frightfiction Chapter 549 Shen Zhinian Discovers that Concubine Hao is Pregnant
Chapter 549 Shen Zhinian Discovers that Concubine Hao is Pregnant
Concubine Hao had a look of expectation and shyness on her face: "I think so too."
"I was just talking to Chu'er about finding a time to discuss this with Your Majesty. When should I tell Your Majesty this good news?"
Concubine Liang said gently, "In a few days it will be New Year's Eve. By then all the concubines, big and small, will go to the Hall of Supreme Harmony for a banquet, and my sister will also be able to see the emperor."
"If we tell His Majesty this good news then, wouldn't it be double happiness? His Majesty will be very pleased and will value the heir in my sister's belly even more."
This idea coincided with that of Concubine Hao: "I think so too."
Next, Concubine Liang and Noble Lady Hao chatted for a while, gave each other detailed instructions, and then got up and left.
"Your concubine respectfully sends off Her Majesty Liang Fei!"
Because the pregnancy was a secret, Concubine Hao didn't let too many people serve in the inner room in the past few months. After Concubine Liang and her servants left, only Concubine Liang and Chu'er were left inside.
Chu Er also spoke a little bolder: "My lady, when His Majesty abolished Jiang's position as Queen, one of the charges was that she plotted to murder the heir to the throne."
"Since Madam Jiang died, there have been more and more children in the harem. Not only have the third prince, the eldest princess, and the fourth prince been born, but now you are also pregnant."
"It can be seen that Jiang Shi really died a good death!"
Lady Hao shook her head: "It's a good day, why would you mention that unlucky person?"
Chu Er slapped her lips quickly: "Yes, yes, yes, I shouldn't have mentioned a dead person, it adds bad luck."
Concubine Hao sighed and said, "But what you said does make sense."
"It's not just Jiang. When Concubine Shu was managing the six palaces, which concubine in the harem didn't have to look at her face? Now that Concubine Liang and Concubine Xian are jointly handling the affairs of the six palaces, there are fewer disputes in the palace."
"No wonder everyone says that Concubine Shu is indeed not as virtuous as Concubine Liang and Concubine Xian."
Chu Er nodded in agreement: "Madam Liang Fei is truly the best person I have ever met in my life!"
"If it weren't for the protection of Concubine Liang, you wouldn't be able to rest assured and take care of your baby until the baby is finally stable."
Concubine Hao recalled that before in Yongshou Palace, she was slapped by Concubine Shu because she spoke up for Concubine Liang.
At that time, her heart was filled with regret, and she felt that she was just a small noble and should not act impulsively.
How could she get involved in the conflicts among the ladies?
Looking back now, Concubine Hao couldn't help but feel a little ashamed.
Concubine Liang was so good to her, she should repay her kindness and fight for her. How could she retreat when she encountered a little hardship?
It seems that my inner cultivation is not enough.
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Zhongcui Palace.
Xiao Mingzi strode in from outside and bowed respectfully: "Your servant greets the queen, may the queen be blessed with good fortune and health!"
Shen Zhinian put down the account book in his hand and looked up at him: "Get up."
"Thank you, empress!"
Xiao Mingzi got straight to the point and said, "The Queen had previously ordered me to send someone to keep an eye on Shuiyue Pavilion. Two months later, I finally discovered something unusual, so I came here to report it!"
Shen Zhinian nodded slightly, motioning for him to continue.
Xiao Mingzi said, "In the past few months, Concubine Hao has become much more cautious than before. Not only has she stayed at Shuiyue Pavilion, she has even refused to allow maids other than Chu'er to enter the inner room to serve her."
"The important thing is, the people I sent to spy on her said that after searching through the waste thrown out by Shuiyuexuan every day, Concubine Hao has not used a menstrual belt in the past two months..."
The fabrics and materials used in the menstrual belts of noble ladies are obviously different from those used by palace maids.
Since the people who were following her didn't notice it, this means that Concubine Hao hasn't had her period for at least two months...
Handan was surprised and said, "So, Concubine Hao is pregnant with the emperor's heir?!"
"I thought it was strange before. Even if her face was swollen from being beaten by Concubine Shu, it wouldn't take so long for her to recover. Why did she suddenly disappear from the harem? It turns out that she was hiding in Shuiyue Pavilion to take care of her baby."
A hint of understanding flashed across Fuqiu's eyes: "No wonder Concubine Liang goes to Shuiyuexuan to visit from time to time. It's probably not just because Concubine Hao is loyal to her..."
Nangong Xuanyu is still so young and in good health, so it is not uncommon for concubines in the harem to be pregnant.
Shen Zhinian said that she would not attack the fetus, the princes, or the princesses. So the fourth prince would definitely not be Nangong Xuanyu's last child.
Although she was a little surprised when she heard the news, it didn't cause any ripples in her heart.
"Even if Concubine Hao gave birth to a prince, there is nothing to be afraid of. But behind her stands Concubine Liang, and things become interesting..."
I'm afraid that Concubine Liang treats Concubine Hao just like she did to Concubine Meng, with the intention of killing the mother and taking away her son.
Handan asked solemnly, "My Lady, what should we do now?"
If another prince appears in the palace, and he is from the enemy camp, then the Fourth Prince...
Shen Zhinian's voice was still calm: "Let's not talk about whether Concubine Hao can give birth to this baby safely, or whether it's a boy or a girl. Even if it's a prince, do you think that Ah Xu's position in His Majesty's heart can be replaced by other princes?"
"Besides... based on my observations during this period, Concubine Hao and Concubine Liang are not actually the same kind of people. She was just deceived by the hypocrisy created by Concubine Liang."
"What would Concubine Hao do if she knew that all the kindness Concubine Liang showed her was just to take away her child?"
Handan nodded and said worriedly, "But there is no evidence. Even if we say this, Lady Hao won't believe it."
"On the contrary, they will think that you, Your Majesty, have bad intentions and are trying to sow discord between her and Concubine Liang."
Shen Zhinian curled his lips and smiled, with a sharp light flashing in his eyes: "If you are a fox, there will always be a day when you will reveal your true colors. Even if there is no opportunity, can't we create one?"
"It's still a long time before Concubine Hao gives birth. Take your time. There's no need to rush."
Handan said thoughtfully: "What the queen said is..."
Shen Zhinian said: "If Concubine Hao's pregnancy is stable, then Concubine Liang will definitely seize the auspicious day like the New Year's Eve Palace Banquet to announce this to His Majesty."
"We can't let them disrupt our plan. Someone, go to the side hall and invite Sister Sun over."
Fuqiu bowed and said, "Yes."
Soon, Concubine Sun came in supported by Zhu'er.
These days, out of consideration for her health, Sister Xianfei seldom takes the initiative to call her to the main hall. What's the matter today?
After paying her respects, Concubine Sun curiously asked about the doubts in her mind.
Shen Zhinian asked Xiao Mingzi to tell Concubine Sun what he had just said.
After hearing this, Concubine Sun's eyes were full of surprise, and her tone was extremely complicated: "Concubine Hao is actually, actually pregnant?"
She thought that she was the only one who was blessed by God recently.