boyutpedia Chapter 119 Noble Lady Fucha Gives Birth to a Daughter
Chapter 119 Noble Lady Fucha Gives Birth to a Daughter
Big Fat Orange, with a gloomy face, hurriedly left Shou Kang Palace.
Seeing this, Su Peisheng, who was following behind him, felt a pang of anxiety.
After hesitating for a long time, she finally asked cautiously:
"Your Majesty, shall we return to the Hall of Mental Cultivation next?"
After hearing this, the chubby orange didn't answer immediately, but remained silent for a while.
Just when Su Peisheng thought the Emperor wouldn't answer, he heard the chubby orange tree slowly say:
"Let's go to Yikun Palace to see Shilan."
Su Peisheng quickly and happily agreed.
He then shouted loudly, "Prepare the carriage for Yikun Palace!"
At this moment, Nian Shilan was having a meal at the table in Yikun Palace.
Suddenly, Zhou Ninghai rushed in to report that the Emperor and others would be arriving soon.
Upon hearing this news, Nian Shilan's chopsticks froze in mid-air.
My appetite, which was originally quite good, vanished without a trace.
However, she could only put up with him for now. Nian Shilan put down her chopsticks.
He quickly instructed Zhou Ninghai, who was standing nearby, to go to the kitchen and add a few more of the dishes that Da Pangju usually liked to eat.
Before long, the big fat orange cat arrived at the entrance of Yikun Palace.
Nian Shilan, who had been waiting there, hurriedly stepped forward and gave a perfunctory bow to the big fat orange.
Big Fat Orange didn't think Nian Shilan was being rude and reached out to help her up.
He gestured for her to sit down as well.
As soon as she sat down, Nian Shilan couldn't help but ask:
"Why has Your Majesty suddenly remembered me today?"
The chubby orange cat frowned slightly and sighed softly:
"Previously, the Empress Dowager invited me to dine at Shou Kang Palace. Unexpectedly, the Empress Dowager suddenly brought up a matter that put me in a very difficult position."
So much so that I didn't even have time to eat that meal.
After hearing this, Nian Shilan muttered to herself:
So this old fellow couldn't get food at my place, so he came to eat here.
However, she naturally dared not say this to his face, but simply smiled and said:
"No matter what it is, your health is the most important thing, Your Majesty. Please have your meal first."
Songzhi had a basin of water brought up, and Da Pangju washed his hands.
Upon hearing this, the chubby orange nodded in satisfaction and gently patted Nian Shilan's hand, saying:
"Shilan understands my heart best and knows how to care for me."
The eunuchs and palace maids set the food on the table one by one.
Big Fat Orange looked at the dishes on the table, all of which were his favorites, and his expression softened slightly.
Nian Shilan picked out Da Pangju's favorite dishes.
Big Orange took a few bites of food and slowly said:
"Today, the Empress Dowager mentioned the matter of selecting concubines, saying that the imperial harem has few offspring and that I should fill the harem."
As he spoke, he glanced at Nian Shilan sitting to the side out of the corner of his eye.
Upon hearing this, Nian Shilan paused for a moment while holding her chopsticks, but quickly resumed her normal movements.
She wasn't particularly interested in the talent show.
I even wish this big, fat orange cat had more concubines in its harem.
That way, the big, fat orange cat won't have as much time to come to her.
It was unexpected that the Empress Dowager, who was already partially paralyzed, would still have the leisure to worry about these things.
Seeing Nian Shilan's reaction, Big Fat Orange assumed that Nian Shilan was worried about falling out of favor after the talent show.
Big Fat Orange gently grasped Nian Shilan's hand with its broad, calloused palm.
He comforted her, saying, "Shilan, don't worry. No matter how many new women enter the harem..."
Shilan is the most important person in my heart.
Upon hearing this, Nian Shilan immediately lowered her eyes, adopting a slightly sad expression.
She said, "Now that Your Majesty has said so, I am at ease."
After all, the imperial selection process was a crucial event for ensuring the continuation of the royal family's lineage.
Your Majesty also hopes that Your Majesty will have many children.
Upon hearing this, the chubby orange-haired dragon was overjoyed, "Shilan is becoming more and more righteous."
Nian Shilan said, "I only hope that Your Majesty can be better, and then I will be happy."
"I naturally know Shilan's intentions. In fact, this selection of concubines was proposed by the Empress."
However, I do not intend for the Empress to be in charge of this selection of concubines.
"I wish to have Shilan handle this. What do you think, Shilan?"
Nian Shilan was startled; she hadn't expected the old man to entrust this matter to her again.
However, the thought of the Empress finding out that this matter had fallen into her hands would surely make that old woman furious.
Thinking of this, Nian Shilan couldn't help but smile smugly.
Nian Shilan said with emotion:
"Since Your Majesty trusts me so much, I will do my utmost to handle this matter properly."
The chubby orange cat nodded in satisfaction.
"Very well, then I entrust this matter to you, Shilan, with peace of mind."
After the fat orange cat left, Nian Shilan led her people to Yanxi Palace.
Throughout the journey, Nian Shilan walked with her head held high and her steps were brisk, displaying her arrogant and domineering attitude.
The Empress in Jingren Palace soon heard that the Emperor had agreed to the selection of concubines, but then entrusted the matter to Nian Shilan.
The empress once again performed a dramatic change of expression, and the teacups on the table suffered the consequences once more.
Meanwhile, Nian Shilan arrived at Tingxi Palace in a great hurry.
Upon entering the hall, one could see Fucha Peiyun sitting on a couch, drinking tea.
Nian Shilan walked straight up to her, crossed her arms, and said:
"The old man is going to hold a talent show, are you aware of this?"
Fucha Peiyun put down her teacup, nodded slightly, and replied, "I understand."
Nian Shilan raised her eyebrows, her face showing disdain, and snorted coldly:
"This talent show is once again the Empress's old lady's!"
What is she planning?
Fucha Peiyun slowly poured Nian Shilan a cup of tea.
"The empress selection will be the same as the previous one."
I want to select a few people who are as obedient and easy to manage as An Lingrong.
Now that she has no usable pieces left, she naturally has to think of a way.
Upon hearing this, Nian Shilan snorted coldly:
"Hmph, that old woman has quite the dream!"
This time, that old guy has once again handed the talent show over to me.
How could she possibly have the right to haphazardly cram people in?
Fucha Peiyun raised an eyebrow and smiled slightly.
"The Imperial Noble Consort is highly skilled."
Back then, the Empress was able to get An Lingrong to work for her.
It's simply because An Lingrong doesn't understand what kind of person the Empress really is.
Nian Shilan sneered, her gaze sharp as she said:
"Since that's the case, then this time during the selection of concubines, I will make sure those young girls see the true face of the Empress."
Let's see which fool will dare to serve the Empress then!
Fucha Peiyun smiled and said, "That's good."
Nian Shilan: "Seeing you like this, I'm relieved."
Fucha Peiyun: "You don't know me. I don't care about that little bit of favor."
All I need to do is train Hongchang well; the more stable we are, the better.
The more desperate the empress is, the less tolerant the emperor will be of her.
You don't need to worry about me.
Nian Shilan snorted, "When have I ever worried about you?"
Nian Shilan paused for a moment, then said, "Let's play mahjong. Let's call Consort Fang and the others over."
This person is getting carried away playing mahjong. Fucha Peiyun looked at Nian Shilan.
"Why don't we fight in your palace? Why do we have to come here?"
Nian Shilan rolled her eyes at Fucha Peiyun.
"I'll come here whenever I want, why ask so many questions?"
Besides, you don't know the situation on my end."
Fucha Peiyun: "You mean the 'Joyful Fragrance' in your palace? Wasn't that incense replaced by the Emperor a long time ago?"
"Even after using it for so long, I still feel there are still residues," said Nian Shilan.
Even without any residue, I still feel disgusted.
Consort Fang has finally gotten pregnant again; let's hope nothing goes wrong again.
Although Consort Fang resides in my palace, Lingkun Palace, I don't usually allow her to stay in my main palace.
That old man is disgusting; he didn't even suggest that Consort Fang be moved to a different palace when she was pregnant.
Sometimes I really want him to be childless and without descendants.
Nian Shilan spoke the last four words in a low voice.
If Fucha Peiyun hadn't transmigrated already pregnant, and if the original owner's wish hadn't been to protect the child...
She had also considered making the chubby orange cub infertile.
Such a person doesn't deserve to have children.
Nian Shilan is also a proud and tsundere with a sharp tongue but a soft heart.
Fucha Peiyun smiled helplessly and had no choice but to order someone to invite Consort Fang and the others.
Before long, Consort Fang, Shen Meizhuang, Noble Lady Chun, and Consort Lian arrived.
The group sat together and started playing mahjong.
While touching the cards, Nian Shilan talked about the upcoming talent show.
"In this selection, I will definitely choose some difficult girls to handle, just to annoy the Empress."
Fucha Peiyun chuckled and joked, "Your Highness, that's quite a cunning move."
Everyone knew there would be a sudden talent show, and it would be a lie to say they weren't uneasy.
But influenced by Nian Shilan and Fucha Peiyun, his unease lessened considerably.
Of course, Shen Meizhuang was the most uneasy among them, because the others were all pregnant.
And all she could rely on was this little bit of affection.
But she had long known that this favor was unreliable.
However, Shen Meizhuang wasn't a pessimistic person. Could things have gotten any worse than when she was framed for faking a pregnancy?
More than anything else, Shen Meizhuang was concerned about how Consort Jing was doing at the Yuanmingyuan.
Has she given birth yet?
Fucha Peiyun noticed that Chun'er and the others seemed somewhat distracted while playing mahjong, and said...
"Even if there is a selection of candidates, don't worry, the Emperor's favor in the palace is only temporary."
But you are both pregnant, as long as you give birth safely...
From now on, you'll have something to look forward to.
The Empress and the Imperial Noble Consort will also ask the Emperor to elevate your ranks.
"We can't let you guys get trampled on by a few newbies."
Although Nian Shilan didn't say anything, everyone knew that she was tacitly agreeing with Fucha Peiyun's words.
Consort Fang reacted the fastest, immediately speaking to Fucha Peiyun and Nian Shilan.
Chun'er and Consort Lian weren't fools either, and they quickly looked at the two with gratitude.
Several people said in unison, "We thank the Imperial Noble Consort and the Noble Consort Shu for their great kindness."
The concubines will never forget the great kindness shown to the two empresses.
Nian Shilan waved her hand, "Play cards, play cards."
Fucha Peiyun also did not forget Shen Meizhuang.
"Consort Hui, you don't need to be anxious."
This talent show is not that simple. From the preliminary selection to the final selection, there is still a long period of time in between!
During this period, you were basically the one serving me in bed.
I believe you will get pregnant soon.
Shen Meizhuang was quite surprised to hear this.
Before this, she had never imagined that Fucha Peiyun would go to such lengths to comfort her.
However, after this period of contact with Fucha Peiyun,
Shen Meizhuang gained some new understanding and knowledge about her.
This once arrogant and rude Consort Fucha seems to have undergone a tremendous transformation.
The current Consort Shu is no longer the detestable Noble Lady Fucha she once was.
The imperial harem is a giant melting pot, capable of rapidly changing a person.
Fucha Peiyun was undoubtedly among those who entered the palace.
The first one to wake up and grow.
Thinking of this, Shen Meizhuang couldn't help but feel admiration for the Consort Shu in front of her.
Compared to what Zhen Huan said before about mutual support...
Yet he monopolized the emperor's favor all by himself.
This Consort Shu, with whom she had only a casual relationship, frequently pushed the Emperor towards them.
Shen Meizhuang also knew that this was because Consort Shu didn't care about the Emperor's favor.
That's why they're giving their favor to them.
But they did genuinely benefit, so if we were to dwell on these things...
That would be ingratitude.
Shen Meizhuang smiled faintly:
"Thank you for your comfort, Your Majesty. Meizhuang understands."
After exchanging a few more jokes, everyone refocused on the card game.
Shen Meizhuang asked, "I wonder how Consort Jing and the others are doing at the Yuanmingyuan?"
Has the baby been born yet?
Nian Shilan, without even looking up, stared at the cards in her hand and said, "Not yet."
Fucha Peiyun said, "It should be within the next few days."
Shen Meizhuang breathed a sigh of relief, "I hope everything goes smoothly."
At this moment, Chun'er played a card and excitedly shouted:
"Pong!" Everyone's attention was drawn back to the card game.
Suddenly, a commotion broke out outside.
Nian Shilan frowned and impatiently told Zhou Ninghai to go out and check.
Before long, Zhou Ninghai hurriedly returned.
He walked in quickly, his face beaming with joy, supporting his limp leg.
After bowing to everyone, he said with a smile:
"Your Majesties, this is a joyous occasion!"
News has just come from the Old Summer Palace.
Consort Jing gave birth to a healthy baby girl early this morning. Both mother and daughter are doing well!
Upon hearing this, Nian Shilan's hand trembled, and the card she had been playing with slipped from her grasp and fell onto the table.
A quiet sense of relief washed over her, and a smile slowly spread across her face.
Everyone present was delighted to hear this good news and began whispering among themselves.
Shen Meizhuang smiled even more broadly, her eyes crinkling with joy, and she said happily:
This is truly a joyous occasion!
"Consort Jing has always been gentle and kind; now that she has given birth to a princess, she is truly blessed."
Nian Shilan nodded slightly and said:
"In that case, we should prepare some gifts and send them to the Yuanmingyuan."
Fucha Peiyun nodded in agreement, “Of course, this gift should be both valuable and unique in order to show our sincerity.”
At this moment, Chun'er's eyes lit up, and she clapped her hands and said:
"I know what to give! A handkerchief I embroidered myself."
It's embroidered with cute little rabbits; Consort Jing will surely love it.
Everyone laughed, and Consort Fang scolded playfully:
"You little rascal, your handkerchief is just an extra item at best."
Chun'er stuck out her tongue.
Fucha Peiyun said, "Consort Jing has given birth. Consort Jin and Consort Xin's due dates are only a few days apart from Consort Jing's."
We're not just sending a gift.
After hearing this, Nian Shilan raised her eyebrows slightly and said, "You're right. These gifts need to be prepared carefully."
However, these people have different preferences, so it will take some effort.
Fucha Peiyun: "They are both carrying princesses in their wombs, these beautiful clothes..."
Shoes and socks are essential; since my embroidery skills aren't great, I'll just prepare a few sets of small shoes and socks.
Nian Shilan said, "I would rather send a few exquisite longevity locks instead."
Consort Lian said, "Your embroidery skills are quite good; you've embroidered several little outfits recently."
This is just a small token of my appreciation.
Fucha Peiyun nodded. She had brought up embroidery because she was worried that Lian Chang wouldn't have anything of value in their hands.
She specifically mentioned that if she were to give a gift, it certainly wouldn't be just a few pairs of shoes.