Chapter 114: Concubine Becomes Concubine 21
On February 11th of the third year of Yongzheng's reign, the festive atmosphere had not yet completely passed and the Forbidden City was still filled with a festive atmosphere.
In Chengqian Palace, because the imperial physician asserted that Sheng Huan's due date would be in the next few days, everyone in the palace was on high alert amid the festive atmosphere.
At noon, Sheng Huan had just eaten some snacks when he felt something strange in his stomach.
"Master, what's wrong with you?"
Fu Yue had been on high alert these days, and she immediately noticed that Sheng Huan looked strange, and quickly held her arm, with a look of tension on her face.
Sheng Huan's lips turned pale as he held her wrist, and even a cold sweat appeared on his face: "I, I feel like I'm about to give birth..."
As soon as she finished speaking, the color of her skirt seemed to become slightly darker.
"Master, it's okay. I'll help you to the delivery room. The emperor has already made arrangements for the midwife and the imperial physician." Fu Yue's heart skipped a beat when she saw this, but she didn't dare show panic on her face, for fear of affecting Sheng Huan. Her tone was gentle, soothing and calming.
Sheng Huan nodded randomly, seeming to be in pain.
Fu Xue, who was standing by, noticed the situation and quickly bowed: "I will go to the Yangxin Palace to inform the emperor immediately!"
Before leaving, Fu Xue couldn't help but look at the pale-faced Sheng Huan with concern, then turned and left.
At this time, Sheng Huan was also supported by Fu Yue and another palace maid into the delivery room.
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Yangxindian
After reviewing the memorials, Yongzheng discussed some state affairs with Prince Yi, and then the two began to play chess.
For some reason, his eyelids suddenly twitched violently. He felt as if something had happened and felt an inexplicable panic in his heart.
Prince Yi picked up the black piece and put it down. He looked at Yongzheng with some concern: "My royal brother is tired. There have been a lot of things these days. Why don't you take a rest first?"
Yongzheng placed the white piece down, and upon hearing this, he rubbed his temples: "I don't know why, but I suddenly feel a little breathless, and I feel like something has happened."
He suddenly raised his voice and said, "Su Peisheng."
Su Peisheng heard the noise and came in from outside. He bowed and said, "Your Majesty."
Yongzheng twisted the chess piece, still worried, thinking of Sheng Huan, he said, "Go to Chengqian Palace to see how Concubine Xian is doing."
"Whoo."
Although Yongzheng's order was somewhat confusing, Su Peisheng, as the chief eunuch beside him, knew that the emperor was very worried about Concubine Xian's health.
After Su Peisheng left, Prince Yi looked at Yongzheng and comforted him, "Don't worry, my brother. The virtuous concubine is blessed by heaven. Moreover, there are so many imperial doctors accompanying her. She will be fine."
As a good brother of Yongzheng, Prince Yi had been getting along with Yongzheng for some time and naturally knew that Yongzheng was a little too nervous about the virtuous concubine, and also knew that the virtuous concubine was in poor health.
He had previously thought that his royal brother was just putting on an act to annoy Yinsi and the others, but that was obviously not the case.
"Yeah." Yongzheng turned the Buddhist beads in his hand and muttered to himself, "It will be fine."
But his panic did not subside, and he couldn't help but stand up: "Thirteenth brother..."
Before Yongzheng could finish his words, Su Peisheng, who had just left, ran in with a panicked look on his face.
"Your Majesty, someone from Chengqian Palace came and said that Concubine Xian had started the movement!"
"Show off!"
Upon hearing this, Yongzheng's face changed drastically. He immediately forgot about Prince Yi and walked away. His steps were incredibly fast.
Prince Yi, who witnessed all this, suppressed his inner astonishment and shook his head with amusement. He began to worry about Yongzheng.
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All the concubines who had been keeping an eye on the rebellion in the harem knew the news of Sheng Huan's rebellion.
Yikun Palace
Concubine Nian was indifferent. After all, who knew whether Sheng Huan could be born safely? She didn't want to go there and be unlucky. It was not until she heard that Yongzheng had also gone there that she suddenly stood up.
"Is the Emperor really gone?"
Luzhu nodded: "That's what the spy said."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Nian's face flashed with resentment and anxiety: "Quick, hurry up and dress me up!"
When everyone in the harem learned that Yongzheng was coming, they immediately dressed up and tried to leave an impression on him.
Yongshou Palace Side Hall
The confined noble lady Niu Hulu was lying on the bed. She heard the news about the virtuous concubine of Chengqian Palace in a daze. She suddenly woke up with a distorted face.
"This bitch! I don't believe she can successfully give birth to the emperor's child!"
She pulled out a doll from the bed. On the doll was a date of birth of an unknown person. Then, she took out a long silver needle and viciously stabbed it into the doll's abdomen. A strange light flashed in her eyes:
"Go to hell, go to hell, all of you go to hell!"
Nanny Chai had just brought in the food and witnessed this scene. She almost fainted from fright.
This art of exorcism is a taboo in the palace.
"Shut your mouth!" When Noblewoman Niu Hulu noticed who was coming, she glared at Nanny Chai with a fierce and crazy look.
Madam Chai knelt down with a plop and shook her head quickly: "Master, rest assured, I won't let anyone know!"
But she was thinking in her heart that Noble Lady Niohuru had gone crazy. If this matter were to get out, she would probably die with her. It was obvious that she could not stay in Yongshou Palace any longer.