amaotonovel Chapter 205: Assisting the Six Palaces
Chapter 205: Assisting the Six Palaces
Especially after learning that Yinzhen had granted Xia Dongchun the power to assist in managing the six palaces.
The Queen couldn't sit still any longer. She had finally gotten rid of the arrogant Nian family. Although Concubine Jing was assisting her now, her personality made it impossible for her to hold on to power.
But now that Xia Dongchun has the power to assist in managing the six palaces, the Queen has long seen that although Xia Dongchun pretends to be obedient, she is actually not as good-tempered as Concubine Jing.
But since Yinzhen had given the order, no matter how reluctant the queen was, she agreed happily.
After An Lingrong learned that Xia Dongchun and her son were safe, she rarely got angry and drove Baoying, Juqing and others out of the house.
But because of the news of the difficult labor coming from Xia Dongchun Palace, she did not suspect Baoying. She just thought that it was because the dosage was not enough and the time was too short that it did not work.
In Xia Dongchun's palace, Xu Zhiyun and the midwives were called in. Xia Dongchun wore a headband embroidered with colorful beads and a pattern of a blue phoenix holding a pomegranate on her head. She was leaning back on the bed, with two soft pillows made of gold branches stuffed behind her waist and a silver-red quilt wrapped tightly in front of her. At this moment, she was drinking medicine while listening to the responses from Xu Zhiyun and the midwives.
"Your Highness is truly as good at foreseeing things," the midwife flattered. "After I went to report that Your Highness had a difficult delivery, I saw that the Empress and An Ying were both relieved."
Xu Zhiyun also said: "Your Majesty is taking too much of a risk this time. Although you are having a difficult birth, you shouldn't be thinking about the struggles in the harem at this time. What if something really goes wrong?"
Xia Dongchun put down the bowl and pinched her brows: "Originally, the difficult birth should be reported to the emperor and the queen. Even if I didn't order it, wouldn't Master Xu still ask Li Ma to report it?"
Xu Zhiyun still didn't agree, but since the matter had already passed, it would be useless to say more, so he said: "By the way, Your Majesty, there is one more thing. Musk was found in the scar-removing glue. Should I report this matter directly to the emperor?"
"Lord Xu, please check this scar-removing glue for me. If there is no problem, you can just hand it over to me. But if there is a problem, or it is a major issue concerning the royal heir, you should report it to the emperor first and ask him to make the decision." Xia Dongchun reminded him.
Xu Zhiyun understood her meaning and kowtowed: "I understand. I will take my leave now."
After Xu Zhiyun left, Xia Dongchun looked at Nanny Li who was delivering the baby, and said to Yin Zhu who was standing beside her, "This palace, the Eighth Prince and his child are safe, Nanny Li has made a great contribution. In addition to the rewards from the Emperor and the Empress, Nanny Li and the other two midwives will each be rewarded with thirty taels of silver. If I remember correctly, Nanny Li's daughter is about to get married, right? Yin Zhu, bring me my pair of tourmaline bracelets, as a gift for Nanny Li's daughter."
Nanny Li didn't expect such a reward. She immediately knelt down and kowtowed to express her gratitude. She secretly vowed in her heart that she must follow Concubine Zhao well, and she would surely have a good life in the future.
After Nanny Li left, the room became completely quiet. Yun Ling tucked in Xia Dongchun's quilt and said, "Madam, the gifts from the ladies and madam in the palace have all been delivered. Now that the matter is over, you can take a break. The emperor also said that although the madam has given birth to the little prince, she can stay in the palace for two more days and leave after the little prince's third day of birth."
"Really?" Xia Dongchun thought her mother would leave the palace tomorrow, but she didn't expect that she could stay for two more days. Naturally, she was happy.
Speaking of Cao Cao, Cao Cao has arrived, but before the He family members arrive, their voices have arrived first: "The queen is very happy."
When Xia Dongchun saw He, he hurriedly said, "Mother, please sit down. I am sorry for making you worried."
There were no outsiders around at this time. He sat by the bed, touched Xia Dongchun's hand, and said distressedly: "Look, look, it's getting warm today, but your hands are still cold. You must be suffering."
"Okay, mother, don't worry. There are all kinds of good things in this palace. I will recover soon." Xia Dongchun couldn't bear to see her mother worrying about her so much, so she comforted her, "Mother, have you seen Hongyi?"
He nodded: "Yes, the Eighth Prince looks like you, his mouth is like the emperor, and the wet nurses are also very dedicated."
"No wonder the emperor likes it." Xia Dongchun smiled. It was not because of the favor, but the princes and princesses who were favored by the emperor would always live a better life.
"Okay, okay, take a rest. I won't disturb you anymore." He saw that she looked unhappy. Even though she wanted to cherish her time in the palace and talk to Xia Dongchun more, her heartache still prevailed.
"Mother, please don't leave. Stay with me." Xia Dongchun held He's hand. "Since I entered the palace, I have no chance to ask mother to sleep with me."
"Okay, okay, mother won't leave. I'll stay here with you." He's eyes were full of love as she patted Xia Dongchun gently. "Go to sleep. When you fall asleep, mother will go see the princess. After all, there are not many opportunities to enter the palace. With the emperor's grace, I can spend more time with you in the next two days, see the princess and the little prince more, and make your father happy when I go back."
The room was quiet.
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Summer is just around the corner.
Xia Dongchun has been enjoying a very successful period of time. Not only does she have a son and a daughter, she also has the power to assist in managing the six palaces. She has also been receiving constant favors recently, and is showing signs of overshadowing Zhen Huan.
Xia Dongchun felt a little strange, because she thought that with the favor Zhen Huan had received before, it would not be affected by giving birth to a prince. But this was the situation now.
Xia Dongchun thought about it and decided that since Zhen Huan had done nothing wrong, the most likely possibility was that something had gone wrong with the Zhen family, which led to the Emperor's anger at Zhen Huan.
Or, it could be that Zhen Huan's previous meddling in government affairs had displeased the Emperor.
Just as he was thinking about it, he heard Xiao Yanzi saying that Xiao Xiazi was coming. Xia Dongchun had to stop thinking and asked Xiao Xiazi to come in.