inspire-indiana Chapter 378 The Man Behind the Scenes Rong Yue Turns Dark
Chapter 378 The Man Behind the Scenes Rong Yue Turns Dark
"Give birth? And it's a little prince?"
Concubine Hui's smiling face suddenly darkened. Not only did Concubine Shi not die in childbirth, she actually gave birth to a little prince. The eldest concubine's belly was really disappointing, and now the title of the emperor's eldest grandson was taken away from her.
The visitor quickly comforted:
"Your Majesty, don't worry. Although the baby was lucky enough to survive, he lost half his life and will not be able to have children in the future. More importantly, the little prince has been in the belly for too long and is extremely weak. The imperial physician said that even if he takes good care of himself, he may not live to adulthood."
Generally speaking, when the imperial physician said this, it meant that the younger prince would definitely not live to adulthood, and the deceased eldest grandson of the emperor could not take his place.
Concubine Hui smiled again. She picked up the teacup, gently scraped the lid, and said calmly:
"She is lucky. By the way, what about the Second Concubine?" This is the key point.
The visitor's excited look subsided, and he lowered his head and said:
"Because Imperial Concubine Xian sent a doctor to Yuqing Palace in time, Second Lady's pregnancy was saved. Zhao Zuoyuanpan said that as long as she rests in bed for half a month, she will recover."
Concubine Hui immediately dropped the teacup heavily on the table and gritted her teeth and said:
"Noble Concubine Xian is really meddling in other people's business. What does Second Lady's pregnancy have to do with her? She didn't even show much concern when her own sister gave birth. This has ruined my plan."
However, having said that, she knew in her heart that this was Concubine Xian's responsibility. It was just that she had spent so much time setting up this situation, but in the end, the children of Concubine Shi and the Second Concubine were all fine. How could she accept this?
The atmosphere in the hall was tense and solemn. The visitor lowered his head and dared not speak.
Nanny Jiang waved to the visitor and waited until they left before she spoke:
"Your Majesty, calm down. That eldest grandson of the Emperor will not live to adulthood. If he dies young, he will have to give up the title of eldest grandson of the Emperor. We have achieved our goal. As for the Second Lady's pregnancy, you don't have to worry too much."
Seeing Concubine Hui frowning, Nanny Jiang raised her lips and explained:
"Let's not talk about whether the Second Concubine is pregnant with a boy or a girl. Just think about how the Crown Prince saved her face for Shi Rongyue this time. How could she remain indifferent? There must be a grudge between the two of them."
The corners of her mouth curled up in a strange arc.
"Let's let Luluo talk some nonsense. I don't believe that the Second Concubine, who is already in a miscarriage, can have a safe pregnancy. And don't forget that everyone in the Crown Prince's backyard is not simple. It will not be easy for the Second Concubine to give birth safely."
Concubine Hui's frown relaxed, and she said:
"You are right. The emperor will surely be furious at the behavior of the Crown Prince and the Second Concubine. All officials will impeach them. As the crown prince, how can he be so sentimental and obsessed with his brother's concubine? This is really unworthy of his status as the crown prince."
"Your Majesty is wise. From now on, all we have to do is watch the show." Nanny Jiang said meaningfully.
Concubine Hui finally smiled again, but the prince's reaction made her sigh:
"I didn't expect that someone like Shi Rongyue could win the prince's true love. The Aisin-Gioro clan really produces romantic people from generation to generation. The emperor is like this, and so is the prince."
The prince, who was moved by Concubine Hui, was now kneeling in front of the Qianqing Palace. In the past, other princes had received such treatment, but this was the first time for the prince.
The early spring wind still carried a hint of winter chill, and the ministers and servants coming and going could not help but glance sideways when they saw the prince kneeling on the bluestone slab.
The prince knelt on the ground, head down, making it hard to see his expression. He didn't notice the glances coming and going at this moment. All that remained in his mind was the disappointed look that the emperor father had given him just now. The emperor said to him:
"Baocheng, I'm actually very happy that you have a woman you like. The emperor may seem supreme, but it's lonely up there. It's a rare thing to have someone by your side for your whole life. This is why others don't understand why I love Concubine Zhongxian so much."
When Kangxi mentioned Shi Nanxi, his expression softened a little, and then he looked at the prince.
"You are the crown prince of the Qing Dynasty and will take my place in the future. I don't want you to be alone, but the premise of all this is that the woman you like is worthy. But have you forgotten how Shi Rongyue hurt you in the first place? I originally didn't want to keep her, but in the end, for your sake, I let her go."
He looked serious, intimidating without even getting angry:
"She is now the Fourth Master's concubine. She belongs to the Fourth Master whether she lives or dies. You must remember your identity and don't let me regret my previous decision."
The prince clenched his hands in his sleeves. After an unknown amount of time, the door of the main hall was opened and Liang Jiugong walked out holding Fochen.
"Your Highness, the Emperor asked you to go back."
As he spoke, he took out a porcelain bottle from his sleeve, looked at the prince who was helped up by Wenxi, stepped forward, handed the porcelain bottle to the prince with both hands, and said respectfully:
"This is the tribute of purple gold blood-activating ointment. The emperor may be angry, but he still cares about His Royal Highness the Crown Prince the most in his heart."
The prince knelt for an hour until his legs became numb and his face became pale and haggard. But when he heard Liang Jiugong and looked at the porcelain bottle in his hand, he couldn't help but show a touch of emotion.
Glancing at the quiet hall, tears flashed in the prince's eyes and he was about to kneel down to express his gratitude.
Liang Jiugong cried out in a hurry, and personally supported His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, saying:
"The Emperor said that His Royal Highness should just stand and receive it."
The prince took the porcelain bottle, held it tightly, and said in a hoarse voice:
"Baocheng thanks the Emperor for the reward, and will listen carefully to his instructions."
After seeing His Royal Highness the Crown Prince leave, Liang Jiugong returned to the palace. As soon as he entered, he heard the Emperor ask without turning his head:
"The prince is gone?"
Liang Jiugong quickly bowed and reported, telling the emperor everything that had just happened. Kangxi raised his head and finally a smile appeared on his face.
"Baocheng is a very obedient and grateful child. He has kept the Nine Linked Rings I gave him when he was little."
"Your Highness the Crown Prince has always been smart and kind, thanks to the good education of the Emperor." Liang Jiugong flattered.
Kangxi smiled even more deeply, then he thought of something and his smile faded. He stroked the jade ring and said without emotion:
"I don't want to hear anyone talking about the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince's concubine. Do you know what to do?"
Liang Jiugong immediately said solemnly:
"My servant is here to suppress the rumors."
After receiving the news, Shi Nanxi immediately spread it out of the palace without Kangxi telling her to do so, and suppressed the rumors about the prince and Shi Rongyue.
In Yonghe Palace, Concubine Wu, who was beating a wooden fish to pay respect to the Buddha, heard the report and stopped beating the wooden fish in her hand. After a while, she said:
"Shi Rongyue is really lucky. She didn't die and gave birth to a little prince safely."
The visitor was a little worried:
"My lady, that midwife was caught in the act, right?"
"No." Wupin's expression was calm.
"Besides, she is my own granddaughter. Who would suspect me? Even if we investigate, we will only find that she was secretly bribed by the Fourth Lady."
"Go down."
Soon the sound of wooden fish was heard again in the house.
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After Shi Rongyue gave birth, she was in a coma for a day and a night before waking up. As soon as she woke up, Nanny Gu, who was guarding beside her bed, rushed over to her crying with joy.
"Concubine, you finally woke up. That's great. God bless you!"
However, when Shi Rongyue learned that the young prince was extremely weak and might not live to adulthood, and that her own health was also seriously damaged and she would not be able to have children in the future and would have to take medicine all year round, it was like a bolt from the blue and she was completely stunned.
How could the little prince become the emperor if he might not live to adulthood? And how could she be the queen if she could not have children in the future?
How can she let the Fourth Prince love her all her life? And what about her dream of being the Empress Dowager, second only to the emperor and above everyone else?
No, that won’t happen. She is a time traveler. She is God’s favorite. She is the heroine!
But now everything tells her that she is not the heroine at all.
How can there be a heroine like her?
Shi Rongyue traveled through the Qing Dynasty for a year and this time she was completely sober. In the end, she realized that there was indeed something wrong with the midwife. All her resentment and unwillingness was directed at Concubine Wu, and she would not let her go.
There is also that bitch Second Concubine, and Fourth Concubine. If she had been the Fourth Concubine, she would not have tried to get close to the Fourth Prince and please Concubine Wu, thus being schemed against by her. She will not let them go.
Darkness welled up in Shi Rongyue's eyes.