vrcanaries Chapter 791: Wangpin's confinement period expires (42 reward points plus additional content)
Chapter 791: Wangpin's confinement period expires (42 reward points plus additional content)
Xiao Mingzi also heard some gossip.
That is, Xiao Fangzi went to the old eunuchs in the palace and bought a lot of entertainment items. So everyone was sure that this couldn't be a rumor.
Although no one knew who the palace maid was, many people still sighed that Xiao Fangzi was so lucky!
Of course, Xiao Mingzi would not tell these dirty things to the Empress and Concubine Sun and pollute their ears.
There was no explicit ban in the Zhou Dynasty's harem on eunuchs and palace maids having sex. As long as it didn't go too far, the people would not report it and the officials would not investigate it.
Shen Zhinian keenly caught the abnormality.
Tang Luochuan's apprentices put "Lvfang" in Concubine Sun's pregnancy-preserving medicine. Suddenly, one of the apprentices had sex with a palace maid.
Could there be any connection?
Shen Zhinian looked at Xiao Mingzi and said, "Go and find out quietly who Xiao Fangzi's partner is. Don't let others know."
Xiao Mingzi nodded and said, "I obey your command!"
Concubine Sun sniffed with emotion: "Sister Concubine Chen, you are so kind to me!"
"If it weren't for your protection, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to give birth to this child. Even if I could give birth to it, I might end up with the same fate as Concubine Hao..."
Shen Zhinian could say all kinds of sweet words to Nangong Xuanyu easily, but she couldn't say those sentimental words to her friends.
Shen Zhinian simply said, "Since His Majesty has entrusted your pregnancy to me, I will definitely ensure the safety of you and your child."
Concubine Sun asked gloomily, "Sister Concubine Chen is so kind to me, is it just because of His Majesty?"
Shen Zhinian did not answer. She told Concubine Sun to take good care of her pregnancy and then returned to the main hall.
Concubine Sun looked at her gorgeous back and sighed heavily.
Zhu Er asked in confusion, "My lady, we have found out the reason for your sudden increase in appetite. Concubine Chen and Doctor Tang are already tracking down the murderer. Why are you still sighing?"
Concubine Sun glanced at her and said weakly, "You don't understand."
Zhu Er was silent for a while, then suddenly asked, "My lady, did you not drink the medicine that Doctor Tang prescribed last time?"
Otherwise, why does the young lady always regard Concubine Chen as more important than His Majesty?
……
The sixth day of June.
Yikun Palace.
The three-month confinement period of Wangpin was finally over.
She had never felt that time had passed so slowly!
If His Majesty had not occasionally come to Yikun Palace to visit the Third Prince in the past three months, she would have suspected that His Majesty had forgotten about her long ago.
At this moment, Wangpin couldn't help but sigh, this is the benefit of having a child!
No matter what, for the sake of the child, His Majesty will come to her palace and visit her.
If it was any other concubine who was confined for such a long time, His Majesty would not have remembered this person...
The gate of Yiku Palace was finally opened. Not only was the princess excited, but the palace people were also very happy!
After all, the master was under house arrest, and those who served her were also feeling uneasy...
Ziyuan stood behind Wangpin and reminded her, "After this incident, you should be more cautious and don't make the same mistake again."
Although she was only a palace maid, she was sent by Empress Dowager Liu, so Concubine Wang had to respect her: "Don't worry, I understand."
Wangpin turned around and said, "Xiao Tianzi, bring me the "Female Virtues" and "Female Commandments" that I copied in the past few months. I am going to Zhongcui Palace to pay my respects to the Royal Concubine Chen."
After all, she was confined by His Majesty after the incident because she framed Concubine Chen and almost dragged Concubine Zhuang into the water.
Now that her confinement period is over, she naturally has to apologize to the victim.
As for Concubine Zhuang...haha!
Wang Pin also didn't expect that while she stayed indoors in Yiku Palace, Concubine Zhuang was reduced from one of the four noble concubines to an ordinary concubine.
The fighting power of Concubine Chen is indeed strong!
Originally, Wangpin planned to go to Zhongcui Palace and Changchun Palace to apologize after the confinement period was over. But now... as a woman who had fallen out of favor and was disliked by His Majesty, there was no need for her to put on a show.
Xiao Tianzi immediately said: "I obey your command!"
Ziyuan smiled with relief: "My lady, this child is teachable."
After this matter spread, no matter what everyone thought in their hearts, at least the queen appeared to be very sensible.
If His Majesty knew, he would think that the Queen had truly repented. For the sake of the Third Prince, His Majesty would not embarrass the Queen again. It was only a matter of time before the Queen rose again.
The princess didn't say anything.
She is not Liu Shiqing. No matter what, the Duke Dingguo's Mansion will protect her life.
If she is still ignorant, once she is abandoned by the Duke Dingguo's Mansion, she will end up with nothing left but her body...
……
Zhongcui Palace.
Handan came in and reported, "Your Majesty, Concubine Wang wants to see you."
Concubine Wang raised the third prince, and Shen Zhinian would certainly not forget that there was such a person in the harem.
Judging from the time, the princess's confinement period is about to end.
I wonder what her purpose is in coming here today?
Shen Zhinian handed the Fourth Prince to the nurse and said, "Let her come in."
"Yes!"
On a non-important day, when a concubine sees a noble concubine, she only needs to squat down to put down her luggage. But when Wangpin came in, she knelt on the ground and bowed to Shen Zhinian in an extremely solemn manner!
"I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine Chen. May Your Majesty be blessed with good health!"
Shen Zhinian looked at Wang Concubine with a half-smile: "I didn't know what a big day it was today. Wang Concubine performed such a big ceremony when she came to Zhongcui Palace."
Wangpin lowered her head and said, "I'm sorry to make you laugh, Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine Chen."
"I also know that I did some wrong things in the past. During the three months of self-reflection, I have always felt guilty..."
"The orphan's confinement period has expired today, and I have come here specially to apologize to the Imperial Concubine Chen."
"This is the "Female Virtue" and "Female Commandments" that I have copied sincerely over the past three months. Please have a look, Your Majesty!"
When Wangpin said this, Xiao Tianzi bent down and handed the tray to Shen Zhinian.
There was a hint of amusement in Shen Zhinian's eyes.
Wangpin had been punished, and she had done so well. As soon as the confinement period was over, she rushed to Zhongcui Palace to pay her respects and apologize.
If she continued to dwell on this matter, it would seem that she, as a royal concubine, was intolerant.
Shen Zhinian said slowly: "The saints said, there is no greater virtue than to admit one's mistakes and correct them."
"Since Wangpin has sincerely repented, I will naturally not blame you anymore. I hope you will behave yourself in the future, maintain harmony between the upper and lower classes, and serve His Majesty well."
Wangpin kowtowed again and said, "I will follow the instructions of the noble concubine Chen!"
Shen Zhinian waved her hand calmly: "Okay, I'm tired, you kneel down and greet me."
Today, Concubine Wang is just putting on a show and going through the motions.
The goal had been achieved, so she said, "Yes. I'll take my leave!"
After Wangpin left, Fuqiu said, "My lady, as the saying goes, when a man has been away for three days, he should be looked at with new eyes."
"I see that Madam Wangpin is much more cunning than before."