PNB Chapter 556: The Mad Concubine Reappears, and the Virtuous Concubine Panics
Chapter 556: The Mad Concubine Reappears, and the Virtuous Concubine Panics
Now that the imperial decree granting the marriage between Prince Li and Shu He had been issued, Shu He's status as the princess was set in stone. To curry favor with the emperor, everyone ignored the fact that the two hadn't yet been married and simply referred to Shu He as "Prince Li's Consort."
After hearing everyone's doubts, the displeasure on Emperor Qiwen's face gradually dissipated.
Seeing this, Liu Qin stepped forward and said, "My Lords, please be patient. Prince Li and his wife have already arrived, but they are currently busy and will be here later!"
Everyone nodded and temporarily put aside their doubts.
Ming Yan and the others in the women's section had excitement and anticipation on their faces, while some even sneered, "Hey, what do you think? If the beautiful Prince Li drags an ugly, fat woman in later, will people laugh at him?"
The people around who heard this covered their mouths and laughed.
Is this even a guess? Of course!
A young lady next to Ming Yan said, "Sister Ming, when that fat woman comes, go stand next to her and suggest to the Emperor that she perform a show!"
"Let's see what kind of abilities this 'Prince Li's Consort' possesses to deserve the prestigious position of Princess!!"
"Sister Ming, Qin'er is right! I heard you prepared some jazz dance that's been around since Xiaoxiang Tower. It's going to be a big hit!"
"Perhaps after Prince Li compares you with that fat woman, he will realize how huge the gap between people is! Then, the prince might admire you and marry you as his concubine!"
After all, the position of the principal wife has been decided by the emperor's decree, and it should be impossible to change her. However, being a concubine of Prince Li is still not bad.
Hearing this, Ming Yan's face showed a bit of anticipation and pride, and his eyes showed a bit of certainty and confidence in victory.
Although she is not stunningly beautiful and cannot compare to the fifth princess of Beidi, she can still easily outshine an ugly fat woman!
Maybe by then, she will really be favored by the prince!
Just as he was thinking smugly, he heard Zheng Zihe in front of the palace speak again, "Your Majesty, I heard that Prince Li's wife is a doctor and has treated countless injured soldiers in Beisha City. I wonder if this is a rumor or a fact?"
Emperor Qiwen looked at Zheng Zihe with dissatisfaction on his face. He always felt that Zheng Zihe had some bad intentions.
But I can't figure out his intentions.
"Of course it's true! Countless Beisha City soldiers testified to this matter, how could it be false?"
Liu Qin could see the emperor's displeasure and immediately stepped forward and said, "Captain Zheng, the emperor's decree has been issued, and everything he said is true. What's the matter? Captain Zheng, are you doubting the emperor's decree and saying that what you said is false?"
"Eunuch Liu has misunderstood. That's not what I meant." Zheng Zihe lowered his head and explained, "It's just that my mother has been extremely sad these past few days and has been unwell. I heard that the princess's divine medical skills can revive the dead and turn bones into flesh. It's a miracle!"
"I, your humble servant, would like to ask Your Majesty to grant me a favor and ask Princess Li to take my mother's pulse..."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Qiwen's frown relaxed and he breathed a sigh of relief inexplicably.
So it’s because of this!
I wondered what he was going to do!
"Seventh Brother's wife knows medicine, so taking the pulse of the Duke of Zheng's wife shouldn't be a difficult task."
"But Zihe, there are so many doctors in the Imperial Hospital, why does Princess Li need to do it herself?"
After saying this, Emperor Qiwen looked at Liu Qin and asked, "Is Zhang Qiong in the Imperial Hospital? Ask him to come and diagnose the wife of Duke Zheng."
Liu Qin agreed and was about to leave when he saw the wife of Duke Zheng stand up with a slightly excited look on her face.
"Your Majesty! I simply heard that Princess Li's medical skills are miraculous, and I wanted to see them for myself!"
"Although the princess' status is noble, I still hope that Your Majesty, considering the great changes that have befallen my Zheng family, will have mercy on me and allow me to recover soon and suffer less!"
A low murmur of discussion was heard in the hall.
Emperor Qiwen's expression froze slightly, and he felt obviously dissatisfied.
What does the great change that has befallen your Zheng family have to do with the imperial family? Why should you let the daughter-in-law of an imperial family treat you?
No sense of propriety!
Zheng Zihe also saw the emperor's displeasure, but for the sake of what was to come, he still spoke up, "Your Majesty, the princess is kind-hearted and compassionate. I believe she will not refuse this matter. Please grant your permission!"
Zhang Zhirou was listening to these words, and her palms were sweating from nervousness.
The Zheng family is clearly trying to test Sister He!
Could it be that they have already guessed Sister He’s identity?
Just as Emperor Qiwen was considering whether to agree, several people walked in from outside the hall.
"Captain Zheng's request is so sincere. If my wife doesn't agree, won't the world think that Princess Li is cold and heartless, and has only a reputation for nothing?"
The sound is soft and low, like the rich sound of a bamboo flute, warm and smooth like jade, full and lustrous, which makes people feel moved when listening to it.
"It's Prince Li!!"
"And there are the King of Western Chu and the Queen of Western Chu!"
When the officials at the banquet saw the people coming in, they recognized Baili Moqing and the King of Western Chu at the first sight, but there were also some people they did not recognize.
"Hey, why are there two young women? Which one is Prince Li's wife?"
The ladies in the women's area also looked at the people who came in.
The girls around Mingyan were puzzled: "Why don't we see that fat woman? Could it be that she's too embarrassed to come?"
The others shook their heads, but their eyes couldn't hide their amazement as they looked at the two stunning women who came in last.
"Who are those two? Why have I never seen them before?"
"so beautiful!"
Baili Moqing and the King of Western Chu walked side by side, followed by two women in luxurious clothes and dignified temperament, and behind them followed two stunning women walking side by side.
"That's, Concubine Qing?!"
Suddenly, someone exclaimed.
Someone who had followed Baili Mo Ran and had the good fortune to meet Concubine Qing a few times recognized her immediately, "Yes! It's Concubine Qing!"
"Has Concubine Qing recovered?!"
Concubine De stared at the woman she hadn't seen for a long time. Seeing her standing in front of her alive and well, she couldn't hide the panic on her face.
"how come……"
Emperor Qiwen's gaze also fell on Concubine Qing. Looking at the woman who was almost the same as she was five years ago, he was greatly shocked.
Isn't she crazy?
Didn’t the imperial physician say there was no hope of recovery?
how come……?
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to His Majesty. Long live the Emperor, long, long live the Emperor!"
Concubine Qing walked to the front and saluted Emperor Qiwen first, followed by Baili Moqing, King of Western Chu and others, who also saluted Emperor Qiwen.
Emperor Qiwen waved his hand perfunctorily, signaling them to stand up, his motionless eyes fixed on Concubine Qing.
Looking at her eyes that were as clear and gentle as ever, he felt deeply moved, and at the same time, a sense of guilt was slowly rising in his heart.
"Concubine Qing, are you alright?"
Concubine Qing stood up straight, her thin but beautiful face full of joy and excitement.
"Your Majesty, I am fine. I miss you!"
Defei was so shocked that she almost stood up.
She, remembered everything?!
"Your Majesty, where is our Ran'er?"