"Touching the Jade" - Chapter Forty-One

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He stared intently at the two doors, his face filled with heartache and despair. Jin Jixiang, sensing something was wrong, quickly said, "Your Majesty, why don't you sit down and rest for a while?" Qingwen and Botao, who had come over with her, quickly led several palace maids over and helped him, half-supporting and half-carrying him, to a stone bench nearby. A felt mat had already been laid out, and they helped him sit down and then poured him tea.
A cup of hot tea warmed his cold heart and brought him back to his senses.
He called Zhixiang over and asked, "What exactly happened? Didn't I tell you to keep a close eye on her?"
Zhi Xiang, also filled with remorse, recounted the whole story. Tian Xi listened to the whole tale without saying a word, only lowering her head to fiddle with the lily-shaped auspicious cup in her hand.
Qingwen felt heartbroken for him, and after thinking for a moment, she finally comforted him, saying, "Your Majesty, please don't worry. Miss Weiwei has always been a woman of high aspirations, and it is her good fortune to have such a blessing. In the future, Your Majesty will have someone to keep you company in the palace. His Majesty favors Your Majesty so much, he will surely take good care of Miss Weiwei in the future as well."
Tianxi listened to her advice with a blank expression, still remaining silent. Qingwen and the others tried to persuade her until their mouths were dry. Suddenly, the door opened, and Jin Jixiang led a group of Emperor Wu's eunuchs inside. A moment later, Emperor Wu emerged, surrounded by his entourage.
Qingwen saw that he didn't seem particularly pleased with himself when he came out. Turning to look at Tianxi, she saw him smiling faintly at Emperor Wu. Qingwen was startled, realizing she had underestimated the Empress and had wasted her time worrying about him. Emperor Wu was already walking towards them with a smile, calling out, "You're finally back. I've been waiting for you."
Tianxi smiled and said, "It is my fault for keeping Your Majesty waiting. I apologize to Your Majesty."
He bowed, half-jokingly and half-seriously. Emperor Wu quickly pulled him back, laughing and saying, "I was just joking. Besides, I had someone with me just now, so I wasn't bored."
Tianxi felt a pang of pain in her heart, but still smiled and followed him to Chenghuan Palace. She said with a smile, "The person Your Majesty mentioned is my sister. Originally, I wanted to raise her well and then ask Your Majesty to arrange a marriage for her. Now that Your Majesty has taken her in yourself, then... I can't be bold enough to ask Your Majesty for a proper title for my sister Weiwei."
After hearing his words, Emperor Wu smiled and tapped the tip of his nose, saying, "Little rascal, you're too biased towards your family. You're already asking me for things after only a short while?"
Tianxi smiled, wrapping her arms around his neck. She caught a faint scent of perfume—the peach blossom pearl rouge he had just given to Weiwei. Suddenly, she felt a piercing pain.
Emperor Wu, oblivious to his feelings, laughed and said, "Don't worry," then turned to Jin Jili behind him and said, "Issue an imperial decree to bestow upon Weiwei the title of Baolin and grant her residence in the Yixiang Pavilion of the Chenghuan Palace." Only then did he smile at Tianxi and ask, "How does it sound?"
Tianxi tilted her head and asked, "Yixiang Pavilion?"
Emperor Wu patiently said, "It's the east wing. I noticed its plaque had been empty, so I came up with a name for it on the spot. What do you think?"
Tianxi smiled and said, "Your Majesty's arrangement is excellent."
Emperor Wu had no intention of wasting time on Weiwei's matter, and directly grabbed her chin, about to kiss her. He said, "I just realized that even the people of Qingqiu don't have lips as soft as Xiaotian's."
Upon hearing his words, and still smelling the lingering scent of rouge, Tianxi felt a sharp pain in her heart, followed by a churning in her stomach. Without thinking, she shoved Emperor Wu away and staggered away, vomiting. Emperor Wu was annoyed and demanded sharply, "What do you mean by this?"
Tianxi vomited violently, and Bo Tao and the others busied themselves serving him while explaining to Emperor Wu, "Your Majesty, the Empress has been unwell these past few days and is likely ill. We humbly request Your Majesty to issue an imperial physician to treat the Empress."
Emperor Wu followed the advice and summoned a royal physician to examine Tianxi. The physician focused intently on taking Tianxi's pulse for a long time, until Emperor Wu began to grow impatient and sent someone over to ask him questions.
He stood up, shook his sleeves, and then calmly walked to Emperor Wu, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, I congratulate you. Consort Li is nearly two months pregnant with the Emperor's child."
The atmosphere in the room immediately became lively. Emperor Wu was overjoyed and immediately ordered the imperial physician to be rewarded, then went in to visit Tianxi. Everyone from Chenghuan Palace came to offer their congratulations. Emperor Wu immediately ordered the servants to disperse and distributed rewards. Tianxi watched with a faint smile as the crowd chattered in front of him, their smiles ranging from sincere to obsequious.
Just then, Jin Jili quietly approached Emperor Wu and whispered, "The newly appointed concubine wishes to come in and express her gratitude."
Without a second thought, Emperor Wu waved his hand and said, "No need for that. She should be the one to come and congratulate Consort Li."
As he spoke, he turned and glanced at Tianxi, who leaned against the pillow and forced a smile at him.
The commotion in Chenghuan Palace lasted until sunset. Because the imperial physician had instructed that sexual intercourse be avoided during the first three months to stabilize the pregnancy, Emperor Wu left him and went to Consort Zhu's quarters. Tianxi saw him off and then returned to the palace.
Weiwei remained anxiously watching his expression, wondering: Will he be angry? Will he punish me? Then she thought again: Why should I be afraid of him? He wouldn't really do anything to me. Besides, I am now favored by the Emperor. Even if he isn't afraid of me, he should be afraid of His Majesty.
Thinking of the imperial edict of investiture that was about to be delivered, she felt more confident. She followed closely behind Tianxi, and when Tianxi turned around and saw that she hadn't spoken yet, she stepped forward and grabbed him, saying, "Tianxi, don't blame me, I really didn't mean to. I didn't expect to alarm His Majesty... I... I really can't get down..."
Seeing her like this, Tianxi shook her head and said, "Weiwei, we grew up together. Don't you know how brave you are? When we were little, you were one of the best tree climbers among us. Can you really forget all that in just a few years?"
Weiwei was caught red-handed and felt both embarrassed and angry. She decided to speak frankly: "Yes, I do want to get close to him. But Tianxi, shouldn't I be like this? I'm no less beautiful than you, and there are probably very few in this harem who can surpass me. Why can you all wear gold and silver, eat delicacies, and enjoy all the riches and honors, while I have to endure poverty and hardship? I refuse to accept this! I, Weiwei, shouldn't live like this! I shouldn't!!!"
Tianxi looked at her as if she didn't recognize her and said, "So you're resorting to such a clumsy method to approach and seduce His Majesty?"
Vivi was furious upon hearing this and said, "What clumsy seduction? I was just trying to get His Majesty's attention. His Majesty favored me because I'm beautiful."
Tianxi closed her eyes in anguish and shook her head, as if murmuring, "How can you survive in this harem looking like this?" Then she opened her eyes and looked at Weiwei: "Everyone in this palace can see through this trick. Do you really think His Majesty wouldn't understand? I can tell you, he simply doesn't care. You're right, as long as you're beautiful, His Majesty won't mind finding a temporary pastime. But, Weiwei, you've truly sacrificed your entire life's happiness for this pastime."
Weiwei, having reached her limit, immediately shouted, "Don't go too far! What 'amusement' nonsense? Why do you have to belittle me like this? I know you're angry that I beat you to it. But right now, you're pregnant and His Majesty can't be near you for the time being. Isn't it perfect for me to step in and take your place? In the end, we'll both benefit. You see, what you can do, I can do. What you can't do, I can do too. Just you wait and see!"
After saying that, she flicked her sleeve, turned around, and left without looking back. Tianxi, hurt by her sharp and scathing words, was speechless for a long time. Qingwen and the others glared angrily at Weiwei's retreating figure, then looked at him cautiously, unsure how to comfort her.
With tears welling in her eyes, Tianxi stared blankly into the distance. After a long while, she weakly covered her face and groaned, "Oh God..."

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