Chapter 66 The grace has ended
After having a fever, Chen Qing finally woke up gradually. She was in great pain all over and her mind was a little unclear for a while, but when she saw Chunhua's surprised expression, she exhaled the sun's breath, and her memory and reason gradually returned to her mind. When she saw the unfamiliar decoration, she knew that she was not in Zhaohua Palace at the moment.
"Has the Emperor dealt with Concubine Yu?" This was the first question she asked that day.
Chunhua immediately gave Fangyun a look, and Fangyun understood and went to guard the gate. This was Zhongyu Palace, and Concubine Yu's people were everywhere.
"The Empress has punished Concubine Yu by making her copy scriptures and put her under house arrest for meditation." Chunhua did not dare to hide it. She felt sorry for Chen Qing when she thought of this. She almost lost half her life, but the instigator was only confined to copy scriptures.
Although the reason given by Concubine Yu was to enforce palace rules, it was clearly aimed at beating someone to death. However, she was afraid that Shen Qing would be sad, so she said, "Any servant in the palace who has beaten a good man has been beaten to death."
Chunhua thought Shen Qing would be upset, but unexpectedly Shen Qing laughed when she heard it. She was not laughing at the servants being beaten to death, they were just following orders, but she laughed: "Concubine Yu's favor has come to an end."
From then on, the emperor disliked Concubine Yu as much as he disliked the empress. In his mind, Concubine Yu was completely associated with evil.
She was not punished because of her identity. She was the biological mother of the prince and princess, and she had a good family background, while Shen Qing was just a good man, and Concubine Yu also found an excuse for the emperor's sake. If this matter was to be investigated, it would be that Shen Qing offended the emperor's grace. Xuanyuan Ling knew the truth very well. If he did not investigate, he would not let Concubine Yu take advantage of the situation, and she would be the one to be punished.
But what happened today was really a slap in the face of Concubine Yu. In the past, the Queen could never overpower Concubine Yu when dealing with her, but from now on, the Queen can overpower Concubine Yu.
Shen Qing took a deep breath and asked Chunhua: "Tell me everything that happened after I passed out."
Chunhua paused. She didn't dare to hide anything, but there was one thing she had to hide. Shen Qing listened to Chunhua's vague words and her eyes sharpened: "What are you hiding from me!"
It was rare for her to speak so harshly. Chunhua was frightened and burst into tears: "Your servant, you didn't mean it. You dare not hide it from your beloved. The truth is... the imperial physician said that it will be difficult for your beloved to have children in the future..." She was really afraid that after going through this, Shen Qing would have to endure the pain of never having children in the future. She couldn't bear it!
Shen Qing's heart skipped a beat when he heard this: "The Emperor knows?"
"The Emperor is furious. The Empress has already investigated, but she doesn't know who secretly harmed her beloved. It's my fault for not doing my duty." She didn't even know that her beloved was secretly harmed by someone.
Chunhua's heart ached every day, and she saw that Chen Qing was trying to persuade her.
But Chen Qing's face turned pale: "Chunhua, hurry back to Zhaohua Palace and take the small porcelain bottle I put in the groove inside the bed and find a place where no one is and throw it away!"
Chunhua was stunned, and then she reacted, feeling a huge amount of disbelief in her heart.
Shen Qing just looked at her like that.
Chunhua was parched by the sun, and her heart was filled with turmoil. She stood up suddenly and said, "I will go right away."
Fangyun was the only one left guarding the door. Her reaction was not as quick as Chunhua's. Seeing Chunhua's expression, she also reacted and was completely stunned.
Shen Qing just looked at her silently without saying anything.
Fang Yun turned around and knelt in front of Shen Qing: "My dear! Your servant, your servant..."
Shen Qing was still in pain at the moment and didn’t have much energy: “No need to say anything.”
The matter has come to this point, and she has risked her life and property. If the emperor knew about this...
Chen Qing thought about Xuanyuan Ling's character of not tolerating any sand in his eyes. He would not be too angry if she was harmed and retaliated. He might even protect her. After all, men are the weaker party, or the woman they like, so he naturally has a desire to protect her. So when he came, she kept pretending to be pitiful and trying to gain sympathy.
But if he knew that she was secretly using contraception, I'm afraid he would cause her to die of illness.
She never forgot that he was not only her man now, but most importantly, he was the emperor.
A single word can decide the life or death of one person, or even ten thousand people. For him, it is as easy as breathing air. Didn’t the slaves who were beaten to death by Zhong Yugong prove this point?
Soon Chunhua came back and knelt down in front of Shen Qing.
"I have already dealt with the bottle properly. No one will notice it." Chunhua's face turned pale at this moment, and she was still frightened.
Fortunately, no one would think of Chen Qing secretly hiding the medicine. When the Queen wanted to investigate, she would seal up Zhaohua Palace first and then check some of the items Chen Qing used on a daily basis, the most important of which were the things used during the day. The imperial kitchen and the pharmacy were searched thoroughly, but no one deliberately scratched the bottom of the bed. After all, Chen Qing was the victim, and Zhaohua Palace was not the place to search.
"Well, you did a good job." Shen Qing looked at her: "If you have anything to ask, just ask."
Chunhua and Fangyun were so panicked that they didn't know what to say, but seeing Chen Qing's calm appearance, they also lowered their heads.
"This humble servant has thought a lot along the way. My beloved has a hard time surviving in the harem, and the Empress has given the most rewards. It must be... it must be that the master has realized that the Empress wants to... get rid of the mother and keep the son, so..." Chunhua spoke first. She has always been a talkative person. Now that such plain words have been put out in the open, Fangyun realized the importance of this after hearing Chunhua's words, and looked at Chen Qing in disbelief.
Chen Qing curled his lips and said, "You are right. I have only been in bed with the Queen for the second time, and the Queen has already hinted to me, asking me to seize the favor and get pregnant with a dragon son as soon as possible."
Chunhua's tears fell: "Master, you are suffering too much in this palace. I know, I know." The Empress in the harem is so powerful, Concubine Yu is so domineering, and the good man has the lowest status. Anyone can control her. Noble Lady Lin and Concubine Qiao, who doesn't come to step on the master when they see that he is favored? How can she not protect herself?
But Liangren is a good person, and Chunhua, a servant in the other palace, saw it. They serve their masters and bear the wrath of their masters, but Chen Qing has never treated her like this. Even Xiao Quanzi, Liangren always greeted her with a smile, so Xiao Quanzi was willing to work for her at that time and go to report the news even if it meant offending others.
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