flstandardbreds Chapter 173 Moon Guest 2
Chapter 173 Moon Guest 2
The day before he entered the mansion, he came to my room at nightfall. I sat opposite him. The candle on the table flickered gently, the orange light swaying unsteadily, illuminating his face dimly.
I stared at the man in front of me quietly. After a moment's silence, I finally spoke softly, "Your Highness, I have heard that Miss Yixiu is dignified and elegant, and is well-known among the many ladies in the capital."
Hearing this, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a hint of disdainful sneer, "Humph, she's just a concubine's daughter! The Ulanara family is trying to win me over through marriage, but they don't have high hopes for my future. Ha, concubine's daughter, do they think I'm only worthy of marrying a concubine's daughter?"
When he said this, a cold light flashed in his eyes, which made me shudder.
After marrying Yixiu, she managed the palace very well, and he became increasingly busy.
When Yixiu became pregnant, he was very happy and promised to make Yixiu his legitimate wife after the child was born. The smile on her face became more and more frequent and brighter.
I think it would be nice if we could continue like this, right?
Until her sister Rouze came to visit her.
Three months later, Rouze entered the mansion as the legitimate wife.
I was surprised to find that Rouze is simply a perfect woman who combines beauty, virtue, talent, skills, and a pure and unworldly temperament.
Her dancing skills were breathtaking. She adapted the "Jinghong Dance" of Consort Mei, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, to a more breathtakingly beautiful form, surpassing all others. Many people imitated her, but none could quite match her charm. Her singing was melodious and ethereal, like the sound of nature. She mastered the pipa to such perfection that even those who learned a few of her techniques were praised for their heavenly voice. She also played the flute and eloquently composed poetry. She also possessed a keen sense of joie de vivre and a keen ingenuity, embracing natural ingredients, often using banana and lotus leaves as bases for cooking and steaming.
How could anyone not like such a wonderful person!
Although he doesn't love me as much as before, he still takes time to talk to me.
Four years passed like this.
When Rouze was pregnant, he was very excited and called the court doctor to stay in Rouze's hospital to serve her.
It rained heavily that night.
The eldest prince Honghui caught a cold and developed a fever.
I heard the news and braved the rain to visit Yixiu's courtyard. I first asked Jianqiu a few questions, then walked over to the bedside and carefully examined the reclining eldest prince. Although his face was flushed, his breathing was steady and his condition appeared to be stable. I felt a little relieved, comforted Yixiu, and then returned to my own courtyard.
As night fell, I lay in bed feeling restless. The relentless patter of raindrops against the eaves made it even harder to fall asleep. As I tossed and turned, a dazzling streak of silver light streaked across the night sky, instantly illuminating the darkness. Then, a deafening boom erupted, as if ripping the heavens and earth apart.
I sat up in horror.
Jixiang hurried into the hall and said, "Concubine, it's bad! The eldest prince has died!"
"what?"
How can it be!
I grabbed a cloak at random and put it on, then hurried towards the yard where Yixiu was.
Yi Zhengzhen sat lifeless on the cold, damp ground, her entire body drenched by the pouring rain. Her once gorgeous clothes now clung to her body, making her look disheveled. Her beautiful eyes, now devoid of all luster, stared blankly at the child in her arms.
Looking at Honghui, held tightly in Yixiu's arms, his tiny body had long since lost all life, his face ashen, a sight that was unbearable to watch. The once lively, adorable, and innocent child had left this world forever.
I looked at the scene in front of me, my heart filled with grief and pity, but I didn't know how to comfort Yixiu. I could only stand quietly beside her, silently accompanying this mother who had lost her beloved son.
Two hours later, the sky gradually brightened and the sun shone through the clouds onto the earth.
Back in the house, I called Jixiang and asked him what happened last night.
Jixiang said that all the doctors in the palace had been called away by the prince to look after the concubine, but the people in the concubine's courtyard said that the prince had retired and refused to pass on the message. The concubine's inability to find a doctor led to the eldest prince's serious illness.
This is impossible!
Although Concubine Jin was pregnant, there was only one prince in the entire Prince's mansion, and he loved this child very much. Even the most daring servants would not dare to hide the fact that the eldest prince was ill. Besides, there should be a doctor on duty in the medical hut! And Concubine Jin herself knew medicine. There was no way she would let the prince, who was so precious to the Prince's family, die without treatment!
I frowned and thought for a long time, but couldn't figure out the key to it. I picked up the Ming History on the table and started reading:
Zhu Changzhi was a member of the Ming imperial family and the fourth son of Emperor Shenzong of the Ming Dynasty. His mother was Consort Jing, Zheng. He was born on September 9, the 15th year of the Wanli reign, and died on July 14, the 16th year of the Wanli reign, before reaching the age of one. He was posthumously named Prince Yuanhuai.
Concubine Jing liked to use her own children to compete for favor, and even went so far as to make Zhu Changzhi have a fever to attract the emperor's attention in order to share Concubine Zheng's favor. However, she did not expect that her son would become seriously ill and could not be cured.
My eyes moved slightly.
In the days that followed, Yixiu stayed by her elder sister's side with a smile on her face every day, taking care of her during her pregnancy with all her heart.
He saw how attentively and meticulously she took care of him, and he often sighed at the deep sisterly love between them.
Every time I see the two sisters talking and laughing, I feel creepy.
A few months later, Rouze was frightened and gave birth to a premature baby, and passed away after giving birth to a stillborn baby.
I saw that child. His body was covered with blue spots and he was dead at birth.
After Rouze died, he petitioned the emperor to make Yixiu his wife.
The days passed one by one.
In the 48th year of the reign of Emperor Kangxi, he was granted the title of Prince Heshuo Yong. In the same year, Li Jingyan and Lu Yingfeng entered the palace.
Four years later, the third prince Hongshi was born.
In the 55th year of the reign of Emperor Kangxi, Nian Shilan and Feng Ruozhao entered the palace.
At this time, I was already 35 years old. 25 years had passed since I moved from the harem to the palace. I had seen too many secrets in the harem, such as mother-son discord, brothers turning against each other, and sisters becoming enemies. My heart had long been as cold as iron.
After Nian Shilan came into the mansion, my life became interesting.
We are both daughters of generals. Although Nian Shilan is arrogant and overbearing, which is the opposite of my dignified and elegant temperament, the straightforwardness and cheerfulness in our bones make us closer and closer.
"Sister, which of these clay figurines did you like, my brother brought back from Sichuan?"
"Sister Yue, today Fu Jin accused me of being disobedient again. I'm so tired. Can I stay at your place tonight?"
"Sister Yue, the prince said he wants to take me to the Old Summer Palace to ride horses. Please come with us!"
"Go ahead, go ahead! It's no fun going alone!"
Until the bowl of pregnancy-maintaining medicine was handed to me.