vrcanaries Chapter 178: Concubine Rou hasn't woken up yet, I'm worried
Chapter 178: Concubine Rou hasn't woken up yet, I'm worried
Tingyu Pavilion.
Shen Zhinian took the pregnancy-preserving medicine and did not wake up, so the emperor stayed by her bedside, with a hint of worry in his dark eyes.
She was not pretending this time, but pregnant women are prone to fatigue. After acting for such a long time today, Shen Zhinian was really tired and was sleeping soundly this time.
However, in Nangong Xuanyu's eyes, she was pregnant and had been unconscious until now...
If he wasn't really heartbroken, how could this happen?
He held Shen Zhinian's fair and slender hand, and said in a hoarse voice: "Niannian, it's my fault. As long as you are well, I will definitely compensate you in the future..."
Madam Xiao advised, "Your Majesty, it is already past midnight. Today is the first day of the new year, and it is late at night. You should also go to bed early."
Nangong Xuanyu's eyes were slightly bloodshot, and he waved his hand: "It's okay, I'll wait here for Concubine Rou to wake up."
At this time, Li Changde walked in with his head down: "Your Majesty, Xiao Weizi from Yongshou Palace is here."
Nangong Xuanyu frowned impatiently: "What's the matter, Imperial Concubine?"
Concubine Liu was indeed a woman he had truly doted on. The emperor liked her bright and beautiful personality, but sometimes he felt that she was really ignorant. Concubine Rou had such a big incident tonight, was she still going to resort to trickery to win his favor?
Li Changde said respectfully: "I heard that the wet nurses didn't take good care of the princess, which caused her to catch a cold. The imperial concubine got very angry in Yongshou Palace and beat all the wet nurses to death..."
Nangong Xuanyu’s brows furrowed even more tightly.
He knew that the imperial concubine had always been domineering, and similar things had happened many times before, but in the past they were all harmless little things.
No matter what, it was New Year's Day. If she beat the princess's wet nurse to death with a stick, and the news got out, wouldn't people be talking about the cruelty of the royal family?
"Let him in."
"Yes."
Xiao Weizi knelt on the ground and saluted respectfully: "Your servant pays homage to His Majesty, long live His Majesty!"
"The Imperial Concubine knew that Concubine Rou was unwell and had no intention of disturbing Your Majesty. However, the eldest princess suddenly developed a high fever, and Your Majesty was very worried, so she ordered the servant to invite Your Majesty to come and see her."
The eldest princess is the emperor's only child, and he has always cherished her. Upon hearing this, he put Shen Zhinian's hand into the quilt and said, "When Concubine Rou wakes up, send someone to inform me as soon as possible."
"Yes."
Soon, the emperor's procession arrived at Yongshou Palace.
Concubine Liu finally let go of her worries.
Although His Majesty dotes on Concubine Rou, what he cares about most is her and Yun'er.
"Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty!"
Nangong Xuanyu strode inside: "How is Yun'er?"
Concubine Liu said distressedly: "Yun'er drank the medicine, and the high fever has subsided, but she hasn't woken up yet."
Although the bloodstains in the yard had been cleaned up, a faint smell of blood could still be smelled. A hint of displeasure flashed across the emperor's brows: "I heard that you beat all the wet nurses who served Yun'er to death?"
"Even if they are not conscientious enough, you don't have to use such cruel means on New Year's Day."
Concubine Liu was born into a prominent family, had hardly suffered any grievances since she was a child, and had always acted as she pleased. She was already angry at the time, and when she heard that the eldest princess was ill, she lost her temper even more.
In fact, after she calmed down, she regretted it a little...
"His Majesty……"
Concubine Liu tugged at Nangong Xuanyu's sleeve and looked at him aggrievedly: "I didn't mean it, I just love my daughter so much. I have already told Xiao Weizi to treat the wet nurses' families well."
Perhaps what everyone pursues throughout their lives is what they lack. Although Nangong Xuanyu is a decisive emperor, he does not like women with the same ruthless methods.
He couldn't help but think of Shen Zhinian.
If it were her, even if the servants did not serve her attentively, she would not beat them to death for a disagreement.
She has always been simple and kind.
Even though Nangong Xuanyu was unhappy, he would not do anything to the imperial concubine just because of a few wet nurses. Besides, the eldest princess was also the apple of his eye, and he was also angry if the wet nurses did not take good care of her.
When I entered the inner room, the eldest princess had already fallen asleep, but her little face was still red and her brows were slightly wrinkled.
Nangong Xuanyu never doubted that Concubine Liu deliberately made the eldest princess sick in order to win favor.
After all, although she was a little arrogant and domineering, she had a kind heart towards her daughter who she had carried for ten months.
Nangong Xuanyu touched the eldest princess's cheek with the back of his hand, and when he saw that it was indeed no longer hot, his face lightened up: "Order the Ministry of Internal Affairs to select a few more capable wet nurses to take good care of the eldest princess in the next few days, and don't let her go out and catch a cold again."
Concubine Liu said distressedly: "Yes, I know. Seeing Yun'er sick, I really wish I could take her place and suffer..."
After all, they have a child together. Even for the sake of the eldest princess, Nangong Xuanyu would not embarrass Concubine Liu, and said gently: "Qingqing is also working hard to take care of Yun'er, and she should also take care of herself."
"His Majesty……"
Concubine Liu looked at the emperor with emotion.
She thought that Concubine Rou had a child and that His Majesty had really fallen in love with someone else...
Taking advantage of the good atmosphere, Concubine Liu said, "It's getting late, Your Majesty, I will wait for you to rest."
In previous years, His Majesty would stay at the Queen's place on the first day of the new year. This time, the Queen had done something wrong and made His Majesty dislike her, so of course she had to snatch her away!
Concubine Liu could already imagine the sick queen's wonderful expression!
However, who would have thought that after confirming that the eldest princess was fine, Nangong Xuanyu turned around and walked outside: "Noble Rou hasn't woken up yet, I'm worried. You take good care of Yun'er and rest early. I'll come to see you when I'm free."
"His Majesty?!"
Concubine Liu looked at the emperor's back as he walked away, her eyes filled with surprise and heartbreak.
"Noble Lady Rou! It's Noble Lady Rou again! Didn't she say that she would help me win the heart of His Majesty? Why did she seduce His Majesty away? That bitch! Bitch!"
Cuizhu quickly advised: "My Lady Imperial Concubine, please don't be angry. His Majesty is only concerned about the heir to the throne."
"Besides, Concubine Rou can't achieve anything. It's as easy to crush her as to step on an ant. The real enemy of Duke Dingguo's Mansion is the one in Kunning Palace and Concubine Wen who is about to enter the palace!"
Concubine Liu gradually calmed down: "You are right... Concubine Yirou's family background can't stand in my way. I want to ascend to the throne, and my enemies are the people of the Zhenguo Mansion!"
"Besides... the child in Lady Rou's belly is still useful to me."
"Pick out some of the best supplements from the warehouse and send them to Tingyu Pavilion."
Cuizhu said with relief: "Yes. I'm glad you can figure it out, Madam."
Having said that, Concubine Liu was becoming more and more uneasy.
Is your majesty's heart really still with her...