SFS Chapter 136 (Revised) Was it deliberately arranged by someone, or did he really see it?
Chapter 136 (Revised) Was it deliberately arranged by someone, or did he really see it?
Wang brought the Sixteenth Prince to Concubine Hui and stopped. The Sixteenth Prince in her arms was still struggling, and it seemed that he was behind Concubine Hui.
Everyone held their breath, and the brave ones waited to watch this wonderful show.
Those who are timid begin to imagine some terrifying plots and scenes, and quietly look for brave people around them to rely on.
As early as when Wang walked towards Concubine Hui, Xiyu quietly returned to the banquet and stayed quietly beside Yinzhen.
I don’t know who deliberately arranged this incident today, or whether the Sixteenth Prince really saw it?
Concubine Hui looked at Wang in disbelief as she walked past her holding the Sixteenth Prince, then stopped behind her, almost touching her.
The Sixteenth Prince stopped crying, his little nose twitched and a bubble of snot came out of his nostrils when he breathed.
His chubby little hands were waving behind Concubine Hui's neck, and suddenly he seemed to have caught something and held it tightly.
Almost in an instant, Concubine Hui felt a chill running down her spine and up to the top of her head, causing goose bumps.
There was a heaviness on my shoulders, as if something was pressing them down.
She subconsciously looked back, then fled from the seat, staggering, her face as pale as paper, and finally collapsed into Chuntao's arms, muttering, "Don't, don't come over..."
Concubine Hui's reaction perfectly explains the saying "people's fear mostly comes from their own imagination."
Although she did not witness any unusual phenomena, the invisible pressure and fear followed her like a shadow, causing her body to tremble involuntarily.
Kangxi's face turned pale. This was simply a farce!
The Sixteenth Prince started crying again. Wang was very embarrassed as she held him in her arms and stood beside Concubine Hui's seat, trying to comfort him softly, but the more she comforted him, the more he cried.
Seeing that none of the masters above her had a good look on their faces, she was so anxious that she was sweating profusely.
"Empress Hui, what are you afraid of? Little Sixteen just likes the tassels hanging behind your head."
Seventh Princess Yun Ran burst out laughing, then walked quickly over from her seat, took Little Sixteen from Wang's hands, shook her twice with skillful movements, and hummed a nursery rhyme she had heard in her childhood.
This time, she also found an excuse for Xiao Shiliu's behavior.
Rong Fei tried to smooth things over, "Yes, children just like these dangling things."
No matter what the truth is, it is the Queen Mother's birthday banquet and many royal relatives and important ministers are present. We cannot lose the face of the royal family.
"Sister Huifei didn't sleep well last night. Are you a little sleepy? Look at the dark circles under your eyes."
She waved to the eunuch rowing the boat who was waiting not far away, then turned around and said, "Chun Tao, your mistress is tired, hurry up and take her back to rest."
Chuntao received the order and took the distraught Concubine Hui on board the cruise ship back to the shore.
Kangxi's expression eased a lot, but he kept his eyes downcast and no one knew what he was thinking.
Ever since she heard Little Sixteen calling Sixteenth Brother, Concubine De's eyes have been red and her brows were furrowed in a sad arc.
But today is a good day, and as a concubine I cannot do something as disrespectful as crying.
Kangxi's big hand fell silently on the back of her hand and gently held it.
Yun Ran carried the Sixteenth Prince back to the seats, took off the silver bell from his wrist and shook it gently. In an instant, all the attention of the Sixteenth Prince was attracted to him.
This episode was over, the singing and dancing continued, and others continued to present their gifts.
Before 11 p.m., the dinner was over and everyone started returning by boat one after another.
Xiyu and several others were on the same boat with Kangxi and the empress dowager. As soon as they got off the boat, a young eunuch hurried over and knelt in front of them, with beads of sweat on his head dripping down like lines.
"Greetings to the Emperor, Empress Dowager, and several masters..."
Kangxi frowned impatiently, "Why are you in such a hurry? What happened?"
"Your Majesty, I just received a letter from the palace via carrier pigeon. The first wife fell in the room an hour and a half ago and has been suffering from abdominal pain. The imperial physician and midwife checked and said that the first wife is going to give birth prematurely."
Xiyu was startled and couldn't help but take a step back. A big hand covered her waist and held her steadily.
She looked back at Yinzhen, then lowered her head and calmly opened the system panel to check the health condition of the eldest wife.
The current value shows 78%, which is in the green safety range. As long as there are no accidents, she will be able to give birth safely. What's more, her abdomen is protected by a wisp of spiritual power left by the little snake spirit.
She touched her belly and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Prince Zhi was anxious. He bowed to Kangxi and called out in a low voice, "Father Emperor."
"Go, go back and accompany your wife." Kangxi said lightly, with some ambiguous meaning in his tone.
However, Prince Zhi was anxious and did not notice that he hurriedly followed the eunuch who delivered the letter and left.
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At 11:00 p.m., go to the bedroom of Tongling Courtyard.
After Concubine Hui returned to her room, she still felt a chill on the back of her neck. Without even having time to change her clothes, she started rummaging around the room and took out all the Buddhist beads and relics that she had placed there earlier.
Seeing her panic, Chun Tao comforted her softly, "My queen, don't panic. Maybe it's really the Sixteenth Prince who is attracted by the tassels behind your bun."
Fortunately, the Empress was able to hold herself back in front of so many people. She didn't behave too abnormally, nor did she say anything wrong.
Being afraid of ghosts is not an unforgivable sin.
"Yes! Tassel!"
Concubine Hui's voice trembled a little. She walked quickly to the dressing table and sat down. With slightly trembling hands, she took off the gorgeous and exquisite pearl hairpins.
As she moved, her fingers trembled from time to time, and even when the pearl hairpin accidentally got caught in her hair, she pulled it off without hesitation, as if these pearl hairpins were all stained with the breath of the dead and were very ominous.
"Mother--"
Seeing her like this, Chun Tao wanted to help but couldn't. "Don't panic. Don't lose your composure."
Concubine Hui's face was as pale as paper. She tightly grasped the relic in her hand and murmured to herself, "I know that I have the relic in my hand. I am not afraid of those evil things. They can't get close to me."
These words seem to be used to comfort oneself, but also to warn others.
Dozens of candles were lit near her in the room, illuminating her entire body, leaving no corner in darkness.
Concubine Hui knelt in front of the statue of Guanyin in the room and chanted sutras in a low voice.
In the light of the candle, the Guanyin statue in front of her seemed different from before. She couldn't see it clearly and thought it was just blurry eyes.
I don’t know how long she had been reciting. Chuntao yawned sleepily behind her and stayed by her side with her eyes closed.
"Woo~wuwu~"
The doors and windows shook gently, making a sound similar to a low whimpering.
The sound made people's hair stand on end. Concubine Hui subconsciously threw the scripture in her hand aside and looked around nervously.
"what sound?"
She muttered to herself in horror, the hairs on her body standing on end.
Concubine Hui was anxious to find a figure that could make her feel at ease, but when she turned around, she found that there was no one behind her, and she didn't know where Chuntao had gone.
She frowned slightly, took a long breath and looked towards the door, "Chun Tao? Chun Tao? Where have you been, you little bitch?"
Even scolding can give you courage.
Her voice gradually grew louder, with a hint of uncontrollable fear.
However, the only response she got was the slight trembling of the doors and windows, and the sound of wind blowing through the gaps.
Concubine Hui swallowed her saliva unconsciously, clenched the Buddhist beads in her hand, supported herself with the cushion under her, slowly stood up and walked towards the door.
The wind created by the skirt caused the candle flame to swing wildly, and the light and shadow changed direction and shape accordingly, reflecting in the dimly lit area, like a monster in the dark with its huge mouth open, waiting for her to fall into its trap.
Her steps toward the door paused for a moment, her calves trembling slightly, as if she was being held back by an invisible force.
The doors and windows were shaking more and more violently, but it was summer now and she lived in a low-lying area, so it was impossible for there to be such a strong wind.
Concubine Hui's pace became rapid, her heart beat like a drum, and a layer of fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
Her eyes were fixed on the door, as if she could see the scene outside through it, but she was afraid that she would really see something terrible.
After hesitating for a moment, she simply stopped and left herself where the candlelight could reach.
In her opinion, it would be safer to be in a place with light, which could at least dispel some of the fear and give her some confidence.
"They are all fake, how could there be ghosts?"
Concubine Hui murmured softly, her body trembling slightly as she returned to the Guanyin statue. She was about to kneel down and recite the sutra again, but the moment she lowered her head, her body suddenly froze.
The joints of her body became very slow. She raised her head stiffly, her eyes fell on the statue of Guanyin, and her pupils suddenly shrank.