Long Harem Road

Chapter 71

Qingfeng Palace, Baozhu was lying on the bed, her face was pale, her forehead was sticky with sweat, and her eyes were reddish. She suddenly leaned over the bed and retched again. .

The emperor walked all the way into the inner room, and what he saw was such a chaotic scene. Regardless of the smell of vomiting, he waved his hands with a dark face, strode forward to sit on the side of the bed, helped the woman who was lying on the side of the bed weakly, and took the Huanxi soaked the silk scarf in the water, gently wiped the corners of her mouth, and said distressedly, "What's going on, where's the imperial doctor?"

Baozhu finally breathed a sigh of relief, leaning against Zhao Zhen's shoulder with weakness all over her body, she struggled to pull a smile, but the tears of grievance fell silently, pitifully, "Your Majesty, you are finally here."

It was rare for Zhao Zhen to see Baozhu so weak, and he only felt pain in his heart. He took the wet towel handed over by Joy, and wiped her tears carefully, "Why are you crying? I'm here." Turning around He said anxiously, "Where's the imperial doctor? Why hasn't he arrived yet?"

"Back to the emperor, I've already gone to invite you, and I'll be there soon." Huanxi took the opportunity to clean up the inner room and took the extra people out.

In Yong'an Palace, Concubine Xian had just woken up from her afternoon nap, when she got the content of the Empress Dowager's order, she had a little understanding in her heart, no wonder Concubine De rushed to promote the cooperation with this palace, it turned out that the Empress Dowager could no longer tolerate her.

But half an hour later, when he got the news that the emperor was driving in Qingfeng Palace, he smiled lightly, with a hint of fun on his lips, and recruited Mei Xiang, the confidant and big maid beside him, to whisper in his ear, Mei Xiang nodded with a serious expression, and retreated.

Concubine Xian gently caressed the long armor on her hand, and sneered, Concubine De, I am sure I saw you right, the show is about to begin.

The old doctor Wang came late, because of the long distance and the hot weather, Dr. Wang was dragged by the small table all the way, already dizzy, out of breath, and his old bones almost fell apart.

Arriving in the outer hall, before wiping off the beady beads of sweat on his forehead, he heard the angry roar of the emperor in the inner room, and hurriedly knelt down to salute, "See the emperor!"

"Okay, come in quickly to see a doctor for Concubine De." In the inner room, Zhao Zhen carefully put down the tired orb, let her lie comfortably on the bed, tucked in the thin silk quilt covering her body, and tore off the gauze curtain.

Huanxi, who was serving outside, had sharp eyes and quick hands, and handed a cup of sour plum soup to Imperial Physician Wang. Imperial Physician Wang showed gratitude, gulped it down, and hurried into the inner room
Baozhu stretched out her bright wrist, and her other hand was wrapped by the warm palm of the emperor. Her whole body strength seemed to be drained, she became dizzy and drowsy.

Doctor Wang took out the snow-white and crystal-clear wrist covered with a brocade handkerchief, stabilized his mind, and slowly stretched out his right hand to take the pulse carefully. The emperor on the side stared at him, wishing to beat up this pretending old man.

After a while, Imperial Physician Wang stroked his white beard, pondered for a while, changed his posture, and continued to feel his pulse. Zhao Zhen's heart trembled, and he looked at Imperial Physician Wang even more unkindly, and his hand holding the orb tightened unconsciously.

Finally, Imperial Physician Wang breathed a sigh of relief, picked up the brocade handkerchief, cupped his hands and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, Empress De Concubine, this is the happy pulse. It's just full term, and the pulse is still a little weak."

"Are you sure?" Zhao Zhen got up with a huff. He was very excited today. First, he heard the anger of the Queen Mother Yizhi, and then his heart sank to the bottom of the valley when he thought that Baozhu was seriously ill. At this moment, he flew into the sky because of joy. It seems to be stepping on Yunxia under my feet, and I feel dizzy.

"The old minister is sure!" Wang Taiyi looked serious and determined, and curled his lips when no one noticed, you are the emperor, for the sake of your excitement, the old minister doesn't care about you.

Zhao Zhen sat on the side of the bed, grabbed Baozhu's hands, stared at her lower abdomen, his eyes were starry, as if looking at a peerless treasure, he stretched out his hand in disbelief to caress her still flat lower abdomen, beaming with joy, he moved to Baozhu's ear, "Bao'er, was it that time during the day?"

Baozhu gouged out an annoyed look, with tears in her black eyes, not only because of the child in her belly, but also because of Zhao Zhen's attitude, his excitement did not seem to be fake, with this layer of protection, Baozhu's heart was more stable.

Jiaochen said, "Your Majesty." A pair of white and tender hands covered Zhao Zhen's hands, covering his abdomen together, smiling, Ruxue's delicate face was stained with blush and bloomed, with the softness of being a mother, Zhao Zhen's eyes deepened .

"Why did Concubine De vomit so badly? When she was pregnant with the fourth prince, it didn't seem like this happened?" Zhao Zhen first came to his senses and asked Wang Taiyi.

"Going back to the emperor, this may have a great relationship with the emotions of the pregnant woman." Zhao Zhen thought of the empress dowager's censure, and looked at the woman with a fair and transparent face lying on the bed, giving birth to an heir for herself, and his heart was even more biased.

"Okay, which imperial doctor took the pulse yesterday? A quack doctor misunderstood someone!" Zhao Zhen was even more unhappy when he thought of the heat stroke he diagnosed yesterday. Naturally, an outlet is needed.

"Your Majesty, Imperial Physician Wang also said that the pulse condition is still shallow, so you can't get angry, you have to accumulate blessings for our little princess." Baozhu pulled Zhao Zhen's sleeve, her big eyes were wet and watery, With a trace of begging, clear and moving.

"Okay, okay, I'll listen to Bao'er." Zhao Zhen just took the opportunity to vent his anger. Now that his beloved is acting like a baby, most of his anger has gone, and he took advantage of the situation to get off the donkey. The Imperial Physician is in charge and must ensure everything is safe, understand?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Just as Zhao Zhen was about to ask Imperial Physician Wang to step back, Baozhu pulled his gown, turned around and whispered, "What do you want to ask, Bao'er?"

"Your Majesty, Imperial Physician Wang is very skilled in medicine. Could you ask him to explain to Huanxie that although my concubine has given birth to Mao'er, there are still many things I don't understand."

"Okay, Imperial Physician Wang, let's go. In addition, carefully check all the objects in the palace. If there is something out of date, deal with it quickly." The women in the palace are unpredictable, Zhao Zhen is just planning for a rainy day, but he doesn't want to really check it out nice one.

"Yes!"

Baozhu winked at Huanxi, Huanxi and Baozhu have been masters and servants for many years, and they know the master's intentions well, so they leave with Wang Taiyi.

Baozhu held the emperor's hand, blushing on her pale face, "Your Majesty, thank you, but this concubine was found pregnant just after being asked by the Queen Mother to pray to Buddha, it's really..."

"Don't worry, Bao'er, the emperor's heir is big, I will tell the queen mother." A flash of determination flashed in Zhao Zhen's eyes, he will definitely protect his beloved woman and child.

"Your Majesty? I don't mean that. Forgive me for speaking bluntly. I already have a baby, and now I'm pregnant again. It's inevitable that I will become a thorn in the side and a thorn in the flesh of others.

The concubine asks the emperor to take pity on her, can she temporarily conceal her pregnancy, pray according to the Queen Mother's wishes, and fulfill the emperor's filial piety? "

Baozhu gritted her teeth, looked at Zhao Zhen with big watery eyes, pitiful and helpless, Zhao Zhen's heart trembled violently, her heart was immersed in her black pupils, and all that was left was distressing .

Baozhu knows that her situation is not good now, and the best way at present is to use blessings to conceal her pregnancy, and then get the emperor's secret protection to ensure nothing goes wrong.

Thinking of the ruthlessness of the women in the palace and the embarrassment of the queen mother, Zhao Zhen felt disgusted with women for the first time, and at the same time, he felt a little joy for Baozhu to speak out his thoughts so straightforwardly and trustingly.

"What Bao'er said is very true. The most important thing for you now is to raise your baby. However, if you pray according to the Queen Mother's wishes, it will be too miserable. Bao'er is pregnant now, and it is time for nourishment. How can you Wronged by this?"

"Doesn't the concubine have the emperor? Besides, the concubine can pray for the country and the emperor. It's too late to be happy. How can she feel miserable? It's just wronging Mao'er and the child in her belly." Baozhu mourned. sighed.

Zhao Zhen was even more moved. How could someone as smart as Bao'er fail to understand the Queen Mother's intentional difficulties?It's just that I'm worried that I'm in a dilemma, Zhao Zhen feels that the Queen Mother is unreasonable, no better than not knowing.

Thinking that Bao'er is pregnant again, she should be happy, but now she has to sneak around, and she feels even more guilty.

He grabbed her soft little hand and put it on his chest. A strong heartbeat came from the palm of his hand, and he stared into her eyes, "Bao'er, believe me, I will definitely not wrong Bao'er, and our fourth prince and little Princess."

He didn't call himself 'Zhen', but used me, bowed his head and kissed her red lips, thousands of words, turned into a silent kiss, lingering.

Baozhu let go of her defenses and quietly enjoyed the tenderness. At this moment, a feeling of nausea surged up from her stomach. She pushed open her eyes and closed her eyes to enjoy Zhao Zhen, leaning over the bed, retching non-stop.

Zhao Zhen, who was suddenly interrupted, was taken aback. In a blink of an eye, he saw Baozhu retching and suffering. He carefully supported her and patted her back, grabbed the silk scarf prepared by the bed, and gently wiped her lips. horns, stroking her somewhat messy hair.

Zhao Zhen felt distressed and depressed at the same time, hey, why is my life so miserable, the little princess is disgusted by me, right? Thinking of this, she glanced at the pearl with a guilty conscience, covered her stomach with warm palms, and rubbed it carefully.

"Are you feeling better? How can the little princess be nutritious after eating like this? Let's eat some more, Mother Li has already gone to prepare it."

Baozhu just retched, her face was pale, tears were streaming down her face, she grabbed the emperor's hand, pitifully, "Your majesty, I feel bad, I don't want to eat."

"Then how?"

"Your Majesty." Baozhu turned her face coquettishly, and said angrily, "I have something on my mind, the Emperor will help to solve it first, and eat when the minister and concubine are in a better mood, okay?"

"You, Bao'er, please tell me, I will do my best to solve Bao'er's worries and problems." Zhao Zhen gained Bao Zhu's trust, and felt comfortable all over, and couldn't wait to express himself.

"Your Majesty, yesterday the eunuch Xiaoqing was executed with a stick. Before he died, he explained that the poem he passed on was given to her by Luliu. I don't know if he is a dying man, and his words are good, or he wants to drag it out." It's a padded back, so..."

"Green Willow?", Zhao Zhen frowned slightly. As an emperor who manages everything every day, how could he remember the name of a court lady, even if this court lady had served him for many years.

Baozhu hurriedly explained, "Your Majesty, Green Liu was originally the tea maid of your Qianqing Palace. She was intelligent and cautious. A year ago, you felt that this concubine was lacking, so you arranged for Manager Li to send her here. Concubine has always arranged her to serve in the study."

Although Zhao Zhen didn't put the person in the right place, he understood that Luliu belonged to him. No wonder Bao'er found it difficult to deal with it. "It's important for Bao'er to take care of his health now. I will arrange for Li Mingzhong to handle this matter."

Baozhu smiled happily, "Thank you, Your Majesty, the concubine is temporarily imprisoning him in the servant's room."

"Li Mingzhong, go to interrogate that Luliu, and get the result as soon as possible." Zhao Zhen said to the outside, changing from the spring breeze just now, speaking softly, with a gloomy face, and said coldly.

"Yes!"

Luliu was swept over by Li Mingzhong's cold eyes, a trace of despair flashed in her eyes, the old jadeite silver hairpin in her sleeve hurt her palms, she remembered the words that Liu Quan had whispered in her ear when she handed her the silver hairpin just now .

"I believe you should remember this silver hairpin. You inserted it on your sister's head with your own hands. It should be a relic of your mother. Oh, I forgot to tell you. Your good sister is pregnant. Finally, your royal family has later.

However, whether she can continue to live or not depends entirely on your own thoughts. If you explain everything honestly, maybe the master is soft-hearted for a moment and begs the emperor to save her life for the sake of the child. You should understand the emperor means, escape is useless. "

An hour later, Li Mingzhong left with a stack of documents on a dark face. Before going out, he turned his head and glanced at the dying woman lying in a pool of blood, and turned to leave. a life.

Nanny Li smiled and prepared pregnant women's nutrition soup and various snacks for Baozhu. Baozhu gritted her teeth and endured the discomfort in her stomach. .

The reason why she insisted on it was to solve Luliu. Now that she is pregnant, she urgently needs to get rid of this traitor. Now she just needs to wait for the result from the concubine Xian, and use a two-pronged approach to expand the conflict between the empress dowager and the concubine. With the catalytic effect of the emperor, I am not afraid that they will not be fooled.

Zhao Zhen kissed the sleeping woman on the bed, tucked in the quilt for her, turned around and confessed joy, "Take care of me well.", got up and went to the outer hall, sat on the grand teacher's chair in the main hall, picked up the cup lid, and gently clasped the teacup in his hand , lost in thought.

Qingmei carried the fourth prince who had been shouting about his mother and concubine into the palace, and bowed to salute, interrupting Zhao Zhen's deep thinking, and a smile rose from the corner of his mouth.

When Zhao Mao saw his father, he immediately forgot about his mother and concubine, and rushed forward.

When Li Mingzhong returned to the main hall, he saw the wise and mighty emperor smiling like a flower at the little fat boy Zhao Mao. He looked like a loving father, and there was no image of an emperor who gave advice and decisively killed.

Li Mingzhong twitched the corners of his mouth, pretending he didn't see him and bowed to salute, "Go back to the emperor, I've recruited them all."

Zhao Zhen squinted at Li Mingzhong, handed Zhao Mao in his arms to Qingmei, and said coldly, "Whose is it?"

"Going back to the emperor, it belongs to Concubine Wei, please take a look." Li Mingzhong felt the sudden air-conditioning from his superiors, and carefully handed over the information at hand, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief for Lu Liu, it is also a kind of joy to be able to commit suicide .

Zhao Zhen read ten lines at a glance, closed his eyes, and said in a low voice, "Concubine Wei's heart is getting bigger and bigger, she has dealt with the person and replaced him with another one, and in addition, beat the servants of Qingfeng Palace once, today's affairs are not allowed Leak any news, if not..."

Zhao Zhen's voice was ruthless. Li Mingzhong knew better than anyone how ruthless the emperor was, so he kowtowed and retreated.

The sun was setting on the west mountain, and half of the sky was red, and the heat that had been baked for a day gradually dissipated, leaving only the setting sun, and the golden yellow sprinkled all over the ground. Wang Taiyi came straight to the main hall with the results of the investigation, under the afterglow, His old but kind face was somewhat dignified.

"Participate in the emperor." Wang Taiyi's forehead was sweating, followed Li Mingzhong into the main hall, knelt down and kowtowed, the back of the cyan imperial doctor's official robe was obviously soaked.

Joy, Liu Quan and the others carried a stack of scriptures and a sandalwood incense box, followed by them, knelt down with a plop, and slammed on the marble floor, their foreheads were instantly red and swollen, and they burst into tears with joy, "I beg the emperor to make decisions for your empress."

(End of this chapter)