in2ebook Chapter 162 Pregnancy
Chapter 162 Pregnancy
A few months after Zhen Huan left the palace, the Emperor was in a bad mood and the palace was unusually peaceful.
In winter, Xia Dongchun's baby is almost seven months old, and Huimin is particularly careful about her body.
Xia Dongchun was different from other concubines during her pregnancy. Other concubines dared not do this or eat that, but Xia Dongchun was still the same as before. She ate and drank as usual and just liked to go out for a walk.
Huimin was afraid that she was unreliable, so she would ask about her and remind her every day.
But no one expected that on the day of checking Huimin's pulse, it was discovered that Huimin was pregnant again, which was a big deal.
Since the day the emperor came to Chengqian Palace, Huimin coaxed the emperor into submission, and the emperor came to Chengqian Palace more frequently.
It's the time when the honey is mixed with oil.
Huimin's pregnancy was not stable this month, and she had not wanted to make it public. But things were different now. Huimin's performance satisfied the emperor, and the queen had also fallen, so there was no other reason to hide it.
The emperor is very suspicious. If I hide this from him, it will inevitably plant a seed of doubt in his heart and make him feel that his concubine does not trust him.
So when Huimin found out that she was pregnant, she asked Doctor Wang to report it to the emperor immediately.
The emperor was still reviewing memorials in the Yangxin Palace. Wang Yu asked to see the emperor outside the palace. While waiting, he told Su Peisheng the good news.
Su Peisheng clapped his hands, "Oh, this is great news, we must let the emperor know immediately."
After saying that, Su Peisheng ran into the Yangxin Palace in a hurry.
Seeing Su Peisheng's irritable look, the emperor frowned and said, "What's the matter that makes you so anxious? You have been the chief steward for so many years, but you haven't made any progress at all."
Su Peisheng had a smile on his face and was not afraid of what the emperor said.
He bowed exaggeratedly, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Your Majesty, the Concubine Xian is pregnant."
The emperor was stunned when he heard this, "Xianfei?"
Su Peisheng looked at the emperor's expression. He had served the emperor for so many years, but how could he not know what the emperor meant? This time, when the emperor learned that the virtuous concubine was pregnant, he was particularly happy.
Su Peisheng bowed hurriedly, "Yes, Your Majesty, Doctor Wang is still waiting outside. As soon as I heard the good news, I came to tell you the good news."
"it is good!"
The emperor stood up and said, "Xianfei, you have done a great job."
"Let's go to Chengqian Palace to see Concubine Xian. She must have been waiting for me for a long time. Now that she is pregnant, let's have someone tell her that she doesn't need to wait in front of the palace anymore."
Su Peisheng looked at the emperor's cheerful expression and felt that the virtuous concubine really won the emperor's favor.
Look, the emperor’s joy of being a father is about to overflow.
When he arrived at Chengqian Palace, the emperor saw Huimin still waiting outside the palace, as usual.
The emperor couldn't tell what he felt. He just walked quickly to Huimin and helped her up personally.
"Didn't I tell you to wait for me in the palace?"
Huimin had a smile on her lips and looked at the emperor with tenderness in her eyes.
"Si Lang is coming. I can't stay in the palace. It's better to follow my heart and wait for Si Lang."
The emperor was moved and said nothing more.
After entering the inner room, the emperor gently touched Huimin's belly, being extremely careful.
Huimin felt inexplicably amused when she saw him like this.
"Your Majesty, this child is still young..."
"I know," the emperor raised his head, his eyes filled with pure joy, "Yes, Hongyao is going to have a younger brother."
Huimin listened to the emperor's confident words, full of confusion, "Why does the emperor think that I can give birth to a prince?"
The emperor looked at the still flat belly and said, "This Anpin and Wanpin have both given birth to princesses. There are still few princes in the palace. Min'er is smart. If he is a prince, he will definitely be a smart child."
and……
What the emperor didn't say was.
Calculating the time, this child was conceived when the parents were deeply in love.
The emperor is full of expectations for this child.
Huimin knew at a glance that the emperor had misunderstood something again.
But no matter what the truth is, as long as the emperor thinks positively, it will be fine.
The emperor looked at Huimin, who was looking down at her belly with tenderness and maternal love, and something moved his mind.
I couldn't help but say:
"Min'er, I intend to promote you to Imperial Concubine. From now on, you and Imperial Concubine Jing will handle the affairs of the harem together, and I will be relieved."
Seeing Huimin seemed to refuse, the emperor patted her hands.
"I know you are the most disciplined and humble, but I say you should take the position of Imperial Concubine, so you should take it."
The emperor thought for a moment and said:
"Concubine Hui has a prince, and now she is two months pregnant, so she will be promoted to the position of concubine."
Huimin saw that the emperor intended to improve the status of the people in the harem, so she seized the opportunity.
"Your Majesty, shouldn't we also mention the status of the concubines like Concubine Jin who entered the palace?"
"Noble Lady Qi is the daughter of a meritorious official and has always been favored by the Emperor. The Emperor should also promote her to a higher position. There is also Noble Lady Xin, who has served the Emperor for many years and has given birth to a princess."
Huimin first proposed candidates who could be promoted to the position of concubine. Since this required a promotion in rank, Guaerjia could not avoid it. After all, she entered the palace relying on her father's merits. Then Huimin planned for the position of concubine for Concubine Xin.
Concubine Xin has been with me for a long time and is loyal to me, so I must let her see some benefits.
The emperor groaned for a moment and said, "You are right. It is indeed time for you to be promoted."
After a moment, the emperor said:
"And there is Concubine Meng. She has served us well, so she should be promoted to a noble lady."
"As for the others..."
The emperor looked at Huimin, and Huimin understood.
"Liu Changzai has always been humble and submissive, and Zhang Changzai has also done her duty..."
Huimin deliberately mentioned several concubines of lower rank, but put Liu Jia at the top.
As expected, the emperor stopped Huimin from speaking, "You, you just think everyone has their merits, and these few are nothing special, so you give them to that..."
"Liu Changzai, right? Since you said she is humble, then give her the title of noble lady, and let the harem be humble first."
"As for the others, we'll wait until next time."
Seeing that the emperor had lost interest, Huimin decided to stop while she was ahead.
Changed the topic.
"Hongyao is always thinking about his father. Your Majesty, please go and see him."
Speaking of his son, the emperor couldn't help but ask:
"I haven't seen Hongyao for a few days. How have you been these days?"
"That child and Hongjun were together. The two brothers recited poems together and were enlightened together."
After hearing this, the emperor also became interested.
"Hongyao and Hongjun together?"
Huimin smiled and said, "Hongjun is weak, so he will carry him for an hour, and Hongyao will carry him for an extra half hour every day."
The emperor nodded and said, "The two brothers will have a good relationship in the future if they study together."
"I feel relieved to have you teaching Hongyao."
"but……"
The emperor hesitated for a moment, then said:
"They are still young, so they need to study hard, but they should not overwork themselves."
"Children are prone to..."
Huimin also understood what the emperor had not yet said.
"Your Majesty, rest assured. I will be watching over you. Your health is the most important thing."