klisemfg Chapter 209 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace Wei Yanwan 2
Chapter 209 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace Wei Yanwan 2
At this time, Emperor Qianlong, having just left court, learned that the Empress had fainted while paying respects to the concubines. He anxiously rushed to Changchun Palace. When he arrived, the imperial physician was already busy examining the Empress. Qianlong anxiously inquired, "How is the Empress? Is she seriously ill?"
The imperial physician said, "Your Majesty, the Empress has had a miscarriage. She's been overworked and emotionally unstable, which is why she fainted!" Emperor Qianlong was furious and turned to the concubines, "How dare you! What did you say to the Empress to make her so angry..." The concubines in the room all knelt and kowtowed, saying, "Your Majesty, please calm down. We were just chatting about Concubine Zhao, who didn't come to pay her respects today. Who knew that the Empress would be so furious when she heard it and fainted!"
Qianlong looked at the concubines in the room with suspicion and sneered, "Oh? Do you think the Queen is dissatisfied with me?"
The concubines hurriedly shook their heads and denied it, saying, "We concubines have absolutely no such intention. Your Majesty, please understand..."
Qianlong said solemnly, "Li Yu, pass on my decree. All the concubines who came to pay their respects today are to be confined indoors for three months to reflect on their mistakes. They are also to copy one hundred Buddhist scriptures to pray for the little prince in the Empress' belly. In addition, Concubine Zhao will be promoted to Concubine Zhao..."
Upon hearing this, Li Yu hurried to deliver the order. Qianlong, however, sat quietly beside the empress's bed, waving a hand to the other concubines to return to the palace and remain confined. After everyone had left, Qianlong and the empress were alone in the room. The empress slowly opened her eyes, and seeing Qianlong standing by her side, a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She smiled happily, tears of emotion gleaming in her eyes.
Qianlong looked at the empress tenderly and said softly, "Empress, you should have a good rest and don't work too hard. As for the affairs of the palace, you can leave them to Concubine Chun and Concubine Gao to take care of them. Now, your most important task is to give birth to our child safely." The empress nodded slightly, her face filled with the radiance of maternal love.
Qianlong went on to say, "I will instruct the Imperial Household Department to send us some more precious nourishing foods, such as blood swallows, snow frogs, etc., to ensure the health of you and the fetus." Upon hearing this, the queen nodded gratefully, her eyes full of love and dependence on Qianlong.
When Qianlong returned to the Palace of Heavenly Purity, Wei Yanwan was embroidering. Seeing her absorbed in her work, Qianlong gently approached her. Seeing her embroidering Nine Dragons Playing with a Pearl... he asked, "Is this for me?" Wei Yanwan looked up and saw Qianlong had returned. Blushing slightly, she replied, "Yes!" Qianlong happily hugged her and asked, "Are you shy?"
Wei Yanwan glared at him and turned away without speaking. Qianlong touched her hand and said, "The Queen is pregnant and doesn't need to pay respects to her recently. If you feel bored, you can take the servants to the Imperial Garden for a walk."
Wei Yanwan asked, "Your Majesty, can I choose two palace maids myself?" Qianlong said, "Tell me about it."
Wei Yanwan: "I want Eunuch Jinzhong to be the chief eunuch of Yongshou Palace. The main reason is that I heard that he is very clever. When I was a maid in the palace, I knew that only clever people can live long. I am afraid..."
Qianlong asked, "What about the other one?"
Wei Yanwan: "I have a sister from the same hometown, named Chunchan. She used to take good care of me."
After hearing this, Qianlong said, "Let Yuhu be the head nanny. There are too many schemes in the palace." Wei Yanwan happily kissed Qianlong. Qianlong's eyes lit up, and he picked her up and walked towards the bed...
After a night of tossing and turning, it was already noon when Yan Wan woke up. When she was about to get up, Chun Chan hurried forward to help her. Yan Wan said, "Chun Chan, you're here. Where's Jin Zhong?"
Chunchan smiled as she dressed her and said, "My Lord, Eunuch Jinzhong and Aunt Yuhu went to Yongshou Palace to sort things out and see if there's anything missing. The Emperor asked you to get up and move to Yongshou Palace after dinner. He said he'll be there to have dinner with you tonight."
Wei Yanwan nodded, sat at the dressing table and let Chunchan do her makeup, took a hairpin from the box and put it on, then got up to eat.