NFBE Chapter 547 Sister-in-law, open the door, I am my brother 38
Chapter 547 Sister-in-law, open the door, I am my brother 38
In mid-February, Madam Zhu of the Duke Ping's Mansion committed suicide by swallowing gold and keeping the death a secret. The concubine (Concubine Zhu's biological mother) Liu Xu was made the legitimate wife, and Concubine Zhu also became the legitimate daughter.
Everyone in Prince Jing's Mansion gathered in Wei Xinju. Jiuli sat on a chair and looked at the maid in front of her who was kowtowing frantically and begging for mercy.
"How come your master gave birth prematurely when it's not even September yet?" Jiuli twirled the bracelet made of coral beads on her hand with her fingertips.
"I didn't know. Please forgive me, Princess." The servant girl kowtowed harder and harder, as if she really didn't know.
"Shut her mouth and drag her away," Jiuli glanced at Feng Ping, who twisted his waist and, with a few people, pressed all the little girls in front of them down, and then began interrogation.
"What's going on now?" Jiuli looked back at the tightly closed door. The screams inside were getting louder and louder.
"Madam Shu's fetus is in an abnormal position. She has been supplemented too well, so it is a bit difficult for her to give birth." At this time, the palace doctor who came out said softly.
The hem of her clothes was still stained with blood, and basins of blood were brought out from inside. Concubine Li held Anxiang's hand with cold hands and feet. Anxiang looked back and said, "Forget it, forget it. I am the master."
"Why don't you think of a solution quickly?" Concubine Zhu spoke in a bad tone. She looked like she was worried about her sister, but in fact there was a smile in her eyes. It would be a pity if she was really gone.
Jiuli only glanced at Concubine Zhu, then turned to ask the court doctor, "Is there any other way? We need the mother and child to be safe."
The court doctor lowered his head in embarrassment and thought for a long time before speaking.
"Strong abortion-inducing drugs will harm Madam Shu's body," the court doctor said in a low voice. The most important thing for the woman in the backyard is her body.
"It is imperative that mother and child are safe," Jiuli reminded again.
"Move some chairs over for Concubine Li and Madam Gan. If you really can't make it, you can go back first," Jiuli glanced at Concubine Li who was pulling Anxiang, and looked away with some disgust.
"Thank you very much for your grace, Princess." The two of them bowed.
Zhu Shuyue in the room had a pale face and felt her body numb. Thinking of her mother, she was filled with strength and gritted her teeth, determined to give birth to the baby safely.
She will climb up step by step until she becomes a princess.
In the East Warm Pavilion of the previous dynasty, Emperor Zhengtong listened to the words of the military generals and decided to lead the army in person, and the crown prince and his sons would accompany him.
All the officials quickly got busy.
When Prince Jing arrived at Weixinju, Zhu Shuyue had not been born yet. The moment Prince Jing entered the door, the screams disappeared one after another and there was complete silence. They cried even though they knew not to cry.
"Thank you for your hard work," King Jing held Jiuli's hand and whispered.
No, the one who was born inside was Zhu Shuyue. What did the princess have to work so hard for? They all lowered their heads and didn't look at the intimacy between the two.
"I am not suffering. The one who is suffering should be Madam Shu," Jiuli said with a nausea-inducing tone. She really has a hard time.
"I don't want to have a baby anymore, it hurts so much," Zhu Shuyue cried weakly, her tone full of coquettishness, as if she was teasing someone.
"Yuer, after the birth of the baby, I will promote you to the position of wife." King Jing asked Su Hua to pass on the message without any hesitation, his eyes were burning.
Just looking inside the delivery room, the women outside had different expressions when they heard this, but they all smiled.
There were originally only seven ladies, and with Zhu Shuyue, there are now five. The competition has become even more intense, so it will be enough to get two more.
Thinking of this, I feel relieved. Even if Zhu Shuyue is born, it is not certain that she will be raised to adulthood. There is still a long time to go.
"Madam Shu did have a difficult delivery this time, and she deserves a promotion," Jiuli said with a smile on her face, not caring at all.
"Princess, you are generous." When King Jing saw Jiuli agreed, he felt unhappy. "However, Shuyue is naive and may not be able to bear the responsibility. She will be restored to the position of a maid first, and will be promoted during festivals."
Zhu Shuyue only had the word "promotion" in her mind. She felt a pain under her body and something slipped out. She cried like a cat twice, and it was obvious that she couldn't be raised.
King Jing's face darkened and he almost walked away in anger.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty, Congratulations, Your Madam Shu has given birth to a little boy." The midwife came out holding the little boy.
Kneeling on the ground, she shouted loudly, and all the maids knelt down to congratulate her, "Congratulations, Prince, and Princess, on the birth of your precious son."
"The people in Weixinju will be rewarded with three months' silver, and those in the palace will be rewarded with one month's silver," King Jing said in a cold voice with an icy face.
She just took a look at the child wrapped in the blanket, who was blue all over, thin and weak, and then walked away.
"Let's all go. The child cannot stand the wind, so take him back quickly." Jiuli said casually and left with his people.
Back in the main courtyard, Prince Jing was sitting on the chaise longue, flipping through the miscellaneous notes that Jiuli had read. As he read, surprise appeared in his eyes.
"Qingqing is back?" Hearing footsteps, he looked in the direction of the sound and waved to Jiuli, "Where are you from?"
"I was just reading some miscellaneous notes, where did this come from?" Jiuli said innocently, "Or did the prince see something?"
King Jing reacted and put the book in his sleeve. "Your notes are very interesting. I'll take them down to have a look."
"Your Highness likes it too?" Jiuli looked at King Jing in surprise, "I thought I was the only one who liked to watch this."
"What's the big deal? Father taught us princes and we never put down our books, so naturally we like to read." King Jing waved his hand in a daze, "My dear, I will go to the battle with you in a few days."
"If there is anything that cannot be resolved in the palace, please write to me or go to the palace to see my mother." King Jing continued.
"I've noted it all down." Jiuli nodded.
"I have something else to do. I'll come see you in the evening." King Jing thought of the notes he had just made and couldn't wait to discuss them with his staff. So he didn't stay long and left quickly.
The result was that King Jing rested in his study at night and went to court with dark circles under his eyes during the day.
At the end of March, Prince Jing left with the army, and Prince Jing's mansion fell silent. The idle ladies either looked at flowers or embroidered.
Afterwards, Concubine Li gave birth to the fourth son and the third daughter safely, while Madam Gan gave birth to a fourth daughter.
Maid Bai also gave birth to the fifth prince, but died during labor due to the large fetus and was temporarily raised in the main courtyard.
At this point, Prince Jing had four and a half children, and everyone in the capital said that Prince Jing's wife was a tolerant, generous and virtuous mistress.
This expedition lasted for a full half year, and the army returned to the capital only after winning the battle. It was already the end of September in the 35th year of Zhengtong.
The mansion, which had been silent for half a year, became lively again with the return of the male owner, and everyone turned their eyes to the front yard.
"Master," Shuying came hurriedly.
Jiuli lowered his head and played chess with himself while listening to Shuying talking.
"His Majesty was injured, and the Crown Prince was caught by His Majesty in a bad mood when he went down. He was removed from all his positions and imprisoned."
“?” Jiuli looked back. Is he imprisoned like this?
"A lot of things have happened in the palace. I think someone has tried to attack His Royal Highness the Crown Prince," Shuying said softly.
Your Majesty has not yet deposed the Crown Prince, so he is still the Crown Prince.
"Is father okay?" Jiuli dropped a finger.
"Everything is fine my lord, just keep the master's attention."