GBP Chapter 372 Giving Birth Is Like This
Chapter 372 Giving Birth Is Like This
A concubine died in the palace, but because of the emperor's disgust, not even a splash was made.
Many censors in the previous dynasty had mentioned this, but Hongli got angry several times on the spot, and those censors who were trying to test him did not dare to say a word.
However, even though they were not said openly, there were many rumors, and they were even rampant in the palace.
Yan Wan pretended not to see anything, but dealt with a few stewards half a month later when the rumors were at their peak.
Almost overnight, no one dared to talk about it anymore.
Compared to pleasing the prince, the imperial concubine who is already the most favored in the harem and can quietly find out who has interfered and then do whatever she wants, some people, even if they want to please the prince, are afraid that they will not live to see the prince ascend the throne.
This is what is meant by "the county magistrate is not as good as the current one".
The harem is now ruled by Empress Yan Wan and Empress Fucha.
This harem is also the concubines’ favorite time nowadays.
Empress Fucha was not one to cause trouble. She was kind and compassionate. As long as they did not do anything stupid, she would not bother to interfere and would not ask them to set rules.
When Concubine Ling was in favor, she did not forget the other concubines. Regardless of their status, as long as they knew the rules and did not cause trouble, she would give them the opportunity to sleep with her in turn.
Of course, not everyone has this opportunity - it only comes once, and if you can seize it, it's a sign of your ability. If you can't seize it, you can't blame others.
You can't force the emperor to always be with a woman he doesn't like, right?
That is the emperor, not their son-in-law.
Of course, some people, such as the female official who lived in the backyard of Yiku Palace, absolutely did not have this opportunity.
The days passed peacefully until the weather gradually turned cooler and Shufei's water broke and she was about to give birth.
Everyone gathered in Shufei's palace, and no matter what they thought, they all looked towards the delivery room with nervous expressions.
Yan Wan was able to hold back her temper at first, but after hearing the screams in the room, she was so anxious that she couldn't help but stand up and pace back and forth. Although Zhang Yun had always said that Shu Fei's pregnancy was stable and the child looked healthy.
However, there was the incident of the Tenth Prince's frailty and early death in his previous life, so Yan Wan could not feel at ease if she did not see the child with her own eyes and raised the child past that age.
When Hongli came in, he saw Yanwan looking towards the delivery room and walking around.
His heart softened, and he immediately let go of the person he was holding, and walked quickly to Yan Wan's side: "How is it?"
Yan Wan was really anxious. When she saw Hongli coming over and was about to speak, she heard a familiar voice saying in a coquettish tone:
"Your Highness, don't worry. This is how women give birth. Everything will be fine once the baby is born."
Yanwan turned around suddenly and saw Ruyi's face with a fake smile.
Ruyi, she was still the same as before, forcing a half-hearted smile on her face and mumbling words through her thick lips that Yanwan didn't want to hear.
Yanwan let go of Hongli's hand almost immediately.
Yihuan gave birth to his child here, but he didn't come to see Yihuan first, but brought this thing here instead?
What did he think?
Could it be that Yihuan’s child was not born to him, but to some strong servant?
She was angry, and there was no smile on her face: "Although I haven't given birth to a full-term child, why do I remember that you screamed quite loudly that day?"
Ruyi's face froze, and she looked at Hongli with tears in her eyes: "Your Majesty..."
Hongli felt guilty for a moment because of Yanwan's rare sharp words.
He didn't know why, but when he saw Ruyi in the Imperial Garden, he saw her wearing the green dress that Qingying had always wanted to wear, and heard her tearful apology, he softened his heart again.
If he hadn't suddenly heard that Yihuan was about to give birth, he would have been ready to take Ruyi to the Yangxin Palace...
He coughed lightly and said, "What Concubine Ling said is right. She is worried about Yihuan. Ruyi, you have never given birth before, so don't make things more complicated. Go back first."
Ruyi couldn't believe it: "Your Majesty?"
Today she deliberately wore the green dress that she loved most when she was young, with green cherries and red lychees embroidered on the cuffs. She also used the incense that she had finally obtained.
How could she return empty-handed?
She lowered her eyes, knelt down, and kowtowed respectfully: "My Lady, it was my ignorance and my nonsense that caused me to speak. Please forgive me."
Yan Wan looked at her inquiringly, her face full of coldness.
Hongli held Yanwan's hand and said, "Your Highness is magnanimous. You don't have to bother with me. I will ask her to reflect on it."
He protected Ruyi just as she had expected, but Ruyi felt choked up and cried in pain.
But Hongli didn't look at her, but looked at Yanwan intently and tenderly.
On one side was his beloved and respected imperial concubine, and on the other side was a monster whose life was in his hands and he had to keep her temporarily to make himself happy and not worry too much about her. Naturally, he knew what was important.
Yan Wan saw through Hongli's plan with just a glance. In her heart, she ridiculed this man's coldness, but was also happy that Ruyi got what she wanted, so she felt a little better.
She gave Hongli an angry but not too much coquettish look and snorted, "Your Majesty's favorite little thing, how can I not give you face?"
Seeing Ruyi's humiliated yet lucky and happy look, she continued, "But Yihuan is suffering in there, and it's really unlucky for her to cry here. Your Majesty, can you have someone send her back first? After Yihuan and her child are safe, Your Majesty can favor her however you want."
Her voice was soft and pleading: "Your Majesty..."
Hongli had long been accustomed to indulging her and praising her. Let alone just driving Ruyi away, even if he slapped Ruyi twice, it would be just like a delicate cat scratching two table legs. How could he not make her happy?
He turned around and told Jinbao: "Send the girl back first."
Ruyi raised her head in disbelief: "Your Majesty?!!!"
She knew that after this incident, Hongli would definitely become estranged from her and would definitely punish her, but she didn't expect it would be like this.
He actually... treated her as a toy? !
Hongli frowned slightly: "Ruyi, you are also a woman. Although you have never given birth, you should know how difficult it is for a woman to give birth. Stop arguing, go back and wait, I will summon you."
He looked at Ruyi deeply, as if saying - I have already given you a chance, don't let me down, don't let me think that your so-called repentance is fake.
Ruyi felt what he meant, and her heart ached. She said goodbye in tears and left.
After leaving the palace, she turned around and saw the people waiting anxiously in the yard, and then she saw Jinbao.
She felt even sadder - he actually asked a young eunuch to send her off. In the past, the eunuch must have been at least of Jinzhong's level.
There was a flash of doubt in Jinbao's eyes. He wondered why a poor servant like her looked down on him, the second in command of the emperor.
But he knew, he didn't ask, and he didn't care.
There are very few normal people in Yikun Palace, and he has always known it.
He said softly, "Lady Xianguan, please."
Ruyi forced a smile and said, "Thank you very much, Eunuch Jinbao. Nowadays, people in the palace flatter the powerful and bully the weak, except for Eunuch Jinbao. It's still the same as before."
Jinbao: “…”
No, I'm not what you think.
Please shut up!