Yunxia Palace.
"You mean, Zhaoqing Palace is very strange today. Not only have the flowers and plants in the yard been cleared away, but the gravel paths have also been leveled?"
I saw a graceful and luxurious woman leaning on the imperial concubine's couch covered with tiger skin. The golden leopard-print fur on her body added a bit of wild charm to her heroic face.
Compared with the slender figures of the concubines in the harem, she has a larger and taller frame. Her thick black hair is naturally slightly curly, and her slightly upturned eyes reveal a somewhat calm and powerful look.
"Yes, my dear, I just find it strange. Concubine Chen loves those flowers the most, so why is she willing to move them away?"
The young father-in-law in front of him was the man sneaking around outside Zhaoqing Palace.
Concubine Xue's mouth curled up slightly, but her eyes flashed with a sinister look.
That bitch must be happy, right?
The imperial doctors haven't gone to her to check for pulse recently, so they really don't know what Concubine Chen's condition is now.
And she was tossing around with that Xia Yunxian, so she might be causing some trouble.
"Really? Just give it a try and you'll find out." Concubine Xue had a plan in mind and then whispered to the little father-in-law.
At this time, Grandma Zhang looked at Concubine Chen who was pale and breathless in the dormitory, and felt so distressed that she couldn't help herself.
She finally understood why the Crown Prince's wife said it was not suitable for her to be pregnant now. Perhaps it was because her body had not yet recovered and her morning sickness was too severe. She would vomit whatever she ate and she had lost a lot of weight in just a few days!
The original joy was diluted by Concubine Chen's weak appearance, leaving only fear. By now she had fallen into a deep sleep, and Nanny Zhang could only pull her face and retreat carefully.
"What does this smell like?"
After walking a few steps, a sweet and rich smell wafted from the corridor.
I saw several palace maids coming towards me with cups of meat pot. The weather was getting colder and colder, especially in the early morning, but the things in their hands were filled with white smoke and looked extremely warm.
"Mother Zhang, Concubine Xue thought of the cold weather and sent the northern special dish mutton stew to the empresses in each palace. Let Concubine Chen have a try too."
Concubine Xue?
Is she so kind?
This was Nanny Zhang's first reaction, but then she thought about it. Although Concubine Xue was arrogant and domineering, she also knew how to give some small favors and often gave rare northern things to various palaces.
Maybe it was because the empress was pregnant, so even I became suspicious.
"Have they been inspected?" Nanny Zhang took the mutton pot, and the palace maid replied respectfully, "It has been inspected."
In an instant, a very fragrant smell of meat floated in the huge yard, and just smelling it made me feel extremely warm.
Grandma Zhang thought to herself, it just so happens that the empress has no appetite right now, maybe this northern mutton pot can give her a few bites?
Soon, Concubine Chen woke up again. Aunt Zhang, who was guarding outside the door, heard the noise and hurriedly brought the hot food in, "Are you hungry? Eat something..."
Unexpectedly, before she finished speaking, Concubine Chen smelled the strong smell of mutton, her face changed, and she began to retching violently.
That scene frightened Nanny Zhang to the point of being confused. She quickly took the things out and said, "Quick, please hurry up, Madam Prince!"
Xia Yunxian knew about Concubine Chen's situation, so she specially brought sweet and sour plums to the palace.
But when she came to the bedroom, Concubine Chen was in much better spirits and was eating a bowl of colorful fruits and vegetables.
"Mrs. Crown Prince, it's all your slave's fault. Concubine Xue just sent mutton stew, and the queen couldn't even smell it. Just now she sent fruits and vegetables from the north, which she said could relieve tiredness. I didn't expect the queen to like it very much. "
Xia Yunxian's eyes seemed a bit suspicious, but Concubine Chen already smiled sheepishly, "Don't worry, Madam Prince, they have all been tested. No matter how Concubine Xue hates me, she will not blatantly send poison here."
"Unexpectedly, Concubine Xue helped me this time. This fruit and vegetable cold dish is very sour and sweet. I have just asked the palace people to learn how to make this dish. Madam Prince, take a look, maybe you eat it often?"
Xia Yunxian observed it for a moment. This fruit and vegetable cold dish is made by blanching various green leaves and adding brightly colored fruit pieces, then topped with a special sweet and sour sauce. It is really good for pregnant women to satisfy their cravings.
It’s just that there are too many types of ginseng leaves.
"There is also northern ice grass here, which is extremely rare in Dongling. It seems that other leaves can only be used instead." There are many taboos for pregnant women, so Grandma Zhang looked at Xia Yunxian expectantly.
"Since the empress likes it, I will choose a few edible things and ask Aunt Zhang to make them into cold dishes."
As soon as Xia Yunxian opened his mouth, Concubine Chen showed a happy expression.
…
"The mutton stew that the empress rewarded everyone in the palace liked very much, but the one in Zhaoqing Palace, I heard, didn't eat a bite, so he gave it to the servants! On the contrary, it was the few vegetable leaves that he ate happily. "
In Yunxia Palace, the young father-in-law came back to report again. Concubine Xue was silent for a moment, then sneered and slammed the glass cup in her hand to the ground!
The expressions of the palace maids changed and they all knelt down in fear, and they heard her curse through gritted teeth, "That bitch! How can you be so lucky that you can conceive a dragon heir even though your body is frozen!"
And what about herself?
Ever since she gave birth to Princess Yinghua, there has been no movement in her stomach.
"Your Majesty, the prince's wife's medical skills are incredible. Didn't she save the eleventh prince this time? She must have used the magic medicine to make Concubine Chen get her wish!"
Concubine Xue narrowed her eyes slightly, like a beast that had discovered its prey, with a cold smile on her lips.
"She can make Concubine Chen get what she wants, but I want them to live in unrest!"
Last time, it was because of Xia Yunxian that Yinghua was reprimanded in public by His Majesty for the first time.
After so many years, His Majesty has been reluctant to say harsh words to Yinghua. What Concubine Xue is afraid of is that if there is a first time, there will be a second time. The sense of sanctity she has finally earned for her princess cannot tolerate such a series of incidents. threatened.
"Go and tell the eminent monk."
"What the empress means is..."
"Last time, the eminent monk said that Concubine Chen had a blood evil spirit, but this time on the Queen Mother's birthday, Concubine Chen's horoscope conflicts with it. If she stays in the palace, it will definitely damage the Queen Mother's body."
The young father-in-law's eyes lit up, and he smiled a little sinisterly, "Is the empress going to drive Concubine Chen out of the palace?"
"The Taoyuan Villa outside the palace has a pleasant scenery and is perfect for raising a baby. I am here to help her."
Concubine Xue picked up the scissors on the window sill and cut off the branches of the pot of crabapple flowers with a click. "Since she fell into the water, Concubine Chen has been vigilant everywhere. It is difficult for me to take action, but outside the palace, I have to do it." Look what she’s capable of!”
A flock of birds started up and flew over the head of Xia Yunxian who was about to leave the palace.
She raised her eyes and thought of the mutton stew and cold dishes, and felt a different kind of uneasiness in her heart.
How can we ensure that Concubine Chen gives birth to this child smoothly?
Princess Yinghua...an auspicious sign...
Xia Yunxian's eyes flashed, she had an idea!
