AWB Chapter 160 Consort Fucha
Chapter 160 Consort Fucha
Inside the Broken Jade Pavilion, sunlight streamed through the window lattices, casting dappled patterns of light and shadow on the floor.
Just then, Xiao Yunzi came running from a distance, her face showing a hint of tension and anxiety.
When Xiao Yunzi reached Zhen Huan, he immediately knelt down and bowed, then said, panting heavily:
"Your Majesty, I have just received news that the Sixth Prince suddenly developed a high fever last night and his condition is critical."
Later, the imperial physician diagnosed her with pregnancy!
After saying this, Xiao Yunzi looked up at Zhen Huan and saw that she was listening attentively to his report.
Then, Xiaoyunzi continued:
"Moreover, because of this incident, Yanxi Palace has been ordered to close."
The Emperor even issued a special decree forbidding anyone in the six palaces from moving around freely, to prevent anyone from contracting smallpox.
Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan's body trembled violently.
A flicker of surprise crossed her face, but her heart was quickly filled with joy.
She didn't want to so cruelly wish for a child to die.
But when she thought of the long-standing suppression she had suffered at the hands of Consort Shu, Fucha Peiyun...
Those faint thoughts of kindness were drowned out by deep resentment.
This Consort Shu was of noble birth and deeply favored by the Emperor; her son, the Sixth Prince, was especially valued by the Emperor.
The Sixth Prince was not only of noble birth, but also exceptionally intelligent.
The Emperor always praised and doted on it when he mentioned it.
As long as Consort Shu and the Sixth Prince were around, Zhen Huan felt that no matter how hard she tried, she would never be able to turn the tables.
In this deep and unfathomable palace, power and status are the means of survival, and she absolutely refuses to remain subservient to others forever.
Now the opportunity has finally arrived, but unfortunately, the Sixth Prince has contracted smallpox.
If the Sixth Prince doesn't make it through, it will undoubtedly be great news for Zhen Huan.
If this terrible epidemic could spread further to Consort Shu,
Then her biggest rival will fall.
Once the Sixth Prince dies young, the other princes in the palace will no longer be a threat.
The Third Prince is of mediocre talent and unlikely to achieve great things.
The Fifth Prince is nothing to fear.
The Fourth Prince, Hongli, had a fairly close relationship with her.
If she can successfully become Hongli's foster mother, she can speak well of the Fourth Prince to the Emperor.
In this way, with Hongli and the twins he had given birth to,
Zhen Huan believed that she would definitely be able to surpass Consort Hua, Nian Shilan, and ascend to the position of Empress.
We'll plan step by step when that time comes.
Given time, she will surely succeed in ascending to the incomparably noble position of Empress Dowager.
Once the Empress Dowager is reached
She will then have even greater power and confidence to avenge the persecuted Zhen family.
Thinking of this, Zhen Huan could hardly contain her joy, and the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up in a smile.
However, she quickly composed herself and cleverly concealed it.
At this moment, Jinxi said softly:
"Smallpox is always extremely dangerous. In my opinion, the Sixth Prince is unlikely to escape this fate!"
Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan quickly said:
"Don't say that. The Sixth Prince has always been blessed with good fortune and will surely be able to overcome this difficulty."
Although deep down Zhen Huan wished for Consort Shu and her son to meet an untimely end,
She had long known that even a stone in the palace could talk, and that the slightest misstep could give someone ammunition against her.
Therefore, she tried her best to hide her true emotions, and her face showed no sign of it.
When Zhen Huan heard that Kang Nian Shilan and others had sent a large quantity of precious medicinal herbs to Consort Shu, she couldn't help but sneer inwardly.
Afterwards, she also instructed her servants to select some of the finest medicinal herbs and send them to Yanxi Palace.
This was to show his concern for Consort Shu and her son.
Since Yanxi Palace was closed, Zhen Huan has had people keep a close watch on news from Yanxi Palace every day.
She eagerly anticipated that her dream would become a reality.
However, as the days went by, she still couldn't get what she wanted.
Just when Zhen Huan was about to lose her patience, an unexpected message arrived—
The Third Prince and the Fifth Prince, who lived in the Prince's Residence, both had good fortune!