Chapter 48 The Noble Concubine Sees Red
Seeing this, Li Qingxiao also picked up a lilac and Yingzi. The aroma of clove and osmanthus blended together, with the full taste of Yingzi, which was more troublesome than what came out of the imperial dining room.
"Did you make this preserves yourself?" The queen asked, with some incredible things.
"It was done by the women of the people, and I asked the queen to accept it with care."
The queen smiled and said, "I think it takes a lot of time. The taste is really unique and delicious."
"If the mother likes it, the people will feel at ease."
"I didn't expect Yao Xiunu to have such a craft. It seems that she is not only beautiful, but also beautiful inside."
This sentence came from Li Qingxiao's mouth, and every sentence revealed her appreciation for Yao Yulu. After hearing this, Yao Yujiao showed a proud look, while Xiao Shufei looked dissatisfied and stared at the little girl angrily.
Yao Yulu was overjoyed. Unexpectedly, this small preserve was appreciated by the queen. It seemed that it was also thanks to the help of Aunt Lu and Ji Shuidong, and of course the internal supervisor Xiao Xuanzi.
At this time, the noble concubine sitting below also looked at the hexagonal wooden box in the queen's hand. Seeing this, the queen said, "The noble concubine must be pregnant and must be sour. Come and bring some for the noble concubine to taste."
The noble concubine was seen by the queen, and her face turned slightly red. I'm afraid that she was so greedy.
The emperor also said, "It's good for the noble concubine to eat more. It turns out to be a boy." After saying that, the emperor was looking forward to getting a boy. Everyone saw it. Over the years, concubines have rarely been pregnant, and those who are pregnant are also miscarriage for various reasons. They only hope that the noble concubine in front of him can give birth to a son for her.
The noble concubine smiled and said, "Thank you, Empress."
The internal supervisor took out some of the candied fruit in the hexagonal wooden box, put it in a delicate small plate, and sent it to the nobleman's table.
The queen said, "Your concubine, try it."
The noble concubine picked up an eight plum, put it into her mouth, and said, "It's really delicious. It tastes good and refreshing."
Yao Yulu is even more happy to see this. The taste of pregnant women is the most tricky. Even pregnant concubines appreciate the preserves, which seems to be really good to eat.
After the congratulatory gift, a maid sent a plate of pastries, which were available in Beijing and Cantonese style, and were also well made. At this time, the famous troupe in the capital entered the hall and performed a tribute to Ma Gu's birthday, which is exactly in line with today's topic.
The concubines all paid attention to the play being staged by the troupe, but the pregnant concubine tasted a few pieces of cakes in front of her from time to time, but after all, there was still a person in her body, and there was no one to worry about eating more.
Just as everyone was paying attention to the drama, the noble concubine suddenly covered her abdomen with her hands, screamed, with a painful look on her face, and fine sweat filled her forehead, and her hands tightly grasped the skirt.
Everyone was shocked. Seeing this, Li Qingxiao quickly shouted, "The imperial doctor! Hurry up and pass on to the doctor!"
The troupe was singing the ** part, but this sudden change ended the play. The foreman hurriedly took the actors to follow the instructions of the internal prison, and the emperor and queen hurried off the high platform, and the emperor ran a few steps to the noble concubine.
Li Qingxiao held the noble concubine's hand tightly and said, "Your concubine, what's wrong?"
"Your Majesty, my concubine... My concubine's stomach hurts." As she spoke, she covered her abdomen with her hands, her eyebrows were locked, and her teeth bit her lips and even shed a trace of blood.
"How could this happen? Hasn't the imperial doctor come yet?" Li Qingxiao asked urgently.
The people present looked even more different at this moment, and many concubines secretly showed a trace of relief, which showed how terrible the hearts of the people in the harem are.
Yao Yulu was a little afraid. After all, the noble concubine ate the preserves she made, which inevitably involved her, but she calmed down. There should be no problem with the candied she made by herself. Even if she was found out, she was innocent, but looking at the pain of the noble concubine in front of her, she was still a little panicked.
The queen also asked eagerly, "Your concubine, calm down, and the imperial doctor will come soon." With that, he gently wiped the sweat off the concubine's forehead with a handkerchief.
I only heard the noble concubine screaming. There was a trace of red under her long purple skirt. Looking carefully, it turned out to be blood.
The nobleman gently touched the wet skirt with her hand, soaked her bright red hand, and she fainted with a scream.
Li Qingxiao picked her up anxiously and called her name: "Your concubine, your concubine."
Li Qingxiao is so anxious. In fact, he cares more about the children in the noble concubine's womb. He has little friendship with him. The relationship between the two is ordinary. In addition, the noble concubine's appearance is ordinary, and he is rarely lucky. However, there is his bloodline in the belly of the noble concubine in front of him. It is also normal for him to be so anxious.
The concubines were frightened one after another, and the noble concubines who fainted and a little blood in front of them have never seen such a scene.
At this time, the imperial doctor came in a hurry and was about to say good to the emperor. The emperor quickly waved his hand and said, "Don't stick to etiquette. Let's see how the noble concubine is doing."
The imperial doctor quickly said yes, put a handkerchief on the noble concubine's wrist, touched the pulse and said, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid there are signs of bleeding."
"Quickly, carry the noble concubine back to bed." Li Qingxiao said quickly.
Several internal supervisors carefully accelerated their speed and quickly sent them back to the palace where the noble concubine lived.
At this moment, this originally good birthday party has become a tragic place. Li Qingxiao looked at the blood stains on the ground, afraid that the child would disappear like this. He was a little heartbroken. The queen came forward and comforted, "The emperor, don't worry too much. Noble concubines have their own appearance and will be fine."
Xiao Shufei's look is not like before. She said anxiously, "I don't know who did this. There must be something wrong with the food. Didn't the imperial doctor say that the fetus was stable a few days ago?"
Li Qingxiao looked at her and asked, "Food? Quickly inform the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Imperial Hospital to thoroughly investigate what the noble concubine has eaten and drank one by one. If I let me find out which one is the hell, I will definitely not let him go and damage the royal bloodline, and his crime should be punished!" Li Qingxiao's words were so domineering that the concubines present dared not say more.
He looked at the queen beside him and said, "Queen, I'm afraid I can't celebrate your birthday today. I'm going to see your concubine."
The queen said understandingly, "Your Majesty, go quickly. My concubine is not in the mood to celebrate her birthday anymore. At present, the matter of the noble concubine is still more important. I will go there after I deal with it.
Li Qingxiao looked at the queen's considerate appearance and was very grateful. He couldn't care about the chaotic scene in Fangyuan and hurried to the bedroom where the noble concubine lived.