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Chapter 328 Niu takes action and Yuan asks for help
"Thank you, Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine Xian." Everyone stood up and sat down.
Shi Nanxi raised the corner of her mouth slightly, and asked knowingly:
"What were the sisters talking about just now? It seemed very lively."
Concubine Niuhulu looked at the person sitting above her and clutched her handkerchief tightly.
It was this bitch who caused her to be ridiculed by the concubines in the harem just now. It was this bitch who caused her face to be trampled underfoot. It was this bitch who caused her to become a laughing stock in the entire harem!
In terms of background, she is not worthy of being mentioned in the same breath with her. In terms of seniority, she has been in the palace for less than a year, while she has been in the palace for eleven years. In terms of offspring, she has never even been pregnant. How could she surpass her and become Concubine Xian?
Is it just because the emperor favors her?
Thinking of the emperor, Concubine Nianhulu became even more jealous. They were all members of the emperor's harem, so why could Concubine Xian win the emperor's true heart and make the emperor favor her alone?
That was something she had longed for all her life but could not do. In that case, Concubine Nianhulu lowered her eyes to hide the trace of resentment that quickly flashed across her eyes. If she, Nianhulu, could not get it, no one else could get it.
She wants to break the emperor's exclusive favor for that bitch, and wait until the emperor favors other women. Then see what the bitch's expression will be. It must be very uncomfortable to get and then lose!
Although she was filled with resentment and twisted feelings, the smile on Concubine Niuhulu's face grew wider. As the person with the highest status among all the concubines, she was the first to speak:
"It's not so lively. We are talking about the fact that the eldest wife is pregnant again. Congratulations to Concubine Hui."
Concubine Hui gritted her teeth secretly, her face returned to normal, she clutched her handkerchief, and said helplessly:
"This eldest wife is an unstable person. She made a scene before the baby was three months old and everyone knew about it. I was so angry that I asked her to go back home and wait until the baby was stable before coming to pay her respects."
In ancient times, women would usually wait until they were three months pregnant and the fetus was stable before telling others about it. If they told others before three months, they were afraid that the fetus would be frightened. Concubine Hui said this because she didn't want Concubine Nianhulu to bring up the matter of the first wife's pregnancy again.
Shi Nanxi knew something about the first wife. She had been married for four years and had given birth to children for three of them. She also knew that her baby was a princess.
He sighed and felt sorry for the useless person in his heart. It was obvious that the First Concubine was being treated as a breeding machine, just to give birth to the eldest grandson of the Emperor who would surpass the Crown Prince.
But everyone has their own aspirations, and she couldn't control that. But she also didn't want to talk about her stomach, so she changed the subject at the right time:
"I see. The eldest wife is so lucky. Time flies so fast. The New Year is less than a month away."
Seeing Shi Nanxi change the subject, Concubine Hui secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It was rare that she liked this person so much, so she followed her words and said:
"Yes, speaking of which, with Concubine Xian and several younger sisters joining us for the New Year, the New Year's Eve banquet will definitely be more lively."
Others followed suit and complimented him, with Concubine Xi smiling sweetly and saying bluntly:
"I have long wanted to come and congratulate Her Majesty Imperial Concubine Xian on her promotion. I am extremely happy to be here today."
When Shi Nanxi saw that the person who was speaking was Concubine Xi, she paused and the things that were discovered after the investigation of Hesheli Shuren's death flashed through her mind.
Sure enough, what Concubine Cheng said was true. In the end, she found out that Concubine Xi had tampered with the incense on Hesheli Shuren's clothes.
As long as the common people of Hesheli wear clothes that have been fumigated with fragrance for a long time, their temperaments will be quietly changed, and over time, they will become impulsive and irritable.
In the end, Hesheli, a commoner, had no idea until her death that Concubine Xi was the reason behind her death, which shows how deep her thoughts were.
Therefore, she just kept a distance from her approach. At this moment, she raised her lips and smiled:
"If Sister Xipin comes to our palace, I will definitely welcome her."
"This is what the queen said, I take it seriously, I will come to bother you often in the future, I hope the queen will not find me annoying!"
After hearing this, Concubine Xi immediately climbed up the pole, as if she was afraid that Shi Nanxi would go back on her word. When others saw this, they secretly rolled their eyes.
This person really has no moral integrity. Commoner Hesheli was executed because of Concubine Xian. As people from the same family, Concubine Xi not only did not help Commoner Hesheli to take revenge, but actually flattered and fawned over Concubine Xian.
Of course, Concubine Xi felt the subtle gazes coming from all around her. She picked up the teacup but smiled without saying a word.
They all look very noble, but in fact they really want to please Concubine Xian. After all, Concubine Xian is favored, powerful and has status. Once they please her, there is no telling how many benefits they will get. They just can't bring themselves to do that.
As for the commoner Hesheli, well, that was her enemy, and she had to thank Concubine Xian for helping her execute her with a legitimate reason.
The family also secretly sent a message to her asking her to make friends with Concubine Xian, and to see if Concubine Xian really did not want children for the time being.
In this case, she was of course happy to deal with Concubine Xian.
At this time, Cheng Guiren also spoke up to congratulate:
"Congratulations, Your Majesty. Congratulations, Your Majesty. Has the Emperor said when the enthronement ceremony will be held?"
Shi Nanxi smiled and replied:
"The Emperor felt that the New Year was too hasty and was worried that the Ministry of Internal Affairs would be too hasty in its preparations. In addition, I felt that winter was too cold, so the Emperor decided to hold the enthronement ceremony in the spring after the New Year."
Hearing this, Cheng Guiren said repeatedly:
"Good spring, good spring, the flowers are blooming, the Ministry of Internal Affairs must be more prepared, the emperor is very attentive to the queen, congratulations to the queen."
Others also hurried to congratulate, including Concubine Nianhulu and several high-ranking concubines, but they felt a little uncomfortable in their hearts.
Although I had known for a long time that Concubine Xian was favored, I didn't expect that the emperor would even consider the ceremony of enthroning her so carefully.
The emperor used to be somewhat secretive about this, but now he is becoming less and less willing to conceal his fondness for this girl.
Concubine Niuhulu looked at Shi Nanxi's glory and the way she was being treated like the moon by everyone, and she pinched her palms tightly, unable to bear it any longer.
She glanced at Concubine Yuan who was standing behind her, suddenly put down her teacup and sighed.
Hearing the sigh, Shi Nanxi's eyelashes trembled slightly. Knowing that the sigh had come, she knew that today's visit would not be truly peaceful.
He understood everything in his heart, but he cooperated with the other party on the surface. He looked at Concubine Niuhulu and asked with concern:
"What happened to Concubine Niuhulu?"
The others immediately stopped talking and looked over.
Concubine Niuhulu showed a trace of pity on her face and said softly:
"I have nothing to do, I just thought of the Fourteenth Princess. I really pity her!"
He then recounted the story of the Fourteenth Princess being neglected by servants and having a fever and a cold, and asked the imperial physician for help. Finally, he said:
"I couldn't bear to hear the news. The Fourteenth Princess is only two years old. She was born with a weak body and can't stand fever or cold. If something happens..."
Concubine Niuhulu picked up the handkerchief, lowered her eyes to wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes, and her tone was full of pity.
The concubines with children present felt a sense of sympathy after hearing this, and at this moment they could not help but say indignantly:
"The servants in the Qizi Internal Affairs Department are becoming more and more daring. They even dare to neglect the princess!"
"That's right, I just feel sorry for the Fourteenth Princess, she's only two years old and I don't know if she can make it."
"With those servants here, even if we can get through this time, there will be a next time."
Hearing the discussions of the concubines, Shi Nanxi narrowed her eyes slightly. She felt sorry for the Fourteenth Princess's experience, but she didn't think that Concubine Nianhulu would mention the Fourteenth Princess for no reason.
Sure enough, at this moment, a young palace concubine with her head bowed behind Concubine Niuhulu suddenly walked forward to the center of the hall, knelt down with a plop, raised her head to reveal a beautiful face with tears streaming down her face, and choked with sobs:
"I am the mother of the Fourteenth Princess. I beg Concubine Xian to save the Fourteenth Princess. You are the most kind and merciful. You must save the Fourteenth Princess!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the noisy hall suddenly became quiet, leaving only the sobbing and pleading voice of Concubine Yuan.