sbdcsierra Chapter 256 Return of the Pearl Buddha 24
Chapter 256 Return of the Pearl Buddha 24
The Emperor asked the Nan Mansion to arrange new songs and dances, and the Empress also wanted to take this opportunity to liven things up. It seemed that the Empress Dowager was quite happy during the New Year's Eve banquet.
Since it is a plum blossom banquet, there must be shadows of plum blossoms everywhere.
The Empress and Concubine Ling wanted to show their filial piety by personally watching here, so the people on duty at the Ministry of Internal Affairs naturally had to report here as well.
There were several charcoal braziers in the pavilion, and the queen was sitting there discussing with Concubine Ling what kind of wine to use.
"Madame Rong, please place this charcoal basin over to Concubine Ling."
Concubine Ling's pale little face was hidden in the furry collar. Upon hearing this, she looked up at the opposite side in surprise.
But the queen just lowered her head and looked at the book in her hand, without any intention of talking to her.
Suddenly I felt a little strange. It seemed like the queen had become a different person.
Did the Shufangzhai incident have such a big impact?
In fact, the queen was just not afraid of the heat because she had eaten too many supplements. Instead, she felt that the charcoal basin was in the way.
Yan Ning gave her all the good things to eat, fearing that she would feel unwell.
"Your Majesty is truly thoughtful. There are many children in the palace, and these dishes are all their favorites. Simmering them over charcoal won't make them cold in the garden."
"Your Majesty has taken all of your preferences into consideration. I truly admire you."
Concubine Ling has always been a talkative person. She is not afraid of the Queen and will not take the initiative to provoke her.
Now that the queen was kind-hearted, she spoke much more gently.
The Queen looked up suspiciously, as if she was meeting Concubine Ling for the first time.
Is he talking nicely now? He's usually either sarcastic or overtly snarky. I'm afraid he's dug himself into some trap again.
"This is my duty as the Queen."
Concubine Ling did not get angry when she heard her harsh words and continued to do her own thing.
She remembered clearly the corner of the queen's mouth that was about to rise but was forcibly pulled down.
Reading people's expressions is her foundation, so how could she not notice this change?
Not long after, the Imperial Household Department came in with newly fired porcelain. This time, the Empress and Concubine Ling had different opinions.
"This white-glazed set is quite nice. The plum blossoms on it are also exquisitely made, which is very suitable for the occasion."
"Empress, since the Emperor wants a lively celebration, I imagine he'll find the white glaze too bland. What do you think of this set?"
Concubine Ling was well aware of the emperor's preferences, so naturally she put him first in everything.
The queen also knew this, but she did not agree with the emperor's aesthetic taste. She had her meal in the elegant plum garden with fancy tableware on the table.
No matter how exquisitely it is cooked, it still feels noisy.
She didn't like Concubine Ling's behavior, always feeling that she was too flattering.
"This is a small matter that I can decide. The emperor has been using too many of these gorgeous and complicated things. It would be nice to change the style."
"Don't worry, Concubine Ling. If the Emperor gets angry, I will take full responsibility."
The queen is now very confident, with her children enjoying her care and all of them are promising.
She no longer cares so much about the emperor's mood. If he is unhappy, then he is unhappy. Anyway, she can't stand seeing those dazzling things.
She used to think that her position as queen was shaky, but after Yan Ning's daily brainwashing, she no longer thought so.
Concubine Ling was stunned for a moment, then agreed, and felt a little envious of the queen's elegant appearance.
She also wants to live this tough life.
It was already noon when the stage for the opera was set up, and the two men, who had been busy all morning, were ready to return to the palace.
"Your Highness the Queen is sent off respectfully."
When Concubine Ling stood up after paying her respects, she felt dizzy and fell straight towards the Queen.
Before anyone could react, the queen caught the person.
After it was over, I was a little surprised. When did she become so strong?
"What are you all standing there for? Go call the imperial physician!"
"Madame Rong, prepare the sedan chair and bring it here."
After a brief panic, everyone present immediately started to get busy. No one dared to move because they didn't know what was happening to Concubine Ling.
When the queen sent the person back to the palace, the imperial physician had already arrived, and the emperor also rushed over after receiving the news.
"What happened? Why did you faint for no reason?"
The queen was hurt by the emperor's questioning eyes, and the feeling of powerlessness that had not appeared for a long time once again crept into her heart.
For the first time, she avoided the emperor's gaze and pretended that she heard nothing.
The emperor was also stunned when he saw this, and the palace maid beside Concubine Ling stepped forward in time to ease the embarrassment.
"Reporting to the Emperor and Empress, Concubine Ling felt dizzy when she stood up this morning. The Empress did not allow the imperial physician to be called, so she rested for a while before getting up."
The emperor coughed lightly, not daring to look at the queen, and instead urged the imperial physician.
"How is Concubine Ling?"
The imperial physician hesitantly took the pulse again and said, "Your Majesty, it seems that Concubine Ling is pregnant, but the period is still young, so I cannot confirm it yet."
"I am not familiar with this disease. Please ask the emperor to summon another imperial physician to examine it."
The imperial physician was not unsure, but the empress was also present, and the empress and Concubine Ling had always been at odds.
He was worried that there was something else going on and did not dare to take on the responsibility alone.
"Hahaha, good, this is a happy event."
"Go quickly and call a few more doctors over!"
The emperor stood up happily and walked back and forth in the room, rubbing his hands.
"How is Concubine Ling's health? Why hasn't she woken up yet?"
"Your Majesty, rest assured. Concubine Ling is fine for now. She's just a little tired. She just needs more rest."
Hearing this, the queen also breathed a sigh of relief.
When she heard that Concubine Ling was pregnant, she subconsciously became nervous.
After thinking about it, I came to my senses. It no longer mattered whether Concubine Ling was pregnant or had a prince.
Her son is ambitious and has the support of Empress Dowager Cixi, and her daughter is so blessed that even the Fifth Prince has no chance of winning.
There is even less to worry about the newborn baby boy.
Several imperial doctors came hurriedly and confirmed that Concubine Ling was pregnant. The emperor happily rewarded her with many gifts.
He turned around and was about to say a few nice words to the queen, but found that she looked indifferent. After greeting her, she turned and left.
He just thought that Concubine Ling was pregnant and the Queen was unhappy. Thinking of this, his face instantly darkened.
Two hours later, Concubine Ling slowly woke up and saw the palace maid's happy expression.
"Dongxue? What's wrong with me?"
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! You are pregnant. The imperial physician just left and said that you are in good health, and so is the young prince. However, you should not work too hard in the future."
Concubine Ling covered her belly in surprise, "Are you serious?"
La Mei walked in with a pregnancy-maintaining medicine. "Look at what your Majesty said. The imperial physician has already examined it. How could it be false?"
Concubine Ling had been waiting for this child for a long time. She had given birth to two princesses in succession and was just hoping that this one would be a prince.
Only with a son can one's status be consolidated, and one's daughter also needs the support of her biological brothers so that she will not be bullied in the future.
After being happy, Concubine Ling recalled the scene in the Imperial Garden. She also remembered that it was the Queen who caught her when she fainted.
After resting for two days, he took the initiative to go to Kunning Palace with gifts.