frightfiction Chapter 124 Consort Fucha is Pregnant
Chapter 124 Consort Fucha is Pregnant
A strange yet familiar feeling welled up inside Zhen Huan, and she couldn't help but tremble.
I had a bad feeling.
At this moment, Jinxi walked over quickly, her face full of concern, and asked:
"Your Majesty, what's wrong? Your face is so pale."
Zhen Huan covered her mouth tightly, gagged occasionally, and her body trembled slightly.
Upon seeing this, Jinxi's eyes widened, and a guess flashed through her mind.
She quickly and carefully helped Zhen Huan to a chair and sat her down.
After Zhen Huan was seated, Jinxi leaned down and asked in a low voice:
"Your Majesty, could it be... that you are pregnant?"
Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan frowned deeply.
This is not good news for Zhen Huan at this moment.
If she is indeed pregnant, then the child is undoubtedly Yunli's.
Now she resides in the imperial harem, as one of the emperor's concubines.
Being pregnant with Yunli's child under such circumstances is not a good thing.
Her body has been damaged since her unfortunate miscarriage.
Wen Shichu said that her body needs to be recuperated for two years before she can conceive again.
But who could have imagined that just one night of passion with Yunli would result in her getting pregnant!
If this secret were to fall into the hands of others with ulterior motives, they would surely face an abyss of no return.
Zhen Huan is now facing a difficult choice.
She had only two paths before her:
One option is to quietly abort the child and completely erase the incident.
Secondly, they tried every means to regain the emperor's favor and disguised the child as the emperor's bloodline.
Thirdly, he faked his death and left the palace.
Zhen Huan gazed at the flickering candlelight on the table, her thoughts already drifting far away.
Her hand unconsciously touched her abdomen.
I can almost feel a subtle throbbing in my abdomen.
That place is where the fruit of her love with Yunli is being conceived.
The first choice was naturally the easiest to make, but it wasn't what Zhen Huan wanted.
Ever since Zhen Huan was demoted and confined to her quarters, she has lived in self-pity.
No matter how smart or strong Zhen Huan was, she was only a teenager.
The repeated blows eventually broke her.
Just when Zhen Huan felt utterly hopeless, Yunli appeared like a ray of dawn piercing the dark night sky.
It just appeared out of nowhere.
His arrival brought a touch of warmth and brightness to Zhen Huan's otherwise gloomy life.
Yunli not only possessed the demeanor of a refined gentleman, but also had exceptional talent.
He often chatted with Zhen Huan about poetry and literature, discussing everything from romance to the philosophy of life.
Gradually, Zhen Huan's heart, which had been riddled with wounds, began to heal again under Yunli's care and companionship.
She already harbored a subtle affection for Prince Guo,
During this special time, I was even more deeply attracted to Yunli.
Even knowing it was wrong, Zhen Huan still succumbed to this depravity.
Jinxi waited patiently for Zhen Huan to snap out of her thoughts, without disturbing her.
Zhen Huan stroked her belly, unconsciously recalling the anticipation she felt for the little life during her last pregnancy.
And the heartache of losing that child, the pregnant woman...
That feeling of being connected to one's child by blood is something only a mother can truly understand.
She failed to protect her previous child, but she could never give up on this one.
She wants to keep this child; she wants to protect her well.
Finally, Zhen Huan raised her head, her eyes hardening. "I want to keep this child."
But Zhen Huan couldn't immediately decide whether to keep the child.
Zhen Huan naturally wanted to leave the palace and be with Yunli, but smuggling a concubine out of the palace was no easy task.
Even if Yunli had Consort Shu's people at his disposal, this was no simple matter.
Jinxi was startled, but quickly regained her composure.
"Since Your Majesty has made this decision, this servant will certainly do everything in my power to assist you."
However, this matter is far too dangerous; the slightest misstep could result in certain death.
Zhen Huan took a deep breath, her expression solemn and resolute, and said:
"I am well aware of the stakes involved, but I cannot abandon this child."
This is my and Yunli's own flesh and blood. I couldn't protect my daughter before, and it has become a pain in my heart forever.
This time, no matter what, I must do everything in my power to protect this child!
After saying this, Zhen Huan and Jinxi huddled together and began to discuss their countermeasures in hushed tones.
Jinxi looked troubled and said softly:
“This matter is of utmost importance. In my opinion, shouldn’t we discuss it with Prince Guo first?”
After all, this is his child.
Zhen Huan nodded slightly in agreement:
"Yes, you're right."
When Yunli arrived at Suiyu Pavilion, I told him the truth about it.
However, fate always seems to like to play tricks on people.
The increasingly severe pregnancy symptoms over the next few days confirmed Zhen Huan's suspicions that she was indeed pregnant.
Zhen Huan was eager to see Yunli and share the news with him.
They discussed together how to save the child.
But Zhen Huan waited night after night, and Yunli never appeared.
But first came a bolt from the blue.
Prince Guo has been betrothed; he will soon have a concubine and a princess.
When Zhen Huan learned of this devastating news, she felt the world spin around her.
The whole world seemed to collapse at that moment.
Her body swayed involuntarily, and she almost lost her balance.
Seeing this, Jinxi hurriedly reached out and held her tightly, anxiously saying:
"Your Majesty, you must hold on!"
Zhen Huan suppressed her immense pain and shock:
"How could he be suddenly betrothed? What should we do now...?"
At this moment, she was completely lost and had no idea what to do next.
Seeing her mistress in such a state, Jinxi was extremely anxious.
But she really didn't know how to offer comfort.
After all, this happened so suddenly that no one expected such a turn of events.
Jinxi could only silently stay by Zhen Huan's side, hoping to give her some strength and support.
Zhen Huan's thoughts drifted back to the past, recalling the sweet words Yunli had once spoken to her.
And there was his solemn promise of a lifetime of one love for one person.
How happy and sweet they were back then! But now,
This man actually broke his vow and agreed to the emperor's bestowed marriage.
"Why? Why did he agree this time?"
Zhen Huan kept asking herself the same question, her eyes filled with confusion.
She was still waiting for Yunli to come and rescue her and her unborn child from this cold palace.
But now it seems that all expectations have been dashed.
Thinking of this, Zhen Huan could no longer hold on. Her legs went weak, and she collapsed to the ground, utterly dejected.
Was Zhen Huan destined to be repeatedly let down and betrayed?
Her eyes were empty and filled with despair, as if the whole world had collapsed at that moment.
After bestowing the marriage upon Prince Guo, the chubby orange tree issued the imperial decree granting the imperial concubines the title of imperial consorts.
Along with the imperial decree went the nanny that Nian Shilan had arranged to teach them manners.
Once the young ladies have learned the proper etiquette, they will enter the palace.
The day for the newly selected ladies to enter the palace arrived quickly.
Originally, there were six people, but the Xilin Gioro clan, from the Manchu banners, was betrothed to Prince Guo.
With the addition of the chubby orange cat to the harem, there are only five people left.
Guarjia Wenyang of the Manchu Banner Army, Borjigit of the Mongol Banner Army
Lin Wanqing, Wu Yining, and Liu Yunxue of the Han Army Banner
As arranged by Nian Shilan, they moved into Changchun Palace and Yongshou Palace respectively.
After the young ladies-in-waiting were settled in, the first thing they had to do was to pay their respects to the empresses in their respective palaces.
Three days later, I will go to Jingren Palace to pay my respects to the Empress.
However, since no one else had lived in Yongshou Palace before, those who were assigned to Yongshou Palace this time...
Lin Wanqing and Liu Yunxue do not need to pay their respects to the person in the main seat.
But Lin Wanqing was a noblewoman, while Liu Yunxue was merely a concubine.
Liu Yunxue, a newcomer to the palace, would naturally not be so ignorant.
They didn't go to their homes to say hello.
Guarjia Wenyang, who was assigned to Changchun Palace, and Wu Yining both had to pay their respects to Consort Qi, the head of Changchun Palace.
Li Jingyan looked at Guarjia Wenyang and Wu Yining as they entered, and a subtle smile appeared on her lips.
She gently put down her teacup and leaned back lazily on the tatami.
"You two sisters are quite well-behaved today."
They knew the rules much better than Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang when they first entered the palace.
Upon hearing this, Guarjia Wenyang immediately took a few steps forward respectfully.
She gave Li Jingyan a deep bow and said in a sweet voice:
"Greetings, Consort Qi. We are new to the palace and will rely on your guidance and care in the future."
After saying that, she stood there obediently.
Out of the corner of her eye, she observed the furnishings of Li Jingyan's main hall.
Seeing this, Wu Yining, who was standing to the side, did not dare to be negligent and immediately bowed and greeted Li Jingyan.
Li Jingyan looked the two people in front of her up and down.
Especially when her gaze fell on Guarjia Wenyang, she couldn't help but linger on him for a while longer.
The woman before me had a beautiful face, skin as white as snow, eyebrows like distant mountains, and eyes as clear as autumn water.
Her cherry-like lips, naturally red without any makeup, are comparable to her appearance back then.
Li Jingyan noticed Guarjia Wenyang's subtle actions.
Although this woman was extremely beautiful, her bright and sparkling eyes revealed...
It seemed to reveal a subtle hint of cunning and ambition.
Li Jingyan had a gut feeling that this person was not a very settled individual.
However, judging from her seemingly unnoticed actions, this Guarjia woman was not a clever person.
Despite all the losses she's made, Li Jingyan hasn't been entirely without improvement.
Thinking of this, Li Jingyan smiled slightly, waved to the two of them, and said:
"Please sit down. There aren't many rules here. As long as you behave yourselves, that's fine."
Despite saying that, all three of them knew in their hearts that there was no truly safe place in the palace.
Li Jingyan watched the two of them sit down, then picked up the bed glass on the table and took a sip.
"Since you all live in the same palace, I'll give you a heads-up."
"In this palace, never offend Consort Shu."
Upon hearing this, Guarjia Wenyang raised his head, looking puzzled, and asked:
"Your Majesty, why must we absolutely not provoke Consort Shu?"
Is there an empress in this palace?
Moreover, I've heard that the Imperial Noble Consort is now in charge of palace affairs.
Why did you specifically mention Consort Shu, telling us we must never provoke her?
Li Jingyan snorted coldly and said irritably:
"Hmph! You've just entered the palace, so naturally you don't know how deep it is."
You must not be so arrogant; it would be one thing if you brought disaster upon yourselves.
If this implicates me, then don't blame me for being ruthless!
She paused slightly at this point, then deliberately lowered her voice and continued:
"Over the years, from the prince's residence to the imperial harem..."
The emperor has very few children! And the mastermind behind all this...
It was our seemingly dignified and virtuous Empress who did this!
Upon hearing this, both Guarjia Wenyang and Wu Yining were startled.
Guarjia Wenyang's eyes widened in disbelief as he asked:
"This...how is this possible? As the head of the harem, Her Majesty the Empress should be a model of virtue for the entire nation."
How could they be so cruel?
Li Jingyan said, "This Consort Shu comes from the Fuca clan; she has a good family background."
She even managed to give birth to the Sixth Prince right under the Empress's nose.
She rose step by step from a minor noblewoman to the incomparably noble imperial concubine.
Based on this alone, tell me, how powerful is Consort Shu?
A longing unconsciously appeared in Guarjia Wenyang's eyes.
"This Consort Shu is truly remarkable."
But is the Empress, as the head of the harem, really so vicious?
Consort Qi: "I used to think the Empress was a good person, and I followed her lead."
But my promotion from Consort to Imperial Concubine was all thanks to the Empress.
My son, Hongshi, was almost snatched away by the Empress.
Wu Yining was startled; she was just a teenage girl.
I only knew that the empresses in the palace were incredibly glamorous, though I also knew that there were so many women in the harem.
There would definitely be conflict, but I didn't expect it to be so dangerous.
I've decided in my heart that I must be more careful from now on.
Li Jingyan said, "You should be glad that you didn't enter the palace in the same batch as Consort Shu and the others."
Now that the Empress is no longer involved in palace affairs, the Emperor has lost trust in her.
The Empress's reach isn't as far as it used to be; otherwise, you little maids would definitely have been schemed against and killed by her.
However, I must remind you to be careful of the Empress.
Guarjia Wenyang and Wu Yining nodded hurriedly, "Your Highness, thank you for the reminder."
Wu Yining asked cautiously, "Don't Consort Shu and Imperial Noble Consort scheme against people?"
Li Jingyan said, "That's why I said you're lucky. Although Consort Shu is very powerful..."
But as long as you don't provoke her, she naturally won't do anything to you.
As for the Imperial Noble Consort, if it's the same person as before, then you all need to be very careful.
The former Imperial Noble Consort most liked to target favored concubines.
After she was injured and lost her memory, that was the end of her life, and she no longer liked to compete for favor.
Wu Yining felt slightly relieved after hearing this, but Guarjia Wenyang's mind raced, and he whispered:
"Your Majesty, who is the most favored person in the palace right now?"
Li Jingyan glanced at her and said with a half-smile, "The most favored person now should be Consort Hui."
Consort Shu, Consort Jing, Consort Jin, and Consort Xin were all busy raising their children.
Previously favored concubines Fangpin, Chun Guiren, and Lian Changzai are all pregnant and no longer vie for the emperor's favor.
Guarjia Wenyang and Wu Yining both secretly kept in mind what Consort Qi had said.
Of course, they didn't completely believe what Consort Qi said, and they would verify these reports one by one in the future.
Li Jingyan said, "You should all take what I said today seriously. Once you leave this house, I will not acknowledge it."
Wu Yining looked at Guarjia Wenyang, who rolled her eyes at Wu Yining and then said...
"Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will not speak carelessly."
Wu Yining replied, "I wouldn't speak carelessly."
Li Jingyan said, "I doubt you'd dare."
Li Jingyan picked up the cup on the table.
Guarjia Wenyang and Wu Yining tactfully took their leave.
Li Jingyan watched the two leave, and then Cuiguo came in and said...
"Hopefully, one of them will be obedient."
Cui Guo said, "Your Highness, rest assured, this servant will have someone keep an eye on them."