The most beautiful lady in the harem

Chapter 277 Here we go again

In fact, Concubine Xin Shu was also so angry that she lost her mind and needed to vent her dissatisfaction.

How could she not understand what the maid said?

She was so angry that her forehead hurt, and her body was also sore after giving birth. After hearing the maid comforting her, she finally felt better.

There is no concubine in the palace now who has three children.

After all the calculations, only she and Concubine Ning gave birth to two children for the emperor.

After Concubine Xin Shu figured this out, she felt much better for a moment.

After eating some liquid food, he rested and recovered his strength under the care of the maid.

In fact, if you think about it, Concubine Xin Shu's self-consolation is a bit funny.

Previously, she was competing with other lower-ranking concubines to see if they could give birth to a prince.

But now, the object of competition and comparison has changed to Concubine Ning, and they want to see who can give birth to a third child.

It hasn't changed in essence.

Meanwhile, in Zhaoyang Palace, Qin Liuse was not too upset after learning that Concubine Xin Shu had given birth to a little princess.

Although she didn't like Concubine Xin Shufei, she didn't have the same desire as them to kill two people.

Qin Liuse has always been soft-hearted towards her baby, so naturally she hopes that she can give birth to the baby in her belly safely.

However, after hearing that Concubine Xin Shu gave birth to a little princess, Qin Liuse couldn't help but think of the Taoist nun Shi.

The legendary Midas Touch is no longer effective now?

I wonder how angry Concubine Xin Shu will be?

On the other hand, Concubine Zhou had been quiet and low-key in the palace during the ten months of her pregnancy. She had not done anything crooked, and instead gave birth to a little prince.

And Concubine Zhou obviously didn't expect that she could give birth to a little prince.

She originally thought that having a little princess to accompany her was already very hopeful and enough to make her grateful.

Unexpectedly, God gave her a little prince. The emperor also promoted her to be a concubine and allocated a palace for her in the harem. Although it was not big, she was content.

When Qin Liuse went to visit Concubine Zhou, the joy of being a mother for the first time was clearly visible on her face.

Qin Liuse was also happy when she saw this. Once this person became a mother, her eyes became much softer.

Qin Liuse couldn't help but touch her face, wondering if she had this kind of temperament now.

If there was a mirror in front of her, she would definitely look at it, but unfortunately there wasn't one.

He just followed Concubine Xiao De, sat next to the cradle, looked at the little prince sleeping in the cradle, and while talking, he turned around and talked to Concubine Zhou next to him.

Qin Liuse looked around and saw that Concubine Li was not in Concubine Zhou's room. Then she smiled and said to her, "The emperor promoted you to be a concubine because he wanted you to raise the little prince yourself. This is a great blessing."

Qin Liuse said this not to scare Zhou Cairen, but if someone followed the rules set by the previous emperor, a talented person like her with a plain background and low status would not have the right to raise her own children.

That's why the Ninth Prince was arranged to be raised by other concubines.

And according to Concubine Zhou's current situation in the palace, after the little prince is born, he can actually be taken away to be raised by Concubine Li.

Anyway, they are all in the same palace. Concubine Li is the main concubine and can be the mother of the little prince. Concubine Zhou is his biological mother, and they will raise him together.

Growing up under the care of Concubine Li, Concubine Zhou could also take care of her, which was not against etiquette.

But Emperor Yongjia did not do so. Just like Concubine Zhang before him, he raised the status of the concubines after they gave birth to princes, and then rewarded them with a palace and asked them to raise them themselves.

Although it is not a big palace and cannot be compared with Zhaoyang Palace, Yuxiu Palace and Changxin Palace, she can be the master of a palace and raise her own children.

After all, it is much better than living under someone else's control.

After hearing this, Concubine Zhou was also moved. She never thought that she would have this blessing. She had been worried before, what would happen if the child was taken away by Concubine Li to raise after he was born?

It would be fine if Concubine Li treated her own children well.

But after all, people's hearts are hidden. If she treats him badly, or uses him to win favor, she, as his biological mother, will definitely feel bad.

Fortunately, Emperor Yongjia gave her such a great reward, so although she still felt pain in her body these days, Concubine Zhou was in a very good mental state.

There are two new lives in the palace. In the past few days, after Concubine Zhou and Concubine Xin gave birth one after another, the harem has been particularly lively.

People were walking back and forth, some went to Yuxiu Palace to visit Concubine Zhou, and then went to Chuxiu Palace to congratulate Concubine Xin Shufei. It was extremely lively.

The Empress Dowager Cixi could no longer sit still in the Yongshou Palace. She did not wait until the day when the two little princesses and the little prince were one month old. Instead, she brought her people out of the Yongshou Palace and came here to visit her grandchildren.

The Empress Dowager Cixi was extremely happy, and she was eager to be the ancestor, so she came to visit them in person.

According to the etiquette of the time, this was a very high-level honor, so both Zhou Cairen and Xin Shufei were a little flattered.

The ones who accompanied the Empress Dowager Cixi to these two places were Concubine Xiao Defei and Qin Liuse.

Cairen Zhou and Concubine Xin were not very familiar with the Empress Dowager Cixi, and they rarely visited Yongshou Palace before.

Firstly, they were not familiar with each other, and secondly, without the Empress Dowager Cixi's invitation, it would be inappropriate for others to disturb her.

Qin Liuse knew that the Queen Mother loved her son, so she naturally liked her son's children. So the old lady couldn't sit still in the palace, and couldn't wait for the full moon, so she came to see them in person.

When the Empress Dowager Cixi came out of Yongshou Palace that day, she specially chose a set of liver-red clothes with auspicious pomegranate patterns. She wore a bat-patterned headband on her head and was supported by her maids. All of these were very good omen.

The Empress Dowager Cixi first went to Concubine Xin Shufei's palace. When she saw the little princess, she smiled so much that her crow's feet appeared. She also had a jade pendant in her hand, which she stuffed into the little princess's hand.

While instructing the nurse beside her, "Let her play with it for a while, then take the jade pendant away. Don't let her eat it."

The wet nurse quickly agreed, and Concubine Xin Shu, who was standing next to her, couldn't stop smiling. She thanked the Empress Dowager on behalf of her daughter, and called Princess Ningle, who could already jump and skip, to come over, asking her to thank the ancestors on behalf of her sister.

Although these concubines seldom went to Yongshou Palace, the eldest prince and several little princesses who could already walk and jump were often summoned and taken to Yongshou Palace by their wet nurses.

Therefore, Princess Ningle was not unfamiliar with the Empress Dowager Cixi.

While sitting next to his ancestor, he smiled and said auspicious words to her.

The Empress Dowager Cixi also liked Princess Ningle, so she treated her equally and took out another jade pendant for her to play with.

Concubine Xin Shu looked at them with a smile, and then glanced at Qin Liuse and Concubine Xiao De. Her eyes seemed to be saying, what's the problem with them being favored by the Empress Dowager Cixi when they don't have any children yet?

How can one be like her?

Concubine Xin Shu was secretly proud of herself again.

However, Qin Liuse did not have such thoughts, and of course could not capture her emotions. She just smiled at Princess Ningle and Princess Hele.

I have to admit that Princess Ningle was raised to be fair, tender, chubby and extremely adorable, especially when she was just learning to speak and babbling.

Qin Liuse had already drawn a picture in her mind. It would be great if she could give birth to a little princess like this.

The daughter she and Emperor Yongjia had would definitely be as cute as Princess Ningle.

After visiting Princess Hele, Qin Liuse and Concubine Xiao De accompanied the Empress Dowager to visit Concubine Zhou.

Jieyushi Zhou was not as weak in appearance but arrogant in heart as Concubine Xin Shufei. When the Empress Dowager Cixi arrived, she crawled up and wanted to pay her respects.

The Empress Dowager Cixi said kindly, "Please don't stand up and bow. Please don't do that. Otherwise, I will not be willing to come here."

Seeing that everyone was smiling, Concubine Zhou didn't think they were joking, so she sat on the bed and didn't get down. She still said politely, "I'm sorry."

The Empress Dowager looked at her grandson and said with a smile, "You gave me such a big fat grandson. I have to thank you."

Zhou Jieyu smiled shyly, and thought to herself, it is true that a mother is honored because of her son.

Although they all came to see her because of the Fourth Prince, he was her son, so no matter what the reason was, she felt extremely honored.

The Empress Dowager Cixi was not familiar with Concubine Xin Shu, so she was even less familiar with an unknown concubine like Concubine Zhou.

So Zhou Cairen actually made a profit on this trip.

Qin Liuse thought to herself that the Fourth Prince was just as chubby as Princess Hele, and their eyes and brows might be somewhat similar, but because they had different birth mothers, their overall appearance was different.

Qin Liuse also felt it was very magical. When she first saw the two babies a few days ago, she thought they looked the same.

It's still ugly, and still unrecognizable. But after only three or four days, there's already a slight difference. It's magical.

The Empress Dowager Cixi and her grandson were enjoying family happiness, so Qin Liuse was tactful enough to stand aside with Concubine Xiao De and not disturb them.

In fact, it was not just the Empress Dowager Cixi. Qin Liuse also stared at the Fourth Prince and could hardly take her eyes away.

With the birth of this child, Zhou Cairen's room, which had been cold and deserted, suddenly became much more lively.

Qin Liuse stood aside with a cautious look in her eyes and heart, and all her actions were in accordance with the instructions of the Empress Dowager Cixi.

However, although the Empress Dowager Cixi was old, she was still happy when she came to see her grandchildren, and she seemed to be overwhelmed by joy.

But in fact, she knew the whole thing very well. Qin Liuse calculated the time in her mind. The Empress Dowager Cixi stayed in Yuxiu Palace for about the same amount of time as she had stayed in Chuxiu Palace where Concubine Xin Shu was just now.

There was no bias at all. It was almost time, so he told Lady Zhou to have a good rest and led everyone to leave Yuxiu Palace and return to Yongshou Palace.

Some people become more confused as they get older, like the Empress Dowager Dong. As for the Empress Dowager Xi, Qin Liuse felt that she was just a little too careless, the so-called great wisdom appears foolish.

Although she didn't care about many things, she knew everything in her heart and nothing had deceived her eyes.

It is not easy to treat everyone equally, otherwise it is easy to do something bad with good intentions, and if either of Zhou Cairen and Xin Shufei is a little narrow-minded, there will always be some resentment between them.

Cairen Zhou and Concubine Xin gave birth to princes one after another. The first happy event of the year in the palace just passed by like this.

After the birth of these two children, everyone's attention seemed to be focused on Qin Liuse's belly again, and everyone was guessing whether she would give birth to a little prince or a little princess.

Qin Liuse actually wished she could be a prophet. It would be great if she could know it in advance. In this way, she could have a plan for what to make for her child and be able to tell the difference between boys and girls.

Qin Liuse originally thought that although the Taoist nun Shi's Midas Touch touched Concubine Xin Shu, she did not give birth to a prince, and Concubine Xin Shu must be dissatisfied.

Unexpectedly, before the little princess was even a month old, Qin Liuse ran into the Taoist nun Shi again in the palace.

Why are you here again?