Chapter 6 When a petty person gains power, they become arrogant and unruly.

Chapter 6 When a petty person gains power, they become arrogant and unruly.

As soon as the Emperor left, Fanghua had the main hall thoroughly cleaned.

She didn't know why, but the thought of those things being used by the emperor made her feel disgusted.

But for the sake of her child and for her own future, she had to suppress her disgust.

He had to drink several mouthfuls of the spiritual spring water to suppress the nausea in his heart.

"Is Your Highness alright? Should we call the imperial physician to take a look?" Granny Zhang asked with some concern.

Ever since the Empress's nightmare, she has been the one serving the Empress personally, handling everything herself, otherwise she wouldn't feel at ease.

Fanghua shook her head. "It's nothing, Granny." Some things cannot be said, and some words cannot be spoken.

However, relying on others all the time is not a good idea. Since I have Xiao Feng's help, I should train some people myself.

Neither the people from the palace nor her maternal family were as useful as those she had trained herself.

"Is Qiaoling busy? If not, have her come over." If she remembered correctly, Qiaoling had studied medicine, but wasn't very good at it.

Now that she has been cleansed by the spiritual spring, it shouldn't be difficult for her to learn medicine again.

"This old servant will go down and see if Your Highness wishes to return to her room to rest?"

Fanghua waved her hand, saying that she was so tired from sleeping all day that her body was stiff, and she was planning to go out for a walk today.

After Zhang Mama withdrew, Qiaoyun stepped forward to serve her mistress.

Before Fanghua could wait long, Granny Zhang brought Qiaoling in.

"Master, did you look for me?" Qiaoling greeted him politely.

Fanghua nodded. There was no one else serving in the room except Qiaoyun and a second-class maid named Xiangsi.

The first-class palace maids had all served her since childhood and were all trustworthy, but Xiangsi was sent by the Imperial Household Department. Although she had served them for some years, there were some things they shouldn't know.

"Xiangsi, you may leave now. Granny, could you please wait for the Emperor outside the door for me?" Waiting for the Emperor was just an excuse; guarding the door was the real reason.

Zhang Mama did not refuse, and after agreeing, she took Xiangsi and went out.

When no one else was around, Fanghua said to Qiaoling and Qiaoyun, "If I remember correctly, Qiaoling, you have medical skills, right?"

Although Qiaoling didn't understand why the Empress asked that question, she nodded obediently, "Yes, Your Majesty, when the Fujin (the Princess Consort) was looking for someone to teach us, I learned a little bit from the female physician in the manor."

Fanghua beamed with joy upon receiving the affirmation.

"Now, I'm letting you continue your medical studies so you can advance further?" Nothing is more reliable than having someone by your side.

Although Qiaoling did not understand why the Empress wanted to, she was determined not to disappoint her. "This servant will certainly not let the Empress down."

"Alright, now that I am pregnant, you will be responsible for liaising with the outside world. Remember, make good use of this opportunity to learn medicine."

The imperial physicians and female physicians in the palace all have their own destinies, which is not something that an empress like herself can shake. Therefore, it is safer outside the palace.

Originally, Qiaoyun was in charge of external affairs, but now that Qiaoling has taken over those matters, Qiaoyun will naturally make new arrangements.

"Qiaoyun, if I remember correctly, you have martial arts skills. You'll have to work harder from now on, and you'll also be in charge of Qiaoling's affairs."

Although she didn't understand why the Empress had made such an arrangement, she obeyed her, saying, "Yes, Your Highness, this servant will certainly serve you well."

Fanghua wasn't biased. Qiaoling had drunk from the spiritual spring before, so the others couldn't be left out. She was willing to give up this little bit of spiritual spring.

So she took out a few jade bottles and said, "One bottle for each person. Except for Qiaoling, you and Qiaomeng should each take one bottle. There's nothing wrong for now, so go and prepare. Don't delay the Emperor's meal."

Qiaoyun was overjoyed to receive the jade bottle from the Empress. They had all seen the changes in Qiaoling and knew that the item in the Empress's hand was a valuable treasure.

She practices martial arts, and if this could help her improve her skills, she dared not think any further. She would never let the Empress down in this lifetime.

The palace doors opened, and Zhang Mama, knowing that the Empress had given her instructions, immediately went inside to serve her.

"Your Majesty, the rewards for the Nara clan should have been sent over by now. Li Changfu just reported that the Empress Dowager has already sent the rewards over."

Zhang Mama was somewhat displeased, feeling that Nara had embarrassed her mistress.

Fanghua didn't take it to heart. Let them compete if they want. Anyway, she didn't demand the emperor's favor like she did in her previous life.

All she wished for in her life was for her child to live a long and healthy life and to reach a high position.

"Yes, have Li Changfu deliver it according to the rules. Remember to bring Physician Zhang along. Have him inspect the items before handing them over to Nara. Make sure the inspection is done in front of everyone."

She did this just in case, because who knows if they might take the opportunity to cause trouble.

She doesn't have time to deal with them now because Chenghu hasn't been born yet. Once Chenghu is born, she'll give them a big gift.

"Yes, why don't we let Granny Ji go with us? Granny Ji is the most meticulous in her work." Granny Zhang was overjoyed to hear her mistress's words, and thus thought of a more comprehensive solution.

Fanghua smiled, understanding the nanny's intention. Nanny Ji was the nanny given to her by the Empress Dowager when she first entered the palace, and she was also the nanny who taught her.

This person is good in every way, except for his foul mouth and bluntness. In her previous life, she didn't really have much of a chance to meet him.

In this second life, she actually thinks that Granny Ji is quite nice; at least her thoughts are written all over her face.

"Yes, I'll listen to you. When Granny Ji comes back, remember to have her come over to collect her reward." She wanted to see how Nara Shi would behave like a clown.

With a smile, Zhang Mama went down to make the arrangements, and Qiaoyun and the others also went down to take the treasures given by the Empress. Only Qiaoling and two second-class palace maids were by their side to serve them.

"I've been lying in bed too much lately, Qiaoling, accompany me for a stroll in the garden."

Kunning Palace has its own small garden, which, although not as large as the Imperial Garden, is filled with the flowers that Fanghua loved.

Fanghua liked peonies and herbaceous peonies, as well as some rare orchids, and naturally some tall flowering trees. These were all flower seeds that she gradually transplanted after moving into Kunning.

In July, with the garden eunuchs serving diligently, the garden is naturally filled with blooming flowers.

Although it was a bit hot, with Xiaofeng around, the temperature in the surrounding area was quite comfortable.

Yes, that's Xiao Feng's function—keeping things warm in winter and cool in summer. It seems she needs to find an opportunity to release Xiao Feng from the space.

This little thing is perfect for eavesdropping on secrets.

On the other side.

As soon as Nara announced her pregnancy, she sent someone to inform the Emperor of the good news.

She knew that the Emperor had been staying with the Empress these past few days; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to report her pregnancy at only two months along.

Ma Jia, who has always been at odds with her, has already given birth to the Emperor's eldest son, and the Empress is about to give birth to the Emperor's legitimate son, so she is naturally anxious.

Unexpectedly, the heavens smiled upon her, and she became pregnant with the emperor's child. She wanted to announce the good news as soon as possible, but her nanny dissuaded her, and she's kept it a secret until now. Her nanny originally intended for her to keep it hidden until the pregnancy was stable, but…

Yes, Nara couldn't withstand the shock, which caused the two-month-old tire to burst.

The person who provoked her was quite interesting; it was none other than Consort Ma Jia, who lived in the same courtyard.

This woman was very favored. Apart from the Empress, she was the Emperor's favorite, even more so than Consort Niohuru.

Therefore, she gave birth to the emperor's eldest son, Prince Chengrui.

Perhaps it was this special quality that made her dislike the child in the Empress's belly.

And so, he pushed a knife out.

Today, she deliberately had people listen to the sounds coming from Kunning Palace, hoping that something might happen to that person, so that her Chengrui could maintain his status as the eldest son.

Unfortunately, she received the Emperor's and the Emperor's and Empress Dowager's rewards, but the news she wanted did not come.

Upon seeing the gifts that the Empress had sent to Nara, she knew that her plan had failed.

Unable to stand Nara's affected manner, she left the place uninvolved and went straight back to her own palace.

After venting her anger upon returning home, she went to the side hall to hug her son and seek comfort. The eldest prince is now three years old (by Chinese reckoning) and is a sensible and well-behaved child.

Upon seeing his mother arrive, he immediately went over to pay his respects. Seeing that his mother didn't look too happy, he quickly tried to comfort her.

As a new mother, Ma Jia naturally put her son first. Seeing the little boy coaxing her, all her unhappiness disappeared.

She only regretted that she was not the empress, unable to give her sensible son a better background.

The eldest prince is also good; she trusts Chengrui.