A fairy from various TV dramas and movies travels through time, starting with Consort Fucha.

Chapter 43 Noble Lady Fucha's Donation

Zhen Huan really didn't want to believe that Ling Rong was that kind of person, but the Emperor's investigation revealed that it was indeed Ling Rong who instigated Consort Qi to do this.

Furthermore, Ling Rong was also behind Songzi's madness at the flower-viewing banquet, all to cause Consort Shu's miscarriage.

Perhaps Lingrong was inherently a scheming person; she had previously gone to the Cold Palace to subtly hint to Eunuch Su to strangle her with a bowstring.

Her character was clearly flawed. Fortunately, Ling Rong remembered their past relationship and didn't lay a hand on her, otherwise...

Zhen Huan looked at her belly. Fortunately, otherwise the baby in her womb would have been in danger.

Zhen Huan was unaware that her beloved Fourth Prince would cover for the Empress and conceal some things.

This made Zhen Huan less wary of the Empress and less cautious of An Lingrong, thus sowing the seeds of future trouble.

The Empress said, "Since Lady An has already been sent to the Cold Palace, there's no need to mention her again."

This incident serves as a reminder that you should all take extra care of your health in the future.

Zhen Huan said, "I will be extra careful from now on."

Fucha Peiyun, heh, that's not what she really means. "I will be extra careful, and no one can harm my child."

The Empress said, "I don't know what evil spirit has struck this year, but a drought has struck the south, and not a drop of rain has fallen for two months."

This is a matter of great importance concerning the nation and its agriculture.

Zhen Huan nodded slightly and sighed:

"Your Majesty is absolutely right. These natural and man-made disasters have struck one after another, causing turmoil and unrest in both the court and the harem."

This situation truly causes Your Majesty and Empress great worry.

Standing to the side, Fucha Peiyun gently stroked her swollen belly and said softly:

"Oh dear, what about the state, agriculture, the imperial court, and the harem? I am too foolish to understand any of this."

However, I do know some practical matters.

With such a prolonged drought, the grain harvest is bound to be poor.

The concubines were willing to use their own money to purchase 50,000 taels of silver to buy food and supplies, and to send special people to deliver them to the disaster-stricken areas in the south.

In addition, I also plan to write a letter to my maternal family, the Fucha family, asking them to generously contribute financially and do their part.

This is also for the Emperor's benefit, and at the same time, it can be considered as accumulating more blessings for the children in my womb."

The Empress's face stiffened. When did Consort Shu become so clever?

With Consort Shu making such a big splash, who will remember her as the Empress in the end?

With Consort Shu setting this example, how could the Empress possibly remain indifferent?

Unfortunately, the Ulanara family had long since declined and was not as wealthy as the Fucha family.

Zhen Huan's heart was in turmoil. She considered herself a female strategist and the emperor's confidante, but she had never thought of these things.

Moreover, the Zhen family's wealth was not comparable to that of the Fucha family, and they didn't bring much money with them when they entered the palace, which they spent almost all of during the period when they were out of favor with the emperor.

If it weren't for the Emperor's many rewards after she gained favor, who knows what she would be like now.

Now that Consort Shu is leading the donation, if she doesn't donate, it will inevitably affect her image in the Emperor's eyes.

It seems she has no choice but to donate now, but she still has to wait for the Empress to speak.

Fucha Peiyun secretly rejoiced at the change in the expressions of the Empress and Zhen Huan.

Surprisingly, in modern times, people are used to donating money whenever there's a disaster.

What's the point of this prayer and sacrifice?

However, it's still best to keep an eye out for that stuff so it doesn't get embezzled.

The Empress forced a smile and slowly began to speak:

"Consort Shu's actions are truly righteous and insightful. As the head of the six palaces, I naturally cannot lag behind."

Although my family is not what it used to be, I can still scrape together 20,000 taels of silver to help with disaster relief by saving every penny.

"I will certainly report this matter to the Emperor today, Consort Shu, to earn your credit."

"Your Majesty the Empress is kind; I was only thinking of this."

"I only think that if there's a lack of water and the harvest is poor, then people will go hungry."

The empress reminded her that this matter still needed to be spread, to prevent the empress from seizing the palace again.

It makes a difference who takes the lead in this matter.

Zhen Huan then said, "I am also willing to donate 20,000 taels of silver to do my part for the disaster victims in the south."

The Empress said with a look of satisfaction, "His Majesty must be very pleased that my two younger sisters are so sensible."

The suffering people in the south will surely overcome their difficulties soon.

Fucha Peiyun and Zhen Huan said, "It's all what a concubine should do."

The Empress, however, did not forget her purpose: "The south is suffering from disaster, and the Emperor is extremely worried."

I decided to go to the Temple of Heaven to offer sacrifices and pray for rain, and then stay at Ganlu Temple for a few days to pray for blessings.

All palace affairs will be handled by Consort Hua, with Consort Jing assisting her.

Zhen Huan said, "This concubine will stay in the palace to rest and prepare for childbirth, and will not go out unless necessary."

The Empress replied, "That's good."

"You all know Consort Hua's temperament; if you can bear with it, then bear with it."

"Wait until the Emperor and I return to settle things for you. The Emperor and I will only be gone for ten days."

Fucha Peiyun was very puzzled by the naive and innocent girl's words.

Would Consort Hua really deliberately make things difficult for a pregnant woman?

"Since I became pregnant, Consort Hua has not made things difficult for me."

Even so, they didn't forget to sow discord.

A fleeting hint of embarrassment crossed the Empress's face as she coughed lightly and said:

"Sister Fucha is simple-minded, but the people in the palace are complicated. It's always good to be more cautious."

Fucha Peiyun nodded as if she understood but not quite.

The Empress said, "However, since you are both pregnant, I think Consort Hua wouldn't dare to do anything."

The Emperor and I will be returning to the palace soon, so please take good care of yourselves.

Empress Fucha Peiyun and Zhen Huan: "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will."

The Empress said, "That's good. Consort Wan, how's your scar?"

"I used scar-reducing gel, and all my previous wounds have completely healed without a trace."

Zhen Huan subconsciously touched the spot where she had been injured before. "An... also gave some to me before, and now the injury is almost healed. We've used up all the scar-reducing cream."

The Empress said, "A woman's appearance is no small matter; it must be well cared for. I have two boxes of scar-reducing cream here; you can use them first."

Zhen Huan still dares to use scar-reducing gel? That's incredibly reckless.

The empress is still determined to have an abortion. So, what does she plan to do about it?

However, she won't have the chance anytime soon. When the Empress returns to pray for rain, she'll also have a surprise waiting for her.

Hui Chun quickly brought two boxes of scar-reducing gel and handed them to Zhen Huan.

Zhen Huan accepted the scar-reducing gel with a smile.

She bowed slightly and whispered her thanks to the Empress: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."

At this moment, Fucha Peiyun, who was standing to the side, gently rubbed her lower back, and said with a slight pain on her face:

"Your Majesty, after sitting here for so long, I feel a little discomfort in my lower back."

"If Your Majesty has no further instructions, I would like to take my leave now." With that, she curtsied to the Empress again.

Seeing this, Zhen Huan quickly said, "Your Majesty, you still have to go to the Temple of Heaven with the Emperor to offer sacrifices. You must be tired from the long journey. I won't disturb your rest any longer, so I'll take my leave now."

Fucha Peiyun thought to herself, "Zhen Huan is indeed formidable; her words are clearly superior to Zhen Huan's."

The Empress said, "Very well, Huichun, please escort Consort Shu and Consort Wan to their quarters."

After leaving Jingren Palace, Fucha Peiyun arranged for someone to spread the news of what had happened that day.

Upon receiving this news, Su Peisheng naturally had to speak highly of his master to the chubby orange.

"Your Majesty, Consort Shu just said in Jingren Palace that she is willing to donate 50,000 taels of silver to buy grain for the people in the south who are affected by the drought."

She even said she would write a letter to the Fucha family to help with this matter, but Consort Shu said it would be to share the Emperor's burdens.

This also brings good fortune to the prince and princess in her womb.

The chubby orange was first incredulous, then overjoyed, and then deeply moved.

"Su Peisheng, are you serious? Did Consort Shu really say that?" Big Fat Orange asked.

Su Peisheng exclaimed, "Oh, Your Majesty, how dare this servant deceive you? This is tantamount to deceiving the emperor!"

"Hahaha, Consort Shu's actions are exactly what I want." Big Fat Orange said.

Su Peisheng said, "After Consort Shu made this suggestion, both the Empress and Consort Wan donated 20,000 taels of silver."

Upon hearing this news, Consort Hua immediately donated 100,000 taels of silver.

"Okay, okay, okay," said the chubby orange. "Later, Su Peisheng, you can pick some rewards to give at Yanxi Palace, Jingren Palace, Suiyu Pavilion, or Yikun Palace."

My original plan to travel far and visit my beloved Huanhuan at Suiyu Pavilion had to be temporarily abandoned.

Let's go see Consort Shu at Yanxi Palace first.

After carefully reviewing each and every one of the mountain of memorials, Big Fat Orange finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He gently rubbed his slightly sore wrists, then summoned Su Peisheng, who had been standing respectfully to his side, and instructed him:

"Take the rewards that have been prepared and come with me to Yanxi Palace."

Before long, the group arrived in a grand procession outside Yanxi Palace.

The chubby orange cat quickly caught Fucha Peiyun as she was about to bow.

"Ah Jun, please don't stand on ceremony. I've told you so many times, you're quite far along in your pregnancy now, so these formalities are unnecessary."

The chubby man smiled gently as he looked at the beautiful woman before him. "Ah Jun's actions today are truly insightful and far-sighted, exceeding my expectations!"

Fucha Peiyun lowered her eyes slightly and replied in a sweet voice, "This concubine dares not presume to claim any profound understanding of righteousness, but I am simply well aware of the principle that 'food is the first necessity of the people.'"

The current severe drought will inevitably lead to a poor harvest.

As a result, many people will likely suffer from hunger.

So, on a whim, I came up with that idea.

Now I only hope that the silver I have donated can help some people, so that they will not suffer from hunger.

The chubby orange cat said, "On behalf of the disaster victims in the south, I thank my beloved concubine."

Fucha Peiyun said, "As long as I can help them, I will be satisfied, but..."

"Ah-Jun, just say what you have to say." Big Fat Orange said.

Fucha Peiyun said, "I am only worried about whether the silver donated by the concubines will reach the disaster victims smoothly."

Big Fat Orange immediately thought of embezzlement; it seemed this matter needed to be handled by a reliable person.

A thought quickly came to him. "Ah Jun, I will take care of this matter. You don't need to worry."

Fucha Peiyun said, "That's good. Your Majesty is wise and powerful. All natural and man-made disasters will be easily resolved."

Big Fat Orange said, "Thank you for your kind words, Ah-Yun. Although you have donated money,

However, this sacrificial ceremony at the Temple of Heaven is of great importance, and it is absolutely necessary to attend.

During the time that the Empress and I are away from the palace, A-Jun must take good care of herself.

Don't overwork yourself; just wait for my return.

The chubby orange cat patted Fucha Peiyun's belly.

Fucha Peiyun replied, "I will, Your Majesty need not worry."

After seeing Fucha Peiyun, the chubby orange went to Suiyuxuan to see the beloved Huanhuan.