Xia Dongchun from Legend of Zhen Huan: I want to live till the last episode

Fu Cha agreed to be escorted to Yanchun Pavilion. The palace maids and eunuchs in her room had been sent to serve other places when she was confined and demoted, so there was no need to worry about these issues now. The nanny just took people to deliver some of her bedding and clothes, and closed the door of Yanchun Pavilion. Except for the daily delivery of meals, this door would probably never be opened again.

Only Xia Dongchun and An Lingrong were left living in the Yanxi Palace.

Near New Year's Eve, news came that Concubine Xiang had died. When Xia Dongchun learned the news, she was drinking the pregnancy-preserving medicine prescribed by the imperial physician and almost choked herself when she heard the news.

Yun Ling was so scared that she quickly patted her back to calm her down, then turned around and scolded Xiao Yanzi: "The queen is pregnant, how can you not speak slowly about such a thing? Look how scared the queen is by you."

Xiao Yanzi quickly bowed and apologized: "I deserve to die. It's all my fault."

Xia Dongchun wiped her mouth with a handkerchief and waved her hand: "It's nothing, I was just too surprised. When did this happen? Concubine Xiang was fine, how could she suddenly die?"

"I don't know either, but I heard from the servants around Concubine Xiang that Concubine Xiang must be sick. The imperial physician also went to see her, but it was of no use. This morning, Yinxiu, who served Concubine Xiang, went to wake her up and found that Concubine Xiang was dead." Xiao Yanzi told everything he had heard.

"It's a pity that Princess Wen Yi lost her mother at such a young age." Regardless of whether they had a good relationship before, Xia Dongchun could only express regret, "Xiangpin had just become a concubine, and her life was about to get better, but she passed away. Later, Xiao Yanzi will take two scriptures to Baohua Palace for me, as a token of my condolences."

"Yes, I understand." Xiao Yanzi agreed.

Concubine Xiang was gone, and as New Year's Eve was approaching, they had to deal with the matter hastily. Princess Wen Yi was also given to Concubine Duan to raise with Zhen Huan's efforts.

On this day, all the concubines were in Jingren Palace talking with the Queen. Zhen Huan asked for leave, saying that Yinzhen had asked her to go to the Yangxin Palace to accompany him.

The Queen gently stroked the white jade ruyi in her hand, and her eyes lingered for a moment on the seat where Zhen Huan should have been sitting. The smile on her face faded: "You guys should learn more from Wanpin, so that the Emperor will like you."

"Hmph, she doesn't even come to pay her respects to the Empress. Why should we imitate her?" Concubine Qi covered her mouth with a handkerchief, looking disdainful.

"The Emperor wants Concubine Wan to accompany him, so it is understandable that she does not come. The Emperor comes first in everything." Seeing that someone is showing support, the Queen can continue to play the role of being tolerant and generous.

"Even so, I must personally apologize to the Queen Mother afterwards." Concubine Qi said.

"Well, you are also an old lady serving the emperor, why bother with these young sisters?" The queen said to Concubine Qi. After saying this, she paused again, seeming very helpless, "But I have to remind you sisters that it is good to be diligent in serving the emperor, but you must always remember that the harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs. If you interfere in the affairs of the previous dynasty, it may cause more trouble to the emperor."

"The Queen is right. I will keep it in mind." Concubine Qi answered before anyone else spoke, expressing her loyalty. "I will always remember the virtues of a concubine and will never dare to interfere in the affairs of the previous dynasty."

No matter how dumb everyone present was, they probably understood that this was a hint at Zhen Huan's meddling in government affairs. Concubine Xin was the most unforgiving with her words. In addition, she now lived with Concubine Qi, who thought highly of herself and was unwilling to even put in superficial efforts to please her, so naturally their relationship was just average.

So Concubine Xin followed Concubine Qi's words: "Sister Qi, what you said must have a profound meaning. It makes us seem like we can't speak."

Concubine Qi glanced at Concubine Xin. She didn't take Concubine Xin seriously. After all, in her opinion, Concubine Xin had followed the Emperor since he was in the palace and had given birth to a daughter. So now, wasn't she still a little concubine?

As soon as she entered the palace, she became a noble lady and had a bright future. Why would she need to be on good terms with someone like Noble Lady Xin?

So she replied without being too polite: "If there is any hidden meaning in this, I am far inferior to my elder sister."

The Queen did not stop them. Instead, she picked up her tea and took a sip, pretending not to hear the tension in their words.

When Concubine Xin saw the Queen's expression, she knew that the Queen condoned such behavior.

But she was too lazy to argue with Concubine Qi anymore. After all, their relationship was not too strained yet. If they were to fall out completely, they would never have a peaceful life. After weighing the pros and cons, Concubine Xin did not respond to Concubine Qi's words.

Xia Dongchun hadn't slept well last night because of the baby in her belly. She felt sleepy sitting here, but she didn't want to break the rules, so she stayed awake and sat upright in her seat.

Fortunately, after sitting for a while, the queen asked them all to leave.

After returning to the Yanxi Palace, Yunling and Xia Dongchun chatted in the room to relieve their boredom. When talking about the Queen's words in Jingren Palace today, Yunling was always absent-minded. Xia Dongchun noticed this and told Yinzhu: "Yinzhu, the milk chestnut cake you made last time was good. I am a little craving for it. Go to the small kitchen and make some more."

Yin Zhu also knew that she had been having trouble sleeping or eating in the past two days because of the baby in her belly. Seeing that she was willing to eat something now, Yin Zhu was naturally not reluctant and immediately went to the small kitchen to get busy.

Only Xia Dongchun and Yun Ling, the master and servant, were left in the room.

Sure enough, after Yin Zhu left, Yun Ling leaned close to Xia Dongchun's ear and whispered, "My Lady, it's almost time for me to die in my previous life."

Xia Dongchun's eyes widened, and she subconsciously held Yun Ling's hand: "Are you worried about this? Don't be afraid, I will never let anything happen to you this time!"

Yun Ling shook her head: "It's not because of this, but something big is going to happen in the palace and the previous dynasty. I'm afraid the Zhen family won't be able to prosper for a few more days."

"Zhen family?" Xia Dongchun was stunned. "Weren't Zhen Huan's father Zhen Yuandao and Concubine Qi's father Guarjia Emin the heroes who defeated Nian Gengyao? They were in their prime, how could their glory only last a few days?"

"I don't know either. I don't understand these things of the previous dynasty. I only know that Concubine Wan was convicted by the emperor and was even deposed and left the palace." No matter how bad Yun Ling was, she was just an ordinary palace maid in her previous life. She only knew some small things she could find out, or important things that everyone knew. She didn't have time to think about the rest. After all, Xia Dongchun was given a beating in her previous life, and she moved from one palace to another, doing the work of a palace maid. She was tired enough all day long, so how could she have time to think about anything else?

Xia Dongchun pondered for a moment and told Yunling: "I will write a letter home later, and you can ask the father-in-law from last time to pass it on for us."

The father-in-law who Xia Dongchun mentioned handing over the letter was the person arranged by her father Xia Wei.

This way, it would be convenient to exchange letters if anything happened.