PNB Chapter 105 Consort Fucha prepares 105
Chapter 105 Consort Fucha prepares 105
Nian Shilan was initially somewhat annoyed by the arrival of the big, fat orange cat.
Hearing that he could finally go to the Old Summer Palace to escape the summer heat, he instantly became happy.
Her beautiful eyes sparkled, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly as she asked, "Whom does Your Majesty wish to bring?"
"Of course Shilan will go, as will Consort Shu and her son."
I was also thinking of bringing along Consort Jing, Consort Jin and her daughter, and Consort Xin and her daughter.
But now that they are further along in their pregnancy, I fear the long journey will harm them.
After listening, Nian Shilan nodded slightly, indicating that she agreed with the emperor's concerns, and said:
"His Majesty's considerations are very thorough."
However, in my humble opinion, it would be better to ask them for their own wishes.
I've heard that some pregnant women are particularly sensitive to heat. If they also wish to seek refuge from the heat,
"Your Majesty can simply arrange for more people to take good care of her."
Big Fatty Orange agreed, saying that Shilan had become much more sensible.
She's even started to think about others.
A hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes, and he nodded and smiled:
"Shilan is so thoughtful!"
Nian Shilan smiled and then asked:
"Besides these people, does Your Majesty wish to bring anyone else?"
The chubby orange cat pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke:
"Hmm... Consort Fang, Noble Lady Chun, Noble Lady Hui, and Consort Lian, bring them along too."
After a pause, the chubby orange cat said, "Let's bring Consort Qi and her son along too."
Nian Shilan frowned slightly and asked in confusion:
"Does Your Majesty not intend to bring the Empress along?"
Big Fat Orange waved its hand gently and explained:
"Let the Empress stay in the palace and take good care of the Empress Dowager."
Upon hearing this, Nian Shilan was secretly pleased, but she didn't show it much on her face, only replying softly:
"That's fine too."
Nian Shilan thought for a moment and then asked, "Then have all of us gone to the Yuanmingyuan?"
But how should I handle the palace affairs under my control?
Or should it be returned to the Empress?
The chubby orange-haired man frowned deeply; he had completely forgotten about palace affairs!
He took all the people in charge of palace affairs to the Yuanmingyuan.
It seems that only the Empress is left in the palace to manage palace affairs.
But the chubby orange cat didn't want to hand over palace affairs to the Empress, fearing that doing so would cause further turmoil in the palace.
After much deliberation, the chubby orange finally spoke:
"Don't worry, Shilan. You can leave a few capable people to manage these matters first."
In addition, I will appoint two more experienced and reliable head maids to assist me.
If a major event occurs in the palace, they will have difficulty handling it.
"Then let them send someone to deliver the message to the Yuanmingyuan."
After saying that, he gently patted Nian Shilan's hand, signaling her to rest assured.
Upon hearing this, Nian Shilan's lips curled up slightly, and she secretly mocked the Empress.
But on the surface, he obediently replied, "Everything is up to Your Majesty."
Big Fat Orange then instructed, "From now on, this matter will be handled by you, Shilan."
Inform those accompanying you to pack their belongings and prepare as soon as possible.
He also inquired whether Consort Jing and others wished to go to the Yuanmingyuan Garden, and insisted on finalizing the list of accompanying personnel as soon as possible.
Nian Shilan replied, "Yes, Your Majesty, rest assured, I will make the arrangements."
"Well, thank you for your hard work, Shilan. I have some official business to attend to, so I'll be leaving now." Big Orange said.
Nian Shilan respectfully saw off the Emperor.
After seeing off the big fat orange, Nian Shilan leaned lazily against the tatami.
He waved gently, signaling Songzhi beside him to come forward.
Nian Shilan: "Songzhi, go quickly and inform Consort Shu, Consort Fang, Noble Lady Chun, Noble Lady Hui, and Consort Lian."
Also, Consort Qi and the Third Prince
Tell them to prepare for their trip to the Old Summer Palace.
"Then go and ask Consort Jing, Consort Jin, and Consort Xin if they are going to the Yuanmingyuan Garden."
Songzhi accepted the order and left, walking lightly out of Yikun Palace.
Songzhi's first stop was Yanxi Palace.
Ye'er was standing in a cool spot in the courtyard listening to the young palace maids chatting when suddenly a young eunuch came to report:
"Aunt Songzhi is here!"
She quickly turned her head and saw Songzhi walking towards her with a smile on her face.
Ye'er smiled and quickly stepped forward to greet him, saying:
"Sister Songzhi, what brings you to Yanxi Palace today?"
Could it be that Her Highness the Imperial Noble Consort has something to instruct her on?
Songzhi asked, "Sister Ye'er, is Consort Shu still free these days?"
"Sister Songzhi, my lady should be free right now."
"Sister, please wait here for a moment while I go and inform them."
After saying that, he turned around and quickly walked into the hall.
Inside the palace, Fucha Peiyun was teasing the Sixth Prince, who was crawling around on the couch, with a broad smile on her face.
The little one was attracted by the plush toy in her hands, drooling as he crawled forward.
Upon hearing Ye'er's report, Fucha Peiyun couldn't help but feel puzzled:
The weather is so hot, what did Nian Shilan send Songzhi over for?
"Then please invite her in quickly."
Having received permission, Ye'er quickly replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."
He then quickly returned to the front of the palace and brought Songzhi in.
Upon entering the hall, Songzhi respectfully bowed to Fucha Peiyun.
Fucha Peiyun smiled and gestured for her to stand up.
He then secretly gave Ye'er a wink, and Ye'er nodded knowingly before quietly leaving the main hall.
Songzhi curtsied and said, "This servant greets the Noble Consort Shu."
Fucha Peiyun said, "No need for formalities. Did your mistress send you here today for some business?"
Songzhi: "It's been hot lately, and His Majesty is preparing to take the ladies of the palace to the Yuanmingyuan Garden to escape the heat."
Her Majesty instructed me to inform Her Majesty to prepare.
After Songzhi explained his purpose, Fucha Peiyun couldn't help but show her delight.
This is really good news.
Finally, I can go to the Old Summer Palace!
It's been really hot lately, but she seems to be doing okay.
After all, as a plant fairy, this level of popularity is tolerable.
But Hongchang is still so young, and he can't use too much ice to cool off.
Fortunately, she still has some spiritual power, which can help cool down Yanxi Palace.
But she couldn't make it too obvious.
Being able to escape the summer heat at the Old Summer Palace now is truly wonderful.
As if suddenly remembering something, Fucha Peiyun quickly asked:
"Songzhi, besides your lady and me, who else is His Majesty bringing along this time?"
Songzhi smiled and said:
"Your Highness, the Emperor will also be bringing Consort Qi and Consort Fang with him this time."
Consort Chun, Consort Hui, and Consort Lian are always present.
As for Consort Jing, Consort Jin, and Consort Xin, they are all in their late pregnancy and their health is not good.
My mother told me to go and ask them if they were going or not.
Fucha Peiyun said, "Alright, I understand. It's too much trouble for you to make this trip in this sweltering heat."
Songzhi replied, "This is all what this servant should do."
Having finished her business, Songzhi was preparing to take her leave.
Just then, Ye'er came over with a tray on which was a bowl of steaming mung bean soup.
"Sister Songzhi, it's so hot, and you still have to run around. You should have a bowl of mung bean soup to cool off."
Songzhi was slightly taken aback, then smiled and thanked her:
"Thank you for your kindness, Consort Shu."
"I also want to thank Sister Ye'er for being so thoughtful." After saying that, she took the mung bean soup and sipped it lightly.
"This mung bean soup is so delicious! Who made it? It tastes amazing!"
Ye'er said, "This is Wang Mama's cooking from our palace; it's the best way to beat the summer heat."
Songzhi put down the bowl and curtsied again.
"Your Highness, I won't stay any longer. I still need to deliver messages to the other ladies."
"Okay, go ahead."
Early in the morning, Fucha Peiyun had Ye'er and the others prepare things for their trip to the Yuanmingyuan.
Songzhi hurriedly left Yanxi Palace, passing through winding corridors and courtyards.
Soon they arrived at Xianfu Palace, where Consort Jing resided.
She stopped, gently adjusted her skirt and hair ornaments, and then slowly walked into the palace gate.
As soon as she arrived outside the palace, a sharp-eyed eunuch spotted her.
Soon, Jixiang, who was by Consort Jing's side, came out to greet her.
"Sister Songzhi has arrived. Please wait a moment while I go and announce her arrival."
Jixiang smiled and said this, then turned and went into the hall.
Not long after, Jixiang came out and invited Songzhi inside.
Upon entering the hall, Songzhi immediately spotted Consort Jing, Feng Ruozhao, seated at the head of the hall.
At this moment, Feng Ruozhao, heavily pregnant, was reading a book on the couch.
Hearing footsteps, she looked up, her gaze falling on Songzhi, a gentle smile appearing on her face.
"Miss Songzhi, what brings you here today? Does Her Highness the Imperial Noble Consort have any instructions?"
Feng Ruozhao put down the book in her hand and asked softly.
Songzhi used to be very arrogant in front of Feng Ruozhao, but ever since she understood her mistress's true situation...
Songzhi also restrained her attitude towards the concubines in the harem, except for Zhen Huan and others.
Songzhi bowed and said, "Your Highness, it is hot these days, and His Majesty intends to take all the ladies of the harem to the Yuanmingyuan Garden to escape the heat."
Now that your little one is quite far along in your pregnancy, I wonder if you'll be able to handle the long journey.
"Let me ask you, are you going to the Yuanmingyuan this time?"
Upon hearing this, Feng Ruozhao was first taken aback, then overjoyed.
Then he hesitated again.
She certainly wanted to go; she had been feeling rather bored in the palace lately.
She was extremely careful after finally getting pregnant, and dared not use too much ice.
The Yuanmingyuan Garden is beautiful and refreshing, much more comfortable than this palace.
But with her baby so far along, the bumpy journey was truly worrying for her.
But she was worried that the weather would be too hot for her to handle, and she couldn't make up her mind no matter what she thought about.
Feng Ruozhao slowly began to speak:
"Please trouble Miss Songzhi to go back and inform the Imperial Noble Consort that I am grateful for Her Highness's concern."
Feng Ruozhao paused, then continued, "The weather has indeed been hot these days."
Since becoming pregnant, I've become particularly sensitive to heat. I'd also like to go to the Yuanmingyuan Garden to cool off.
But I am quite pregnant, and I don't know if I can withstand the exertion.
I'm not sure about this matter right now; let me think about it.
Later, I will have Jixiang go to Lingkun Palace to report my decision.
Songzhi used to just say, "Go if you want, don't go if you don't."
However, she dared not say that now, and after a slight hesitation, she said:
"This servant will convey the message to my mistress."
"But Your Highness, Consort Jing, you should make up your mind quickly."
Feng Ruozhao breathed a sigh of relief, took a bracelet off her wrist, and slipped it onto Songzhi's wrist.
"Thank you for your help, Miss Songzhi."
Songzhi was delighted to receive a bracelet with a flawless, unblemished surface.
The smile on his face grew even brighter.
"This is what I should do. I still have to go to the palaces of other concubines."
"Your Consort Hui is also going to the Yuanmingyuan this time. Please send a servant to inform her."
Feng Ruozhao: "Okay."
After leaving Zhuxiu Palace, Songzhi went straight to Consort Jin's Jingyang Palace.
At this time, Consort Jin was taking a nap. Upon hearing that Songzhi had arrived, she quickly tidied her clothes and summoned her.
Songzhi explained his purpose, and Cao Qinmo asked who was going.
Knowing that her situation was similar to that of Consort Jing, who had not yet made up her mind whether to go or not...
She also said she would think about it.
Songzhi felt helpless, realizing that going to Consort Xin's palace later would probably be a wasted trip.
Songzhi might have given Cao Qinmo a hard time in the past, but now she would never dare to.
If it weren't for Cao Qinmo's help, her mistress would have been schemed against countless times.
"Your Highness, you must make up your mind quickly."
Cao Qinmo had Yinxiu give Songzhi a purse.
Cao Qinmo said, "Don't worry, Miss Songzhi, I won't make things difficult for the Imperial Noble Consort."
Songzhi knew that although Cao Qinmo was already a concubine, she was neither favored nor from an outstanding family.
Songzhi naturally wouldn't mind the purse she received.
Songzhi said, "Alright, this servant still needs to go to the palaces of the other consorts. Please inform Consort Chun and Consort Lian in your palace."
Tell them to prepare for their trip to the Old Summer Palace.
Cao Qinmo said, "Okay."
After Songzhi left, Cao Qinmo asked Yinxiu to help her redo her makeup.
Yinxiu asked in confusion, "Your Majesty, it's so hot outside. Where are you going after you've finished getting ready?"
Cao Qinmo "went to Yanxi Palace".
While combing Cao Qinmo's hair, Yinxiu couldn't help but say:
"Your Highness, what are we going to see Consort Shu for?"
Cao Qinmo: "It's so hot today, I also want to go to the Old Summer Palace."
However, with my belly so big, I'm afraid something might happen to me on the way.
I should go and ask Consort Shu if she has any ideas.
I could have chosen not to go to the Yuanmingyuan, but the Empress stayed in the palace.
I also fear that the Empress might use underhanded tactics to harm the child in my womb.
Yinxiu: "Your Majesty, the news that you are carrying a princess has not been released."
Why would the Empress possibly harm you?
Cao Qinmo: "What if the Empress doesn't believe me? Even if the Empress does believe me..."
We also need to be wary of her resorting to desperate measures.
Yinxiu said, "Your Majesty is wise."
Cao Qinmo said, "It would be safer for us to stay with Consort Shu."
I suspect that Consort Jing will also consult Consort Shu's opinion.
Yinxiu said, "This servant understands."
After Songzhi went to Consort Xin's Changchun Palace,
When Consort Xin heard that Consort Jing and Consort Jin had not yet decided whether to go to the Yuanmingyuan Garden...
Consort Xin also said she needed to think about it some more.
After making sure everyone had been notified, Songzhi returned to Lingkun Palace to report back to Nian Shilan.
After learning that the Emperor had decided to go to the Yuanmingyuan, the Empress of Jingren Palace went directly to discuss the matter with Nian Shilan.
Not only did they bypass her, the empress, but they also wanted to abandon her in the palace.
Another bout of impotent rage involving throwing and smashing things.
After finally calming down, she thought of the several pregnant women in the palace.
They started plotting to take advantage of this opportunity to do something underhanded.
Upon returning to Yikun Palace, Songzhi respectfully reported to Nian Shilan:
"Your Majesty, all the ladies-in-waiting have been notified."
Consort Jing, Consort Jin, and Consort Xin haven't made up their minds yet.
I'll give you an answer later, Your Majesty.
Nian Shilan was somewhat displeased upon hearing this, wanting the list to be finalized sooner rather than later.
Maybe we can go to the Old Summer Palace sooner.
Nian Shilan: "You can't even make up your mind about this? Forget it, you've already gone through all that trouble, go and rest."
"Smelling of sweat"
Songzhi knew that although her empress said she disliked her, she was actually concerned about her.
He hurriedly expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Nian Shilan lazily lay back down on the couch, her brows furrowed and her face showing annoyance.
She kept urging the palace maids beside her: "Hurry up!"
"Can't you see I'm suffering from the heat? Fan yourself harder! Haven't you eaten?"