The imperial physicians also felt bitter. Emperor Tianwu was already at this age. No matter how healthy his body was, he couldn't withstand this kind of torment. Moreover, his body wasn't in good condition.
But this old Emperor ah, they didn't know if he truly had deep feelings for Consort Yuanshu, or if he had been stifled by Consort Yun for the past twenty years. Once he regained his concubines, he couldn't be stopped. Not only did he have sex every night, but he also had sex every night until dawn. Occasionally, he wouldn't even go to morning court, causing the court officials to complain everywhere.
The imperial physicians had tried to persuade him countless times, but with Emperor Tianwu's temper, who could persuade him? He would glare at them with his large eyes. Who cared? Who cared what they said? In any case, he wouldn't listen. In addition, even though he had sex with Consort Yuanshu every night, his body didn't seem to have any major problems. Other than occasionally being tired and not wanting to go to morning court, he was still very energetic during the day.
Tianwu wouldn't listen to advice, so the imperial physicians didn't have any other methods. Zhang Yuan was worried, so he could only have at least two imperial physicians wait outside Zhao He Hall at the same time every night. If something happened to the Emperor, they could save him in time. Thus, the imperial physicians stayed up late with the palace servants. Hearing the faint sounds of joy coming from the inner hall, they always felt flustered and itchy.
With Consort Yuanshu's return to her position, her favor never stopped. Other than going to court, the Emperor was accompanied by Consort Yuanshu almost all of the time. Even when she was reviewing memorials, Consort Yuanshu accompanied him and served him tea. If she walked a step away, Emperor Tianwu would call her back. As a result, Zhang Yuan was chased out of the hall and couldn't easily get close to Emperor Tianwu.
The Eighth Prince, Xuantian Mo, came to the palace every day. Often, the family of three would talk and laugh in Zhao He Hall or Qiankun Hall. The palace servants outside the hall would always be in a trance and feel that the people inside were happy. They even felt that Emperor Tianwu had waited for Consort Yun for the past 20 years in vain. If he could live such a happy life earlier, perhaps the old Emperor's health would be better.
Speaking of which, Consort Yuanshu's care for Emperor Tianwu was really meticulous. Tianwu loved to eat meat, but Consort Yun restricted him in the past. He couldn't eat too much of it. Occasionally, he would eat it secretly like a thief. However, Consort Yuanshu didn't restrict him. He could eat whatever he wanted. Not to mention meat, she even had wine for every meal. The Eighth Prince often came to the palace to drink with Emperor Tianwu. The father and son's relationship was even better at the table.
Emperor Tianwu rewarded Consort Yuanshu every day. He carried chest after chest of good things into Cun Shan Palace. He also promised Consort Yuanshu: "When the new year comes and I promote you to Gui fei, I will bestow Zhang Ning Palace to you. How can Consort Li be worthy of living in such a good palace? Other than the Jingtsu Temple in the imperial palace, the other best things in the palace must be given to my beloved consort. " After saying this, he drank a cup of wine and said: "In Zhen's opinion, the Jingtsu Temple should be given to my beloved consort. However, moving the Empress would affect the foundation of the country. This matter needs to be done slowly. If my beloved consort wants to be the Empress, Zhen will definitely think of a way to help you. "
"Your Majesty." Consort Yuanshu leaned into Emperor Tianwu's embrace and said in a very considerate manner: "The Empress is the mother of the country. Not only does she preside over the large harem, she also has the heavy responsibility of stabilizing the people's hearts. This consort doesn't have such a big heart. This consort only has Your Majesty in her heart and can't care about the country. Therefore, Your Majesty shouldn't throw such a heavy burden to this consort! Just let this consort serve Your Majesty wholeheartedly. As for that Zhang Ning Palace, this consort doesn't want it. Consort Li is this consort's blood related little sister. This consort can't steal her blood related little sister's things just because she is favored. Cun Shan Palace is very good. This consort won't move anywhere. "
These words made Tianwu very happy. He felt that Consort Yuanshu was truly too generous. She wasn't like the other concubines in the past who were arrogant because they were favored. They would rush to ask for things that he didn't want to give! However, his beloved consort could even refuse the mother of the world. What kind of heart did she have!?
Emperor Tianwu repeatedly sighed. He even pointed at the Eighth Prince beside him and said: "Only a consort mother like this can raise such a good son. It seems like this zhen's plan wasn't wrong. This Dashun country will definitely be inherited by my Mo 'er in the future."
When he said this, Zhang Yuan happened to personally come in with a dish. Hearing these words, he felt that it was very grating. He was even more worried about the Emperor's state. In the past, the Emperor doted on the Ninth Prince so much, but he didn't openly say that he would pass the throne to him. Why did he dote on the Eighth Prince like this now? Why was this?
Zhang Yuan silently retreated, but he didn't notice that when Consort Yuanshu looked at him, her eyes were filled with malice.
In the past few days, Cun Shan Palace had been very lively. Everyone had already figured out when Consort Yuanshu would return to Cun Shan Palace when the Emperor was busy with government affairs. They all flocked over to talk to her.
Although it was called talking, it was just a group of people sitting together to curry favor. Originally, many people had already lost interest in this kind of small talk. However, Consort Li had closed the doors and refused to receive guests. They couldn't just sit in their own palaces and watch people come over. With no other choice, they could only come and join in the liveliness.
People were very good at currying favor with Consort Yuanshu. If they weren't praising the Eighth Prince, they were praising Consort Yuanshu for taking good care of herself and looking young. Every word they said was something that Consort Yuanshu liked to hear. As a favoured consort, especially as a favoured consort who had already been promised the throne of the future Emperor, Consort Yuanshu knew how to conduct herself. She understood how to win over people's hearts and maintain peace in the harem. She said to the concubines: "The Emperor's health is not very good right now. This consort has only been restored not long ago. If I say too much now, I'm afraid that the Emperor will think too much. After a few more days, let the Emperor take care of his health. When spring comes next year, this consort will definitely persuade the Emperor to share the rain so that the sisters won't be alone. "
Consort Yuanshu's words made everyone feel happy. Regardless of whether or not it would be their turn after the Emperor regained the favour of the harem, at least there was hope. At worst, it would be like before, everyone would fight with their own abilities. In short, the next twenty years would be much more exciting. Thus, everyone thanked Consort Yuanshu. At this moment, their hearts were filled with gratitude.
Of course, there was also a portion of people who thought too much and even criticized Imperial Concubine Yuan Shu. Saying that the Emperor's health is not good? Can the Emperor summon you all night long if his health is not good? Don't think that they didn't know what had happened in Zhao He Hall. These days, it had spread throughout the harem. Consort Yuanshu's ecstasy was something that even the eunuchs couldn't stand hearing. They were so envious that they wanted to die. This Consort Yuanshu had monopolized the favour and pushed them all the way until spring. What was this?
However, even if they had such thoughts, they couldn't show it on their faces. After all, there was hope now. They just thought that after spring, it would really be like Consort Yuanshu said! Since the other party had given them hope, they had to curry favor with the other party even more incisively and vividly. Thus, someone said: "If it was Consort Yuanshu jiejie who was favoured more than twenty years ago, our days wouldn't be so hard. Consort Yuanshu jiejie is a magnanimous person, unlike Consort Yun, who is sharp and unkind. She won't see the Emperor and won't let us see him. In this concubine's opinion, it wasn't that the Emperor didn't want to go to the harem. It must have been that Consort Yun who instigated discord. Otherwise, how could the Emperor, who is in the prime of his life, hold it in for more than twenty years? "
Between women, any topic could be brought up. Once this topic was brought up, the people immediately agreed and began to criticize Imperial Concubine Yun. They even brought up the matter of Head Imperial Concubine Bu being smashed to death by Lord Bu. Of course, while criticizing Consort Yun, the most important thing was to praise Consort Yuanshu. These people said that Consort Yuanshu should only exist in the heavens and that it was Emperor Tianwu's good fortune for one of them. They made Consort Yuanshu feel a bit smug.
Someone even suggested: "Right now, the harem is Consort Yuanshu jiejie's world. As for the Empress, we can't help but give her some face. We can't go and provoke her. However, what is the meaning of Consort Yun still living alone in Winter Moon Palace? The Ninth Prince is no longer favoured. Shouldn't she also give up her Winter Moon Palace? "
"That's right, that's right. It should be given to Consort Yuanshu jiejie. Although none of us have entered that place, after so many years, who doesn't know that Winter Moon Palace is the most unique place in the imperial palace? Especially after the fire last time, when the Emperor rebuilt it for her, he threw in real gold, silver, and crystal! Consort Yuanshu jiejie, you should drive Consort Yun out of Winter Moon Palace. Such a magnificent place should be occupied by jiejie. How can you continue to let Consort Yun behave so atrociously? "
"That's right! Right now, Consort Yun has nothing to do with the harem! "
The people laughed even more happily. Someone thought of another matter: "Consort Yun is no longer favoured. The Ninth Prince is also no longer favoured. From now on, the Ninth Prince won't be as arrogant as before, right? We can't just let him wave the whip as he pleases. "
When Consort Yuanshu heard this, she finally spoke. She first sighed and said: "Ai! The Ninth Prince is the Emperor's youngest son, so it's inevitable that he's a bit spoiled. However, he's grown up now and has a family. Naturally, he can't be like before. The Emperor said that all sons are to be treated the same. From now on, he won't pamper anyone. No matter which child it is, they all have to follow the Dashun's rules. "
The liveliness in Cun Shan Palace continued until dinner time. The Emperor sent someone to invite Consort Yuanshu into the sedan chair under everyone's envious gazes. She was carried step by step by the palace servants towards Zhao He Hall.
At this time, Zhang Yuan was standing there and constantly looking around. When he saw Consort Yuanshu's sedan chair arrive, he hurriedly went forward and respectfully bowed: "This servant pays respect to Consort Yuanshu niang niang."
The sedan chair was stopped by Zhang Yuan. Consort Yuanshu, who was inside, frowned and asked with dissatisfaction: "Who is blocking ben gong's sedan chair?" In reality, she had already recognized Zhang Yuan. However, she was very dissatisfied with this eunuch who was by the Emperor's side and was biased towards the Ninth Prince. She didn't have a good temper when speaking.
Zhang Yuan had been observing people for many years in the palace. Naturally, he could tell that Consort Yuanshu didn't like him. However, he had no other choice. He braced himself and said: "This servant, Zhang Yuan, boldly blocked Consort Yuanshu niang niang's sedan chair. I hope niang niang will forgive this servant." As Zhang Yuan spoke, he knelt down and continued: "This servant has no other choice. There is something that I must ask of Consort Yuanshu niang, so I risked my life to block the sedan chair. Niang niang, please listen to this servant's words, alright?"
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