sbdcsierra Chapter 1258 Nangong Xuanyu Knows
Chapter 1258 Nangong Xuanyu Knows
Furthermore, Concubine Chun was pregnant, which made countless people envious and jealous.
Now seeing her acting this way relying on this golden medal of immunity from death, everyone is even more dissatisfied.
As a result, Concubine Dun, who was weak and had just donated blood to treat the third prince's illness, unexpectedly gained a lot of sympathy.
Everyone thought about how she had just been promoted to the rank of imperial concubine, yet in the blink of an eye, she was humiliated by a noble in her own palace, dragging her weak body back. They couldn't help but feel that Concubine Chun had gone too far.
"Empress Dun is truly pitiful..."
"Her body hasn't recovered yet, and she has to endure this kind of humiliation."
"Mrs. Chun is so ignorant of the overall situation!"
"..."
However, their sympathy was only superficial. No one would really bring bad luck to Concubine Chun for Concubine Dun.
Everyone knows that the belly of the tribute from the Western Regions is more valuable than anything else nowadays.
If he were to be bumped into, or something were to happen to Long Si, no one would be able to bear the blame.
……
In the main hall of Zhongcui Palace, the warm room was silent.
Silver charcoal was burning brightly in the gilded incense burner. Outside the window, the sky was getting darker, and the evening mist coated the carved window lattices with a hazy gray-blue color.
Shen Zhinian sat upright on the rosewood couch by the window, looking through the palace account books.
Handan was holding a plain silver kettle and carefully pouring the freshly brewed Yunwuqing tea into a sweet white-glazed porcelain cup.
The tea soup is clear and has a long-lasting aroma.
As she poured tea, she recounted what had happened outside, her tone shrouded in obvious discontent: "...Your Majesty, you haven't seen that Concubine Chun from the Yikun Palace has become increasingly arrogant!"
"She actually dared to seize Concubine Dun's sedan chair in public. Although Concubine Dun is not a good person, she is still the head of the palace. To be forced to walk back by her... This, this is outrageous!"
Handan frowned, "It's true that Concubine Chun is pregnant, so she should be more delicate. But acting like this is simply disregarding the palace rules!"
"Your Majesty, you are now in charge of the six harems. Are you going to let her act like this? If she continues like this, she will corrupt the harem's morals!"
"Everyone who gets pregnant is trying to imitate her and show off their pregnancy. Do we still need to follow the rules?"
Shen Zhinian picked up the warm teacup, and the misty hot steam blurred the thoughts that flashed through her eyes.
She did not immediately respond to Handan's indignation, but lowered her eyes and took a sip of tea, letting the clear and slightly astringent taste spread on her tongue.
After a moment, Shen Zhinian slowly put down the teacup, his voice calm, without a trace of emotion: "No matter what, Concubine Dun is still the head of a palace, and she is not a soft persimmon that can be manipulated by others."
"Even if Concubine Chun is arrogant, if Concubine Dun herself is unwilling and determined to maintain the dignity of her position as a concubine, how could she let her succeed so easily?"
"Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, does Concubine Chun still dare to rob openly?"
Fuqiu, who was standing aside, had her eyes flicker when she heard the words, as if she had grasped some key information.
She took a half step forward, her voice tinged with understanding, "Your Majesty, are you saying... Is Your Majesty Dunfei deliberately giving in today to show weakness?"
Fuqiu pondered for a moment, recent news flashing through her mind. She continued, "I remember that the Imperial Hospital's Heyuan Pan has been following His Majesty's orders to visit the Yikun Palace daily to examine and treat Concubine Dun. The details must be reported back to His Majesty daily."
"Today's dispute in the palace has attracted so many people and so many eyes. I'm sure it will soon reach His Majesty's ears through the Heyuan Court or some other channel, word for word."
Shen Zhinian raised the corners of her lips slightly, as if she was smiling: "I am now in charge of palace affairs and am entangled with trivial matters. Why should I rush to interfere in the affairs of Yikun Palace?"
"One of them wants to fight, the other wants to be beaten; one wants to exploit the situation, the other is happy to go along with it. Why should I spoil the fun? It's better to be alone and quiet."
"Since someone is deliberately putting on this show, putting on all the pretense for others to see..."
Shen Zhinian spoke softly, with a calm demeanor, "Then we... just need to wait patiently."
When Handan heard this, the resentment on her face gradually faded away, turning into a calmness that came from sudden enlightenment.
She took a deep breath and said no more, but refilled Shen Zhinian's teacup more carefully.
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Yikun Palace.
He Yuanpan's fingers rested on Concubine Dun's slender wrist, and his brows furrowed more and more tightly.
He withdrew his hand, his voice calm and steady, yet carrying unquestionable authority: "Empress Dun's pulse is heavy and sluggish, her liver qi is stagnant, and her heart blood is being depleted even more than yesterday."
"Your health right now is most vulnerable to worry, anxiety, and anger. You need to be open-minded and rest. Otherwise, it will be very detrimental to your condition."
Concubine Dun leaned on the pillow, her face as pale as paper, and her eyes were gray.
Hearing this, she just closed her eyes weakly, forced a faint bitter smile on her lips, and said nothing.
Seeing this, Xiao Tianzi, who was standing by, had a look of anxiety and resentment on his face.
He knelt down with a thud, as if unable to hold back any longer, and interrupted, "Your Excellency, you may not know that upon returning from Zhongcui Palace today, Concubine Chun disregarded our Empress's frail condition and forcibly seized her sedan chair!"
"Otaniko!"
Concubine Dun suddenly opened her eyes and interrupted him, her breath a little unstable due to the rapid scolding: "Stop talking nonsense!"
"Noble Lady Chun is pregnant with the Dragonborn, and her body is precious. It is only natural for me to give her some time. What is there to say?"
After she finished speaking, she let out another suppressed cough, and her thin shoulders trembled violently.
Xiao Tianzi was scolded so much that he dared not say anything. He could only lower his head and clench his fists until they made a crackling sound.
He Yuanpan listened expressionlessly, without pausing for a moment as he packed up his medicine box.
He was loyal only to the emperor on the throne. He never paid attention to the disputes and schemes among the concubines in the harem, let alone participated in them.
However... the recurring illness of Concubine Dun was indeed caused by Concubine Chun.
The patient was very emotional and went against the doctor's advice.
The judge of the Heyuan Court picked up the medicine box and bowed. "I have been informed of this matter. I will take my leave. Your Majesty, please rest and recuperate."
After leaving Yiku Palace, the cold wind blew up Heyuanpan's white beard.
He did not return to the Imperial Hospital, but turned towards the Yangxin Palace.
After the announcement, Heyuan Pan reported to Nangong Xuanyu according to etiquette that Concubine Dun was taking the pulse of the case today.
After finishing his statement, he hesitated for a moment, still maintaining his calm demeanor, but he added, "...it's just...Empress Dun is overly worried, and her liver is showing signs of depression."
"After careful questioning, I learned that on the way back to Yikun Palace today, Concubine Chun was unwell. The Empress Dun was so kind that she offered her sedan chair to Concubine Chun and returned on foot. Perhaps the fatigue caused her to suffer a convulsion, which worsened her condition."
There was no judgment in He Yuanpan's words. He simply stated what he heard, even omitting the word "snatch".
But the listeners can tell what the truth is.