A Crossover of Film and Television: Miao Miao's Life Transmigration

Lotus blossoms in the breeze at Quyuan Garden.

The pregnant Consort Ning sat on the couch, her face still filled with disbelief, and then gently touched her belly.

She had been unable to conceive since she was in the mansion, and after many years in the palace, she still couldn't get pregnant. By the ninth year of Yongzheng's reign, she had given up, but unexpectedly, she was able to conceive as she wished.

Four months ago, Consort Ning heard Consort Qian's words and summoned the imperial physician to inquire. The physician confirmed Consort Qian's statement, saying that a healthy mother would help with pregnancy. Consort Ning then encouraged Consort Qian to walk and move around more after lunch and dinner every day. She also had Xiao Guizi invite Imperial Physician Lin, who was treating Consort Qian's pregnancy, to come. Consort Ning drank Imperial Physician Lin's fertility-enhancing medicine for three months before she became pregnant. However, Imperial Physician Lin also said that even if she became pregnant, she should still pay attention to exercise, and moderate exercise would make her body healthier so that the child could be delivered healthier.

As expected, she was able to summon the imperial physician to examine her pulse and discover that she was almost two months pregnant.

Immediately, Consort Ning remembered that she needed to report the good news to the Emperor and Empress.

She also sent someone to deliver gifts to Consort Qian. If it weren't for Consort Qian's advice, how could she have gotten pregnant with this child?

Inside the Changchun Immortal Pavilion.

Granny Zhu hurried in and said anxiously, "Your Majesty, a maid from Consort Ning's side has come to report that Consort Ning is pregnant and is almost two months along."

Upon hearing this, the Empress put down her pen, looking surprised, and asked, "Is Consort Ning pregnant?"

The Empress knew that Consort Ning was no longer young, almost twenty-eight. She had been favored for a period of time, but later the Emperor favored Consort Yu more.

Nanny Zhu replied, "Yes, Your Majesty, it's absolutely true. The imperial physician has already diagnosed it, and it's been almost two months."

The Empress thought of something. It had been rumored that the young ladies in the harem were drinking fertility-enhancing medicines, and Consort Qian had even said that it was easier to get pregnant if you were healthy.

Seeing the Empress pondering, Zhu Mama understood what she was thinking and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, Consort Ning listened to Consort Qian's advice, drank fertility-enhancing medicine while recuperating, and unexpectedly became pregnant not long after."

The Empress laughed and said, "Back then, Consort Xi and Consort Yu mocked Consort Ning and Consort Qian, but it turned out to be quite effective."

Then, the Empress looked at Jiang Haifu: "Eunuch Jiang, go and convey my decree that no one is allowed to disturb Consort Ning's pregnancy."

When the others heard the news, Consort Xi and Consort Yu said that Consort Ning was lucky, but unfortunately their expressions were not very good. However, when they thought that their sons had all married and had children, and that they had become grandmothers, they put aside their resentment.

Inside the Nine Continents Pure Banquet Hall.

The Emperor was naturally delighted to hear the news of Consort Ning's pregnancy. He was no longer young, and the imperial physicians had even determined that it was not conducive to having children. Unexpectedly, in the past few years, after resting and recuperating, and practicing Buddhism and virtue, good news kept coming from the harem.

The Emperor immediately ordered Su Peisheng to arrange for people to protect the pregnant Consort Ning and ensure that no problems arise.

Su Peisheng said, "I heard that Consort Ning conceived the imperial child because she listened to Consort Qian's advice. Consort Ning also insisted on strengthening her body and drank medicine for a long time before she became pregnant."

A hint of surprise flickered in the Emperor's eyes. Whether in the palace or the harem, all the women were gentle and delicate; he hadn't expected it to be related to their health. (It's quite possible. Women in the Qing Dynasty rarely left their homes. Coupled with the restrictions placed on women, they couldn't go out and stayed indoors every day. Even unseemly movements were restrained; how could their health be good?)

The Emperor instructed Su Peisheng: "We cannot neglect Consort Qian and the Sixth Prince. We need to secretly add more manpower. If anyone tries to take advantage of Consort Ning's pregnancy and cause trouble for the Sixth Prince, I will hold you responsible."

The Emperor thought that the people in the harem were restless, and that it was still unknown whether Consort Ning's baby was a boy or a girl, so of course he had to protect the Sixth Prince.

Su Peisheng replied respectfully, "Yes, Your Majesty, this servant will secretly send more men to ensure the safety of Consort Qian and the Sixth Prince."

The news of Consort Ning's pregnancy disrupted the tranquility of the harem. The young lady began to hope that she would conceive a dragon child and rise to the top. She would often stroll around the Yuanmingyuan Garden and sometimes invite nannies with martial arts skills to ask for advice on ways to strengthen her body.

Liu Jingyao lived her life quietly, taking good care of the Sixth Prince. The Sixth Prince changed every day, becoming adorable and inheriting all the best qualities of both her and the Emperor.

To allow Consort Ning to rest and recuperate peacefully during her pregnancy, the Emperor did not return to the palace this year. Although in previous years the Emperor often stayed at the Yuanmingyuan for business, he had never done so for a concubine before, which caused a great deal of discussion in the court and the harem.

But the ministers couldn't very well bring it up. The emperor hadn't returned to the palace in the past few years, so could it be that this year it was all for the concubines? The ministers couldn't guess what the emperor was thinking.

Consort Ning was able to stay peacefully in the Lotus Pond at Quyuan Garden to prepare for her pregnancy, thanks to the Emperor's decree. The other concubines in the harem did not dare to disturb her, but it was unknown whether they had secretly taken action against her.

Three months have passed in the blink of an eye, and the Sixth Prince is now nine months old. He is healthy and can walk a short distance. However, Liu Jingyao is worried that the child's bones are soft, so she usually has the nanny carry him.

Liu Jingyao would tease the Sixth Prince whenever she had a chance, and the Sixth Prince would beam with joy. In addition, Hongzhan was very familiar with her aura, and he was always happy whenever he saw her. The Emperor also liked to tease the Sixth Prince at Shangxia Tianguang after court or after reviewing memorials. The Sixth Prince was quite familiar with the Emperor.

Liu Jingyao realized that the Emperor only had 5 years left to live, so it was time to arrange for the next concubine to get pregnant. Moreover, Consort Ning had not yet given birth, and the system had not added any lifespan bonuses.

Liu Jingyao asked Xinyue to summon Imperial Physician Lin. It just so happened that today was the monthly pulse-checking day. Imperial Physician Lin arrived shortly afterward and, after checking the pulses of Liu Jingyao and the Sixth Prince, said, "Your Majesty and the Sixth Prince are both in good health."

Liu Jingyao had Zhou Mama carry the Sixth Prince away and said to Imperial Physician Lin, "Among the concubines in the harem, which one has come to see you?"

Physician Lin dared not be negligent and said, "Most of the ladies have asked me for prescriptions."

Liu Jingyao recalled the concubines in the harem in her mind and asked, "Consort Gu and Consort Gao?"

Physician Lin understood Liu Jingyao's meaning and said, "They all asked me, but Consort Hai, Consort An, and Consort Guo are taking care of themselves according to my previous prescriptions every day."

Liu Jingyao thought of them, and how their jealousy towards her had been evident in their eyes when they paid their respects before: "Then let them take good care of themselves and make sure they are in excellent health. Don't worry about anything else."

"As for Consort Gu and Consort Gao, you can give them some pointers to make sure they get pregnant. You can handle it yourself."

Both Consort Gu and Consort Gao entered the palace in the fifth year of the Yongzheng Emperor's reign. Both Consort Gu and Consort Gao were from the Han Banner Army, and their fathers and brothers did not hold higher positions than Liu Man. Moreover, both of them were weak-willed.

Gu Changzai had a low status at home and was a concubine's daughter. She was sent to the palace by her family because of her good looks, hoping that they would make a name for themselves for the family. However, she never managed to get pregnant.

After her mother passed away and her father remarried, Consort Gao was sent to the palace to seek a future. However, she turned out to be so useless that her family abandoned her.

Three months have passed in the blink of an eye.

The Sixth Prince turned one year old, and the Emperor held a first birthday banquet for him. As expected, the Sixth Prince held a small bow and arrow in one hand and a small writing brush in the other.

The Emperor was pleased with the Sixth Prince's choice. Although the first birthday banquet was not extravagant, several important ministers and relatives were invited.

Liu Jingyao was also very happy, but unfortunately the Emperor stayed at the Yuanmingyuan, which prevented her from carrying out her plans. However, she received news from Imperial Physician Lin that Consort Gu and Consort Gao had begun to recuperate according to Imperial Physician Lin's prescription.