SEC Chapter 3 The Flower Appreciation Banquet of Consort Fucha
Chapter 3 The Flower Appreciation Banquet of Consort Fucha
After a moment of panic, Consort Hua quickly directed the palace maids and eunuchs around her to properly care for the four injured people.
Reminded by Consort Cao, her expression turned serious, and a hint of anxiety appeared in her eyes.
While making arrangements in an orderly manner, they also kept a close eye on everyone's situation.
The Empress, supported by palace maids including Jianqiu, returned to her own palace.
The palace maids carefully supported her, afraid that the slightest carelessness would cause her to be hurt again.
They were also afraid that her injuries would be seen by others, thus damaging her dignity as empress.
As the head of the six palaces, the Empress's image and dignity were of paramount importance.
If others become aware of her injuries, it could negatively impact her status.
Moreover, Empress Ulanara Yixiu has no favor and no children; this is all the dignity she has left.
Especially in front of that vile Consort Hua, she would never let that vile woman laugh at her.
Fucha Peiyun was carried into a side hall of Jingren Palace and settled down temporarily.
She lay on the bed, her face as pale as paper.
Her forehead was covered in cold sweat. Her eyes were tightly closed, and her lips trembled slightly, as if she were enduring immense pain.
Everyone understood that her condition was the most critical and she needed immediate medical attention.
If she doesn't receive timely treatment, her life could be in danger.
So, a royal physician rushed to the side hall and began to treat her.
Only then did everyone notice the bloodstains on the ground; the bright red color was shocking.
An ominous premonition arose in their hearts, and they all guessed that Consort Fucha might not be able to keep this pregnancy.
Everyone knows that for women in the imperial harem, children mean everything.
It was not only a continuation of family honor, but also a guarantee of their stable position in the palace.
If Fucha Peiyun loses this child now, what will her future be like?
Everyone felt a sense of unease.
Hsin Chang-zai, who had previously suffered a miscarriage, felt no joy whatsoever at this moment.
Although she disliked this arrogant Consort Fucha very much,
But she knew perfectly well that Consort Fucha would not be able to remain so arrogant for long.
But now that Consort Fucha is suspected of miscarrying, she can no longer act arrogantly because of her pregnancy, which makes Consort Xin unhappy.
Too many children have passed through this palace, and she herself was one of them.
Thinking about today's banquet and Matsuko's sudden outburst, she had a bad feeling.
Although Zhen Huan and An Lingrong's faces were covered in blood, their injuries did not appear to be serious.
After all, one was the Empress and the other was a pregnant woman, so their appearances were naturally more important than their looks.
Zhen Huan and An Lingrong were arranged to stay together and quietly wait for the imperial physician to come and treat them.
They were filled with fear and worry, unsure of the extent of their injuries.
Although Zhen Huan said she disdained "those who use their beauty to serve others,"
However, she was well aware that appearance was of utmost importance for a woman in the imperial harem.
Although she didn't want to believe that the man she loved, Shiro, would reject her because of her disfigured face, she...
In short, she absolutely cannot be disfigured. Why was she suddenly pushed out? Otherwise, she wouldn't have been scratched by Matsuko.
An Lingrong was more guilty than afraid. She knew perfectly well why Songzi had suddenly gone mad.
This was also the first time she had done something so harmful for the Empress, but it resulted in injuries to both herself and the Empress.
She was already out of favor, and she didn't dare to think about what would happen to her if she were disfigured.
The flower-viewing banquet held at Jingren Palace resulted in four people being injured, an event that quickly became the top news story in the palace.
As the highest-ranking empress dowager in the palace, she quickly received the news and rushed to Jingren Palace.
When the Empress Dowager arrived, the others naturally had to pay their respects. The Empress Dowager waved her hand and hurried towards the Empress's palace with an anxious expression and unhurried steps.
After all, the Empress, as her niece, carried the honor and hopes of the entire Ulanara clan on her shoulders.
We absolutely cannot let anything happen to her.
In comparison, the unborn child in Consort Fucha's womb seemed less important.
Let's not even talk about whether the child in Consort Fucha's womb is a boy or a girl.
If Consort Fucha couldn't even protect her own child, it only shows that she lacked both ability and good fortune.
Within this harem, there were many other women who could bear imperial offspring.
To be honest, she would have preferred that a concubine of lower status give birth to a prince.
The Empress Dowager frowned deeply as she looked at the wounds on the Empress's body.
She was worried that the wounds were so severe that she didn't know if they would leave scars.
After all, appearance is of utmost importance to a woman.
If the empress's appearance is damaged, can she still keep her position as empress?
This question kept swirling in the Empress Dowager's mind.
The Empress Dowager looked anxiously at Physician Zhang, who was treating the Empress's injuries, and asked:
"Imperial Physician Zhang, how is the Empress's injury?"
Physician Zhang looked troubled and stammered as he answered:
"Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, the Empress's injury is quite deep. I'm afraid, I'm afraid..."
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager's face immediately turned extremely ugly, and she said urgently:
"Imperial Physician Zhang, tell me the truth! What exactly happened?"
Physician Zhang knelt on the ground in fear, his voice trembling as he said:
"Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, the Empress's wound is too deep. Even if it heals with difficulty, it will inevitably leave some scars!"
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager was greatly alarmed and immediately gave the following order:
"Imperial Physician Zhang, I order you to heal the Empress's injuries and ensure that no scars are left on her face!"
Otherwise, I will hold you responsible!
Physician Zhang was terrified, breaking out in a cold sweat, and repeatedly kowtowed, saying, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger. This humble subject will do everything in his power."
But it's really too difficult to completely remove scars!
Unless, unless there's that legendary scar-reducing gel, perhaps there's still a sliver of hope.
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager frowned and pondered for a moment, as if she possessed a recipe for scar-reducing gel:
"Bamboo Breeze?"
Zhu Xi replied, "Yes, Empress Dowager."
The Empress Dowager said, "Give that prescription to Physician Zhang."
Zhu Xi replied, "Yes, Empress Dowager."
The Empress Dowager said, "Imperial Physician Zhang, you must heal the Empress's injuries no matter what."
Imperial Physician Zhang replied, "Your humble servant obeys the imperial decree."
After leaving the Empress's palace, the Empress Dowager immediately put on a stern face and asked seriously what had happened.
Faced with the Empress Dowager's questioning, no one dared to be negligent in the slightest.
They were well aware of the Empress Dowager's authority and status, and no one dared to offend her easily.
At this moment, Consort Hua considered herself to be the highest-ranking among all the concubines present.
She instinctively wanted to step forward and answer the Empress Dowager's question.
After all, in her view, this was a good opportunity to demonstrate her status and abilities.
However, Jianqiu was worried that Consort Hua might say something detrimental to the Empress.
She knew that the relationship between Consort Hua and the Empress was tense, and that letting Consort Hua answer would probably cause unnecessary trouble.
Therefore, Jianqiu hurriedly stepped forward, ahead of Consort Hua, and respectfully reported to the Empress Dowager:
"Your Majesty, everything was fine when we were enjoying the flowers today, but I don't know why Songzi suddenly went berserk."
First, Consort An was injured, then Consort Fucha and Consort Wan, and finally even the Empress was injured.
These pine nuts were a gift from Consort Qi to the Empress's pet cat. Given what happened today...
She was naturally afraid that this matter would implicate her and the Third Prince.
Therefore, Consort Qi, who was standing to the side, quickly spoke up to explain:
"Pine Nut is usually very docile and well-behaved, I don't know why it suddenly went berserk today."
Upon hearing this, Consort Hua rolled her eyes at Consort Qi and said coldly:
"A beast is a beast, why ask so many questions!"
The Empress Dowager's sharp gaze swept over everyone, as if she could see through the secrets hidden deep in each person's heart.
That sharp gaze was like a sword, leaving no one nowhere to hide.
At this moment, everyone remained silent, and an unusual tension filled the air.
No one dared to break the silence, fearing they would become the target of everyone's criticism.
None of the people present mentioned the box of face powder, for various reasons.
Some people have something to hide and are afraid of being exposed, so they dare not speak up.
Some people simply didn't think of it at first; others were simply too stupid to connect the two!
Those who are intelligent know the truth, but dare not speak out for some reason.
The Empress Dowager knew very well that today's incident was most likely related to her willful and stubborn niece.
She just couldn't understand why things had affected her niece herself.
Was it a mere coincidence, or was someone deliberately stirring things up?
Alas, this niece is far too stubborn; even the Empress Dowager is helpless against her.
After all, if you walk by the river often enough, you're bound to get your shoes wet!
She ended up hurting herself today. I just hope she'll learn her lesson after this.
Fucha Peiyun, who was in the side hall, kept an eye on everything happening outside with her divine sense, and couldn't help but feel speechless at the Empress Dowager.
When will the Empress Dowager finally remember her, a woman who is six months pregnant?
Did the Empress Dowager think that the child in her womb could not be saved, so there was no need to bother taking care of it anymore?
Considering the things the Empress Dowager did in this drama, she wouldn't hesitate to think of her with the utmost malice.
Thinking of this, Fucha Peiyun unconsciously increased the volume of her cries of pain.
Finally, the Empress Dowager came to her senses and remembered that there was a pregnant woman waiting for her to go and take care of her.
So the Empress Dowager slowly walked towards the side hall, her gaze falling on Fucha Peiyun, who was lying on the bed.
At this time, the imperial physician who had helped treat Fucha Peiyun had left the room to instruct others to prepare medicine to prevent miscarriage.
The Empress Dowager walked to the bedside and reached out to lift the quilt covering Fucha Peiyun.
When she saw the blood between Fucha Peiyun's legs, she instinctively thought the baby hadn't survived and shook her head in disappointment.
He muttered to himself, "He's really useless..."
Fucha Peiyun heard these words clearly, and a strong sense of dissatisfaction welled up in her heart.
If it weren't for the Empress Dowager and her beloved niece, the Empress,
How could so many concubines in the imperial harem be unable to protect their own children?
And she, Fucha Peiyun, wouldn't be lying here now.
The Empress Dowager shook her head in disappointment and prepared to leave the side hall.
She's just a minor benefactor who couldn't even protect her child; she's not worth her time or effort.
Just then, a voice rang out, "Your humble servant pays respects to the Empress Dowager."