What was the most bizarre news in the capital recently?
It was that when the Crown Princess gave birth, the evergreen tree beside the Imperial Mausoleum was struck by lightning, and there was also a fire near the capital. Most people did not receive such treatment when they were born, but it was better not to have such a miracle at all.
Some people said that the Imperial Grandchild was a demon who had descended to earth and would bring disaster to the entire country. Others said that this was a warning from the Heavens and the ancestors of the Yan family, because the Imperial Grandchild was not the Crown Prince's child, but the child of the Crown Princess and Prince Sheng.
Negative gossip was always more popular than praise, and it spread the fastest. Very quickly, the news of the crown princess having an affair with another person and giving birth to a demon star spread throughout the entire country. Even in some remote places, the rumor was that the crown princess had an illicit relationship with a wild man and gave birth to a monster that looked like a human but was not human and would bring disaster.
Although humans did not completely believe in the existence of gods and monsters, they were definitely in awe of them. Moreover, the rumors about the Emperor's grandson were so vivid that those who did not believe in it at first began to doubt it.
"So the rumors outside are that the Imperial Grandchild has three eyes, six arms, dark skin, and sharp fangs?" Hua Xi Wan sipped her tea and waved her fan as she laughed. "What nonsense is this?"
Red Tassel smiled and said, "No one outside has seen the Imperial Grandchild, so the rumors are getting more and more ridiculous. Isn't that normal?"
Hua Xi Wan smiled, but turned her head and thought that this was too much of a coincidence. A thunderstorm was coming, and the Crown Princess was about to give birth, but the lightning struck the evergreen tree in the Imperial Mausoleum and the house that was on fire. Although some property was destroyed, no one was hurt. It was as if someone knew that the house would be on fire and saved the people in advance.
"Bai Xia, when the house was on fire, who saved the people in the house?" She gently covered her lower abdomen. Today was her period. Not only could she not eat ice bowls, but she could not even put ice in the house. It was hot and uncomfortable. She really felt uncomfortable all over.
"I heard that a patrol team from the Guard Office happened to pass by and rescued them. Unfortunately, the fire was too big. Although they rescued them, some of the houses were burned down." Bai Xia knew that Hua Xi Wan was suffering from summer, so she fetched hot water to wipe her hands and face to cool her down. She wrung the handkerchief and handed it to Hua Xi Wan, continuing, "Coincidentally, this patrol team from the Guard Office used to be managed by Lord Zhang Hou. Later, when Lord Zhang went to the Dali Monastery, he appointed his deputy to fill the vacancy."
"Zhang Hou?" At the mention of this person, Hua Xi Wan first thought of his honest face and tall figure. "I heard that he suffered a lot in the Dali Monastery. I wonder how he is now?"
"A few days ago, someone impeached the Chancellor of the Dali Monastery. After the Chancellor of the Dali Monastery was removed, Lord Zhang filled the vacancy. Now, he is the Chancellor of the Dali Monastery." Bai Xia took the handkerchief that Hua Xi Wan had used. "People outside say that Lord Zhang is a fool who has a fool's fortune. They completely forget that not long ago, they mocked Lord Zhang for being stubborn and not worthy of praise."
"Most people are like that." After wiping her neck and arms, Hua Xi Wan felt that her body was finally not so sticky. She said in a good mood, "I think this Zhang Hou is quite lucky."
She raised her head to look outside the door. There was a sudden gust of wind outside, as if it was going to rain heavily again.
"Has Wang Ye returned to the fu?" She suddenly remembered that Yan Jinqiu seemed to be very busy recently. Although he still tried to squeeze out time to accompany her every day, from the speed at which he fell asleep at night, he must have used up several times more energy than usual.
"This servant is not sure. Why don't this servant go and ask?" Bai Xia looked at the loquat trees outside that were swaying due to the strong wind. She handed the basin to Red Tassel beside her and prepared to go out.
"It's going to rain soon. Don't go out." Hua Xi Wan walked to the door and enjoyed the power of the strong wind. Then, she pointed at Yan Jinqiu, whose robes were fluttering not far away. "Isn't that him back?"
Bai Xia turned her head and saw Wang Ye walking over with several attendants. She smiled and retreated to the side to stand still.
"The wind is so strong. Why are you standing at the door?" Yan Jinqiu entered the door and touched Hua Xi Wan's fingertips. He found that there was a thin layer of cold sweat on her hand. He asked worriedly, "Why are you sweating in such hot weather? Are you not feeling well?"
"I'm standing at the door because it's hot," Hua Xi Wan whispered in his ear. When she saw that his expression became uncomfortable, she stroked her belly and said, "Now you know what's going on?"
Yan Jinqiu coughed dryly and looked around at the servants. After waving his hand to ask them to leave, he picked up Hua Xi Wan and put her on the bed. Then, he reached out and gently rubbed her belly. "Since you're not feeling well, you can sleep for a while. I'll wake you up when it's time for dinner."
Perhaps because it was the first time Yan Jinqiu did this kind of thing, his movements were very unfamiliar and stiff. He didn't dare to use too much strength. After rubbing for a long time, he just wriggled on the spot. Hua Xi Wan complained discontentedly, "Are you rubbing my belly or tickling me?"
Yan Jinqiu increased his strength. After rubbing for a while, he saw that the person on the bed breathed evenly and fell asleep. Then, he gently withdrew his hand and covered her with the silk quilt.
Suddenly, there was a pitter-patter sound outside, as if a lot of rain had suddenly been poured from the sky. He walked to the window and looked at the banana tree that was swayed by the wind and rain. He narrowed his eyes in a very good mood.
Suddenly, there was a clap of thunder. He suddenly turned back to look at Hua Xi Wan on the bed. Seeing that she was not awakened by the thunder, he quickly walked to the edge of the bed and sat down. He reached out and gently patted the bulging quilt. Listening to the sound of rain outside the window, the tenderness in his eyes could almost melt people into a pool of clear water.
The sound of the rain did not bring about noise, but rather a kind of tranquility and peace.
When Hua Xi Wan woke up, she found someone sitting next to her. She turned her head and saw Yan Jinqiu leaning against the bed and reading a book. She covered her mouth and yawned, "The room is so dark. Why are you reading here?"
"It's fine. It's quiet here." Yan Jinqiu threw the book aside, got up and walked to the window. After closing the window, he sat down next to Hua Xi Wan again, "Dinner will be ready in a while. Get up and wash your face first." After saying that, he clapped his hands and the servants waiting outside filed in.
"Why did you close the window? It's so hot." Hua Xi Wan got down from the bed and reached out to let the servant girls help her dress.
"You just got out of bed. It's easy to get sick when it's hot and cold. Put on your clothes first." Yan Jinqiu sighed helplessly, "Tonight I ordered the kitchen to make only light dishes."
"Oh." Knowing that the other was being good to her, Hua Xi Wan was not someone who did not know what was good for her. She could only obediently put on her clothes and put on her makeup before letting the servants open the window.
She leaned against the window and enjoyed the wind. She didn't forget to pull Yan Jinqiu over to lie down with her. "How long has it been raining outside?"
"It started raining not long after you fell asleep." Yan Jinqiu reached out and tucked the hair that fell by her cheek behind her ear. Then he said, "You've been staying in the fu these days. Do you feel bored?" Recently, because of the tense political situation, all the fu had reduced entertainment activities. He was worried that Xi Wan would get sick from staying in the room all day.
Shaking her head, Hua Xi Wan said with a smile, "My purpose in life is to eat when I want to eat, sleep when I want to sleep, and not go out when I don't want to. No one can make me go out. It's tiring to go out. It's fine to be careful when you speak, but when you meet someone of high status, you still have to bow and flatter. Don't you think it's annoying? "
"I don't know how you got such a lazy personality." Yan Jinqiu laughed softly. "If you don't like to go out, then don't go out. There will be a day when you won't bow to anyone."
Hua Xi Wan: Haha, even if he became the emperor one day, even if he didn't let her bow, there was still the Empress Dowager above her. How could she not bow?
"Report! The Empress Dowager is critically ill! "
Hua Xi Wan swore that she definitely didn't mean to curse the Empress Dowager!
"What happened?" Yan Jinqiu's reaction was unexpectedly calm to Hua Xi Wan's expectations. She silently looked at Mutong who came in to report. Then she suddenly realized that every time something big happened, the person who reported to Yan Jinqiu was almost always Mutong.
Her gaze moved between Mutong and Yan Jinqiu. It seemed that Mutong was very trusted by Yan Jinqiu.
"I heard that in the afternoon, the Empress sent a plate of pastries to the Empress Dowager. Not long after the Empress Dowager ate, she felt unwell. Before the grand physician came, she spat out a mouthful of blood. When the grand physician came, he found that the Empress Dowager had been poisoned. The poison was the same as the pastries that the Empress sent."
The Empress brought pastries to poison the Empress Dowager? The Empress wasn't stupid. Why would she do such a stupid thing?
It seemed that the Empress had been schemed against.
"Where is the Empress?" Hua Xi Wan asked, "Has the Empress been imprisoned?"
"The people of the Dali Monastery have already taken the Empress to the Celestial Prison and are heavily guarded." Mutong stilled. "But the case has not been decided yet. The Empress Dowager is still unconscious."
"Prepare the carriage. Wang Fei and I are going into the palace to visit Imperial Grandmother." Yan Jinqiu pulled Hua Xi Wan's hand and said, "Let's go."
Mutong wanted to remind Wang Ye that his robe was slightly wrinkled and that he should change. But then he thought, maybe it was better not to change.
In the Celestial Prison, the Empress sat on the bed with her hair loose. While she was a suspect in poisoning the Empress Dowager, she was still the mother of the country. So no one dared to slight her. There was nothing lacking in the prison. The only thing she could not do was not leave.
The Crown Princess stood outside the prison door and looked at the Empress. She smiled coldly and said, "Muhou, are you well? Daughter-in-law has come to see you."
The Empress looked coldly at her and did not speak.
"You think that by working on the midwife, you can get rid of the mother and keep the child?" The Crown Princess sneered. "It is not so easy."
"What is there to be proud about giving birth to a yao star?" The Empress said disdainfully. "You think that an imperial grandson with such a reputation from birth can inherit the throne?"
The Crown Princess was silent for a moment and then suddenly said, "I never thought of having this child fight for the throne. When I married the Crown Prince in the past, I never thought that it would come to this. In the past, you were harsh on me, the Crown Prince ignored me, and even flirted with the other concubines in front of me. Did I have any complaints? "
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