allonlinenovel Chapter 266 Taking advantage of the situation
Chapter 266 Taking advantage of the situation
Huimin had lost her appetite in recent days and drank bowl after bowl of pregnancy medicine. It took a lot of effort to protect the fetus.
The palace has newly received tulips, which are now called flame flowers, and they are in full bloom now in May.
This flame flower was introduced during the Ming Dynasty. During the time of the previous emperor, dignitaries loved it very much and it even became a trend.
In addition to tulips, a lot of lilacs were also sent.
On Concubine Meng's side, there are lilies.
Seasonal flower seeds were also sent from other palaces.
When Huimin has nothing to do on weekdays, she goes to spend some time with the tulips and appreciate the flowers, which is quite interesting.
It just so happened that the imperial doctors told Huimin to worry less, get more sun, and maintain a good mood.
Huimin spends more time outdoors.
But for some reason, Huimin's health did not improve.
The emperor was also worried.
The baby in Concubine Meng's belly is already three months old. Logically, the fetus should be stable after three months.
Huimin used the excuse of being unwell and had not allowed the concubines in the harem to come and pay their respects to her for some time.
Huimin never went out of the house, so Concubine Meng had no way of contacting her.
There is no way. If the mountain doesn’t come to me, I will be the one. If I come to the mountain, I will be
Huimin just wanted to make Concubine Meng anxious, because her belly couldn't last five months.
Doctor Li said that even if they tried their best, the patient would not survive for more than four months.
Concubine Meng's greatest reliance is this child. Without this child, what can she use to deal with Huimin?
Moreover, she had forced herself to get pregnant this time, and if she had a miscarriage, she would never be able to get pregnant again.
If she is forced to get pregnant again next time, it will be the end of her life.
It's just using this child. A thief can steal for a thousand days, but you can't guard against thieves for a thousand days.
Take the initiative.
Noble Lady Meng tried every possible means, and Huimin knew all her little tricks.
She is a smart person.
However, after all, he had been managing the palace for many years, and his efforts were not in vain.
Finally, after almost four months, Concubine Meng came to ask to see Huimin.
She was dressed simply and had tears in her eyes.
She heard that Huimin had been in poor health, and Concubine Meng felt guilty for having implicated the Imperial Concubine without knowing the truth.
He thought it was his fault that the imperial concubine was upset, so he came to apologize.
Huimin declined to meet him, but Concubine Meng refused to leave in the scorching sun.
She came to apologize, and Huimin was the Imperial Noble Consort who assisted in managing the six palaces. Concubine Meng was in poor health and was pregnant with the dragon heir, so she naturally could not be forced to go back. But Concubine Meng just stood there, and rumors were bound to spread that the Imperial Noble Consort was mistreating pregnant concubines.
The pressure of public opinion should never be underestimated.
Huimin drank the last bowl of "abortion-preserving medicine" with an extremely cold expression.
About a quarter of an hour later, Concubine Meng was still standing outside the door, and Huimin seemed to have compromised.
"Let Concubine Meng come in. She is still in poor health and cannot stand for so long."
Huimin looked pale and haggard.
Ruyi looked at Huimin like this and advised:
"Your Highness, you are pregnant too. I'm afraid it will take a lot of energy for Lady Meng to talk to you. You should also take care of your body."
Huimin waved her hand, "It's okay. I'm the Imperial Consort. It's my duty to assist the six palaces. I can't let the emperor down."
As she said this, Huimin forced herself to sit on the couch.
When Concubine Meng came in and saw Huimin's expression, she was also stunned.
This imperial concubine looks even weaker than me.
she……
Moreover, Concubine Meng was pale due to lack of energy and blood.
Huimin's steps were unsteady, her face was sallow, her eye sockets were sunken, and she had dark circles under her eyes.
This is the image Huimin has created by staying up late every day.
People in ancient times went to bed early, and the concubines in the palace were even more concerned about their appearance. I'm afraid Huimin was the only one in the palace who read storybooks by candlelight at night.
It's just to make my bad complexion look realistic.
It would be strange if Huimin looked good if she stayed up late every day, got up early in the morning and didn’t eat well.
"Meet the Imperial Concubine."
"No need to be polite, just sit down."
Huimin forced a smile.
Concubine Meng also cooperated and sat down, looking at Huimin with a smile.
"I heard that the Imperial Concubine has been feeling unwell recently. I feel that my behavior that day was inappropriate, so I came to apologize to Your Majesty."
Huimin already felt discomfort in her lower abdomen and tried her best to keep a straight face.
"That day, my sister was also excusable. After all, she is my mother. She acted like this in a hurry. I can understand."
"My sister also has a kind heart. We are all sisters."
Huimin had a gentle face and a forbearing look.
When Concubine Meng saw Huimin like this, her expression was also moved, as if she was touched.
"My Lady Imperial Concubine..."
"I am sorry for you..."
As they spoke, the two seemed to be pouring out their hearts to each other.
Both of them knew what was going on, and they were just playing it safe to give the other a way out.
Noble Lady Meng sneered in her heart, thinking that the Imperial Concubine had been living in comfort for too long, and was used to being high and mighty. She felt that it would be a good thing for both of them to address her as a sister in a hypocritical manner.
but……
Lady Meng concealed the malice in her eyes.
"Royal Concubine, Ran'er wants to tell the Queen something. I wonder if it's okay."
Huimin looked at her warily, but Concubine Meng appeared weak and harmless.
"The Imperial Concubine is righteous and will not bear grudges. However, I know I am wrong. I hope to be with my sister..."
Huimin's expression eased a little, "Everyone, leave."
When Huimin was the only one left, she had already felt the blood flowing.
This medicine works.
"Royal Concubine, I feel really guilty for causing you to make such accusations. It's really..."
Huimin was still gentle, "It's not my sister's fault. As a mother, my sister almost lost her baby, so she's naturally worried."
"I'm afraid someone is maliciously instigating this, hoping to cause discord between my sister and me."
Concubine Meng looked at the ignorant and stupid Imperial Concubine and felt she was both pitiful and ridiculous.
It seems that the only reason she could sit in this position was because of her noble birth and a fertile belly.
If I could...
Concubine Meng stepped closer to Huimin and said, "Yes, we are both mothers, but... Imperial Concubine, do you know? I have been displeased with you for a long time. Don't blame me. Blame it on you for blocking my path to success."
"Actually, I did it myself, just to make the emperor suspect you."
Huimin's eyes widened with anger as she looked at Concubine Meng with anger in her eyes, "You..."
Seeing Huimin successfully angered by her, the smile on Concubine Meng's face became bigger.
"Just watch me pull you..."
As Concubine Meng got closer to Huimin and was about to turn around and fall to the ground, she saw Huimin slam into the corner of the table after saying the word "you".
Suddenly, Huimin collapsed to the ground in pain, with the corner of her skirt covered in blood.
Lady Meng's brain began to buzz.
Huimin just wanted to laugh in her heart. Why was she the only one who would frame others? Did she think she was just standing there stupidly?
I'm not a wooden stake.
There were only herself and Concubine Meng at this place. Concubine Meng had thought it through clearly - evidence was not important, and it did not matter whether she had done anything or not, and no one would care.
They would only see the result, that Concubine Meng had a miscarriage in Chengqian Palace.