klisemfg Chapter 407 Difficulties?
Chapter 407 Difficulties?
Although it is somewhat disrespectful not to attend the Queen's funeral, most people would not be too harsh on Xie Run considering the child in her belly.
In previous dynasties, pregnant concubines were given preferential treatment, which was not the same as that of ordinary concubines.
The emperor has always been fond of Xie Run, so he wouldn't forbid even such a thing.
Xie Run was dozing off and his mind was hazy. He only came back to his senses after hearing Dan Tao's words.
"My silly little peach, how can it be that simple?"
"A few days ago, Hui Zhaorong openly suspected that I coveted the throne and was involved in the Queen's murder. If I don't show respect at this time, I'm afraid the rumors will spread like wildfire."
Dan Tao said distressedly, "Since we entered the palace, when have there ever been fewer rumors?"
"Your Highness has never been afraid before, so why should you care now?"
"In the eyes of this servant, no matter how much others say, it is not as important as your Majesty's health."
Xie Run shook his head helplessly and said with a smile: "Dan Tao, you should know that if I could not go, the news would have come down long ago."
Dan Tao was stunned for a moment before she realized the hidden meaning of Xie Run's words.
The emperor was quite fond of his master.
The emperor must have known that Xie Run rode in a sedan chair to attend funeral ceremonies every day.
If the emperor really cared about Xie Run, he would have issued an order long ago.
There is no order now, not because the emperor is unaware that Xie Run is unwell, but because the emperor does not want to give the order.
Dan Tao's eyes instantly turned red, and she suddenly felt sorry for her master.
Xie Run didn't feel too aggrieved.
She just felt that the emperor's attitude was a little strange.
In the past, if such a thing happened to her, let alone other concubines, the emperor would be understanding.
But this time there is no news at all, which is really strange.
Could it be that the emperor really has so many children that he doesn't care so much about his offspring?
Xie Run dozed off all the way to Fengyi Palace, so he took out a handkerchief to wipe his face.
When the queen just died, she could still cry, but now she can only use the handkerchief to do so.
At this time, all the other concubines in the harem had arrived and they all bowed and greeted Xie Run.
Xie Rungang had just lit the incense and was about to join the ceremony when he heard someone announce, "The Emperor has arrived!"
She had no choice but to follow suit and salute slowly.
The emperor approached with his hands behind his back, glanced at the conspicuous Xie Run, and said to Dan Tao, "Help your master up."
Dan Tao quickly said, "I obey your command."
Xie Run also followed suit: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
The emperor nodded slightly, without much expression.
After he offered incense to the queen, he asked Concubine Jingshu a few questions.
The Queen's funeral was handled by Concubine Jingshu, and the Emperor asked her about the funeral.
The emperor sighed, probably feeling that it was pitiful to see Xie Run standing in front with a big belly while performing the mourning ceremony.
"Noble Concubine Zhao is pregnant, so there's no need to be too strict with your etiquette. The Queen will surely see your intentions."
"She loved you the most when she was alive. She must have been reluctant to see you so tired..."
The emperor originally wanted to have someone move a chair for Xie Run to sit on, but then he felt that it would be a bit inappropriate.
When the time comes and everyone else is performing the ritual of kneeling and kowtow three times, won't Xie Run be the only one sitting on the chair? Wouldn't that make him more conspicuous?
The words were on the tip of his tongue, but the emperor didn't say them in the end.
Although the emperor didn't offer any practical benefits, Xie Run still meekly thanked him: "I understand."
The emperor hesitated to speak, and finally left without saying a word.
Concubine Jing Shu, who was standing by, watched the two of them playing tricks and couldn't help but roll her eyes.
After the emperor left, Concubine Jing Shu said, "Since you see how hard your sister is working, why don't you ask the servants to bring a chair over to sit on?"
"The Emperor just said that Sister shouldn't be too strict with the formalities. You absolutely cannot do the three-kneeling ceremony. If anything goes wrong, the Emperor will probably blame me."
Xie Run glanced at Concubine Jing Shu with some disdain.
Ever since Concubine Jingshu changed her habit of indiscriminate attacks, she started pretending to be virtuous and selling tea again.
There was a hint of sarcasm in his words.
Xie Run felt that she was brave, resourceful, and adaptable.
Xie Run: "Just have someone move it. I won't sit here anyway."
"If you're afraid the emperor will blame you, why don't you force me to sit on the chair?"
She wants to pay her respects to the Queen, who dares to stop her?
Concubine Jing Shu: “…”
She was indeed unhappy to see Xie Run acting like a spoiled child at the Queen's funeral with a big belly, but it was also jaw-dropping that Xie Run had changed his usual behavior and started to act like a spoiled child.
Concubine Jingshu was speechless at her rogue behavior.
No matter how brave she was, she would not dare to let anyone move Xie Run to sit on the chair.
The two of them shut up.
After a while, Eunuch Shi'an suddenly appeared in front of Xie Run, "Empress Zhao, the Emperor invites you."
Xie Run: "Did the emperor say anything?"
Eunuch Shi'an smiled and said, "He said he wanted to talk to you about the funeral of the Empress."
Xie Run: “…”
The Queen's funeral, what did she ask her to do?
Xie Run realized belatedly that she actually had the power to assist in managing the six palaces, and the emperor just found a random excuse to call her out.
Xie Run: "I will go right away, don't keep the emperor waiting."
Concubine Jingshu, who was the one who really contributed, was standing behind Xie Run. She had no expression on her face as she listened to the conversation between Eunuch Shi'an and Xie Run.
The emperor was waiting for Xie Run beside the woods on the side of Fengyi Palace.
After leaving Fengyi Palace, Xie Run felt that his breathing became much smoother, and when he looked up, he saw the emperor.
Xie Run: "Your Majesty..."
The emperor said seriously, "Please accompany me for a walk first."
Although Xie Run didn't know what the emperor was up to, she still agreed: "How dare I disobey?"
After taking only two steps, Xie Runxian couldn't stand it any longer and sighed, "Your Majesty, I can't walk anymore."
Emperor: "Are you feeling unwell?"
Is not this nonsensical?
Xie Run: "...Your Majesty, I am now almost eight months pregnant."
No matter how strong a pregnant woman is, she wouldn't have the energy to accompany him for a walk if she got up early in the morning to attend a funeral, right?
The emperor sighed and said, "Just bear with it a little longer. I don't want you to suffer like this."
Xie Run listened attentively and understood some of the meaning.
The emperor actually felt sorry for her, but he still had to let her attend the queen's funeral.
It turns out that it’s not that the emperor doesn’t care about her, but that the emperor also has his own difficulties?
But, what difficulties could the emperor have? !
Xie Run asked curiously, "Your Majesty, could it be that the people who plotted to murder the Empress have set their sights on me?"
The emperor laughed and said, "Stop guessing."
"Hold on for two more days. If you continue to pretend to be unwell, I will let you rest."
At this moment, Xie Run felt that the emperor was quite nice.
But she still didn't understand the difference between earlier and later.
The emperor took Xie Run to a nearby pavilion to sit for a while, and then had Xie Run sent back to Fengyi Palace.
At night, Xie Run was thinking: "What difference would it make if I stayed in Fengyi Palace for two more days or two less days?"