This palace comes back in this life, only to be Nian Shilan

Chapter 368 Put yourself to death

But, this woman, who doesn't side with her parents' family.

"Children and grandchildren?" The Queen Mother taunted, "I must have children and grandchildren around me to enjoy the blessing of having them."

Bamboo Breath: ... ...

"Well, never mind. I'm old and can't do anything about it anymore. Let them do whatever they want. But the Emperor has only a few children, and I really can't rest in peace..."

Zhuxi: ... ...Who can be blamed for this?

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Noble Lady Fucha naturally knew that the Queen was subsidizing her.

If it were before, she would definitely think that the Queen loved her and doted on her.

But now, this is like roasting her on the fire.

After giving birth to a child, she was released from house arrest, but her rank was not promoted. Instead, she received the share of the concubine's rank and took some blood swallows from the mouths of the concubines in the palace and put them into her own pocket.

She has so many mouths to feed, and all the blood swallows from the palace can be stuffed into her stomach alone.

If you don’t know, you would think you are pregnant again.

Noble Lady Fucha felt unable to eat when she looked at the bowl full of blood swallows. An Lingrong had come to her one day to talk about the ginseng chicken soup. Coincidentally, she also called Wei Lin, who had examined her that day, to ask about her physical condition on the day of delivery.

One is cold and the other is hot, and the two constitutions can actually coexist in her body. At that time, she ate mixed cold dishes sent by the imperial kitchen every day, and she still had a difficult delivery due to fetal growth. It was simply outrageous.

Wei Lin asked about what Noble Lady Fucha ate every day when she was under house arrest. She had cold-mixed amaranth... cold-mixed cucumber... cold-mixed purslane and dried tofu... He also heard from Lady An that since the Queen gave her ginseng as a reward, An Lingrong often made chicken soup and secretly gave a bowl to Noble Lady Fucha to nourish her body.

Ginseng is an extremely hot medicinal herb, and the cold dishes that Lady Fucha was forbidden to eat were cold. In addition, Sang'er had given Lady Fucha Daqingye before. Although this was discovered later, the coldness of the Daqingye still caused considerable damage to her body.

Before he had time to recover properly, he was grounded again.

Who would care about the food and drink of a confined concubine? Naturally, they would send whatever the imperial kitchen had.

Amaranth, purslane... are all vegetables commonly used in the imperial kitchen. Although they are cold in nature, they are also daily foods for clearing away heat and detoxifying. Moreover, the dishes prepared in the imperial kitchen every day are all matched by the chef.

There is nothing wrong with these vegetables themselves.

Just add ginseng to the mix, the cold and the heat counteract each other, and the blood circulation disorder becomes a natural thing.

Besides, the fetus was large, and after being confined to her room, Noble Lady Fucha could only move around in the main hall. She never even went out. She exercised little and ate a lot. No matter what the dish was, Noble Lady Fucha was afraid that it would not get enough nutrition and would spoil the baby in her belly, so she would eat it all up.

Then it is natural for the baby to be big.

An Lingrong couldn't help feeling guilty as she listened to Wei Lin's detailed analysis of the information they provided.

Originally, she thought that ginseng was non-toxic and an excellent nutritional supplement. Perhaps the Queen just wanted to use An Lingrong to show her virtue and kindness, but she didn't expect there was such a purpose.

For the first time, An Lingrong felt that her cleverness backfired.

When Noble Lady Fucha was thinking about all the things An Lingrong had done to help her over the past few days, she came up with another idea.

If Noble Lady Fucha had not died in childbirth, but had survived like she is now, if the truth were to come to light, there would definitely be discord between herself and An Lingrong.

The Queen is really meticulous in her methods of sowing discord and calculating people's hearts.

But why? The man or woman was unknown, so why did the queen insist on killing herself?

This was something that Noble Lady Fucha could not understand.

Although she was from a branch of the Fucha family, her father had told her in detail before she entered the palace that she would naturally belong to the Queen's party.

Because of Concubine Hua's great favor in the harem, the Han army flag surpassed the Manchu army flag.

Therefore, before entering the palace, the queen sent someone to pass on a message from the palace, and the words were full of expectations.

After Noble Lady Fucha entered the palace, she obeyed the orders of the Empress.

Although she was not the most favored one in front of the emperor, she had a firm foothold in the harem because of the Manchu military flag.

On weekdays, although she was a little arrogant and domineering, she really relied on her Manchu military background and was somewhat proud among the concubines in the palace.

But when it comes to her attitude towards the queen, she is truly disrespectful.

Thinking about the past few years since I entered the palace, whenever the Queen had a headache, I would go to take care of her without any complaints and always working hard.

At that time, when the queen regained consciousness, she would always say to herself: "Noble Lady Fucha, you have worked hard. I am lucky to have you."

Just such a sentence made him feel touched and he was even more on the side of the Queen and hated Concubine Hua who was against the Queen.

Now that I think about it, the Queen treated me like a servant, but I was so happy to think that the Queen trusted me that I even went to Baohua Palace to chant sutras and pray for the Queen until late at night.

Now that I think about it, I was really crazy.

Could it be that the Queen was holding a grudge against me because I was no longer willing to serve her wholeheartedly?

Isn't it possible?

This crazy woman...

Hua Fei: ...After thinking for a long time, this is the conclusion you came up with?

No matter what kind of logic Noble Lady Fucha came up with, there was one thing she was clear about, and that was the two faces of the Queen.

On the surface, all the disturbances had nothing to do with the Queen. Even if there were any mistakes in her delivery, the Queen could just make up some lame excuse that she was busy with the six palaces and try to get away with it.

However, anyone with a bit of common sense would know that the person who harmed her and the baby in her belly was Ling Xiang. Ling Xiang was a palace maid in Yiku Palace, and was originally recommended to the Emperor by the Queen.

If the queen wants to employ someone, she naturally cannot get away with it.

After understanding this clearly, Noble Lady Fucha began to ponder the delicate relationship between the Fucha family and the Ulanara family.

Although her father was not outstanding in the Fucha family, she was also a daughter of the Fucha family.

When you lean against a big tree, you naturally have to use your brain and think about how to enjoy the shade.

And Xiao Suichu, I have to make plans for my daughter early.

There was one thing that Noble Lady Fucha had never told anyone, and she never dared to think about it.

On the day she gave birth, she fainted several times due to exhaustion. In her drowsiness, she seemed to have her soul floated to a palace. In the palace, there was a woman who was gentle and beautiful, but she was holding a baby and crying.

Fucha Yixin thought this woman was so beautiful. Her eyes and eyebrows were very similar to those of Concubine Hua, but she was not as ostentatious as Concubine Hua.

She was as gentle as water. The first daughter she gave birth to for her beloved man had a tragic life and died within two months.

Of course the woman was very sad.

Noble Lady Fucha didn't know how long she had been dreaming. Suddenly, she heard the anxious cries of the midwife and felt the pain of the imperial physician inserting a needle into her palm.

There was another noisy sound, and the nanny's voice was full of relief, "Wake up, wake up, wake up, the young master is awake!"

The midwife who delivered her really hoped she would survive.

Naturally, it was silver that paved the way.

Noble Lady Fucha laughed at the huge bill that Concubine Hua had given her.

"Noble Lady Fucha has successfully given birth to a princess. As promised, the reward will be doubled."

Double it, what a great temptation! No wonder their desire is so strong.

Noble Lady Fucha only remembered that when she woke up, she could still feel the sadness of the woman crying in her dream, and what she saw was a small transparent soul floating above the palace.

Suddenly she gathered her strength and the nanny said, "Young lady, you have to push harder." Noble Lady Fucha grabbed the bed sheet and took a deep breath.

"It's born, it's a princess!"

These days, when Noble Lady Fucha held Suichu in her arms, she always thought of the dreams she had during her pregnancy.

Make unfounded guesses, but never think deeply about them.

Just live in the present and protect the people around you.

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As for Concubine Hua, when Suichu was one month old that day, Concubine Hua held Suichu for a while.

The soft touch made her feel at ease, but also inexplicably heartbroken.

Perhaps it was fate that she saved the child several times and helped her to be born safely.

Therefore, compared with the other children in the palace, this little baby was more likely to make her feel distressed.

Even now, she started sewing for her.

Concubine Hua had been holding the needle and thread in a daze for a long time, and she didn't even notice Songzhi walk in.

"Empress?" Songzhi asked in a low voice?

"What's the matter?" Hua Fei came back to her senses?

"Doctor Zhang from the Imperial Hospital has asked the Emperor for his resignation to return home. Has the Emperor approved it?" Ever since the Empress went to visit Princess Suichu in the Yanx Palace, she often stared blankly after coming back. Songzhi was no longer surprised and got straight to business.

"Oh? You want to resign and return home? When will you leave?" Concubine Hua thought of the tens of thousands of taels of silver she had given to Zhang Mi before. She didn't expect that even tens of thousands of taels of silver couldn't win over Doctor Zhang's heart. On the matter of Concubine Wan's pregnancy, Doctor Zhang still dared to be indecisive.

There is no need to keep those who are not loyal to you.

"I heard that Doctor Zhang's family has been packing up their things recently. They've sold their house in the capital, and all the farms and shops in the capital have also been sold off."

"It's strange to say." Songzhi said.

"What's weird?"

"Several families in the capital have taken over the houses, shops, and land owned by Dr. Zhang. Madam Nian said that the Zhang family really wanted to sell at a bargain price, asking for a very low price, perhaps even at a loss, just to sell quickly and get some cash."

"Listen, this doesn't feel like returning home, it feels more like..." Songzhi couldn't think of the right words.

"Escape?"

"Yes, yes, yes, your Majesty is still smart!"

Concubine Hua chuckled. Of course it seemed like she was fleeing, and that was exactly what she was fleeing. She had never found the time to look for Doctor Zhang, and she had even given him time to prepare to run away.

Does Zhang Mi really think that his tens of thousands of taels of silver are easy to swallow?

"Let Zhou Ninghai tell his brother, Zhang Mi, there is no need to keep her." Hua Fei picked up the scissors and cut the last bit of thread on the bellyband she had just made.

"Yes." Songzhi responded simply.

Concubine Hua shook the small bellyband she had just made in her hands, raised her hands high, and stretched them in front of her to admire it.

… …

"Compared to An Changzai's craftsmanship, it seems to be quite a bit worse."

Songzhi looked at this plain bellyband without any patterns, and thought about the embroidery works of An Changzai that she had secretly kept. She couldn't think of anything else to say to make amends.

"The material used by the Empress is extremely soft. Baby's skin is delicate, so it must be very comfortable to wear next to the skin."

Songzhi: I tried my best.

"Hmm..." Hua Fei looked at the bellyband in front of her and was also very satisfied. She hadn't touched needle and thread for many years, so it was good enough that she could make a complete one.

"Songzhi!" Concubine Hua raised her chin proudly.

"Yes, ma'am."

"Go, go to the Yanx Palace and ask An Changzai for an embroidered patch of a little white rabbit. I want to sew it on." Hua Fei said very confidently.

Songzhi: It's a bit embarrassing. I don't really want to go.

"Yes, slaves obey."

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On June 23rd, the fourth year of Yongzheng's reign, the Forbidden City was immersed in the chirping of cicadas in the early morning. At three quarters past three in the morning, the dripping sound of the copper clock in the Yiku Palace was particularly clear, and the rose water in the copper basin was steaming.

Concubine Hua, who started dressing up early in the morning, sat in front of the dressing mirror, so sleepy that she could not open her eyes.

The four Zhis were particularly careful in their attire and meticulously selected their headgear, jewelry, makeup, and hairstyles, all of which had been decided a few days in advance. However, the imperial concubine's auspicious attire had to be delivered that morning by the Imperial Household Department.

Hua Fei half-closed her eyes, letting Song Zhi use her fine brush to depict the peaks of her eyebrows. The dark green of her eyebrows, like distant mountains, contrasted with the crimson rouge smudged at the corners of her eyes, making them even more captivating.

When the pearl powder was evenly spread, Songzhi came forward holding the gold and jade lipstick box. Concubine Hua smiled gently and said, "Today's makeup should be simple and elegant. No need to be too fancy."

"Your Majesty, this newly made Su-embroidered Zhaiyi from the Imperial Household Department uses twenty shades of madder silk." Songzhi unfolded her wide-sleeved gown, embroidered with a painting of hundreds of children and grandchildren. As the hem swept across the blue bricks, the phoenix embroidered with gold thread seemed ready to take flight. Concubine Hua, facing the diamond-shaped mirror, applied her kingfisher hairpins with elegant grace and composure. The reflection reflected her, dignified and graceful, unlike her former flamboyant self.

"Your Majesty looks better today than usual." Zhou Ninghai praised. Concubine Hua looked at the familiar clothes with a dazed expression.

In the end, what is going to happen will happen.

At the hour of Mao, palace maids from the Shangfu Bureau entered the Yiku Palace carrying red lacquered and gilded boxes.

With a "crash", the moment the box was opened, a bright yellow bridal robe embroidered with a five-clawed golden dragon poured out. The oriental pearls on the twelve-dragon and nine-phoenix crown dazzled in the morning light, making it impossible to open one's eyes - it was clearly the dress of an imperial concubine!

All the palace servants present were shocked!

Songzhi's face suddenly changed. Just as she was about to speak, Concubine Hua raised her hand to signal her to be silent.

Concubine Hua had an indifferent expression, her fingertips lightly stroking the gold thread on the shawl, and she looked at the eunuch in charge of the Shangfu Bureau with a half-smile. The eunuch was also an old nanny who had worked in the palace for many years. How could such a big mistake happen?

What's more, the Imperial Household Department had sent people to tailor the Imperial Concubine's clothes many times. The palace servants in the Shangfu Bureau had handled this piece of clothing countless times in recent days, so how could it be possible that something went wrong easily?

The person who came to deliver the clothes today was another manager of the Shangfu Bureau, Madam Wu. When she saw the Imperial Noble Concubine's clothes, she was so scared that her legs went weak and she knelt on the ground.

"Your Highness, please forgive me. There was a heavy rain last night, and the storehouse was flooded. I was afraid that the auspicious clothes would get soaked, so I deliberately placed the box containing the imperial concubine's clothes up high. How could this happen?"

Nanny Wu's words didn't seem false.

If the box containing the Imperial Noble Consort's attire was placed high up, wouldn't the box containing the Imperial Noble Consort's auspicious attire be...