Chapter 61 Consort Fucha's Mother Enters the Palace
Chapter 61 Consort Fucha's Mother Enters the Palace
Empress Fucha Peiyun of Yanxi Palace is about to give birth.
The four midwives and four wet nurses prepared by the Fucha family entered the palace through arrangements made by the Imperial Household Department.
These eight candidates were all selected by Lady Fucha herself after careful consideration and evaluation.
After rounds of screening and rigorous selection, four experienced and highly skilled individuals were finally chosen.
Moreover, there were midwives with clean backgrounds and a similar number of wet nurses.
After Fucha Peiyun met these midwives and wet nurses, she discovered that someone had tampered with their services.
One of the midwives was affiliated with the Empress and the Empress Dowager, and one of the wet nurses was also affiliated with the Empress Dowager.
The Empress is truly persistent; even after being confined to her quarters three times, she still hasn't given up on her desire to have an abortion.
And then there's the Empress Dowager, that old hag, who's always thinking about the Ulanara family and her fourteenth son.
Hmph, once she gives birth, she'll definitely send her a big gift.
Now we can use these midwives and wet nurses to lower their guard.
Once you enter her Yanxi Palace, everyone is her person.
These people, besides having powerful backers, are all capable individuals, and she can easily control them.
There's no need to spend the effort to find someone else.
Fucha Peiyun is about to give birth, and according to custom, Lady Fucha can enter the palace to accompany her during childbirth.
Fucha Peiyun thought to herself, just waiting for Lady Fucha to enter the palace.
A few days later, Fucha Peiyun finally got to see the day when Lady Fucha entered the palace.
Early in the morning, Fucha Peiyun specially instructed her trusted maid Ye'er to go to the palace gate to greet her mother.
According to palace rules, women of noble birth entering the palace should first go to Kunning Palace to pay their respects to the Empress.
However, the current empress is still under house arrest, so there is no need to go to the empress's palace.
After receiving Lady Fucha, Ye'er took her straight to Yanxi Palace.
Before long, a noblewoman dressed in a magnificent wedding gown was seen walking slowly in the distance.
She was extremely well-mannered, and her every move exuded elegance and grace.
This person was none other than Lady Fucha, who had dressed up especially carefully today.
All so that he could see his long-lost daughter in the best possible light.
Finally, the mother and daughter were reunited.
Fucha Peiyun hurried forward, her eyes glistening with tears of emotion, wanting to support Madam Fucha.
Lady Fucha avoided Fucha Peiyun's hand and curtsied.
"This humble woman greets Consort Shu, wishing her boundless blessings and peace."
Seeing this, Fucha Peiyun quickly reached out to help Lady Fucha up, saying with a hint of reproach:
"Mother, we're family, there's no need for these formalities."
As she spoke, she gently patted Lady Fucha's arm, trying to help her relax.
Lady Fucha smiled slightly and replied earnestly:
"Your Majesty, these courtesies must not be disregarded! You are currently in a difficult situation in the palace."
She had finally achieved the rank of concubine, and now a prince was about to be born.
I wonder how many eyes are on you!
"Of course, your mother can't let herself hold you back."
Fucha Peiyun took Fucha Madam's hand and said, "Mother, don't worry, the palace is now a united front."
No one can let the news from my palace out.
Lady Fucha felt both gratified and heartbroken, saying, "My son has grown up now."
Fucha Peiyun: "Mother, you've finally entered the palace! I've missed you so much since I entered the palace!"
Lady Fucha looked at her daughter with loving eyes, gently stroking her hair, and asked with concern:
Lady Fucha asked, "Your Majesty, how have you been in the palace these past few days? Have you suffered any grievances?"
Fucha Peiyun said, "Mother, don't worry. Just look at Yanxi Palace; you'll know how could your daughter suffer any injustice."
Lady Fucha looked towards Yanxi Palace and found it to be indeed magnificent and elegant.
Lady Fucha nodded slightly.
"This Yanxi Palace is so exquisite; it seems the Empress is indeed living a very comfortable life."
However, Your Majesty must not be careless; the people in the inner palace are treacherous.
Fucha Peiyun smiled and agreed, "Mother's teachings are correct, I understand. However, I am not without means."
Lady Fucha looked at Fucha Peiyun's protruding belly with a face full of worry and tenderness.
This is her grandson, the hope of the Fucha family.
"When we received your message at home last time, it really gave your father and me quite a fright!"
Who could have imagined that the seemingly dignified and virtuous empress would be such a ruthless person?
As she spoke, she gently patted her chest, seemingly still somewhat frightened.
Fortunately, my son was able to see through her true colors in time and saved the child.
Otherwise, my son's days in this deep palace will be unbearable.
Sigh, it's all your father's fault and those fools in the family.
"I was so blind to let you go and seek refuge with that Empress; my son almost fell into the tiger's den!"
Lady Fucha shook her head and sighed, while gently stroking Fucha Peiyun's hand.
Hearing her mother's words, Fucha Peiyun smiled faintly and comforted her:
"Mother, please don't worry about this anymore. Those unpleasant things are all in the past."
Let's look ahead.
Lady Fucha nodded, but her doubts were not completely dispelled, and she immediately followed up with another question:
"Was Consort Wan's miscarriage some time ago also caused by that person in secret?"
Fucha Peiyun pursed her lips, then nodded slightly and said in a low voice:
"It was that person who did it. She's completely gone mad now."
They couldn't bear to hear the cries of infants coming from the palace.
Any pregnant concubine would become a thorn in her side.
Lady Fucha frowned and said indignantly:
"If that's the case, why doesn't the Emperor depose her?"
Every time something happens, all they do is put people under house arrest?
Fucha Peiyun sighed helplessly and explained:
"As long as the Empress Dowager is alive, the Empress will not be deposed. Besides, that woman is the younger sister of the late Empress Chun Yuan."
Upon hearing this, Lady Fucha couldn't help but snort coldly, her face showing displeasure:
"Hmph, I wonder what the Empress Dowager is really thinking."
Now that she's quite old, instead of enjoying her retirement in the palace with her grandchildren, she insists on meddling in the affairs of the harem.
And then there's Empress Chun Yuan, who, despite being from the Manchu Banner family, acted like a prostitute from Yangzhou.
I wonder what the Emperor saw in her. Luckily, she died young, otherwise this harem..."
Fucha Peiyun: "Most men like this kind of guy, so don't worry about him."
Lady Fucha immediately realized that her daughter hadn't put much thought into winning the Emperor's heart.
That's good, too much concern for the emperor in the harem isn't a good thing.
After thinking for a moment, Fucha Peiyun told Madam Fucha about the midwife and wet nurse.
Lady Fucha's face immediately changed. "What should we do? They've really gone too far."
Then Mother will go and prepare a few more midwives and wet nurses.
Fucha Peiyun quickly comforted her, saying, "Mother, don't worry. Now that I know about this, I've naturally thought of a way to deal with it."
I've already got these midwives and wet nurses under my control; these will suffice for me.
Lady Fucha said, "This, this is not quite appropriate."
Fucha Peiyun's gaze was firm as she shook her head and explained:
"Mother, if we go looking for someone else now, let alone whether we'll have enough time..."
Even if you can find the right person, who can guarantee that they will be reliable?
The Empress Dowager came from a bondservant family, and her network of connections was intricate and her influence extended throughout the palace and the court.
If she really wants to get involved, she'll always find a way to plant her own people in the mess.
Rather than taking such a risk, it would be better to keep the existing people for now.
After listening, Lady Fucha remained silent for a moment, then slowly nodded and sighed:
"Since my son has made up his mind, then I will not say anything more."
However, the Empress Dowager's actions this time are really too much. Does she really think that the Fucha family has no one to rely on?
No, I must quickly write a letter home to inform the master of the situation in the palace, so that he can think of a way to deal with it.
Fucha Peiyun grasped Madam Fucha's hand. "Mother, don't rush this. Let me give birth to the child first."
Fucha Peiyun whispered her arrangements in Madam Fucha's ear.
Lady Fucha smiled and nodded, then said slowly:
"Very well, let's do as my son says. My son is indeed wise."
The method she came up with was so appropriate; it was Mother who acted too impulsively.
She sighed softly, her eyes filled with tenderness and admiration for her daughter.
Fucha Peiyun smiled slightly and said softly:
"Mother, you are so anxious because you care too much about your daughter. As the saying goes, concern can lead to confusion."
She reached out and took her mother's hand, conveying warmth and comfort.
Looking at her daughter's gentle face, Lady Fucha felt immense comfort in her heart:
"Seeing my son so calm and methodical in handling the situation, I feel much more at ease."
The baby in your womb is about to be born. How have you been lately?
Do you have any physical discomfort?
Does your back hurt? Are your feet swollen? And do your legs often cramp?
A string of concerned words came out of his mouth like a machine gun.
Fucha Peiyun gently stroked her prominently protruding belly and softly replied:
"The baby in my belly is very well-behaved and not very naughty."
My back doesn't hurt as long as I don't sit or stand for too long.
Moreover, thanks to the meticulous care of the nanny bestowed by the Emperor, the meals and nourishment were just right.
So my feet were only slightly swollen, and I didn't experience any cramps by evening.
Lady Fucha gently patted her daughter's hand, a hint of regret on her face:
"That's good. It's just that Mother didn't think it through before!"
I never thought of bringing a capable and useful nanny with you into the palace.
The palace is full of rules and schemes.
Having an experienced nanny to assist with your care would likely reduce the amount of grievances and schemes you suffer.
Fucha Peiyun shook her head slightly and smiled as she comforted her mother:
"Mother, please don't blame yourself. Even without the nanny by my side, I will act with caution and care."
As long as my daughter doesn't have any bad intentions, the nanny bestowed by the Emperor will take good care of her.
Lady Fucha: "By the way, the matter that Her Majesty asked your father to handle in the last letter, your father has already taken care of it."
"Tomorrow at court, your father will submit a memorial to the Emperor."
Fucha Peiyun felt relieved and nodded, thus taking another step closer to her goal.
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