GBP Chapter 81 The Grand Gift from Consort Fucha 2 81
Chapter 81 The Grand Gift from Consort Fucha 2 81
The Empress Dowager frowned, forcing herself to suppress her discomfort as she spoke:
"You've put in a lot of effort, but I can't stand such a strong fragrance. Please step back."
Nian Shilan's expression changed slightly, but she still smiled and said, "It was my oversight."
But his feet didn't move an inch.
"This 'Joyful Fragrance' was a gift from His Majesty, and I burn it every day."
As time went on, I grew to love this fragrance more and more.
The Emperor's gifts are wonderful; I think the Empress Dowager will also like them.
So the Empress Dowager doesn't like this Joyful Fragrance?
The Empress Dowager deeply regretted that sending the concubines from the harem to attend to her during her illness was a mistake.
They all come to annoy her; as expected, the emperor is not considerate, and few of these concubines are well-behaved.
She couldn't keep her child, and she didn't take good care of her mother-in-law.
Especially this Consort Hua, who was arrogant and domineering.
This "Joyful Fragrance" is her creation.
She didn't want Consort Hua's child to threaten the Empress.
She could say that the Joyful Fragrance was bad.
The Empress Dowager was furious, but maintained a smile on her face. She slowly spoke:
"While this Joyful Fragrance is good, it's still more suitable for you young people."
"I am not feeling well, so I cannot use this incense."
Nian Shilan sighed with regret, "It was my oversight."
"Your Majesty, I only thought that these fine things should be shared with the Empress Dowager."
Zhen Huan keenly sensed something amiss with the Huan Yi Fragrance, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was.
The Empress Dowager was furious. It seemed that she had asked the concubines of the harem to come and attend to her illness today, which was just asking for trouble.
Just as everyone was lost in their own thoughts, Zhu Xi stood at the door, holding a letter with a tense expression.
She hesitated for a long time, and dared not step into the house.
The Empress Dowager glanced up and saw Zhu Xi, her brows furrowing slightly as she asked in a deep voice:
"What on earth is going on? Why are you in such a panic!"
Upon hearing the sound, Zhu Xi quickly entered the room, respectfully bowed to the Empress Dowager, and then...
He handed over the letter, lowering his voice as he said:
"Your Majesty, this is a secret letter that was just delivered from outside the palace."
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager's heart skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition instantly welled up within her.
She slowly reached out and took the letter from Zhu Xi's hand.
After she opened the envelope and read the letter
His face suddenly turned deathly pale. "How could this be? How could this happen?"
Then, with a "pfft," a mouthful of blood gushed from her mouth.
Upon seeing this, Fucha Peiyun smiled slightly. The Empress Dowager had delivered her second grand gift; please accept it with a smile.
All the concubines present were very happy about this, except for Shen Meizhuang, who was worried that something might happen to the Empress Dowager.
Shen Meizhuang quickly stepped forward to support the Empress Dowager, then gently helped her lean against the cushions behind her.
He called out anxiously:
"Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager, please wake up."
Upon seeing this, the concubines concealed their expressions and gathered around.
Fucha Peiyun, let's see how many times you can withstand this.
Nian Shilan, Zhen Huan, and others all hoped that the Empress Dowager would never wake up again.
This removed a powerful figure weighing on them, and the Empress no longer had the Empress Dowager as her backer.
It will be much easier for them to bring down the Empress in the future.
At this moment, Zhu Xi calmed down and shouted loudly:
"Someone come here! Quickly summon the imperial physician! And send someone to inform the Emperor as well."
Not long after, a series of hurried footsteps came from afar, and it turned out that Wen Shichu had rushed over.
He didn't even bother to wipe the fine beads of sweat from his forehead before immediately beginning a detailed examination of the Empress Dowager.
After taking the Empress Dowager's pulse and examining her pupils, Wen Shichu's expression gradually became serious.
He slowly shook his head and said in a heavy tone:
"The Empress Dowager has suffered a series of shocks these past two days, which has triggered a sudden attack of anger in her heart. She is of advanced age."
The Empress Dowager is extremely sensitive to stimulation. Her current condition is truly perilous!
Your Majesty, I will first use acupuncture to stimulate the key acupoints on your body.
Let's try to see if we can wake the Empress Dowager up as soon as possible.
Upon hearing this, Shen Meizhuang's eyes reddened. Since she entered the palace, the Empress Dowager had taken good care of her.
Disillusioned with the Emperor, she no longer bothered to vie for his favor; she relied on the Empress Dowager.
She sincerely hoped that nothing would happen to the Empress Dowager.
Shen Meizhuang forced back her tears and said softly, "Imperial Physician Wen, please do your best to save the Empress Dowager."
Wen Shichu nodded and took out silver needles to begin acupuncture.
The concubines around him seemed concerned, but in reality, each had their own agenda.
At this moment, Big Fat Orange rushed over and saw that the Empress Dowager was unconscious, his brows furrowed.
He looked at Wen Shichu and asked, "How is the Empress Dowager's condition?" Wen Shichu reported truthfully.
Upon hearing this, the chubby orange cat flew into a rage: "What on earth has made the Empress Dowager so angry?"
Faced with the enraged Fatty Orange, everyone fell silent, and no one dared to speak easily.
Just then, Zhu Xi cautiously stepped forward.
She handed the letter that the Empress Dowager had previously read to the chubby orange tree and whispered:
"It was after reading this letter that the Empress Dowager was so angry that she fainted."
This humble servant is of lowly status and dares not presume to view the contents of this letter. Please forgive me, Your Majesty.
The chubby orange cat snatched the letter and eagerly began to browse through it.
As his gaze moved across the letter, his expression became increasingly complex and changeable.
After reading the entire letter, Big Fat Orange was momentarily unsure whether he should be angry or happy.
It turned out that the letter was sent by the Fourteenth Prince's wife.
The letter stated that the fourteenth prince's eldest son, Hongchun, second son, Hongming, and third son, Hongying, were riding horses at the horse farm when...
Unfortunately, an accident occurred, and they all fell off their horses, each suffering extremely serious injuries.
The Fourteenth Prince's wife earnestly requested that a royal physician be arranged to come and treat him as soon as possible.
At the same time, it is hoped that the Empress Dowager can find a way to allow the Fourteenth Prince, who has been exiled to guard the imperial mausoleum, to return to the capital as soon as possible.
Fourteen has always been a thorn in the side of Big Fat Orange.
He envied the Fourteenth Prince for receiving the Empress Dowager's favor, as his father, the Emperor, had also been very indulgent towards him when he was alive.
Royal family ties were weak, and he never had much brotherly affection for his younger brother.
From childhood to adulthood, this younger brother preferred to be closer to the eighth brother and his friends.
She wouldn't even get a little bit closer to her own brother, who shared the same mother.
During the struggle for the throne, even the fourteenth prince was willing to help the eighth prince against his older brother.
They were also unwilling to support him.
After the chubby orange tree ascended the throne, he didn't want his younger brother to cause him any trouble.
So he sent the fourteenth prince to guard the imperial tomb.
As for the fourteenth prince's family, he temporarily confined them to the capital.
There's no need to worry that, with the emperor far away, the Fourteenth Prince might harbor any more restless thoughts.
With all of his fourteen sons in trouble this time, he felt a strange sense of balance.
Considering how difficult it has been for him to have children over the years, even his current sons cannot compare to the sons of the fourteenth prince.
Now that his fourteenth sons have gotten into trouble, the feeling of resentment he had felt suddenly disappeared.
But while the incident involving the fourteenth son seemed accidental, Big Fat Orange thought it was more like a deliberate act.
It's just unknown who did it; these people simply have a grudge against Fourteen.
They came for the royal family.
He had to investigate this matter thoroughly, otherwise it would be like a knife hanging over his head.
This made the chubby orange feel very uneasy.
The Empress Dowager slowly awoke shortly after Wen Shichu removed the acupuncture needles.
Big Fat Orange came to the Empress Dowager's bedside and asked softly, "Empress Mother, are you feeling better?"
The Empress Dowager's voice was weak. The first thing she asked upon waking was, "Hongchun, how are Hongming and the others?"
The chubby orange-haired man frowned slightly and replied, "Your Majesty the Empress Dowager has suddenly collapsed, and I am very worried."
Your Majesty has not yet had time to send someone to inquire about the situation of Hongchun and the others.
"Your Majesty, please don't worry, I will send the imperial physician immediately."
Empress Dowager: "Your Majesty, you don't need to worry about me. Just send the imperial physicians to treat Hongchun and the others. Send several more imperial physicians."
Hongchun and the others cannot be harmed; Fourteenth Prince only has a few sons.
If something happens to them, how am I supposed to explain it to the Fourteenth Prince when he returns?
The fat orange-haired man's expression darkened, and his eyes narrowed. He remembered that his harem no longer had so many children.
Empress Dowager has never been so anxious. Empress Dowager knows that I have few children, yet she still ordered someone to administer a sterilization drug to Consort Shu.
The chubby orange cat suppressed its displeasure and respectfully said:
“Your Majesty, I understand that you care about your fourteenth brother’s offspring.”
You still need to take care of your health.
The son will surely have someone thoroughly investigate the strangeness of this matter and give his fourteenth brother an explanation.
As for the imperial physician, my son will dispatch him immediately.
After saying this, he instructed Su Peisheng to summon the imperial physicians to treat Hongchun and the others outside the palace.
The Empress Dowager then stretched out her hand, saying, "Your Majesty, my health is not as good as before, and I may pass away any day now."
Hongchun and the others have run into trouble again. Have Fourteenth Prince return from the imperial mausoleum.
Big Fat Orange grasped the Empress Dowager's hand
"Your Majesty, the most important thing for you right now is to take good care of your health."
The chubby orange cat paused, then looked at the concubines. He didn't want them to watch him and his mother argue.
He hurriedly said to Nian Shilan and the others, "You have all worked hard today. The Empress Dowager needs some peace and quiet now!"
You may all return to your palaces first.
Nian Shilan and others were very disappointed that the Empress Dowager was still alive, and had long wanted to leave.
Before leaving, however, Nian Shilan asked, "Your Majesty, what are the arrangements for us to attend to your illness tomorrow?"
Before the chubby orange could answer, the Empress Dowager waved her hand and said, "I need to attend to my family. Starting tomorrow, you don't need to come to serve me."
Nian Shilan breathed a sigh of relief, and after bowing to the other concubines, she withdrew.
Only Shen Meizhuang glanced at the Empress Dowager with considerable worry as she left before slowly departing.
Zhen Huan, however, keenly sensed the subtle relationship between the Emperor and the Fourteenth Prince.
The reason why the Emperor doesn't want the Fourteenth Prince to return must be because the Fourteenth Prince has done something.
The Emperor disliked this Fourteenth Prince
The Empress Dowager, however, cared deeply about this Fourteenth Prince, which was the source of the conflict between the imperial mother and son.
Zhen Huan suddenly remembered something and took Shen Meizhuang's hand.
"Sister Mei, do you still remember the hairpin that the Empress Dowager gave you when you were framed for faking a pregnancy?"
Shen Meizhuang raised an eyebrow, wondering why she would suddenly ask about this.
But after thinking for a moment, she said, "It's the hairpin of the Two Immortals of Harmony and Union. Huan'er, why did you suddenly ask about this hairpin?"
This hairpin is no longer with me.
Jinxi then said, "This hairpin is currently in Consort Shu's Yanxi Palace."
I heard that Consort Shu set up an incense table and offered three sticks of incense every day.
This was quite a strange thing; it was the talk of the palace for quite a while back then.
Zhen Huan asked, "Why doesn't Consort Shu wear this hairpin? It's a gift from the Empress Dowager, something she values highly; it's an honor."
Why doesn't Consort Shu wear the hairpin that the Empress Dowager previously bestowed upon Consort Hua?
She wore it all the time. Why didn't Consort Shu wear it?
Shen Meizhuang suddenly recalled how, when her false pregnancy was discovered, the Emperor immediately pulled out the hairpin adorned with the two immortals of harmony from her hair.
At the time, she thought the emperor thought she was unworthy to wear the hairpin, but now she thinks that might not be the case.