amaotonovel Chapter 239 Double Happiness, Pregnancy Again
Chapter 239 Double Happiness, Pregnancy Again
Chapter 239 Double Happiness, Pregnancy Again
Kangxi frowned upon hearing this. He had only been thinking about abdication and hadn't really considered the women in the harem. If he were to simply wave his hand and take them all to Changshun Garden, would they be able to stay there? Of course! But he didn't want to take them.
What is his current condition? The imperial doctors have collectively diagnosed that he can no longer get close to women. If all those women come over and he has to see them every day, how can he not be annoyed?
But it would be even more inappropriate to keep all of them in the harem. The Forbidden City now belongs to Yinreng, and the East and West Palaces are all occupied by my father's women. How shameful!
After thinking about it, Kangxi suggested that he would take a few to Changchun Garden and put the rest in Yiku Palace and Chuxiu Palace!
Yinreng remained silent. These were all the women in the Emperor's harem, and he was willing to place them wherever he wanted. As long as he didn't have to worry about them, he generally didn't want to interfere. However, thinking of what his brothers had said before, Yinreng couldn't help but ask, "Emperor, besides the ladies you mentioned, how about you arrange for the rest to leave the palace and live in your brothers' houses?"
Kangxi's eyes widened in disbelief: "I'm not even dead yet! You're so intolerant of them that you want to kick them out now?"
Yinreng's face darkened: "That's not what I meant. Isn't this what my brothers asked me to do before? They thought that since you rarely come back to the palace, you don't need the ladies to serve you. There's no point for the ladies to stay in the palace, so they thought of using their merits to exchange for the ladies to leave the palace and take care of you. Besides, the entire West Palace is given to you, and the ladies don't live in spacious houses. They have been with you for most of their lives, and in the end they still have to live in a small house..."
Before Yinreng could continue speaking, Kangxi had already put on a mask of pain, because when he thought about it along the lines of Yinreng's thoughts, he really felt a little sorry for these concubines who gave birth to his children.
Thinking about it, he realized that even if they had not made any contributions, they had worked hard over the years. Now that he was living in Changchun Garden, he was not allowed to take them with him. It was indeed not as comfortable to stay in the palace as before. Since his sons were considerate and filial, he would just take them in.
Kangxi: "However, we have to make it clear in advance that you can bring them back to the palace to take care of them. You can find a good excuse, but you can't make a big fuss about it. I haven't passed away yet. If you drive them out of the palace right away, it will damage the reputation of the royal family."
Yinreng glared at the old man several times in his heart, but thinking that the other party had already made concessions, he did not continue to attack him, but just nodded in agreement. Without a reasonable explanation, he would not act rashly.
Seeing that Yinreng had nothing else to do, Kangxi did not stay for long. He now felt that life in Changchun Garden was better. He could sleep whenever he wanted and do whatever he wanted every day. He did not have to worry about state affairs, the disputes in the harem, or suspect that which of his sons had ulterior motives. Even his dream of becoming a chess master when he was young was now picked up again.
Not long after Kangxi left, Li Dehai (Buer and the eunuch beside him) hurried over with an abnormal blush on his face, obviously due to excitement.
He Zhu quickly stepped forward to stop him. The two of them whispered for a few words in the corner. He Zhu also began to look very excited. He ignored Li Dehai and trotted into the hall.
As time passed, Yinreng rarely saw He Zhu in such a hurry. Even at today's succession ceremony, he was not so flustered. Seeing this immediately aroused Yinreng's interest.
Yinreng smiled, his eyes gleaming with curiosity and amusement, and jokingly said, "Oh, what could have caused our Chief Eunuch He Zhu to panic and lose his composure? Tell me quickly, so that I can have some fun too."
He Zhu was seen breathing heavily. After calming down a little, he couldn't wait to shout to Yinreng: "Congratulations, master, congratulations, master! The queen is pregnant!" This sudden good news was like a thunderclap that shook the earth, echoing in Yinreng's ears.
For a moment, Yinreng was completely stunned, his mind resonating with the words, "Pregnant! My queen is pregnant!" Then, there was a crisp "crack!" The chair beneath Yinreng collapsed under the weight. Like an arrow shot from a bow, Yinreng instantly rose and dashed out at lightning speed. In the blink of an eye, the bright yellow figure vanished from He Zhu's sight.
He Zhu was stunned at first when he saw this, but he quickly came to his senses, struggled to get up from the ground in a hurry, then spread his legs and trotted all the way to catch up with the master in front who had long disappeared.
After a breathless chase, He Zhu finally spotted his master again. Yinreng sat before the Empress, his face full of tenderness and affection. His eyes gazed lovingly at the Empress's slightly swollen belly, one hand gently caressing it, as if feeling the pulse of new life. Nearby, the imperial physician carefully explained the various precautions of pregnancy to Yinreng.
The heartwarming and touching scene before him deeply touched He Zhu's heart. He couldn't help but stop his hurried steps and stood quietly not far away, silently watching the loving emperor and empress in front of him, fearing that he would break this peaceful and harmonious atmosphere if he was not careful.
The Empress was actually pregnant! This was a double blessing! The news spread like wildfire throughout the capital.
Hongye, Jingyi and Hongchang got the news soon and rushed over. Their mother was finally pregnant again. They were going to have a younger brother/sister. This was such exciting good news!
The family surrounded Bull and asked all sorts of questions, fearing that the new queen might be feeling unwell due to her pregnancy.
Those ministers who had been thinking of taking advantage of the fact that the Queen had not been able to get pregnant for many years to advise the new Emperor to hold a beauty pageant, now had to give up those plans.
Everyone in the capital is well aware of the deep and enduring bond between the new emperor and the empress. Over the years, the new emperor has remained as devoted and loving to the empress as ever, a sentiment of deep affection that is truly moving.
Not only that, even the princes who previously had close relations with the new emperor now get along well with their respective wives and treat each other with respect.
Originally, these ministers were still thinking hopefully: when the new emperor was a prince, it was his family affair after all, and it was not easy to interfere at will; but now that he is the king of a country, the matter of adding new people to the harem can be regarded as a national affair, right?
So, they began to think about whether they could take advantage of this opportunity to put this matter on the agenda and add a bit of excitement to this huge palace backyard. However, this sudden good news was like a bucket of cold water poured over their heads, completely extinguishing the little hope that had just ignited in their hearts.
At this moment, they knew clearly in their minds that if anyone dared to be tactless and bring up the matter of the talent show first, then there would be no doubt that this person would become the poor "chicken" used to scare the monkeys and would instantly become a living target!
However, these ministers were not frustrated or discouraged. Although the new emperor's idea was temporarily out of reach, they soon turned their attention to the prince.
You must know that the prince had not yet made a marriage contract, and it was said that he still had no servants in his chambers. This was a perfect opportunity for those shrewd and far-sighted ministers.
If they can start planning from now on and train carefully, then the position of Crown Princess or even Queen in the future may really fall into their own hands!
The thoughts of those outside the palace were bizarre and complicated, but in no way could they affect the family in Kunning Palace, located deep within the imperial palace. At this moment, Kunning Palace was filled with laughter and a warm and sweet atmosphere, as it was immersed in the great joy brought by the arrival of a new life.
Burhe sat on the soft couch, her hand gently caressing her slightly bulging belly, her face filled with a happy and loving smile. From time to time, she chatted with her children beside her, sharing her expectations and longings for the unborn child.
The Emperor, with a look of concern on his face, stayed by the Empress's side, his eyes filled with tenderness and doting. He frequently inquired about her well-being and any special dietary needs, and personally instructed the Imperial Kitchen to prepare a variety of nourishing dishes to ensure the proper nutrition for the Empress and the fetus.
Everyone in the Kunning Palace is eagerly looking forward to the arrival of new life.