OBS Chapter 204 Consort Fucha
Chapter 204 Consort Fucha
News of Consort Wen's pregnancy quickly reached the palaces of Empress Fucha Peiyun and Empress Nian Shilan.
Fucha Peiyun had expected this, but she was still very happy.
Ever since that time when Consort Wen and the others drank the tea containing the Pregnancy Elixir...
She had been waiting for good news from the various palaces.
Seeing her mistress happy, Xue'er knew that her mistress liked the princesses in the palace.
Now that Consort Wen is pregnant, and with another princess about to enter the palace, it's only natural that our family should make a gesture.
"Your Majesty, Consort Wen is pregnant. Shouldn't we make a gesture?"
Xue'er asked softly.
Fucha Peiyun's lips curled up:
"Of course we should express our gratitude properly."
Go and prepare some high-quality tonic herbs, such as ginseng and deer antler.
Some exquisite items, such as jade pendants and sachets, were also sent to Changchun Palace.
She's a new mother, so it's understandable that she's a little nervous. It's only right that we show her more concern.
You should also say hello to Consort Qi and ask her to take good care of you.
Consort Wen is young and inexperienced; with Consort Qi's guidance, she can avoid many pitfalls.
Xue'er smiled and replied, "Yes, Your Highness, we'll wait for the other empresses' good news."
I'm afraid the Empress will have to give away all her good things.
Fucha Peiyun smiled gently.
"I was hoping that each palace would have more children, so sending these things out is worthwhile."
"When there are more children in the palace, Hongchang will have more playmates."
As soon as Fucha Peiyun sent his reward, Nian Shilan followed suit and immediately ordered someone to prepare a generous gift to send as well.
News travels fast in the palace, and it wasn't long before the news of Consort Wen's pregnancy spread throughout the entire palace.
High-ranking concubines such as Feng Ruozhao, Zhen Huan, and Cao Qinmo also sent their congratulatory gifts.
For a time, Changchun Palace was bustling with activity.
The concubines who had drunk the tea from the Empress's palace were initially filled with unease.
Now that Consort Wen has made a move, I can't help but feel a little more expectant.
They unconsciously touched their bellies, thinking to themselves that they had also been having insomnia lately, and maybe they were pregnant too.
However, there is still too little time, and the imperial physicians cannot diagnose it.
They temporarily suppressed the idea of calling the imperial physician and carefully observed the changes in their bodies every morning.
She felt that she was pregnant at the slightest discomfort.
A few days later, news also spread that Consort Yi was pregnant. Fucha Peiyun, as always, generously sent a congratulatory gift.
A "pregnancy craze" seemed to have swept through the imperial harem.
Those concubines who had drunk tea but hadn't gotten a chance to serve the emperor were now even more restless.
They secretly plotted in their hearts every day.
How can I find an opportunity to serve the emperor before the effects of the drug wear off?
So that her belly could swell up like Consort Yi's.
All I could do was silently apologize to Consort Su, who had just entered the palace!
As for the newly arrived Consort Zhao, just look at her face, which resembles Zhen Huan's!
It was only a matter of time before Consort Zhao gained favor.
The series of good news from the harem made the chubby orange cat happy and beaming with joy.
This gave him the illusion that he was still as sharp as ever.
He felt as if he had returned to his youth, full of energy and confidence.
The chubby orange cat accepted all the flattery from the concubines who were eager to get pregnant.
As for the newly arrived Consort Zhao and Consort Su, he temporarily forgot about them.
Su Changzai was inevitably a little impatient at first.
After all, in this harem, if one cannot gain the emperor's favor, life would likely be difficult.
But today's imperial harem is not what it used to be, although the phenomenon of favoring the powerful and currying favor with the weak still exists.
However, due to the rules set by Fucha Peiyun and Nian Shilan, no one dared to be too blatant.
Therefore, although Consort Su's life wasn't entirely smooth as she didn't serve the emperor in bed, it was still quite comfortable.
But life wasn't too bad, which actually helped her calm down.
As for Fu Yurao, although her plans were disrupted, her years of wandering abroad were not in vain.
During her time outside the palace, she endured many hardships, which helped her develop a more patient and resilient nature.
Years of wandering taught her that no matter where she was...
Only by remaining calm and patient can one hope to have a chance to succeed.
Moreover, she was quite confident in her appearance, firmly believing that as long as she had that face,
The old emperor will remember her sooner or later.
Although she sometimes loathed her face, over the years she had come to realize...
Beauty is a woman's weapon.
This is a good opportunity for her to gain a deeper understanding of the situation and circumstances within the palace.
After all, rumors and news outside the palace are always limited, while the true situation inside the palace can only be known through personal experience.
She needs time to observe, to ponder, to plan carefully, and then decide how to win favor.
However, in contrast to her composure, Zhen Huan in Suiyu Pavilion was filled with worry.
She knew nothing about Yu Rao's purpose in entering the palace, nor was she aware of Yu Rao's specific plans.
No one in the palace had been pregnant for a long time, but after Yu Rao entered the palace, news of her pregnancy came one after another.
Zhen Huan couldn't help but worry whether this would disrupt Yu Rao's plans.
She didn't know how much longer she had to live; her Zhen family was already destroyed.
Only Yu Rao was left; she could do whatever she wanted.
But Yu Rao cannot be harmed.
No, she can't just stand by and watch.
She first needed to find out what Yu Rao had experienced while she was away from home all these years, and why she insisted on entering the palace.
Zhen Huan's gaze fell on Jinxi beside her, and she said in a deep voice:
"Jinxi, go and find a way to arrange for me and Yu Rao to meet."
Jinxi quickly replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."
After a moment's thought, she said:
"I've heard that Consort Zhao has been taking frequent walks in the Imperial Garden these past few days to relax and clear her mind."
"Your Majesty might consider taking a stroll in the Imperial Garden tomorrow; perhaps you'll find an opportunity to meet Consort Zhao."
Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan nodded slightly in agreement: "That's excellent."
The next day, Zhen Huan dressed up carefully and went to the Imperial Garden.
Along the way, she had mixed feelings, both looking forward to reuniting with Fu Yurao and feeling uneasy.
From afar, Zhen Huan spotted Fu Yu Rao standing by the flower bushes.
A gentle breeze softly caressed her hair, which was as smooth as silk.
It floats gently, like a beautiful painting.
Zhen Huan slowed her pace involuntarily; she felt a mix of trepidation and longing for home, having not seen it for many years.
Furthermore, if it weren't for her, Yu Rao wouldn't have suffered so much at such a young age.
Back when Zhen Huan entered the palace, Yu Rao was still a lively and cheerful little girl.
She always called Zhen Huan "sister" sweetly, and the two had an extremely close relationship.
Meeting again after many years
Now, Yu Rao has become so unapproachable, exuding a cold aura.
Zhen Huan couldn't help but recall the time when Yu Rao, along with her father and mother, was exiled to Ningguta and tragically fell off a cliff.
Since then, she has lost contact with Yu Rao.
I wonder what Yu Rao has gone through all these years.
How did she become Fu Yurao? And why did she enter the palace?