Chapter 249: Why panic?
Chapter 249: Why panic?
Ying'er paused and continued, "At that time, my queen was confined to Qiluan Garden. She was not well-dressed, and the food she was often sent was watery and many of them were rotten. The queen was always malnourished and her body was very weak. She did not receive the care of the imperial physician, which led to her premature birth."
"During the birth, she suffered a lot because of the midwife bribed by Concubine Zhuang."
Ying'er kowtowed to the Empress Dowager and said, "It is my fault that I failed to protect the Concubine Shu. It is my fault that I am incompetent. Please punish me, Empress Dowager."
Concubine Shu also hurriedly stood up from the stool and knelt on the ground: "Empress Dowager, if you want to punish me, punish me. I have been confined for a long time. Fortunately, I have Ying'er by my side, otherwise I am afraid that the Seventh Princess..."
As Concubine Shu spoke, the corners of her lips twitched and tears flowed uncontrollably.
The Queen Mother's eyebrows trembled: "I think this harem really needs to be reorganized. How come no one reported such a big thing to me?"
"Mother, calm down." Emperor Yuanwu hurriedly took Mu Qianqian from the Empress Dowager's arms and said, "I have never heard Concubine Shu mention these things. This is the first time I have heard of them."
The Empress Dowager walked up to Concubine Shu and helped her up. "Concubine Shu, you have done the greatest service by giving His Majesty so many princes and princesses. I misunderstood you before. I never thought you would be so considerate."
"As long as the Empress Dowager does not misunderstand me, it will be my blessing." Concubine Shu said softly.
"Your Majesty." The Empress Dowager turned her eyes to Emperor Yuanwu and said, "Although Shufei was also wrong in what happened back then, she was also worried about her brother. The royal family has always taught their children to support and care for each other since they were young. Shufei was just concerned about her brother, so what's wrong with that? If the Seventh Princess, the Second Prince, the Third Prince, and the Fifth Prince grow up and know about this, how will they get along with each other?"
"What your mother has taught you is correct." Emperor Yuanwu lowered his eyes and said.
"Shu Fei has made great contributions in protecting the Dragon Offspring. She is a mother to three sons, so she deserves the title of Imperial Concubine." The Queen said solemnly, "Pass on my order. Shu Fei, you have a gentle and kind nature, are prudent and prudent, are careful and respectful in front of the Queen, and are kind and peaceful when governing your subordinates. Therefore, I will promote you to Shu Imperial Concubine."
Concubine Shu was stunned for a moment, and it took her a while to come back to her senses: "Thank you, Empress Dowager, thank you, Your Majesty."
"Noble Concubine Shu, please get up." The Queen Mother finally showed a faint smile on her face: "Let the Ministry of Rites handle the rest of the matter."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The Empress Dowager played with Mu Qianqian in Qiluan Garden for a while before leaving.
She had just come out from Concubine Shu.
Sanxi hurriedly ran into Yikun Palace.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, something bad has happened?" Sanxi looked panicked.
"What's wrong?" The queen looked calm as she was trimming a bunch of lilies.
"My queen, oh, my queen, how come you still have the mood to prune the branches here? Something big has happened?" Sanxi said nervously.
"What's wrong? Was Concubine Shu demoted? Or was she under house arrest? Can't you just say it nicely if you have something to say? Why are you so panicking?" Concubine Shu clicked her tongue.
Sanxi looked at the Queen who didn't know anything, and sweat broke out on his forehead anxiously: "Queen, it's none of them."
"Neither of them..." The Queen dragged out, "Could it be that... he was kicked out?"
After the Queen finished speaking, she sneered with a hint of pride: "I really didn't expect that the Queen Mother is so quick..."
"No, no, none of them..."
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