flstandardbreds Chapter 145 July 2
Chapter 145 July 2
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty be blessed with good health." Seeing Lu Junze coming, the imperial concubine quickly stood up and bowed to greet him.
At the same time, a hint of dissatisfaction flashed in her lowered eyes. The emperor had come in, but the palace maids and eunuchs outside did not inform him.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me for not being able to go out to greet you."
Lu Junze raised his hand to let the imperial concubine get up, and after sitting down, he said, "I didn't let them disturb the imperial concubine."
"How is the concubine?"
The imperial concubine sat down on the other side of the emperor and said with a smile: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am in good health."
"That's good."
"You are pregnant now, so you should go out more often." Lu Junze said with concern.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern." The imperial concubine smiled gently.
It is absolutely true that the imperial concubine is the most beautiful woman in Daxia. At this moment, she smiles brightly and charmingly.
But Lu Junze was unmoved. He looked at the imperial concubine's belly and said, "The first three months are the most dangerous time. You must pay more attention to safety."
"I understand, Your Majesty."
Lu Junze and the imperial concubine didn't have much to talk about, so they left the Weiyang Palace after having dinner.
When leaving, Lu Junze's gaze lingered on a palace maid with an unusual figure for a while, and then he left as if nothing had happened.
As soon as Lu Junze left, the palace maid followed the imperial concubine into the room and closed the door.
After seeing this, Su Yi lowered her head and left.
Everyone thought that she was the head maid of the Weiyang Palace and the personal maid of the imperial concubine, but she knew that the imperial concubine had never believed her. She only believed the maid named Tai'er.
But since the imperial concubine trusted Tai'er so much, why didn't she promote her to the position of senior palace maid?
What else could it be? Of course, he didn't want to attract anyone's attention.
"I think the emperor seems to have discovered something." As soon as she entered the room, the imperial concubine said with a little concern.
I don’t know if it’s because she feels guilty, but the imperial concubine always feels that what Lu Junze just said has some hidden meaning.
"What did he say?" Liu Tai asked. He also felt that when Lu Junze just left, his eyes stayed on him for a while.
The imperial concubine relayed to Liu Tai what Lu Junze had just said in the room. Liu Tai was silent for a while and said, “We can’t delay any longer. We must get rid of this child as soon as possible.”
“I’ll leave for a while after I’ve dealt with this. As long as there’s no evidence, I won’t be afraid of Lu Junze finding out.”
The imperial concubine does not come from an ordinary family, and Lu Junze cannot easily make a decision without evidence.
"That's the only way." The imperial concubine nodded. "On the second day of the second month, when the dragon raises its head, Concubine Song will definitely leave Yong'an Palace. Have someone keep an eye on her."
The Dragon Raises its Head on February 2. Legend has it that the Dragon Raises its Head on February 2 originated from the time of Fuxi, the first of the Three Sovereigns. Fuxi “emphasized agriculture and farming” and “the Empress sent food and the Emperor plowed the fields himself” on February 2 every year. In the Great Xia Dynasty, a major ceremony was held on February 2, requiring all civil and military officials to personally plow one mu and three fen of land.
Therefore, on February 2, the emperor would take all civil and military officials out of the palace, making it convenient to do things on this day.
"I'm leaving the palace tomorrow, so you better be careful in the palace." Lu Junze said to Gu Shijin.
Gu Shijin's due date is in these few days. If possible, Lu Junze doesn't want to leave the palace, but February 2nd is a big day, and he can't delay because of a concubine, otherwise those ministers will attack him again.
"Your Majesty, please go without worry. I will stay in Chenhua Palace and will not go anywhere." Gu Shijin assured, "Besides, the Empress Dowager is in the palace, so nothing will happen."
Lu Junze nodded. He didn’t know why, but he was always worried.
"Your elder brother is also in the palace. Go find him if you have any problems." Normally, when Lu Junze left the palace, Gu Chengfeng should follow him, but Lu Junze was worried, so after much deliberation he decided to let him stay in the palace.
Gu Chengfeng is Lu Junze’s biological elder brother, so he will definitely not return it to Gu Shijin.
"Got it, Your Majesty." Gu Shijin stood up and kissed Lu Junze on the cheek, "Your Majesty, go with peace of mind. The concubine and the baby will wait for you to come back."
Empress Shangguan Yan has cancelled her morning greetings since she was put under house arrest last time. Even after the house arrest was lifted, she did not allow anyone to go, citing her poor health as an excuse.
But on February 2, Shangguan Yan resumed paying respects.
This was the first time the Queen had paid respects to the Queen this year, so naturally everyone had to go.
"My lady, do you really want to go?" Xingyue asked while dressing Gu Shijin.
Xingyue's family problems have been resolved, but the person behind the scenes has not been found. Brother Gu went to investigate the person behind the scenes, but he only found the fifth-rank official. The official has never contacted anyone, and there was no sudden extra money in the family.
In the palace, Gu Shijin was unable to find any clues about the note.
However, after Lu Junze found out, he said he would check it out. Lu Junze was very busy during this period, so it is unknown whether he found out.
Gu Shijin touched his hair and said, "It's okay. I'll be back after greeting you. Nothing will happen."
Chenhua Palace is quite close to Fengyi Palace. When Gu Shijin arrived, many concubines had not arrived yet.
Gu Shijin waited for a while before the other concubines came one after another, even the imperial concubine came.
When Zhang Weimo, the noble lady, came in, she glanced at Gu Shijin with an unfriendly look.
Concubine Zhang felt that she was under house arrest because of Gu Shijin, and she also missed an opportunity for promotion because of it.
After all, the other people who entered the palace with them were all promoted.
Concubine Zhang was released because the Queen asked Lu Junze for permission, and Lu Junze released her only after he consulted Gu Shijin.
After sitting for a while, Queen Shangguan Yan finally arrived.
"Your humble servant greets Her Majesty the Queen. May Her Majesty be blessed with good health." Everyone stood up and bowed to pay their respects.
Shangguan Yan still had a smile on his face as always. After sitting down, he raised his hand and said, "Everyone, please sit down."
When paying respects, Gu Shijin only stewed a little because of her stomach condition. Shangguan Yan asked, "Jin Xiuyi is about to give birth, right?"
"Your Highness, that's right," Gu Shijin said, "The imperial physician said it might happen in the next few days."
Shangguan Yan's expression changed immediately, and she said worriedly, "If that's the case, you shouldn't have come here today."
Gu Shijin: "It is my duty to pay respects to the Queen, how can I not come?"
If you didn't want me to come, you shouldn't have asked someone to tell me yesterday. Gu Shijin didn't believe that Shangguan Yan didn't know her physical condition. It was just a superficial effort.
Shangguan Yan smiled and said, "Jin Xiuyi still knows the rules well."
Gu Shijin smiled but said nothing.
"The imperial concubine is here today, too." After Gu Shijin finished speaking, Shangguan Yan immediately turned around and started talking to the imperial concubine.
The imperial concubine was not like Gu Shijin. She nodded and said, "Yes, I heard that the queen was not feeling well, so I came here specially to see her."
This sounds nice, but the tone is not very good.
"Your Majesty is thoughtful. You should pay more attention to your health and avoid any accidents." Shangguan Yan said lightly.
The imperial concubine smiled at Shangguan Yan, with a provocative tone.