Ming Dynasty: A mere unruly commoner is rebelling against the heaven?

Chapter 250 His Majesty finally turned over Lady Gu’s sign!

The sedan chair from the Jingshifang stopped outside the Yangxin Palace.

Zhang Wan'er got off the sedan chair and, led by Luo Xiang, walked towards the main hall of the Palace of Tranquil Longevity.

"Today is the first time that His Majesty has taken the initiative to flip the card, and the card he flipped is yours, Your Majesty."

"It can be seen that His Majesty really cares about the Empress."

As Luo Xiang walked, he flattered Zhang Wan'er, hoping to leave a good impression on her.

Zhang Wan'er smiled without saying anything and soon came in front of Zhu Youtang.

"This servant greets His Majesty..."

Zhang Wan'er wanted to salute but was stopped by Zhu Youtang.

"Shu Fei, I have already told you that you are pregnant, so you should focus on your health and don't have to care about these customs."

Zhu Youtang stepped forward and helped Zhang Wan'er up.

Zhang Wan'er's face was full of spring, and she held Zhu Youtang's hand tightly: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhu Youtang took Zhang Wan'er's hand and sat down at the table.

The table was already filled with food sent by the Imperial Kitchen. Zhu Youtang and Zhang Wan'er were eating and chatting at the same time.

"How are you feeling? Are you feeling unwell?"

"Everything is fine, but I'm a little tired. I get sleepy easily when the weather gets warm."

"Always ask the imperial physician to come and see us more often. Don't be careless."

"Understood, Your Majesty."

After the meal, they rinsed their mouths and sat down on the couch.

Zhu Youtang sat next to Zhang Wan'er and carefully stroked her belly with his hand. His movements were gentle and soft, and his eyes were full of tenderness.

"Tired?"

Zhang Wan'er had never seen Zhu Youtang so gentle before. She also touched her belly with her hand and smiled foolishly.

"Haha, I'm not tired, but my waist is a little sore, and I can't move as easily as before."

"Besides, this little thing is not obedient and keeps moving around inside. When it comes out, it will definitely be a troublemaker and cause a lot of trouble."

Zhu Youtang smiled and said with emotion: "It's better not to be quiet. The Ming Dynasty is too dead and dull. It needs to be tossed around."

Zhu Youtang's unintentional words, which came from his heart, made Zhang Wan'er's eyes light up, her heart beat faster, and her breathing became rapid.

She felt excited and swallowed unconsciously.

What do you mean by this, Your Majesty?
If she really gave birth to a prince, would Zhu Youtang intend to make his son the crown prince?
Although before this, Zhou had issued an order to make the son she gave birth to the crown prince.

But after Zhu Youtang came back, he abolished this extremely frivolous decree.

Now that Zhu Youtang mentioned it himself, does it mean he is planning to appoint a crown prince again?
Her own son has been named the Crown Prince, so there should be no suspense about her identity as the Queen, right?
Zhang Wan'er was daydreaming, when suddenly she felt her stomach shaking. It was the fetus moving around inside.

Zhu Youtang felt the fetal movement of his own baby through Zhang Wan'er's belly, which was extremely magical.

Although he has lived two lives as a human being, this is also the first time that Zhu Youtang has been a father.

When Zhu Youtang thought that he was communicating with his descendants, he felt an indescribable feeling in his heart.

"The little guy is really lively."

Zhu Youtang leaned against Zhang Wan'er, stroking her belly, smelling her body fragrance, and couldn't help feeling a little aroused.

It has been so long since Zhu Youtang returned to Beijing, and he has been busy with government affairs and has never summoned concubines to sleep with him.

Being stimulated at this moment, it is inevitable that you will lose control.

"His Majesty!"

Zhang Wan'er's pretty face turned red, feeling shy, and she quickly covered her belly with her hands and also held down Zhu Youtang's hand.

Although pregnant concubines could also be selected by the emperor, generally speaking they would only accompany the emperor to dine and chat, and would not go to the last step.

Originally, Zhu Youtang just wanted to chat with Zhang Wan'er and ask about the condition of the fetus in her belly.

But unexpectedly, as they chatted, the two of them ended up lying down together.

Zhu Youtang also began to become distracted and restless.

Although Zhang Wan'er was reluctant to reject Zhu Youtang, she also had to consider the child in her belly.

Although the imperial physician also said that the fetus is currently in a stable condition and does not affect sexual intercourse.

But just to be on the safe side, Zhang Wan'er still said, "If Your Majesty...if you want to sleep with me, you can summon other concubines..."

Zhu Youtang thought about it and felt that it made sense, so he sat up from the couch again.

"Shufei is right. I was too impatient."

"Forget it, let's rest tonight. Concubine Shu, don't leave. How about having a chat with me?"

Zhang Wan'er held her waist, slowly sat up from the couch, smiled and shook her head.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to wrong yourself for the sake of this concubine."

"Besides, Your Majesty should have more children and relatives at this time. If the state affairs are delayed because of me, it will be my fault."

After saying this, without waiting for Zhu Youtang to refuse, he shouted in advance: "Eunuch Luo, please turn over the first card again, Your Majesty."

Luo Xiang, who had been guarding outside the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, was not overly surprised when he heard Concubine Shu's cry.

Instead, he quickly carried the prepared tray, walked into the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and knelt in front of Zhu Youtang.

"Your Majesty, please turn over the cards."

After Luo Xiang raised the tray above his head, he lowered his head and politely invited.

It was not uncommon for the emperor to flip the cards two or three times a day, but this was the first time for Zhu Youtang.

Zhu Youtang was satisfied: "You are sensible and not jealous. Concubine Shu is becoming more and more sensible."

Zhang Wan'er said nothing, just kept smiling.

Ever since she was imprisoned by Zhu Youtang once, Zhang Wan'er has become more and more adept at guessing Zhu Youtang's intentions.

Zhu Youtang really felt very relaxed when staying with Zhang Wan'er.

This is also the reason why Zhu Youtang likes to turn over her signs so much.

Zhu Youtang looked at the tray in Luo Xiang's hand. There were originally six top cards, but now there were only five left. Shufei's top card had been taken away in advance by the Jingshifang.

Zhu Youtang's eyes swept over the five top cards and he stretched out his hand intentionally to turn over the card of Concubine Ning Chen Yuanyuan.

Zhang Wan'er noticed Zhu Youtang's gaze and subconsciously grabbed the hem of her skirt.

Zhang Wan'er knew that Zhu Youtang favored Concubine Ning Chen Yuanyuan. If there was anyone in the harem who could threaten her position, it must be Chen Yuanyuan.

And Chen Yuanyuan happened to have two concubines who were like sisters and they stood together through thick and thin.

Normally, the relationship between them is very good.

The influence of these three of them in the harem is no less than that of Zhang Wan'er.

Zhang Wan'er was extremely wary of these three concubines from the south.

At the moment, Zhang Wan'er naturally did not want to see Zhu Youtang and deepen her relationship with the three southern sisters.

Just when Zhu Youtang was about to flip the card, Zhang Wan'er, who was sitting next to him, suddenly reminded him.

"Your Majesty, I heard that not every concubine has slept with you."

"Oh?"

Zhu Youtang withdrew his hand and looked at the top card again, then he remembered who Zhang Wan'er was talking about.

"You mean...Ms. Gu?"

Zhang Wan'er nodded gently: "Your Majesty, please don't blame me for being too talkative. It's just that the affairs of the harem should be shared equally, and it's only appropriate to expand."

"Moreover, sister Gu entered the palace on the same day as us, but she never had the good fortune to enjoy the rain and dew. It's really pitiful."

Zhu Youtang also recalled the last time he saw Lady Gu. Thinking about it, Zhang Wan'er was right. He was really negligent. Zhu Youtang nodded and said to Luo Xiang, "Then it's her."

"Here."

Luo Xiang held the tray, bent down and left the Yangxin Palace, then took his men and carried the sedan chair and quickly ran towards the Changchun Palace where Gu lived.

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Changchun Palace.

Morning Dew Pavilion.

Gu was lying lazily on the bench in the yard, holding a snow-white lion cat in her arms, stroking the white cat from time to time.

Gu's maid Chunya was cleaning the house.

As a concubine who had never been summoned by Zhu Youtang, they were naturally neglected in the harem.

Although the palace maids and eunuchs in the harem did not dare to deduct Chaoluge's monthly allowance, they certainly did not care that much about serving Chaoluge.

Many things in Chaolu Pavilion have to be done by themselves.

For example, when it comes to cleaning the bedroom, even the eunuchs in charge of the palace rarely bring people here to clean, and they have to maintain it themselves.

When Gu was bored, she suddenly heard a chaotic sound of footsteps outside Changchun Palace.

Gu curiously leaned forward and looked towards the entrance of Chaolu Pavilion.

The next moment, Luo Xiang appeared at the door with a smile, followed by several eunuchs and maids, and walked quickly to Gu.

"This servant has met Miss Gu."

Luo Xiang bowed deeply to Gu, and the eunuchs and maids behind him also greeted him in turn.

Gu looked at these people in surprise. He had guessed something in his mind, but he couldn't believe it at all.

"You...you are..."

Gu covered her mouth, her eyes widened, her body trembling slightly with excitement.

Even Chunya, who was cleaning the house, leaned out half of her body, covered her chest with her hands, and looked at Luo Xiang expectantly.

Luo Xiang said with a smile: "Congratulations, young master. Congratulations, young master."

"Your Majesty has turned over your name card tonight. Please quickly bathe and change your clothes, and follow me to the Yangxin Palace to sleep with His Majesty."

Gu couldn't believe her ears. She had been in the palace for almost half a year, and Zhu Youtang, who had never summoned her, had never seen her before. Why would he choose her to sleep with him tonight?
"Ah? This...is the sign that Your Majesty flipped really mine?"

Gu's heart had been calm for a long time, but when she suddenly received the notice to sleep with the emperor, her emotions began to churn again.

Luo Xiang smiled and said, "How could this be false? But His Majesty did not turn over the card, but specifically asked you to sleep with him!"

When Gu heard Luo Xiang's words, she became even more excited, and she unconsciously increased the strength of her hands holding the cat.

"Meow!"

The white cat in his arms felt the pain, growled, and slapped Gu's hand with one claw.

Gu was startled and loosened his grip, and the white cat landed lightly on the ground and ran away.

Gu came back to her senses, feeling mixed emotions, and smiled, not sure whether it was happy or bitter: "I thought that His Majesty just thought that there was no such person as me in the palace."

"My lady, it's getting late. Can you let the maids help you clean up?"

"Don't keep your majesty waiting."

Luo Xiang was anxious and couldn't help but remind him again.

Gu nodded, then went into the house with the maids to take a bath and change clothes.

Chunya also followed and kept whispering in Gu's ear.

"That's great, my lady. Today is your lucky day. You must dress up beautifully and win the favor of His Majesty!"

"After this, who among the palace maids and eunuchs in the harem dares to bully us in Chaolu Pavilion?"

Gu frowned slightly, feeling uncertain and uneasy: "Don't talk nonsense, I...I...Oh!"

After bathing, the maids changed Gu's clothes and reminded her of the rules of sleeping with the emperor.

Afterwards, Chunya carefully dressed up Gu.

After everything was ready, Gu got on the sedan chair and went to the Yangxin Palace.

Along the way, Gu was extremely anxious and nervous.

The longer you delay, the more afraid and less confident you become.

Gu was afraid that if His Majesty still didn't like her in the end, would her life in the palace be even more miserable?

While he was daydreaming, the sedan chair that Gu was riding in had already stopped gently in front of the Yangxin Palace.

"My lady, we have arrived at the Yangxin Palace. Please come in."

Luo Xiang opened the curtain of the sedan chair and made a gesture to Gu to come in.

"Thank you, Eunuch Luo."

Gu nodded, got off the sedan chair, followed Luo Xiang, passed through the Yangxin Gate and the screen wall, and came to the main hall of the Yangxin Palace.

After Luo Xiang's report, Gu walked into the hall with her head lowered. When she was about to pay her respects, she suddenly discovered that in addition to Zhu Youtang, Concubine Zhang Wan'er was also in the hall.

A look of surprise flashed across Gu's face. After a slight hesitation, she quickly saluted.

"I greet your majesty and your Highness the Concubine Shu."

Zhu Youtang nodded to her: "Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Gu stood up, his face returned to normal, but his heart was full of doubts.

At this moment, Zhang Wan'er stood up on her own initiative, walked to Gu, took her hand, and whispered.

"It was my sister who was supposed to serve His Majesty tonight, but unfortunately my sister is not feeling well."

"I also thought that my sister had been in the palace for a long time but had not received any care from the emperor, so I suggested to Your Majesty that you let my sister serve Your Majesty."

"It's so sudden tonight, please don't blame me, sister."

Zhang Wan'er said "don't blame me", but there was no guilt on her face, only calmness and composure.

Zhang Wan'er's words were a very strong declaration of sovereignty to the Gu family.

The reason why you, Gu, can sleep with me is because I, Zhang Wan'er, am pregnant and it is not convenient for her to move.

Moreover, the opportunity for you, Gu, to sleep with the emperor was fought for by me, Zhang Wan'er.

This favor had to be accepted, whether Gu was willing or not.

Gu's heart suddenly sank to the bottom of the valley, but a smile appeared on her face: "Sister, I can't even thank you enough, how can you blame me?"

"Sister, you have been in the palace for so long, and I am the only one who still cares about you. I am really flattered."

"I will keep this kindness in my heart."

Zhang Wan'er nodded with satisfaction, turned around and bowed to Zhu Youtang.

"Your Majesty, since Lady Gu has arrived, I will not disturb your Majesty's leisure."

Zhu Youtang waved his hand and said, "Okay, Luo Xiang, send Concubine Shu back to Xianfu Palace."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Luo Xiang quickly accepted the order.

"Concubine, please retire."

Zhang Wan'er left the Palace of Tranquil Longevity with Luo Xiang.

Suddenly, except for a few palace maids, only Zhu Youtang and Gu were left in the Yangxin Palace.

(End of this chapter)