C214 (1/2)
Rong'er thought to himself, ”I've always known that I could only do my best to take care of all the women in the imperial harem without leaving the emperor anything to worry about. That would be the best reward for the Emperor's pampering of me for so many years …”
This year had been a rare year of peace and quiet. Xuan Ye's complexion was quite good, and he now cared a little more about the women in the palace. In these eight years, he would never forget any woman who had accompanied him and helped him to solve his problems; Rong'er understood the emperor's heart, and he also understood Xuan Ye's relaxed mood after the war.
Because Rong'er was the oldest concubine in the palace, Rong'er knew that she should be more responsible and take care of everyone than these sisters in the palace, so she had always ran the most frequently. She always took care of whoever was sick, who was lacking in things, and now that the concubine in charge of the imperial harem was weak, she was often sick, and the Imperial Consort Wen was too young, so the empress dowager had to help Rong'er manage the harem. This was especially true for those who did not hold high titles like Chang Zai and Chang Zai, and those who had promised, they all had a bit more fondness for Rong'er. After all, in this palace, they were almost ignored people at times, and Rong'er often asked questions about them.
On an afternoon in June, Imperial Concubine De Xuan De gave birth to a princess, and Rong'er naturally stood guard outside the palace gates. The little princess was very cute, and Rong'er looked like he liked his, but there was no happiness on Xuan De's face, and Rong'er thought that she definitely hoped to give birth to a dragon son, so he smiled and comforted her: ”You have already given birth to two princes, and now that you have given birth to a princess, you are not happy, but having a daughter is good fortune for you.
Xuande weakly laughed as she looked at the princess in Rong'er's embrace. She couldn't help but shiver as she softly asked, ”Who is going to raise this child?”
”Who raises who?” This is a princess, and you can raise her yourself. ” Rong'er chuckled.
”No …” I'm raising a child, I can't raise it. When will the emperor come? I'm going to report it to the emperor and ask the other wives to raise it for him. ” Xuan De shook his head as he whispered.
Rong'er looked at Xuande in confusion. This child was the flesh that had fallen from her body, so how could she not want to take care of him herself? She was doubtful, but still replied, ”We've already reported to the emperor, and the emperor is currently discussing matters with the ministers of the imperial palace. He said that he would come over later to see you and let you rest well.
Xuande shook her head and softly replied, ”I don't want to eat, I can't eat. Big sister Rong, I'm tired, please let me rest for a bit.”
”Look at me, I'm disturbing your rest. Alright, you rest. Princess, I'll let the wet nurse carry you out to feed you first.” Rong'er smiled as he carried the child out the door.
When she was young, she had often heard the servants in the family say that when people died, they would be reincarnated. This child was born not long after Lee Anzhu died, so could she be the reincarnation of Lee Anzhu? Back then, she was the one who directly killed that year's Li An Zhu. Would she come and take her life? She was really scared. She kept praying not to be a girl, but why was she still a girl … Xuande tightly gripped the bed sheets. She couldn't raise this child, she couldn't …
After dinner, Xuan Ye leisurely strolled to Rong'er's chambers. Rong'er lived in Yi Kun Palace, which was very close to Xuan Ye's chamber. If Xuan Ye didn't have anything important to do after dinner and liked to walk around the palace, he would sometimes go to her palace.
”Your majesty, have you ever gone to visit the Imperial Concubine De?” Rong'er poured a cup of tea and served it to Xuan Ye.
Xuan Ye took the tea and took a deep breath. ”Imperial Concubine Rong, your tea leaves are bad. The new tea leaves have arrived. We will give you some new tea leaves.”
”Chenqie doesn't pick and choose. If you have something to drink, drink it. If you don't have something to drink, drink it.” Rong'er chuckled. ”Your Imperial Majesty, you haven't answered chenqie yet.”
”I've seen it. It's pretty good. This Emperor told her to rest well.” Xuan Ye nodded.