Chapter 107: Promoted to Lady Zhao

“Lady, this time it’s fake again.” Pearl rushed in to report.

Lady Shu sneered, “Ning Wanyin is truly full of tricks…”

But no matter how many tricks you have…

What can you do?

You can only check people and objects for poison…

But she was indeed forced by Ning Wanyin to use a big move.

One of the two midwives who delivered the baby was her person. Naturally, she couldn’t be checked, she just needed to do something during the delivery…

She could suffocate the child inside.

Then take out the stillborn baby.

She didn’t want to use this trick easily, because it was very difficult to plant a nail under Helian Qi’s nose.

This midwife could be kept to harm Ning Wanyin later.

She had planted many people in Changchun Palace.

But…

Ning Wanyin’s method of searching, she caught one of her people in Changchun Palace after another…

She could only use the midwife.

“Ning Wanyin and Lady Shun both think everything is fine.” Pearl flattered, “Ning Wanyin is no match for you!”

Lady Shu said calmly, “She’s quite capable…”

If she were dealing with anyone else, she wouldn’t need to go this far.

In the entire palace, among all the concubines, including Empress Dowager Xue, the most difficult to deal with in Lady Shu’s eyes was still Ning Wanyin.

“You are still the most skilled, Lady!” Pearl praised.

Lady Shu’s thin lips curled slightly, she looked at the Buddha statue in front of her, feeling relaxed and happy.

…

In the early days of the winter month, the Emperor suddenly summoned Lady Shun.

On the way to Qianxin Palace, Lady Shun was about to give birth again…

“Quickly, carry Lady back to Changchun Palace.” Chunque said anxiously.

But Ning Wanyin, who was accompanying them, refused, “It’s too far, we might not make it in time on the way. The closest place is Jingxi Palace… Carry Lady Shun to Jingxi Palace!”

“Are you crazy…” Chunque widened her eyes and whispered, “Lady Shu definitely doesn’t want our Lady to give birth…”

Ning Wanyin looked directly at Lady Shun, “His Majesty has ordered that I am responsible for Lady Shun’s delivery. Anyone who disobeys will be considered defying the imperial decree.”

As soon as these words were spoken…

The palace servants dared not hesitate.

They carried Lady Shun to Jingxi Palace.

Lady Shu, who was taking a nap in Jingxi Palace, was stunned when she saw Ning Wanyin carrying Lady Shun to her palace.

“Lady Ning, what are you doing?” Lady Shu was shocked.

Ning Wanyin bowed and saluted, “Lady Shun is about to give birth, it’s too far to go back to Changchun Palace, only Jingxi Palace can be used right now. This concubine thought, Lady Shu has given birth to a prince, the people in Lady Shu’s palace are all experienced, they are more useful than the people in Changchun Palace.”

“Lady Shun’s delivery, please help take care of it, Lady Shu!”

“Lady Shu has always been virtuous and taken care of her sisters, she shouldn’t kick Lady Shun out to freeze in this snowy weather, right?”

Lady Shu was stunned for a moment, then she reacted, staring at Ning Wanyin, “My people are afraid they can’t take care of Lady Shun…”

“You have given birth, how could your palace servants be incapable? It’s too late to go to Changchun Palace to call people now… These eunuchs who carry the palanquin are clumsy, how can they serve Lady Shun…” Ning Wanyin blocked her.

After a pause, she reminded her word by word, “His Majesty has entrusted this concubine with Lady Shun’s delivery, anyone who disobeys will be considered defying the imperial decree.”

Defying the imperial decree? She understood.

“What!”

Ning Wanyin’s plan today was to have Lady Shun give birth in Lady Shu’s palace!

If anything happened to the imperial heir…

She would blame Lady Shu, saying it was Lady Shu who did it.

Lady Shu looked deeply at Ning Wanyin…

She didn’t expect her to have this trick up her sleeve.

Lady Shu wasn’t stupid.

Was Lady Shun’s child worth her dying with her?

Whether this child could survive after birth was another matter.

Compared to that…

Lady Shu would definitely choose to ensure Lady Shun’s safe delivery.

“Since it’s unfortunate today, how can this concubine stand by and watch? Pearl, hurry up and help…” Lady Shu instructed.

Pearl, who was stunned, finally reacted, she accepted the order and arranged for people to carry Lady Shun to the couch.

The imperial physician and the midwife had been summoned immediately.

They soon arrived.

Ning Wanyin also sent someone to invite the Emperor, informing him that Lady Shun was giving birth in Jingxi Palace. Although the Emperor was deliberately cooperating with her in this scheme, she still had to go through the motions.

…

“Master, Lady Shun is about to give birth. His Majesty and the concubines have all gone, you should go and take a look.” Ping Momo reminded.

Lady Zhuang had been confined for two months, and she was just released from house arrest a few days ago.

She was surprised to hear this, “She’s really going to give birth? She’s already given birth three times, isn’t Ning Wanyin playing tricks again?”

“This time it’s real! His Majesty has already gone.” Ping Momo confirmed.

Lady Zhuang nodded slightly, “Then let’s go to Changchun Palace.”

“Lady Shun is not in Changchun Palace, she’s giving birth in Jingxi Palace.” Ping Momo said.

Lady Zhuang looked confused, “Why did she move to Jingxi Palace? Under Lady Shu’s care, will this child be able to be born?”

“It’s in Lady Shu’s palace, Lady Shu has to take care of it.” Ping Momo sighed.

Lady Ning’s methods are so powerful, this time Lady Shun is destined to have a smooth delivery.

…

When the concubines arrived at Jingxi Palace, their expressions were different.

Who would have thought that Lady Shun would give birth here?

On the main seat, the Emperor sat with a gloomy expression. Lady Shu, on the other hand, looked virtuous and magnanimous, accompanying him, Ning Wanyin was not there.

She was guarding in the inner chamber…

In the final step, although she gambled that Lady Shu wouldn’t dare to do anything, she still personally oversaw it.

Lady Shun’s delivery this time was considered smooth…

After about an hour, the midwife held the newborn baby and said happily, “Congratulations, Lady Shun, you have given birth to a princess, mother and daughter are safe!”

Lady Shun, who had exhausted all her strength on the bed, felt a hint of disappointment after hearing these words.

…

Ning Wanyin came out with the midwife to announce the good news.

“Congratulations, Your Majesty, Lady Shun has given birth to a princess, mother and daughter are safe.” The midwife congratulated.

Although Helian Qi wanted a prince more, he didn’t dislike his daughter. His offspring were few, whether it was a princess or a prince, he liked them all.

“Very good, you have done well, there will be a reward!” Helian Qi was overjoyed.

Everyone bowed, “Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty.”

Lady Shu was a little surprised. It was actually a princess! If she had known it was a princess, why had she gone through so much trouble.

But she also felt relieved.

Lady Shun was no longer a threat to her.

“Lady Shun was able to give birth safely, Lady Shu, you have merit. Someone, reward Lady Shu with a statue of Guanyin, the Goddess of Childbirth.” Helian Qi ordered.

Lady Shu, relieved of a worry, smiled and bowed, “Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty.”

Helian Qi then looked at Ning Wanyin, “Lady Ning, you have worked hard these past few days. Pass on my decree, Lady Ning is wise and virtuous, she has merit in taking care of Lady Shun, she is promoted to Lady Zhao.”

“Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty.” Ning Wanyin bowed and thanked him.

“From now on, all matters of the six palaces will be jointly handled by Lady Shu and Lady Zhao.” Helian Qi continued.

Lady Shu’s smile froze on her face.

The authority to manage the six palaces, this time, the Emperor really gave it to her.