Rebirth: Ruyi goes crazy in the harem

Chapter 215: Jiangnan Land Raises People

Knowing that the emperor is still lustful, his interest in the two beauties remains unabated.

Ruyi gently peeled a tribute orange for the emperor, handed it to him, and said virtuously, "The emperor has been with his two sisters for so long, they should not be such scheming people.

I think it is better to start with the prefectural government. After all, one hundred taels of gold is the salary of the prefect for many years..."

A drama of competing for favor in the harem turned into a matter of bribery among corrupt officials.

The emperor's focus really shifted away. On the one hand, he felt that Ruyi was tolerant and considerate, but on the other hand, he felt that corrupt officials were hateful and were parasites in the court.

Ruyi threw the matter onto the emperor and was happy to have some free time.

However, Ruyi was not tricked this time, purely because the other party was immature and did not know her well. If next time...

No, there won't be a next time...

A naughty person must be taught to behave himself.

It must be said that the Emperor is very resourceful and intimidating in handling government affairs.

Within a few days, it was discovered that the magistrate of Hangzhou had condoned his subordinates in corruption and plundered the people's wealth.

All those involved in corruption were thrown into prison and executed. Although the prefect himself pushed someone out to take the blame, no one was stupid.

The emperor did not chop off the prefect's head because Rou and Li had been pleading for mercy. Instead, he stripped him of his official position and sent him to Lingnan to do hard labor.

Family disasters do not affect a married woman.

The emperor removed the green badges from the two concubines on the pretext of recuperating from his injuries, and did not mention the matter of hanging the green badges again until he returned to Beijing.

Although they had not been the target of the emperor's anger, they were still neglected for a long time.

The night before leaving Jiangnan, the emperor was still reluctant to leave. While it was still light, he took Ruyi out in casual clothes.

This time, the two hid their identities, wore clothes of wealthy businessmen, and called each other husband and wife, which was quite romantic.

I ate some Pianerchuan and bought a lot of rice cakes. It was a rare opportunity to temporarily put aside the constraints of the palace and relax a lot.

As night fell, the two of them went boating on the lake, holding hands and watching the fireworks of life on both sides of the river. The prosperous scene was so comfortable.

"Jiangnan is a land of plenty, rich and prosperous. Although the governor has pocketed a lot of money, it still can't hide the splendor of this place."

The emperor stood at the bow of the boat and sighed.

Ruyi, who was standing by her side, swallowed a mouthful of rice cake and responded, "This is all thanks to the current emperor's diligence and love for the people."

Knowing that Ruyi was teasing him on purpose, the emperor chuckled and hugged her, "Yes, the current emperor is a wise ruler, even a little girl like you knows it."

The two were flirting affectionately when they suddenly heard Li Yu report in a low voice that Concubine Cheng had vomited after dinner.

The imperial physician was summoned to take a look and it turned out that she was three months pregnant.

Ruyi calculated the date and it was almost the same as the few times Concubine Cheng had slept with the emperor after she performed the Snow-Seeking Plum Blossom Dance and was conferred the title of imperial concubine.

"It seems that this Jiangnan area is indeed a good place for people to live. It is a happy event that Concubine Cheng has just been crowned as a concubine and has a son. Your Majesty, let's go back quickly."

Ruyi was sensible, and the emperor patted her hand with satisfaction. He casually promised to accompany her to Jiangnan to relax next time, and then they hurried back to the palace.

Ruyi accompanied the emperor to visit Concubine Cheng. Seeing that Concubine Cheng was in good condition, with a rosy complexion and a stable fetus, she gave her a few virtuous instructions and left.

After returning to the bedroom, Liuying said indignantly, "Your Majesty, you finally got out to relax with the Emperor, but this Concubine Cheng insisted on interfering. I can't stand it any more.

She is already three months pregnant, I don't believe she just found out about this today."

Ruyi also knew what Liuying said, but as the queen now, she didn't want to care about it.

“Being pregnant is a happy thing, but you also have to have the ability to give birth to the baby.

It is only March now. Concubine Cheng should first endure the remaining seven months, and then it won’t be too late to show off in front of me.”

Seeing that Liuying’s eyes were still confused, Rong Pei smiled and said, “Your Majesty is right.

If Concubine Cheng behaves herself, no one will be able to harm her. But if a mother makes a mistake and commits a misfortune, don't blame the child for the consequences."

There was a gleam in Liuying's eyes, as if she had thought of something. She smiled, shrugged her shoulders, and stopped talking.

On the way back to the capital, the emperor and empress lived in harmony, which attracted widespread praise from the people.

Although Concubine Cheng was pregnant, her status was not high enough and she could not stand side by side with the emperor.

She sat in front of the carved window lattice, looking at the surging river outside the house. She stayed in the house with such resentment in her heart that her silver teeth were almost broken.

“Even though I’m pregnant, I still can’t compare to the Queen in His Majesty’s heart.

Didn't the tutor sent by my father say that as long as the woman is pregnant, she will be respected by the emperor? Why is this trick not working for me?

No matter how I look at the Queen now, I feel that she is an eyesore. If it weren't for her, the Queen's position would have belonged to me! Hiss..."

A sudden pain in her stomach temporarily brought back Makoto's sanity and made her stop talking.

Yan Cao held the pregnancy-maintaining medicine and said distressedly, "My dear, your pregnancy is already unstable, and now you are on the boat, you must be extra careful.

Please drink this pregnancy-preserving medicine first and calm down. Even for the sake of the child, I beg you not to be angry anymore."

Concubine Cheng grabbed the medicine bowl and drank it in one gulp, not even realizing that her hands were stained with the black medicine.

Yan Cao gently wiped the stains for Concubine Cheng while she heard her angry and gnashing teeth, "When I give birth to a prince, I will definitely not let the queen go..."

When they returned to the Forbidden City, Concubine Shu and Concubine Ling were already very pregnant.

Yihuan's pregnancy was well taken care of. Although she became whiter, plumper and rounder, one could tell at a glance that she was living a very comfortable life.

The Empress Dowager specially asked Yihuan to go to the Cining Palace. Yihuan did not refuse and went there slowly with her bulging belly.

The Queen Mother was delighted when she saw Yihuan's belly. "Your belly is pointed, unlike your noble lady's which is round and blunt. You really look like a prince."

Yi Huan picked up the tea, took a sip, and responded with a rare obedient and docile smile, "Thank you, Queen Mother, for your concern.

Whether it is a son or a daughter, it is a blessing. I will definitely take good care of this child and watch him grow up."

The Queen Mother knew in her heart that no mother would be willing to give her child away.

She smiled with a hint of threat, "Shupin, you are of a high birth and became a noble lady as soon as you entered the palace. You should know why all this happened."

Yi Huan suppressed her smile and replied softly, "Yes, if it weren't for the Queen Mother's advice, how could I enter the palace to serve the Emperor?

I remember the Queen Mother's kindness. If the child in my belly is born and can please the Queen Mother, I will definitely let him come to the Cining Palace to pay respect to the Queen Mother every day."

It is not enough to visit him every day. The only way to keep him at home is to make him accustomed to it and be safe.

"Shupin, you have been in the palace for quite a while. It took you so long to climb from a noble lady to a concubine. It's really not fast."

Upon hearing this, Yihuan lowered her head in shame.