Chapter 73 Consort Fucha's Postpartum Period
Chapter 73 Consort Fucha's Postpartum Period
After Consort Jing, Noble Lady Xin, and Consort Jin left Yanxi Palace together
The group then lowered their voices and began to chat.
Consort Xin asked, "Why has Consort Jing changed her mind now?"
Consort Jing sighed, "From the time I entered the mansion until I entered the palace, I have remained childless all these years."
Yesterday, I found the Sixth Prince so adorable that I couldn't resist going to Yanxi Palace to see him.
Perhaps my thoughts were seen through by Consort Shu, who then took the opportunity to mention me to the Emperor.
Consort Xin: "My sister understands Consort Shu less and less."
She used to be very arrogant, but now she seems like a completely different person.
Cao Qinmo naturally couldn't allow her two masters to become suspicious. "Consort Shu was formerly a pampered young lady of the Fucha family."
The Manchu lady, upon first entering the palace, naturally couldn't control her temper.
"They've changed naturally after suffering losses. Now that she's a mother, she's become strong, and things are different from before."
Consort Jing also said, "I think so too. In this harem, how can one protect their child?"
Naturally, they put in a lot of effort.
Consort Xin nodded. "That should be the case."
If I knew someone was harming Shuhe, I would change my mind.
As long as I can protect my child, what does it matter if I suffer some grievances as a mother?
Consort Xin paused for a moment, then asked, "What was her intention in suddenly bringing up the matter of being schemed against today?"
Consort Jing shook her head; in her mind, Consort Shu was now unfathomable.
She couldn't quite figure out her intention in doing so.
Consort Xin looked at Cao Qinmo and asked, "Sister Jinpin has always been clever. What do you think?"
Cao Qinmo said, "Xin-mei, please call me Sister Cao."
Consort Xin is "good".
To be honest, she couldn't quite figure out her master's thoughts either.
Cao Qinmo said, "Perhaps it's a reminder to us."
"What is Consort Xin reminding me of?"
Cao Qinmo shook her head
Consort Xin asked, "Who do you think could outsmart Consort Shu? Consort Shu said it wasn't the Empress."
Consort Xin paused and looked at Cao Qinmo again, "It shouldn't be Consort Hua, right?"
Cao Qinmo said, "I am not the Imperial Concubine. The Imperial Concubine doesn't care about these things now."
Consort Xin: "Then who else?"
Cao Qinmo immediately thought of the Empress Dowager, "Empress Dowager..."
Consort Xin asked, "Too much?"
Consort Jing was actually a clever woman, but she was usually reserved. She immediately thought of the Empress Dowager.
Xinguiren "too...too..."
Consort Xin's remaining words were interrupted by Consort Jing.
Consort Xin also realized what was happening and shut her mouth.
She felt a lingering fear; she had probably been blinded by the prospect of being promoted today.
They actually started talking about these things on the way here.
Fortunately, the area was open and spacious, and the women they were with were all trusted confidants.
When we get back, I'll give them a good talking-to and put a firm grip on them.
Consort Jing said, "My two younger sisters, please pretend you never heard these words today."
Cao Qinmo and Consort Xin nodded, and soon the three parted ways.
Consort Jing helped Ruyi back to Xianfu Palace, her hand trembling.
Why would the Empress Dowager do this? The Emperor already has few children.
The Empress Dowager also wanted to eliminate the offspring of the concubines in the harem. What was the Empress Dowager's plan?
No wonder they used Huan Yi Fragrance on Consort Hua back then.
Did the Empress Dowager not want the Emperor to have any children?
She suddenly felt a chill spreading through her abdomen, and in the end, Consort Jing didn't even remember how she got back to Xianfu Palace.
After enduring countless hardships, Fucha Peiyun finally saw the day she would be out of confinement.
At the same time, she also celebrated the one-month birthday of her beloved son, Hongchang.
Lady Fucha originally hoped her daughter could have a longer postpartum confinement period, after all, she had been tricked.
You should have a double postpartum period and take good care of yourself.
However, Fucha Peiyun firmly expressed her opposition.
She insisted on attending her son's one-month celebration, but it was all just an excuse.
She just didn't want to stay in bed for another month, and besides, there was still a good show waiting for her at the full moon celebration.
She practically threw a tantrum to avoid having to wait out the double postpartum period.
In the end, it was Wen Shichu, the newly appointed head of the Imperial Medical Academy, who acted as guarantor.
He is now recognized throughout the palace as having the best medical skills.
She also took several promising young physicians as her apprentices, whom Lady Fucha trusted greatly.
Fucha Peiyun was finally able to finish her postpartum confinement period smoothly.
That morning, just as dawn was breaking, Fucha Peiyun couldn't wait to get up.
With the attentive care of Ye'er, Xue'er, and others, Fucha Peiyun entered the steaming bathroom.
Steam rose from the huge wooden barrel, and flower petals floated on the clear water.
She gently stepped into the water, her entire body enveloped in the warm water, the feeling of comfort indescribable.
Although she had been washing herself every day for the past month, how could it compare to the comfort of taking a bath?
When she got out of the bathtub, she felt incredibly relaxed.
After showering, the water felt no different from the sewer water, which is an exaggeration.
After a long, refreshing hot bath, Fucha Peiyun felt as if every pore on her body had opened up.
I felt incredibly comfortable, and my mood became increasingly cheerful as a result.
Today, she specially chose a beautiful purple cheongsam.
The color of the cheongsam was as vibrant and captivating as a blooming violet.
It is embroidered with delicate camellias.
Sitting upright in front of the mirror, Liu'er, standing beside her, carefully picked up various cosmetics and face powders.
With a pair of nimble hands, she began to gently apply the product to Fucha Peiyun's face.
After the makeup was finished, Liu'er began to comb Fucha Peiyun's hair.
This time, she unusually chose to wear a dianzi hairstyle.
With practiced ease, Liu'er coiled up Fucha Peiyun's silky long hair.
Then, adorn it with purple hairpins, pearl flowers, and other ornaments that match the qipao.
In no time, an exquisitely crafted headdress appeared before everyone's eyes.
Wearing purple jade teardrop earrings in the same color family
After this elaborate makeover, the already pretty Fucha Peiyun now appeared even more radiant and captivating.
After standing up, her posture was graceful and her smile was radiant; at this moment, the demeanor of a favored concubine was unmistakable.
It was the dead of winter, and the wind outside was biting cold.
Lady Fucha specially asked Ye'er to prepare a thick and warm cloak.
The cloak was made of soft fur, with a glossy sheen and an excellent feel.
When Fucha Peiyun put on the cloak, she immediately felt a warm current surge through her heart.
It was really warm, even a little hot, indoors.
The son, wrapped tightly in a bundle, was taken from the wet nurse.
They set off together with Lady Fucha, accompanied by palace maids, eunuchs, and wet nurses.
Today is her son Hongchang's one-month celebration, and it's time for her to attend.
As they slowly walked toward the banquet hall, the palace servants along the way bowed and made way for them.
Hongchang's full moon celebration was held at Yuqing Palace. When they arrived, many people were already there.
Consort Jing (Feng Ruozhao), Noble Lady Xin (Lü Yingfeng), along with some imperial concubines and families of ministers,
As Fucha Peiyun carried the child into Yuqing Palace, everyone's attention immediately turned to her.
Consort Jing stepped forward with a smile.
"Sister Shufei is truly radiant today. Our Sixth Prince is becoming more and more lovable every day."
Fucha Peiyun smiled and replied, "Thank you for your kind words, Consort Jing. How have you been these days, Consort Jing?"
As she spoke, she looked at Consort Jing with concern.
Consort Jing's smile grew even brighter, and she was secretly delighted.
Lately, she has been paying close attention to subtle changes in her body.
She felt she was pregnant, and it was all because of the Consort Shu in front of her.
Consort Jing smiled sincerely, "Thanks to my younger sister, I'm doing very well."
Consort Xin also came over and teased Hongchang, saying, "This sixth prince is getting more and more handsome; he will surely be extraordinary in the future."
Just as everyone was chatting and laughing, a familiar figure suddenly walked over slowly.
The man stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and greeted them:
"This humble servant greets Consort Shu, Consort Jing, and Noble Lady Xin."
It turned out that it was the wife of Prince Dun who had arrived.
Upon seeing this, Fucha Peiyun, Consort Jing, and Noble Lady Xin quickly said in unison:
"Princess Consort, please do not stand on ceremony."
Fucha Peiyun asked with a smile, "It's been several months since I last saw you. I wonder how your health is now, Madam?"
The wife of Prince Dun hurriedly replied, "Thanks to Consort Shu, my health has greatly improved. Thank you for your concern."
Fucha Peiyun nodded slightly, expressing her relief: "That's good. Seeing that the Princess Consort is in good health, I feel much more at ease."
The Princess Consort of Prince Dun then turned her gaze to the Sixth Prince and sincerely praised him:
"Your Highness's sixth prince is truly exquisitely beautiful, just like a porcelain doll!"
Just then, Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang walked slowly towards them, side by side.
After a long absence, Zhen Huan's once fair face still appeared somewhat pale.
He had completely lost his former radiance, and even his expression was sullen and unhappy.
The two walked side by side to the place where Fucha Peiyun and Consort Jing were sitting, and bowed to them.
Zhen Huan slightly raised her head, glanced at Fucha Peiyun briefly, and then quickly lowered her eyes again.
Previously, they held the same rank, but now she has reached the rank of Shu (淑).
Looking at the child in her arms, so fair and tender, it was clear that the baby was very well cared for.
Her daughter, who was never even born, was gone, and she was heartbroken every time.
Fucha Peiyun was also observing Zhen Huan, wondering when the female lead would finally pull herself together.
But then I thought, given Zhen Huan's personality and abilities, it probably wouldn't take too long.
Just as everyone was lost in their own thoughts, they heard footsteps approaching.
It turned out to be Consort Hua, Nian Shilan, who had arrived. She appeared as usual.
She remained as elegant and graceful as ever.
Following closely behind her was Consort Jin, Cao Qinmo.
Not long after, the big, fat orange cat arrived.
The full moon celebration officially begins.
After everyone bowed, the chubby orange cat smiled.
He gently raised his hand to indicate that everyone should dispense with formalities and invited them to take their seats quickly.
After everyone was seated as instructed, a group of well-trained palace maids filed in.
Holding plates of exquisite dishes in their hands, they carefully placed them on the dining table.
In an instant, an enticing fragrance wafted over and quickly filled the entire palace.
Big Fat Orange raised his wine glass, welcoming everyone to the Sixth Prince's full moon celebration.
Everyone raised their glasses to congratulate Big Fatty Orange on the birth of his son.
The chubby orange-colored man drank his wine, smiled, and looked at everyone.
"I am in a very good mood today. My beloved ministers, please do not be reserved and enjoy yourselves to the fullest."
Everyone agreed and began to eat.
Fucha Peiyun was relieved that the chubby orange hadn't released the Empress this time.
Otherwise, this full moon celebration wouldn't have been so peaceful. If the Empress were here, she would definitely have constantly stirred up hatred in her.
Especially her and Zhen Huan, one gave birth to a son and was made a concubine, while the other miscarried and fell out of favor.
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