lcionline Chapter 431: Promoted to Consort Xian
Chapter 431: Promoted to Consort Xian
Nangong Xuanyu was delighted: "Hahaha, great!!!"
"Anyone who helps Concubine Rou deliver her baby today will be generously rewarded!!!"
Although there was only one midwife, Nanny Lin, there were also several imperial doctors on duty, as well as palace maids running in and out carrying hot water.
Hearing the emperor's words, everyone was overjoyed: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The wet nurse came out of the delivery room holding the cleaned Fourth Prince, saying auspicious words as if they were free: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, on the birth of your baby boy!"
No matter how happy the concubines present were, they all looked happy in front of the emperor: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, on the birth of the fourth prince!"
"Your Majesty has given birth to another prince. God is blessing our Great Zhou!"
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Concubine Rou!"
"..."
This is the child that Nangong Xuanyu has been looking forward to for a long time, accompanying him every day and looking forward to the birth of the child.
At this time, the emperor was naturally satisfied with the Fourth Prince, but he was more concerned about Shen Zhinian.
He touched the Fourth Prince through the swaddling clothes and strode into the delivery room.
Although since ancient times, there has always been a saying that the delivery room is full of blood and is unlucky, and men should not go in. But the rules are used to restrain ordinary people. Who dares to control the emperor?
He is the true dragon emperor, how could he be afraid of a mere smell of blood?
"The delivery room is filthy! Your Majesty, this cannot be allowed..."
The concubines at the door also understood that if His Majesty really wanted to do something, they would not be able to stop him at all, so they only symbolically stopped him and then stepped aside.
Because... even if His Majesty were to enter the delivery room, if there was a disaster somewhere in the Great Zhou, they could still blame it on Concubine Rou...
"This is against the rules, Your Majesty, please stop!"
Although Nanny Xiao's attitude was respectful, she was very firm in stopping Nangong Xuanyu.
This is what the Empress had repeatedly told me before she gave birth.
The smile on Concubine Liang's face was still gentle, but a dark light flashed in her eyes: "Rules are dead, but people are alive. It is understandable that Your Majesty is concerned about Sister Roufei."
"Madam Xiao, why are you so old-fashioned?"
Concubine Rou is young, beautiful, and charming. It is natural for Your Majesty to like her.
After all, which man in the world doesn't like beauty?
But...if Your Majesty saw Concubine Rou's ugly appearance after giving birth, I'm afraid he would remember this scene forever.
It's really pitiful...
Madam Xiao was motionless, with a serious expression: "I'm sorry, I can't let you in. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
Shen Zhinian didn't believe those nonsense.
Which man is not born in a delivery room? If the delivery room is really dirty, it will affect the luck of men if they go in. Then, aren't they destined to be unlucky for the rest of their lives from the moment they are born?
But she knew that human hearts were evil.
She gave birth to the heir to the throne, and countless people regarded her as a thorn in their side. They would definitely use this as an excuse to accuse her of crimes that they did not commit.
If something unlucky happened in the Great Zhou, they would say that His Majesty had been contaminated by filth when he entered the delivery room, which would affect the fate of the Great Zhou. Nangong Xuanyu would be fine, but she and the child would bear the infamy.
Even if Shen Zhinian doesn't think about herself, she has to think about her children.
And...she knows men too well.
Most men are visual animals and their minds are fickle.
She had just given birth, so she must not look very good, maybe even in a mess.
Nangong Xuanyu was in love with her at the time, so he might not care. But this man was an emperor, and once his feelings for her changed, her image in his heart would no longer be perfect.
Then how can she seize the throne?
Shen Zhinian never regarded Nangong Xuanyu as her husband or lover, but as the emperor and the superior.
Whether it is the officialdom or the imperial harem, if you want to climb up and have a better life, don’t you have to always figure out the thoughts of your superiors?
Nangong Xuanyu asked coldly: "You dare to stop me?"
Nanny Xiao was indeed someone who had served the Grand Empress Dowager. Facing the pressure from the Emperor, she was able to remain calm and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, this is what the Empress wanted. Please think about her more..."
Nangong Xuanyu was only anxious for a moment, but after being stopped by Nanny Xiao, he gradually regained his senses.
Nian Nian had just given birth to the fourth prince, so it was really inappropriate for him to push her to the forefront at this time.
"…How is Concubine Rou?"
Seeing that His Majesty did not ignore the situation and insist on breaking into the delivery room, Nanny Xiao and Handan all breathed a sigh of relief.
"Your Majesty, the imperial physician has examined the Queen's pulse. She is fine, but she is too tired from giving birth and has fallen into a coma."
Deep in the emperor's eyes, there was a hint of heartache that he himself did not even notice: "Take good care of Concubine Rou, and there must not be any mistakes!"
"Yes!"
It was already midnight, and not only the ladies, but also His Majesty had stayed up till now. Tomorrow morning, His Majesty would have to attend the morning court.
Li Changde stepped forward and reminded: "Your Majesty, please go back to the Yangxin Palace to rest first, as you will have to attend court in a while..."
Seeing Nangong Xuanyu's expression, Li Changde added: "Even if you don't rest, Concubine Rou must rest too."
"You may as well come to see the queen after the court session."
The emperor's expression relaxed, and he turned around and said, "Pass on my decree. Concubine Rou has a gentle temperament, is diligent and docile, and has given birth to the fourth prince. From now on, she will be promoted to Concubine Xian!"
Handan and the others were filled with joy, and they immediately knelt down and said, "Your servants/your servants, on behalf of the Concubine Xian, thank your majesty for your grace!"
The faces of others were like a palette that had been overturned...
However, His Majesty had few children, and the one in the delivery room actually gave birth to the fourth prince, adding more branches to the royal family. Even if they were jealous, they couldn't say anything.
"Your Majesty the Holy Ming..."
After the Holy Chariot left, although the crowd did not explode in anger, they gathered in groups of three or four to discuss the matter.
They had always thought that even if Concubine Rou could give birth to a prince and be promoted according to the rules, His Majesty would at most confer her the title of Shufei.
Unexpectedly, His Majesty actually appointed her as the Virtuous Consort!
The virtuous concubine is the leader of the four concubines!!!
In terms of seniority, most of the people present had more experience than Shen Zhinian, but she managed to climb to this position?!
Concubine Liu's expression was even more dismal...
It was obvious that in the past, she only treated Shen Zhinian as a handy knife in her hand, and never took a palace concubine of humble birth seriously.
Since when did Shen Zhinian's position in His Majesty's heart become more and more important, and his position become higher and higher?
By the time she realized what was happening, she had actually begun to fear someone she had always looked down upon...
As a result, Concubine Liu also disliked the newly born Fourth Prince.
It's wrinkled and looks like a little monkey, so ugly!
So what if he is the Fourth Prince? He is neither the legitimate son nor the eldest son. How can he be as noble as the Third Prince?
Concubine Liu snorted coldly and turned away.