20demayo Chapter 507 Shen Meizhuang's Letter
Chapter 507 Shen Meizhuang's Letter
After hearing what she said, the emperor felt that the chicken soup in the bowl didn't taste as good anymore.
"Wen Shichu comes from a family of doctors, and his medical skills are quite good. Compared to other older doctors, he is more suitable to travel between the palace and Ganlu Temple."
Once upon a time, Zhen Huan asked to leave the palace because she was depressed.
After many twists and turns, the two finally reconciled. For the time being, he was unwilling to make her feel resentful because of his suspicion.
"Your Majesty is thoughtful and considerate. I admire you."
An Lingrong agreed softly and added another bowl of soup for the emperor.
"Your Majesty, there are currently no vacant palaces in the Western Six Palaces. However, in the Eastern Six Palaces, only Zhongcui Palace and Chengqian Palace are currently uninhabited."
"It's just that the heavy rain a few days ago caused some damage to the walls of Zhongcui Palace, and the Imperial Household Department hasn't had time to repair it yet. Chengqian Palace hasn't been open to the public for years, so we're not sure what's going on inside."
"I would like to ask for your opinion on which palace to place my sister Wanpin in so that I can arrange for repairs as soon as possible."
An Lingrong only mentioned two vacant palaces in the East Six Palaces, and the emperor subconsciously made a choice between these two.
Chengqian Palace was the palace where Tong E'niang lived. After he ascended the throne, he ordered it to be sealed.
A heavy rain caused the walls of Zhongcui Palace to crack, making it obviously unsafe to live inside.
This must have been the reason why Concubine Hua agreed to let Concubine Chun and Concubine Rou move to the palace.
The emperor thought for a moment and spoke slowly.
"Then let's place Concubine Wan in Chengqian Palace. As you said, that palace has not been occupied for many years and there are many places that need repairs. Let Su Peisheng supervise the work."
"Okay, I will obey your Majesty."
The cost of rebuilding Chengqian Palace is very high, so it would be great to have the emperor's confidant Su Peisheng to supervise the work.
The two extraordinary women who once lived in Chengqian Palace were both the emperor's favorite concubines. The fact that the emperor arranged Zhen Huan there was enough to show that Zhen Huan held a great importance in his heart.
In the previous life, until the emperor passed away, Chengqian Palace had no new owner.
An Lingrong pulled Concubine Hua and moved people around just to squeeze Zhen Huan in.
Chengqian Palace holds the emperor's most precious childhood memories. If the deeds of its owner, Zhen Huan, are exposed one day, she will only be greeted with the emperor's even more frenzied revenge.
If the emperor is happy to pamper Zhen Huan, then let him do as he pleases.
As An Lingrong had said before, she served the emperor his soup and then left the Yangxin Palace without looking back.
Five days passed slowly, and the renovation of Chengqian Palace had not yet been put on the agenda.
Xiao Xiazi, who came to deliver the reward on the emperor's orders, brought a piece of news: the incident of the lightning strike in Fengxian Hall had come to a conclusion.
It turned out that the rebels of the previous dynasty were unwilling to see the dynasty fall, but because the palace was heavily guarded, they took advantage of the heavy rain to burn down the Fengxian Hall to vent their anger.
Who would have thought that this would anger the spiritual ancestor, who sent down thunder as punishment.
Baoque spoke softly when there was no one else in the room.
"Master, I feel that the results of the investigation into the Fengxian Palace incident are too..."
"You mean to say it's too ridiculous?"
An Lingrong patiently explained, "'It is more difficult to stop the people from speaking than to stop a river from flooding. If a river is blocked and bursts, many will be injured.' Regardless of whether the officials of the previous dynasty believe it or not, the emperor's move is mainly to give an explanation to the people of the world."
"As long as the people believe it, the other rumors slandering the emperor in the capital will disappear."
An Lingrong guessed that the news of Fengxian Hall being struck by lightning had spread like wildfire the next day, and that Concubine Shu must have been involved in it to some extent.
Concubine Shu and her son are both very cunning and ruthless, but it is a pity that Prince Guo is facing the emperor who has emerged from the siege of many brothers.
"Master, I understand what you said."
Baoque gently pinched her shoulders and lowered her head slightly.
"According to news from outside the palace, Zhen Shi has not left the pilgrim's courtyard behind Ganlu Temple since she moved in."
"The Concubine Shu, who is also in Anqi Temple in the back mountain, has never come out. The servants on both sides have met a few times, but they just nodded."
An Lingrong knew that the two of them had tacitly agreed to avoid suspicion.
"Have Wen Shichu and Gao Changjin ever visited the back mountain?"
"My Lord, Imperial Physician Wen has been checking Zhen's pulse every three days to ensure her pregnancy. Gao Changjin hasn't been as diligent as Wen Shichu, but he has sent quite a few goodies. I heard they're meant to please Cui Jinxi."
Baoque did not comment on the "couples" in the palace, but she looked down upon the affair between Gao Changjin and Cui Jinxi.
"Okay, I understand. The news of Zhen's pregnancy must have spread throughout the harem. Have your servants tell everyone who is interested about her reunion with the Emperor."
An Lingrong put on the armor that had been placed aside again. The color was really beautiful.
If a few new colors were added, she wouldn't refuse.
After several days of sunrise and sunset, Aunt Jia finally gave in and allowed Shen Meiyu, who was lying in bed to recuperate, to take a walk in Yonghe Palace.
"Madam, you've been working hard these past few days. You can rest on the porch. I'll just be strolling in the yard and won't be going anywhere else."
Nanny Jia had been staying in Shen Meiyu's bedroom for several days in a row and was indeed a little overwhelmed.
Thinking that she could see Concubine Hui as soon as she raised her eyes, she sat on the chair that Caiyue had specially moved out.
Caiyue helped Shen Meiyu walk around the yard several times. She accidentally noticed that Aunt Jia's eyelids were drooping, so she quietly leaned close to her master's ear and whispered.
"Master, I have learned something from my good friends. The deposed concubine who asked to leave the palace seduced the emperor. Now, using the child in her womb to lure the emperor back to the palace, he is trying to find a way to get her back."
"I also heard that the Ministry of Internal Affairs has plans to renovate Chengqian Palace recently."
Shen Meizhuang frowned. The emperor had far fewer concubines than the previous emperor. Even if those Mongolian concubines who served as mascots were pulled out, they could not fill the twelve zodiac signs in the east and west.
At this time, he went against his usual practice and specially renovated Chengqian Palace. Needless to say, for whom he did this.
Shen Meizhuang gently squeezed Caiyue's hand and pointed in the direction of the study.
In the past, she would send Zhen Huan some sad poems and a few words of comforting letters every few months.
Now is the time to put her heart into it. She is alone and powerless in the palace and needs help from others.
Shen Meizhuang spread out the letter paper, dipped it in ink and started writing.