OBS Chapter 407 Concubine Liang’s Purpose
Chapter 407 Concubine Liang’s Purpose
After returning to Changchun Palace, Ruoli asked in confusion: "Your Majesty, you are in good health and may have a chance to conceive an heir to the throne in the future. Why do you want to adopt someone else's child?"
"Forgive me for saying something unpleasant... It would be fine if Concubine Zhou gave birth to a prince, but what's the point of raising a sickly princess?"
Concubine Liang said gently: "No matter how sick the princess is, she is still your Majesty's daughter."
Ruoli understood this time.
Your Majesty has so few children, no matter which concubine you forget, you will never forget your own children.
Especially since the Second Princess is frail, His Majesty will feel even more distressed.
Your Majesty has been spending more time in Changchun Palace. With all this going on, are you still afraid that you won't have the chance to conceive an heir to the throne?
Moreover, everyone in the palace knew that the second princess was born with a deficiency and might not live past her first birthday. But the queen was willing to take on this hot potato, which showed her kindness.
Ruoli smiled and said, "If the Second Princess can really be adopted by the Queen, it will be the blessing she has cultivated for eight lifetimes!"
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Pear Blossom Pavilion.
Once they separated, they might never have the chance to meet again for the rest of their lives. Concubine Zhou cherished the last time she spent with the second princess.
She leaned on the soft pillow, hugged the second princess with her only arm, lowered her head and touched her cheek, and said with tears in her eyes: "Daughter, don't blame your mother for being cruel. Only by following Concubine Xue can you have a better life..."
Caiyi couldn't help but lower her head and wiped her tears, but still advised: "My lady, I heard that crying during confinement will cause confinement diseases, so please don't be sad..."
Concubine Zhou sniffed and said, "Yes! Although the Second Princess is a little weak, at least she was born safely. I should be happy!"
At this time, Li Changde's voice rang out from outside: "His Majesty has arrived --!!!"
The tall figure of the emperor strode in from outside, and the palace servants knelt down and saluted: "Your servants pay homage to His Majesty. Long live His Majesty!"
Just as Lady Zhou was about to stand up, Nangong Xuanyu raised his hand to stop her: "You are weak, no need to be polite."
Then, he carefully took the second princess, held her in his arms, and asked with a smile: "Is this my second princess?"
He does look weak. Just his body size alone is much smaller than when Yun'er was just born.
But that’s okay.
The most skilled doctors and the most precious medicinal materials of the Great Zhou Dynasty are all in the palace, and they can always make the Second Princess healthy.
Concubine Zhou smiled and nodded: "Yes, this is the second princess that I gave birth to for Your Majesty!"
Nangong Xuanyu said gently: "You have worked hard."
Concubine Zhou considered what to say next, and her attitude became more respectful: "It is my blessing to be able to give birth to children for Your Majesty. It is not hard for me."
Nangong Xuanyu looked at her pale face, was silent for a while, and then said: "Just rest assured and take care of yourself. The Second Princess will stay with you for this month."
Palace concubines who are not qualified to raise the royal heir will usually be taken away after the heir is born.
Concubine Zhou's situation was rather special. She thought that being able to spend a few more days with the Second Princess was already a gift from God. Unexpectedly, His Majesty was willing to let the Second Princess stay with her until the full moon!
Concubine Zhou cried with joy, "Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Seeing that His Majesty was in a good mood at the moment, she finally mustered up the courage and bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I know that I have no talent or virtue, and I don't want the Second Princess to be ridiculed because of me when she grows up."
"So...so I dare to ask Concubine Xue to raise the second princess. I beg Your Majesty to grant my wish!"
Nangong Xuanyu looked down at Concubine Zhou and said, "If I remember correctly, there is no friendship between you and Concubine Xue. Why do you want Concubine Xue to be the foster mother of the second princess?"
Concubine Zhou said respectfully, "Your Majesty, because I trust the character of Concubine Xue, I will leave the Second Princess to Concubine Xue to raise. I am relieved."
"Besides, the second princess is born with a congenital deficiency. The imperial physician also said that she will not be cured until she is one year old. I am really worried about leaving the second princess to be raised by others."
"I heard that Concubine Xue...can no longer get pregnant. If the Second Princess becomes her daughter, she will definitely treat her as her own and take care of everything for her personally. Only in this way can the Second Princess hope to live past one year old and grow up safely!"
"I also know... that my idea is a bit selfish, but this is the last thing I can do for the Second Princess..."
"Please grant me your Majesty's blessing!"
Nangong Xuanyu did not dote on Concubine Zhou very much. She only slept with him once or twice before she became pregnant. But a mother's love for her child is indeed touching.
In terms of position and seniority, the person in the harem who is most qualified to raise the royal heir is Concubine Liang.
When the eldest prince died, Concubine Liang had never recovered from the grief. She had always been sensible, and this was the first time she had asked him for something since she was a child.
But what Concubine Zhou said also made sense.
After Concubine Xue had a miscarriage, she was unable to have children again. If she had a second princess, she would no longer be depressed and would take good care of her only daughter.
"I will consider this matter carefully."
Concubine Zhou knew that she was insignificant and could not influence His Majesty's decision, but it was good news for her that His Majesty was willing to consider her proposal.
"Yes."
At the latest, she would know where the Second Princess was going before her full moon birthday.
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Yanxi Palace.
Concubine Xue was aloof and never concerned about what was happening outside. But today, she was acting out of character and kept asking, "...Did Concubine Zhou send any news? What did His Majesty say?"
Yu Mei came in from outside and reported what happened.
After listening to this, Concubine Xue frowned, with a hint of worry between her cold eyes: "I like children, but if the Second Princess has a better candidate for a foster mother, I will be disappointed, but I don't want to force it."
"But Concubine Liang...she can't take good care of the Second Princess."
How can a person who disguises herself every day for the position of queen truly love the second princess, even if she appears to be impeccable on the surface?
The Second Princess is so weak, if she is not taken care of with all my heart, how can she grow up...
Xuepin thought about it and felt her heart tighten...
Yu Mei was also worried: "Your Highness, you are a concubine, and Concubine Liang is one of the four concubines. As long as she opens her mouth, you will definitely not be able to win over her."
"What should I do?"
Concubine Xue paced back and forth in the bedroom: "Let me think about it..."
……
Yongshou Palace.
Ten months of expectations were dashed, and Concubine Liu was in a very bad mood these days!
Including Cuizhu and Xiaohuazi, the palace servants were extremely careful, fearing that they might do something wrong and displease the imperial concubine.
A little palace maid was fanning her beside her, blowing the cool air from the ice basin towards Concubine Liu.
Concubine Liu suddenly glared at her fiercely and scolded: "Don't you know how to use more strength?!"
"If this gets out, people will think I've treated you harshly, not even letting you eat your fill!"