Quick Wear: The Enchanting Concubine, Rules of Survival and Plunder

"This concubine dares not." Consort Wang quickly rose from her chair and knelt down.

"Alright, get up!" Consort Li didn't really intend to punish Consort Wang. "Remember, the danger of 'disaster comes from the mouth.' Don't think that just because this isn't the palace, you can speak recklessly."

"I'll spare you this time, but if there's a next time, I might not even have to punish you before you die without even knowing how."

At this moment, Wang Changzai was filled with lingering fear and wished he could slap himself.

“You all know what kind of temperament the Emperor has,” Consort Li said to the crowd. “So I advise you all to behave yourselves and not do anything outrageous that might anger the Emperor, lest you bring trouble upon yourselves and implicate me as well.”

"This concubine wouldn't dare," the others quickly replied.

"Alright, everyone disperse!" Consort Li said, her brows furrowing slightly. She was getting more and more annoyed by these concubines.

Honestly, she finally got to leave the palace mainly to have fun, but she didn't expect that she would not only have to receive the families of officials from Jiangnan, but also manage these concubines who came to Jiangnan. She had no free time at all. She had been in Jiangnan for so long, but she had never seen the scenery outside of Jiangnan.

If she had known this would happen, she should have pretended to be sick like the Empress and not accompanied the Emperor to Jiangnan.

That's right, the reason why the Empress did not accompany the Emperor on his southern tour was because she was ill.

However, Consort Li now believes that the Empress is definitely faking her illness. Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that she fell ill the day before the Emperor was to set off on his southern tour?

Anyway, Consort Li is full of resentment and has nowhere to vent it, so naturally she directs all her resentment at the Empress. Regardless of whether the Empress is faking illness or not, Consort Li is convinced that the Empress is faking illness.

"Which officials' families are we receiving today?" Consort Li asked the palace maid beside her, rubbing her temples in annoyance.

"Your Majesty, you can finally relax today and don't have to entertain the families of those officials anymore," said Consort Li's trusted maid. "The Emperor just sent someone to tell you to take a good rest these few days, and if you want to go out for a walk, be sure to bring more guards with you."

“Really?” Consort Li’s eyes lit up, and she suddenly felt full of energy. “What are we waiting for? Let’s make the arrangements. I’m going to have a great time today.”

"Yes, this servant will arrange it right away," said Consort Li's trusted maid, then asked with some concern, "Your Highness, aren't you worried at all about the Emperor's favor towards that woman from Jiangnan? After all, the Emperor has never favored the same woman so many times before."

"What do I have to worry about?" Consort Li said dismissively. "I'm already this old and have long lost the Emperor's favor. Even if the Emperor were to favor another woman from Jiangnan, or even if his old house were to catch fire and he were to try to have a favorite, it would have nothing to do with me."

"I was mistaken," said Consort Li's trusted maid with a smile. "I will go out and make arrangements right away, so that Your Highness can have a great time today."

Consort Li did not go out to play, because just as she was about to leave, news came that Jiang Chunxi was pregnant.

My goodness! This news was like a major earthquake for Consort Li. You must know that it had been almost ten years since any of the concubines in the harem had shown any signs of pregnancy.

The news of Jiang Chunxi's pregnancy was like a major earthquake not only for Consort Li, but also for the Emperor. It almost made him faint, or rather, it made him so surprised and overwhelmed.

As for the other concubines, needless to say.

In short, Jiang Chunxi's residence suddenly became incredibly lively. Not only did the Emperor arrive, but Consort Li also brought all her concubines, along with eunuchs and palace maids. In short, a huge crowd of people packed Jiang Chunxi's small courtyard so tightly that there was hardly any room to stand.

The Emperor was naturally very displeased with this situation, and only allowed Consort Li to stay, while the other concubines were to leave.

"Good, good, good," the Emperor said, sitting on the bed and holding Jiang Chunxi's hand, who was also sitting on the bed. He couldn't stop smiling. "I never thought that I would have such a surprise waiting for me at this age. You are very good and a blessed person."

"From this day forward, you will be my Consort Fu. After you give birth to a prince, I will promote you to Imperial Concubine."

The Emperor truly believed that Jiang Chunxi was blessed, which is why he bestowed upon her the title of "Fu" (福, meaning good fortune).

As for Jiang Chunxi, who came from a humble background, it might be inappropriate for her to be promoted directly to the rank of concubine.

Haha! The Emperor has finally had another child, so he doesn't care about anything else.

Jiang Chunxi's lips almost twitched.

Consort Fu, what kind of weird title is that?

"This humble woman..."

“Consort Fu,” Consort Li interrupted Jiang Chunxi, “you should now refer to yourself as your concubine.”

“Consort Li is right. Now that you are my Consort Fu, you can no longer refer to yourself as a commoner,” the Emperor said, looking at Consort Li. “Consort Li, quickly arrange another place for Consort Fu to stay, and you should also pay more attention to Consort Fu’s food, drink and other necessities.”

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will arrange another place for Consort Fu to stay right away." Consort Li bowed to the Emperor and then withdrew.

After Consort Li left, Jiang Chunxi looked at the Emperor with tears in her eyes: "Your Majesty, I still can't believe it. I can't believe that I have such good fortune to bear Your Majesty's child. I feel like I'm on a cloud right now, like I'm dreaming. It's so unreal."

"Don't say you can't believe it, I feel like I'm dreaming too," the Emperor said, placing his hands affectionately on Jiang Chunxi's belly. "I never expected this! I never thought that Heaven could give me such a surprise. The child in your belly is definitely a prince. I will finally have an heir."

When the emperor said these words, only he knew the bitterness in his heart. Because he had no son, the suffering he had endured over the years was indescribable. He had already given up and was preparing to choose a child from his brothers to adopt in two years.

But unexpectedly, things took a turn for the better, and he was going to have another child. Moreover, the emperor had a premonition that he would be blessed with a son, and that he would have an heir.

When Consort Li returned to her residence, she immediately ordered people to arrange the best courtyard for Consort Fu.

Then, incredulously, she whispered to her trusted palace maid, "I really didn't expect this! I thought His Majesty couldn't let women get pregnant anymore, but His Majesty has actually conceived again..."

“Your Highness,” Su Yun, Consort Li’s trusted maid, quickly interrupted her, “you should watch your words! Although we are not in the palace, we must be careful that others may hear us.”

"I was just so shocked that I spoke without thinking," Consort Li said, then sadly touched her belly. "Alas! Why am I not so fortunate?"

"Even having a princess would be nice! But my belly is just so unlucky. After serving the emperor for so many years, my belly hasn't shown any signs of pregnancy."