Su Malagu was not at all surprised by what Empress Xiaozhuang said. It would be strange if she had no reaction after Mu Sili revealed the news of her pregnancy.
But she is really lucky. She has been favored by the emperor ever since she was favored by him. No, she is the only one favored in the harem. If it were not for the protection of the princess, she would have been persecuted by others long ago.
Now she is pregnant. If the news of her pregnancy gets out now, she might be harmed in a few days. It's good like this now. No one will dare to touch her if the news is exposed during the Wanshou Festival.
"It is a blessing for Consort Zhao to be so favored by you, but you must take care of your own health. The imperial physician is here anyway, why not let her take a look at you too."
Empress Xiaozhuang was somewhat resistant. She was in very good health and didn't need any examination at all. Besides, Mu Sili said that she could have five generations living under the same roof, so she would definitely live to that age.
"There's nothing wrong with my body, I'm just a little older. What? Are you forcing me to go along?"
"That's not the case. I just wanted to check on you. Princess, I've been with you for so many years. You haven't been feeling well lately. Don't blame me for worrying."
Xiaozhuang was helpless. Since things had come to this, if she didn't check it out, Su Malagu would probably not be at ease.
Since it's just a check on her physical condition, then just do it. As long as it can make her feel at ease, there's nothing wrong with it.
"Then let's take a look. But I have to tell you first that there is really nothing wrong with my body. If there is any problem, I will cooperate with the imperial physician to treat it. After I have taken a look, you can take a look too."
"I want to see it too? That's impossible. I'm in good health. You don't have to worry about me."
"That won't do. You've been with me for most of my life, and we'll live a hundred years together. If something happens to your health, what will I do?"
"I understand. I will obey you."
Xiaozhuang was satisfied, and the result of her satisfaction was that both of them accepted the imperial physician's pulse diagnosis.
The imperial physician was shocked. When he took Empress Xiaozhuang's pulse before, her health seemed fine. How come she looked like she was in her forties now?
There is also Su Malagu. She was a servant and a few years older than Xiaozhuang. Unexpectedly, her body was very strong, not inferior to that of a woman in her thirties or forties. What a blessing is this?
"To the Empress Dowager, your health has improved greatly. If it weren't for your age, I think you could go out for a ride.
And Aunt Suma, you are in good health. Although I don't know what happened, I guarantee with my life that what I just said is true."
This time, not only the imperial physician was surprised, but Empress Xiaozhuang and Su Malagu were also surprised. After all, they were in their fifties and sixties and had some health problems. How could there be no problems at all?
The imperial physician also said that the physical fitness was like that of a person in his thirties or forties. They didn't believe it, but since that was the case, they might as well try it out.
"I'm going out for a while. Please take good care of your master. I will be back soon. Also, the news of Concubine Zhao's pregnancy will be kept secret for the time being. I want to give the emperor a surprise."
"I understand. I will take good care of you, my master."
An hour later, Xiaozhuang came back happily. Her face was flushed and she was breathing slightly, which showed that she had really been galloping on horseback just now.
"I pay my respects to the Grand Empress Dowager. Where have you been? Why do you look a little tired?"
"I'm fine, I just went for a horse race. This is the first time in all these years that I feel relaxed and happy. I'm so happy."
"What? You went horseback riding? How can that be? Your body isn't suited to riding. Go and get the imperial physician to see the Grand Empress Dowager. Make sure nothing goes wrong."
"No need. I'm not a child anymore. How could I not know my physical condition? Besides, since you've been accompanying me so often, my health has been getting better and better. You're simply my lucky star."
What Xiaozhuang said was true. She decided to interact more with Mu Sili in the future. There were a lot of gossips in the harem, and she would protect her well.
Although she wanted her to go to the Cining Palace to take care of the baby, the news of her pregnancy had not been revealed yet, and it was hard to say whether Kangxi would agree to this, so she did not mention it.
"The Empress Dowager only knows how to coax me, but I like it. As long as you don't mind, I will come again in the future."
"You are like my granddaughter. I am always happy to see you. It's a little late now. Why don't you stay in the Cining Palace today?"
"Okay, then I won't be polite."
Empress Xiaozhuang never refused Mu Sili's approach. As soon as Kangxi finished his work, he went back to Yiku Palace to wait for her. However, after waiting for a long time, he got the news that she would stay in Cining Palace.
"That heartless little thing, I've been waiting for her here for a long time, but she didn't come back. It seems I waited in vain."
Liang Jiugong rolled his eyes at Concubine Yi who was walking towards him. How could he wait in vain? Look, someone is coming.
"This concubine pays respects to the Emperor."
"Princess Yi? Aren't you under house arrest? Who has the guts to let you out? Also, have you finished copying the palace rules I asked you to copy?"
Yipin's face, which was originally a little excited, suddenly darkened. Kangxi only confined her to her house for a month. How come he still hadn't reacted after a month?
Could it be that if she didn't come out today, she would have to stay in there for the rest of her life? How could this be possible? Yikun Palace was hers. If Mu Sili didn't cherish it, then she would have to take advantage of it.
"Your Majesty has misunderstood me. How could I have the guts to disobey your orders? It's been a month, so I came out. As for the copied palace rules, I have already sent them to Chengqian Palace.
I was wrong before. Please, Your Majesty, consider my sincerity and don’t hold it against me. I really know I was wrong.
Your Majesty, since my sister is not here, why don't you stay in the main hall of Yikun Palace today? Otherwise, if you leave, my sister and I will become the laughing stock of the harem."
In the past, Kangxi liked Concubine Yi very much, but after spending time with Mu Sili day and night, he felt that the girls in the harem were really not up to standard, and talking to them for a few more words would be an insult to him.
"I see you have no intention of repenting. If it weren't for my birthday, I wouldn't let you go so easily. Go back to your main hall. The side hall is not the place for you."
Concubine Yi clenched her hands tightly. She was afraid that she must have been hallucinating, otherwise how could she hear Kangxi trying to drive her away?
"Your Majesty, what did I do wrong to make you so displeased? You clearly loved me before, so why are you so cold to me now? Did my sister say something to you?"
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