OBS Chapter 371 Wu Baolin launched
Chapter 371 Wu Baolin launched
Chapter 371 Wu Baolin launched
Xie Run saw the worry between their brows and said helplessly, "Of course, I can't just sit there and wait for death."
"You should find a way to get someone into Yongning Palace and see if you can get some information."
"If I knew where her sword was pointing earlier, I would have a plan to deal with it."
Dan Tao and Xiao Shu immediately smiled happily.
Xiao Shu said repeatedly: "I will arrange people right away!"
"Until I understand Concubine Sun's intentions, I won't be able to sleep at night."
"Go."
Xie Run was discussing Concubine Sun with others in Showa Palace, and the other palaces were also busy.
Concubine Sun really did as she said. She went to each palace one by one and apologized to the concubines who had been ridiculed or bullied by her.
She even prepared gifts for some of them.
She walked around the six palaces and instantly caused heated discussions and attracted everyone's attention.
Everyone was secretly wondering if Concubine Sun had really changed her personality?
Some people also mocked Princess Sun for acting, saying that she wouldn't be able to pretend for long.
But Concubine Sun really changed her personality from then on.
He no longer bullied concubines of lower rank, but instead appeared to be very amiable.
When the six palaces paid their respects, they showed special respect to the Queen and Xie Run.
She once again displayed her versatile skills, which really impressed many people.
Even Xie Run was a little stunned, and finally saw some of the grace and elegance that Concubine Sun had when she first entered the palace.
Many people used various means to get into Yongning Palace to gather information.
But Concubine Sun has been too obedient since then.
She only embroidered and practiced calligraphy in her own palace every day and rarely went out.
Even the palace maids in Yongning Palace were talking about how Concubine Sun had changed her personality and became more gentle in her dealings.
Even when the servants made mistakes, he was extremely tolerant and showed no trace of his former harshness, which actually made people secretly amazed.
With people and things to talk about in the harem, time passes especially quickly.
On New Year’s Eve, all the six palaces will stay up all night.
The emperor had a palace banquet prepared early in the morning and invited several royal relatives and concubines from the six palaces to enjoy singing and dancing.
Because of the heavy snow, several pregnant women stayed in their own palaces and did not come.
This palace banquet was organized by the Queen herself, with Xie Run and Concubine Wen assisting.
Before the palace banquet began, Xie Run was in charge of checking the attendees and suddenly discovered that Concubine Sun was missing.
She raised her eyebrows and her heart skipped a beat.
After enduring for half a month, his true face has finally been exposed?
She only asked her subordinates to find Concubine Sun first, and then secretly found the Queen to deliver the letter.
"Your Majesty, all the concubines have arrived, except for Concubine Sun, who has been missing. I am worried that something might have happened, so I have sent people to look for her."
The Queen glanced at Xie Run. Although they were not allowed to speak, she could guess the worry in each other's hearts.
The Queen said: "I think the snow is so heavy that the journey is difficult. Just send some more people to pick them up."
Xie Run nodded: "I guess so, but I am really worried. If I still can't find Sister Sun, I will go look for her myself."
The Queen curled her lips and teased with a hint of a smile, "It's freezing cold, just send a few servants. If you get frozen, the Emperor will probably be angry."
Xie Run felt more at ease: "Then I will listen to the Queen and not wander around, lest someone comes looking for me later."
The Queen nodded and said meaningfully, "Don't worry, Concubine Sun knows her limits."
In less than half a cup of tea, the palace servant who was looking for someone quietly handed the letter to Xie Run.
"Your Majesty, something bad has happened. Wu Baolin fell in his yard and started the war prematurely. Concubine Sun happened to be passing by and took people to help. That's why she hasn't returned yet."
Xie Run: "...Is Wu Baolin okay now?"
"I don't know. I've already asked the midwife and the imperial physician to go."
Xie Run had countless guesses in his mind at this moment.
Is there any connection between Wu Baolin’s fall that led to premature birth and Concubine Sun?
If not, the timing of her appearance would be too coincidental, and she would be covered in dust for no reason.
If so, how could she be so bold as to plot against others?
With Concubine Sun's intelligence, she wouldn't come up with such a simple plan, right?
Anyway, Concubine Sun cannot escape from this matter for the time being. We will have to wait and see the specific situation tomorrow.
However, Xie Run did not dare to make any rash remarks before knowing the details.
I just hope that Concubine Sun will be as tactful as the Empress said.
The news reached the ears of the emperor and empress, but both of them were very cunning and did not show it on their faces.
Xie Run was no longer anxious.
This matter is not her business.
The one who gave birth to the child was Wu Baolin, and the one who was suspected of being in an unfaithful situation was Concubine Sun. What was there for her to be anxious about?
As they drank and chatted, they vaguely saw several people coming to deliver messages to the emperor.
Halfway through the banquet, Xie Run was pushed to drink two glasses of fruit wine, and his eyes were a little red.
She can't drink much, and it shows on her face if she drinks even a little.
The emperor looked at it and suppressed a smile, saying, "Is Concubine Zhaode drunk?"
As soon as he opened his mouth, all the royal relatives, nobles and concubines at the banquet turned their eyes to Xie Run.
Xie Run smiled lightly, very dignified and elegant, "I am not good at drinking, and I disturbed the emperor's elegant mood."
"You don't usually drink much, but after a few drinks today, it's normal for you to feel weak. I'll have someone make some hangover soup for you later, and then don't drink anymore."
Xie Run: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."
At the banquet, the emperor mostly chatted and laughed with the royal relatives and nobles, and occasionally spoke to the empress.
The concubines were collectively silent at this time, behaving very docilely and sensibly.
The emperor's special concern for Xie Run also shows how favored Xie Run is.
Xie Run wasn't actually very drunk, he was just a little tipsy.
As soon as the emperor said that, she made an excuse to go out for a walk to get rid of the smell of alcohol.
As soon as he left the main hall, a chill hit him in the face, instantly waking him up.
Yueya at the door quietly poked her head out and saw Xie Run appear. She couldn't hide her joy, "My Queen!"
Xie Run waved at her gently, indicating that they should go out and talk later.
Xie Run led his men to a gravel path. The branches of red plum trees grew slantingly in the snow, with occasional snowflakes blowing by.
When no one was around, Xie Runcai asked softly, "But what happened to Wu Baolin?"
Yueyaer bowed and said, "Your Majesty, someone close to Concubine Sun has sent word. They say Concubine Sun has sent someone to speak to the Emperor, and the Emperor has given Concubine Sun full responsibility for taking care of Wu Baolin during her delivery."
Xie Run was a little surprised.
"When I first heard that Wu Baolin had given birth after a fall, and Concubine Sun happened to be nearby, I became quite suspicious."
"Just looking at the emperor's actions, I'm afraid there's something else going on."
Yueyaer quickly said, "Your Majesty, Wu Baolin's fall really has nothing to do with Concubine Sun."
When the news arrived, the palace banquet had already begun.
It was not convenient for Yueya to go in and deliver the message, so she could only stand outside and worry.
Yueyaer: "Wu Baolin couldn't stay in his room by himself and insisted on going out for a walk. As a result, he fell down as soon as he left the yard."
"Princess Sun happened to be attending a palace banquet and encountered the hurried palace maid on the way, so she followed her to take a look."
Xie Run: "Whether it's a coincidence or not depends on what the emperor thinks."
"The Emperor has entrusted Wu Baolin to Concubine Sun. That's just a coincidence."
Xie Run changed the subject and asked, "How is Wu Baolin?"
"Your Majesty, although Wu Baolin's pregnancy was triggered by a fall, she is already full term and the delivery went smoothly. The midwife said it was her first child, so the birth would be a little difficult."
Xie Run thought: "I just hope that Wu Baolin and his mother are safe and sound, and that Taotao will have another little brother."
The emperor has few sons, and Xie Run was a little panicked.
Yueyaer: "I secretly asked someone to inquire about it. Wu Baolin handled it in an orderly manner. It didn't seem chaotic at all. I think the delivery will be normal."
Xie Run: "Giving birth is like stepping into the gates of hell. No one can make a rash decision until the dust settles."
Xie Run just took a short walk outside and then returned to the palace.
The banquet continued, and time passed by little by little as people toasted each other.
An hour passed after the palace banquet ended.
After leaving the banquet, Dan Tao whispered, "My Lady, look up at the sky!"
"Today there's a moon, and now that the snow has stopped, it lights up the road."
Xie Run looked up and saw a crescent moon shining on the snow, giving off a shimmering white light.
Xie Run: "Today is a good day, and the moon is happy too."
Just then, Concubine Wen also walked out of the palace. Seeing Xie Run, she immediately greeted him and asked, "Is Concubine Zhaode going back to the palace?"
Xie Run didn't answer, but asked, "Where are you going, Sister Wenfei? I see that the direction you are going doesn't seem to be the way back to the palace."
Concubine Wen smiled faintly: "The Empress couldn't hold her liquor and has already returned to Fengyi Palace. She was worried about Sister Wu, so she sent me to check on her."
Xie Run thought for a moment and said, "That's exactly what I was thinking."
"Today is New Year's Eve. Sister Wu chose such a great day to give birth. I'm sure both mother and child will be blessed."
Concubine Wen was stunned. "Don't you know that there's something else going on with Wu Baolin's childbirth?"
Xie Run was also taken aback, then laughed and said, "I was dazzled by the singing and dancing at the palace banquet, and I drank a few more glasses of wine, so I didn't know anything."
Concubine Wen sighed, "Sister Wu must have been bored during her pregnancy, so she insisted on going out to see the plum blossoms late at night. But before she even left the palace, she slipped on the snow on the steps, which is why she set off early."
Xie Run seemed to suddenly realize: "Dan Tao vaguely mentioned this to me, but I drank two glasses of wine and don't remember much about it."
Concubine Wen: "The Empress is worried, and since I have nothing to do, I will go and see Wu Baolin on her behalf. She is in labor early, and I just hope everything goes well."
"That's right." Xie Run nodded and added, "That's true, but Wu Baolin's baby is already full-term, so it's normal for her to give birth at this time."
As the two were talking, the sedan chair stopped in front of Wu Baolin's palace.
Wu Baolin was just Baolin, and the people serving him were four palace maids and one eunuch, all of whom were helping in the delivery room.
As soon as the two arrived, they saw people from Concubine Sun's palace guarding the door, "Greetings to Concubine Zhaode and Concubine Wen."
Xie Run raised his hand: "Get up. How is Wu Baolin now?"
"Your Majesty, Wu Baolin is still in labor. The midwife and the imperial physician both said she might not be able to give birth for a while."
When Xie Run and Concubine Wen were welcomed in, they saw Concubine Sun sitting in the main hall in gorgeous clothes.
After she shed her impetuous and paranoid nature, her temperament became more calm.
Concubine Sun first stood up and bowed to Xie Run and Concubine Wen, then invited them to sit at the top of the table and explained Wu Baolin's situation in detail.
"The imperial physician said Wu Baolin's premature labor wasn't caused by a fall, but rather by a fright. The fall wasn't serious and wouldn't affect her delivery."
"Wu Baolin is in good health and the baby is doing well. It's just that it's her first time giving birth, so it's taking a little longer."
If it were someone else today, they would definitely be sarcastic and wonder why Concubine Sun happened to appear at the gate of Wu Baolin's yard.
But Xie Run and Concubine Wen were not the type to cause trouble. After asking Wu Baolin a few questions about the situation, they didn't say anything more.
I could vaguely see palace maids and eunuchs coming and going in the side courtyard.
Concubine Sun: "It's freezing cold, why are you two sisters here?"
"I didn't attend the palace banquet, so I don't know if I made the Emperor or Empress angry."
Xie Run pretended not to know that Concubine Sun had asked the emperor for his will, and said gently, "Wu Baolin is helping the emperor to have children. I, Concubine Wen, and I have discussed coming to take a look. If I can be of any help, that would be the best."
Concubine Wen: "The Emperor specifically asked Sister Sun to look after Wu Baolin during her birth. This shows his deep trust in Sister Sun. How could he be angry?"
Logically speaking, Concubine Wen had a title and her status was slightly higher than Concubine Sun's.
It should be Concubine Sun who calls Concubine Wen "sister".
However, Concubine Wen has always been gentle and docile. Taking into consideration that Concubine Sun is an elder in the palace, she always calls Concubine Sun "sister".
In the past, Concubine Sun accepted it naturally, but now she changed her tone and called Concubine Wen "sister". Her words showed humility and the change in Concubine Sun's personality.
Princess Sun: "It is a great honor for Wu Baolin that the two sisters can come."
"It's still early now, and I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you two sisters to wait a little longer."
There are naturally many good things to say about Wu Baolin's birth at this time, but there are also many bad things to say about it.
Those who are timid will worry that the child will be born at the wrong time and will spoil the emperor and empress's mood.
Concubine Wen: "Sister Sun is a kindhearted woman. I was unable to attend the palace banquet and missed out on a lot of excitement. I'm quite sorry."
"We can see the excitement every year, but this is the only time Sister Wu will give birth. Since it happened, how can I just ignore it?" Concubine Sun smiled modestly, with a rare sense of momentum in her tone.
She should have known that she was involved in Wu Baolin's childbirth and that she would be stained with mud and would not be able to wash it off for the time being.
Instead of going through the trouble of explaining, it would be better to take care of Wu Baolin so that she can give birth smoothly.
When the dust settles, no matter how many grievances you have, there will be plenty of opportunities to complain.
Therefore, Princess Sun did not look guilty at all, but rather felt very confident.
Xie Run originally planned to just sit with Wu Baolin for a while to express his attitude.
After all, if Wu Baolin gave birth at this time, it would probably take until the first day of the Lunar New Year for the baby to be born.
There was no way she could stay here for New Year's Eve.
Who knew that just as she was about to leave, she heard someone from the next yard running over to announce the good news: "It's born! Wu Baolin is born!"
"It's a prince!"
Princess Sun subconsciously looked at Xie Run.
Although she was ordered by the emperor to take charge of Wu Baolin's childbirth, the person with the highest rank here was Xie Run.
If she rashly made arrangements without going through Xie Run, she was afraid that Xie Run would feel uncomfortable.
Xie Run noticed the look in Concubine Sun's eyes and immediately guessed what she was thinking. He just felt uncomfortable.
In the past, Concubine Sun had always been against everyone in the harem, so why did she ever care about anyone?
Now, his words are full of caution and respect, which makes people feel a little uncomfortable.