sbdcsierra Chapter 455 The Emperor Punishes Concubine Liu
Chapter 455 The Emperor Punishes Concubine Liu
In fact, to be precise, Concubine Liang was indeed a victim.
At least in this matter, she did not harm anyone, she was just fighting back against Concubine Liu's revenge on her.
The alliance between Shen Zhinian and Concubine Liu has long been in jeopardy, so naturally they would not interfere at this time.
If they were fighting, their attention wouldn't be focused on Zhongcui Palace, and she could have a good time to recuperate after giving birth.
Concubine Kang looked at the Fourth Prince in the cradle with a look of envy and sadness: "If the child I had last year was born, he would be as cute as the Fourth Prince."
After becoming a mother, Shen Zhinian can better understand the feelings of being a mother.
She looked at Concubine Kang and comforted her in a gentle voice, "You Ran, you are still so young, you will definitely have opportunities in the future."
Concubine Kang smiled and nodded: "Thank you for your kind words, Your Majesty."
For a long time, the most important thing for her was not to conceive another royal heir.
Instead, they wanted to find out whether it was Concubine Liang who revealed her pregnancy to Jiang Shuren last year. Jiang Shuren then instructed Liu Ruyan to cause her miscarriage!
Because her menstruation was always irregular, she didn't think much of it at the time. The maids who served her closely were all unmarried, so it was normal that they didn't see that she was pregnant.
When her imperial physician told her that she had miscarried, Concubine Kang knew that she was pregnant with an imperial heir...
Concubine Liang had given birth to the eldest prince, so she must be able to keenly perceive some subtle changes in the pregnant woman.
Maybe Concubine Liang had suspected her before her and used her as an excuse to kill someone!
But Concubine Kang also understood that if she told this matter without any evidence, she would be framing her superior.
So, she has been enduring it!
Anyway, she lives in the same palace with Concubine Liang, and one day, she will find clues!
Next, Concubine Kang talked with Shen Zhinian for a while and then left.
Handan sighed, "Everyone in the harem says that Concubine Liang is good. Concubine Kang lives with her and should be the one who receives the most favors from her. Why do I feel that Concubine Kang doesn't like Concubine Liang from her words..."
Even in the deep palace, even allies would have reservations between each other. Shen Zhinian naturally saw that Concubine Kang was worried, but she just didn't say it.
"Perhaps it is because I live close to them that I can see many things more clearly than outsiders."
Handan nodded: "That's true."
Shen Zhinian called Xiao Mingzi in: "Go and find out what's going on in Changchun Palace and Yongshou Palace. Report any news you have."
"Yes!"
The fourth prince had a good sleep after drinking the milk. It was rare that he woke up. The nurse smiled and held him in her arms: "My queen, the fourth prince is awake."
Shen Zhinian took it with a smile, her eyes gentle: "You little guy, you sleep all day long, and now you finally wake up?"
The fourth prince curled his lips and laughed.
Shen Zhinian had heard from Nanny Lin a long time ago that such a young baby did not understand the meaning of a smile, and this was not a real smile. It was just like crying, a natural physical reaction.
But looking at the Fourth Prince's smile, Shen Zhinian's heart was still soft: "Our Ah Xu is so good that he even smiles at Mother."
Compared to Nangong Xuanyu who held Ah Xu and had his dragon robe wet with urine, her treatment was much better.
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Changchun Palace.
"His Majesty has arrived --!!!"
Most of the low-ranking concubines who need the care of Concubine Liang to live a better life in the harem are not favored.
They either had not seen His Majesty for a long time, or had only seen him from afar at palace banquets.
This time they could stand next to His Majesty so close, and maybe even talk to Him. Everyone was very excited: "I pay my respects to Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty!"
"Be flat."
Nangong Xuanyu walked into the inner room without looking around.
Although Concubine Hao and others truly care about Concubine Liang, this does not conflict with their desire to get the emperor's attention.
With her favor, I will be able to repay Concubine Liang better in the future, right?
So...the palace concubines who were supposed to go back after visiting Concubine Liang turned back to the inner room.
People have the instinct to empathize with the weak, especially Nangong Xuanyu, who likes the weak and pitiful types.
After seeing with his own eyes how Concubine Liang suffered from a high fever, the emperor felt even more pity for her.
He even began to doubt whether he had made a mistake in returning the power of the six palaces to the imperial concubine.
Ruoli knelt on the ground and pleaded guilty: "I failed to protect my master, and I deserve death. Please punish me, Your Majesty!"
Although Concubine Liang was kind and insisted on giving the quilt to Ruoli, it was not that she did not take good care of her master.
But even though Concubine Liang was so ill, the emperor couldn't help but vent his anger: "You can't leave the Qin'an Palace, can't you two wrap yourself in one quilt? You let Concubine Liang get sick from the cold!"
Ruoli kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, please understand. It's not that I don't care about your health, but the quilt that the Imperial Concubine ordered was too small. It's barely enough to wrap one person..."
"It was the Queen who said that it is better to save one person than to let two people suffer together in the cold."
"I dare not disobey your majesty's orders, but I also know that I am guilty. I beg your majesty to punish me!"
This was Concubine Liang's own choice.
Besides, Concubine Liang protected Ruoli so much, if he punished this palace maid again, he would just make her sad for no reason.
Nangong Xuanyu didn't look at Ruoli again and sat down beside the bed: "What did the imperial physician say?"
Ruoli sniffed and said, "I have already fed the Majesty the medicine. The imperial physician said that if the high fever can go away tonight, she will be fine."
"Otherwise...otherwise, Your Majesty might be in danger..."
The emperor's expression became increasingly gloomy!
Concubine Liang did something wrong, and she should be punished according to palace rules. But the reason why his mentor entrusted her to him was not to let her be tortured by other concubines for no reason.
Nangong Xuanyu said coldly: "Since the imperial concubine likes to make people kneel and freeze so much, let her have a taste of this herself!"
"Li Changde, pass on my order. Let the imperial concubine kneel in the Qin'an Palace for one night. No one is allowed to give her a charcoal basin or a quilt!"
Li Changde was shocked!
Your Majesty has never punished the Imperial Concubine so severely!
No matter what, the Imperial Concubine is the niece of the Empress Dowager and the eldest daughter of the Duke of Dingguo. If she really gets hurt by the cold, it will be difficult for Your Majesty.
Li Changde advised cautiously: "Your Majesty, it is cold at night, and the Imperial Concubine may not be able to bear it..."
"Empress Liang is already ill. If Empress Gui gets a high fever again, the palace will be in even greater chaos..."
Nangong Xuanyu still had some affection for Concubine Liu, so he frowned and said, "Then let her kneel down and repent!"
The implication is that something to keep warm at night can be given.
Li Changde replied "yes" and called a young eunuch to go to Yongshou Palace to convey his order.
Of course, he would not personally do something that would offend the Imperial Concubine...