The Daily Life of a Concubine

Chapter 115 - Ending Countdown 01

Zhao Jinrui glanced at the Empress but paid her no mind. He turned to the physician and asked, "Will this hurt her health?" His primary concern was for her well-being.

He felt pained about the child, but that didn't compare to how he felt for her. As long as she was safe, they could still have children in the future. No, they could definitely have more; if she could conceive once, she could conceive again, and they would have even more children down the line.

"Make sure to treat her well; there must be no lasting damage," Zhao Jinrui said through clenched teeth.

The Empress was frightened because she knew about Zhao Jinrui's health condition. "Yes, I have a hundred-year-old ginseng; Physician, feel free to ask me for it if you need it." The Empress was also trying to alleviate her own punishment.

After the physician's examination, Bai Jingxian finally fell into a deep sleep. The strength-enhancing pill could also help mend her mental injuries. She had been under too much pressure before, which had hurt her spirit. Now, with this supplement, she could sleep soundly.

The physician prescribed medicine while the palace maids cleaned up. Once Bai Jingxian was taken care of, Zhao Jinrui personally led his people out of Kunning Palace and back to Lanyue Pavilion.

When Bai Jingxian awoke again, she found only her three children quietly sleeping beside her. Seeing their three chubby little faces melted her heart.

The attendants nearby saw their mistress awake and immediately rang the bedside bell. The sound prompted Chunfeng and the others outside to rush in.

"Your Highness," they exclaimed, each of them filled with excitement upon seeing her awake.

Bai Jingxian waved her hand, signaling for them to keep their voices down. "Where's the wet nurse? Have them take the children out." Although her health had improved, she needed to arrange a few matters; it wouldn't be good for the children to stay there all the time.

The wet nurse quickly came over to take the three princes away. During the process, the princes didn't wake up; their little mouths moved as if they were dreaming of delicious treats.

Once the children were taken away, Jingxian asked about what had happened while she was sleeping. Wang Momo also came over and explained the situation to Bai Jingxian, who then smiled.

"Haha, let her show favoritism. Now she's tasting the consequences," Bai Jingxian felt delighted internally.

If the Empress hadn't interfered, she wouldn't have found this opportunity. Now that it had presented itself, Bai Jingxian was more than happy to seize it.

"Your Highness, now that we've torn the mask with the Empress, we can't have anyone leaving the side of the three little princes anymore," Wang Momo said worriedly.

Bai Jingxian understood this too, "Of course, we'll proceed as planned. If we lack personnel, we'll ask the Emperor for help. I believe he'll be happy to assist."

General Cheng has returned; it seems the Emperor didn't want to give the Empress any face because of this matter. Bai Jingxian never thought a ruler would disregard the Empress's dignity for a woman. After all, the Empress wasn't just a national consort; she represented the power behind her.

No way could a small discarded girl like her compare to that.

Sometimes Wang Momo felt her mistress was very clever, but other times she thought her mistress lacked insight. The Emperor's favoritism wasn't just as Bai Jingxian thought; it was more because she had already captured the Emperor's heart.

Chunfeng, standing nearby, noticed Wang Momo hadn't mentioned Bai Jingxian's miscarriage and grew anxious. "Momo," she couldn't help but call out.

Wang Momo understood Chunfeng's concern. "Chunfeng, let everyone leave first; I want to talk to her highness."

Chunfeng pointed to herself, "Momo, do I need to leave too?"

Wang Momo nodded, "Yes, you should go out and guard the door. If the Emperor comes, remember to call out."

Chunfeng was confused, but she trusted Wang Momo and noticed her mistress nodded, so she agreed.

Once everyone left, Wang Momo approached, "Your Highness, what happened with the child?" Wang Momo had been by Bai Jingxian's side all this time, so she knew best whether her mistress was pregnant.

Bai Jingxian smiled at Wang Momo, "Wasn't the Empress who punished her?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Momo stopped asking further. "The skills of the Imperial Physician are quite good; they are all capable since they are the Emperor's physicians."

Wang Momo's hint made Bai Jingxian realize what she meant.

"I understand; you can rest assured. Since the physician said it was a miscarriage, then it is a miscarriage." The credibility of her golden finger was far superior to that of any physician.

Seeing Bai Jingxian so confident, Wang Momo felt reassured.

"Your Highness, General Cheng has returned. I'm afraid we may need to concede a little to the Empress," Wang Momo said to prepare Bai Jingxian mentally; the Emperor likely wouldn't act against the Empress this time.

"I understand your meaning, momo. Don't worry; I'm not that ambitious. As long as the Empress doesn't harm my children, I won't disrespect her."

Noticing Bai Jingxian's reaction, Wang Momo knew someone outside must be eavesdropping.

"It's good that you think this way, after all, the Empress is the mother of the Crown Prince. No matter what, we can't let the Emperor be put in a difficult position."

The two began their performance.

"What you advise is true; I'll pay attention. I won't provoke the Empress next time," Bai Jingxian's tone was filled with apologies toward the Emperor. "It's my body that failed me; otherwise, I wouldn't have caused such trouble for the Emperor. I don't know if the Empress will blame me."

Outside, Zhao Jinrui felt distressed as he listened to her take all the responsibility upon herself.

Only she thought of him each time.

Creak.

The door was pushed open, startling both Bai Jingxian and Wang Momo inside.

Zhao Jinrui looked at Wang Momo with respect in his eyes but didn't express it too much. "Momo, you go out first. I want to talk to Jingxian."

Wang Momo nodded and glanced at her mistress before leaving.

After leaving, she kindly closed the door and smiled at Defu, who was standing guard outside. "Has the Emperor had his meal today?" Wang Momo always showed concern for the Emperor in front of Defu.

Defu smiled and respectfully replied, "The Emperor has had lunch today, but not much; he's thinking about Her Highness."

Wang Momo nodded, "That's good. I feel at ease knowing you're here. I'll go down and prepare some meals; the Emperor has worked hard every day and needs to replenish his strength."

Defu naturally had no objections. "Then I'll trouble you, Momo. Recently, the Emperor likes sweet foods."

Wang Momo understood immediately.

Watching Wang Momo leave, Defu felt a sense of relief; Momo still cared for the Emperor.

In her heart, nobody could surpass the Emperor.

Inside, Zhao Jinrui held her small hand and asked, "Jingxian, do you know?" He had initially wanted to keep it from her but ultimately couldn't, as it was also her child.

Bai Jingxian nodded, "Your Majesty, I'm sorry. It's my fault for not protecting the child in my womb; it's all my fault. If I had been more careful, this child... this child wouldn't have..." She became too sad to continue.

"Don't cry; this is not your fault. It's all my blame. If I had been more careful, you wouldn't have gotten hurt. JIngxian, rest assured, we will have children again in the future."

"Jingxian, don't worry. I won't let you suffer this grievance for nothing." A fierce light flashed in Zhao Jinrui's eyes as he seemed to think of something.