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Chapter 47 Consort Yan is Pregnant

"That's wonderful," Lu Jingning said, looking towards the direction outside the hall with a hint of envy.

Xia'er brought over some pastries and handed them to Lu Jingning, asking with concern, "What's wrong, My Lord?"

"It's nothing," Lu Jingning shook his head and said with a wry smile, then looked at Xia'er, "Leave the palace when you turn twenty-five."

Xia'er squatted down beside Lu Jingning and refused, saying, "This servant wants to stay by your side forever, Your Highness."

Lu Jingning smiled with satisfaction and said nothing more.

Chun'er carried the freshly brewed tea into the hall. Seeing that Lu Jingning and Xia'er both looked worried, she slowed her pace and asked softly, "My lady, Sister Xia'er, what's wrong? This tea..."

Lu Jingning looked up and said softly, "Chun'er, prepare some things, we're going to visit the eldest princess."

Chun'er was taken aback upon hearing this, and looked at Lu Jingning with confusion: "Your Highness, why are you going to see the First Princess? I'm afraid the Imperial Concubine will make things difficult for you."

Lu Jingning stood up, his gaze resolute: "If it weren't for me, the eldest princess wouldn't have been poisoned. It's only right and proper that I visit her. Xia'er, the Emperor recently bestowed upon me a fine ginseng root. Go and fetch it for the princess to nourish her body."

"Yes, my lady, I'll go get it right away."

Xia'er hurriedly went to the storeroom and brought over the finest ginseng.

"Go, go."

After saying that, Lu Jingning got up and walked towards Chang Le Palace.

Seeing this, Chun'er quickly followed, secretly praying that the Imperial Concubine would not make things difficult for the young mistress.

The three arrived at Chang Le Palace and waited for a palace maid to go in and announce their arrival.

"Your Majesty, Consort Lu requests an audience."

Consort Liang's personal maid, Qinglang, walked up to the consort and said.

"What is she doing here? Hasn't she harmed the princess enough already?"

Upon hearing the name Consort Lu, Consort Zhen's anger flared up immediately, and she showed some disdain.

Consort Liang also harbored resentment towards Lu Jingning, but ultimately this matter had nothing to do with her; she was also a victim.

"Let her in," Consort Liang said calmly.

Qinglang curtsied and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."

After saying this, he went out of the hall to invite Lu Jingning in.

"Consort Lu, Her Highness the Imperial Concubine requests your presence at the Princess's chambers."

“Okay,” Lu Jingning nodded with a smile and followed Qinglang inside.

After entering, Lu Jingning slowly bowed and said in a clear voice, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to Your Highness. May Your Highness enjoy boundless blessings and peace."

Consort Liang sat beside the princess's bed, her expression indifferent, and gently raised her hand: "Get up."

Beside her, Consort Zhen's lips curled into a slight smirk, tinged with provocation: "Oh, Consort Lu, what brings you here? Are you here to watch the spectacle?"

Lu Jingning remained expressionless, smiled gently, and gestured for Xia'er to step forward: "Your Highness, I have brought a ginseng root, hoping it will have some effect on the princess's illness."

Xia'er carefully carried an exquisite brocade box, walked to the Consort's side, and respectfully opened it, revealing a ginseng inside that emitted a faint medicinal fragrance.

Lu Jingning said softly, "In the end, it was because of me that the princess was poisoned. I wish the princess a speedy recovery."

After speaking, he looked sincerely at Consort Liang.

Consort Zhen rolled her eyes and muttered, "Who knows if you're being sincere or not?"

Consort Liang nodded slightly, gesturing for the palace maid to accept the brocade box, a faint smile playing on her lips: "Then thank you for Consort Lu's kindness."

Before the words were finished, light footsteps sounded outside the hall, accompanied by Eunuch Zhao's high-pitched voice: "This servant greets Her Highness the Imperial Concubine."

"No need for formalities." "Your Highness, His Majesty will be visiting Princess Her Highness shortly."

Upon hearing this, Consort Liang's face blossomed into a bright smile, her eyes sparkling with joy: "Thank you very much, Eunuch Zhao."

"Your Highness, you're too kind."

Seeing this, Lu Jingning curtsied and said, "Since His Majesty is coming, this concubine will take her leave now and will not disturb Your Highness any longer."

Seeing that the Imperial Concubine was happy, Consort Zhen's expression softened considerably. She glanced sideways at Lu Jingning and said, "Noble Lady Lu does have some discernment."

"Consort Lu, go back and rest. It's so hot, don't get heatstroke," Consort Liang said with a slight smile.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. This concubine takes her leave."

After speaking, Lu Jingning bowed and took his leave, departing from Chang Le Palace.

After Lu Jingning left, Consort Zhen got up to return to her palace, saying, "Sister, I'll head back first. I won't disturb you and the Emperor's time together."

"You're just making fun of me," Consort Liang said, blushing slightly.

"Okay, sister, I'll come visit you again tomorrow. I'm leaving now."

Seeing that the sun was quite strong outside, Consort Liang couldn't help but remind her, "Go back and eat some chilled watermelon or grapes, or something like that, so you don't get too hot."

"Yes, I will do whatever you say, sister," Consort Zhen said, feigning a curtsy, which made the Imperial Concubine even happier.

After leaving Chang Le Palace, Lu Jingning thought about visiting the Empress, so he headed towards Chang Chun Palace.

As soon as I stepped into the gate of Changchun Palace, I saw Consort Yan there, whispering with the Empress, both of them wearing gentle smiles.

Lu Jingning stepped forward lightly and curtsied, saying, "This concubine greets Your Majesty the Empress."

The Empress looked up, a hint of gentleness flashing in her eyes: "Oh, it's Consort Lu. It's quite a lively day. Get up."

After speaking, the Empress gently raised her hand, gesturing for her to rise.

Beside her, Consort Yan smiled slightly and nodded politely: "Sister Lu."

"Sister Yan" Lu Jingning also smiled and nodded.

The air inside the hall was filled with the fragrance of incense, adding to the elegance and tranquility.

The Empress smiled and spoke with grace and elegance in her eyes: "What a coincidence today. Consort Yan just made some mung bean cakes by hand. Consort Lu's arrival is just in time. She can also try her cooking."

Upon hearing this, Consort Yan smiled gently and clapped her hands lightly, instructing the maid beside her, "Li'er, bring up the mung bean cakes for Sister Lu and Her Majesty the Empress to try."

Pear responded and gracefully carried over a plate of exquisite mung bean cakes. The cakes were an enticing emerald green, exuding a faint aroma of beans and sweetness, making one's mouth water.

Lu Jingning took a piece, took a small bite, and found it soft, delicate, sweet but not cloying. The fragrance of mung beans slowly melted in her mouth. She couldn't help but praise, "It's absolutely delicious. Sister Yan's cooking skills are truly amazing."

Hearing Lu Jingning's praise, the Empress picked up a piece of mung bean cake and savored it, a satisfied look on her face: "Consort Yan's skills are getting better and better."

Seeing this, Consort Yan also elegantly picked up a piece, but just as she brought it to her mouth, her expression suddenly changed, her brows furrowed, and she seemed to feel nauseous.

Upon seeing this, the Empress asked with concern, "Consort Yan, what's wrong? Have you suffered from heatstroke?"

As he spoke, he hurriedly ordered someone to summon the imperial physician.

The imperial physician rushed over: "Greetings to Her Majesty the Empress."

"Quickly check on Consort Yan, is she suffering from heatstroke?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will examine Consort Yan."

After taking her pulse, the imperial physician's expression turned solemn yet joyful: "Congratulations, Your Majesty the Empress! Congratulations, Consort Yan, you are pregnant!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was startled, and their eyes all turned to Consort Yan's slightly protruding belly.

(End of this chapter)