or..."
Xiao Fuzi hesitated and hesitated for a long time before saying the following words.
Song Zhao said, "You know that before new ladies enter the palace, the imperial physician will carefully examine their bodies. If they really have a serious illness, they cannot enter the palace. So just say whatever you want to say next."
Xiao Fuzi then said: "I guess that Master Tong should have just taken the contraceptive medicine..."
Hearing this, Song Zhao felt his heart tighten.
Rong Yue had just entered the palace, and Xiao Jingheng was looking forward to having more children, so the contraceptive medicine was definitely not given to Rong Yue by him.
Moreover, Rong Yue is also a very cautious person. Even if someone wants to harm her, they will not succeed easily.
so......
She must have taken the contraceptive pills herself.
Song Zhao did not think much about Rong Yuexing's motives, but only asked Xiao Fuzi,
"If you really eat that thing, how long will this pulse last?"
Xiao Fuzi said, "This is probably Jiu Han San, which is made from nine cold and yin ingredients such as Dang Men Zi, Ling Ling Xiang, and Can Zi Bu. The medicinal effect is powerful, but it comes and goes quickly. If you take it occasionally, the pulse condition will only last for a day at most, and then there will be no trace."
After saying this, he added with some worry,
"But if these cold things are used to prevent pregnancy for a long time, it may damage the body. In serious cases... I'm afraid you won't be able to get pregnant again in your lifetime."
Song Zhao's eyes dimmed for a moment.
She knew that Rongyue had a hot-tempered and stubborn temper. If she didn't like someone, she would never obey them.
But Song Zhao did not expect that she would use such a self-destructive method to put up a silent resistance.
Although Song Zhao felt that Rong Yue's behavior was inappropriate, he would not try to persuade her.
Even though they are sisters, they are both women who have passed the age of marriage.
Adults always have the right to choose their own lives.
Whether good or bad, you know it yourself and there is no need for others to interfere.
So Song Zhao just said lightly,
"Everyone has their own aspirations. Don't meddle in other people's affairs. Since she doesn't want favors or children, let her be. Just pretend you don't know about this."
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