[Red House] Harem Road in Spring
Chapter 200 The Concubine Was Trapped
I saw Jiang Xuanshi who was sitting at the bottom suddenly covered his mouth, vomiting, and made noises from time to time.
Crowd: ...
Should it be so sudden?
Regardless of whether Jiang Xuanshi's sudden behavior is really disgusting or just a fake gesture, anyway, Yingchun was so affected by her that she felt sick, although Yingchun wanted to wait for three months to announce it, it would be okay if it was accidentally exposed However, on this occasion, especially under Jiang Xuanshi's pretentious posture, she didn't want to accidentally announce her good news at this moment.
Jiang Xuanshi was pretending to be below, but his eyes were always paying attention to everyone. Seeing that she was doing so obviously, but no one followed the rhythm to ask, a trace of embarrassment flashed across Jiang Xuanshi's face, and instantly Hidden and invisible.
As Yingchun and Concubine Gui, who were the focus of Jiang Xuanshi's attention, both of them had ugly faces. Jiang Xuanshi carefully thought that if it wasn't because of the infertility of the concubine, she was afraid that the concubine would attack her belly because of jealousy. As for such a careful design , Announce the news in full view?
As for Concubine Shu, Concubine Shu has the Eldest Prince under her body, and because of the Eldest Prince's weight in the Emperor's heart, now that she is pregnant, if she also gives birth to the Little Prince, she will definitely be favored by the Eldest Prince. Concubine Shu probably Be unhappy.
Therefore, Jiang Xuanshi secretly listed Yingchun as the key object of defense, and the second object of defense was Jing Baolin who was jealous of her and troubled her from time to time. Said, too dangerous!Again, it is the imperial concubine who can't give birth to children.
Yingchun didn't listen, and turned her gaze to the lantern in the distance, and finally curbed the urge to vomit. Sure enough, the baby was still comfortably nestled in the Changle Palace.
The emperor turned his dissatisfied eyes on the noble concubine. The noble concubine is the head of the Chang'an Palace, and all the concubines living in the Chang'an Palace are under her jurisdiction. Naturally, if there is something wrong with the concubines of the Chang'an Palace, the noble concubine is also jointly and severally responsible.
According to the rules, if Jiang Xuanshi is pregnant, she should report the news to the imperial concubine first, and then the imperial concubine should inform the emperor and others of the good news.
However, Jiang Xuanshi exposed the fact that she was pregnant in full view today. There is another meaning in it, that is, she does not believe in the imperial concubine, and is afraid that the imperial concubine will harm her. To the imperial concubine, it can be said that it is quite a shame!
Jiang Xuan waited for a long time, and because no one spoke to him, there was a sense of embarrassment, Jiang Xuan waited almost couldn't hold on anymore. You must know that although she has passed the period of pregnancy and vomiting long ago, she can do a fake show After a long time, I'm afraid I will be affected by the real performance.
"What's wrong with Jiang Xuanshi?" Under the dissatisfied eyes of the emperor, the imperial concubine had to take over this mess. Who made Jiang Xuanshi belong to her Chang'an Palace? What about Chang'an Palace?
The noble concubine not only took over the mess, but also thought about how to dispel the emperor's suspicion. Who told the news that Jiang Xuan's servant was pregnant, but revealed it in full view? Isn't this telling the emperor that her noble concubine looks Don't you want the fetus in Jiang Xuanshi's womb?
Someone spoke up, Jiang Xuanshi breathed a sigh of relief, she almost couldn't hold on anymore!
"It seems to be pregnant, but I haven't heard from the imperial physician, and the concubine is not sure." Jiang Xuan replied in a low voice.
hehe!If you are not sure, who dares to publicize this kind of news?
At this time, Guo Meiren suddenly asked, "How many months?"
When Guo Meiren asked, there was a rhythm of watching a good show.
Jiang Xuanshi replied as if he didn't hear it, "It seems to be three months."
"Huh? It's already been three months, so doesn't that mean that there are still more than six months to go? Congratulations!" Guo Meiren.
"Thank you!" Jiang Xuan waiter sat on duty, and his tone of voice was even more duty-bound, but what he did was not at all duty-bound.
"Master Jiang Xuan, you have to be careful, don't be like me, who foolishly let people murder the fetus in your womb." Guo Meiren said kindly.
Jiang Xuan slid his hand by his side, tightly protecting his abdomen in the palm of his hand.
"Since Guo Meiren is worried, why not ask the emperor to take care of Jiang Xuanshi and the fetus in Jiang Xuanshi's womb, which can be considered as a good heart for Guo Meiren." The cheered up imperial concubine is not easy to provoke.Jing Baolin was the cousin sent to the palace by their wife herself, and Jiang Xuanshi had a belly as a talisman, but what was Guo Meiren?A lunatic pretending to be crazy?
Seeing that the imperial concubine is not easy to provoke, Guo Meiren instantly became quiet, she is like this, she is not doing well, so she hopes to see more jokes from others, and she steps forward to ridicule anyone who is weak and deceitful, but when you stretch out your claws , she flinched back in fear again.
"Okay!" The emperor's impatient voice came to mind, "Since Jiang Xuanshi is pregnant, the imperial concubine will find an imperial doctor to show Jiang Xuanshi. If she is really pregnant, she should stay in Chang'an Palace to raise the baby and don't come out." Let’s move around. Guo Meiren, let’s cultivate your body and mind in Shou’an Palace!”
After speaking, without waiting for everyone's reaction, the emperor got up and left directly.
"Congratulations to the emperor!" Everyone saluted.
When the emperor left, Yingchun looked at the noble concubine and said, "It's late at night, let's leave too!"
"Okay!" The concubine nodded.
Yingchun and the imperial concubine walked side by side on the palace road.
The imperial concubine suddenly said, "Why wasn't I the one who got pregnant?"
This sentence of the noble concubine was mixed with unwillingness, jealousy, and sadness.
Yingchun: ...
"You are still young, don't worry, let the imperial doctor help you take care of your body, the days to come will be long!" Yingchun said.She felt that the imperial concubine was not pregnant because she had ruined her body, and for now, she could only take good care of her body.
"It will be four years soon!" The imperial concubine said helplessly.
"You might as well ask someone to go outside the palace to inquire. Some couples have been married for five, six, seven or eight years and have no children, but suddenly many of them are pregnant." Yingchun can only give an example, hoping to ease the concubine's heart .
"But I'm already desperate!" The imperial concubine said in a low voice.
"..." Is it too pessimistic to say desperate words at the age of less than 20 years old!
"What if... what if I can't conceive forever?" The imperial concubine's words were full of temptation and trembling.
"Then adopt one. Low-ranking concubines can't raise children themselves, but can only be raised by the main concubine. Since ancient times, benevolence is not as good as nurturing. As long as you treat yourself sincerely and raise them well, it's not bad. Isn't everything in your family arranged for you?" Is it?" Yingchun said.
The members of the Lu family saw that the noble concubine could not conceive for a long time. If they had some thoughts at the beginning because there was still a daughter in the family who could participate in the draft, after the death of the emperor, the emperor canceled the draft, and the girl who gave birth to a concubine was about to age, the thoughts in the hearts of the Lu family I'm afraid it will disappear in smoke!
Otherwise, their family would not have selected such a girl of the same clan from the clan at the moment when the emperor passed away and the emperor announced the cancellation of the draft. children?
Moreover, looking at the Jing Baolin sent to the palace by the Lu family, if it is said to be beautiful, she is pretty, but because she does not have the bearing and talent to match, her appearance is discounted, a little thin and unattractive, and , a little arrogant and brainless.
This is probably the reason why the Lu family chose her!Beauty is what makes the emperor willing to pamper her; stupidity is what makes the imperial concubine hold her in the palm of her hand; lack of grace and talent makes sure that the emperor won't like her.
I heard that this Jing Baolin was raised by the Lu family for more than a year. Could this be the result of the upbringing?From this point of view, for the noble concubine to have a child with the blood of the Lu family, and to ensure that no one would step on Concubine Lu's position, it is considered deliberate!
"Ai!" The imperial concubine sighed, and said, making sister Concubine Shu upset again.
"It's okay. If you don't feel uncomfortable, it will be much better if you say it. I just said it casually. Don't take it seriously. You are still young. Play when you should play, laugh when you should laugh, and be happy Yes, not only the days pass quickly, if you don’t pay attention, those who want will suddenly give you a surprise.” Yingchun said,
From Yingchun's point of view, it is good if you have children, but if you don't, you shouldn't embarrass yourself and let yourself live in worry and depression every day.
It's a pity that under the general environment, she said some things that others would not think were good intentions.
In a blink of an eye, they arrived at the fork. After Yingchun said goodbye to the imperial concubine, they each walked their own paths.
In the dark night, the surrounding palace people held the palace lanterns, and the noble concubine walked towards the Chang'an Palace with a worried face. In the quiet night, the noble concubine seemed more and more lonely.
The imperial concubine had just arrived in Chang'an Palace, Qingyuan asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, do you want to take a bath and rest?"
"I'm afraid I don't have such a good life!" The imperial concubine had just finished speaking.
A palace lady came in and reported that it was Jing Baolin who asked to see her.
Qingyuan: ...
Before the imperial concubine could speak, another court lady came in to report that it was Jiang Xuan who asked to see her.
……
This is probably the real daily life in the harem. As before, living alone in a huge palace, and the sisters are kind and harmonious, it is probably strange!
"Tell Jing Baolin, since the emperor asked her to learn the rules, she should follow the rules well, and don't come here if you have nothing to do." Jing Baolin was still her cousin after losing such a big face, she didn't want to Want to see such a person shortly.
"Yes"
"Let Jiang Xuan attendant come in and see if the imperial doctor you have invited has come?" She didn't want Jiang Xuan to announce her pregnancy on one side, but Jiang Xuan's miscarriage on the other. Rumors about unfavorable children in the womb?
"Yes"
Jiang Xuan waiter bowed his head and walked in in a dignified manner.
If you only look at the present, you really don't think that Jiang Xuanshi is someone who can hide her pregnancy and trick her.
"Since you are pregnant, why didn't you report it to me early." The imperial concubine asked displeased.
Jiang Xuan said with fear on his face, "This concubine didn't know that she was pregnant, and she suddenly vomited when she went to the Lantern Festival today. It seemed that she hadn't changed her clothes for a few months, so she guessed if she was pregnant. Originally, I wanted to tell the empress without saying a word, but who knows, during the banquet, I couldn't help but vomited suddenly."
Jiang Xuanshi's answer was clear and well-founded, as if he had already thought of a way to deal with it.
The imperial concubine had to admit that it was very reasonable for a dog that can bite people not to bark.Jing Baolin is blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.This servant Jiang Xuan stayed in her room all day long and was quite well-behaved, but she made such a big move quietly, which made her lose face in the harem.
Jiang Xuanshi didn't know he was pregnant?The imperial concubine didn't believe it at all, it was because she felt that she was soft-hearted, so this happened, it's best not to make her anxious, otherwise, when she no longer has that piece of meat in her stomach to use as a talisman, she will have plenty of ways to fix people.
How can it be easy to be fooled when in charge of official affairs in the palace?Concubine Shu and Concubine Xian are not easy to mess with, but she is easy to mess with as a noble concubine?
After the imperial physician arrived, he checked Jiang Xuanshi's pulse. Sure enough, as Jiang Xuanshi said, he was three months pregnant.
"Come here, go to the emperor, concubine Shu will announce the good news, and say that servant Jiang Xuan is three months pregnant." The concubine said.
"Yes"
A gleam of joy flashed across Jiang Xuanshi's face, but the expression on the imperial concubine's face was still unsightly.
"Since you are pregnant, you can quietly nest in your room to raise your baby. If there is anything wrong, feel free to tell me, but don't accidentally find the emperor again. The emperor has a lot of things to do and has no time to take care It's about making your sesame mung beans bigger." The imperial concubine warned.
"Yes" Jiang Xuanshi's face froze, and he agreed.
"Remember, you are the chosen servant, and I am the noble concubine. Don't think about tripping me up, let alone stepping on my position! Step down!" At this moment, she didn't want to see this embarrassing her people.
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Crowd: ...
Should it be so sudden?
Regardless of whether Jiang Xuanshi's sudden behavior is really disgusting or just a fake gesture, anyway, Yingchun was so affected by her that she felt sick, although Yingchun wanted to wait for three months to announce it, it would be okay if it was accidentally exposed However, on this occasion, especially under Jiang Xuanshi's pretentious posture, she didn't want to accidentally announce her good news at this moment.
Jiang Xuanshi was pretending to be below, but his eyes were always paying attention to everyone. Seeing that she was doing so obviously, but no one followed the rhythm to ask, a trace of embarrassment flashed across Jiang Xuanshi's face, and instantly Hidden and invisible.
As Yingchun and Concubine Gui, who were the focus of Jiang Xuanshi's attention, both of them had ugly faces. Jiang Xuanshi carefully thought that if it wasn't because of the infertility of the concubine, she was afraid that the concubine would attack her belly because of jealousy. As for such a careful design , Announce the news in full view?
As for Concubine Shu, Concubine Shu has the Eldest Prince under her body, and because of the Eldest Prince's weight in the Emperor's heart, now that she is pregnant, if she also gives birth to the Little Prince, she will definitely be favored by the Eldest Prince. Concubine Shu probably Be unhappy.
Therefore, Jiang Xuanshi secretly listed Yingchun as the key object of defense, and the second object of defense was Jing Baolin who was jealous of her and troubled her from time to time. Said, too dangerous!Again, it is the imperial concubine who can't give birth to children.
Yingchun didn't listen, and turned her gaze to the lantern in the distance, and finally curbed the urge to vomit. Sure enough, the baby was still comfortably nestled in the Changle Palace.
The emperor turned his dissatisfied eyes on the noble concubine. The noble concubine is the head of the Chang'an Palace, and all the concubines living in the Chang'an Palace are under her jurisdiction. Naturally, if there is something wrong with the concubines of the Chang'an Palace, the noble concubine is also jointly and severally responsible.
According to the rules, if Jiang Xuanshi is pregnant, she should report the news to the imperial concubine first, and then the imperial concubine should inform the emperor and others of the good news.
However, Jiang Xuanshi exposed the fact that she was pregnant in full view today. There is another meaning in it, that is, she does not believe in the imperial concubine, and is afraid that the imperial concubine will harm her. To the imperial concubine, it can be said that it is quite a shame!
Jiang Xuan waited for a long time, and because no one spoke to him, there was a sense of embarrassment, Jiang Xuan waited almost couldn't hold on anymore. You must know that although she has passed the period of pregnancy and vomiting long ago, she can do a fake show After a long time, I'm afraid I will be affected by the real performance.
"What's wrong with Jiang Xuanshi?" Under the dissatisfied eyes of the emperor, the imperial concubine had to take over this mess. Who made Jiang Xuanshi belong to her Chang'an Palace? What about Chang'an Palace?
The noble concubine not only took over the mess, but also thought about how to dispel the emperor's suspicion. Who told the news that Jiang Xuan's servant was pregnant, but revealed it in full view? Isn't this telling the emperor that her noble concubine looks Don't you want the fetus in Jiang Xuanshi's womb?
Someone spoke up, Jiang Xuanshi breathed a sigh of relief, she almost couldn't hold on anymore!
"It seems to be pregnant, but I haven't heard from the imperial physician, and the concubine is not sure." Jiang Xuan replied in a low voice.
hehe!If you are not sure, who dares to publicize this kind of news?
At this time, Guo Meiren suddenly asked, "How many months?"
When Guo Meiren asked, there was a rhythm of watching a good show.
Jiang Xuanshi replied as if he didn't hear it, "It seems to be three months."
"Huh? It's already been three months, so doesn't that mean that there are still more than six months to go? Congratulations!" Guo Meiren.
"Thank you!" Jiang Xuan waiter sat on duty, and his tone of voice was even more duty-bound, but what he did was not at all duty-bound.
"Master Jiang Xuan, you have to be careful, don't be like me, who foolishly let people murder the fetus in your womb." Guo Meiren said kindly.
Jiang Xuan slid his hand by his side, tightly protecting his abdomen in the palm of his hand.
"Since Guo Meiren is worried, why not ask the emperor to take care of Jiang Xuanshi and the fetus in Jiang Xuanshi's womb, which can be considered as a good heart for Guo Meiren." The cheered up imperial concubine is not easy to provoke.Jing Baolin was the cousin sent to the palace by their wife herself, and Jiang Xuanshi had a belly as a talisman, but what was Guo Meiren?A lunatic pretending to be crazy?
Seeing that the imperial concubine is not easy to provoke, Guo Meiren instantly became quiet, she is like this, she is not doing well, so she hopes to see more jokes from others, and she steps forward to ridicule anyone who is weak and deceitful, but when you stretch out your claws , she flinched back in fear again.
"Okay!" The emperor's impatient voice came to mind, "Since Jiang Xuanshi is pregnant, the imperial concubine will find an imperial doctor to show Jiang Xuanshi. If she is really pregnant, she should stay in Chang'an Palace to raise the baby and don't come out." Let’s move around. Guo Meiren, let’s cultivate your body and mind in Shou’an Palace!”
After speaking, without waiting for everyone's reaction, the emperor got up and left directly.
"Congratulations to the emperor!" Everyone saluted.
When the emperor left, Yingchun looked at the noble concubine and said, "It's late at night, let's leave too!"
"Okay!" The concubine nodded.
Yingchun and the imperial concubine walked side by side on the palace road.
The imperial concubine suddenly said, "Why wasn't I the one who got pregnant?"
This sentence of the noble concubine was mixed with unwillingness, jealousy, and sadness.
Yingchun: ...
"You are still young, don't worry, let the imperial doctor help you take care of your body, the days to come will be long!" Yingchun said.She felt that the imperial concubine was not pregnant because she had ruined her body, and for now, she could only take good care of her body.
"It will be four years soon!" The imperial concubine said helplessly.
"You might as well ask someone to go outside the palace to inquire. Some couples have been married for five, six, seven or eight years and have no children, but suddenly many of them are pregnant." Yingchun can only give an example, hoping to ease the concubine's heart .
"But I'm already desperate!" The imperial concubine said in a low voice.
"..." Is it too pessimistic to say desperate words at the age of less than 20 years old!
"What if... what if I can't conceive forever?" The imperial concubine's words were full of temptation and trembling.
"Then adopt one. Low-ranking concubines can't raise children themselves, but can only be raised by the main concubine. Since ancient times, benevolence is not as good as nurturing. As long as you treat yourself sincerely and raise them well, it's not bad. Isn't everything in your family arranged for you?" Is it?" Yingchun said.
The members of the Lu family saw that the noble concubine could not conceive for a long time. If they had some thoughts at the beginning because there was still a daughter in the family who could participate in the draft, after the death of the emperor, the emperor canceled the draft, and the girl who gave birth to a concubine was about to age, the thoughts in the hearts of the Lu family I'm afraid it will disappear in smoke!
Otherwise, their family would not have selected such a girl of the same clan from the clan at the moment when the emperor passed away and the emperor announced the cancellation of the draft. children?
Moreover, looking at the Jing Baolin sent to the palace by the Lu family, if it is said to be beautiful, she is pretty, but because she does not have the bearing and talent to match, her appearance is discounted, a little thin and unattractive, and , a little arrogant and brainless.
This is probably the reason why the Lu family chose her!Beauty is what makes the emperor willing to pamper her; stupidity is what makes the imperial concubine hold her in the palm of her hand; lack of grace and talent makes sure that the emperor won't like her.
I heard that this Jing Baolin was raised by the Lu family for more than a year. Could this be the result of the upbringing?From this point of view, for the noble concubine to have a child with the blood of the Lu family, and to ensure that no one would step on Concubine Lu's position, it is considered deliberate!
"Ai!" The imperial concubine sighed, and said, making sister Concubine Shu upset again.
"It's okay. If you don't feel uncomfortable, it will be much better if you say it. I just said it casually. Don't take it seriously. You are still young. Play when you should play, laugh when you should laugh, and be happy Yes, not only the days pass quickly, if you don’t pay attention, those who want will suddenly give you a surprise.” Yingchun said,
From Yingchun's point of view, it is good if you have children, but if you don't, you shouldn't embarrass yourself and let yourself live in worry and depression every day.
It's a pity that under the general environment, she said some things that others would not think were good intentions.
In a blink of an eye, they arrived at the fork. After Yingchun said goodbye to the imperial concubine, they each walked their own paths.
In the dark night, the surrounding palace people held the palace lanterns, and the noble concubine walked towards the Chang'an Palace with a worried face. In the quiet night, the noble concubine seemed more and more lonely.
The imperial concubine had just arrived in Chang'an Palace, Qingyuan asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, do you want to take a bath and rest?"
"I'm afraid I don't have such a good life!" The imperial concubine had just finished speaking.
A palace lady came in and reported that it was Jing Baolin who asked to see her.
Qingyuan: ...
Before the imperial concubine could speak, another court lady came in to report that it was Jiang Xuan who asked to see her.
……
This is probably the real daily life in the harem. As before, living alone in a huge palace, and the sisters are kind and harmonious, it is probably strange!
"Tell Jing Baolin, since the emperor asked her to learn the rules, she should follow the rules well, and don't come here if you have nothing to do." Jing Baolin was still her cousin after losing such a big face, she didn't want to Want to see such a person shortly.
"Yes"
"Let Jiang Xuan attendant come in and see if the imperial doctor you have invited has come?" She didn't want Jiang Xuan to announce her pregnancy on one side, but Jiang Xuan's miscarriage on the other. Rumors about unfavorable children in the womb?
"Yes"
Jiang Xuan waiter bowed his head and walked in in a dignified manner.
If you only look at the present, you really don't think that Jiang Xuanshi is someone who can hide her pregnancy and trick her.
"Since you are pregnant, why didn't you report it to me early." The imperial concubine asked displeased.
Jiang Xuan said with fear on his face, "This concubine didn't know that she was pregnant, and she suddenly vomited when she went to the Lantern Festival today. It seemed that she hadn't changed her clothes for a few months, so she guessed if she was pregnant. Originally, I wanted to tell the empress without saying a word, but who knows, during the banquet, I couldn't help but vomited suddenly."
Jiang Xuanshi's answer was clear and well-founded, as if he had already thought of a way to deal with it.
The imperial concubine had to admit that it was very reasonable for a dog that can bite people not to bark.Jing Baolin is blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.This servant Jiang Xuan stayed in her room all day long and was quite well-behaved, but she made such a big move quietly, which made her lose face in the harem.
Jiang Xuanshi didn't know he was pregnant?The imperial concubine didn't believe it at all, it was because she felt that she was soft-hearted, so this happened, it's best not to make her anxious, otherwise, when she no longer has that piece of meat in her stomach to use as a talisman, she will have plenty of ways to fix people.
How can it be easy to be fooled when in charge of official affairs in the palace?Concubine Shu and Concubine Xian are not easy to mess with, but she is easy to mess with as a noble concubine?
After the imperial physician arrived, he checked Jiang Xuanshi's pulse. Sure enough, as Jiang Xuanshi said, he was three months pregnant.
"Come here, go to the emperor, concubine Shu will announce the good news, and say that servant Jiang Xuan is three months pregnant." The concubine said.
"Yes"
A gleam of joy flashed across Jiang Xuanshi's face, but the expression on the imperial concubine's face was still unsightly.
"Since you are pregnant, you can quietly nest in your room to raise your baby. If there is anything wrong, feel free to tell me, but don't accidentally find the emperor again. The emperor has a lot of things to do and has no time to take care It's about making your sesame mung beans bigger." The imperial concubine warned.
"Yes" Jiang Xuanshi's face froze, and he agreed.
"Remember, you are the chosen servant, and I am the noble concubine. Don't think about tripping me up, let alone stepping on my position! Step down!" At this moment, she didn't want to see this embarrassing her people.
The author has something to say: there is another update!
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