flstandardbreds Chapter 123 Su Yingying Miscarried
Chapter 123 Su Yingying Miscarried
The Empress Dowager's birthday banquet was held in a grand and solemn manner, and the entire palace was filled with a festive and joyful atmosphere. The banquet was prepared with utmost care and attention, and every aspect was arranged in an orderly manner, ultimately leading to a successful conclusion.
The Emperor and Empress were very pleased with the success of the event, especially praising Consort Qin and Su Nuannuan for their outstanding performance, and generously rewarding them with many precious items.
It's worth mentioning that two things stood out at this grand banquet. First was the unique birthday gift Su Nuannuan presented to the Empress Dowager—a magnificent kingfisher feather phoenix crown. When this crown was presented to everyone, its dazzling brilliance instantly captivated all eyes, leaving everyone in awe. The crown's craftsmanship was exquisite, its design beautiful; both the materials and the production techniques were top-notch. It not only outshone all the birthday gifts presented by the other concubines and ministers, but even the Empress's carefully prepared gift paled in comparison. Undoubtedly, with this unique gift, Su Nuannuan shone brightly at the banquet, stealing the spotlight.
Fortunately, the Empress Dowager was in a good mood and was very satisfied with Su Nuannuan's birthday gift; the Empress was even more magnanimous and did not mind that Su Nuannuan had stolen the limelight, but instead allowed Su Nuannuan to show her charm to the fullest.
Another eye-catching feature was the exquisite three-tiered birthday cake, along with numerous smaller, more delicate cakes. These cakes were beautiful in appearance and offered a variety of flavors, providing an unprecedented culinary experience.
Meanwhile, the clever and quick-witted Su Nuannuan also skillfully used the birthday banquet as an opportunity to promote her Huanxizhai restaurant. She told everyone that if they wanted to taste such delicious birthday cakes in the future, they could make reservations in advance at Huanxizhai. Through this action, Huanxizhai's reputation spread far and wide, and its business is sure to flourish in the future.
In conclusion, the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet was a resounding success, with everyone enjoying a pleasant and unforgettable time. As the lively celebration came to a close, Su Nuannuan returned to her leisurely life, continuing to live a simple existence where she sometimes felt as relaxed and carefree as a lazy fish, and at other times spent enjoying family time with her children.
On this day, snowflakes were falling gently outside. Inside, thanks to the underfloor heating, it wasn't exactly warm as spring, but it wasn't very cold either.
At this moment, Su Nuannuan and Zhixiang were earnestly discussing the complementary food arrangements for their two children over the next ten days. They carefully studied the nutritional combinations of various ingredients, hoping to ensure that their children ate healthily and deliciously.
Just then, a slightly panicked shout broke the silence.
It was Li Quan; his voice came from afar, tinged with anxiety. A moment later, Li Quan hurriedly lifted the thick, heavy cotton curtain and limped into the room. Perhaps because he was in such a rush, he nearly tripped and fell. Moreover, in his anxiety, he didn't even have time to brush the snowflakes off his clothes.
Fortunately, Li Quan was sensible and knew that he should not get too close to Su Nuannuan at this time, lest he pass on his coldness to the Empress and the two young princes.
He stopped at the door, bowed respectfully, and then eagerly reported to Su Nuannuan, "Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! Consort Su has miscarried!"
Upon hearing the news, Su Nuannuan was startled, but quickly calmed down. Her first thought was whether her subordinates would be implicated. Without hesitation, she asked, "Are any of our people involved?"
Li Quan quickly replied, "Your Majesty, only one palace maid from our ranks remained with Consort Su. However, this maid is of low status and can only do heavy, dirty, and tiring work. She is not capable of serving Consort Su closely. Therefore, Consort Su's miscarriage has nothing to do with our people. Please rest assured, Your Majesty."
After hearing Li Quan's words, Su Nuannuan finally felt a little relieved. She let out a soft breath and said, "That's good..."
Before he could fully relax, Li Quan anxiously spoke again: "However, this matter is related to Consort Qing. The Emperor and the Empress have already gone there."
"What? How could this be related to Consort Qing?" Su Nuannuan's heart skipped a beat, her face filled with astonishment. After all, everyone knew that the remaining concubine position was very likely to belong to Consort Qing, so why was she acting so foolishly? Didn't she know the stakes involved?
Moreover, since even the Emperor and Empress have gone to deal with this matter, Consort Qin and Consort Li probably won't sit idly by either, and are probably on their way there now.
Thinking of this, Su Nuannuan dared not delay for a moment. She quickly turned around and instructed Yue Niang, Hong Lian, Ting Xue, and Yao Qin in an orderly manner: "Yue Niang, Hong Lian, Ting Xue, and Yao Qin, you four must take good care of the two children and not be negligent in the slightest. Jinse and Li Quan, you two come with me to take a look."
As soon as he finished speaking, the six people bowed in unison and replied, "Yes!"
Meanwhile, Su Nuannuan gestured to Jinse to quickly tidy up her slightly disheveled clothes. Fortunately, she was wearing a light blue dress today, so there was no need to change. On the other side, Li Quan quickly ran to arrange the sedan chair, and thoughtfully lit a small, exquisite heater inside beforehand, so that even if his mistress traveled in the sedan chair, she could feel some warmth.
Just before stepping out of the room, Tingxue quickly went to Su Nuannuan's side and gently handed her a brand-new, exquisitely crafted rabbit fur hand warmer. The hand warmer looked fluffy and soft, like a warm cloud.
Su Nuannuan happily accepted the hand warmer and eagerly placed her hands inside. Instantly, a warm current flowed from her fingertips, quickly spreading throughout her body. The soft rabbit fur gently enveloped her hands, like a mother's tender caress, making her feel incredibly comfortable and at ease. She truly didn't feel cold at all!
Then, Su Nuannuan sat in a beautifully decorated sedan chair. The sedan chair bearers moved swiftly and steadily, carrying the chair with light steps.
Before long, the sedan chair came to a smooth stop in front of the courtyard where Consort Su lived. (Can I say that I forgot which palace Consort Su lived in? (||?_?))
After paying her respects to the Emperor and Empress, Su Nuannuan went to where Consort Qin and Consort Li were.
Before she even got close, she heard Consort Su's painful cries. Su Nuannuan's heart tightened, and she quickly slowed her pace and whispered to Consort Qin beside her, "What exactly is going on?"
Consort Qin turned her head slightly, covered her mouth with her hand, and whispered in Su Nuannuan's ear, "I heard that someone discovered that the items Consort Qing gave to Consort Su contained ingredients that can cause miscarriage!"
Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan frowned, her face showing worry, and asked again in a low voice, "Then... could there be some misunderstanding here?"
Consort Qin shook her head slightly, a cryptic expression on her face. She gestured with her lip towards Consort Qing, who was kneeling upright without fear not far away, before quietly replying, "I'm not quite sure about that either. But judging from Consort Qing's appearance, she seems to have a clear conscience and shows no sign of guilt."
Following the direction Consort Qin pointed, one could see Consort Qing kneeling on the ground with her back straight, her face calm and composed, her eyes firm and serene, as if she didn't care about the gazes and discussions of those around her. It was hard to associate her with that terrible thing that could cause miscarriage.
Just then, Consort Li, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up, saying, "In my opinion, this matter may really not have much to do with Consort Qing. Look at her calm and composed appearance. If she were really guilty, she would probably be scared out of her wits by now."