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While Jiang Yuebai was fighting the illness, Xi Ronghua was weeping in front of the Queen Mother's bed helplessly.

The hall was already full of people kneeling.

Because she had the highest status at this time, she knelt at the front. All those looking at the Queen Mother's remains had to look past her, so her every move was caught in people's eyes.

She is the only high-ranking concubine here, and she is the only one in the old residence. She is more like the backbone at this time.Because of a strange desire to win, Xi Ronghua kept persevering, crying and crying all the time.

Her hands stroked her belly one after another, as if she was comforting the little life in her belly, and as if she was always reminding others that she was pregnant.

In fact, she had been tired for a long time, and she was eagerly waiting for the emperor, who was also at the scene and led the kneeling in worship, to speak and ask her to rest for a while, but she never waited.

Kneeling next to her was Qi Guiren, who was second only to her in rank. He had been carefully taking care of her, giving her a hand from time to time, keeping his spirits high for fear of something going wrong.The eyes looking at Xi Ronghua were a bit worried.This worry is not for Xi Ronghua and the child in her belly, but for the worry that she will be angered.

Li Beichen saw Xi Ronghua's hard work and ordered people to take special care of her as much as he could.She was ordered to serve her not only freshly steamed egg custard, but also tonics such as bird's nest and peach gum.

These made Xi Ronghua feel much better.But the long period of kneeling and mourning came to an end only when Shen Shizhong came to an end. When Xi Ronghua stood up, she felt dizzy, her lower abdomen was swollen, and she was exhausted both physically and mentally.

Although the others did not have bloating in their lower abdomens, they were already hungry, dizzy, and thirsty from crying.Everyone sighed, fortunately Concubine Jianing had the foresight to prepare some delicious food for them in the morning, otherwise it would be even worse now.

According to the rituals of this dynasty, Zi Shi was holding a ceremony to bury the Empress Dowager's body in the coffin and transfer it to the mourning hall of the special funeral palace and Shun Palace.This ceremony requires everyone to be present and everyone to cry.

So a short break was arranged.

Everyone left in order from the outside to the inside, and were led by the eunuchs to eat some food at the nearby Heshun Palace. They rested for half an hour until Youshizheng, and then came back to continue the vigil and participate in the Zishi rituals.

At this time, only three people, Li Beichen, Li Beihong and Xironghua, were left in the room.

At this time, Xi Ronghua's face was pale, with slight beads of sweat on her temples, and she looked tired. She looked at the emperor expectantly, hoping that the emperor would praise her for her appropriate responsibility.

Li Beichen took Xi Ronghua's hand and comforted her, "How are you feeling, sister Zhen? I'm afraid she's been tired today. I've ordered the imperial doctor to come and take a look at you."

He turned to Liang Xiaobao and told Liang Xiaobao: "Xiaobao, go find Jiang Xian and come over."

Xi Ronghua was already exhausted, her breath weakened, and she whispered: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, I don't have to worry about you. I have been taking care of you, Your Majesty Qi. How is your Emperor's hand?"

Li Beichen glanced at his left hand, which was splinted and hung around his neck, and said calmly: "It's okay."

Looking at Xironghua, she said warmly: "Sister Zhen has worked very hard today. Go back and have a good rest first, and come back later. The Queen Mother loved you very much and begged the Tutor to ask for you. If the Queen Mother is still alive in heaven and sees that you are so filial, she will feel happy in her heart." It must be a huge relief.”

The Queen Mother had worked hard to win the support of Taifu Zhen.One of the most important things is that he values ​​Taifu Zhen's son and daughter and takes great care of them.

For example, when Xi Ronghua was young, she often called Xi Ronghua into the palace to talk. In fact, she was allowed to play with Li Beichen and Li Beihong to develop feelings.When Xironghua was ten years old, he often called her into the palace and rewarded her with many valuable things in the name of flower appreciation, and introduced Xironghua into the circle of other noble ladies in the capital.

As for Xi Ronghua's younger brother Zhen Mingyan, because he liked to dance with guns and sticks, the Queen Mother secretly arranged for two martial arts masters to teach him martial arts when he was young. When he grew up, he was sent to the military camp to follow the late emperor and gain experience in battle. After achieving military exploits, he found a way to be admitted into the Jinyi Guards.

"I'm not tired, I am." Xironghua shook his head and whispered, "The Queen is not here, except for me, all the newcomers, I should set an example for the newcomers, lest I slack off. Besides, I and my younger brother are both queen mothers. Today is only possible because of the queen's shadow and care. Every time I think of it, I feel deeply grateful and can't help but feel sad."

Xi Ronghua felt sad that her father had died and she had no one to rely on. As a result, Rong Hua was still the only one today. She felt sad when she thought that Jiang Yuebai, the successor, had taken the position of concubine.The words were spoken with sincerity, and tears rolled down her cheeks again.

Li Beichen wiped the tears from Xi Ronghua's face and sighed slightly, "After all, she is Taifu Zhen's daughter. She knows etiquette and knows how to advance and retreat."

Xi Ronghua was a little weak and whispered: "This is what I should do as a concubine."

When she heard the emperor's words, she instinctively felt a chill down her back. She felt disappointed and sad, but after thinking for a long time, she couldn't figure out what it meant.Li Beichen let go of her hand and said warmly, "Wait until the imperial doctor comes and see if he can prescribe some anti-fetal medicine. I will kneel in front of the queen for a while and talk to the queen."

"My concubine is willing to stay with the emperor." Tears flashed in Xi Ronghua's eyes, and her tenderness became stronger.

Li Beichen said calmly and slightly tiredly: "I'm still crying when I'm here. You go back and rest for a while."

The little eunuch on the side brought a bowl of ginseng soup at the right time: "Your Majesty, this is the ginseng soup specially prepared for you by the imperial doctor. It is said to be refreshing and invigorating."

Li Beichen took the ginseng soup, stirred it twice with a silver spoon, and handed it to Xi Ronghua, "Drink some ginseng soup first."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty." Xi Ronghua took the bowl and was flattered.

She was already feeling exhausted, but when she saw how caring Li Beichen was for her, even if he refused to drink it, he would let her drink it. She was very moved and drank the entire bowl of ginseng soup in one breath.

Not only is the mouth filled with the rich flavor of ginseng, but also the nose is filled with the fragrant and mellow smell of century-old wild ginseng.

After Xironghua finished drinking the ginseng soup, her eyes were bright and she said softly: "I feel much better after drinking the ginseng soup given by the emperor's brother. It's really good ginseng. Thank you, Your Majesty."

When Li Beichen heard the words "Brother Emperor", he subconsciously looked at his younger brother who was kneeling on the ground, and patted the back of Xi Ronghua's hand: "That's good."

Xi Ronghua was keenly aware of the emperor's attitude and immediately put away her little thoughts.

At this moment, Jiang Xian walked in and happened to hear the last two sentences the two said.It sounds like the emperor gave Xi Yonghua his ginseng soup to drink.His face changed slightly, and he felt a little worried, but he had no words.

After Jiang Xian saluted the emperor and Xironghua, he took Xironghua's pulse and diagnosed it, and said respectfully: "Empress Ronghua's body is not obviously seriously injured. I ordered someone to go to the Imperial Hospital to get an anti-fetal pill for her. Your Majesty, please take it. Your Majesty, please take a good rest and drink some light porridge and water to replenish your energy."

Xi Ronghua quickly said politely: "Thank you, the doctor."

Li Beichen immediately told Jiang Xian: "In that case, Imperial Physician Jiang will go and make arrangements. Empress Ronghua will go back to Yanxi Palace to rest now, so the medicine will be sent directly to Yanxi Palace."

After a pause, he thought of Jiang Yuebai and asked quickly, "How is Concubine Jianing? Has the fever gone?"

The words "Concubine Jianing" made Xi Ronghua feel heartbroken, and the concern that could not be concealed in the emperor's expression and words made her feel even more jealous.

Li Beihong, who was kneeling in front of the Empress Dowager, stiffened at this time, feeling as worried as the Emperor.

Jiang Xian thought about it and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. Madam, she is still having a fever, but after eating two bowls of Yangchun noodles, she should be considered better."

Li Beichen frowned, "Why hasn't the fever gone away?"

Xi Ronghua caught the worry in Li Beichen's eyes, her heart hurt, and her nails pierced her palms fiercely.

She was pregnant, and she insisted on being hungry and crying all day. But she was fine, lying comfortably in bed all day, and actually ate two bowls of Yangchun noodles.

But his face was still lively and gentle, and he blessed the emperor with affection in his eyes, "Your Majesty, I will leave first. Please take care of your dragon body."

Li Beichen glanced at her with gentle eyes: "Take care, too. When you come later, wear warmer clothes. It's cold at night."

Seeing the tenderness in the emperor's eyes, Xi Ronghua's heart suddenly warmed up. She lowered her head, turned around and left with Liang Xiaobao. She hid the smile at the corner of her mouth, but she became more jealous and hated Jiang Yuebai in her heart.