After the female supporting role is quickly put on, she is full of charm

Chapter 115 The Shield Concubine 55

Azhi and Su Xiaoqian were seated smoothly, and it was time for Zeng Rou to step forward and pay her respects.

No matter how reluctant she was in her heart, and how much she resented Empress Dowager Xu and Azhi.

But you still have to step forward and kneel down to pay your respects.

"I have met the Imperial Concubine Hua."

Looking at the pearl flower on Zeng Rou's head, Ah Zhi was not embarrassed. He raised his hand and said calmly, "Get up. Concubine Zeng has finally seen the full moon after waiting for so long."

It was really too impulsive to embarrass Zeng Rou in public.

Azhi doesn't like to do stupid things.

But Su Xiaoqian was different. Seeing Zeng Rou wearing noble clothes, she bowed to Azhi obediently.

She actually came back, why didn’t she die outside the palace?

It also helped her become a noble person.

God is truly blind.

Su Xiaoqian's eyes were cold as she stroked her belly gently, unable to hide the resentment in her heart.

Zeng Rou stood up and walked in front of Su Xiaoqian.

"I have met Lady Su."

Perhaps because she was too unhappy, Su Xiaoqian had no intention of letting Zeng Rou get up quickly.

A little bit of time passed.

Zeng Rou knelt on the ground with a pale face, and her whole body began to tremble slightly.

Empress Dowager Xu hated Zeng Rou in the first place, and would not speak up for justice when she saw her being humiliated.

He just held the teacup and sipped the tea carefully, while Ahzhi also watched coldly and didn't care much.

Time passed minute by minute, and finally Su Xiaoqian turned her face away indifferently.

"Get up."

Zeng Rou tried to stand up but stumbled, looking as if she had been badly bullied.

If Fu Rong heard this, he would start to feel distressed again.

At this time, Azhi explained softly.

"Mrs. Zeng, please don't blame Concubine Su. This woman is pregnant and has a bad memory. Concubine Su didn't ask you to get up in time. Please don't take it too seriously."

This was said very cleverly. If Zeng Rou complained about this matter, it would be too inhumane.

Starting to stir up trouble as soon as she returned to the palace would only make Empress Dowager Xu even more dissatisfied with her.

She could only swallow her anger at the difficulties she faced in the Cining Palace today.

Empress Dowager Xu put down the teacup with a smile on her face.

"Your Highness is right. Concubine Su is pregnant now. As the saying goes, a woman becomes stupid for three years after she is pregnant. Her body is heavy and she can't take care of herself."

"It's just common sense. Concubine Zeng is much older than them, so you should be more tolerant."

Your age is a powerful weapon.

Zeng Rou could only put on a stiff smile and replied respectfully to Queen Mother Xu, "Yes, I understand."

The show of force has been given.

Empress Dowager Xu still took Fu Rong's face into consideration and let Zeng Rou sit down by herself. She then asked Azhi softly.

"Are you feeling well? What does the imperial physician tell you when you ask for your daily greetings?"

Even though Ah Zhi's belly was not yet noticeable, Empress Dowager Xu was already looking at her with anticipation, as if she could see her precious grandson inside.

Azhi is very popular in the palace. Both Fu Rong and Empress Dowager Xu protect her like the apple of their eye.

Ah Zhi gently stroked her belly and smiled, "The imperial physician said that my body is strong and the baby in my belly is even healthier."

I heard Ah Zhi mention that she and her child were healthy.

Su Xiaoqian couldn't help but look down at her belly.

These days she had a vague feeling that she might not be able to keep the child.

She looked up at Azhi and a dark light flashed in her eyes.

Azhi and Queen Mother Xu were still chatting.

The topic revolved around the unborn baby in Azhi's belly.

Finally, Queen Mother Xu looked at Su Xiaoqian and asked in confusion, "Concubine Su, there seems to be something wrong with your stomach."

"Your belly should be bigger by now, but why doesn't it seem to be growing? Don't you eat well on weekdays?"

Not only did Su Xiaoqian's belly not grow bigger, but she also looked very haggard and thin.

In response to Empress Dowager Xu's question, Su Xiaoqian gave a bitter smile.

"I am not feeling well, and the child is a little naughty and noisy. I vomit everything I eat."

I heard that Su Xiaoqian vomited everything she ate and made herself so haggard.

Queen Mother Xu couldn't help but sigh, "It's not easy for a woman to get pregnant. You must take care of your body."

"When you give birth to the emperor's first child, you will be a great contributor to the palace. I will ask the emperor to promote you to the position of consort."

Although the baby in Azhi's belly is the one she is most looking forward to.

But the child in Su Xiaoqian's belly is also Fu Rong's first child, and also her own grandson.

Empress Dowager Xu still had some expectations, but they were not as important as the baby in Azhi's belly.

In response to Empress Dowager Xu's concern, Su Xiaoqian held her belly and nodded.

"Thank you very much for your concern, Queen Mother. I will definitely live up to your Majesty and the Queen Mother's expectations."

"Okay, I'm tired today, you guys go back and rest."

"Yes."

Watching Empress Dowager Xu and Nanny Chen leave, Azhi stood up and walked outside, glancing at Zeng Rou indifferently when passing by.

Zeng Rou seems to have learned her lesson now.

She was sent to Liyuan Palace not to let her enjoy a good life.

On weekdays, she does the work of a low-ranking palace maid.

Empress Dowager Xu asked Nanny Chen to go to the Liyuan Palace to make arrangements and make sure Zeng Rou suffered a lot there.

However, only a few months had passed, and Zeng Rou noticed that her skin had become darker and there were more calluses on her hands.

She had been pampered in the Yangxin Palace and had grown fair and delicate skin.

But in just a few months, her beauty suddenly faded.

Azhi stopped in front of Zeng Rou with a faint smile on her face.

"Aunt Zeng Rou, it's been a long time since we last met. I didn't expect that we would meet again and become sisters."

The word "Aunt" sounded like a sneer, mocking the other party for being too old and shamelessly hooking up with Fu Rong.

Zeng Rou suppressed the resentment in her heart and knelt down to greet Ah Zhi.

"It is my honor to serve Your Majesty."

Being sent out of the palace this time made Zeng Rou understand one thing.

Fu Rong cannot just rely on the emperor's favor, she cannot protect herself at all.

I think of the grievances and bullying I suffered in Liyuan Palace.

There was deep ambition in her eyes.

Zeng Rou originally wanted to become the queen, but this was not an easy thing to do.

No matter it was his relationship with the late emperor or his ordinary identity.

Queen Mother Xu would never give in.

I might as well find a way to start with Fu Rong.

Zeng Rou gradually won Fu Rong's heart and made her fall in love with her, and she even promised to make her the queen in the future.

Because they were afraid of Queen Mother Xu's methods, their relationship could not be exposed.

Zeng Rou is willing to humble herself and serve as a palace maid in front of the emperor, so that she can win Fu Rong's love and wait for Fu Rong to take power completely.

But since Concubine Xian entered the palace, everything changed.

Their plans were disrupted and Zeng Rou suffered losses many times.

Now that I have become a noble person, it seems that I have no choice but to fight for it.

Look at Azhi’s exquisitely crafted shoe uppers.

The oriental pearls on it are dazzling.

Those are oriental pearls that can only be worn by those of the first grade or above.

But Empress Dowager Xu persuaded Fu Rong to give the reward to Azhi.

"Get up. Now that you are back in the palace, you must obey your duty and serve His Majesty well. You must not behave like before. The Queen Mother will not tolerate any sand in her eyes."

It was clearly a well-intentioned reminder, but Zeng Rou felt upset.

She also had to smile.

"Yes, I understand."

Azhi nodded and left.

At this time, Su Xiaoqian passed by Zeng Rou with a bulging belly.

"Aunt Zeng Rou is really good at this. Even though you were sent out of the palace, you still shamelessly crawled back. Humph."

Zeng Rou had fought Su Xiaoqian so violently that she almost got her entire clan executed.

This is a thorn in Su Xiaoqian's heart.

Now seeing Zeng Rou become a noble lady, even if it is only a fifth-rank official, she still feels unwilling.

If Fu Rong cared about Zeng Rou as much as she did, she might be on equal footing with him in time.

If the other person gives birth to a child in the future, wouldn’t I have even less status?

You have to know that Su Xiaoqian was afraid of getting pregnant after climbing onto the dragon bed, so she relied on finding loopholes.

She was completely different from Concubine Hua. At least she really had feelings for Fu Rong.

Now that she has successfully conceived the royal heir, Fu Rong rewards her with gifts every few days. It seems that she really recognizes Concubine Hua.

But she relied on unscrupulous means. Even though she was pregnant in the past few months, Fu Rong never looked at her twice.

If I really can't keep the baby in my belly, I'm afraid I will have no status in the future.

Thinking of her miserable future, Su Xiaoqian naturally disliked Zeng Rou.

Listening to Su Xiaoqian's insults behind him.

Ah Zhi couldn't help but roll her eyes delicately.

That's really stupid.

He was not favored in the first place, but he still wanted to provoke Zeng Rou. He was not afraid that the other party would retaliate against him by turning a deaf ear to him.

Zeng Rou returned to the palace this time with a purpose, in order to climb up step by step with the emperor's favor.

If no one helps him, he will help himself. He did not get angry even when facing Su Xiaoqian's blatant provocation.

Because the other person has a treasure in his belly.

I could only stay away from her belly.

"Empress Su is happy or angry."

In the past, Su Xiaoqian always spoke respectfully to Zeng Rou. In order to make her life better, she had to please Zeng Rou, the aunt in charge.

But now, seeing Zeng Rou bowing to her, Su Xiaoqian finally felt the feeling of being proud.

She held her chin high with her belly sticking out.

"Okay, go back to your palace and stop hanging around outside if you have nothing to do."

Su Xiaoqian's footsteps gradually faded away, and only then did the palace maid help Zeng Rou up.

"My dear, Concubine Su has gone too far. You have just returned to the palace. If it weren't for the Queen Mother's obstruction, you would definitely be a concubine now."

When Zeng Rou returned to the palace this time, Fu Rong carefully selected palace maids for her.

The palace maid was named Sang'er. She was plain-looking and very well behaved. If she was too pretty, Zeng Rou's narrow-mindedness would not allow her to be so.

However, facing the ordinary Sang'er, Zeng Rou was still subconsciously on guard.

Because that was what Su Xiaoqian was like at the beginning. She deceived herself with a harmless appearance and even climbed onto the dragon bed and became pregnant with the royal heir, becoming Concubine Su.

Even though Sang'er was indeed born ordinary, she possessed the youth that Zeng Rou envied the most.

Zeng Rou stood firm and pushed Sang'er away.

"Okay, the master's business has nothing to do with you."

Zeng Rou said and turned to look at the eunuch Xiao Dezi, "Come and serve me."

Watching Xiao Dezi supporting Zeng Rou as they walked forward, Sang'er could only follow behind with a sad look in his eyes.

Even though Empress Dowager Xu could interfere with Zeng Rou's position, Fu Rong couldn't resist the fact that she really liked Zeng Rou.

After learning that Zeng Rou had had an affair with the late emperor, Zeng Rou covered up the matter with a few words and coaxed Fu Rong to show the same pity and love for her as before.

Although Zeng Rou was a noble, her status was higher than Su Xiaoqian.

Su Xiaoqian lived in Qingquan Palace. One day, she suddenly felt a stomachache. Upon seeing this, the palace maid hurried to invite the imperial physician.

After a diagnosis, the imperial physician knelt on the ground sweating profusely.

"Madam Supin, have you had abdominal pain for some time?"

The abdominal pain started half a month ago.

But Su Xiaoqian held back and didn't call a doctor.

However, she kept drinking bowl after bowl of pregnancy-maintaining medicine.

She asked in a weak voice, "How is my health?"

The imperial physician lowered his head and said cautiously, "Your Majesty is not feeling well during this first pregnancy. The child's pulse is weak, so she will probably be born in the next few days."

"He started to become weak a month ago, but the queen forced him to take medicine to keep him alive."

"But this drug is very strong. It uses the mother's nutrients to force the fetus. Even if it can barely save the fetus' life, it will be a drop in the bucket when the queen is still young."

"You mean I can't keep my child, right?"

Although she was mentally prepared, Su Xiaoqian still felt sad.

The imperial physician sighed and said, "If you force her to stay, it will only hurt the queen."

The fetus is now barely breathing, even if Su Xiaoqian forces the imperial physician to stay.

When the child is completely stillborn, it will only affect Su Xiaoqian's body.

How could she not understand the truth? But as she stroked her bulging belly and thought of her previous ambitions, Su Xiaoqian couldn't help crying out loud.

"My child..."

Inside the house, there was the sound of Su Xiaoqian wailing.

She was not only crying for her child, but also for her own life.

If the baby in her belly is born safely, then he might be able to compete with the imperial concubine.

Giving birth to a princess will still be your support.

If she gave birth to Fu Rong's eldest son, she would have the title of eldest son, and in the future she might even have a shot at the position of crown prince.

But if the child was not saved, and she had no favor and no family background, there would be absolutely no hope for her in the palace.

Finally, Su Xiaoqian stopped crying and looked at the imperial physician.

"I want to ask you a question. If I fall, what will happen to this child?"

The imperial physician was horrified when he heard this and replied, "Your Majesty, you must not fall down easily now. The child is already very weak and might miscarry."

"very good."

Su Xiaoqian nodded in satisfaction, "You can't reveal a single word of what happened today."

"If you tell anyone, I will blame you for the problem with the baby in my belly."

"If someone asks, you just need to tell them that the baby in my belly is very safe. Do you understand?"

This really scared the doctor so much that he kowtowed hard.

If he were really charged with the crime of murdering the royal heir, his entire family would be waiting to be killed.

The imperial physician could only say in a trembling voice, "I understand."

"Go back."

Just after leaving Qingquan Palace, the imperial physician wiped the sweat from his forehead, took many turns to arrive at the West Palace, and knelt down in front of Chen Yue.

"I have met Eunuch Chen."

"Please get up. I am really sorry to trouble Doctor Wang."

No one expected that Doctor Wang from the Imperial Medical Bureau was actually Chen Yue's man.