"My lady, please take another sip. The imperial physician said that you have threatened miscarriage, so you must take this medicine to prevent miscarriage."
"It's so bitter, let whoever wants to drink it drink it, I don't want to."
"My lady, you see there's only a little bit left. For the sake of the dragon fetus in your belly, please drink a couple more sips."
"I'm perfectly fine, nothing's wrong with me."
......
When Big Fat Orange arrived at Hibiscus Pavilion, this is the scene he saw.
Rose was holding a half-bowl of medicine, trying to persuade Sun Miaoqing to drink another sip, but no matter how much she pleaded, she couldn't get her to drink it.
Big Fatty Orange came in and took the pregnancy-preserving medicine from Rose's hand. Su Peisheng waved his hand, and everyone in the room left.
Big Orange said, "She's a mother now, but she still acts like a child. She makes such a fuss over just a bowl of medicine to help with the pregnancy."
Sun Miaoqing said, "The imperial physician always exaggerates. Don't I know my own body? I'm perfectly fine and don't need to drink these things."
"Besides, everything tastes like candied orange peel, so I can't drink it."
[They knew I hated candied orange peel but still forced me to eat so much; it made me feel like I was going to throw up my bile!]
Now, as soon as they hear I have a child, they rush over. What do they take me for? A tool?
Big Fat Orange felt a little guilty; he knew he had done something wrong.
But putting aside the facts, is there no reason why Sun Miaoqing is not involved?
Remembering what the imperial physician had said—that pregnant women shouldn't experience too much emotional fluctuation—Big Fatty Orange thought to himself, "Well, he's the emperor, he has to be magnanimous and not stoop to the level of a mere woman."
"It's my fault. I shouldn't have sent you candied oranges. But I meant well. You eat too much refined food every day and your stomach is upset. Candied oranges help with digestion, so eating more will be good for your health."
"So the Emperor gave the crab meat and bamboo shoot soup that I liked to Sister Mei, even though Sister Mei doesn't like eating crab at all."
The chubby orange was speechless for a moment, then said righteously, "You're blaming me? Luckily, that plate of crab meat didn't go into your mouth, otherwise you would have more than just a miscarriage problem."
"You were two months pregnant and didn't even realize it. Pregnant women shouldn't eat cold or raw foods. When are you going to change this gluttonous habit?"
Sun Miaoqing said, "I've never been pregnant before, so isn't it only natural that I don't know these things?"
"I have suffered such a great injustice, and Your Majesty not only does not comfort me, but also blames me, as if I had deliberately caused the miscarriage."
"The Emperor is biased and only knows how to bully me. He speaks gently to the other sisters, but when it comes to me, it's like a storm!"
Big Fatty Orange was bewildered by Sun Miaoqing's series of accusations and her serious expression, as if he had committed some terrible crime.
When did he speak so gently to others, yet be so fierce and passionate with her?
His tolerance for Sun Miaoqing was no less than that for Consort Hua!
"How have I been biased? How have I ever bullied you?"
"Are you being biased? Are you bullying your concubines?"
Big Fatty Orange wanted to argue, but considering Sun Miaoqing's pregnancy and the fact that women are just like that, never reasonable, he backed down.
"Alright, I'll admit I was wrong and apologize to you."
"Please calm down, my lord."
Sun Miaoqing's feigned anger vanished instantly, and she couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Big Fat Orange said, "Alright, don't be angry anymore. Hurry up and drink this medicine to prevent miscarriage, it will taste even worse when it gets cold."
Sun Miaoqing reluctantly took the bowl of medicine and drank it all in one gulp. The bitterness made her frown, and she quickly grabbed a jujube from the side and popped it into her mouth.
[When the chubby orange cat starts spouting sweet nothings, it's like an old sow wearing a bra—it's a whole repertoire of lines.]
I wonder how many people he's said this to behind my back. I can't let him fool me like this.
[Who knows if he'll end up like Consort Qi, uttering those 'pinky little thing' remarks to her. Poor Qi Erha, schemed against by the Empress, forced to kill his mother and steal his child, and the fat orange cat even thinks she deserved to die.]
She was foolish, and as a result, the Third Prince wasn't very bright either, but she was undeniably a good mother.
The chubby orange cat slightly raised its eyelids, keeping the offspring and discarding the mother...
The Empress had always taken great care of the Third Prince, and he originally thought it was because of the Empress's duty, plus the fact that Consort Qi had flattered him appropriately.
Unexpectedly, it was because of this that she had harbored ambitions to seize the throne from the very beginning. She feared that with two empresses vying for power, the real authority would fall into the wrong hands.
As for why the Third Prince was chosen, it was mostly because Hongshi held the title of the eldest son. His lack of natural talent made him easier to control.
If Hongshi were to ascend the throne, the entire court and harem would likely fall under the control of the Ulanara clan.
He thought the Empress was virtuous and kind, but it turns out it was all an act!
Yes, Yixiu was the good niece personally chosen by the Empress Dowager, so naturally she has the same character as the Empress Dowager.
Otherwise, how could an unfavored concubine's daughter catch the eye of the Empress Dowager, who would then bring her into the household and make her her primary consort?
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