jdhmnovel Chapter 159 Waiting
Chapter 159 Waiting
"Shuang'er, I'm so scared! Go to the Yangxin Palace and Shoukang Palace and report the news!"
When Concubine Ke heard what the nanny said, she became flustered unconsciously and completely ignored Jingren Palace.
Fortunately, Shuang'er was still clear-headed and sent people to the Yangxin Palace, Shoukang Palace, Jingren Palace and Yiku Palace to report the news.
The queen, who was nearby, got the news first. She looked at Jianqiu with admiration.
"I have nothing to do here, please go to Yanxi Palace and guard it."
"Whatever happens, report it promptly."
When a concubine gives birth, even if she is in confinement, she must be informed of the developments in the Yanx Palace in a timely manner.
Jianqiu arrived at the Yanx Palace first. She immediately went to find the person guarding the door to find out what was going on.
Upon learning that Concubine Ke was still howling in the delivery room, he quickly gave orders.
"While the small kitchen is boiling water, I'll also prepare some of Mr. Ke's favorite meals."
"Giving birth is very physically demanding, so you need to replenish your energy."
"Have you sent for the imperial physician?"
"If Qiu agrees, I will send someone out just now."
Although Jianqiu's position is low, he represents Jingren Palace.
Shuang'er didn't dare let other palace servants come to receive her.
"I'm watching outside, please go into the delivery room and see if there's anything I can help you with."
Jianqiu was hostile towards Concubine Ke's pregnancy, but she still had to save face.
Hua Fei, who was feeding poultry in Yiku Palace, heard the news of Ke Guiren's rebellion and threw the basket in her hand.
"Songzhi, please help me wash up."
The Jiang brothers said that Concubine Ke’s pregnancy was very uncertain, so she should wear a plain palace dress to avoid offending the emperor.
When Concubine Hua rushed into the Yanx Palace, she could hear Concubine Ke's loud cries of pain at the door.
She gestured to Jianqiu not to be so polite and continued asking.
"I remember that Noble Lady Li Ke was still a few days away from giving birth. How could she have entered the delivery room so early?"
"Your Highness, Concubine Hua, Concubine Ke accidentally bumped into the door and hit her stomach."
Jianqiu had already ordered people to deal with the small stones at the threshold, and now they couldn't find anything when they went to check.
Concubine Hua knew that Concubine Ke’s premature birth was definitely related to Jingren Palace, but she had no intention of asking further questions.
As long as the queen does not extend her claws to Yiku Palace and Yonghe Palace, they can live in peace for the time being.
"How's it going in the delivery room?"
"The midwife said that Consort Ke had just started her period, and she wasn't expected to have any major movement during the day."
"Okay, I understand."
Concubine Hua lamented in her heart the cruelty of the Queen's actions. Concubine Ke, who was pregnant, would definitely suffer some hardships during childbirth.
There was too much noise in the next door Yanx Palace. When the palace servants hurried out to report the news, An Lingrong had a guess and asked Baoque to keep an eye on that place.
It was not until Concubine Hua's sedan chair appeared on the long street that she was sure that Concubine Ke had an accident.
An Lingrong stroked her seven-month-old belly and gave the order calmly.
"Bao Que, send someone to monitor the long street. If anyone from Shoukang Palace or Yangxin Palace shows up, we'll also go to Yanxi Palace."
One of the twins in my belly was too active and would punch and move around from time to time.
She was afraid that if she left too early, the noise of the coming and going would wake up the sleeping baby, causing her stomach to churn again.
The emperor, who was handling memorials in the Yangxin Palace, frowned when he heard Su Peisheng's report.
"Let Concubine Hua take care of the Yanxi Palace first. I will go there when I am done with my work."
"Su Peisheng, send someone to tell Concubine Shu privately that she is in advanced stage of pregnancy... Never mind, Concubine Shu always knows her limits."
Concubine Shu followed the imperial physician's instructions, reduced the amount of her meals, and walked around the palace several times every day. She was less troublesome than Concubine Ke, who acted on her own.
Although the emperor had long known that Concubine Ke's baby was a prince, he had no intention of giving him special care.
He was wondering who would be the most suitable person to raise the child.
The Empress and Concubine Hua are both unsuitable, as are the other childless elderly women, Concubine Duan, Concubine Jing...
The emperor reviewed the women in the harem and continued to review the memorials with a sullen face, as if the childbirth of Concubine Ke in the Yanx Palace was just a trivial matter.
As soon as An Lingrong learned that Shoukang Palace had sent someone to settle the Sixth Prince, she followed him there.
"Sister Hua Fei, how is Concubine Ke?"
Hua Fei looked at her big belly worriedly.
"Sister Shufei, please sit down."
"The imperial physician said that Lady Ke will suffer a great punishment."
Her tone was very complicated. Those who wanted to have children were forced to have abortions, and those who could have children did not take care of themselves and might even bring harm to the fetus in their womb.
Concubine Hua glanced at the delivery room and whispered to An Lingrong.
"Sister Shufei, it will take some time for Concubine Ke to give birth. Why don't you go back to Yonghe Palace and wait."
The woman made a lot of noise during labor, and it was obvious that Concubine Ke was not someone who could endure it. Concubine Hua was afraid that she would give birth prematurely after being stimulated.
An Lingrong glanced at Sun Zhuxi who was staring at the delivery room and shook her head slightly.
"Don't worry, Sister Hua Fei. I know what to do."
She had already taken pregnancy-preserving pills, so she could handle this kind of situation.
The Queen Mother's people are waiting here. How can she leave first and give them an opportunity to use her as a weapon?
An Lingrong believed that as soon as she left the Yanx Palace, Jianqiu would spread the news that she was arrogant because of her son.
She glanced at the concubines who were anxiously waiting in the main hall, and she didn't know how much sincerity there was in them.
Concubine Jing stared at the delivery room with eager eyes, and every cry of pain from Concubine Ke would make her face change.
An Lingrong and Concubine Hua looked at each other. The dragon fetus had not yet been born, but those who coveted the child were already waiting.
The birth of Concubine Ke was a big event. Except for the Empress and Concubine Duan, all the concubines in the palace were guarding the Yanx Palace.
Shen Meizhuang, who had not been seen for more than two months, had a pale look on her face. Zhen Huan, who was sitting next to her, chatted with her from time to time.
It sounded like some soothing words.
This time, He Chang did not follow her elder sister. Instead, she chose a corner to stay. Like Concubine Chun who had lost weight, she lowered her head and no one knew what she was thinking about.
They waited from morning to afternoon, and Concubine Ke, who had eaten five times, was still shouting.
An Lingrong missed the break and couldn't help but doze off in her chair.
Baoque and Baoli stared at it intently, one standing on each side to watch over it.
"The Emperor has arrived!"
An Lingrong was suddenly awakened by the shrill voice, and with the help of Baoque, she bowed with everyone else.
As she stood up she glanced outside and it seemed to be getting dark.
The emperor, who walked with the swift steps of a dragon and a tiger, sat down at the top and asked in a deep voice.
"Hua Fei, how is the situation in the delivery room?"
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Physician says that Concubine Ke has taken too good care of the fetus, and the birth will be difficult."
Everyone guarding the house knew the news, so there was no need for Concubine Hua to hide it.
The emperor turned the jade ring on his thumb without saying anything.
After a long time, he swept his sharp eyes around the room.
"Shufei, you are pregnant and you have the Sixth Prince to take care of. You should go back early."
The emperor's words were so shocking that An Lingrong woke up from her sleepiness.
She was about to pretend to refuse when the person sitting at the top spoke again.
"Princess Hui is not feeling well, please send her back to rest."
The implication is that Concubine Wan no longer needs to wait in the Yanx Palace.
Concubine Shu and Concubine Hui are pregnant, but why can Concubine Wan also go back to rest?
Concubine Cao, who was waiting for Princess Wen Yi, had tears in her eyes instantly.