Chapter 99 I can't think of a name for this chapter
Fortunately, the facts were far different from what Ji Yunqing had guessed, and Ai Ye was not here to inform her that something had gone wrong.
"I am here to ask to see Concubine Ji. The princess has something to tell you."
Is there something wrong, Princess?
Ji Yunqing's heart tightened when she heard this. She touched her big belly which could not be covered at all and felt a dilemma.
Nanny An knew that her master was in poor health and it was not appropriate to let outsiders know, so she smiled and politely declined.
"The master hasn't gotten up yet. Miss Ai Ye, just speak directly. I will inform the master when she wakes up."
Not awake yet?
Ai Ye was stunned for a moment. She even looked up at the sky again. It was bright in the sky and the sun was almost up at noon. Concubine Ji hadn't gotten up yet?
Knowing that they don't have to pay their respects to the princess, the masters will get up a little later, but not this late, right?
However, the master's affairs were not something a servant like Ai Ye could comment on, so she stated her purpose straightforwardly.
"It's a rare Mid-Autumn Festival. Princess, please understand the hard work of everyone in the mansion. You can invite all the relatives to come to the mansion tomorrow for a chat. But don't forget the rules."
After listening to Ai Ye's words, Nanny An immediately agreed, "The princess is kind."
Only after sending the people away did Nanny An return to the room.
"master"
Ji Yunqing nodded directly to indicate that he had heard it.
"I heard about this, but I'm shy by nature and don't like to communicate with people, so I won't invite you!"
Nanny An looked at her "shy by nature" master and the corners of her mouth twitched.
No matter how much you emphasize it, this is not my personality.
Princess Courtyard
"Your Majesty, the matter has been notified. Tomorrow, the ladies of each courtyard may come over. Do you want to go and see them? I can prepare in advance."
Prince Zhao put down the teacup in his hand and said in a cold and pleasant voice: "No need to prepare. I will not be in the palace tomorrow. The princess will make the decision if there is anything."
"That's it"
Hearing this answer, the princess felt relieved, as it proved that the prince was not falling in love with another girl.
In fact, at the beginning, the princess only mentioned Concubine Jian and the two concubines who had just given birth to children, and wanted their families to come and take a look.
Maybe something happened during the Mid-Autumn Festival some time ago. After hearing about it, Concubine Jian was worried all day long. It seems that the situation is not good.
The princess was worried that the baby in her womb would be affected, so she wanted Concubine Jian's mother to come and comfort her.
As for the two concubines, she just mentioned them in passing. She couldn't just give special treatment to Concubine Jian, right?
Unexpectedly, after she finished speaking, King Zhao said: "Since you want to invite them, why not take advantage of the Mid-Autumn Festival and ask all the courtyards to meet their relatives."
At this time, King Zhao thought of Ji's aggrieved little face. She was also pregnant. Subconsciously, he didn't want her to feel treated unfairly.
It is obvious that other people get the same treatment when they get pregnant and give birth.
As for whether or not he could see his family, King Zhao didn't care.
After hearing what Prince Zhao said, the princess paused for a moment and quickly thought about whether the prince had taken a fancy to a certain girl.
It was not until the prince said that he would not be in the palace tomorrow that the princess felt reluctantly comforted.
The prince might have simply mentioned it and not taken the opportunity to see the newcomer.
Early next morning
The palace began to become lively, and each courtyard received its own relatives.
Concubine Jian, who was the focus of the princess's attention, was delighted for a moment when she heard that her mother was coming, but then her joy faded away.
Forced to show a grateful smile: "Thank you, Princess."
Because she was always in a trance and looked unsightly during this period, no one could see that she was reluctant.
When Madam Jian came over, Concubine Jian was waiting in her own room in the main courtyard.
When Madam Jian saw the man, she said, "My dear daughter, you are really successful. You can actually live in such a nice yard!"
"Mother, this is the princess's yard. She asked me to stay here temporarily." Madam Jian stood up with difficulty despite her big belly and slowly walked towards her mother whom she had not seen for a long time.
“That’s not bad either.”
After looking at the whole room, Madam Jian looked at her daughter and frowned, "Why do you look like this?"
Hearing her mother's distressed words, Concubine Jian felt warm in her heart and choked up, "Mother, I... am pregnant."
At this time, Madam Jian came over, got close to her and lowered her voice: "Is the princess trying to harm you? It's much easier for her to harm you if she puts you by her side."
"No, no."
Concubine Jian hurriedly shook her head, "The princess attaches great importance to my child, but I am afraid..."
"What are you afraid of? Women have to give birth to children. Everything will be fine after this."
Madam Jian was a scholar after all, so she was quick-witted and figured out the princess' intention: "The princess wants to adopt your son?"
Concubine Jian nodded silently. She had been weak since childhood and thought it was fine this way. During this period of time, it seemed that if it weren't for the princess, she wouldn't have been able to keep the child with her cleverness.
“That’s great!”
Madam Jian immediately clapped her hands and said happily: "Your child has been taken away, so it's just right for you to raise your nephew.
Your sister-in-law is about to give birth, so when the time comes, bring your nephew over and raise him with you, so that he can also enjoy wealth and glory!"
She dreamed big: "When the time comes, your son will grow up with your nephew. This is a bond they have had since childhood, and they will definitely have a bright future together."
Concubine Jian shook her head: "Mother, this is not appropriate, right?"
My nephew has a father and a mother, so how can he be raised by an aunt like her for no reason?
"Why is it inappropriate?"
Madam Jian suddenly raised her voice: "I think you are just lazy. When your child is taken away, will the princess not compensate you? When the time comes, you can say that you want to raise your nephew, and she will definitely agree."
The princess has a kind personality, but Concubine Jian feels that she should not push her luck further.
Besides, the princess is raising her child and will definitely treat her well in the future, but she has lost this kindness. How will she live in the future?
Will the prince think that she is ignorant and greedy?
The girl refused to give in, so Mrs. Jane thought about it and came up with another idea.
"How about this, when you are about to give birth, you can make a scene and ask to give birth at our house. Your sister-in-law is about the same period of pregnancy as you are. Feed her a bowl of labor-inducing medicine and say that you gave birth to two children.
This is even better. If you give birth to a daughter, and your sister-in-law gives birth to a boy, our family will not lose out no matter how we calculate it."
Confusion of the royal bloodline, Concubine Jian's heart almost jumped out of her chest just by hearing the words, and she hurriedly stopped it: "This won't work, it really won't work"
"Why not? I think you just don't feel sorry for your nephew. He can still support you in the future. As an aunt, can't you be nicer to him?"
Madam Jian thought her idea was brilliant. Thinking further ahead, if the princess had no children, wouldn't she be raising her eldest grandson as her own son?
Concubine Jian firmly disagreed. As soon as the mother and daughter finished lunch, she asked the maid to quickly ask her mother to go back.