An Lingrong's Rebirth: Red

That night, the emperor did not rest in Chengqian Palace.

Because Concubine Hua had abdominal pain, the emperor followed the imperial doctors to the Yikun Palace.

It's just that Concubine Hua was just pretending. Now that she is pregnant, she naturally wants the emperor to accompany her every day.

But there is only one emperor, but there are so many concubines in the six palaces.

She had no choice but to use some small tricks to invite the emperor over.

As for whether Lingrong would be angry about this, Concubine Hua was not worried. She was just a minor noble lady, and there was a world of difference between her and Concubine Hua.

Even if she had to snatch An Lingrong's favor, she had to pretend to be willing.

"How is the concubine's health now?"

"In reply to the emperor," Jiang Cheng bowed his hands and replied, "Your Majesty's body was injured by a miscarriage in the past, which is why your pregnancy is not going well now. You have abdominal pain from time to time.

But it won't have much of an impact. Just drink this pregnancy-preserving medicine every day, and you'll be fine in two months."

Seeing that it was Huan Yixiang's problem, the emperor did not ask any more questions. After all, Jiang Cheng also said that there would be no more troubles in two months.

The emperor sent away these imperial doctors, but his mind was no longer on Yikun Palace.

He looked at Concubine Hua, who looked even more radiant because of her pregnancy, and what rose in his heart was not guilt, but endless worries.

During this period, because Concubine Hua was pregnant, Nian Gengyao began to become restless in the northwest. He tried to win over local officials and frequently contacted Longkodo.

The emperor could not tolerate even a little bit of these things.

Having a sister who was a noble concubine was not enough, so he wrote a memorial and sent it to the palace at full speed, requesting a title for his second son, Nian Fu.

The emperor did not agree immediately because he wanted to see Concubine Hua's attitude. He was invited to the Yikun Palace today. It seemed that Concubine Hua had set up the stage and was ready to let him watch a good show.

"Since there is nothing wrong, go down and get the medicine."

The crowd of people in the palace then retreated like a tide. In a blink of an eye, only the emperor and Concubine Hua were left in the inner hall. Even Songzhi, who was serving them, retreated as well.

Concubine Hua had a tender look on her face. She took the emperor's hand and placed it on her belly, trying to let the emperor feel the presence of the child.

It’s a pity that she is still very young and can’t feel anything when the emperor’s hand touches her.

"Your Majesty, I am so happy that I finally have your child.

Although he cannot feel it now, it won’t be long before he can meet the emperor.”

"Shilan has fulfilled his long-cherished wish, and I am naturally happy." The emperor finally forced a smile on his face. On this day, he met three concubines in succession, one was sick and two were pregnant.

I can only see them but not eat them, and I even have to provide them with some emotional value. My heart is already tired.

"I don't know why, but I feel like this baby must be a prince." Concubine Hua still didn't know, her eyebrows and eyes curved with a smile, "Being pregnant is a happy event, but the emperor hasn't rewarded me yet."

Shilan is now a noble concubine, and there is no more title to be given to her. If she is promoted to Imperial Noble Consort, the Nian family's ambition will probably expand even more.

Besides, the Queen is still in power, so the Imperial Noble Consort cannot be appointed.

"Shilan is already a noble concubine. Even if I want to confer a reward, I need to choose something that suits your status."

Nian Shilan muttered in her heart, it would be better if she could be promoted to Imperial Noble Consort. Anyway, the Emperor didn't like the old woman, the Queen, and if she could control the harem, the Emperor would have less things to worry about.

"Your Majesty may have forgotten that there is an Imperial Noble Consort above the Noble Consort." Nian Shilan smiled coquettishly. She leaned on the emperor's shoulder, and even her voice was very soft.

Unexpectedly, Nian Shilan actually told the truth. The emperor just paused slightly and pretended nothing had happened and continued counting the beads.

"Shilan has made great contributions, but the appointment of an imperial concubine involves a lot of involvement. I still need to discuss it with the Queen Mother."

Nian Shilan thought that the emperor had agreed to her request, but he could not give the order directly because of the empress dowager's face.

She was very proud of herself and prepared to show off during the audience with all the palace members the next day.

"I just said it unintentionally, but Your Majesty takes it so seriously. I feel really unworthy of it." She pretended to wipe away her tears, but her pretty face was full of joy.

After all, that is the position of Imperial Noble Consort, which is equal to that of Vice Queen. When the old queen dies, she will naturally take the position of Queen.

If she really became the Imperial Noble Consort, it would be normal for the old woman, the Queen, to be angry to death.

The Emperor simply patted Concubine Hua's hand. He neither agreed nor refused. Instead, Concubine Hua thought the matter was settled, and she happily asked for a reward for Nian Fu.

"You are pregnant now. If you are rewarded again for your age and wealth, I am afraid the previous dynasty will complain."

"Your Majesty... Nian Fu had made military achievements, but to avoid suspicion, he was not given any reward.

Now my brother has made great contributions in Qinghai. If I had not thought that it would be difficult for the emperor to reward him, I would not have mentioned this matter."

Concubine Hua was determined to ask for a reward for Nian Fu. She racked her brains to think of a way and used lame excuses to convince the emperor.

The emperor took in her expression, and he just nodded, "It's late, go to bed."

The emperor finally slept in the Yiku Palace that night. Concubine Hua was very proud of herself and was so proud when she paid her respects that she was late on purpose, causing all the concubines in the palace to look at her.

It's just that the emperor stayed in Concubine Hua's palace last night, so the news that he might promote her to Imperial Concubine has not yet leaked out.

Concubine Hua was naturally unhappy because she did not receive the envious glances from the other concubines.

Relying on the fact that Lingrong was nurturing her pregnancy in Chengqian Palace, she deliberately mentioned that the emperor had taken the initiative to go to her palace yesterday, and the two chatted about nurturing the pregnancy until late at night.

"The Emperor is going to attend the morning court session. Even if you are happy, you should still pay attention to the Emperor's health.

How can we have enough energy to discuss political affairs the next day if we stay up so late at night? "

The Queen did not give Concubine Hua face. She deliberately reminded Concubine Hua, "Do you remember, sister?"

"I will naturally take good care of the emperor so that he can sleep. The queen hasn't seen the emperor for a long time, and I'm afraid she doesn't even remember his sleeping habits."

Concubine Hua looked very disdainful, and she was unwilling to even nod or say "hmm". She picked up the teacup on the table, but just sniffed it and put it down.

Concubine Qi standing by didn't know what was going on, and asked curiously, "This is the best Biluochun, why doesn't Concubine Hua try it?"

Concubine Hua smiled proudly. She stroked her belly, but her eyes were looking at the queen intentionally. "I am pregnant and it is not suitable for me to drink tea. Concubine Qi should know this best, right?"

It’s a pity that the Queen’s expression didn’t change at all. Concubine Hua secretly cursed the old woman for loving to pretend.

"It's okay to add some on the tea." Although Concubine Qi is the prince's biological mother, she has never been good at things that require attention to details.

She subconsciously looked at the pregnant concubines in the palace, and finally her eyes fell on the face of the Queen.

If she was young, people would still say she was innocent and cute. But now that she is old, people will only ridicule her for not being dignified and smart enough.

"No wonder the Third Prince hasn't made much progress in his studies. Could it be that Concubine Qi drank too much good tea during her pregnancy?"

Concubine Hua's words made several concubines laugh, especially Concubine Duan and Concubine Fu, who each covered their faces with handkerchiefs and quietly pushed the teacups beside them away.

When Concubine Qi heard Concubine Hua say that her son Hongshi was not good at studying, she immediately became unhappy. She frowned and said, "The emperor praised Hongshi for his progress two days ago. Concubine Hua, please don't slander the prince with empty words."

Concubine Hua just looked at Concubine Qi, and did not respond after she finished speaking. She just rolled her eyes slightly and gave a sarcastic smile.

This made Concubine Qi very angry. She immediately called out "Concubine Hua". Seeing that Concubine Hua still looked disdainful, she could only angrily ask the Queen for help.

"Queen!"

"Empress Hua, the prince has his own Imperial Academy scholars to teach him. As for whether his academic performance is excellent, the emperor will judge for him.

As a concubine, you must show the least respect to the prince."

The Queen's attitude was relatively calm. She comforted Concubine Qi with her eyes, but all she said were two bland reprimands.

Concubine Hua would naturally not be scared by these two sentences. She held the jade pendant on her ear and her attitude looked particularly arrogant.

"Noble Concubine Hua, what's with your attitude? The Empress is talking to you." Concubine Qi was already pissed off by Noble Concubine Hua. She didn't expect that even after the Empress spoke, Noble Concubine Hua still didn't repent.

"I am not deaf, I heard it a long time ago," Concubine Hua just nodded slightly, she smiled and looked at the Queen's belly, "I will pay attention and save some face for Third Prince, and will not let what I said today reach Third Prince's ears."

Once this was said, it meant that he was not going to apologize. The queen also felt a little embarrassed, and her face was a little gloomy for a moment.

The concubines in the palace did not dare to speak. They looked at the Queen and Concubine Hua cautiously, worried that they would accidentally become the first to stand out and be targeted by these two powerful people.

But soon, a smile appeared on the queen's face. She asked Jianqiu to serve new snacks to everyone and kept praising the benefits of the snacks.

"Sister Hua Guifei, please use some."

When the Queen saw that she didn't need it, she subconsciously reminded her, but Concubine Hua just picked it up, looked at it, shook her head and threw the snack back.

"I'm sorry, Queen, I'm pregnant and can't eat anything too sweet.

If I feel unwell, I am afraid that the Queen will have to explain to the Emperor, which is not good."

"It is common for the emperor to ask a few more questions as he is concerned about his offspring."

"Jianqiu, bring the fertility-giving Guanyin that I gave to Concubine Hua.

The emperor must have been busy with his affairs and forgot to send some gifts to his sister."

Seeing that the Queen finally mentioned this matter in a roundabout way, Concubine Hua raised the corner of her mouth, "The Emperor really wanted to reward me, but it was too late yesterday, so it was not convenient to convey the order."

If it was just a reward of gold, silver and jewelry, there was no need to issue an imperial decree to the whole palace. Could it be that the emperor wanted to...

The Queen's heart trembled slightly. Now that Nian Shilan has become a noble concubine, could it be that the Emperor wants to promote her to Imperial Noble Consort? !

"You are now a noble concubine, and there is no limit to your promotion." Concubine Qi jumped out again at this time. Naturally, she did not want to see Concubine Hua promoted, after all, her son would be the one sitting on the throne in the future.

"Above the Noble Consort is the Imperial Noble Consort. Concubine Qi, have you forgotten?" Noble Concubine Hua was so happy that she looked at the Queen and spoke with pride, "Your Majesty, you are right, right?"

"If my sister is to be crowned as the Imperial Noble Consort, I will naturally send someone to personally deliver the Imperial Noble Consort's auspicious attire."

The queen waved her hand and told Jianqiu to continue to present the fertility-giving Guanyin.

Concubine Hua had a proud look on her face just a moment ago, but now she had to stand up and bow to the Queen to express her gratitude.

When the Queen saw that Concubine Hua had to bow before her, the unhappiness that was surging in her heart was finally suppressed.

If you want to become an imperial concubine, you have to have the fate to do so.

Concubine Hua quickly stood up. She was not interested in that so-called Guanyin who could grant fertility. It was really annoying that the old woman, the Queen, interrupted her when she was most proud of herself.

She is just his wife in name only. The emperor has never regarded you, Ulanara Yixiu, as his wife.

There is always such intrigue every time she pays respects, but today Concubine Hua is more proud.

After all, the status of Imperial Noble Consort is equal to that of Vice Queen, and it would not be easily established when the Queen was alive.

The news that Concubine Hua announced in Jingren Palace that she would be promoted to Imperial Concubine soon reached the emperor's ears.

With such an arrogant and overjoyed look, it seems that the Nian family really has evil intentions.

"It's because of that child, Emperor. You should be more ruthless."

The empress dowager sighed. It was fine that the emperor doted on Concubine Hua, but if he asked her to give birth to a prince, the Qing Dynasty would probably change hands.

The emperor nodded. He was going to deal with the Nian family anyway, but the time was not right yet.

It's just that Concubine Hua is too ambitious. Even if he doesn't like the queen, he can't let her challenge the dignity of the royal family.

"Yixiu is the queen after all, and she is also Rouze's sister."

The Queen Mother attached great importance to the power of the harem. In her eyes, the master of the harem could only be Ulanala.

Even though the Queen had not yet had the chance to go to Shoukang Palace to ask the Queen Mother for the decision, the Queen Mother had to speak up for her.

"My son knows. Empress Dowager, don't worry." When the Empress Dowager mentioned Rouze's name, the Emperor's expression softened instantly. "If Rouze were still alive, the harem would not be so chaotic."

Rouze actually only knows some romantic things, and is not good at housekeeping. In the Queen Mother's mind, Rouze can only be a concubine, but definitely not the head of a palace.

But the emperor liked Rouze and could not see her shortcomings at all. His mind was full of thoughts about how comfortable and relaxed he would be if Rouze were still around.

But if Rou was the current queen, she would have been driven mad by Concubine Hua and would have been secluded in the Jingren Palace, admiring her own reflection.

Even if you try to use some tricks, you will only be trapped in your own web and be played around by others.

"If Rouze was still here, wouldn't the emperor be so fond of Concubine Hua?" The queen mother looked indifferent, but she only said one sentence and the emperor fell silent. "Even if Yixiu did some wrong things, she can still be said to have done her best."

The emperor nodded. He already had a plan in his mind. He was planning to suppress the arrogance of the Nian family.

Don’t you want to ask for a reward for Nian Fu? Then give the title to Nian Gengyao. After his death, Nian Fu will naturally inherit it.