dognovel Chapter 232 Willingness
Chapter 232 Willingness
"Your Majesty, why don't you send someone to call Xiaoji back?"
Shen Ningyue smiled slightly and shook her head, then looked up at Pu Jie.
"Given Xiaoji's speed and agile personality, he might already be on his way back now. This is one reason.
Furthermore, His Majesty has already shortlisted the candidates for Concubine Bai to accompany her in childbirth. Instead of asking Xiaoji, it would be better to first see what Concubine Bai thinks. If there is any conflict, it will not be too late to ask His Majesty to revoke the decision. After all, the imperial edict has not been drafted yet.
Only a few people in Zhaozheng Palace and our Jiaofang Palace know His Majesty's oral instructions. What couples and fathers and sons say behind closed doors cannot be considered as changing his orders every day.
If Xiaoji was called back at this time, and the Queen directly issued an imperial decree according to the order of His Majesty, Concubine Bai would misunderstand that the Queen did not ask her wishes as a woman in labor, and would arbitrarily choose relatives of her mother to accompany her during the delivery, which would cause a fuss, which would be even more unpleasant.
The Empress would send people to inquire about the concubines in the palace two or three months before giving birth. But today, only Concubine Bai was omitted. When people found out, they thought that the Empress was targeting her on purpose.
You have to ask.
If she didn't ask, Lady Bai would still be angry. If she asked, and if it was the same person designated by His Majesty, everyone would be happy, and Your Majesty wouldn't have to worry about whether to ask His Majesty to revoke his decision. Now she could only hope that the candidate brought back by Miss Xiaoji was the same person chosen by His Majesty.
If Consort Bai's wishes conflict with your majesty's, and your majesty is unwilling to revoke his order, then there is nothing you can do but to let Consort Bai suffer."
"If it is inconsistent, it is not your Majesty's intention. What does it have to do with the Empress? I feel sorry for the Empress."
"I am the head of the Central Palace and must live up to His Majesty's trust. I am not wronged, but Consort Bai is wronged."
"Your Majesty is kind."
"Your Majesty has designated a birth companion for the concubines. As long as Concubine Li and the Third Prince don't spread the news themselves, who would know about it? You guys should also stop spreading nonsense. No matter where the news comes from, it can't come from our Pepper Palace."
Seeing that the palace maid was still confused, Pu Jie made it clear.
"I understand, Aunt Pujie."
Shen Ningyue also nodded to show her approval.
"Okay, everyone go down, I'm going to sleep for a while.
By the way, Aunt Pujie, if Miss Shi comes over later, just ask her to go back.
Please give her a few more words of advice for me, and advise her not to report to the Pepper Palace every day until she gives birth safely. I know she is sincere and I only hope that she can give birth to the royal heir safely. I don't want to be too harsh on her. As long as she has the intention, that's good.
I heard from your Majesty that the Imperial Astronomical Observatory predicts that there will be heavy rain for several consecutive days in the second half of the month. The roads will inevitably be slippery on rainy days. It is said that 'a son of a rich family should not sit in the hall'. She is now pregnant with the prince. Even if she is in good health and is not afraid of falling, the prince in her belly cannot stand any turbulence. "
"Yes, ma'am."
Xiaoji floated out of Nanxun Palace like a wandering soul, with Concubine Bai's high-sounding words echoing in his mind, and his heart and eyes were full of confusion.
"Miss Xiaoji, I have already thought about the fact that concubines in the palace can call their families to accompany them during childbirth. Now that the Queen has sent Miss Xiaoji to ask me, I have completely made up my mind and will no longer hesitate. Let's just forget it."
"Since I entered the palace, the palace maids and eunuchs have taken great care of me, and I have not felt uncomfortable at all. In addition, the palace is guarded by our clear-minded and kind queen, so I feel very relieved.
After my father passed away, my mother had been in poor health and was bedridden, barely holding on to her last breath. She was unable to take care of me, so she handed me over to my aunt to be raised and I lived with her and her uncle's family.
I dare not trouble my mother with the birthing, and as for my aunt..."
Bai Liangyu shook his head.
"I am already very grateful to my aunt for raising me. I don't want her to run around and work hard for me after I get married."
“When my cousin gave birth to the third prince, my aunt came to the palace to accompany her. I was still at home. When my aunt came back from the palace, she looked much more haggard. She also complained to me that there were too many rules in the palace and she felt a little uncomfortable.
This is the case even though my cousin is my aunt’s biological daughter, but I am just her niece.
So, Miss Xiaoji, please help me thank the Queen for her kindness. I appreciate it. After the birth, I will go to thank the Queen in person."