lcionline Chapter 689: Ruoli incites Concubine Hao (32 reward points plus additional chapter)
Chapter 689: Ruoli incites Concubine Hao (32 reward points plus additional chapter)
It was almost noon, and the people from the harem were coming over soon.
Shen Zhinian placed her slender fingers on the back of Fuqiu's hand, slowly stood up, and said to Handan, "Please dress me up."
Handan bowed and said, "I obey your command!"
Today is the first time that Your Majesty will accept the worship of the imperial concubines after becoming the Imperial Concubine Chen, so her attire should naturally be solemn.
Handan used all her skills to comb Shen Zhinian's hair, her deft hands moving quickly!
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No matter how many people were dissatisfied with Shen Zhinian because of the postponement of the audience today, they did not dare to show it on their faces.
The time hadn't come yet, but everyone had already set out early, ready to wait at Zhongcui Palace.
After all, on such an important day, if they were late... how capable would they be to make Concubine Chen wait for them?
If His Majesty heard about this, His Majesty's impression of them would definitely be even worse. It would be even more difficult for them to gain favor...
Concubine Liang took pity on Concubine Hao's poor health and asked her to go to Zhongcui Palace with her.
Concubine Hao is already seven months pregnant and her belly is bulging.
On the contrary... she herself had lost a lot of weight. Her chin, which had been slightly round due to the many supplements she had taken after pregnancy, had long since become pointed.
This makes the belly look bigger.
Coupled with the pale face of Concubine Hao, she looked not only not as gentle as other pregnant women, but also a little scary...
Of course, Concubine Hao was pregnant with the royal heir, so even if everyone thought so in their hearts, no one was brave enough to say it out loud.
Instead, I saw Concubine Hao, and they were all saying auspicious and blessing words.
The more this happened, the more grateful Concubine Hao was to Concubine Liang.
Although her position was not high, she knew that many miscarriages had occurred in the palace.
If it weren't for Concubine Liang's protection, how could her child have grown up safely?
In less than three months, she will give birth.
Thinking that she would soon become a mother, Concubine Hao touched her bulging belly with a smile in her eyes.
And according to the rules of the palace, after giving birth she would be promoted to concubine, become the head of a palace, and be qualified to raise the child personally.
Concubine Hao has already seen that a bright future is beckoning to her!
When the time comes, she will definitely work harder to repay Concubine Liang’s kindness!
Concubine Liang has no children yet, so her children from now on will be Concubine Liang’s children!
Ruoli walked beside Concubine Liang's sedan chair, her face still showing indignation: "Even if it was the Empress of the Central Palace who was accepting the audience of the concubines, there was no reason for us to wait until noon to go over, right? Concubine Chen's airs are really bigger than the Empress's!"
Concubine Liang frowned: "Ruoli, why are you in the same old trouble again?"
Ruoli pouted and said, "My lady, what I said is the truth. If you don't believe me, please ask Lady Hao."
After the words fell, Ruoli looked at Concubine Hao and said, "Concubine Hao, is that right?"
"Our queen is kind-hearted and has always regarded all the queens and ladies in the harem as sisters. When she heard about the promotion of Concubine Chen, she was very happy for her."
"After learning that we would be meeting the Imperial Concubine Chen today, our Empress got up and dressed up before dawn. This was to show her respect for the Imperial Concubine Chen."
"But Concubine Chen has kept us waiting from dawn till noon..."
"If I couldn't bear it, why would I say anything?"
Hearing Ruoli's words, Concubine Hao frowned deeply.
She was already very grateful to Concubine Liang, so of course she felt very distressed at this moment, and even felt a little dissatisfied with Shen Zhinian.
"The actions of Concubine Chen are indeed suspected of being arrogant because of her favor..."
Ruoli said quickly, "My Lady, look, even Concubine Hao agrees with me. Am I right?"
Concubine Liang scolded, “Alright!”
"Do you think you can talk about Concubine Chen? Don't say that again, or I will really punish you!"
Then, Concubine Liang looked at Concubine Hao and sighed, "In fact, I don't care about myself. I just have to wait a little longer. I just feel sorry for the sisters in the harem..."
"For a big day like this, everyone must have gotten up early to prepare, but the time suddenly changed from morning to noon."
"Everyone else is fine, especially you, Sister Hao, who is pregnant and the fetus is unstable. How hard must it be to toss and turn like this?"
At this point, Concubine Liang looked at Concubine Hao with a look of heartache that was almost overflowing.
Concubine Hao originally didn't think there was anything wrong with this matter.
After all, thunder, lightning, rain and dew are all grace from the emperor.
Your Majesty, not to mention asking them to pay respects at Zhongcui Palace at noon, even if you ask all the concubines in the palace to go once in the morning, once at noon, once in the evening, and once again at midnight.
They shouldn't say "no".
Because this is an imperial decree!
But at this moment, seeing the heartache and worry in Concubine Liang's eyes, Concubine Hao felt warmed in the heart and her thoughts changed.
"My Lady Liang Fei, you are so kindhearted and considerate of the sisters in the harem."
"Forgive me for saying something disrespectful, but if the Imperial Concubine Chen could be as sensible as you are, the lives of everyone in the harem would be much more comfortable."
At this moment, Concubine Hao couldn't help but think in her heart, even if this is His Majesty's decree, so what?
If Concubine Chen was really sensible, she would not take advantage of her favor and let His Majesty spoil her like this.
At worst, when His Majesty issued an imperial decree, didn't she know to stand by and give advice?
Your Majesty dotes on her so much, how could he not agree?
Ruoli glanced at Concubine Liang before saying to Concubine Hao, "Even if we are upset, what can we do?"
"The Imperial Concubine Chen is now the most favored one in the six palaces. Who dares to say anything bad about her in front of her?"
"Your Majesty only has Consort Chen in his eyes now, how can he see anyone else? I'm afraid that only you and Concubine Sun are pregnant with the royal heir, so your words carry some weight..."
Concubine Hao touched her belly, thoughtfully.
She should think what Concubine Liang thinks and worry about what Concubine Liang worries about.
Since Concubine Liang is kind-hearted and loving, and hopes that all the sisters in the harem can live happily, she should help Concubine Liang!
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Zhongcui Palace.
Main hall.
Except for those who were under house arrest, all the palace maids in the harem, from the four concubines to the concubines, had arrived at this moment.
Guan women were only palace maids who could serve in the emperor's bedchamber. They were not even proper concubines, so they were naturally not included in this list.
They sat or stood in corresponding positions according to their respective status.
"The Imperial Concubine Chen has arrived!!"
Hearing Yuan Bao's voice, all the beauties in the room stood up immediately, no matter what they were thinking, and saluted respectfully: "Your humble servant/concubine greets Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine Chen, may Her Majesty be blessed with good fortune and health!"
"Congratulations to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine Chen for her promotion. May Her Majesty live a long and healthy life and have everything go well!"