Chapter 383: My Lord Into the Urn 02

Chapter 383

At first, Concubine Li was full of excuses,

Saying that such words were disrespectful, she dared not speak them aloud,

And they were all vulgar and offensive, not suitable for Zhao Hua to hear and feel upset.

She was just waiting for Zhao Hua to say,

"Younger sister, just speak the truth, this palace won't blame you."

Then she opened her mouth and started talking non-stop,

"Consort Yao said... that you, my lady, are the daughter of a traitor, unworthy of your position. The Emperor's favor towards you is solely because of your beauty. Sooner or later, your beauty will fade and his love will wane. You will end up like her, losing the Emperor's affection. She also said that even if you become the Empress, you will only be a secondary concubine. In commoner's terms, you will be nothing more than a bed filler. Furthermore..."

Before she could finish speaking, Concubine Li suddenly noticed that Zhao Hua's expression seemed off.

Her brows furrowed, her complexion visibly paled, and beads of sweat formed on her forehead.

"What... What's wrong, Noble Consort?"

Zhao Hua pursed her lips and shook her head, but anyone could see that she was enduring the discomfort caused by abdominal pain.

Yun Shan supported her, clearly feeling her body trembling, and also panicked for a moment.

"My lady, are you alright? My lady!?"

She called Zhao Hua twice, but Zhao Hua leaned back against the chair, responding with a sudden fainting spell.

"My lady! Someone come! Fetch the imperial physician and summon the Emperor!"

However, he didn't want Zhao Hua to give birth right now.

After all, a good day like the sixth day of the third month would benefit him, the prince, and the entire imperial family.

As long as Zhao Hua's safety could be ensured, he definitely hoped that she would wait until that auspicious day to give birth.

Xiao Jingheng already knew when he arrived that Zhao Hua's sudden labor was because of Concubine Li.

At this moment, Concubine Li was kneeling outside the palace, begging for forgiveness.

Through the three layers of doors, Xiao Jingheng could faintly hear her crying, finding it increasingly annoying.

Xiao Fuzi, worried about his mistress's safety, had already offered several incense sticks in front of the Buddha's shrine in just a short while.

Xiao Jingheng called him forward to speak.

"While you were serving Noble Consort Yi, what audacious words did Li Constantly Speak today that angered Noble Consort Yi to such an extent?" he asked solemnly.

Xiao Fuzi whispered, "It was not Li Constantly's audacity. It was Noble Consort Yao, who often insults Noble Consort Yi. Today, Li Constantly came to inform Noble Consort Yi about this matter, and Noble Consort Yi couldn't bear to hear a few words, so she became angry."

Xiao Jingheng's eyes darkened, and he asked in a stern voice, "What exactly did she say?"

Xiao Fuzi shrank back and said, trembling, "Those words were truly unbearable. This servant dares not repeat them."

Xiao Jingheng's anger flared, "You tell me every detail, no matter how small, or I'll take your head!"

"May the Emperor show mercy!" Xiao Fuzi was frightened and fell to his knees, his voice trembling, "Li Constantly said that after Consort Yao learned of Noble Consort Yi's impending elevation to the position of Empress, she has been insulting her in the palace every day.

She called Noble Consort Yi a 'filler,' saying that the Emperor dotes on her because of her beauty, and she cursed that Noble Consort Yi would eventually fade and lose the Emperor's love just like her.

Furthermore... she also said that even if Noble Consort Yi gives birth to the prince, the prince would still be considered the child of a concubine after being conferred the title of Empress. In the future, even if Noble Consort Yi becomes the Empress, the prince would only be called the 'successor heir' and would still have the status of an illegitimate child..."