Chapter 206: Expose
The music just stopped and the room fell silent.
Shen Fu's words came at the perfect time, and everyone in the room heard it.
The musician's hand holding the pipa paused, and everyone in the room looked at Chen Fu with different expressions.
"What's wrong?" Xiao Yu was the first to react.
He sat on a high seat, leaning forward, his eyes fixed on Shen Fu, his eyes full of worry.
"But you're not feeling well?"
His Majesty was so worried that even Concubine Rong, who was sitting next to him, couldn't help but look towards Chen Fu.
She saw clearly the movement of Shen Fu lowering her head to drink the tea just now.
Concubine Rong tightened her hand holding the teacup, gently rubbed her fingertips on the teacup, and turned her head to glance at the nanny beside her.
The latter immediately bent down and retreated quietly to the corner.
Shen Fu's eyes flickered slightly, wondering what Concubine Rong was thinking.
The hand covering her chest just paused, Shen Fu said nothing, turned her head and retched again.
"Chen Jieyu, are you suffering from a stomachache?"
The first person to speak was Concubine Xiang who was sitting nearby.
Ever since the third prince was sent to Concubine Rong's palace, Concubine Xiang's status has been much lower than before.
Even though Concubine Shu fell out of favor, her position was still above Concubine Xiang.
Chen Fu, who had been in the palace for only half a year, sat together with Xiang Guipin.
Concubine Xiang was naturally unhappy.
She came early today and sat there quietly, not saying a word to anyone.
His face was droopy and his eyebrows were raised. Her already pretty face became even uglier, as if someone owed her money.
Shen Fu didn't expect that she would stand up at this time.
"I..." Chen Fu bit her lip and glanced sideways at Concubine Xiang.
Her palm-sized face made people feel pity: "I don't know either."
Chen Fu's voice was pleasant, clear, attractive and charming.
Hearing Chen Fu's voice, Xiang Guipin's eyelids trembled. After all, she couldn't win by pinching her throat.
He put down his hands that were holding the cups and said in a neutral tone:
"If he didn't eat something bad, why did he suddenly start retching? Maybe he has an upset stomach. I'm afraid Concubine Shu will make a scene."
When Chen Fu heard Xiang Guipin's voice, she knew that Xiang Guipin was unhappy.
Come to think of it, since they are both noble concubines, the treatment of Noble Concubine Shu is not much different from before even though she has fallen out of favor.
How long has it been since Concubine Xiang last saw His Majesty?
Besides, she had heard vaguely before that Concubine Xiang's birthday was not much different from Concubine Shu's.
His Majesty only remembered Concubine Shu's birthday, but completely forgot about Concubine Xiang.
No wonder Concubine Xiang felt uncomfortable.
Chen Fu paused with her hand covering her chest, and realizing what Xiang Guipin was thinking, she raised her head pitifully, pretending to be even more weak:
"I, I'm fine, Sister Guipin, don't worry about it."
I'm worried about you!
Concubine Xiang had a deep hatred for Shen Fu, and she said it deliberately just to make Shen Fu lose face.
The more Chen Fu said it was okay, the more Xiang Guipin was unwilling to let her go.
"Oh?" Xiang Guipin sneered and looked at Chen Fu: "Really? Did I hear it wrong just now?"
"Concubine Shen was retching and vomiting just now. It's obvious that she ate something bad."
"It would be better to call an imperial physician to take a look to make sure. If something happens, what will you do to the birthday girl, Concubine Shu?"
As Xiang Guipin was speaking, she couldn't help but roll her eyes at Shu Guipin beside her.
Even though he has lost the favor of His Majesty, he is still so restless.
She is not a fresh little girl anymore. She wears brightly coloured clothes and acts like a spoiled child in front of His Majesty, which annoys people!
Concubine Xiang dislikes Chen Fu, but she dislikes Concubine Shu even more.
Back then, she and Concubine Shu entered the palace at the same time. She was a noble concubine when she first entered the palace, and she has remained in the position of noble concubine ever since then and has never been promoted.
On the contrary, it was Concubine Shu, who had a lower rank than her at the time, but later she climbed above her and monopolized the favor of His Majesty, which continued to increase.
What's more, even Shu Guipin had fallen out of favor, and her status was equal to his, but her treatment was different.
Although Concubine Shu Guipin has fallen out of favor, His Majesty still cares for her. However, her birthday was less than a month away from Shu Guipin's, but His Majesty had never even mentioned it.
How could Concubine Xiang not feel jealous?
"I'm afraid that the birthday banquet of this Shu Guipin was not well prepared, and Concubine Shen got sick from eating it?"
Concubine Xiang spoke in a sarcastic tone, but towards the end she became a little expectant.
Considering how favored Chen Fu is now, if she gets sick from eating, His Majesty might really punish Concubine Shu.
Concubine Xiang glanced at him with a look of expectation.
If this gets going, it will be really lively.
Chen Fu paused with her hand covering her heart, and was speechless for a moment as she looked at the look in Xiang Guipin's narrow eyes.
Xiang Guipin's brain... How did I put my hope on her just now?
She had hinted so obviously, but Xiang Guipin was still ignorant and naive. It was unclear whether she was really stupid or just pretending to be smart.
No wonder she is not favored by His Majesty at all.
Shen Fu covered her chest with her hands. It was not right to stand up, nor was it right to continue vomiting. I froze in place, not knowing how to continue the conversation next.
Just when she was at a loss, Concubine Shu couldn't bear it any longer: "Concubine Shen, if you are not feeling well, go back earlier!"
Concubine Shu knew that Chen Fu was pregnant.
It’s just that Chen Fu never said anything and no one mentioned it, so the pregnancy has never been confirmed and no one knows whether it’s true or not.
After much thought, Concubine Shu decided not to leak the news.
Now seeing Chen Fu making trouble here, Concubine Shu's eyes were as big as copper bells.
She didn't want Shen Fu to make trouble at her birthday party! Regardless of whether she is really pregnant or not, her birthday party must not be ruined.
"Jieyu Shen is in trouble, so it's better for her to go back and rest early."
"Someone, send Concubine Shen back to the palace!" Concubine Shu gritted her teeth, and these words seemed to be squeezed out from between her teeth.
The tone was vicious and threatening.
Chen Fu held her chest and stood there, looking at Concubine Shu’s eyes…
Shu Guipin was full of nervousness and even worry. After thinking for a moment, Chen Fu guessed that Concubine Shu might know that she was pregnant.
Concubine Rong knew that she was pregnant, and Concubine Shu also knew that she was pregnant...
Chen Fu sneered in her heart, then who was the person behind this framing of her?
Shen Fu's eyes fell on His Majesty, and after a moment she glanced away delicately.
"I am not feeling uncomfortable." Chen Fu said to Concubine Shu Gui, but she couldn't help but put her hands on her belly:
"Thank you for your concern, I am pregnant and cannot eat greasy food."
After Shen Fu finished speaking, the room fell silent. The golden wine cup fell from the sandalwood table and rolled onto the carpet with two thuds.
"How is that possible?"
Before Xiang Guipin could retract her expression of enjoying the show, she was immediately replaced by a look of surprise.
She ignored her skirt that was soaked by the wine and stood up with her hands on the table. His tightened palm slammed heavily on the table, and he looked at Shen Fu's belly in shock and astonishment.
"You...you are pregnant?"
It turned out that Concubine Xiang Guipin didn't know about this. Shen Fu took this opportunity to turn around and look at the people in the room.
There was no need to look at Concubine Rong and Concubine Shu for the time being. Chen Fu looked at them one by one, and when her eyes fell on He Cairen's face.
But he saw He Cairen's eyes full of timidity.
How talented people also know it!
Chen Fu raised her eyebrows, becoming more and more certain that the person who eavesdropped outside that day must be He Cairen.
"Are you sure you are pregnant?" The news that Shen Fu was pregnant was too sudden.
Concubine Xiang really didn't want to believe it.
She stared at Shen Fu intently, trying to find any clues on her face.
"Could it be that Concubine Xiang thinks that I am lying?" Chen Fu stood in the middle of the crowd, her hands resting on her flat belly, her head lowered with a proud look on her face.
"Whether I am pregnant or not, this is what Your Majesty wants to know most."
As she spoke, she raised her eyes and looked at the Emperor in the front.
Chen Fu is wearing a Bright Moon Fairy dress today, made of the best and most priceless material. She was dressed in the most gorgeous attire from head to toe, and she looked dazzling as she stood in the center of the hall.
"My beloved concubine is pregnant, is there anyone who still doubts it?"
Sitting high on the throne, Xiao Yu opened his eyes and glared in the direction of Concubine Xiang.
The look was light, yet cold. All the words in Xiang Guipin's heart were on the tip of her tongue, but she swallowed them back after seeing that look.
She stood there curled up, feeling cold sweat all over her body. Just now, the look in His Majesty's eyes was as if he wanted to cut her into pieces!
Concubine Xiang sat in the chair in a daze, not daring to say a word.
Xiao Yu turned to look at Chen Fu, and his eyes softened a little.
He supported himself on the armrests with both hands, and stood up from the chair. His long boots fell on the carpet, and His Majesty walked down from the height to the side of Shen Fu step by step.
"The news of Concubine Shen's pregnancy has been kept secret until now, and today is a great opportunity."
Xiao Yu bent down and reached out to hold Shen Fu's palm. Just tighten the whole thing and hold it in the palm of your hand.
The emperor's palm was warm and hot. He held Shen Fu's hand tightly in his large palm. He took a step forward and used his tall body to protect Shen Fu firmly behind him.
"I concealed it before because I was afraid of disturbing Concubine Shen's fetus. Now Concubine Shen is three months pregnant and the fetus is stable."
"Today, on this auspicious day, I want to officially announce that Concubine Shen is pregnant with my child. From now on, whoever dares to displease Concubine Shen, whoever makes Concubine Shen unhappy, and whoever scares Concubine Shen and the fetus in her belly, I will definitely punish severely!"
When His Majesty said this, his eyes were sharp and narrow as he looked at the concubines in the room one by one.
The words were powerful and the look in his eyes was full of threats.
There was a moment of silence in the room, and everyone's eyes turned to His Majesty, with shock in their eyes, as if they were meeting His Majesty for the first time.
When has His Majesty ever had such a moment?
Even Concubine Rong, who was sitting on a high seat with a smile on her face, had a changed expression when she heard these words.
A hint of murderous intent flashed across the stiff face, and Concubine Rong had a cold expression on her face, and she looked at the two people in front of her with an expressionless face.
Inside the magnificent hall, Shen Fu and His Majesty stood together.
The two held hands tightly, one in front and one behind, closely connected. The man was tall and stood straight. The woman was petite and weak, but had a stunning appearance.
Even though the two of them were just holding hands, one could tell at a glance that they were in an intimate posture.
They were dressed in gorgeous clothes and had outstanding looks. When they stood together, they were a perfect match.
"Congratulations, sister. Congratulations, His Majesty." Concubine Rong stood up from her chair with a slight smile on her face, raising her wine glass.
"There has been no heir born in the harem for a long time. Your Majesty has only had two children, the Third Prince and the Fourth Prince."
"The Third Prince is here with me now, but the Fourth Prince has been outside the palace..."
"This has been bothering me..." Noble Concubine Rong raised her wine cup and said to His Majesty and Shen Fu with a gentle smile:
"Now that Concubine Shen has a child, it just fills this gap. As a noble concubine, I am relieved."
Concubine Rong held up the wine cup and glanced at the crowd with a smile on her face:
"Now we are just waiting for a few months for Sister Shen to have children for His Majesty and give birth to a prince or princess for His Majesty safely."
As soon as she opened her mouth, the other concubines, although shocked, had to stand up as well.
"I wish your Majesty a long life, and congratulations to Concubine Shen." No matter what these concubines thought in their hearts, they could only raise their wine cups and say auspicious words on their faces.
Only Concubine Shu had a dazed look in her eyes, with a look of sadness on her face.
She stared blankly at His Majesty, her eyes full of sadness.
I have been so patient. Why does His Majesty still treat himself like this?
She looked at the two people in the crowd. Chen Fu was held in the arms of the Emperor, looking like a little bird.
It is obvious that I am the one standing with His Majesty today, and I should be the one being envied and envied by everyone.
But now, Shen Fu has replaced her and become the new favorite of His Majesty.
Just like myself back then, envied by everyone. And these were clearly his before.
Shu Guipin looked forward fiercely, and used so much force that the wine cup in her palm broke into pieces. Her fair and delicate palm was cut by the porcelain pieces, and blood dripped down from one hand.
Shu Guipin didn't respond.
She looked at His Majesty with trembling eyes, but she could never get His Majesty's gaze. Shu Guipin lowered her head with a lonely look, but she could only raise the wine cup and shouted at Chen Fu with gritted teeth: "Congratulations, sister."
For a while, the only sounds in the room were joyful sounds.
Lin An walked forward with a tray and deliberately added sweet soup into Shen Fu's wine cup.
Shen Fu was held by the Emperor's hand and protected in his arms. She lowered her head and gently sipped the sweet soup in her hand.
He just lowered his head to take a sip, but was paying attention to his surroundings.
Sure enough, before Shen Fu drank the sweet soup, a sound came from her side.
"Long live the Lord."
"Your Majesty, I want to expose Concubine Shen for faking her pregnancy to win your favor!" The talented person stepped forward from the crowd and knelt on the ground with a plop.
He Cairen knelt on the carpet with his thin body standing straight. He pointed at Chen Fu's belly and spoke loudly with gritted teeth:
"The baby in her belly is obviously fake!"
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