Harem Daily Life

That day, he was only concerned with taking Concubine Li away, and had no time to care about the little beauty. He Linzhang felt very guilty, so he hugged her and sat her on his lap, and asked distressedly: "Does it still hurt?"

Tao Yanyan smiled and said, "It was quite painful at the time, but it has gotten much better after these days of recuperation. The imperial physician said that I should be able to walk normally before your majesty's birthday banquet."

He Linzhang felt even more distressed when he saw that she didn't make any noise, didn't argue, and didn't even complain about her grievances. So he couldn't help but kissed her gently.

"Hmm..." Tao Yanyan dodged it soon, and covered He Linzhang's lips with his soft little hands, saying softly: "Your Majesty, how many days have you not shaved? It hurts my face!"

He Linzhang was startled. Tao Yanyan held his face with both hands and looked left and right. "Your Majesty has looked haggard after not seeing you for a few days. There is a kind of fragmented haggard beauty."

He Linzhang: “…”

"Are you being naughty again? How can a man be praised? The words you choose are inappropriate." He Linzhang said unhappily.

"Handsome man, handsome man, there is such a name! Has Your Majesty never heard of it? In Yan Yan's eyes, Your Majesty is a handsome man. But Your Majesty doesn't shave, which somewhat hinders Your Majesty's beauty." As he spoke, he made a "a little bit" gesture.

He Linzhang was speechless.

"Your Majesty, you are only 25 years old and in good health. You will definitely have many children and grandchildren in the future. Concubine Li lost her child. Maybe she wants to have another baby in a few years. You should not be so obsessed with it and worry too much." Seeing that he was much more sad than Concubine Fan when she had a miscarriage, Tao Yanyan knew that Concubine Li held a very important position in his heart.

Well, even if I tell him the truth that Concubine Li's child could not be saved, he might not believe it. It would be better to persuade him to let it go.

He Linzhang held her hand. The soft and boneless little hand in his palm seemed to convey warm energy to him, making his heart gradually warm up.

"Concubine Li had been pregnant for three years after entering the palace. I promised her brother that I would treat her well, but I didn't expect that she would suffer so much. The imperial physician said that this miscarriage damaged her foundation, and she will probably never get pregnant again." He Linzhang looked lonely, with a trace of sadness between his brows.

After listening to what Doctor Liu said, Tao Yanyan already knew that Concubine Li would have difficulty getting pregnant again, but what about Concubine Li's brother?

She blinked her eyes and asked, "Your Majesty, do you feel that you have failed her brother's trust?"

He Linzhang nodded. "When I first ascended the throne, the three vassal kings rebelled. I personally led the army to suppress the rebellion. Concubine Li's brother, like Qi Yizheng, was one of my study companions and also a commander in front of the emperor. He blocked an arrow for me to save me. The arrow was poisonous and could not be saved. Before he died, he asked me to take care of his only sister, Lu Jingyi. Two years later, the seventeen-year-old Jingyi entered the palace."

Tao Yanyan only then knew the name of Concubine Li. She asked suspiciously, "Her brother saved His Majesty, so why would the Queen Mother dislike her?"

After saying that, she felt that the question seemed inappropriate, and immediately made up for it: "In fact, the Queen Mother doesn't dislike Concubine Li. Maybe there is a disagreement between the two of them, or there is a misunderstanding."

He Linzhang sneered, "The Queen Mother rewarded the Lu family generously, but she disliked Concubine Li. This is because the late Emperor's Concubine Li was Concubine Li's aunt, and the Queen Mother hated Concubine Li the most in her life, so she hated Concubine Li and her family."

Tao Yanyan didn't expect the relationship to be so complicated. Her aunt and niece married the emperor and his son. The empress dowager must have been very angry with Concubine Li back then, so she took her anger out on Concubine Li.

And Concubine Li's plot against the Queen Mother might also be a revenge on the Queen Mother for Concubine Li. It's really a cycle of revenge.

However, other people's grievances have nothing to do with her. Tao Yanyan did not comment on it, and she would not change her opinion of Concubine Li just because her brother was He Linzhang's savior. In her eyes, Concubine Li is destined not to be a friend.

"Your Majesty, the dead are gone. Her brother saved you out of his duty and love for the king. You have also rewarded her generously. You doted on Concubine Li and lived up to her brother's trust. Concubine Li's miscarriage is not your responsibility. Life also has the survival of the fittest. Let nature take its course!"

Even in later times when medical science is advanced, it may not be possible to preserve a pregnancy by force, let alone in this era.

Therefore, Tao Yanyan was somewhat resistant to getting pregnant and having a child in this era. She cherished her life of being reborn more.

The little beauty's advice had some effect. He Linzhang couldn't help but kiss her forehead, causing Tao Yanyan to hurriedly touch her forehead, fearing that it would be pricked by the stubble.

Seeing that she was disgusted, He Linzhang suddenly felt like teasing her and kissed her violently.

Tao Yanyan wanted to cry but had no tears. This man was really childish. He insisted on kissing her even though he was not allowed to. So Tao Yanyan, who had no power to resist, did the opposite and suddenly cooperated. She gently opened her red lips and let him conquer her little by little.

This trick really worked. He Linzhang let her go soon, pressed his hand against her forehead, and breathed rapidly: "I can't stay overnight, Yan Yan, be good, I'll come to see you in a few days."

After saying this, he held her for a long time to calm her down before leading them away from Yingyue Pavilion.

After everyone left, Tao Yanyan hurriedly took care of her skin. Her delicate face needed some skin care products.

Fortunately, the beauty creams of this era are pretty good. They are all natural and have no additives. They feel moisturizing when applied and make you feel comfortable after a while.

As soon as He Linzhang entered Changxin Palace, he felt a depressing atmosphere.

Concubine Li was in confinement after giving birth. She was physically injured and her face was haggard, which gave her a fragmented beauty.

He Linzhang sighed and asked Jing'er what Concubine Li had used today.

Jing Er stammered, "The Queen only drank a small bowl of porridge and didn't eat much."

He Linzhang frowned when he heard this: "Go prepare some food. I will have some with Concubine Li."

Jing'er immediately took the order and went downstairs to prepare.

Concubine Li's eyes began to tear up again: "Your Majesty, I am useless and will never be able to get pregnant again. I am sorry to Your Majesty!"

He Linzhang comforted her, "Whether you can have children or not, I will treat you the same. Stop crying. You are in confinement and crying is bad for your eyes. Besides, your imperial concubine ceremony will be held in a few days. The first-rank virtuous concubine is second only to the noble concubine. I just want to tell everyone that you are still favored even if you are not pregnant."

Concubine Li wiped her tears and said a little aggrievedly, "But the Queen Mother still doesn't like me. She forcibly conferred the title of First Rank Virtuous Concubine on Rong Fei and even held the ceremony on the same day as my concubine's concubine ceremony."

Seeing that she was even concerned about this, He Linzhang said unhappily: "After all, Concubine Rong has given birth to the eldest prince, so she should have been promoted long ago."

The Imperial Concubine is the daughter of the Grand Tutor, and Concubine Rong is the daughter of the General. They both have children, and their positions should have been similar. However, the Emperor was afraid of the Rong family and worried that Concubine Rong's position was too high. General Rong's Mansion had its own troops and was independent, so he had improper thoughts and supported the eldest prince to be the crown prince, which was why he delayed promoting Concubine Rong.

He Linzhang was born to the Empress Dowager and was the legitimate son of the late Emperor. He also hoped that the Empress could give birth to a legitimate son and make him the Crown Prince.

So in his heart, the eldest prince is the eldest son, but not the best candidate for the crown prince.