kvmb Chapter 580 The Tiger that Eats Its Children
Chapter 580 The Tiger that Eats Its Children
Qingju answered with tears in her eyes.
"Reply... Reply to Her Majesty, the nanny said that my mistress... was too frightened, and the fetus is in an abnormal position. I'm afraid..."
Before Qingju could finish her words, tears were already falling like pearls from a broken string, and she was sobbing uncontrollably.
An Lingrong understood without her saying much that Shen Meiyu was at risk of having a difficult delivery.
Given the previous incident of Huanbi suffering from difficult labor and hemorrhage, it’s no wonder that Qingju looks like this.
An Lingrong suppressed the complexity in her heart and comforted him in a soft voice.
"Qingju, go back and tell your mistress to relax and give birth. Princess Longyue is still waiting for her outside."
"If there's anything missing, just tell me and I'll send for it."
"On behalf of my master, I would like to thank Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine for her grace."
After Qingju kowtowed to express her gratitude, she turned and went to the delivery room.
An Lingrong stared at the swaying curtain at the entrance of the palace, thought for a moment, then summoned Baoque and whispered instructions.
"Have someone tell Su Peisheng everything about Concubine Hui and Concubine Xi's current situation."
Su Peisheng has served the emperor for many years and will understand how to handle it properly.
I don’t know how his investigation into the assassination is going?
An Lingrong turned her gaze to the delivery room. Was the assassin who appeared at the banquet related to Shen Meizhuang?
As soon as Qingju returned to the delivery room, she conveyed the Imperial Concubine's words.
She actually had something else to say, but since Madam and Concubine Zhen were both there, Qingju couldn't find the opportunity.
Shen Meizhuang saw Qingju's anxiety and comforted her gently.
"Qingju, don't be afraid, I'm fine."
She just asked Qingju to sprinkle some maddening powder on Wuyi. As for the sharp weapon hidden in the velvet fan, it had nothing to do with her at all.
The powder will stick to the dancer's skin as she dances and will float around the hall.
Even if we send someone to investigate afterwards, it is possible that they will not find out the truth.
When Concubine Hua asked the Emperor to thoroughly investigate the assassin, Shen Meizhuang knew that something was wrong.
If the person behind the scenes pinned the assassination with a hidden weapon on her, she wouldn't be able to explain herself even if she had a thousand mouths.
She obviously just wanted to drive the dancers crazy so that she could take the opportunity to jump out to protect the emperor, accidentally disturb the fetus and give birth prematurely, in order to gain the emperor's pity.
Shen Meizhuang also doesn't know why she has become like this?
Her first plot after many years in the palace could implicate her family.
Shen Meizhuang closed her eyes weakly. What should she do?
The faces of her father, brother and sister-in-law, younger brother and sister-in-law, nephews and nieces, grandmother, uncle, aunt and others flashed through her mind one by one. They were all living people, how could they be burdened by her?
As the daughter carefully nurtured by the Shen family, she not only failed to bring honor to the family, but also brought disaster.
Tears kept falling from the corners of my eyes and sank into my hair which had already been soaked with sweat.
Mrs. Shen, who had been paying attention to her daughter, was so heartbroken when she saw this scene that tears welled up in her eyes.
"Mei'er, mother is here. Mother will always be with you."
"My daughter knows, thank you mother."
Shen Meizhuang didn't dare to open her eyes. What she was most afraid of seeing at this moment was her mother's caring face.
She doesn't deserve it!
At this time, Zhen Huan's voice also rang out, "Sister Mei, the baby in your belly is almost ready to be born, so it's normal for it to be born a few days early."
"Don't worry, I heard from Madam that the child wants to see his mother and other relatives sooner."
Upon hearing this, Shen Meizhuang opened her eyes quickly.
"Huan'er, the place where women give birth is filthy. You're pregnant now, and I'm afraid you'll be bumped. Why don't you go to the main hall and rest?"
"I'm worried about Longyue being out there alone, so please take good care of her, Huan'er."
She didn't give Zhen Huan a chance to refuse and looked directly at Mrs. Shen.
"Please, mother, take Huan'er out."
Mrs. Shen was already upset because of her daughter's difficult birth, and Concubine Zhen, who insisted on coming in, was just a chatterbox and caused a headache.
She had long wanted to kick him out.
However, Zhen Huan was the newly appointed Concubine Zhen by the Emperor. If she, a court lady, used soft words to drive her out, wouldn't that be an act of insubordination and bring trouble to her daughter and the family?
Now that her daughter, who was also a concubine, had spoken, she was overjoyed and agreed immediately.
"Huan'er, I know you're worried about Mei'er, but you're also pregnant. If anything were to happen, what would I do?"
"Auntie will help you out."
"You are Longyue's biological mother. I can rest assured that I will leave her in your care."
When it comes to Longyue, Zhen Huan can't even say no.
Just then, Cui Jinxi came in through the curtain and gave a quiet reminder.
"Master, I see that you look unhappy. Please don't reject the kindness of Concubine Hui and Madam Shen."
"I heard that the Xiyingying in the Yanxi Palace seems to have also been activated. Please don't make the emperor worry anymore."
As Cui Jinxi spoke, she gently pressed the palm of Zhen Huan's hand, signaling her to relax.
Seeing this, Zhen Huan spoke gently to Madam Shen.
"Aunt, Sister Mei still needs your care here, so please don't bother sending Huan'er away."
She took one last look at Shen Meizhuang lying on the bed, then took Cui Jinxi's hand and went out.
As soon as Zhen Huan went out, she saw Wen Shichu waiting outside.
Only then did she feel relieved.
There were many people in the courtyard, and in order to avoid suspicion, Zhen Huan had to go to the main hall to pay her respects to the Imperial Concubine first.
As soon as Zhen Huan left, Shen Meizhuang held Mrs. Shen's hand and cried non-stop.
"Mei'er, mother's Mei'er, are you in great pain?"
Shen Meizhuang endured the pain in her stomach and shook her head with difficulty.
"Mother, I'm fine. I just remembered that the two times you came back to Kyoto after you got married were because of me."
She is really unfilial.
The two midwives never stopped, their hands rubbing her belly rhythmically, trying to correct the fetus's position.
"Empress Hui, please relax. Once I have adjusted the prince's position, the birth will go smoothly."
One of the skinny maids advised with a serious look on her face.
The frightened Concubine Hui was too tense, which made it more difficult for them to correct the fetal position.
If the Queen can't relax any longer, the dragon fetus in her belly will be in danger.
Mrs. Shen quickly took over the conversation.
"Your Majesty, thank you for your help. I will definitely reward you handsomely later."
The two maids replied in unison.
"It is my honor to work for you, Madam."
The situation of Concubine Hui's pregnancy is unclear. If she can successfully give birth to a dragon fetus, they will naturally accept the reward happily.
But if something happens to the Queen or the dragon fetus, it is still unknown whether they can survive.
Shen Meizhuang turned a deaf ear to the nanny's words. She had already made up her mind.
People usually say that even a tiger won’t eat its own cubs, but she insisted on being a tiger that eats its own cubs.
In her opinion, it was worth it to exchange a bastard for the lives of countless people in the Shen family and her maternal grandfather's family.
Shen Meizhuang said to herself: Child, don't blame me, blame that despicable and shameless Prince Guo.
Don't worry, I will avenge you!
She had sent people out early, wondering if there was anyone at Anqi Temple...
Shen Meizhuang lowered her eyes, hiding the determination and ruthlessness in them.