The Emperor didn't say anything and walked to Guan Ling's side to help her up. " I'm here. I will accompany you tonight…" Guan Ling smiled sweetly. This was the happiest smile she had ever had since Xiang Zhu died.
" Empress…the Emperor went to Yi Kun Palace tonight…" Water Deity came in from outside and took the fan from Fei Xing's hands.
Zhi Ran was embroidering a dudou under the candlelight. When she heard Yi Kun Palace, her hands trembled slightly, but she immediately smiled calmly and said,"The emperor hasn't been to her place for a long time, it's time to go see her.”
"Isn't the Empress worried? The emperor hasn't been here for a long time." Fei Xing said as she held the candlestick in one hand and blocked the wind with the other.
Zhi Ran smiled as she watched Fei Xing place the candlestick on the table. Her heart felt empty. Yes, which woman in the harem didn't miss the emperor? But the emperor never seemed to miss anyone, never. Every woman in the palace only had the emperor in her heart, but who did the emperor have in his heart? No one knew this. Even if she was doted on by thousands of people, it was only doting at most. Was there love?
No matter what, the Emperor stayed in Yi Kun Palace tonight and Guan Ling slept with him. Guan Ling, who was resting on the Emperor's chest, asked softly,"Does the emperor like ChenQie's singing?”
"I like your singing."
"If one day, ChenQie can no longer sing, will the emperor still like ChenQie?”Guan Ling looked at the Emperor.
"Yes."
Guan Ling smiled and happily hugged the Emperor.
Not long after, news of Guan Ling's pregnancy spread out from Yi Kun Palace.
Ruoqin was extremely anxious. Even though the cold wind was blowing at the end of autumn, Ruoqin still ran to Zhi Ran's palace. She didn't even have time to put on her cloak.
"Sister, it's not a good thing that Dun Pin is pregnant!”Ruoqin said as soon as she sat down.
"I don't think so. Dun Pin has restrained herself a lot recently, and I don't want you to do those evil things again.”Zhi Ran's expression was very firm.
"She restrained herself because she wasn't favored. Now that she's favored, I think she'll definitely do evil again!”Ruoqin said indignantly.
Zhi Ran smiled and shook her head. She grabbed Ruoqin's hand and said,""Promise me that you won't hurt Guan Ling's child. No matter what, the child is innocent. I believe Guan Ling wouldn't do anything bad when she's pregnant. After all, she has to think about her child.”
"Could it be that Younger Sister is so unbearable in Elder Sister's eyes?”Ruoqin looked at Zhi Ran and said in a low voice," I won't hurt Dun Pin's child."”
"That's good."
"The child in your belly will definitely be safely born. Zhen has already asked Fan Yuan Cheng to pay attention to your pulse.”The Emperor caressed Guan Ling's face.
Guan Ling nodded with a smile. She was very happy at this moment. She hoped that she could always be like this, with the Emperor's love.
"When you give birth to an heir, zhen will tell the empress dowager about the promotion of your position. I believe the empress dowager won't mind. You've been by zhen's side for almost eight years, zhen should also consider your promotion. If nothing unexpected happens, I'll promote you on New Year's Eve.”
Guan Ling was flattered and quickly knelt down to thank him.
After the Emperor left, Guan Ling sat on her bed. The cold of early winter was nothing to her. She smiled as she stroked her belly. Without Xiangzhu and with Fan Yuancheng's meticulous care, her child would definitely be born safely.
"Niangniang, now that the emperor dotes on you so much, you can rest assured and take care of your child!”Che Xuan served the medicine and said," If there's an elder brother in your stomach, then the Empress will have no worries for the rest of her life!”
"Yes, I am!" Guan Ling said with a smile, then her face changed.”
"How can I? Niangniang, are you afraid of others now that you only dote on the emperor? So what if Imperial Concubine Xian gave birth to the 12th Prince? Didn't the Emperor stop going to her place for a few days? But ever since you had Long Si, the emperor has been coming to our place every day. Isn't the Empress most worried about your concubine? Now, even the Emperor did not care about Imperial Concubine Xian, much less that concubine. After the New Year's Eve banquet, the Empress will be the Consort, and no one will dare to oppose the Empress!”
Che Xuan's words made Guan Ling feel much more at ease. She nodded and stroked her belly, saying,""That's right, once the New Year's Eve banquet is over, bengong will be the consort. At that time, let's see who dares to disrespect bengong!”After saying that, he exchanged glances with Che Xuan and smiled.
"Empress, I want to promote Consort Dun. Now that she has a child and has been by my side for so many years, it has been a long time since she was promoted, so…"
"Then let's wait until she gives birth.”The Empress Dowager took a sip of tea and said. Wanrou rubbed the Empress Dowager's shoulders. The Emperor didn't say anything else. He knew that the Empress Dowager didn't like Guan Ling.
"Since you said that she has been in the palace for a long time, have you ever thought of Noble Qing?”The Empress Dowager looked at the Emperor, and Wanrou did not dare to make a sound. The Emperor looked up at Wanrou, who lowered her head.
"This widow remembers that since Noble Qing entered the palace, the number of times he has served you should be the least. You gave her a title back then, but after so many years, she actually didn't have any more status. Do you know that she was also a noble at that time? She also entered the palace with Concubine Dun and the others. But now, look, Concubine Dun, Concubine Shun, and Concubine Shun have also been promoted to Concubine Shun, and she has always been a noble. Aren't you too biased?”
The Emperor took a deep breath and didn't look up, silently playing with the teacup lid. Wan Rou saw this situation and walked to the Emperor and Empress Dowager, kneeling down and saying,""Empress Dowager, Emperor, ChenQie does not ask for a high or low position. ChenQie wishes to be able to see the Emperor and stay by Empress Dowager's side.”
"It was my negligence for you to get up. Indeed, after so many years, even Noble Ming has been promoted, but I have yet to give you a position. In this way, during the New Year's Eve banquet, the noble lady of Jin Qing would be Qing Concubine. Now, she would send someone to make the golden book and treasure.”The Emperor pulled Wanrou's hand to help her up and said," Zhen will go to Huanyu Hall to accompany you tonight."”
The Empress Dowager was very satisfied and said to Wanrou,""You've been living in Jing Ren Palace. The main seat of Jing Ren Palace is Imperial Concubine Xian. Since you're also a concubine, why don't you move to Zhong Cui Palace to be the main seat?”Wanrou thanked him.
When the news reached Guan Ling, she smashed her cup and said,"You were going to promote me! What did it have to do with Lu Wanrou? Now, not only did he promote her, he even seduced the emperor! This, this…this is preposterous!"
"Empress, please calm down. The emperor is only accommodating the empress dowager. After all, the empress dowager likes Qing Guiren very much! Empress, don't be impatient. When the prince is born, he will definitely be promoted!”Che Xuan quickly helped Guan Ling to sit down, afraid that she would affect the fetus.
"I have to congratulate you on your promotion!”Imperial Concubine Xian looked at Wanrou and said," It's been hard on you for so many years. It's good that you're the master of the Zhong Cui Palace now. You don't have to cry here all the time."”
Wan Rou smiled and shook her head." Don't say that, Your Highness. The voice of the twelfth prince is loud and clear. He will certainly have great achievements in the future."”
Imperial Concubine Xian smiled as she looked at Yongchen in Nanny's hands. Yongchen stared at them with his round eyes.
"Then I shall take my leave." Wanrou bowed and moved to Zhong Cui Palace.
Soon, it was the 29th day of the Lunar New Year. Heavy snow fell from the sky.
"Another year." Zhi Ran looked at the heavy snow outside the window and said," I've been in the palace for so many years. It's like this every year." It snowed heavily in Beijing on the night of the twenty-ninth day. Unfortunately, the present was not as good as the past. Now, he could only live alone.”After Zhi Ran finished speaking, she picked the candle wick.
Narcissus was burning charcoal at the side. She placed a piece of hot charcoal in the pot to warm her hands and handed it to Zhi Ran, saying,"Niangniang, don't be sad. The days ahead are still long, the emperor will come.”
"Yes, with so many concubines, even if Zhen wanted to come, he would have to find time.”The Emperor's voice came from outside the door. Zhi Ran was shocked, and Water Deity knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly,""Emperor, please forgive me. This servant criticized the emperor, this servant deserves to die ten thousand times!”
"Get up. It's fine." The Emperor motioned for her to leave.
Water Deity left.
"ChenQie greets the emperor." Zhiran went to bed and saluted.
"Get up." The Emperor sat opposite her and said," Zhen has been very tired these few days. He had to deal with different things every day. I now want to pacify the big and small Hezhuo, but there are no capable generals in the court. Although Concubine Dun's father, Wang Lingcheng, had already gone to war, he had unfortunately been defeated in a few battles. Gu Shiliang, the father of the former noble, was seriously ill because of his daughter's death.”
"Then are there no capable generals on the battlefield?”
"Concubine Xun's father, Guo Ping, also handed over the commander's seal because of his daughter's departure. As for her brothers, they followed Wang Lingcheng into battle, but unfortunately, they did not have much effect.”
"Why would the emperor tell this to this concubine? "Didn't you say that the harem couldn't discuss politics…" Zhi Ran looked at the emperor.
"This is a war, not a political matter.”The Emperor closed his eyes and rubbed his temples." Zhen is really tired. I have a stomach full of depression and have no place to talk about it. He had wanted to tell the Empress about it, but unfortunately, she was with Imperial Concubine Xian.”
"Since the emperor is vexed, then don't think about it.”Zhi Ran stood up and said," ChenQie will play the zither for you."”With that, she walked to the zither and started playing. Jun Ruosi.
The sound of the zither was very slow. There was a long interval between the plucking. After each string finished vibrating, the next string was plucked. Zhi Ran's fingers were as clean as white jade as she plucked the strings, making people intoxicated. "If you think, think of my body; if you think, think of my heart. The sun and moon can be seen, recalling the past, charming scenery, Jun Qie yearning.”
"Your zither music is very similar to the Empress's. I remember that when I was still a prince, she would play the zither for me, and the strings were moving. She has played this " Jun Ruosi " before. You two are equally matched in terms of charm, and yours is even more outstanding than hers. Is it because you miss me?" The Emperor raised his eyebrows and looked at Zhi Ran.
Zhi Ran lowered her head shyly and said," How could I dare to compare myself to the Empress? I have long heard Imperial Concubine Xian mention how moving your zither music is."”# Cancel all reviews: wdd201302 Time:111420185: 54PM #
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