freenovelworld Chapter 490: Pregnancy Revealed
Chapter 490: Pregnancy Revealed
Concubine Hua looked at the concubines below with a look of regret. She accidentally met An Lingrong's gaze and raised her eyebrows quickly.
She did it very quickly and without any mistakes.
As for the emperor's dark face after hearing the request, she chose not to take it to heart.
Songzhi was right, Lingrong's move was indeed a brilliant one.
She was so happy that she couldn't sleep when she thought that Zhen Huan had offended most of the women in the harem before she even returned to the palace.
Concubine Hua admired the changing expressions of the crowd enough before she spoke in a gentle voice.
"I know that all of you sisters are excellent, but the positions in the harem are also fixed, so naturally, the elders in the palace will come first. The emperor is busy with government affairs, so it is inevitable that he will neglect your promotions. If there is an opportunity in the future, I will do my best to speak well of you sisters in front of the emperor."
Ever since she learned that the Emperor had gone to Ganlu Temple and climbed Lingyun Peak, Concubine Hua had a feeling that her generation would not be able to hold the Phoenix Seal for long.
She must make things more difficult for those who come after her while she is still in this position.
"Thank you very much for your kindness, Your Majesty."
The concubines of high rank thanked her in unison. Even Shen Meizhuang, who had always had a grudge against Concubine Hua, stood up and saluted respectfully.
The promotion from concubine to imperial consort not only concerns personal honor and disgrace, but is also closely related to the rise and fall of the family.
Even though Shen Meizhuang disliked Concubine Hua, she still felt a little grateful for her being able to petition for the promotion of concubines in the harem.
After all, during the period when the deposed queen was in charge of the harem, almost no one could get ahead under her.
"Don't be so hasty to thank me, the Emperor will ultimately have to make the decision on this matter."
Concubine Hua looked at everyone meaningfully. She did not reject the ambitious concubines and even secretly encouraged them in her heart.
"That's all for today's greetings. Sisters, please go back and have breakfast early."
After she finished speaking, she waved her hand and signaled everyone to leave.
"I, your concubine, take my leave."
This time, Concubine Hua did not call An Lingrong in to talk, nor did she take the initiative to stay.
If An Lingrong stayed in Yiku Palace at this time, she would only arouse suspicion from all parties.
There is only one vacant position among the four concubines in the harem, and there are five positions left among the six concubines, which is enough for those who came to pay their respects today.
As soon as Shen Meizhuang returned to Chuxiu Palace, she told Caiyue what had happened in Yiku Palace.
"Although I don't know what hysteria Concubine Hua has, she did remind me that I should fight for what I should fight for."
"Your Majesty is right. As long as you give birth to a prince this time, your promotion to the position of consort will be a sure thing."
Caiyue added with a smile.
"I heard from Aunt Jia that there's a saying among the people that 'sour boys, spicy girls'. Your Majesty, you've always liked sour things since you got pregnant. This baby is very likely to be a prince."
Shen Meizhuang stroked her gradually bulging belly, but her heart was filled with bitterness.
This child came from an unscrupulous background, she...
With Aunt Jia watching over her, Shen Meizhuang had no chance to deal with the evil creature in her belly.
She was silent for a long time before she spoke slowly.
"I have heard that a skilled imperial physician can distinguish between male and female sex. Please send someone to ask Imperial Physician Chen to take my pulse."
Before Caiyue could respond, Aunt Jia came in from outside and stared at Shen Meiyu's belly nervously.
"Madam, are you feeling unwell?"
Shen Meizhuang felt a pang in her heart, but she still explained in a gentle voice.
"This kid..."
After a short break, Bao Ge helped An Lingrong get up and reported quietly.
"Master, after paying respects this morning, the Chuxiu Palace, Changchun Palace, and Yanxi Palace successively invited the imperial physicians to diagnose the patient's pulse. I heard that the imperial physicians who went to the three palaces were all generously rewarded."
"Okay, I understand. Have our people secretly remind Ye Lanyi to come to the palace to see the emperor as soon as she finishes her confinement and finalize the adoption of a son."
As long as the adoption of a son into Prince Guo's mansion is a foregone conclusion, it will be of no use even if his other women give birth to sons.
An Lingrong was also thinking about how to give the title of Prince Guo to her adopted child as soon as possible.
"Yes, slave, I'll do it now."
The concubines in the harem were all trying their best to plan how to get promoted, and the following period of time was a rare period of harmony.
During this period, the emperor went to Fengxian Hall twice to talk with Empress Chunyuan, and rarely set foot in the harem under the pretext of being busy with state affairs.
The days passed slowly, and it was time for Gao Changjin to go to Lingyun Peak again.
Gao Changjin heard the magpies calling happily on the branches early in the morning, and thinking that something good was going to happen, he happily went out.
The sun was shining brightly, Cui Jinxi reported with a smile.
"Master, Eunuch Gao is here."
"This slave pays my respects to the queen."
Gao Changjin stepped forward and saluted respectfully.
"Sir, please don't be polite. Please take a seat."
Zhen Huan, whose complexion had improved a lot, continued to give orders as usual.
"Baizhi, serve the tea. This wild tea, picked by me personally, may not be a famous tea, but it has a refreshing fragrance."
Just as Zhen Huan brought the teacup close to her nose, she suddenly vomited.
"Mother, what's wrong with you?"
Gao Changjin asked hurriedly. Lingyun Peak was located in a remote area, and he didn't bring a doctor with him this time.
If the queen is unwell, he cannot bear the consequences.
Cui Jinxi replied with a smile, "Eunuch Gao, my master has been vomiting non-stop these past few days."
Gao Changjin thought of the magpie he saw in the morning, and joy instantly surged in his heart.
"Congratulations, Madam! Congratulations, Madam!"
Although he could not make women pregnant and had never served pregnant ladies, he had heard from the palace maids about many signs of pregnancy in women.
Zhen Huan gently stroked her abdomen and explained softly.
"Besides Jinxi and Baizhi, the father-in-law is the first one to know about this."
"Really? Forgive me for being so nosy, but how long have you been pregnant, Madam?"
Every time a concubine becomes pregnant, the records must be checked. The Empress's situation is special, so he must ask before he can feel at ease.
Seeing that her master was still confused, Cui Jinxi took over the conversation with a smile.
"Eunuch Gao, this is probably only about a month or so. I haven't consulted the imperial physician yet, so I can't be sure."