dognovel Chapter 158 Concubine Liang visits Meng Da Ying
Chapter 158 Concubine Liang visits Meng Da Ying
Evening Fragrance Pavilion.
Meng Da Ying was a noble lady before she was demoted.
She thought that as long as she kept a low profile and was cautious, she would be able to give birth to the baby safely.
At that time, she would be able to be promoted to the position of concubine for giving birth to an imperial heir. Regardless of whether the child was a prince or a princess, she would have someone to rely on for the rest of her life.
Even if the emperor's favor was not strong, as long as she became the head of a palace and had children, she could live a stable and comfortable life.
But Meng Da Ying could never have imagined that even though she was so dutiful that she stayed in her palace embroidering every day and never went anywhere, someone still blamed her for Chen Da Ying's death.
Hui'er testified against her personally, and she couldn't find any other witnesses, so she could only watch others throw dirty water on her.
Life in Wanxiang Pavilion was already difficult, and during the days that Meng Da Ying was imprisoned, she experienced the fickleness of human nature!
Although she was disliked by His Majesty, she was pregnant after all, so the people below did not dare to do anything too much. But they just deducted money from her in terms of expenses, which was enough to make her suffer!
For example, in such a cold winter, the charcoal sent by the people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs was only one-third of her share, and it was all choking black charcoal!
Not to mention food and clothing...
Meng Da Ying had no doubt that if she had not been pregnant, those servants would have done something even more excessive.
Who can blame the unfavored concubines in the harem for living a life worse than that of the servants?
After this incident, Meng Da Ying finally understood how wrong she had been before!
After entering the harem, it was useless for her not to fight or argue, but to just think about protecting herself.
Because she didn't fight for favor, she would become a scapegoat and stepping stone for others. Even if she died in the sword, no one would care, let alone seek justice for her.
The only way for a concubine without a strong family background to be invincible in the harem is to be favored by His Majesty! For example, the newly promoted concubine, Noble Lady Rou.
Meng Da Ying only regretted that she understood this truth too late...
She had been framed and ended up in her current situation. Even if she could successfully give birth to an heir, what good future could a child who was rejected by His Majesty and whose mother was a criminal have?
Meng Da Ying covered her face with her hands, tears streaming from her fingers...
Suddenly, she heard a noisy commotion outside. She wiped her tears and walked towards the door to see if she could find any opportunity.
Meng Da Ying knocked on the door and asked, "What's that noise outside?"
The eunuch guarding the gate did not open the door, and snorted coldly: "It's New Year's Eve soon, and the palace is being decorated everywhere, with a festive atmosphere. Only Wanxiang Pavilion is as deserted as the cold palace. It's really unlucky to be sent to guard here!"
Another eunuch said dissatisfiedly, "Isn't it? Concubine Rou is the most favored by the emperor, and I heard that she is very generous. If we help deliver New Year decorations to Tingyu Pavilion, we can also get generous rewards. Why should we stand here in the cold wind!"
Meng Da Ying listened to their conversation, feeling sad and bitter.
I heard that Concubine Rou was originally just the daughter of a minor official of the sixth rank, and she was not even eligible to participate in the selection. It was because her father had made great contributions that His Majesty showed her special favor.
Otherwise, how could Concubine Rou have the blessing of achieving enlightenment and bringing prosperity to her family and friends?
In terms of birth, she was no worse than Concubine Rou. But why did Concubine Rou become His Majesty's favorite concubine when she did nothing for His Majesty? And she had been serving His Majesty since she was in the palace, and now she was pregnant with His Majesty's child, but she had to end up like this?
Meng Da Ying bit her lip, suppressed the unwillingness in her eyes, and asked with the last glimmer of hope: "The New Year's Eve banquet is celebrated by the whole palace, and even the palace ladies can participate. Eunuchs, has His Majesty said when to let me out?"
The eunuch guarding the gate sneered, "You dare to kill people in the palace so brazenly. Which lady or young lady wouldn't be afraid of you? His Majesty hates you even more. Meng Da Ying, how come you don't even have this little self-awareness and still want to attend the New Year's Eve banquet? It's really hilarious!"
Meng Ying wanted to defend herself by saying that she didn't kill Chen Ying. But she had said this countless times and no one believed her and thought she was unrepentant.
Meng Da Ying leaned against the door in despair, muttering, "The eldest princess is the only child in the palace now. Your Majesty doesn't want to see me, so does he not want to see his own child either?"
"Your Majesty, why...why are you so cruel..."
The eunuch's tone became more and more sarcastic: "It is said that the mother in the harem is honored by her son, but this eunuch thinks that the son is honored by his mother. How can the child of a favorite concubine be the same as the child of a criminal? Meng Da Ying, you'd better die early..."
Who knew that before he could finish his words, all the guards at the door changed their attitudes: "Your servant greets the Empress Liang!"
Ruoli stepped forward and said, "Our queen is worried about the heir in Meng's belly, so she came to visit."
"This……"
The eunuchs looked at each other and said in embarrassment: "Madam Liang Fei, it's not that we don't allow you to go in, but His Majesty said that Meng Ying should be imprisoned in Wanxiang Pavilion..."
Even when she was talking to the palace maids, Concubine Liang's tone was very gentle: "Your Majesty only said that Concubine Meng would be imprisoned in there, but he did not say that people were not allowed to visit her. I also couldn't leave the heir behind, so I came to give Concubine Meng something to give her some gifts. Please help me."
As soon as she finished speaking, Ruoli immediately handed over a heavy purse.
The eunuchs weighed it and stepped aside: "Then Madam Liang, please hurry up..."
With a creaky sound, the door slowly opened and Concubine Liang walked in with Ruoli.
Ruoli hurried over to help Meng Da Ying up, walked into the house, and said nervously: "Meng Da Ying, you are still pregnant, how can you sit on such a cold ground?"
"Ah, why is it so cold in this room? There's not even a charcoal fire. Ordinary people can't stand it, let alone a pregnant woman..."
Concubine Liang said worriedly, "Quickly take out the silver charcoal and burn it. If Sister Meng gets sick from the cold, it will be a big deal!"
These days, Concubine Liang was the first and only person to visit her, and a hint of gratitude appeared in Meng Da Ying's eyes.
"I pay my respects to Madam Liangfei!"
"I've heard in the past that Empress Liang is the best person in this palace. I've fallen into this situation, and now everyone is avoiding me. Only the Empress is willing to come and see me..."
Concubine Liang patted the back of her hand and said gently, "I just feel that we are all sisters in the palace. When we see someone in trouble, we can't help but feel sorry for them and want to help them."
"I brought some charcoal, warm clothes, and nourishing supplements today. Sister Meng, if not for yourself, you must take care of yourself for the sake of the heir in your belly."
"Just rest and take care of your pregnancy. When I find an opportunity, I will ask His Majesty to let you go."