sbdcsierra Chapter 352 Good News!
Chapter 352 Good News!
Upon hearing that Consort Yue had fainted, Emperor Changlong lost his temper for the first time.
"Why is the Imperial Concubine seeking me out if she has fainted? Go find the Imperial Physician! I don't know anything about medicine!"
He was extremely anxious; Song Siyao's death at this time was enough to shake the stability of the court.
The death of Song Siyao proves that the rebellion has not been quelled.
The rebels could storm the capital at any time, which would plunge the court into turmoil and endanger the Great Zhou Dynasty.
"Yes, Your Majesty." The maid left the Imperial Study and returned to the Moon Palace.
The imperial physician has arrived.
After taking her pulse, the imperial physician smiled and said, "Congratulations, Your Highness, Consort Yue, you are pregnant."
"Really?" Consort Yue looked incredulous.
"I dare not lie," the imperial physician replied.
"Xiao Hui, hurry and report to the Emperor." Consort Yue's face was full of joy.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Xiao Hui came to the Imperial Study once again.
Emperor Changlong has already dispatched his secret guards to Fengshadu.
"Your Majesty, Consort Yue's maid has arrived again," said Eunuch Wang.
"What brings you here again?" Emperor Changlong asked coldly.
“Tell the Emperor we have good news to report,” said Eunuch Wang.
"Let her in!" Emperor Changlong said with displeasure.
Xiao Hui entered the hall and said, "Your Majesty, my lady is pregnant."
"What?" Emperor Changlong looked incredulous.
"Your Majesty, the imperial physician has just examined her and confirmed that the Empress is pregnant."
"Wang Fu, go to the Moon Palace!"
Moon Palace.
"Greetings, Your Majesty." Everyone bowed to Emperor Changlong.
"No need for formalities." Emperor Changlong went straight to Consort Yue's bedside.
"Your Majesty." Consort Yue prepared to rise and pay her respects to Emperor Changlong, but Emperor Changlong immediately stopped her.
"My beloved consort, lie still and don't move," Emperor Changlong comforted Consort Yue, then asked the imperial physician, "How far along is Consort Yue in her pregnancy?"
"Your Majesty, Consort Yue is more than a month pregnant," the imperial physician reported.
"Why did the Imperial Concubine faint? Is there something wrong with the Prince?" Emperor Changlong asked with some concern.
"Your Majesty, the prince is healthy. It's just that Consort Yue was overwhelmed with worry and lost her appetite, resulting in malnutrition, which is why she fainted."
The imperial physician said, "I will prescribe a medicine for the Imperial Concubine. If the Imperial Concubine takes the medicine on time, eats regularly, maintains a pleasant mood, and rests well, both the Imperial Concubine and the prince will be fine."
"My beloved concubine, why are you so worried? And why are you unable to eat or drink?" Emperor Changlong asked, his brows furrowed.
"Your Majesty seems to be in low spirits lately. He hasn't come to the Moon Palace to see me for several days. I can't help Your Majesty, so I can only worry about him in secret. I have no appetite and can't sleep at night."
Consort Yue spoke these words calmly, without complaint, gazing at Emperor Changlong with eyes full of heartache.
Her deep affection and magnanimity are far more heartbreaking than her crying, complaining, and getting angry.
Emperor Changlong felt a warmth in his heart. Recently, because of the rebels, he had indeed rarely visited the inner palace and had neglected Consort Yue.
He never expected that Consort Yue would be pregnant. This was his child in his old age. He was both happy and guilty.
"It's all my fault. I will try to spend more time with my beloved concubine and son in the future."
Emperor Changlong's face showed a hint of joy. "Wang Fu."
"The slave is here."
"Consort Yue is pregnant! Everyone in the Moon Palace shall be rewarded!" Emperor Changlong announced.
“Yes, Your Majesty,” Eunuch Wang replied.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." All the palace servants in the Moon Palace expressed their gratitude.
"From now on, you must serve your master with even greater care and diligence. Once the prince is born safely, I will reward you handsomely."
Emperor Changlong's tone suddenly turned serious, "But if your master ever behaves like this again, I will hold you all accountable!"
"Yes, Your Majesty," all the palace servants replied.
"Your Majesty, it's not their fault, it's all my fault." Consort Yue held Emperor Changlong's hand.
"My beloved consort, you are always so kind. You spoil them, and they haven't served you well at all." Emperor Changlong looked at Consort Yue with affection.
"As soon as Your Majesty arrived, my mood suddenly improved. I have an appetite now and feel like I can eat several large bowls of rice," Consort Yue said coquettishly.
"Haven't you heard? Your empress is hungry, hurry up and make something to eat!" Emperor Changlong said.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Xiao Hui led the palace servants away.
The imperial physician wrote out the prescription and left.
Eunuch Wang left the room and stood guard outside the door.
Only Consort Yue and Emperor Changlong remained in the room. The two whispered to each other, and Emperor Changlong's mood improved considerably.
A short while later, Xiao Hui and her entourage brought out the food.
Emperor Changlong dined with Consort Yue.
Xiao Hui said, "Your Majesty, your complexion has improved a lot since the Emperor arrived."
"With His Majesty's blessing, my mood has improved, and naturally, my complexion has also improved," Consort Yue said with a smile.
"If only Your Majesty could be this happy every day," Xiao Hui said, seemingly casually.
"Xiao Hui, how dare you!" Consort Yue shouted.
"Your Majesty!" Xiao Hui quickly knelt down.
"His Majesty is so busy with state affairs, how could he possibly have time to come and keep me company every day?" Consort Yue said coldly. "You, as a servant, dare to make arrangements for the Emperor? You're really courting death!"
"Your Majesty, spare me! Your Majesty, forgive me! This servant knows her mistake." Xiao Hui kowtowed.
"My beloved consort, the imperial physician just told you to keep a cheerful mood, but now you're angry again. Xiao Hui is your person, it's only natural that she cares about you. You don't need to be so angry. I've already promised you that I'll come to keep you company whenever I have time," Emperor Changlong said.
"Your Majesty, you are so kind to me. My son and I are so blessed to receive such love from you." Consort Yue was deeply moved.
"Alright, my beloved concubine, eat well first, and give me a big, healthy son." Emperor Changlong had a smile on his face, but the smile did not reach his eyes.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Consort Yue looked at Xiao Hui, "You don't need to serve here, you can leave now."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Xiao Hui withdrew.
"Your Majesty, the people from the Imperial Household Department have arrived," said Eunuch Wang.
"Let them in."
As soon as Emperor Changlong finished speaking, the chief steward of the Imperial Household Department entered. "This servant greets Your Majesty and Consort Yue."
"What is it?" Emperor Changlong asked.
The head eunuch replied, "Your Majesty, Consort Yue's birthday is approaching. This servant has come to inquire whether Consort Yue's birthday banquet should be a grand affair or a modest one?"
Emperor Changlong has been so busy lately that he didn't even remember that Consort Yue's birthday was approaching.
"Your Majesty, I will not hold a birthday banquet," Consort Yue said, taking the initiative when she saw Emperor Changlong hesitating.
"Why not do it?" Emperor Changlong asked.
"Your Majesty, I wish to cut back on expenses, as this is precisely the time when the court needs money," said Consort Yue.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Changlong felt even more guilty.
"Go ahead, go all out, use my private treasury for the money," Emperor Changlong promised.