The Legend of the Concubine in the Harem

Thanks Xianming.

Xie Yuzhen put these three words on the tip of his tongue and savored them. He felt that although the emperor had a bad temper, the word he chose was quite to his liking.

The word "Xianming" not only means the three lights shining as mentioned by the emperor, but also has another meaning of brightness and sunrise. Xie Yu was really satisfied with this. It could be seen that the emperor really spent some time to pick out such a word with excellent meaning.

So she smiled and said, "I think it's great."

The moment the emperor saw her smile, he suddenly felt his whole body and mind relax.

Ever since he went to Lefu Palace to see the seriously ill Concubine Song Shufei, it seemed as if the depressing atmosphere in her palace had followed him out, and the emperor almost subconsciously came to Shouning Palace. He instinctively looked for people and things that could make him feel comfortable and happy. Although the idea of ​​giving Xie Yuzhen a name was a sudden inspiration and impromptu, it could also be regarded as a premeditated plan.

He values ​​Xie Yuzhen.

It’s becoming more and more important.

Sometimes the emperor couldn't explain why he cared so much about such a rebellious woman, but he knew that he wanted Xie Yuzhen to be marked by his own mark from the inside out - he believed that this was an extension of love, and he was not afraid to admit that he truly loved Xie Yu.

It's just that the last woman he wanted to treat well in the name of love is now bedridden, and this relationship that he valued so much has gradually become an irreparable regret.

But luckily.

He is the emperor.

He can have as many relationships as he wants.

So, when he was sad about the decline of his old love, it was natural for him to seek comfort from his new love, which was like the rising sun.

There was light snow and breeze, and the snow powder in the corridor fell on the black fur collar on the emperor's shoulders like broken stars. Xie Yuzhen leaned happily in his arms, like a pair of lovers in love, letting the man open his arms in the light wind and snow to block the cold for her. For a moment, it seemed that even the air was filled with sweetness, but Xie Yuzhen did not indulge herself in the deep love at this moment, but became more sober.

"Why is it snowing again all of a sudden?" Xie Yuzhen poked the emperor, "Although the snow is light, it will still make you cold if it melts on your body. Your Majesty, let's go inside first."

The emperor said "hmm" and continued to protect Xie Yuzhen as they walked back. When they reached the door, they saw an eunuch waiting there anxiously.

Li Zong was ordered by the emperor to oversee the renovation of Chonghua Palace, so the one following the emperor now is another eunuch named Feng Xiang.

Feng Xiang was fatter and shorter than Li Zongsheng, with a fair face and no beard, and looked very cheerful and amiable.

"What's the matter?" The emperor let Xie Yuzhen into the house first, then turned to look at Feng Xiang and asked.

Feng Xiang lowered his head and said, "Just now, the maid of Concubine Zhang of Chonghe Palace asked to see you and said that Concubine Zhang had asked the imperial physician to check her pulse this morning and found that she is more than two months pregnant..." He paused, and when he heard that the emperor did not speak, he did not dare to look up and continued, "Concubine Zhang sent Pei'er to tell His Majesty the good news, but somehow she bumped into the Second Princess and Concubine Li on the way, as well as several ladies who entered the palace today."

The emperor remained silent.

This made Feng Xiang even more uneasy.

Although he was not a eunuch who grew up with the emperor like Li Zong, he was also trusted and valued by the emperor.

The two had known each other when Concubine Zhang was still serving in the imperial study, and they had even become sworn relatives. After Concubine Zhang entered the palace, although she had not severed contact with Feng Xiang, Feng Xiang seldom moved around the harem, so he only knew that Concubine Zhang seemed to be looked down upon and bullied by other concubines because she was born a palace maid. Fortunately, the emperor was a man who cherished old times and doted on her. He was always willing to stand up for Concubine Zhang and let her use his power to bully back.

At this time, Concubine Zhang was no longer a small tea-serving maid in the imperial study, but the emperor's favorite concubine of the first rank.

After the other party's identity was changed, Feng Xiang also carefully considered how to treat Concubine Zhang in the future, and considered whether the other party had enough power to help him. But after all, she was a new favorite with no children and no power, so Feng Xiang could only keep this consideration in his heart. Even though he had recognized her as his godparents, he did not make a bet and take sides at the first time.

Lady Zhang's attitude didn't change much. She still called him godfather in private and occasionally sent him some things that he could use at his age, thus maintaining their friendship.

Feng Xiang was happy when he heard the palace maid come to report that Concubine Zhang was pregnant. But when he heard from the palace maid that Pei'er, who had originally delivered the message, had bumped into the Second Princess and Concubine Li, and that Concubine Zhang had arrived at the scene despite her pregnancy to protect Pei'er, the hairs on his body stood up.

Lady Zhang seems very smart on weekdays, why did she become so arrogant as soon as she got pregnant?

The emperor attaches great importance to his offspring. As for other people, even if a concubine is bumped into by a palace servant, at most she will be punished according to the palace rules. But if she bumps into the royal heir, she will be punished severely!

What’s more, the person who was offended was the second princess whom the emperor had always loved!

Moreover, today is the day when Concubine Li invites several ladies of noble birth to the palace to enjoy the snow. Enjoying the snow is just an excuse. The real purpose is to select a consort for the second princess and to examine the attitudes of those ladies of noble birth in advance, to test whether their families are willing to marry a princess.

The emperor personally reviewed this matter.

The more Feng Xiang thought about it, the more frightened he became, fearing that he would be implicated. However, he could not hide his relationship with Concubine Zhang from the emperor at all. If he distanced himself from the matter at this juncture which might very well displease the emperor, it would only make the emperor dislike him.

Feng Xiang lowered his head even more and said, "Concubine Zhang and Pei'er entered the palace together and have been sisters for many years... She has already rushed to the Imperial Garden to plead for Pei'er."

a long time.

The emperor sighed heavily and said, "She's pregnant and still running around."

Xie Yuzhen listened to the whole process and said, "Your Majesty, the imperial physician also said that if the woman's pregnancy is stable, it is beneficial for the mother and child to walk around more. However, it has snowed for so many days. When I got up, I heard Xia Zhi say that many places on the road were still covered with ice and had not been cleared. Even if Lady Zhang is worried about the palace maid making a mistake and being punished, she should also be considerate of the child in her belly and should not be so reckless and risky."

Her words were sincere, full of helplessness and a little bit of blame.

Successfully provoked the emperor's anger.

Seeing the emperor's face darken, Xie Yuzhen continued to use her most skilled skills of fanning the flames: "But I can understand Lady Zhang. After all, we are sisters who have worked together as palace maids for many years. Even if the palace maid made the mistake first, it is not easy to be punished on such a snowy day. If she gets sick by accident and is not cured, won't she lose her life?"

"I think Lady Zhang was so concerned that she acted impulsively this time." Xie Yuzhen said with a smile.

The emperor could tell that this woman was gloating and stirring up trouble to flatter Concubine Zhang, but right now was the time when he was being most affectionate towards Xie Yuzhen, so he did not feel disgusted. Instead, he thought that his beloved concubine was really naughty and true to her nature.

Who asked Concubine Zhang to cause trouble for a palace maid who bumped into the princess, regardless of her pregnancy?

The Queen was in such a bad condition that he couldn't bear to ask her to go out in such a cold weather, so he had to go and mediate himself.

Wouldn't this just disrupt the reunion of my family of three?

"Okay, I'll go take a look and be back soon. I'll also eat hotpot with you and your daughter and stay here tonight. How about that?" the emperor asked helplessly and dotingly.

Xie Yuzhen rolled her eyes at him and said, "Your Majesty, keep your word. If you don't come back and leave with someone else, don't blame me for gathering my men and horses to attack you."

The wicked smile against the door made the emperor almost instantly want to stay and ignore those people. However, the importance of his offspring outweighed his momentary lust, so the emperor patiently got up and left.

Xie Yuzhen's expression changed: "Go and watch over there and see who Zhang is trying to embarrass."