freenovelworld Chapter 504: Wanpin is pregnant, I want to take her back to the palace
Chapter 504: Wanpin is pregnant, I want to take her back to the palace
The emperor was silent for a moment, his brows furrowed, as if he was making some important decision.
Finally he spoke in a deep voice.
"Su Peisheng, Concubine Li's illness is getting worse. Ask the imperial physician to add a tranquilizer to her medicine."
"Yes, slave, go right away."
As soon as Su Peisheng left, the emperor whispered orders into the empty hall.
"I have been keeping the fact that Lingyun Peak's Zhen is pregnant a secret. Jingren Palace has sent guards to keep it under strict surveillance. Please quickly investigate for me and find out how this news leaked."
"Yes, Wei Chen takes the order."
A low and firm voice sounded, accompanied by the slight swaying of the curtains in the corner, and everything quickly returned to calm.
The emperor put down the memorial in his hand and made up his mind at the same time.
Zhen Huan is his woman, and now that she is pregnant, he must bring her back to the palace.
Although there was no precedent for a deposed concubine to return to the palace, women and children were his family affairs and the previous dynasty had no right to interfere.
However, the emperor had to inform the harem about Zhen Huan's return to the palace. The emperor hesitated for a few seconds over Concubine Shu and Concubine Hua, and then he had a plan in mind.
While the emperor was peacefully handling memorials in the Yangxin Palace, the news that Wen Shichu had obtained pregnancy-preserving medicine from the Imperial Hospital spread like wildfire throughout the harem.
When An Lingrong heard the sound of porcelain breaking coming from Concubine Qi's room in the Yanx Palace, a faint smile appeared on her lips.
Guwaljia Wenyuan has repeatedly attacked the Zhen family members far away in Ningguta. When she learns that Zhen Huan is pregnant, she will definitely be even more uneasy.
I just don't know what means this noble lady Qi will use to prevent Zhen Huan from returning to the palace?
"Bao Ge, the weather is getting hotter and hotter. Make a pot of mung bean and lily soup for everyone to cool down. Remember to add some sugar."
Since the emperor reorganized the Imperial Household Department, prices in the palace have dropped to a level that most people can afford.
An Lingrong compared the prices inside and outside the palace, and found that the things she bought from the kitchen or the Ministry of Internal Affairs had a premium of no more than 10%.
The emperor was well aware of the profit-seeking nature of his subordinates and tacitly agreed to let them earn some hard-earned money.
Nowadays, even the lowest-ranking concubines in the palace can occasionally enjoy meals that suit their taste.
Not to mention the Yongshou Palace.
"The slaves obey."
As soon as Baoge went out, he spread the news of his master's good deeds.
After hearing what An Lingrong did, Concubine Hua of Yiku Palace was not willing to be outdone and asked the kitchen to cook mung bean and red date soup for the palace people to relieve the heat.
The actions of each palace were reported to the Yangxin Palace after a break.
After hearing this from Su Peisheng, the emperor nodded with a smile.
"Shu Guifei is a good one, and Hua Guifei is also good."
Neither of them changed because of the rumors outside, and they continued to live their lives as usual.
"Su Peisheng, I haven't visited Hongyao and Zhaohua for a long time. Please send someone to Yongshou Palace to deliver a message. I will be there for dinner later."
As soon as Baoque received Xiaodongzi's message, he hurried back to the main hall to report.
"Master, the Emperor is coming here at this time. Do you think he is here because of the rumors today?"
An Lingrong took a sip of tea and comforted him in a gentle voice.
"Bao Que, I know what's going on. Don't worry too much. Go to the kitchen and ask Bao Ge to prepare a few dishes that the emperor likes."
The emperor came to find her after the rumor spread, and this subconscious action was very satisfying.
She worked hard for several years and finally saw results.
As soon as An Lingrong heard the familiar shouting coming from the door, she led Hongyao and Zhaohua forward to greet them.
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you. May everything go well for you."
"Okay, okay! Rong'er, what you said really hits the nail on the head."
The emperor laughed and walked forward to help the man up, then took Hongyao and Zhaohua by the hand and walked into the main hall.
An Lingrong smiled and didn't respond.
Hongyao kept talking to the emperor, and Zhaohua was serving him tea obediently.
With the child by his side, the emperor kept the words he wanted to say in his heart.
Just as dinner was being served in the main hall, it suddenly started to rain heavily outside.
Thunder roared and lightning flashed, as if tearing the entire sky apart.
An Lingrong was afraid of scaring the child, so she comforted him softly.
"Hongyao, Zhaohua, don't be afraid. This is the Thunder God in the sky sneezing, just like the discomfort we feel when we smell an overly strong floral fragrance."
Zhao Hua quickly recovered and continued with a smile.
"Mother, I know that the Thunder God is a big man and his voice is loud, so everyone can hear it."
She glanced at the myna bird clinging to the emperor, and silently laughed at his cowardice in her heart.
It was the first time that the emperor heard such a novel way of coaxing a child. Under Hongyao's puzzled gaze, he slowly nodded.
"Hongyao, Zhaohua, the Thunder God sneezes to punish the evildoers in the world. As long as you don't do evil, you won't suffer."
He added, thinking of the children's young age.
"When it's windy, rainy, or thundering, don't go anywhere without shelter. If evildoers are near you, they'll be affected."
"Your son will follow the instructions of the Emperor."
Hongzhan and Zhaohua responded in unison, clearly believing what the emperor said.
"Your Majesty is absolutely right. I have also benefited greatly from it."
An Lingrong filled the emperor's bowl with wine.
"It's getting cold, I'll have a few drinks with you."
"Okay, Rong'er still understands me."
As the familiar lamb wine took a sip, the emperor's hand holding the bowl paused noticeably.
After dinner, he learned about Hongyao and Zhaohua’s homework situation and said lovingly.
"It's raining outside and it's very dark in the house. Don't read tonight. Go back and get some rest."
As soon as the two children were sent away, An Lingrong knew that the emperor was about to make his main move.
"Rong'er, did you hear what happened in the East Six Palaces last night?"
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. It was my negligence that frightened the sisters."
This matter reached the ears of the emperor. An Lingrong had no choice but to admit it, so she simply took the responsibility on herself.
"This has nothing to do with you. I never thought that the deposed queen, who had been at peace for so long, would fall ill again."
The emperor took a big sip of tea and said with a smile.
"Although the deposed queen spoke nonsense, she was right in one thing. Wanpin is pregnant, and I want to take her back to the palace. What do you think, Rong'er?"
His eyes shot straight at the person next to him, not wanting to miss any of her expressions.
An Lingrong, who was well prepared, smiled broadly as soon as the emperor finished speaking.
"I congratulate the Emperor on the birth of another heir. The late Empress Dowager always hoped that the ladies in the harem would give birth to children for the Emperor, and she chanted sutras and prayed for blessings every day in Shoukang Palace. Now that the three sisters in the palace and Concubine Wan are pregnant one after another, if the Empress Dowager knew about this, she would surely be extremely pleased."
"I think so too. Tomorrow I will have the Imperial Astronomical Observatory choose an auspicious day to go to the Fengxian Temple and comfort our ancestors."
The emperor seemed to be infected by An Lingrong and also showed a rare smile.
"Rong'er, Wanpin was exiled from the palace after all. What do you think I should do..."
Before he could finish his words, Su Peisheng came hurriedly to report.
"Your Majesty, something big happened in Fengxian Palace!"