The cruel little princess

Shen Youyou, who was far away in the capital, was sitting on a stone bench in the courtyard, sipping tea when she received the letters from these two funny guys.

She unfolded the letter and read it word by word. At first, the corners of her mouth just lifted up slightly, revealing a faint smile, like the first peach blossom blooming in spring.

But as she read on, a smile burst out like a flood. She laughed so hard that she almost couldn't hold the teacup in her hand.

She laughed and shook her head, thinking to herself: The reasons these two guys came up with are too far-fetched, it's simply ridiculous!

But this Abbot Wuwo is also a wonderful person. He actually took the initiative to tell his eldest brother that she was going to face a fatal crisis. Now, won’t it be known to everyone?

Alas, she didn't want to make a big deal about having a baby and just wanted to keep a low profile.

Moreover, in order to avoid the dangerous situation of dystocia, she has been exercising privately in recent days.

She secretly summoned Doctor Xu, Doctor Yang and other doctors with superb medical skills, had long talks with them, and taught them all the caesarean section techniques from later generations that she had in her mind.

In the past few days, the imperial doctors have been staying indoors in the Imperial Hospital, practicing with pork all day long, striving to master this life-saving technique.

In the courtyard, a breeze blew, and petals fluttered down like snow, sprinkling on Shen Youyou's shoulders, as if she was wearing a layer of gorgeous floral clothes.

She gently stroked her swollen belly, a hint of determination flashing in her smiling eyes. She whispered to herself: No matter how difficult the road ahead, she must protect her child and keep her family together...

As time slowly passes, the festive atmosphere blooms in the Kingdom of Jinlong like spring flowers. The streets and alleys are filled with the fragrance of rice dumplings, and people can be seen busy and happy everywhere.

Men, women, young and old sit together, carefully wrapping rice dumplings. Colorful ropes flutter in people's hands. The auspicious knots represent the hope for a better life. The rich aroma of realgar wine wafts in the air, adding a touch of mystery to this traditional festival.

The interior of Prince Rui's Palace was also decorated with lights and colorful lanterns, creating a peaceful and happy scene.

In the hall with carved beams and painted rafters, Princess Rui Zhang Yuyan accompanied His Royal Highness Prince Rui with graceful demeanor. The two sat upright on the main seat in the middle. Their gorgeous brocade clothes set off the splendor of the hall, highlighting their noble status.

On both sides, the concubines sat in order, each of them with exquisite makeup and gorgeous clothes, smiling and looking flattering.

Only Hongxiu and four other concubines who were diagnosed with syphilis by Imperial Physician Liu were imprisoned in a remote residence and were unable to show up.

In order to please the prince, the other concubines all put on happy faces in the palace and enjoyed this seemingly happy moment with Prince Rui and his wife.

In the center of the hall, graceful dancers are dancing lightly. Their gauze flutters and their lotus steps move lightly. Every turn and every lift of their hands is like a blooming flower. Their graceful posture is dazzling.

The light dance steps accompanied by melodious music seem to be telling the story of the palace's luxury and dreamlike years.

Under the continuous influence of the wine, His Royal Highness Prince Rui's face gradually flushed and his eyes became more and more blurred.

During this period, in order to regain his health, he was quite diligent. He took medicinal baths and scrubs on time, and drank bowl after bowl of bitter medicinal soup without any slackness. He followed the doctor's advice to keep a distance from his concubines and strictly prohibited sexual intercourse.

With this persistence, my body is indeed much stronger than before. The fatigue and weakness of the past have gradually faded away. I feel refreshed, as if I have regained my former vigor and vitality.

However, at this moment, watching the dancers in the palace waving their sleeves, they looked like colorful butterflies dancing, which was very touching.

In addition, the alcohol continued to burn in his body, and His Royal Highness Prince Rui's already restless heart finally couldn't be suppressed. A voice in his heart became louder and louder: "I've been a vegetarian for so long, it's okay to eat meat occasionally, right?!

It's just for fun anyway, as long as I can find a concubine who's not infected with syphilis."

Thinking of this, his gaze wandered among the concubines and finally fell on Aunt Liu.

"This concubine Liu looks rosy and plump. I'm sure she's having a great time in the backyard. She will definitely please this prince."

His Royal Highness Prince Rui pondered secretly in his heart, a wicked smile curled up at the corner of his mouth, and then he waved his hand, beckoning towards Aunt Liu, and said loudly: "Xiang'er, come to my side! Have a drink with me!"

Anyone could hear the frivolity and eagerness in that tone.

"cousin!"

Upon seeing this, Princess Zhang Yuyan frowned slightly and looked at Prince Rui deeply, her eyes full of anger and worry.

Due to the large number of people in the hall and the many rules and regulations, she could not directly reprimand him. She could only suppress her anger and said with a gentle smile: "My cousin has not fully recovered recently and needs to be nursed back to health.

Don't get close to women, or all your efforts will be wasted."

Although the words were gentle, they were filled with unquestionable concern.

"I have been following the doctor's orders recently, taking my medicine and bathing regularly. I feel very well now, so I should be fine!"

His Royal Highness Prince Rui waved his hand disapprovingly, his tone filled with a hint of arrogance and stubbornness.

"If the princess is worried, just ask Imperial Physician Liu to come and check Ping'an's pulse tomorrow. Why spoil the fun like this?"

After saying this, he picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp, as if to silence everyone with this heroic act. At the same time, he also felt that he had been a vegetarian for more than a month, taking medicine and bathing every day, and he was almost soaked into medicine!

Besides, I haven’t had any symptoms recently, so I think it should be fine!

Princess Zhang Yuyan of Rui was extremely angry. She was already furious because although Prince Rui had no self-discipline, he was a playboy and had affairs with many women, making the whole mansion a mess and causing him to contract such a disgusting disease.

Now seeing him acting so recklessly and not taking his body seriously at all, she was so angry that her chest heaved slightly and she gritted her teeth.

But then she thought, as long as he didn't provoke her, he wouldn't be affected by the disease for the time being. Thinking of this, she snorted coldly, turned her head away, and said nothing more, letting His Royal Highness Prince Rui do whatever he wanted.

On this side, Aunt Liu was secretly happy when she received the summons.

She was actually also suffering from syphilis, but Doctor Liu was her distant cousin, so he was biased and concealed her condition when he diagnosed her.

During this period, Aunt Liu had been secretly taking medicine, and the red spots on her body gradually faded. She was already quite pretty, and now her skin became even whiter and smoother, as delicate as mutton-fat jade, and she became even more charming than before.

Seeing that the prince rarely summoned her, she thought to herself, "I've finally waited for this opportunity. I must use all my skills to charm the prince and regain his favor. Besides, the red spots have faded recently, so I think she's fully recovered!"

So, she walked gracefully to the side of Prince Rui with her lotus steps, called out coquettishly, "Prince~" and started to toast with His Royal Highness Prince Rui.

After three rounds of drinks, the two became more and more excited. Looking at the charming and seductive appearance of Concubine Liu, His Royal Highness Prince Rui could no longer restrain himself and became intimate with her in public, occasionally passing wine to her mouth, completely ignoring the fact that this was in front of everyone.

When the concubines in the hall saw this, some secretly curled their lips, some lowered their heads and pretended not to see it, each with their own thoughts in their hearts.

That night, the lights in Aunt Liu's courtyard were brightly lit, and basins of water were frequently coming in and out. The maids who served her were exhausted and out of breath. It was said that they asked for water five or six times.

The sounds of extravagance and absurdity in the house drifted faintly into the night sky through the doors and windows, as if telling the story of this absurd night in the palace.

And after this night, who knows what kind of storm will be set off in this seemingly peaceful Rui Wang Mansion, and how many undercurrents will surge in the corners of this deep mansion...

Little did they know that the ridiculous indulgence that night was like the prelude to a nightmare that faded away quietly. The two people whose condition had originally improved and there was a glimmer of hope were suddenly shrouded in gloom again, and their condition took a sharp turn for the worse and became increasingly serious.

Time passed slowly, and soon it was May 20th, the birthday of Concubine Shu.

On this day, His Royal Highness Prince Rui, dressed in gorgeous clothes, a brocade robe and a jade belt, looked dignified and walked into the magnificent palace with Princess Rui.

The two stood side by side, with upright postures, like a perfect couple.

The candlelight in the hall flickered, and the light and shadows were dim. His Royal Highness Prince Rui looked respectful and respectfully performed the ritual of three kneelings and nine kowtows towards the Concubine Shu who was sitting on the main seat.

His Royal Highness Prince Rui said in a clear voice: "Mother, today is your birthday. Your son and daughter-in-law wish you good fortune like the long-flowing waters of the East China Sea and a long life like the evergreen pines of the Southern Mountains!

May my mother be happy and healthy every year."

After saying that, he stood up gracefully, raised his hand and gently took over a pair of Dongzhu headdresses that were held in the hands of the maid Feicui who had been following Princess Rui.

That headdress was truly a rare treasure. Each of the oriental pearls was round, full, and extremely large, emitting a warm and charming luster, as if it had absorbed the spiritual energy between heaven and earth.

The phoenix holding a pearl, made with kingfisher feather inlay technique, is even more exquisitely crafted and lifelike.

The phoenix's wings are clearly visible, as if injected with life. Just one glance can make people see the golden phoenix about to spread its wings and soar into the sky, showing its nobility and splendor.

Upon seeing this, Concubine Shu's eyes were filled with surprise and joy. She quickly reached out to take it, gently stroking the headdress, unable to let it go, and repeatedly praised: "You two are so thoughtful!

Look at this headpiece, it is so exquisite, it must have taken a lot of thought.

Alas, it seems that the deceased is about to surpass me and become a grandmother... If you can also give me a grandson, I will be very satisfied! "

His words showed both his satisfaction with the gift and his expectation of having children and grandchildren around him.

Upon hearing this, His Royal Highness Prince Rui bowed and said apologetically, "It is my fault that I have caused your majesty the trouble!

Rest assured, Mother, I will do my utmost to fulfill your wishes after I return!"

As he spoke, he raised his arm slightly, and the thin clothes slid down a little. Inadvertently, the red spots on his arm caught everyone's sight.

"Rui'er! What's wrong with you?"

The Concubine Shu had sharp eyes to begin with, and she noticed even more sharply the abnormality on the arm of His Royal Highness Prince Rui. She was immediately horrified, and her voice unconsciously rose a few degrees, filled with anxiety and concern.

"Don't panic, mother. Perhaps the river fish I just ate is causing some discomfort?!"

His Royal Highness Prince Rui's heart tightened, but he remained calm on the surface.

In fact, although he had contracted syphilis before, it was not serious enough to cause red spots. Therefore, he was confused at the moment. He just thought that he had eaten something wrong, causing allergies and other discomfort. In addition, the red spots were not painful or itchy, so he did not take it seriously.

"impossible!

Rui'er, you never ate river food like this when you were a kid!

Could it be that the food sent from the imperial kitchen has been tampered with?!"

When Concubine Shu heard this, she immediately became alert. The first thought in her mind was that someone was deliberately murdering her son and poisoning him!

Without caring about anything else, she urgently called out to her personal maid, "Someone! Call Xu Yuanpan!"

"Yes!" Aunt Zizhu accepted the order and immediately hurried down to summon Doctor Xu.

Just at this time, the emperor finished his lunch and thought that today was the birthday of Concubine Shu. Although there were many concubines in the harem and their relationships with each other varied, in order to balance the complicated situation of the previous dynasty, Concubine Shu had to be given some respect, so as to make Lord Zhang, the Left Prime Minister, proud.

In addition, there have been frequent reports of victory in recent days, and Shen Zijin has led his troops straight to the capital of Qinglong Kingdom!

The memorial stated that it would take less than a day or two to conquer the Azure Dragon Kingdom! At that time, the Azure Dragon Kingdom would be directly incorporated into the territory of the Golden Dragon Kingdom!

No emperor could refuse the credit of expanding territory like this!

This is a deed that will be praised by future generations for thousands of years!

By then, after conquering the Qinglong Kingdom, the territory under his rule would be the largest except for that of the founding emperor!

Just thinking about it makes me laugh out loud! As a result, the emperor also finds all the concubines in the harem more charming!

So, he set off towards the palace of Concubine Shu. Thinking that today was Concubine Shu's birthday, he decided to rest here for the night, to relax his muscles and bones and relieve his fatigue!

Unexpectedly, as soon as he stepped into the palace, he heard the high-pitched cry of Concubine Shu, saying that someone had poisoned the food.

The emperor's face suddenly darkened, and he was filled with shock and anger. He shouted, "Investigate! Investigate for me! Who is this person?!"

How dare you poison my son right under my nose!

How audacious!

Investigate it layer by layer for me!"

The voice was extremely majestic, echoing in the palace and shocking everyone's hearts.

When Doctor Xu received the summons, he did not dare to delay for a moment and hurried over.

As soon as I entered the hall, I looked up and saw that the emperor and the concubine sitting on the main seat in the hall both had angry and gloomy faces.

His Royal Highness Prince Rui and Princess Rui were also standing by, each with a different expression.

He hurried forward and knelt respectfully one by one, calling out: "Your humble servant greets the Emperor, His Majesty the Consort Shu, His Royal Highness Prince Rui, and Princess Rui!

May Your Majesty be blessed with good health..."

"Stand up! Lord Xu, come and take a look!

Let Ruier take a good look at him. Who poisoned him?"

The emperor impatiently interrupted Doctor Xu's greetings and eagerly signaled him to quickly take His Royal Highness Prince Rui's pulse, his eyes full of anxiety and concern.