OBS Chapter 403: Concubine Zhou launched
Chapter 403: Concubine Zhou launched
Xiao Mingzi said respectfully: "The people we sent to keep an eye on Xunyou have seen her talking to people from Changchun Palace several times."
"But that person was afraid of being discovered, so he didn't dare to get too close. Now we can't be sure whether Xun You really surrendered to Concubine Liang."
Shen Zhinian smiled and said, "After what happened today, it can be confirmed."
"It seems that Xunyou is indeed Concubine Liang's man."
Handan remembered that Xunyou understood poison theory. So, thinking about what happened today...
"Your Majesty, could it be that Concubine Liang was poisoned by herself?!"
Shen Zhinian nodded: "Nine out of ten."
"This is her brilliance. She wanted to take revenge on Concubine De, but she didn't kill her. Instead, she almost poisoned herself to death."
"Not to mention His Majesty, I'm afraid no one in the palace will believe this. Concubine Liang is just crying wolf."
"This is a loss, Concubine De has to eat it even if she doesn't want to!"
Handan covered her mouth and smiled: "The Empress Defei deserves it. Who told her to plot against the Empress before!"
"but……"
At this point, Handan showed a worried look on her face: "Xunyou has taken refuge with Concubine Liang, which is indeed a hidden danger. After all, she can help Concubine Liang and harm Concubine De today, and one day she may harm the people in our Zhongcui Palace."
Shen Zhinian said calmly, "I spared Xunyou's life because I kept my promise. We still have her evidence in our hands. If she wants to stay alive, she won't do such a stupid thing."
"Besides... in the final analysis, Xunyou only has a basic understanding of poison theory, and she is not an expert in using poison. Her skills are not good enough in front of Tang Luochuan."
Now, let alone what is eaten, anything that Shen Zhinian can touch has been double-checked by Tang Luochuan and Nanny Lin, and no one else has the ability to poison it.
Not only could the imperial harem not accommodate so many royal heirs, how could she have successfully carried a child for more than seven months?
Fuqiu lowered her head and praised: "Doctor Tang is indeed capable..."
Nanny Lin looked at Shen Zhinian's belly with a loving look: "By the end of July, your pregnancy will be eight months, and the little prince will be born soon."
Shen Zhinian touched her belly and nodded: "Mrs. Zhou's baby is already full-term, and the imperial physician who is taking care of her said that she may go into labor at any time in the next two days."
"Yongshou Palace is going to be very busy."
Whether it was for the baby in Lady Zhou's belly or for the emperor to see her changes, Lady Liu would definitely put her heart and soul into this matter.
Nanny Lin sighed, "When a woman gives birth, she is like stepping into the gates of hell. I hope everything goes well for Concubine Zhou!"
Otherwise, the Queen would be worried and scared for herself...
……
The fourth day of July.
Shen Zhinian had just finished washing up and was about to rest when Fuqiu strode in from outside: "My queen, Concubine Zhou is about to give birth!"
She hurriedly said, "Hurry up and change my clothes!"
Shen Zhinian's body was already so heavy. At other times, when a concubine was giving birth, she wouldn't have to go.
But there was no queen in the harem, so of course the concubines who assisted in managing the six palaces had to be present for such a big event.
Handan said: "Yes!"
When Shen Zhinian rushed to Yongshou Palace, almost all the concubines in the palace had arrived.
Even the reclusive Concubine Xue was among them.
Perhaps because she herself was unable to have children, she always hoped that every child in the harem could be born safely.
I was worried, so I just came to take a look.
As for the others...it is unknown whether they really care about Concubine Zhou, or are just watching the fun, or want to take advantage of the chaos to do something.
After everyone greeted each other, Defei's eyes fell on Liangfei's slightly pale face, and she said with a smile: "Sister Liangfei's body has not recovered yet, and she has to rush here overnight. It's really hard for sister."
They looked so gentle and warm, as if there had never been any conflict between them.
Concubine Liang also had an impeccable smile on her face: "Sister Lao Defei is worried, my health is not a big deal, of course the heir to the throne is the most important."
"If Concubine Zhou can give birth to a little prince, the Third Prince will have a companion in the future."
If someone else said this, it would definitely give people a sarcastic feeling, as if they were mocking that with the fourth prince in the palace, the third prince is no longer a popular person.
But when these words came out of Concubine Liang's mouth, everyone felt that they were sincere. She really hoped that His Majesty would have more children and the Third Prince would have more brothers.
A gloomy look flashed across Concubine De's eyes: "...With Concubine Liang's good words, I also hope that the Third Prince can have another younger brother!"
Concubine De had been planning for a long time, and she was going to take action on the day when Concubine Zhou gave birth. It would be best if she and the prince were both killed!
However, after Concubine Liang was poisoned, Concubine De did not dare to act rashly again and had to cancel her plan.
I just hope that Concubine Zhou is unlucky and either can’t give birth to a baby, or just gives birth to a princess!
Concubine Liu raised her peach blossom eyes slightly and glanced at them sharply: "Alright! Be quiet! The chattering is giving me a headache!"
Although Concubine Liu no longer had the power to assist in managing the six palaces, her influence was still there. As soon as she spoke, everyone shut up.
Concubine Liang said gently, "My Lady, would you like to send someone to report to His Majesty?"
Generally speaking, it was the Queen's responsibility to oversee the birth of the concubines. Usually, she would wait until the heir was born before sending someone to inform the Emperor.
After all, she was not a particularly favored concubine, so how could she have the nerve to let the emperor stay up all night to watch over her while she gave birth? Didn't the emperor have to attend court tomorrow morning?
However, Your Majesty has few children, and each child is extremely precious, so it is a different matter.
Although she had the emperor's previous warning, Concubine Liu did not dare to think of killing the mother and keeping the child. But if Concubine Zhou gave birth to a prince, she would definitely snatch him away.
With Your Majesty here, many things are inconvenient to do.
Hearing this, Concubine Liu looked at Concubine Liang unhappily and said, "You are now the assistant in charge of the six palaces, why are you still so ignorant?"
"At this hour, His Majesty has already gone to bed. If someone were to stir him up and disrupt tomorrow's morning court session, who would be responsible?"
"Or do you think that even though I, you, Concubine Rou, and so many others are here to protect Concubine Zhou, we still can't keep her safe?"
How could Concubine Liang dare to accept two such big hats? She bowed slightly and said, "Your Highness, you are too polite. That's not what I meant..."
Ever since her power was taken away, Concubine Liu looked at Concubine Liang with a cold look on her face. She said coldly, "If you don't mean that, shut up!"
As Concubine Liang, it had been a long time since anyone spoke to her so harshly.
However, since the other party was Concubine Liu, no one found it strange.
After all, the imperial concubine's temper has always been like this.
Didn't you see that Concubine De's nose was still crooked? Concubine Gui was able to restrain herself and not beat Concubine Liang, who had taken away her power over the six palaces. It was already very good...