Quickly Transmigrate to Save the Child of Heaven

Chapter 218 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace Wei Yanwan 11

Ever since Wei Yanwan revealed the reasons for Concubine Gao's infertility and poor health, she began plotting revenge. She instigated her father, Gao Bin, to provoke the Empress Dowager, but instead learned shocking news: the Junggars were in rebellion, and Princess Hengzhuo had been captured by their leader. Gao Bin seized the opportunity to suggest that the Emperor recruit the Junggar leader as his new consort, a move that thoroughly infuriated the Empress Dowager. Deciding to murder Gao Xiyue, she ordered the imperial physician Qi Ru to administer a drug. However, Gao Xiyue discovered the plot and reported it to the Emperor.

Upon learning the truth, Emperor Qianlong was furious at Qi Ru's actions. Knowing that Qi Ru was a close confidant of the Empress Dowager, he ordered Qi Ru to be beaten to death and his family exiled to Ningguta. The Empress Dowager was also warned by the Emperor and ordered to recuperate in confinement in Shoukang Palace. This palace infighting dealt a severe blow to the Empress Dowager's power.

At that moment, Concubine Min brought Shuhua and Wei Yanwan to the Imperial Garden, enjoying the warm spring sunshine. Concubine Min noticed Shuhua had a slight jaundice, and Wei Yanwan suggested that Concubine Min take Shuhua out to bask in the sun more often. The intertwined figures of the three of them in the sunlight formed a beautiful scene. Meanwhile, the harem was still rife with intrigue and power struggles...

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground. Concubine Min sat on a bench, gently stroking Shuhua's small hand, her eyes revealing her deep love for her daughter. As she gazed at Shuhua's tender face, a surge of maternal warmth welled up in her heart.

Wei Yanwan sat aside, smiling at Concubine Min and Shuhua, her eyes gleaming with envy. She sighed softly, thinking of her upcoming delivery, and couldn't help feeling a little nervous.

Concubine Min noticed Wei Yanwan's change of mood. She turned around and asked with concern, "Yanwan, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" Wei Yanwan quickly shook her head and said with a smile, "No, I'm just a little nervous because I think I'm about to give birth."

Concubine Min patted Wei Yanwan's hand and comforted her, "Don't worry, everything will go well. You just need to keep a good mood and prepare for the birth." Wei Yanwan nodded gratefully and felt a little warm in her heart.

Concubine Min continued, "However, you still need to be careful recently. I heard that the Queen is very dissatisfied with you and may find an opportunity to deal with you. So, you must be extra careful and don't let her take advantage of you." Wei Yanwan: "She has been troubled by Concubine Gao's affairs recently, and she has no time to bother me..."

At this moment, the nurse picked up Shuhua and walked out to the sun, letting her little face fully enjoy the baptism of sunlight. Concubine Min looked at the nurse holding the child in the sun and said, "Thank you! Otherwise, I would not have known that the sun can cure diseases." Wei Yanwan smiled and said, "Every child has it when they are born. Just get some sun. It will also supplement calcium and help them grow taller!" Concubine Min smiled and nodded in agreement.

The sun shone on Shuhua, making her originally pale skin slightly red, and she looked much healthier. When Concubine Min saw this scene, the worries in her heart gradually dissipated, replaced by expectations for the future.

However, they are unaware that within this seemingly peaceful harem, countless intrigues and power struggles are hidden. Everyone is secretly plotting their own interests, and Concubine Min and Wei Yanwan are no exception. They must remain vigilant at all times to remain invincible in this palace struggle.

Wei Yanwan said: "Be careful, take good care of Shuhua and you! She doesn't dare to take action against me. If something happens to me, the emperor will let the entire Fucha family be buried with me! So she won't do it, but Concubine Jia has been too active recently, so it's not certain for her and Concubine Chun."

Concubine Min hurriedly said, "Then I will stay in your palace for the time being to prevent you from being plotted against."

Wei Yanwan: "Don't be afraid, it's okay! The emperor has arranged for the imperial secretary and painter to protect me... Sister, don't worry." She gently patted Concubine Min's hand and said comfortingly.

Suddenly, a chirping sound came from the garden. It turned out that Concubine Ying and Concubine Ke were happily chasing butterflies among the flowers with net bags.

The two of them were having a blast, laughing non-stop. Concubine Ying, with her agility, caught a colorful butterfly in one swoop, while Concubine Ke clapped her hands excitedly. Then, they spotted Wei Yanwan and Concubine Min sitting in the distance, stopped what they were doing, stepped forward, and bowed, saying, "Greetings to Concubine Chen! Concubine Min!"

Wei Yanwan smiled and said, "Hurry up and get up. There's no need to be so polite." She looked at Concubine Ying and Concubine Ke, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile, "What are you doing? You look so happy."

Concubine Ying smiled and replied, "We are catching butterflies. I heard that Concubine Chen once worked in this imperial garden. I think she knows where there are many butterflies!"

Wei Yanwan looked at Concubine Ying and Concubine Ke, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile. She gently shook her head, indicating that she didn't know.

Concubine Ke also asked curiously, "Yes, Your Majesty, can you tell me where the sisters are? So we can catch them!"

When Concubine Min heard this, she immediately flew into a rage and shouted, "How dare you! Do you think you can talk about Concubine Chen?"

Ying Fei was unconvinced and said, "Your Highness was only born in the Southern Palace. How can you compare with us Mongolian-born princesses? You should know that I have the support of the Eighteen Tribes of Mongolia!"

Wei Yanwan snorted inwardly, thinking with disdain that these Mongolian women, relying on the power behind them, were so arrogant. But she pretended to be weak, as if she was frightened.

At this moment, Wei Yanwan secretly took out a pill for normal labor and swallowed it. As soon as the pill entered her stomach, her stomach immediately started to hurt and her face instantly turned as pale as paper.

Concubine Min was horrified upon seeing this. She hurriedly ordered her servants to escort Wei Yanwan back to Yongshou Palace and summoned the imperial physician. The scene descended into chaos. Concubine Ying and the others paled with fear at the sight before them. If anything happened to Concubine Chen and her unborn child, even with the support of the Mongols, their lives would be in jeopardy. Meanwhile, the concubines from all the palaces gathered in Yongshou Palace, anxiously awaiting news. The entire palace was filled with tension, and Wei Yanwan's screams of pain continued to echo, stirring pity.

Emperor Qianlong was in the middle of court, but upon hearing that Wei Yanwan was about to give birth, he immediately abandoned the morning session and hurried back to Yongshou Palace. Upon learning that Wei Yanwan had gone into premature labor due to the ridicule of Concubine Ying and Concubine Ke, his fury was palpable. With his eyes wide open, he declared, "Concubine Ying and Concubine Ke have dared to disrespect the Imperial Noble Concubine by committing treason. Effective immediately, they will be demoted to the rank of concubines and relocated to Tingyuxuan. As for Concubine Chen, for her meritorious service in bearing a son, she is hereby granted the name Tong Jia Yanwan!" He then ordered Li Yu to have Ying Ying and the others taken away.

Inside the house, Wei Yanwan feigned agony, crying out in a shrill, piercing voice. Emperor Qianlong felt a pang of grief. Meanwhile, Empress Fucha arrived. Though secretly delighted, she feigned concern, reassuring Qianlong that Wei Yanwan would safely give birth to a prince.

After three long hours, Wei Yanwan finally gave birth to a baby boy. Emperor Qianlong was overwhelmed with emotion and named him Yongxu on the spot. The maids and eunuchs of Yongshou Palace knelt in celebration, shouting in unison, "Congratulations to the Emperor, and to the Imperial Noble Consort Chen on the birth of her son!"