The palanquin shook violently. Fortunately, these eunuchs had some strength. Only the eunuch who had been injured fell down. The other eunuchs reacted in time and steadily let the palanquin fall to the ground.
Because the palanquin had already landed on the ground, White Lotus had already climbed up from the palanquin. She was secretly glad that her master had the foresight to spread several layers of thick blankets in the palanquin.
Seeing his master moving around on the inner wall of the palanquin, his hands were trying to pull the blanket that had fallen off the inner wall of the palanquin and get up, but because he was wearing too many clothes, he was too clumsy and could not get up. The worry and fear in White Lotus 'eyes instantly dissipated by half. It seemed that his master was fine.
But Master's appearance was really too comical.
She knew that her master was afraid of the cold and liked to wear a few thick coats. She wrapped herself up into a ball and did not expect that this would save the little prince's life.
"White Lotus, quickly help me up."
Liu Weirong gasped for breath. She had drunk some spiritual spring water when White Lotus wasn't paying attention. She was already fine, so she just took it as a way to calm down.
This was too much of a scam. They were almost at the Baohe Palace Hall, and such a thing still happened.
Fortunately, she was prepared. Not only did she wear thick clothes, but the palanquin was also covered with a thick blanket.
However, he was still shocked by this sudden situation.
"Master, fortunately we were lucky this time.”Bai Lian lifted the blanket covering Liu Weirong and said with lingering fear.
Liu Weirong smiled bitterly. Good luck? She must have been careful and well-prepared.
Something had happened to Noble De's sedan chair, and it was very close to Baohe Hall. The concubines who received the news followed the Empress Dowager, and the Empress came out.
At this moment, the Emperor was still in the Purple Mansion Hall. The Purple Mansion Hall was still a certain distance away from the Baohe Hall.
Many of the concubines were secretly delighted when they heard that something had happened to Noble De's sedan chair.
The Empress's eyes flashed with a hint of schadenfreude and expectation.
Liu Xiangya, who was standing at the back of the concubines, smiled coldly, a vicious look flashing in her eyes.
If she had not deliberately framed her, she would not have been demoted to Chang Zai. Now, all the concubines in the harem were looking at her with faint mockery and mockery, making her feel as if there was a knife on her back. She was very humiliated.
"It's best if two lives are lost this time! Just die!" She clenched her fists and cursed in her heart.
When everyone came out, they saw the palanquin on the ground and a eunuch with a bruised nose and swollen eyes. The other eunuchs carrying the palanquin were circling around the palanquin.
Seeing the empress dowager and empress come out with a group of people, he hurriedly knelt down and saluted.
"What are you all standing around for? Why aren't you going to see how Noble De is?”The empress dowager glared at the surrounding palace maids and angrily rebuked.
The palace maids received the order and hurriedly ran to the sedan chair. They lifted the heavy curtain of the sedan chair and the situation inside made the concubines widen their eyes.
Was this still a sedan chair?
The inside was covered with thick blankets. It would be strange if something happened to Noble De.
Sure enough, everyone saw Noble De, who had rolled into the inner wall of the palanquin and could not get up, not only was the palanquin covered with thick blankets, but he was also dressed in round clothes.
Her head palace maid was trying her best to help her up.
After she got up, Liu Weirong breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from her forehead. It was cold, but she was sweating.
At this moment, the master and servant finally noticed their surroundings. They were shocked to see that the snow outside was filled with people.
Seeing that the Empress Dowager and the Empress were also there, Liu Weirong quickly let White Lotus help her out of the sedan chair.
"This servant greets the Empress Dowager.”The greeting sounded a little breathless. Liu Weirong was wearing too much and could not bend down to salute. She could only force herself to half squat. White Lotus helped her to salute as well.
The Empress Dowager was also stunned when she saw her dressed like this. No matter how cold the women in the palace were, they would not wear so much like her. It was simply not presentable at all.
However, looking at her, she was fine. He could not help but heave a sigh of relief.
"It's good that you're fine. Your body is heavy, so there's no need to be so polite.”
"Thank you, Empress Dowager!" Liu Weirong stood up with difficulty and bowed to the Empress and the Noble Consort.
Disappointment flashed in the Empress 'eyes. Even Noble Consort Fang, who was well protected and dressed in thick clothes, was disappointed.
The two of them did not dare to be careless. Who knew if Noble De, who looked very good now, was really fine? If something happened while he was squatting to greet them, he would not be able to clear his name.
"Noble De, this widow has sent someone to summon the imperial physician. You can go back directly later. You don't have to attend the banquet!”
No matter what, Noble De was frightened, so the Empress Dowager specially allowed her to return to Rou Fu Palace and not attend the banquet.
The Empress was anxious and was about to say that since Noble De was fine, it was fine to attend the banquet. Unexpectedly, the Empress Dowager gave her a cold glance and immediately shut her mouth.
How could she not know what the Empress was thinking?
The New Year's banquet was very grand and it was also the easiest to tamper with. The Empress Dowager would not allow a pregnant concubine who had just been frightened to attend. Now that she looked fine, who knew if she might have affected the fetus without knowing it? It was better to let the imperial physician examine it. Although she hoped that her niece would give birth to a prince, the child in Noble De's stomach was also her grandson.
She couldn't let anything happen to her at the banquet.
Liu Weirong was overjoyed and quickly thanked the Empress Dowager for her grace. She then sat on the sedan chair and returned to Yi Lan Hall.
Watching Liu Weirong's palanquin go further and further away, the Empress and the other concubines had complicated expressions, all of them envious, jealous, and hateful.
Many people secretly sighed at Noble De's great fortune. She had been framed time and time again, but she had avoided it.
The Empress Dowager saw that the person had left and coughed twice before immediately ordering people to investigate.
Why were there oil stains and small stones on the road?
When their sedan chair passed by, the snow had just been swept away. The road was still clean, but now there were oil stains and stones. It was obvious that they had plotted against Noble De, who had arrived last.
How could the Empress Dowager not be angry?
She was also anxious that the Emperor did not have a prince. She herself did not have many years left to live. The most urgent thing was to see her grandson being born.
It was one thing not to like noble people, but she had to keep her child.
This was her bottom line. Now that the women in the palace had crossed her bottom line time and time again, she had completely angered her.
The most disappointed person was Liu Xiangya, who always stood at the back of the group.
Nothing? She had actually dodged this ambush again.
Liu Xiangya clenched her fists. Her beautiful face looked a little ferocious under the light of the lantern. She stared at the sedan chair with a dark expression.
After hearing the empress dowager say that she would investigate thoroughly, a strange smile appeared on her face.
zichen Hall
"Emperor, something happened to Noble De!" Little Li rushed in to report. His face was pale. He was obviously frightened by this news.
Murong Che's expression changed. He flung the pen in his hand away, and his entire body turned cold.
"What happened?" Didn't he give a few eunuchs who knew some martial arts to carry the sedan chair? Why did something happen?
"Replying to the emperor, someone sprinkled oil and stones on Noble De's way to Baohe Palace. One of the sedan bearers didn't notice and fell. Fortunately, the other sedan bearers reacted quickly and the sedan landed safely, but the sedan still shook violently. However, the servant who reported the news said that Noble De was fine at that time. The Empress Dowager had already sent people to investigate the matter and let Noble De go back. She also called the imperial physician over.”
Little Li told him everything in one breath.
Murong Che's eyes turned cold when he heard that." Little Li, go to Rou Fu Palace!"”
" Your Majesty, the banquet is about to begin…" Little Li reminded him in a low voice.
Murong Che's expression froze. He pursed his lips and said coldly,""Get someone to go to Rou Fu Palace to take a look and report to me about Noble De's situation in time.”
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Rou Fu Palace
On the couch in the inner room, Liu Weirong leaned against a pillow and watched Imperial Physician Mo diagnose her. Beside her, Nanny Chen, Xing 'er, and Bai Lian were all anxiously watching.
Seeing Imperial Physician Mo withdraw his hand, Xing 'Er's temperament was more anxious, and she hurriedly asked,"Imperial Physician Mo, how is Master?”
Imperial Physician Mo smiled." Noble De was just a little frightened. He's fine. The little prince in his stomach is the same. He's very healthy and safe."”
Everyone heaved a sigh of relief.
Liu Weirong already knew that she was fine, but seeing everyone worried about her, she was still very touched.
"Sorry to trouble Imperial Physician Mo. White Lotus, give Imperial Physician Mo a red packet.”It was so cold, and it was even on the night of the Lunar New Year. Imperial Physician Mo was already so old, and the Empress Dowager had called him over to treat her. No matter what, she had to give him some money for his hard work.
Bai Lian nodded and took out a big red packet from a small cabinet beside the bed and stuffed it into Imperial Physician Mo's hands.
Imperial Physician Mo smiled and accepted it.
Although he didn't lack such a red packet, it was a good omen for the New Year.
After sending Imperial Physician Mo out, Liu Weirong was a little tired. She yawned and leaned against the pillow with her eyes closed. When Nanny Chen saw this, she scooped up a blanket and covered her with it.
The Emperor, who was having dinner with his concubines in Baohe Palace, was absent-minded. A servant hurried in and whispered a few words in Little Li's ear before leaving.
Little Li went to the Emperor's side and whispered in his ear for a while. The Emperor's handsome face that had been cold for the entire night finally eased up.
This action was very subtle, but all the concubines who had been paying attention to the emperor noticed it.
Everyone guessed that it was about Noble De. It seemed that she was really fine.
A trace of jealousy flashed in the Empress 'eyes. Her grip on the bowl tightened, and the silver armor on her finger scratched the white porcelain tea bowl. However, she did not dare to act rashly. The Emperor's warning was still ringing in her ears.
He lowered his eyes and perhaps asked someone to send a letter to his father so that he could think of a way.
Noble Consort Fang bit her lip hard, her hand unconsciously caressing her abdomen. It had been more than two months, but it was only slightly protruding.
In the past month, she had been nursing her baby behind closed doors. Because of her body's condition, the imperial physician said that the pulse of the baby in her abdomen was a little weak. If she did not take good care of it, it would easily miscarry.
Noble Hede had been framed time and time again, but the piece of meat in her stomach was still fine. This made her extremely jealous.
Although Consort Shu was smiling, she was jealous to the point of madness.
Consort Hui's complexion was very bad. The scar on her face was covered up by her makeup, but everyone knew that there was a scar on her face, which made her very embarrassed.
Liu Xiangya saw the Emperor's relaxed expression and clenched her fists. She gritted her teeth and sneered. There were only so many favors now. Once she gave birth to a princess, she would lose the Emperor's heart and die without a burial place.
It was almost 11 pm, and the banquet was over.
Ci 'an Palace
Emperor Murong Che and the Empress Dowager looked at the results of the investigation. One of them had a cold and callous expression, while the other was flabbergasted and couldn't believe it.
It turned out that the results of the investigation stated that the mastermind was Noble Consort Fang.
"No, Emperor, this can't be Zhiying's doing. Someone must have framed her and wanted to kill two birds with one stone.”The Empress Dowager cried out in her heart. She reacted and immediately defended her niece.
The Emperor lowered his eyes and flipped through the documents. His expression was so cold that the Empress Dowager could not guess what he was thinking.
"Isn't this the result that Imperial Mother personally got people to investigate?”he said casually.
The empress dowager's expression changed slightly.
"We need to investigate this matter again. Zhiying would definitely not do this.”
"Mother, Xiao Shunzi has already committed suicide. I'm afraid it'll be difficult to investigate this matter."”These results were only given to him by his mother. His secret guards had not given him the results, so he did not know the truth.
"Emperor, we must investigate this matter thoroughly. This widow doesn't believe that Zhiying would do such a treasonous thing.”The empress dowager gritted her teeth and insisted. She could not let the emperor hate Zhiying.
"Mother, this matter was really done by Noble Consort Fang. For mother's sake, zhen will not punish her. Mother can rest assured, there is no need to find excuses for her. It is getting late, zhen will go back first.”Murong Che turned around and left.
There was a limit to his patience.
He hoped that his mother would not disappoint him again.
The empress dowager sat on the chair dejectedly and sighed. The emperor said that he would not punish Zhiying, but his tone was cold.
It seemed like she was dissatisfied with Zhiying.
She sincerely hoped that Zhiying did not do this. Recently, the emperor's attitude towards the Fang family had become colder and colder.
After the Emperor left Ci 'an Palace, he went straight to Rou Fu Palace.
When he arrived at Rou Fu Palace, Liu Weirong happened to be sleeping and hadn't woken up yet. After all, she was frightened and tortured. Although she was fine, she was exhausted.
After letting the guards in the room leave, Murong Che sat down beside the bed and looked at her sleeping face and then at her stomach. He felt relieved.
Feeling someone sitting next to her, Liu Weirong opened her sleepy eyes slightly. Seeing that it was the Emperor, Liu Weirong said guiltily,""I'm sorry, I've made the emperor worry.”
"Actually, when the palanquin shook violently, I was very afraid, but fortunately, I was prepared in advance, so nothing happened.”Liu Weirong bit her lip and added with lingering fear.
"You did well." Murong Che praised Liu Wei Rong for covering the palanquin with a thick blanket. Of course, he also praised her for wearing enough clothes and using her meager strength to protect the little prince.
"Are you hungry? I'll get someone to send some food over!" It was rare for his voice to be cold, but there was a hint of concern in it, and his face was warm.
Liu Weirong nodded. It was almost midnight and she was hungry. She touched her bulging belly and seemed to feel the baby's protest. No matter what, she couldn't starve the child.
Murong Che got up and went out for a while. When he came back, he was followed by Granny Chen and the rest, all of them holding food containers.
After eating and drinking to her heart's content, Liu Wei Rong did not ask Murong Che if he had found out who had murdered her. She knew that Murong Che would take care of these things.
On the night of Laba, Murong Che stayed overnight at Rou Fu Palace.
Another batch of the porcelain and handkerchief belonging to the other women in the palace was broken.
Because something almost happened on the night of Laba, the Emperor ordered Liu Weirong to recuperate until she gave birth to the little prince.
It seemed that he was afraid that something would happen to her again.
Just like that, the palanquin incident came to a silent end. Murong Che's secret guards found out that the news implicated almost half of the concubines in the harem, so they could only leave it unsettled.
Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, another two months had passed. At the beginning of the second month of the first year of the Auspicious Qing calendar, Liu Weirong's nine-month-old belly swelled up like a balloon, and she became a lot fatter.
She had been staying in the Yu Lan Palace all this time, living a life where she would go to the space to take a walk and sleep after eating. Of course, she still had to do some prenatal education. The books that White Lotus read could be placed into a bookcase.
From the beginning of the book on governing the country, to the later miscellaneous books, geographical records, and so on.
All of this was approved by Murong Che.
It was already the beginning of February, and the snow was still falling. Liu Weirong hugged the heater and leaned against the pillow, lost in thought. She remembered the snow disaster mentioned in the original novel, and her heart was heavy. This was the biggest disaster Murong Che had encountered since he ascended the throne a year ago.
The snow disaster would last until April this year.
Starting from November last year and continuing until April this year, the heavy snow lasted for half a year, freezing many people to death. The continuous deaths of various animals caused panic among the people. Coupled with the shortage of food, there were even several riots.
Liu Xiangya was the one who offered the Emperor a plan and caught the Emperor's eye.
Unfortunately, she had inadvertently taken the lead.
She had built a big shed last winter to eat fresh vegetables. She heard that Murong Che had already started to promote the use of simple greenhouses to grow vegetables.
They had achieved good results and alleviated the difficulties caused by the snow disaster. Their prestige among the people was increasing day by day. The people praised the current emperor as a good emperor who loved his people like his own children.
However, at this moment, a rumor suddenly broke out.
They said that the reason for the snow disaster this year was because the lone star was about to descend.
According to the Imperial Advisor's prediction, the first child to be born in the Imperial Palace in March this year would be the reincarnation of the Heavenly Fiend.
Therefore, everyone focused their attention on the stomach of Noble De Liu Weirong.
Everyone knew that the date of her labor was between the end of February and the beginning of March as predicted by the imperial physician.
This rumor quickly spread like wildfire.
A radical censor actually submitted a memorial asking the emperor to get rid of the child in Noble De's womb. His words were very fierce.
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