OBS Chapter 64 Consort Fucha and Consort Qi appear
Chapter 64 Consort Fucha and Consort Qi appear
When the Empress in Jingren Palace learned that Consort Shu had not only given birth safely but had also been promoted to the rank of Consort, she was furious.
She had always thought that Lady Fucha was a fool, but she hadn't realized she'd been deceived.
Now that Consort Shu has gained considerable power, it will be much more difficult for her to make a move against her in the future.
Enraged, the Empress began smashing things in Jingren Palace, and Huichun stepped forward to persuade her.
"Your Majesty, so what if Consort Shu gave birth to the Sixth Prince safely?"
"Even if you give birth, you still have to raise them to adulthood."
The empress was not easily persuaded, but her headaches also prevented her from losing her temper again.
She could only force herself to calm down and start thinking.
The birth of the Sixth Prince should be a cause for concern for himself, not the other way around.
She's currently under house arrest, which is very inconvenient, but she always finds a way.
She whispered a few words in Hui's ear, and Hui accepted the order and went to carry it out.
Inside the Shou Kang shop, the Empress Dowager sat upright on the couch, gently fiddling with a string of Buddhist prayer beads, her expression solemn as she pondered something.
Before long, a palace maid hurried in and handed a letter to the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager took the letter, unfolded it, and frowned slightly before letting out a soft sigh:
"This empress is truly becoming more and more useless!"
Hearing the Empress Dowager's sigh, Zhu Xi, who was standing to the side, said softly:
"Your Majesty, please don't be angry. I suppose the Empress is still quite young."
There are bound to be some shortcomings in handling matters.
The Empress Dowager shook her head and sneered:
"She's just petty and narrow-minded; after all, she was born out of wedlock."
This was a difficult question for Zhu Xi to answer.
The Empress Dowager scoffed, "I never imagined I could misjudge someone."
This Consort Shu really has some clever tricks up her sleeve!
The Empress Dowager originally planned to cause Fucha to have postpartum hemorrhage.
Then we can take the opportunity to keep the sixth prince and give him to the empress to raise.
In this way, the Ulanara family would be able to have their own prince.
If she can control this prince, the Fucha family might be able to be used by her in the future.
Unfortunately, man proposes, God disposes; Lady Fucha miraculously survived, and both mother and child were safe.
Moreover, she has now been promoted to the rank of Consort, making her position even more secure.
However, the Empress Dowager, having been experienced in court intrigues for a long time, always had a backup plan.
After a moment's thought, she turned to Zhu Xi and instructed him:
“Go to the storeroom and pick out some precious items to send to this Consort Shu, and also give her that hairpin as a reward.”
Also, you should make another trip to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
"I'd like to mention to the Emperor that Consort Qi should be brought out soon; after all, she is the birth mother of a prince."
Zhu Xi quickly responded:
"Yes, Your Majesty, this servant will take care of it immediately."
After saying this, she respectfully bowed, turned and left, and began to busy herself according to the Empress Dowager's instructions.
When Fucha Peiyun learned that she had been granted the title of Consort Shu, she did not show much joy on her face.
For her, this was something she had expected.
After all, thanks to the birth of a prince and his father's contribution of presenting cement to the court,
Even being granted the title of Imperial Concubine would not be an excessive matter.
However, given Big Fat Orange's stingy nature, it was destined that she wouldn't be promoted so quickly.
In just two years, she rose from the initial rank of Noble Lady to the current rank of Imperial Concubine, which is quite fast.
If it weren't for the cement's contribution, this big fat orange probably wouldn't have been granted the title of concubine.
However, despite its improved status, in the heart of the chubby orange cat...
However, the position she occupied was far inferior to that of Consort Hua, Nian Shilan, who had been by her side for many years.
It's even less comparable to the beloved Huanhuan of the chubby orange tree.
Moreover, the chubby orange cat also needs to constantly consider the so-called balance of power in the court.
In this harem, she, the newly promoted Consort Shu, had a son.
This served as a check and balance between her and the childless Consort Hua.
Actually, she originally wanted to leave the credit for the cement to her son.
But it would be more than ten years before her son grew up, and she urgently needed to accumulate merit.
As long as she comes up with this method, the merit will be attributed to her.
Moreover, having cement makes road repairs easier, and once the road is repaired, it will be much more convenient for her to do other things.
The wet nurse quickly carried the Sixth Prince to Fucha Peiyun's bed.
Fucha Peiyun couldn't help but hug the child.
Just one night later, the child seemed to have been magically transformed, quietly growing a little more.
The skin that was originally wrinkled has now become much smoother and more delicate;
Her tightly closed eyes slowly opened, her pupils sparkling like two black gemstones.
Eyelashes are also long
Fucha Peiyun gazed tenderly at the Sixth Prince in her arms, her eyes filled with a rare gentleness.
She gently extended her finger and softly stroked the child's rosy cheeks.
He muttered to himself, "Little rascal, you'd better grow up well!"
Just then, Lady Fucha entered and, seeing Fucha Peiyun holding the child, quickly advised her:
"Jun'er, you're still in your postpartum period, and this child..."
Try to avoid holding your child as much as possible to prevent future health problems.
However, Fucha Peiyun smiled dismissively and replied:
"Mother, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Although there are many nannies and maids in the palace, I want to remain in my son's heart.
Only I can be his one and only mother!
Lady Fucha suddenly thought of the late emperor's wet nurse, "My son is so clever."
Having said that, Lady Fucha also turned her gaze to the extremely adorable little one in Fucha Peiyun's arms.
He smiled and sighed:
"Look at our sixth prince, he's so handsome!"
He'll definitely grow up to be a handsome and charming man.
Fucha Peiyun said, "With a mother as beautiful as me, how could he be ugly?"
Just then, Ye'er came running.
"Your Majesty, Aunt Zhuxi from the Empress Dowager's side has arrived."
They must have come to deliver a reward.
Fucha Peiyun straightened her clothes, placed her son on the bed, and whispered:
"Quickly, please invite Aunt Zhuxi in."
Before long, Aunt Zhuxi walked into the house with steady steps.
With a polite smile on his face, he bowed and said:
"This old servant greets Consort Shu. The Empress Dowager has heard that Your Highness has safely given birth to the Sixth Prince."
He was overjoyed and specially ordered his old servant to bring many rewards.
As he spoke, the eunuchs behind him filed in and neatly arranged the boxes of rewards.
Then Zhu Xi took a tray from the maid behind her.
On the tray was an exquisite wooden box.
Zhu Xi took the wooden box and opened it.
Fucha Peiyun saw a delicate hairpin inside the wooden box.
She immediately recognized the hairpin and quickly remembered it.
So this is one of the hairpins worn by the Empress Dowager that brings bad luck to whoever wears it – the Hehe Erxian hairpin.
This hairpin was previously given to Shen Meizhuang, but then Shen Meizhuang's false pregnancy was exposed, causing her to fall out of favor.
She thought the hairpin had been given to Zhen Huan; alas, she had completely forgotten about it.
Fucha Peiyun inwardly cursed her bad luck, but had no choice but to accept the hairpin with a smile.
Just as she received the hairpin, Fucha Peiyun seized the opportunity to insert a loyalty talisman into Zhuxi's body.
The Loyalty Talisman had only been in his body for a moment when Zhu Xi's eyes changed instantly.
From feigned politeness, it suddenly turned into extreme respect.
"This hairpin was a gift from the Empress Dowager; Your Highness, please take good care of it."
Fucha Peiyun smiled gracefully:
"I am grateful for Your Majesty's concern. Please convey my thanks to Your Majesty on my behalf."
Aunt Zhu Xi bowed slightly, her gaze falling on the Sixth Prince, and praised him:
"The Sixth Prince is so clever; he is truly a blessed man."
Fucha Peiyun was very pleased and asked Ye'er to bring a pair of jade bracelets as a reward to Aunt Zhuxi.
Zhu Xi respectfully accepted the jade bracelet and said:
"Thank you for your generous gift, Your Majesty."
Fucha Peiyun waved her hand gently.
"Auntie, you're too kind. This small gift is nothing compared to the Empress Dowager's kindness."
In front of Zhu Xi, Fucha Peiyun told Ye'er to quickly prepare the incense table.
Soon, Ye'er quickly and efficiently set up the incense table.
And the precious golden hairpin of the Two Immortals of Harmony was placed on it.
Fucha Peiyun slowly got out of bed, and Madam Fucha tried to stop her.
Fucha Peiyun waved her hand and slowly walked towards the incense table.
She accepted the three sticks of incense lit by Ye'er, and then devoutly bowed three times to the golden hairpin of the Two Immortals of Harmony and Union.
He muttered to himself:
"This devout woman sincerely prays for God's blessing."
"May I bear Your Majesty another son or daughter, so that the royal family may be blessed with many more offspring."
Zhu Xi suppressed a smile, knowing that Fucha Peiyun's actions were deliberately intended for the Empress Dowager's benefit.
She nodded to indicate that she understood, then curtsied and left Yanxi Palace with her entourage.
After Zhu Xi left, Fucha Peiyun looked at the hairpin and a faint smile appeared on her lips.
Now that Zhu Xi is under the control of the Loyalty Talisman, she has already put him to her use.
The Empress Dowager, that old woman, doesn't have many good days left.
After seeing Zhu Xi leave, Lady Fucha helped Fucha Peiyun walk towards the bed.
He said with a worried expression
"My son doesn't want to wear the hairpin that the Empress Dowager wore?"
Fucha Peiyun lay back down on the bed. "Mother, you said the Empress Dowager bestowed the hairpin upon me because she truly hopes I will have many children and much happiness."
Or is there another purpose?
Lady Fucha said, "If my son could have another son or daughter..."
"Given that old woman's biased nature, she probably won't be able to sleep peacefully."
Fucha Peiyun whispered to Lady Fucha the origin of the hairpin and the Empress Dowager's intention in bestowing it upon her.
Lady Fucha was shocked upon hearing this. "My child, what should we do? That old woman is so vicious!"
"That bondservant is indeed cunning."
Fucha Peiyun remained calm and composed, "Mother, don't you see I'm doing just fine?"
The two immortals of harmony bring many children and much happiness, so I will burn incense three times a day to ensure many offspring for the royal family.
Lady Fucha: "You little rascal!"
The mother and daughter chatted idly, glancing at the child on the bed from time to time.
Xue'er approached, gave a slight curtsy, and said in a low voice:
"Your Majesty, Aunt Zhuxi, who serves the Empress Dowager, just left our Yanxi Palace and went straight to the Yangxin Hall."
Subsequently, Eunuch Su sent a messenger to inform that the Emperor had lifted Consort Qi's confinement.
This is so that Your Majesty can be prepared in advance.
Upon hearing this, Fucha Peiyun simply waved her hand gently, indicating that she was already aware of the matter.
Aunt Zhuxi had already quietly told her this news when she was here.
Hearing this, Lady Fucha, who was standing nearby, turned to look at her daughter with a worried expression and asked:
"Does Consort Qi have some kind of grudge against you?"
Fucha Peiyun replied calmly and unhurriedly:
"Before Consort Qi was demoted, she was instigated by the Empress to send me a plate of pastries containing deadly poison."
It was precisely because of this incident that she was demoted and confined to her quarters by the Emperor.