"When the emperor was still a prince, Concubine Xia's family made trouble and married Concubine Xia to someone else. However, the emperor later favored her and the marriage failed. If it weren't for Concubine Xia's sake, how could the emperor tolerate those people?
."
Eunuch Mo sighed deeply and defended Emperor Mingwen.
Chu Yunning suddenly realized that there was such a thing.
No wonder Emperor Mingwen loved and hated Concubine Xia, his feelings must have been worn away.
If it hadn't been for Concubine Xia's family, she would be the one taking the position of queen at this moment.
One wrong step can lead to a thousand miles difference.
"Thank you, Eunuch Mo, for the suggestion." Chu Yunning smiled clearly.
Eunuch Mo shook his head: "Chu Shanggong has seen the outside world. Since using Chu Shanggong's plaster, the old slave's legs and feet have become much sharper, he can sleep more soundly at night, and he has become more energetic. The emperor also praised the slave's efficiency in doing things.
Much better than before.”
After saying that, Eunuch Mo leaned over and said, "Chu Shang Palace, the old servant has gone in to serve you."
"good."
Chu Yunning raised her head and sighed, then turned around and went back to Concubine Xia's palace.
"Why is Chu Shang Palace here?" Concubine Xia took a look at her fingernails in interest, leaned lazily on the soft couch and yawned.
Chu Yunning said in a low voice: "After I went back, I looked through the medical books and found that the pulse of the imperial concubine was a bit strange. After thinking about it, I decided to check it out again."
"No need, what can I do?" Concubine Xia yawned again, squinting her eyes a little sleepily, and she even couldn't open her eyes.
Chu Yunning took a step forward: "My dearest lady, let's take a look."
Seeing her solemn expression, Concubine Xia noticed something was wrong, sat up and asked happily: "Is this the sign of Ximai? I heard that the pulse sign of a newly pregnant woman is not obvious. It's just that the Kui Shui is delayed, or maybe
Loss of appetite and lethargy.”
I really don't want to pour cold water on Concubine Xia, because I'm afraid she won't be able to accept the facts.
Chu Yunning said: "There is no way that your pulse is a happy pulse, it's more like someone has given you some kind of medicine."
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Concubine Xia frowned displeased, but still stretched out her wrist and handed it to her: "Chu Shang Palace, you have to take a good look this time, don't let me down."
"yes!"
Chu Yunning felt her pulse, her face became darker and darker, and after a moment, she let go and took two steps back.
Concubine Xia was frightened by her expression, and asked after her: "What's going on?"
"The imperial concubine's body has been drugged. It will be difficult for her to become pregnant again in the future."
"What!" Concubine Xia looked incredulous, and then sneered: "You must be scaring me. How can it be possible for me to have trouble getting pregnant again?"
"Judging from the pulse of the imperial concubine, it should be that the cold air entered her body in the past five days, which destroyed her body and made it difficult for her to conceive again."
Concubine Xia was dumbfounded when she heard this, and all she could think about was the difficulty of getting pregnant.
"Is there still a chance to heal?"
Chu Yunning shook her head. It was equivalent to a woman losing her fallopian tubes and having no chance of conceiving an heir.
"Why didn't you tell me earlier!" Concubine Xia was furious and pointed at her with trembling hands: "I must have said that deliberately because you couldn't cure me. Don't forget. When Princess Xiao wanted to kill you, it was
I saved your life!"
Chu Yunning frowned.
"Chu Shanggong, I order you to cure me, otherwise, I will never let you off lightly!" Concubine Xia stared at her angrily, her heart heaving.
"What good will this do to me?" Chu Yunning asked.
Concubine Xia sneered: "It's not like you hold grudges about what happened back then and are deliberately watching my jokes. Chu Yunning, I'm going to ask for an explanation today!"
As soon as the words fell, Concubine Xia stood up with a slap on the table, fiercely.
Chu Yunning was not afraid at all. She had already figured out what Concubine Xia meant. She even guessed that Concubine Xia had known about her health condition for a long time and was acting deliberately.
The purpose is to want the little prince!
"What do you mean, noble concubine?" Chu Yunning asked.
After hearing this, Concubine Xia slowly sat down again: "Chu Yunning, you know best what this palace lacks. According to my status, I am the most suitable person to raise the little prince, and you are only taking care of him while he recovers.
It's almost time, the emperor will give him to the concubine to raise him sooner or later."
Sure enough, he guessed it right. The corner of Chu Yunning's mouth curled up: "I don't have the final say on this matter. Everything is decided by the emperor."
Concubine Xia stared at Chu Yunning with a faint smile:
"The Emperor is not the most obedient to your words. As long as you speak, I believe that the Emperor will definitely agree."
"Is the imperial concubine so confident?" Chu Yunning's tone suddenly became cold, annoyed that the imperial concubine Xia was so self-righteous.
"Whether it is yes or not, we will know when we go there." Concubine Xia raised her lips and asked, "I wonder if Chu Shang Palace dares to go to the Political Affairs Hall?"
"Why not?" Chu Yunning looked magnanimous. In Concubine Xia's eyes, it seemed that as long as she flinched, there was something fishy. This time she would make Concubine Xia give up!
Before leaving, Concubine Xia changed into a set of simple and elegant clothes, and she also lost two hairpins on her temples, making her whole person more delicate and less luxurious.
Chu Yunning concealed the sarcasm in her eyes, she really knew how to put on a show. She could have been sitting back and relax in the harem, relying on her past love affair, consuming the emperor's patience, and sooner or later she would have killed herself.
The two of them walked in tandem, and Concubine Xia was stopped by Eunuch Mo on the way.
"Why are you here, the Imperial Concubine? The Emperor is processing official documents and is temporarily unavailable."
Concubine Xia's eyes turned red and she swallowed hard: "Eunuch Mo, I have important matters to meet with the Emperor today. Please excuse me to go there."
Eunuch Mo hesitated for a moment before he responded, turned around and went inside to report.
After lighting the incense, Eunuch Mo came out and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please come in."
Concubine Xia rubbed her eyes and walked through the door crying.
"Your Majesty, please take care of me." Concubine Xia cried delicately and fell into Emperor Mingwen's arms. Her tears fell like pearls, looking pitiful.
, extremely distressing.
The corner of Chu Yunning's mouth twitched slightly. Unexpectedly, she thought her father was dead because she was crying so exaggeratedly.
Emperor Mingwen patiently said a few words of comfort: "If you have something to say, if you don't explain it clearly, how can I make the decision for you?"
Hearing this, Concubine Xia sniffed, stopped crying, and looked at Chu Yunning resentfully: "Just now, Chu Shanggong took my pulse and said that I can no longer have children of my own. I am not willing to give in.
Obviously a few days ago, Chu Shang Palace said that as long as I take care of my concubine properly, I will definitely have a child of my own."
Concubine Xia cried and complained at the same time, and she did not forget to wink at Emperor Mingwen.
After half an hour, Concubine Xia stopped talking.
The general meaning is to blame Chu Yun Ning for not being good at medical skills. She didn't tell anyone that she was being tricked. She waited for the cold air to enter her body before she said it. There was already no cure, which delayed her condition.
After hearing this, Emperor Mingwen looked at Chu Yunning.
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine passed away due to a miscarriage injury.
He fell into the water again. This time, the cold air entering his body was caused by someone drugging him. I am just a royal palace, not a god, and I am not a royal doctor for the imperial concubine. I cannot keep an eye on the imperial concubine all the time. I also have to take care of the little prince.
."
Chu Yunning did not follow Concubine Xia's words, but took the first step to distance herself.
Concubine Xia said: "Your Majesty, Chu Shanggong is just trying to shirk!"
The two argued for a while, and Chu Yunning glanced at the leisurely Emperor Mingwen: "Your Majesty, the imperial concubine has lost her right to be a mother. I am also very heartbroken. I feel that the little prince can be raised by the imperial concubine, and he will be the companion of the little princess.
."
"Your Majesty, please let me raise the little prince. Since I have no biological children, I will definitely treat the little prince as my own and will never treat him badly."
Concubine Xia raised three fingers and swore.
The smile on Emperor Mingwen's face gradually disappeared, and he glanced at Concubine Xia: "Concubine Xia already has a little princess by her side, so it is inevitable that the two children will not be able to do their job well."
"Your Majesty, I am not tired, I have slaves to help take care of you. Didn't Chu Shang Palace just say that the two children can be companions?" Concubine Xia began to act coquettishly.
Emperor Mingwen pondered for a long time and then asked: "What is the purpose of the imperial concubine raising the young prince?"
"Your Majesty, I don't dare. I just like children. Although the princess is good, she will get married after all. If she marries far away in the future, she may not see her again for several years. I don't expect the little prince to have much future. I just want to marry him."
I look forward to always being with you and visiting my concubine a few times a year."
Concubine Xia had already thought about this on the way here.
This is also a reasonable reason. Most princesses get married and rarely stay in the capital, so there are not many opportunities to meet.
Emperor Mingwen asked again: "You have to raise the little prince. You can no longer consider yourself a noble concubine. The Ling family cannot stay in the capital. You have to think about it."
Concubine Xia was stunned and looked a little unnatural: "Your Majesty, this..."
"Isn't it true that the imperial concubine wants to have both children and has no other plans? Only by giving up can you gain something." Emperor Mingwen said solemnly, staring at Concubine Xia with sharp eyes, as if she was plotting something evil if she said one more word.
"I'm afraid that if I lose my identity, I will wrong the little prince." Concubine Xia laughed dryly, not knowing how to answer.
Emperor Mingwen was not in a hurry. He held the tea in his hand and took a sip. From the corner of his eye, he saw Chu Yunning still kneeling on the ground, so he said: "Chu Shanggong, please step aside first. I still have something to say to the noble concubine."
"Yes, I will leave." Chu Yunning stood up and left.
Concubine Xia is no match for Emperor Mingwen at all. It’s strange that she can figure it out!
When Eunuch Mo saw Chu Yunning coming out, he immediately said, "The emperor has prepared lunch for you and asked you to eat in the side hall."
Chu Yunning raised her eyebrows. She was indeed hungry after working hard all morning, so she went to eat without any courtesy.
"Eunuch Mo, don't sit still. Let's eat together. I can't finish such a table." Chu Yunning invited, but Eunuch Mo declined after a while before sitting down.
"Does Chu Shang Palace think the emperor will leave the young prince to Concubine Xia to raise him?" Eunuch Mo asked.
Chu Yunning hesitated for a while and nodded: "Yes, but Concubine Xia will regret it in the future."
The little prince is only the eldest son, not the only heir. A baby who cannot speak is not enough to achieve great things.
Moreover, the future of the little prince has been decided, and Concubine Xia will definitely lose in this game!
Sure enough, an hour later Emperor Mingwen issued a decree to name the young prince Xuan Ming and teach him to raise him with Concubine Ling. The Linghou family was also granted the title of guardian of the county. Soon the whole family rushed to take office.
After the imperial edict was issued, everyone was in an uproar. Some people were extremely angry because of the emperor's favoritism. Both children were given to Concubine Ling. Although they were demoted, Concubine Ling had a bright future with the prince in her hands.
Chu Yunning was eager to let the little prince out. It was because his status was too special and made people jealous, so many people stared at him eagerly.
Beibei cried and his eyes turned red: "Mom, why did my little brother have to be taken away? Can I still visit my little brother in the future?"
After spending more than a month together, Bei Bei has become accustomed to the little prince's existence. He visits him every day, but he is still a little uncomfortable being taken away so suddenly.
Chu Yunning touched Beibei's head: "Of course you can go and visit. You should be happy that your little brother has his own mother."
Under Chu Yunning's comfort, Beibei wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes and slowly smiled.
When the little prince was moved away, Chu Yunning felt very sad. When he went to visit the next day, he found that the little prince's voice was hoarse from crying.
Concubine Ling hugged him and coaxed him awkwardly, sweating profusely when she saw Chu Yunning: "Come and see what's going on."
Chu Yunning couldn't bear to see the little prince suffering, so he said patiently: "Ms. Ling Fei, the embroidery on your body makes the little prince uncomfortable, so he keeps crying."
Hearing this, Concubine Ling immediately handed the little prince to the nanny, changed into a gauze dress, and when she hugged the little prince again, she no longer cried.
"After all, he is someone who has been here before. He can see the problem at a glance." Concubine Ling smiled.
"This child is afraid of heat. He needs to take a bath every day, and the time should not exceed the time of one stick of incense. In addition, the nurse's diet must be controlled well. It is best to raise the two children separately, otherwise the little prince will be irritated by the crying.
, more difficult to raise.”
Concubine Ling's biggest regret now is that she raised the little princess in the first place, but now she has become a hot potato. If she is sent back again, she will definitely offend the emperor.
"The little prince has a weak spleen and stomach and cannot smell fragrance. He must be strictly controlled."
Chu Yunning explained a few more things, and Concubine Ling listened patiently.
"The little prince is still young now. He will start to recognize people slowly after three months. If Concubine Ling wants to get close to the little prince, she must let him get familiar with your smell and stare at you every day until he is three or four years old.
, the little prince will definitely cry if he is raised by someone else in the future."
Chu Yunning kindly reminded that if you give the child to the wet nurse, then you will recognize the wet nurse. The wet nurse is just a slave. In the future, if the little prince is raised by someone else and is taken away directly, he may not recognize Concubine Ling.
Concubine Ling was dubious.
"My dear, I raised Beibei single-handedly, and I never rely on others. Although it is hard work, I am the only one in his heart."
Chu Yunning continued to compile, she couldn't bear to see Concubine Ling sitting and enjoying the benefits. Only children who have personally raised children will cherish them instead of taking advantage of them.
"I have remembered this. Thank you Chu Shang Palace for informing me." Concubine Ling said.
After Chu Yunning made sure that the little prince was fine, he went to visit the little princess. The jaundice on the little princess's body was much better after being exposed to the sun several times.
"We will continue to dry out tomorrow, don't stop." Chu Yunning ordered.
The little palace maid nodded: "I will remember this."
Before leaving, Concubine Ling caught up with her and said, "Chu Shanggong, the little princess is weak and sick. Can I leave the little princess to you to raise first, and then return her to me when she is older?"