Concubine, she rises step by step

Chapter 15 Recognition
Zhongcui Palace has always been the residence of the concubine Zhen, although it is a bit far away, it is quiet and suitable for the concubine Zhen to recuperate from illness.

Huo Jiheng couldn't remember how long it had been since he had seen the concubine Zhen. Thinking about it, he felt quite guilty. The concubine gave birth to the only prince for Da Jin, but she bled profusely during childbirth.

When Amin, the palace maid of Zhongcui, was about to close the door, she saw someone walking in the distance, and when the person approached, she was so shocked that she almost couldn't speak.

"Emperor—Emperor—auspicious." A Min knelt down and kowtowed, two lines of tears of joy fell down.

Huo Jiheng asked, "Where is the concubine Zhen?"

A Min hurriedly got up and led Huo Jiheng inside, "The empress is in the room making clothes for elder brother."

Cheng Yi was very surprised to hear that, you are the lord of the first palace, and you still make clothes yourself?

Huo Jiheng's face was serious, "The body is already weak, how can we endure it?"

Amin's eyes dimmed, "My lady was worried that she wouldn't be able to last too long, so she thought about making more things, so as to leave something for big brother."

In the past, she wouldn't say this even if Amin was killed, the master didn't want the emperor to worry, let alone make the emperor pity her, but now the imperial physician always ordered Amin to let the master do whatever he wanted, so Amin understood what the imperial physician meant.

When a person is about to die, what else is there to care about?

"What did the imperial doctor say?" Huo Jiheng's footsteps were a little heavy.

Amin shook his head, tears streaming down his face, "The imperial doctor no longer prescribes medicine..."

It took a lot of effort for Amin to say those few words. The master is her only bondage and the person she has followed all her life. The word "sorrow" can't cover her pain.

Just as the eunuch was shouting, Huo Jiheng stopped him and said, "No need to pass."

For the first time, Shengyi saw guilt in the emperor's eyes, faintly and gradually...

"You all stay outside, kindly, you come in with me." Huo Jiheng ordered in a low voice.

"Yes." Nodding kindly.

Amin opened the curtain and invited Huo Jiheng to go in, and followed him kindly.

On the warm couch, I saw a woman in plain clothes, her hairpin casually curled up her blue hair, her eyebrows and eyes were gentle, her facial features were exquisite, but her face was pale and she hadn't applied any makeup. At this time, she was carefully examining the embroidery pattern in front of the light.

Huo Jiheng watched the formerly beautiful concubine turn into a state of fading away, feeling as if he had passed away.

"Amin, why have you been out for so long?" The concubine Zhen's voice didn't mean to be depressed, but rather relieved.

After raising his head, he saw—the emperor!
The concubine Zhen was about to struggle to get up when she said that, and when she was in a hurry, she was a little powerless and panted slightly: "The concubine sees the emperor."

"Excuse me, excuse me." Huo Jiheng took a step forward to excuse her.But seeing the concubine Zhen feel so uncomfortable, the hand he stretched out didn't know how to comfort her...

"Your Majesty, don't worry." Amin hurried over to soothe the concubine Zhen's chest pain.

"You need to recuperate well now. Let the Ministry of Internal Affairs do these things." Huo Jiheng said, unable to bear to see her working hard.

The concubine Zhen smiled bitterly, "The concubine wants to leave some thoughts for Pei Lin."

Huo Jiheng also understood that Concubine Zhen was worried about the child, so he stopped persuading her.

Just when Sheng Yi was quietly looking at the concubine Zhen, suddenly, she heard a strange sound.

Sheng Yi raised his head in doubt, only to see that the decoration carved on the beam was shaking and falling off.

"Be careful!" The concubine Zhen saw it very clearly from this angle, covered her mouth and shouted in shock.

Huo Jiheng followed his gaze, his heart tightened, and he ran over.

"Crack——" There was a loud noise, and the decorative beams fell down.

Sheng Yi was so frightened that she froze in place, thinking that this time it must be over...

In a blink of an eye, Huo Jiheng hugged his waist and quickly embraced him with kindness.

"Boom!" The beam fell to the ground, and the ground was full of broken wood.

Sheng Yi has not yet reacted from the shock, her body is slightly stiff.

"Are you hurt?" Huo Jiheng asked nervously against her forehead.

Only then did Sheng Yi realize that there was something wrong with this posture, and quickly pushed Huo Jiheng's chest away, his heart was pounding, and he said incoherently: "No——I didn't hurt."

Huo Jiheng's expression froze slightly when Shengyi left his embrace like a scourge.

The guard outside the door immediately entered the inner hall after hearing the sound.

Huo Jiheng sternly said: "How does the construction department do things? Are the repairs over the years just decorations? Shankun, go to the construction department to inquire immediately. If there is any suspicion of cutting corners, you should investigate immediately! In addition, ask the people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to find a bedroom for the concubine Zhen first, and then move back after the repairs are completed!"

Nalan Shankun clasped his hands and said, "My minister complies with the order!"

"Ah, Sheng Shangyi, you are bleeding!" Concubine Zhen was a little surprised when she saw the blood oozing from Sheng Yi's arm.

Sheng Yi turned her head to look at the bruised arm, and smiled unnaturally, "It's all right, I'll just apply some medicine later."

Huo Jiheng felt upset for some reason, and said coldly: "If you are injured, it would be safer to see the imperial physician."

Afraid of causing trouble for others, Cheng Yi hurriedly waved his hand, and thanked him: "Your servant is fine, thank you for your concern."

The concubine seldom gave a relieved smile, and said to Huo Jiheng: "Your Majesty, there are some ointments prepared in the palace, you might as well deal with them first, and let the imperial doctor see if you have moved your muscles and bones later. It's okay, what do you think?"

Huo Jiheng pretended to be indifferent and raised his hand, "You can figure it out. I'll go and see that Ning Chang is here."

Looking at Huo Jiheng with an inexplicably displeased face, he muttered in his heart, what kind of convulsion is this emperor, and it didn't hurt him, why is his face so long...

"Shangyi, please sit down, this servant will give you some medicine." Amin said respectfully and gently.

Sheng Yi was quite embarrassed, and stood up again and again to express her thanks, "Sister Amin, you don't have to be so polite, it's just a minor injury."

"Let Amin give you some medicine, so that the emperor won't be worried." The concubine Zhen felt strange when she said this kindly.

"Thank you, ma'am." Sheng Yi had to sit obediently, sometimes being polite is worse than accepting, which makes people feel more comfortable.

"The emperor really cares about Shengyi." The concubine Zhen leaned on the soft pillow and looked at Shengyi with burning eyes.

Sheng Yi blushed, and hurriedly got up to report: "My lady, don't misunderstand, it's just an emergency."

The concubine Zhen waved her hand, let Sheng Yi sit down, and said in a relieved tone: "I have figured it out a long time ago, the favor in this palace will never last forever, so you don't have to be so nervous."

After Cheng Yi sat down, Concubine Zhen continued: "I didn't say this for no reason. When a person encounters a critical situation, his first reaction should be to dodge. If he really disregarded his own safety and had to go straight ahead, it can only show that this person is very important to him..."

Cheng Yi looked like a concubine who was thinking too much, and replied with a smile: "Your Majesty, don't make fun of your servants, the emperor is just warm-hearted, and your wishes in this life are just that."

The concubine Zhen said lightly: "Perhaps, it's because I'm worrying too much..."

She sincerely thanked Concubine Zhen with a serious face, and understood in her heart that the reason why the emperor did this must be because he felt that he was quite conscientious in his work, and it would be very inconvenient if he lost a right-hand man like himself.

This must be the recognition and affirmation of the leadership in disguise!

However, there was something puzzling about the kindness, but after thinking about it, he still didn't say it.

The concubine Zhen is a smart person, seeing the kind doubts, she said softly: "You want to say why I am so open-minded?"

It sounded like the miserable life of the concubine Zhen, as a maid in the palace, she could not judge the master indiscriminately.It is said that curiosity killed the cat. She does not want to be a cat, but it is impossible to completely hold back curiosity.

Seeing that Sheng Yi did not reply, the concubine Zhen was not angry or displeased.

"I have been hanging on the decoction since I gave birth, but the effect is not very good. Recently, the imperial physician stopped the decoction, and I know that the time limit is running out. The time limit is approaching, and all the favors and wealth are just passing by. I just want to spend more time with Peilin."

"Empress and auspicious people have their own celestial features, and nothing will happen." Sheng Yi didn't know how to persuade him, it seemed that no matter how much he persuaded him, it would be in vain.

The concubine Zhen continued to speak slowly: "I know my body, and I have accepted the possible situation. I just worry about Peilin. The child is withdrawn and not good at talking. I don't know if he can take care of me after I leave. The country of Juli is high and the water is far away. I don't expect to see my hometown again. I only hope that Peilin will grow up safely, which is a long-cherished wish."

Good intentions have already been filled with tears, as parents, they are always worried about their children, which has never changed since ancient times.

"Your Majesty, you can rest assured that Eldest Brother is the eldest son of the Emperor, and he will not be wronged." He said kindly.

The concubine Zhen wiped away her tears, her eyes filled with melancholy and said: "I hope..."

(End of this chapter)