frightfiction Chapter 220: Birth of a Princess
Chapter 220: Birth of a Princess
Unfortunately, Xia Dongchun was a step too late. When she arrived at the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, Zhen Huan had already gone in, while Su Peisheng and Xiao Xiazi were waiting outside.
Seeing Xia Dongchun coming, Su Peisheng hurried forward and said, "Your servant greets the Concubine Zhao. Your Majesty, why are you here at this time?"
Xia Dongchun was supported by Yun Ling and sighed, "I heard that Wanpin knew about the Zhen family and came to see the emperor. I was worried and wanted to come and persuade him, but I didn't expect that I was still a step too late."
"Your Majesty, don't worry." Xia Dongchun has always been nice to him, and Su Peisheng is willing to reveal some information. "It hasn't been long since Concubine Wan was in, and I think the Emperor will take her into consideration because she's pregnant, so nothing will really happen."
"Thank you, Eunuch Su." Xia Dongchun nodded, but she was still worried. It was obvious that someone was behind this matter.
She has been in charge of the affairs of the harem recently, and had long ago ordered that no one should reveal this matter to Zhen Huan. However, despite strict precautions, Zhen Huan still found out about it. This can only mean that someone did it on purpose.
Moreover, in the harem, the only ones who can do this, assuming she has given the order, are the three most powerful masters in the palace.
Since the Queen Mother and the Emperor cannot harm the baby in Zhen Huan's belly, then the Queen must do it.
The weather is cold now. Xia Dongchun is standing outside the hall. The cold wind blows and her brows are furrowed even more.
Yunling and Yinzhu quickly tightened her cloak.
At this time, Su Peisheng didn't know what news he had received and hurried into the hall.
Immediately afterwards, Xia Dongchun heard the crying and begging coming from the hall. He lowered his eyes, wondering what he was thinking.
After a while, Su Peisheng helped Zhen Huan out. Zhen Huan's face was pale. Xia Dongchun ordered Yin Zhu and Chan Yi, "Go and help her back to Sui Yu Xuan."
Yin Zhu Chan Yi stepped forward immediately, Su Peisheng let go of her hand, and Zhen Huan did not refuse, and was helped out by the two of them.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor is very angry now. No matter what you want to say, please go back first." Su Peisheng reminded Xia Dongchun again.
Xia Dongchun naturally didn't want to offend anyone, so she nodded and said, "Thank you, Eunuch Su. I'll go check on Concubine Wan first."
"Yes." Su Peisheng bowed and watched Xia Dongchun and his men go out.
When they got outside, Xia Dongchun was about to get on the sedan chair. Yun Ling pointed at the ground and exclaimed, "Madam, Madam, look at that!!"
Xia Dongchun looked closely and although there were only a few drops, they were obviously blood.
Is it...
"Go to Sui Yuxuan immediately!" Xia Dongchun got on the sedan chair without saying a word. To be honest, she didn't want to get involved in this matter, but on the one hand, she also lost a child, and she couldn't watch Zhen Huan and her child die. Secondly, she was in charge of the affairs of the harem recently. Since she held the power to assist in managing the six palaces, if something happened to Zhen Huan, she would naturally have a hard time explaining it.
When they arrived at Sui Yuxuan, things were already bustling inside - Zhen Huan had given birth prematurely.
The queen still used the excuse of a headache and did not show up.
Yinzhen did not come again, and the Empress Dowager had been ill for a long time, so Xia Dongchun had to take charge of the place.
"Yinzhu, go back and take care of Lingyuan Hongyi with the wet nurse." Xia Dongchun was worried about the palace, so she told Yinzhu to go back.
Yin Zhu didn't waste any time and turned around and went back to the Yanxi Palace.
Shen Meizhuang is now Concubine Hui. She and Zhen Huan have always been as close as sisters. It is impossible for her not to come at this time.
"Sister Jingfei." Xia Dongchun looked at Jingfei who came with Shen Meizhuang and asked them to sit down. "Please sit down first. The imperial physician and the midwife are inside. Wanpin will be fine."
Although Shen Meizhuang was anxious, she still bowed to Xia Dongchun first: "I pay my respects to the Empress Zhao."
"I know that you and Wanpin have always been on good terms," Xia Dongchun motioned for her to sit down first, "It's natural that you're anxious, but don't panic at this time. Wait and see what the imperial physician and the midwife say."
Not long after, Concubine Xin and Concubine Chun also arrived. At this time, Yinzhen no longer strictly prohibited others from visiting Suiyuxuan.
Concubine Duan did not come for the time being because Princess Wen Yi was sick again and needed someone to take care of her.
Time passed little by little. During this time, Xia Dongchun asked someone to bring some snacks and make some hot tea to fill his stomach.
It was not until dark that the sound of a baby crying was finally heard in the house.
Xia Dongchun stood up, and the midwife came out of the room: "To reply to the queen and the ladies, Concubine Wan has safely given birth to a princess."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Xia Dongchun called Chan Yi and said, "Call someone else to go to the Yangxin Palace and Jingren Palace to report to the Emperor and the Empress respectively."
Chan Yi obeyed the order: "Yes, I will go right away."
After Zhen Huan gave birth safely, Xia Dongchun had to deal with another matter - who told Zhen Huan about the accident in the Zhen family.
Although I have guessed that the person behind this is probably the Queen, but the Queen will definitely not show up in person, so she must have borrowed someone else's help.
Is it Qi Changzai? Or Xiang Da Ying? Or Lan Da Ying?
No matter who it is, Xia Dongchun has already sent people to investigate. If there is any result, he can give an explanation to Yinzhen.
Being in this position, Xia Dongchun dared not slack off. The power to assist in managing the six palaces was very important, and she must not give the Queen an excuse or opportunity to take back her power.
Just as I gave the order and arranged other matters, Yinzhen arrived.
Although she was happy to see Xia Dongchun here, she still shook Xia Dongchun's hand first: "The queen is ill, thank you for your hard work."
"It's not hard for me to share the worries of His Majesty and His Majesty." Xia Dongchun smiled slightly, "Your Majesty, please go in and see Wanpin and the princess. I won't delay Your Majesty."
"Okay, you are tired too, go back and rest first." Yinzhen patted her hand and turned into the house.
Yun Ling glanced at Xia Dongchun, as if asking her whether she wanted to leave.
Xia Dongchun raised her chin slightly and said, "Let's go back to Yanxi Palace."
"Yes." Yun Ling followed Xia Dongchun and left Shuiyuxuan.