allonlinenovel Chapter 134 Consort Fucha Gives Birth
Chapter 134 Consort Fucha Gives Birth
Shen Meizhuang sighed softly and slowly put down the fabric in her hand, saying:
"After all, we were sisters, and we supported each other in the past."
Although the friendship of the past is no longer there, it's not good to be too heartless.
"Alright, let them in."
Zhen Huan smiled and offered her congratulations:
"Congratulations, Sister Mei! Not only are you pregnant, but you have also been granted the title of Consort."
This is truly a double celebration, something to be truly delighted about!
One cannot hit a smiling face, so Shen Meizhuang's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile.
Her gaze was gentle as water, and she said softly:
"Thank you for your concern, sister."
However, as soon as they finished speaking, the two suddenly fell silent, speechless.
The entire room seemed to be shrouded in a subtle atmosphere, making people feel somewhat oppressed and dull.
Not long after, Liuzhu, who was standing behind Zhen Huan, finally could not contain her dissatisfaction.
I couldn't help but say:
"Your Highness Consort Hui, my lady has been thinking of our past relationship and has come to visit you specially!"
Why are you so cold?
Upon hearing Liuzhu's words, Zhen Huan's expression changed, and she hurriedly rebuked her:
"Liuzhu, how dare you be so rude! How can you treat Sister Mei like this!"
Seeing this, Shen Meizhuang waved her hand and said slowly:
"Huan'er, you don't need to scold her like that."
Liu Zhu is utterly loyal; she was probably just stating what you were thinking.
Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan's face instantly stiffened.
Looking at Shen Meizhuang with disbelief, he asked in a trembling voice:
"Why do you say that, Sister Mei? Huan'er really doesn't know where she has offended you."
Shen Meizhuang slowly raised her eyes, a hint of self-mockery flickering in her beautiful gaze, and sighed softly:
"Back when we were young, we were so close and talked about everything."
However, ever since entering the palace, it has felt as if there are thousands of mountains and rivers separating us.
The greater the distance, the harder it is for our hearts to draw closer.
Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan's face immediately showed a hint of grievance, and her eyes reddened slightly as she said:
"Sister Mei, I've come to visit you."
I was genuinely happy for my sister, and I had absolutely no other intentions!
But my sister's coldness and aloofness towards me now truly chills my heart.
Shen Meizhuang slightly turned her face away, avoiding Zhen Huan's gaze filled with sorrow and grievance, and said calmly:
"Huan'er, you should know better than anyone how I treated you in the past."
But as for how you truly treat me, and how many untold stories are hidden within that relationship,
Perhaps only you yourself truly know the truth.
Now, I have no other wish but to quietly guard this little corner of my own world.
It's enough to live each day peacefully and smoothly.
With your exceptional intelligence, little sister, you should be able to understand my feelings.
Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan's heart skipped a beat, and a sense of guilt welled up within her.
Do you know about what happened in the past? How much do you know?
Thinking about this, Zhen Huan's back began to sweat.
Now, she is completely isolated and helpless in the harem.
If even Sister Mei were to leave me, the consequences would be unimaginable.
So, Zhen Huan couldn't help but move closer and said:
"Sister Mei, we two sisters are already in the midst of this ever-changing vortex."
If they cannot support and rely on each other,
Wouldn't that mean we'd be like fish on a chopping board, at the mercy of others?
Has Sister Mei completely disregarded our past friendship?
Shen Meizhuang listened to Zhen Huan's earnest words in silence for a long time before slowly speaking:
"It's not that I completely disregard our past friendship, it's just that after going through so many ups and downs..."
Everything is now beyond repair.
I've said everything I needed to say to my sister today.
"Sister, you should go back to your palace and rest early."
After speaking, Shen Meizhuang waved her hand gently, signaling Caiyue beside her to see Zhen Huan off.
Zhen Huan bit her lip tightly, trying hard not to let the tears in her eyes fall.
She nodded helplessly, then turned and left slowly with her personal maid, Liuzhu, glancing back every few steps.
Shen Meizhuang stood quietly in place, her gaze following Zhen Huan's receding figure.
His eyes were filled with complex emotions.
It contains both a deep longing for that innocent past and a resolute determination.
Zhen Huan slowly walked out of Xianfu Palace, her whole figure appearing somewhat lonely and forlorn.
Following closely behind, Liu Zhu, her face full of indignation, couldn't help but speak up:
"Your Majesty! Consort Hui's attitude towards you today is simply outrageous!"
How could she do this?
Zhen Huan, however, rarely put on a stern face and signaled Liu Zhu to stop talking.
Displeased, he said, "Stop talking. In the end, it was I who wronged Sister Mei first."
Shen Meizhuang sat on the couch, her face slightly pale, but her dignified and beautiful appearance was still undeniable.
Caiyue, standing to the side, softly comforted her master:
"Your Majesty, you have finally made things clear with Consort Wan."
Your Majesty, you have always treated Consort Wan with such sincerity, yet Consort Wan has always taken advantage of you.
It's been so long since she regained favor, and she hasn't come to visit you even once.
As a result, once the news of your pregnancy spread today, you were promoted to the rank of Consort.
She immediately rushed over, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.
Hearing this, Shen Meizhuang gently shook her head, sighed softly, and then slowly said:
"Since things have come to this, no matter what..."
My most important task right now is to ensure the safety of myself and the baby in my womb.
Let's put all the other past events aside for now.
After saying this, Shen Meizhuang turned her gaze to the window, her eyes revealing a hint of helplessness and sorrow.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Huanbi was about to give birth.
Zhen Huan, heavily pregnant, stood anxiously outside the delivery room.
She paced back and forth, her hands tightly gripping her protruding belly.
From time to time, Huanbi's heart-wrenching screams of pain could be heard from the delivery room.
These shouts were like sharp swords piercing Zhen Huan's heart, making her anxious and restless.
Large beads of sweat kept sliding down her forehead, wetting the hair at her temples.
Just then, a midwife hurriedly walked out of the delivery room.
Upon seeing this, Zhen Huan hurriedly stepped forward, looking at her anxiously.
When I saw the midwife's hands covered in blood and her face grave,
Zhen Huan's heart sank, and an ominous premonition welled up in her mind.
"Your Highness, Consort Huan is having a difficult childbirth, and her condition is extremely critical!"
The midwife's words were like a thunderclap in Zhen Huan's ears, startling her so much that she almost lost her balance.
Zhen Huan took a deep breath and tried her best to steady her slightly weak legs.
Then he abruptly turned his head, his gaze urgently fixed on Jinxi beside him.
Her voice trembled slightly as she asked:
"Jinxi, has Imperial Physician Wen arrived yet?"
Seeing Zhen Huan so flustered, Jinxi quickly reached out and gently placed her hand on her arm, softly comforting her:
"Your Highness, Xiao Yunzi has already gone to invite him."
Physician Wen should be here soon.
Your Majesty, please don't worry too much!
After speaking, Jinxi carefully helped Zhen Huan up.
I'm worried that she might have an accident due to excessive emotional fluctuations.
Hearing Jinxi's words, Zhen Huan's mood calmed down a little.
But the pitiful screams coming from the delivery room were like heavy hammer blows.
It kept pounding on her heart, making it hard for her to find peace.
Time ticked by, and just as everyone was feeling anxious and uneasy,
Xiao Yunzi came running back, his face flushed and out of breath.
When Zhen Huan saw Xiao Yunzi, she was initially delighted, but then realized that there was no one behind him.
"Your Majesty...Your Majesty, this servant just went to the Imperial Hospital to inquire about it."
They said that Physician Wen had been heading towards our Suiyu Pavilion for quite some time.
But...but I've searched the entire road, and I haven't even seen a trace of Imperial Physician Wen!"
While panting heavily, Xiao Yunzi reported the situation to Zhen Huan.
Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan's eyes widened, filled with both anger and deep worry.
She knew Wen Shichu; he wasn't the unreliable type.
She bit her lip, her hands unconsciously clenching into fists, and said sharply:
"What exactly happened?"
Did Wen Shichu meet with misfortune on the way?
Or is it that wicked empress who's up to her tricks again?
Thinking of this, Zhen Huan felt a chill run down her spine.
Zhen Huan gritted her teeth and said bitterly, "Someone must be secretly interfering and trying to prevent Imperial Physician Wen from treating Huanbi."
I don't trust any of the other imperial physicians! Little Yunzi,
"Quickly send men out to find Imperial Physician Wen's whereabouts!"
As she spoke, she anxiously wiped the fine sweat from her palms with a handkerchief.
This Wen Shichu is no longer the junior imperial physician he once was; he is now the Director of the Imperial Medical Academy.
Logically speaking, no one should dare to be so bold as to kill him.
If Wen Shichu were to die, her unborn child would also be in danger.
Time ticked by, and everyone was growing increasingly anxious.
Finally, after a short while, a young eunuch came running up, panting.
He knelt down with a thud and hurriedly reported:
"Your Majesty, your servants have found Physician Wen."
He was actually tied up by villains behind a very secluded artificial hill in the Imperial Garden.
His mouth was still completely gagged. Thankfully, he's been rescued and has regained consciousness; they're on their way here!
Upon hearing this news, Zhen Huan breathed a slight sigh of relief, but she was still uneasy.
However, at that moment, a heart-wrenching scream suddenly came from the delivery room.
The sound was like the mournful cry of an owl, sending chills down one's spine.
Immediately afterwards, the entire delivery room fell into a deathly silence, with not a sound coming out.
Zhen Huan's face instantly turned deathly pale, devoid of any color.
Without thinking twice, she lifted her skirt and ran towards the delivery room.
When she rushed into the room, the scene before her eyes tore at her heart.
Huanbi, lying on the bed, was on the verge of death.
Several experienced midwives were gathered around the bed.
But at this moment, they all helplessly shook their heads at Zhen Huan.
Their faces were filled with regret and helplessness.
Zhen Huan was struck dumb, and in her grief, she rushed to the bed and hugged Huan Bi tightly.
Tears flowed like a burst dam, instantly soaking Huanbi's clothes.
Zhen Huan raised her tear-filled eyes and fiercely swept them over the people around her.
His eyes were filled with boundless hatred, and he swore through gritted teeth:
"I will definitely find the mastermind behind this and make them pay a heavy price!"
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps approached; it turned out that Wen Shichu had rushed over.
Upon seeing the scene before him, his heart sank.
But there was no time to think, so he rushed to the bedside and put his hand on Huanbi's pulse.
After a moment, Wen Shichu slowly loosened his grip and shook his head heavily.
Then he quickly took out a set of exquisite silver needles from his medicine box.
He skillfully inserted silver needles into several acupoints on Huanbi's body.
Acupuncture was used to stimulate Huanbi to temporarily wake her up.
After doing all this, Wen Shichu turned to Zhen Huan and whispered:
"Your Majesty, I have administered acupuncture to temporarily revive Consort Huan. Please take this opportunity to speak a few words with her."
Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan burst into tears, sobbing uncontrollably.
Her hands trembled as she gripped Huanbi's hand even tighter.
She leaned down and whispered Huanbi's name in her ear.
Finally, amidst Zhen Huan's repeated calls,
Huanbi's tightly closed eyes trembled slightly, and then she opened them a crack with great difficulty.
Her gaze was hazy and weak, and she spoke in a barely audible voice:
"Elder sister... Huanbi is probably not going to make it... I only regret that I will never be able to stay by your side again..."
Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan felt as if she had been struck hard by a hammer, the pain making it hard to breathe.
She shook her head frantically and said urgently:
"Don't say such discouraging things! With Physician Wen here, you will definitely get better! You definitely will!"
However, Wen Shichu, standing to the side, sighed silently.
He knew very well that Huanbi was now beyond saving and there was no hope of recovery.
Huanbi forced a smile.
"Elder sister... just now... I felt a pair of hands forcefully push the baby back into my belly!"
After saying this, she breathed heavily, as if every word had exhausted all her strength.
Zhen Huan's expression changed instantly upon hearing this.
These midwives were all ones she had pleaded with the Emperor to investigate.
The fact that there were problems with everything made Zhen Huan both angry and frightened.
Zhen Huan's angry gaze swept sharply across the four midwives in front of her, like a sharp sword.
All four of them had their heads bowed, not daring to meet Zhen Huan's gaze, and their bodies were trembling slightly.
Because Huanbi spoke very softly, none of the midwives heard her.
Otherwise, they would probably all be kowtowing and crying out for justice.
At this moment, Huanbi's breath became weaker and weaker, like a candle flickering in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any moment.
With her last ounce of strength, she gripped Zhen Huan's sleeve tightly and said, haltingly:
"Elder sister...you must live on...not only take good care of yourself, but also take good care of the children..."
Be careful
You must... you absolutely must avenge me and my unborn child...
Before she could finish speaking, Huanbi's hand fell limply to her side, and her eyes slowly closed, completely losing their life force.