PDLP Chapter 370 Believe
Chapter 370 Believe
Outside the palace, Yongzheng and his concubines were waiting anxiously.
Zhen Huan's hands were tightly tearing the handkerchief, and her eyes were fixed on the door without moving.
Seeing such a solemn atmosphere, the concubines relaxed a little.
Concubine Zhen stood aside, looking panicked. From time to time, she looked up at the door and muttered to herself, "Why is there no sound at all? Could something have happened?" Although her voice was not loud, it was particularly abrupt in the silent atmosphere.
Hearing her words, Yongzheng frowned: "Wei Lin, why are all the midwives outside?"
The imperial physician from the Imperial Medical Bureau and the six midwives sent by the Imperial Household Department all stood in a row, lowered their heads and counted on their fingers.
Wei Lin took a step forward and replied weakly, "Your Majesty, Concubine Wen is in the room."
He roughly knew what was going on in the room, but without Empress Wen's instructions, he didn't dare to say more.
"How can we deliver a baby without a nanny?" Yongzheng waved his hand, "You go in and take a look."
After receiving the emperor's order, the midwife immediately took small steps towards the palace gate.
"No!" Seeing this, Zhen Huan lost her usual composure and hurriedly stepped forward, blocking the door with her arms outstretched.
Looking at her actions, Yongzheng was a little puzzled, "What are you doing?"
Zhen Huan looked directly into Yongzheng's eyes and spoke clearly, "Your Majesty, Rong'er is inside."
"I know, but there's no movement inside. She doesn't even want someone to bring her water. I'm a little worried."
"Rong'er is inside, I trust her!"
Seeing Zhen Huan's persistence, Yongzheng's eyes softened and his tone became much gentler, trying to comfort her: "I know that you and Concubine Hui have a deep sisterly relationship, but her childbirth is of great importance. Mammy is only going in to help her. Don't worry!"
"Your Majesty, if Rong'er wants to help, she will speak. There is no news now, so we just have to wait!"
Zhen Huan clenched her hands into fists, the veins on her arms bulging slightly from the force, and every word seemed to burst out from the deepest part of her heart.
She knew that Shen Meizhuang's childbirth was dangerous, and her trust in An Lingrong was irreplaceable. She firmly believed that as long as Rong'er was inside, she would be able to handle everything.
The two were at a stalemate when Madam Shen stepped forward and knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, I also believe in Concubine Wen."
Yongzheng glanced sideways at Mrs. Shen who was kneeling on the ground, then shifted his gaze back to Zhen Huan who had a stubborn look on her face. He waved his hand, said no more, and continued to wait silently.
Time seemed to freeze in this tense atmosphere, and every second seemed extremely long.
Soon, Xiao Shi and several young eunuchs came up to them and saluted. "Your Majesty, just now these men attempted to force their way into Yonghe Palace. I held the palace gates and stopped them. Who knew they would be so bold? Even after being repelled, they still refused to give up and shouted loudly outside the palace. I had no choice but to apprehend them on the spot."
Yongzheng frowned: "What are they shouting about?"
"They said that Concubine Xi and Concubine Wen were wronged in Jingren Palace, and asked Concubine Hui to go and visit them."
As soon as these words came out, Zhen Huan's face turned ashen, and the anger on her face could no longer be concealed: "No wonder my sister went into labor suddenly, it turns out she was frightened by you!"
Mrs. Shen was completely confused. She had been with her daughter the whole day and hadn't heard anything. Her daughter was still enthusiastically writing music before she gave birth.
However, she knew very well that matters in the harem were complicated, so she chose to remain silent and just quietly observe how things developed.
Yongzheng's rage was completely ignited. He glanced coldly at the eunuchs who were forced to kneel on the ground, and his voice was filled with murderous intent: "Which palace are you from?"
Seeing this, Su Peisheng hurried forward a few steps, carefully looked at the person kneeling on the ground, and respectfully replied: "Your Majesty, this is the eunuch who sweeps the palace of Concubine Qi."
Concubine Hui is in labor and cannot bleed at this time.
"Send them to the Ministry of Punishment!"
"Yes!"
The sky gradually darkened, and the air around was as thick as ink.
Snowflakes tumbled down from the leaden sky, initially scattered but quickly becoming denser and denser, like a shower of jade from heaven, fluttering and dancing freely across every inch of the Forbidden City sky. The wind carried the flakes, whimpering through the palaces and buildings, emitting a low, plaintive murmur.
Although they were wearing thick clothes, the concubines had been kneeling all day without eating or drinking. The weak ones were already unable to stand steadily and leaned on the maids beside them.
Yongzheng stood aside, looking at the falling snow, his brows furrowed. His eyes showed both worry for Concubine Hui and impatience with the long wait.
He sighed softly, rubbed his temples, and turned to walk towards the main hall. The concubines followed him like stars surrounding the moon. In the blink of an eye, only Zhen Huan, Feng Ruozhao, Madam Shen, and Concubine Mu were left outside the back hall.
Zhen Huan took a deep breath, and the cold air instantly filled her chest. She gathered herself and turned to look at Feng Ruozhao beside her. "Sister Jingfei, please go check on the wet nurse and the child's supplies. I'll stay here."
Feng Ruozhao nodded slightly, "Okay, don't worry, sister, I will check it carefully." After that, she wrapped her cloak tightly around her body, hurried away with steady steps, and her figure soon disappeared in the wind and snow.
After Feng Ruozhao walked away, Zhen Huan turned her gaze to Concubine Mu.
Concubine Mu was petite, shivering slightly in the cold wind, her eyes filled with worry. Zhen Huan's gaze softened a bit, and she said softly, "Go to the main hall and rest. It's windy here, don't get too cold."
Concubine Mu bit her lips, which had turned purple from the cold, and said meekly, "Your Majesty, I will be worried about the Imperial Concubine even if I go. I am really uneasy. Why don't you wait here with me? Your Majesty, don't worry. I will keep quiet and won't disturb you."
Zhen Huan stared at Concubine Mu and saw sincere concern in her eyes. Her heart moved slightly, and she no longer forced it, but nodded gently.
Mrs. Shen stood there, her body swaying.
Zhen Huan saw this and felt distressed. She came to her side and held her cold hand tightly, "Don't worry, auntie, Rong'er is here, nothing will happen!"
Madam Shen raised her eyes and looked at Zhen Huan, tears glistening in her eyes. She nodded vigorously, her voice firm, "Yes, everything will be fine! Mei'er and the child will be safe. I believe in Concubine Wen, and I also believe in you."
After saying that, she took a deep breath, straightened her back, and tried to dispel the fear and worry in her heart.