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

I don't know if it was because Xia Dongchun had preconceived ideas or if it was indeed the case, but at the family dinner on New Year's Eve, Xia Dongchun clearly felt that although Yinzhen still doted on Zhen Huan, something seemed different from before.

Halfway through the banquet, Xia Dongchun saw Zhen Huan had left the table and subconsciously turned her gaze to Prince Guo's seat, just in time to see Prince Guo stand up and walk out while no one was paying attention.

Thinking of what he had accidentally seen before, Xia Dongchun turned sideways and told Yin Zhu, "Go, follow Prince Guo and take a look."

Yin Zhu didn't ask why. He just followed him out when no one was paying attention after receiving the order.

As soon as Yin Zhu left, Yinzhen, who was sitting on the upper seat, looked at Xia Dongchun and said, "Princess Zhao looks better these days than the last two days."

Xia Dongchun was startled, but she immediately put on a smile after she came to her senses: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I have been brewing pregnancy-protecting medicine according to the doctor's instructions these days. I can sleep well at night, and my complexion will naturally be better."

Speaking of this, the Queen also said: "Since the pregnancy-preserving medicine prescribed by the imperial physician is effective, then you should drink it, Concubine Zhao. But then again, this child's fussing is not necessarily a bad thing. If he is so lively, maybe he can give the Emperor a little prince."

Yinzhen was also very happy to hear this. There were not many princes in the palace. It would be great if Concubine Chun and Xia Dongchun could give birth to a healthy prince for him.

After hearing what the queen said, Concubine Chun touched her belly and said happily, "Then the child in my belly must be a princess, who is quiet and peaceful all day long."

Yinzhen had always liked Concubine Chun's personality. Hearing what she said, he laughed and coaxed her, "Okay, okay, all good. As long as it's your child and mine, I'll like it whether it's a boy or a girl."

Everyone laughed, whether sincerely or not.

Xia Dongchun had a smile on her face but rolled her eyes in her heart - Yinzhen had also said this to her, and judging from the situation, it was estimated that Yinzhen had said this to every pregnant concubine.

But the smile on her face was flawless.

About an incense stick of time later, Zhen Huan and Prince Guo returned one after another.

Not long after that, Yin Zhu also came back, but Yin Zhu did not rush to report to Xia Dongchun. He just stood behind Xia Dongchun with his head down, quietly waiting for the banquet to end.

Xia Dongchun was not in a hurry to ask. After all, this was in public. If Yin Zhu really saw something that he couldn't tell, it wouldn't be safe to say it here. It would also be troublesome if someone with ulterior motives heard it.

After another stick of incense had passed, Concubine Chun and Xia Dongchun took their leave one after another and left the table early. They were both in their advanced stages of pregnancy and felt tired after sitting here for a long time, so Yinzhen allowed them to go back to the palace to rest first.

Sitting in the sedan chair, Xia Dongchun rubbed his brows, feeling a little tired. Although he didn't need to do anything just sitting there, such a palace banquet was always strict with rules. It was not like doing whatever he wanted in his own palace. It would be uncomfortable to sit upright for an hour or two.

Yun Ling was paying attention all the time. Seeing that Xia Dongchun seemed uncomfortable, she looked concerned: "What's wrong with the queen? Is there anything wrong? Do you want me to go to the imperial hospital and ask the imperial physician to take a look?"

Xia Dongchun waved his hand: "No need, I'm just a little tired from the New Year's Eve banquet today, just go back and rest."

Yun Ling was still worried, but didn't say anything.

After returning to the Yanxi Palace, Yunling and Yinzhu helped Xia Dongchun get off the sedan chair, and Xiao Yanzi walked in front holding a lantern.

After entering the house, Xiao Yanzi left, leaving only Xia Dongchun, Yunling and Yinzhu in the room.

"My lady, I followed your instructions and saw Prince Guo chasing after Concubine Wan." Yin Zhu bowed and replied to Xia Dongchun, "But I didn't see Prince Guo do anything inappropriate. He just said a few words to Concubine Wan and then they separated again."

Xia Dongchun nodded when he heard this, indicating that he understood.

In fact, when she asked Yin Zhu to go out with her to see, she didn't think that they would really see anything they shouldn't see. Even if Prince Guo and Zhen Huan really had something going on, it was impossible for them to do anything out of line in the imperial palace, especially at a palace banquet like this. If they stayed outside for too long, the emperor would definitely send someone to look for them.

It is normal for Yin Zhu to report to her now. If Yin Zhu really said that he saw them having a private relationship, Xia Dongchun would really be suspicious.

"Did you hear what Prince Guo said to Concubine Wan?" Xia Dongchun asked Yin Zhu.

Yin Zhu nodded: "I heard Prince Guo persuade Concubine Wan to reduce the number of times she goes in and out of the Yangxin Palace to avoid arousing the emperor's suspicion. Apart from that, there is nothing else."

Xia Dongchun waved her hand and said, "Alright, I understand. You can leave first."

"Yes, I'll take my leave." Yin Zhu bowed and walked out.

The candlelight flickered in the hall. Xia Dongchun was silent for a long time before she told Yun Ling to prepare hot water as she wanted to wash up and rest.

The next day, Xia Dongchun was having breakfast. It was the New Year's Day and the Queen exempted the concubines in the harem from paying respects for the past few days. Xia Dongchun felt sleepy and slept a little longer, so she had breakfast much later than usual.

While drinking the soup, Concubine Qing came over in a hurry: "Sister, do you know that something big happened in the palace?"

Xia Dongchun put down the jade bowl in her hand and looked up in confusion: "What's wrong? What made my sister so flustered?"

"Empress Duan and the wet nurses were playing with Princess Wen Yi in the Imperial Garden, and they happened to meet Noble Lady Chun. Notary Lady Chun saw that the princess was lively and that Empress Duan was easy to get along with, so she stopped and accompanied the princess for a while. But she didn't expect that something went wrong during this period!" Noble Lady Qing said so much in one breath, and Yun Ling quickly poured her a cup of hot tea to moisten her throat.

After taking a sip of hot tea, Concubine Qing continued, "I don't know why. Maybe it's because Princess Wen Yi is young, or maybe it's because the roads are slippery on a snowy day. Princess Wen Yi accidentally bumped into Concubine Chun. Several imperial doctors are in Suiyuxuan right now. They have already sent someone to report to the Emperor and Empress. I guess the Emperor and Empress should know by now."

"How could this happen?" Xia Dongchun was also shocked after hearing this, "Mrs. Chun is pregnant, is she okay?"

"It's not clear yet. I came to call you because I want to go with you," said Concubine Qing. "Whether there is anything wrong or not, let's go. It can be regarded as a token of our gratitude. After all, it concerns the heir to the throne. It also happens to be the New Year. The concubines in the palaces are free and will probably go there at this time. It would not be good if we were the only ones left out, right?"

"Okay, then my sister and I will go there." Xia Dongchun said as she was about to get up. Anyway, she had no appetite this morning. Instead of wasting time here, she might as well go to Suiyuxuan to see what was going on.