dognovel Chapter 122: Concubine Meng is suspected to be pregnant
Chapter 122: Concubine Meng is suspected to be pregnant
"Although Shen Zhinian was registered under my mother's name and was called the legitimate daughter, she is still not legitimate and cannot withstand investigation by those with ulterior motives. If her biological mother becomes a co-wife, then wouldn't she be the legitimate daughter and have to be on equal footing with me in the future?!"
"How can one mansion have two wives? Our Shen family is a well-behaved family. I will never allow this to happen!"
The housekeeper wanted to say that, first, Concubine Rou was a palace concubine, and her status was more noble than the master. Even if Aunt Meng, no, Madam Meng did not become a co-wife, the eldest daughter would not be able to be on an equal footing with Concubine Rou.
Second, the eldest daughter is a married woman and can no longer be considered a member of the Shen family.
However, the housekeeper only dared to think about these words in his heart: "Miss, no one dares to disobey His Majesty's order."
Shen Nanqiao had a deep fear of the emperor. Even though he was indignant, he dared not say anything after hearing what he said.
Zhou asked with trembling hands, "Has the imperial edict that appointed me as a third-rank lady been delivered?"
The housekeeper lowered his head even lower: "The eunuch who delivered the message said that making Madam Meng a co-wife is His Majesty's reward to the Shen family..."
Zhou's eyes rolled back and she fainted.
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Tingyu Pavilion.
After listening to Fuqiu's detailed report of what happened in the Shen family, a hint of sneer appeared at the corner of Shen Zhinian's lips.
She is not a saint who repays evil with kindness, so how could she let Zhou enjoy the glory she earned?
"After so many years, I finally made it. I can legitimately call my biological mother mother... If my mother knew about this, she would definitely be very happy, right?"
Handan and Fuqiu were both personally selected by Madam Meng. They had served Shen Zhinian since they were young. She remembered that she had a very kind personality and never made things difficult for her servants.
Seeing Shen Zhinian so happy, their eyes became moist: "My lady, Madam Meng will be happy and proud to have a daughter like you!"
Ever since his mother's death, Shen Zhinian has been wearing a mask for survival. At this moment, he rarely showed a sincere smile.
She doesn't believe in love, but only in interests. She treats most people in the world as if they are just for fun. But her mother is the softest place in her heart.
Without the emperor's will, it would probably take her many years to realize this wish. Shen Zhinian was grateful to Nangong Xuanyu: "Handan, order the imperial kitchen to make a bowl of ginseng soup. I will go to the Yangxin Palace to express my gratitude later."
"Yes!"
Handan went to do it happily.
At the beginning, Shen Zhinian had planned to have her father register her under the Zhou family name just to make her a legitimate daughter and pass the selection without any mistakes. Now that her mother is the legitimate wife of the Shen family, she naturally wants to be her mother's daughter again.
"Fuqiu, send someone to tell my father that since my mother is now the wife of the Shen family, I should return to my original position."
"Slave, you obey!"
The ginseng soup cooked in the imperial kitchen would take some time. Shen Zhinian said, "Yuanbao, go to the Imperial Hospital and ask Doctor Tang to check my pulse."
She always felt that it was odd that Ruyan Liu was pregnant at this critical moment.
Yuanbao replied "yes" and went out immediately.
Not long after, Tang Luochuan arrived, with a hint of concern in his eyes: "I greet Miss Rou, and wish you good luck!"
"Excuse me, young master, are you feeling unwell?"
Everyone present was from the same family, so Shen Zhinian got straight to the point and said, "It's not me. I want to ask about Concubine Liu's pregnancy."
Tang Luochuan has always known that the two of them don't get along, so he is not surprised at this moment: "My lord, the news of Lady Liu's pregnancy has spread, and I have been observing this matter in secret, and I have found an opportunity to look through her pulse records. From the pulse records, there is no problem."
"The one who is responsible for her pregnancy this time is the Queen's trusted imperial physician. I cannot get close to her, so I cannot get an accurate answer."
Shen Zhinian had already guessed this result: "It's okay. Watch carefully, and report immediately if you find any clues."
"Yes!"
Tang Luochuan bowed and said, "My lady, I have discovered something unexpectedly recently. Concubine Meng of Wanxiang Pavilion has suddenly become sleepy, and she even ordered her trusted maid to go to the Imperial Hospital to get black plums and hawthorns on the grounds of loss of appetite. I speculate that Concubine Meng may also be pregnant..."
Shen Zhinian had no impression of Concubine Meng and looked at Nanny Xiao.
Madam Xiao said immediately, "My lady, Concubine Meng is an old lady in the residence. After His Majesty ascended the throne, he made her a noble lady and granted her the right side hall of Yonghe Palace."
"Noble Meng has always been a low-key and conscientious person. Although she is not as delicate as the newcomers, Your Majesty likes her temperament. She can always see Your Majesty once every one or two months."
Shen Zhinian's eyes flashed with understanding: "Mrs. Meng's position is not high, and her favor is average. Given her personality, if she is really pregnant, she will definitely be trembling with fear. It is human nature that she does not want to make it public."
"Doctor Tang, please pay close attention first."
Although she said that she would not take the initiative to harm other people's children, anything related to the royal heir in the harem was not simple, and one must always be on guard against others.
"Wei Chen understands!"
Not long after Tang Luochuan left, Handan came back with ginseng soup.
Shen Zhinian stood up and said, "Change my clothes for me and go to Yangxin Palace."
A light snow fell from the sky, which looked particularly beautiful and cool between the red walls and green tiles.
Although he was wearing a thick cloak and holding a hot water bottle in his arms, Shen Zhinian still felt the cold wind blowing on his face.
The Zhongcui Palace is located at the back of the East Six Palaces, while the Yangxin Palace is located in front of the West Six Palaces. It is indeed a long distance to walk there. Especially in such weather, walking in the snow, if your shoes and socks get wet, it is really painful.
However, the emperor fulfilled her long-cherished wish. In order to thank him, Shen Zhinian was willing to eat this bitter food.
Everyone in the harem knew that Concubine Rou was the favorite concubine of His Majesty. When Li Changde saw her coming, he immediately greeted her respectfully: "Your servant greets Concubine Rou!"
"It's freezing cold, why did you come here in person?"
Shen Zhinian smiled and said, "No need to be so polite, sir."
"It is because of the cold weather and your Majesty's hard work in state affairs that I specially ordered the imperial kitchen to stew ginseng soup to nourish your Majesty."
There were countless concubines who sent soup and snacks to the Yangxin Palace every day. But His Majesty was too lazy to even meet most of them, saying that he only had one stomach and couldn't hold so many things. In the end, the concubines' kindness basically went into the stomachs of these servants.
But Concubine Rou was definitely different. Li Changde said politely, "Please wait under the eaves for a while, lest you catch a cold. I will go in and report."
"Thank you, father-in-law."
Not far away, Chen Da Ying and her personal maid Xu'er watched this scene with ridicule in their eyes.
"I just sent the lotus cake over, and Eunuch Li said that His Majesty was too busy with government affairs to see me, so Concubine Rou went and humiliated herself."