The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 3)

Chapter 408 - No Mercy

The two midwives brought the child out.

Watching the two swaddled infants, the concubines below could hardly contain their envy, nearly grinding their teeth in frustration.

Especially Yi Zhaoyuan, who had been experiencing a series of misfortunes lately.

She looked at Ye Yun, who had just been promoted to Guifei, becoming the head of the harem, and had given birth to a pair of dragon and phoenix twins—two sons and a daughter, ensuring she was blessed with both sons and daughters.

In terms of family background, qualifications, offspring, and favor, she had it all.

With her current status as Guifei, it seemed inevitable that she would become Empress in the future.

For a moment, it felt as if she could already see Ye Yun in her phoenix robe, and the jealousy and panic in her heart grew like wild vines.

If Ye Yun truly became Empress, then her position as a consort would forever be diminished.

Regardless of the thoughts of the other concubines, Ning Chen was currently only concerned about the person who had given birth.

He hardly paid attention to the twins and immediately asked Zhang Yuanpan about Ye Yun's condition.

"In response to His Majesty, Guifei is safe, but due to the use of labor-inducing medicine, her body has suffered some damage and is currently asleep," Shen Pingzi replied first.

Hearing this, Ning Chen felt a bit relieved and went to take a look at the children.

Due to being a twin birth, the Sixth Prince and Fourth Princess were much smaller than the Fourth Prince from the previous year.

Their little faces were wrinkled and not plump.

"Are these children a bit weak? They seem so small," Ning Chen said, worriedly frowning.

The midwife quickly explained, "Your Majesty, after all, Guifei gave birth to two at once, so it is normal for them to be smaller than usual. However, among twins, they are already considered robust. It's just that Guifei had to endure some hardships during childbirth."

This midwife, being from the Ye family, naturally spoke with some consideration for Ye Yun's difficulties.

"Guifei has indeed endured hardships to give birth to this pair of auspicious dragon and phoenix twins for me. You have all done well serving Guifei, and everyone in the Furong Palace will be rewarded with a year's worth of monthly silver. Each midwife will receive an additional twenty taels of gold."

Ning Chen waved his hand generously, showing no hesitation.

The midwives expressed their gratitude before taking the two children away.

At this moment, Ning Chen wiped the joy from his face and turned to the group of concubines behind him.

"Today, Guifei gave birth, and you all witnessed what happened. There are those among you who harbor ill intentions, daring to plot against Guifei right under my nose!"

"You are all mothers; how can you commit such a vicious act? Are you not afraid of bringing misfortune upon your own children?"

"Daring to do such things under my watch makes me wonder how many more dirty deeds you have committed in secret. This time, I will investigate thoroughly, and no matter who it is, I will not show mercy!"

His words were spoken without the slightest mercy, instantly freezing the group of concubines in shock.

In the past, when similar incidents occurred, the emperor would speak more gently and would not voice such accusations without evidence, but today it was clear he was sweeping them all together.