jdhmnovel Chapter 334 Women are weak, but strong as mothers
Chapter 334 Women are weak, but strong as mothers
Before the New Year in Changchun Garden was over, she hurried into the palace to attend the funeral of the empress dowager, so much so that she only remembered at this time that her period was delayed for many days.
Yu Ying'er counted on her fingers and found that her period was delayed for more than half a month this time.
With the experience three years ago, she was 80% sure that she was pregnant.
When Yu Ying'er thought of the child she was destined to have three years ago, her face turned pale with fear, and her heart was filled with panic and helplessness.
I clearly took contraceptive pills after every action, so how could I still get pregnant?
The Fourth Prince said that only after his wife gave birth to a legitimate son, other people would be qualified to have children.
If she accidentally gets pregnant again, she can only deal with it secretly.
Having been with the Fourth Prince for almost five years, Yu Ying'er knew his thoughts very well.
The most criticized thing about the Fourth Prince is his background, which makes him particularly concerned about his children's background.
Yu Ying'er's hand was placed gently on her abdomen, tears kept flowing from her eyes, rolling into her hair and disappearing.
She cried out in despair in her heart, "My child, what should I do with you?"
"Your father has already killed the previous child, and he will definitely not let you go."
"But you are a piece of my flesh and blood. How can I watch others hurt you?"
Yu Ying'er fell into deep pain and struggle.
She had an inexplicable intuition in her heart that she must give birth to this child, otherwise she would regret it for the rest of her life.
Yu Ying'er wiped away her tears fiercely and made up her mind.
No matter how angry the Fourth Prince was, she would protect the child even at the risk of her life.
Then she thought about taking contraceptive pills for a long time and wondered if it would have any impact on the child?
Yu Ying'er, tossing and turning in bed, decided to risk her reputation and ask Concubine Shu for help.
At this time, only Concubine Shu could save her and her child's lives.
There were a lot of things to think about at night, and when Yu Ying'er opened her eyes again, it was already dawn outside.
Since she didn't need to go to the thatched cottage to serve the Fourth Prince today, she slowly boiled water and washed up.
After drinking a glass of warm water, Yu Ying'er carefully pushed open the door. She crawled out through the crack in the door and turned around to close it.
"Miss Ying'er, are you going out?"
The gentle male voice coming from behind startled Yu Ying'er and made her hands tremble.
She quickly turned around and greeted him.
"Slave, please see your Majesty."
"Miss Ying'er, there's no need to be so polite. Are you going to Cining Gate to look for Hongli? Why don't we go together?"
Yu Ying'er couldn't understand what the smiling prince meant.
It is now a period of national mourning for the Empress Dowager. If someone with ulterior motives reports this to the Emperor, there will definitely be no benefit.
Prince Guo doesn't look normal at first glance, so it's better to stay away from him.
Yu Ying'er bowed again and explained respectfully.
"Your Majesty, I have something to do in the kitchen."
"It's my fault. I won't delay Miss Ying'er's meal."
King Guo nodded at her and left first.
Yu Ying'er had something on her mind, so she turned around and put Prince Guo's unusual enthusiasm behind her.
I arrived late today, and there was no one else in the kitchen except a few palace servants who didn't make it in time for dinner.
Yu Ying'er stuffed half a dime into the eunuch who served the meals and begged him to pack lunch and dinner together.
The young eunuch casually stuffed the silver into his purse and reminded him.
"Sister, please come to eat on time from now on. You still need to eat something hot in winter."
"Thank you for the reminder, sir. I'm busy up ahead and can't make it right now."
Yu Ying'er rolled her eyes and replied in a low voice.
Xiao Maizi, who had just been assigned to the kitchen, made an exaggerated guess.
"Hey! Sister, are you serving the master? I'm the little brat who didn't recognize you! If you want to take more food from now on, you can come to me directly."
Yu Ying'er smiled but said nothing.
Having worked as a maid in the palace for several years, she knew well the difficulties faced by newcomers.
The palace servants at the lower level were trying their best to squeeze in and serve their masters, and the young eunuch who was being marginalized was having the same thought.
The quick-witted Xiao Maizi filled the food box brought by Yu Ying'er and gave her some reluctant instructions before she left.
"Sister, next time you come to get your meal, just call my name."
Yu Ying'er smiled and thanked him.
Climbing up is the rule of survival in the palace.
Although palace rules state that those in power cannot beat or kill palace maids at will, punishments such as demotion, salary deduction, and imprisonment are inevitable.
Even worse, some people lost their lives in corners where no one could see them.
The situation Yu Ying'er is facing now is similar to this.
The Fourth Prince's light words could make the baby in the womb disappear like the wind, leaving no trace.
If a young eunuch is so ambitious, she shouldn't be so depressed.
Empress Shu Guifei attended to the Emperor yesterday, and I don’t know if she will go there again today.
After Yu Ying'er rested at the prince's house, she packed a set of the Fourth Prince's usual underwear.
When she arrived at Cining Gate, no one who was keeping vigil had come out yet.
Less than half an hour later, Concubine Hua and her people came out one after another, but there was no sign of Concubine Shu among them.
Yu Ying'er then understood that Concubine Shu was in the Yangxin Palace today to attend to the Emperor's illness.
Seeing that the Fourth Prince and Li Yu had not come out yet, she went to the imperial kitchen as if she knew the place well to bring dinner to the Fourth Prince.
Because the Fourth Prince was living in the thatched cottage to observe mourning on behalf of the Emperor, the Emperor showed special grace and ordered the Imperial Kitchen next to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to prepare meals for him as well.
Yu Ying'er wanted to try her luck and see if she could meet anyone from Yongshou Palace.
This time she was lucky. As soon as she entered the kitchen, she saw Baoque waiting there.
She walked quickly forward and greeted him softly.
"Meet Sister Baoque."
Baoque pretended to be surprised and looked at her in confusion.
"Excuse me, where does my sister work?"
"Sister Baoque, I followed the Fourth Prince into the palace."
Yu Ying'er responded cooperatively.
The two of them chatted casually with questions and answers, and occasionally a young eunuch passed by them but did not pay too much attention to them.
The Emperor and Concubine Shu were waiting for dinner, and they dared not be lazy.
Not long after, Xiao Xia Zi was followed by a group of young eunuchs carrying food boxes. Bao Que nodded to Yu Ying'er and followed them out the door.
After dinner, the emperor personally poured An Lingrong another cup of tea.
"Rong'er, I'm fine now. You can continue to keep vigil for the Queen Mother tomorrow."
When An Lingrong heard this, she knew that the emperor had something important to do tomorrow, and she responded gently.
"I will obey your Majesty. However, Imperial Physician Zhang has instructed you to rest well. Your Majesty, please do not handle government affairs all night long."
"If Your Majesty does not take care of your own health, I will have no choice but to send Hongyao here to accompany you."
After hearing what she said, the emperor swallowed his rebuttal and nodded helplessly.
If Hongyao makes a fuss, it will really shorten people's lives. He should just agree wisely.
As soon as An Lingrong took off her heavy palace dress, Baoque reported in a low voice.
"Master, Yu Ying'er said she might be pregnant. She wants to keep the baby. Please save her."
This sentence revealed too much information. Yu Ying'er was certain that the Fourth Prince would not keep the child.
Then she must have been pregnant before, and it is very likely that the child was killed by the Fourth Prince himself.
An Lingrong motioned Baoque to come closer and whispered a few instructions in her ear.
Baoque looked at her in surprise and asked in a hoarse voice.
"Your Majesty, how did you determine that Yu Ying'er would attack the Fourth Prince?"
"Women are weak, but they become strong when they become mothers."
After An Lingrong had a child, she could better understand the meaning of this sentence.
If the man in the Yangxin Palace endangers her child one day, An Lingrong will not show mercy.