books44 Chapter 2909 I think I've seen you somewhere
Chapter 2909 I think I've seen you somewhere
After autumn, the weather gradually turns cooler.
Concubine Chen's health was also getting worse. She used to travel between the Palace of Tranquil Longevity and her own bedroom every day, but now she spent most of her time in her bedroom taking care of her pregnancy and rarely went out.
The emperor sent people to guard her closely, and no accidents have happened until now.
Many ladies from both the inner and outer courts wanted to enter the palace to get close to Concubine Chen under the pretext of showing concern, or to sound out the emperor, but they were all turned away by the emperor, who did not allow anyone to disturb Concubine Chen's pregnancy.
On the surface, he was concerned about Concubine Chen and took good care of her. But from another perspective, wasn't he isolating her from everyone?
However, Concubine Chen was wrapped in the honey of honor and favor and was completely unaware of it.
It was not until late autumn that a black-clad guard whom Shi Li had never seen before came in the rain to ask for an audience with the emperor.
The emperor was originally with Concubine Chen, but when he saw this person, he immediately withdrew and took him to the study to talk and discuss matters.
Concubine Chen had long been deceived by the emperor and didn't think much about it, nor did she feel anything unusual. However, Shi Li sensed something was wrong from the emperor's unusual attitude.
But the matter only ended here, and there was no follow-up on the surface.
No one knew what the emperor said to the black-clad guard in the study, but he continued to favor Concubine Chen until she gave birth.
No matter who it was, giving birth was like crossing the gates of hell. All the doctors in the palace were called to wait outside her bedroom, and the emperor also came to the delivery room and stood outside anxiously waiting.
Concubine Chen endured a whole day and night in the bedroom before she finally gave birth to a boy, the emperor's tenth son.
After giving birth, Concubine Chen fell into a coma out of relief. The emperor waited for the midwife to bring the child out and took the child over with his own hands.
"This child's eyes and eyebrows look very much like mine." The emperor held the child and looked at him carefully, his words full of tenderness.
But then he added: "The Concubine has worked hard this time, you people must take good care of her and don't let her work any more. Let the nurse take good care of the child."
"Yes."
Everyone, including Shi Li, quickly agreed.
However, Shi Li discovered that there were many unfamiliar faces around, all of whom were transferred here in the past one or two days. On the contrary, several palace maids who were often close to Concubine Chen were nowhere to be seen.
Looking at the emperor's leaving back, Shi Li felt cold in his heart.
The man who had treated Concubine Chen as a treasure before, now left without even going in to take a look at her.
When people heard that Concubine Chen had really given birth to a son, many people in the court naturally began to have new concerns.
This is the only child born to the emperor in recent years, and his biological mother is the doted and unrivaled Concubine Chen.
In time, maybe this newborn child will really replace the one in the East Palace.
Of course, there are also some kind-hearted people who feel that the prince is a bit pitiful.
"We ordinary people always say that if you have a stepmother, you will have a stepfather. It turns out that the same is true for the royal family..."
Everyone thought that now that Concubine Chen had given birth to the much-anticipated Tenth Prince, her status must be even more noble, but the actual situation was just the opposite.
After giving birth, Concubine Chen slept for most of the day. When she woke up, it was already half dark outside.
There was no one around her. She had thought that the emperor would be by her side, but now she couldn't even see anyone. She felt a little disappointed.
"Someone come." Concubine Chen called out weakly.
Shi Li, who had been waiting outside, heard the voice coming in and still greeted her respectfully, "Your Majesty has woken up. I'll have someone serve you food right away."
Shi Li lowered her head and did not look directly into Concubine Chen's face and eyes.
No matter why she came to this place, Shi Li couldn't help but feel sympathy for her after she had gone through great risks to give birth to this child but ended up in this situation.
But apart from sympathy, there was nothing she could do.
Concubine Chen finally realized something was wrong and frowned slightly, "What's going on? Has your majesty encountered any difficult official business? Or is there something wrong with the child? Ask the nurse to bring the child over to me so I can take a look."
There are very few mothers who don't love their children, and Concubine Chen is no exception. Even though she only regards the child as part of her victory, she can't help but worry and care about the child after giving birth.
Shi Li's feet seemed to have nails growing on them, and she could not move. She could only repeat what the emperor said, "My queen, His Majesty said that you had a hard time giving birth, so the child will be given to the nurse so that you don't have to work so hard with him."
When Concubine Chen heard her words, her already snow-white face turned even paler.