The eighth day of August was the day when Yan Fuguang married his wife Ning Huayue into the mansion. It was already late July, and everything in the mansion had been prepared, just waiting for the wedding day.
The entry of the main concubine into the palace means that the palace has a real mistress. The first to be threatened are the two side concubines who hold power and the pregnant Lu Qing.
In Ning Mansion, Ning Huayue, who is about to get married, accidentally learns from others that a concubine of King Yan Fuguang of Jin Dynasty is now nearly eight months pregnant.
She asked her grandmother in confusion: "The eldest son has not been born yet, and the princess has not yet entered the palace. Why did King Jin keep that child as a concubine's child?"
She was puzzled and a little angry at the same time. Before her wedding, her majesty as a royal concubine was challenged, which made her how to control the women in the backyard after entering the palace.
Aunt Wang also felt unworthy for her young lady, but Mr. Ning Ge didn't say anything about it, so naturally they couldn't dwell too much on this matter and upset King Jin.
"Miss, you also know that there are a lot of gossips in the capital. King Jin may just want to use this child to break the rumors. When you enter the palace, you will still be the royal concubine, and the child you give birth to will still be your legitimate son and legitimate daughter."
Ning Huayue slapped the wooden comb on the dressing table, her little face full of anger: "But what if this baby is a son, and the eldest son's right to be taken away!"
Grandma Wang persuaded in a low voice: "Miss, please listen to Mr. Ge, Mr. Ge will not harm you."
Unexpectedly, Ning Huayue's reaction became even more intense: "Grandpa will not harm me, but he doesn't know who I really want to marry! King Jin is cold and cold, and I don't like it when I see him. I like His Royal Highness King Qi's gentleness." He is such a gentle man. Since the emperor granted me the marriage, you can see how many times he has looked at me and greeted me? Occasionally, when we meet in the palace, even if I try to talk to him, he will ignore me!"
Ning Huayue was really aggrieved. She had enjoyed all the honors and benefits brought by the Ning family, but she had to repay the family with her own marriage, and she couldn't even get close to the people she liked.
Grandma Wang felt sorry for her, but she couldn't let her go, so she had to say sincerely: "My lady, I know you have been wronged, but we cannot afford to offend His Highness King Jin, and we cannot resist the decree. Please tell me these words in the future." Never say it again."
Ning Hua Yuexin's hair was clogged, and she lay on the dressing table and cried muffledly.
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The princess is about to enter, but the backyard is getting more and more impetuous.
A strong sense of crisis enveloped everyone, because the entrance of the main concubine meant that the house would welcome a real mistress, and the two usually majestic concubines had to keep a low profile.
Lu Qing also has concerns.
The status of a concubine is not enough to hinder the eyes of the main concubine, but what about the child in her belly?
In the third trimester of pregnancy, Aunt Zhong was very concerned about Lu Qing's health. She would be there almost every time Dr. Jiang came to check her pulse, lest there was any slight mistake between her and the little master Fang Jinbao had been waiting for for a long time.
Fortunately, the child is healthy.
Aunt Zhong breathed a sigh of relief and asked Doctor Jiang to be sent away. When she turned around, she realized that Lu Qing didn't seem to be in a good mood.
"What are you worried about, concubine?"
She had poisonous eyes and a thoughtful mind, and she guessed the answer as soon as she asked: "Is the concubine worried that the princess will not be able to accommodate the young master when she enters the palace?"
Lu Qing nodded with difficulty.
Aunt Zhong did not comfort Lu Qing. She just said calmly: "Concubine, please remember that the child is not only your child, but also the prince's child."
It didn't matter who gave birth to the child, as long as it was their prince's child, both Aunt Zhong and Fang Jinbao recognized it.
What she didn't say was that they actually didn't have much expectations for the princess's life after entering the palace. Due to Queen Xu's relationship, the prince seemed not to pay much attention to the princess.
Smart people shouldn't think too much. The most important thing is to give birth to a child well.
Lu Qing lived up to his expectations and figured it out with just a quick thought.
Aunt Zhong looked at Lu Qing's belly expectantly. She was more looking forward to the birth of her little master than the princess who was about to enter the palace.
Except for His Highness, no one or anything will be more important than the young master.
"I'm going to give birth soon, how do you feel?" Grandma Zhong asked with concern.
Lu Qing touched her belly and said with a smile: "With Aunt Zhong and Dr. Jiang taking care of me, everything is fine. It's just that my body is a little heavier now. It should be fine after giving birth."
She was very obedient. She walked as much as Dr. Jiang asked her to do. She didn't go far after meals every day. She just walked back and forth in the small area of Qiyun Pavilion to eat, in order to exercise and prepare for the upcoming birth. Prepare.
Aunt Zhong felt relieved at her well-behavedness: "I'm doing a good job, and I'm very restrained in my diet. Your Majesty is very relieved."
Lu Qing didn't know if Yan Fuguangfang was worried. She only knew that her life was hers, and no one would care about her more than herself.
Therefore, she has a strong ability to execute everything that is beneficial to herself, in order to protect herself.
After Grandma Zhong left, Ji Qin brought a plate of snacks: "Concubine, you are hungry, please eat some snacks to cushion your stomach."
Lu Qing picked up a piece of snack and took a bite when she saw Mandong hurried in.
"Why is Mandong so anxious? What happened?"
Man Dong had a complicated expression on his face. He hesitated for a while and couldn't help but whispered: "I heard some rumors outside..."
She always said what she had to say, and it was rare to see her looking like she wanted to say something but was afraid to say it.
Lu Qing became even more curious: "What rumor?"
Mandong gritted his teeth and said: "About...about the princess..."
Even Ji Qin was curious now. She asked, "What's wrong with the princess?"
Mandong stuttered and said: "There are rumors outside that the princess is happy and happy with His Highness Prince Qi... she does not want to marry the prince..."
She didn't dare to believe it when she heard it. After all, she didn't expect anyone to be so bold and offend King Jin. Don't you want his head? But there were so many people passing it on that people believed it more or less.
Lu Qing is the one who doesn't believe it: "It's only a few days before the wedding day. At this time, there are rumors like this. I'm afraid someone is behind it."
If the Ning family is not happy with the marriage granted by the emperor, just because of Mr. Ningge's face, they should have a good talk with the emperor at the beginning. There is still room for change in the marriage. Why wait until they are about to get married to make such a big fuss? Not only is it bad He ruined Ning Huayue's reputation and offended the emperor and Prince Jin.
"Mandong, let's not discuss this matter. Just pretend we don't know."
Man Dong patted her mouth and said, "Oh, I won't say any more, slave."
Lu Qing smiled and asked her to do other work and stop standing around.
At this time in Hemingyuan, Liang Fei stood in the middle of the study, lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty, the matter has been settled."
Yan Fuguang put down his langhao pen and nodded lightly.
Liang Fei wanted to ask a question, but seeing that his master didn't want to pay attention, he finally kept his mouth shut.
After leaving the study, he crossed his arms and murmured: "Why on earth are you doing this?"
