Chapter 431: Promotion to Imperial Concubine
Chapter 431: Promotion to Imperial Concubine
Yanwan leaned lazily on the couch, waiting for Zhang Yun to come up with the results.
Recently, she always felt a heaviness in her lower abdomen, as if there was something inside, and she vaguely felt that her period had come.
But feelings are just feelings after all. She felt uneasy and still wanted to ask.
In her previous life, Little Fourteen died when he was only four years old. She wanted to take good care of him from the moment she became pregnant with him, so that he would be stronger from birth than in her previous life.
By accumulating details bit by bit, she will naturally get the result she wants.
Zhang Yun gave a good result: "It is basically confirmed that she is pregnant, but it is still early and we cannot tell more. Just take good care of her. I will carefully observe her pulse in the next few days."
Chunchan and Lancui laughed with joy.
Yanwan looks at Chunchan.
Chunchan hurriedly handed the purse containing the banknotes to Zhang Yun: "Thank you for your hard work, Master Zhang. Thank you for your continued care."
Zhang Yun took it politely, gave a few more instructions, and then took his leave.
Chunchan went to see him off. He walked to the door and said to Chunchan in a low voice, "The emperor has reminded me recently to keep a distance from the concubines. It may not be so convenient to come and get it in the future. It's not that I have second thoughts. Please understand, young lady."
Chunchan's eyes were gentle, polite, yet serious: "Yes, I understand, my lord, don't worry."
Zhang Yun felt both disappointed and happy. He bowed to her and said goodbye, not daring to look back.
The emperor's suspicion became more and more serious. He was even glad that Ling Zhu'er had not agreed to his marriage with Chunchan before. Otherwise, it would be inconvenient for him to do things for Ling Zhu'er in the future. Even if he got Chunchan, she would only be anxious and restless in his backyard and would not be able to live a peaceful life.
Now this is actually good.
Looking back to the past, when he was tricked into working in an illegal coal mine, how could he have ever thought about getting married and having children?
Now I have hope, money and the trust of people in high positions. These days are really great.
He must be careful not to be flattered by his colleagues and people with bad intentions to the point that he forgets how he came here. If that happens, he will regret it too late and will have no place to cry.
Chunchan watched him walk away until he disappeared, then turned back and whispered his words to Yanwan: "The emperor is becoming more unfathomable now."
She was worried.
Serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. It is truly terrifying when you think about it carefully.
When the emperor's favor is high, he can indulge his favorite person to murder his wife and sons. When his favor is low, he can demote the person to a prostitute and humiliate and trample on him. It is really terrifying.
Yan Wan gently stroked her belly and said softly, "Good girl, don't be afraid. I came to this world not to let you suffer with me."
Lan Cui nodded heavily: "I believe in the master! The master is very smart!"
Chunchan didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "You!"
But he also felt relieved instantly. Having come this far, as long as he continued to move forward steadily and didn't make any mistakes, who among those people in the palace could bully him?
She knelt beside the bed and looked at Yan Wan's belly tenderly: "The little prince came at the right time. The emperor is doting on Concubine Rong. You can use the little prince's blessing to do less work."
Yan Wan's eyes were gentle: "Who said it wasn't?"
The next morning, the emperor returned to the palace, and the team left the Korqin grassland in a mighty procession and began to return to Beijing.
Yan Wan went to Empress Fucha's carriage, lifted the curtain and looked outside. She saw a red figure riding a horse and stopping on the distant hillside.
Her eyes were red: "Madam, it's Jing Jing."
Empress Fucha wiped her eyes quickly, leaned over the window and looked outside, and sure enough, she saw her daughter.
Even if they are far away, what mother would not recognize her daughter's outline?
She tried to hold back, but finally couldn't help it and waved over there, and waved again and again, until the carriage turned a corner and she could no longer see it, then she was willing to lower the curtain.
Yan Wan said softly, "Your Majesty, I once heard someone say something."
Empress Fucha knew that she was trying to cheer her up, so she suppressed her emotions and forced a smile to respond to her words: "What did you say?"
Yan Wan looked at her tenderly: "A temporary separation is for a better meeting."
Empress Fucha was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter: "You always have so many beautiful words in your mind, fooling people into a trance."
Yan Wan leaned on her shoulder with a smile: "I am not someone who is willing to be coaxed by everyone."
Empress Fucha gently touched her back and whispered to her about Jingjue's childhood. Yanwan asked curiously and also talked about her own childhood. Empress Fucha felt more relaxed after listening to her.
The two talked for a while, and before they knew it, they fell asleep leaning against each other.
The senior palace maid and Chunchan who were sitting next to them looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief. They watched over the two of them carefully, and when they were awakened by the shaking of the carriage, they hurriedly helped them lie down on the soft brocade quilt to rest.
The two of them lay down in a daze, and without even turning over, they fell into a deep sleep.
When I woke up, I had already arrived at the palace to rest.
After walking and stopping many times, I finally returned to the capital.
Yanwan had already returned to her carriage and was drowsy in it. When she heard Lan Cui reminding her that they had arrived and it was time to get off, she tried her best to wake up, lifted the curtain and took a look outside.
Many people were already waiting at the palace gate. Concubine Jia, who had gained a lot of weight, was standing there waiting with the concubines in the harem. At first glance, she looked well, but Yan Wan could see through the fatigue beneath her makeup.
After getting off the carriage, as the emperor and empress approached, Yan Wan could feel more and more that this childbirth had truly drained Concubine Jia's body.
Concubine Jia looked at the emperor expectantly, and just one glance was enough to soften Hongli's heart.
Hongli personally helped Concubine Jia up and said, "You have worked hard for the past six months. I already know that you gave birth to twins for me. This is a good omen. I heard that the Empress Dowager was so happy that her health has improved a lot."
Concubine Jia's eyes were red and watery: "I just want to make up for my past mistakes. I couldn't be happier to make the emperor happy."
Hongli sighed and said, "You are still the same as before."
Recently, Yu Shi had been in a state of panic and had been submitting memorials to plead guilty. In addition, Concubine Jia had given birth to twins, so he was really happy and said, "From today on, I will promote you to Noble Concubine and assist the Imperial Noble Concubine in handling official business."
Concubine Jia was surprised and delighted: "Your Majesty?"
Hongli squeezed her hand and said, "It was the Imperial Concubine who took the credit for you. You should remember her kindness and be grateful for her kindness in repaying evil with kindness. Do your job well and don't let her worry."
Concubine Jia knelt down hurriedly to express her gratitude, first thanking the Emperor, then the Empress, and then the Imperial Noble Concubine: "I will never make the same mistake again!"
Empress Fucha said softly, "The Imperial Concubine is willing to believe that you have changed for the better, and the Emperor and I also trust you. Now that the Imperial Concubine is pregnant, you must do your job well and don't let her work too hard."
Concubine Jia, now she should be called Concubine Jia, nodded and said, "Yes, I will obey your order!"
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