Chapter 202: Mission Execution

Especially when she walks, her swaying waist further highlights the changes in her body shape.

Speaking of which, during the period of mourning for the late emperor, everyone in the mansion was observing strict fasting rules and was not allowed to eat meat. This also made Xie Chenxing's figure look even slimmer and her skin tighter and more delicate.

But at this moment, Aunt Qing seemed to go against everyone else and became fatter and fatter.

The contours of her face were no longer clear, replaced by fat on her cheeks; even her slender waist, which she was usually so proud of, gradually became rounder.

It's really puzzling.

After Xie Chenxing mentioned this, Xiao Qi suddenly realized and recalled the past events about Aunt Qing.

In fact, there was no such thing as real pregnancy. All this was just the result of her long-term consumption of various expensive tonic medicines.

Thinking back, it was precisely because of this illusion, coupled with the fact that she was completely unaware of it, that others took advantage of it to set up a trap against her own brother Xiao Xun. If it weren't for this series of complex factors, this matter would have spread throughout the palace and even the capital.

However, from that time on, he never had any desire to get close to this woman whom he once loved so much.

Every time he faced her slightly sad eyes, he would always feel an inexplicable sense of alienation and disgust in his heart.

Maybe it's because I'm tired of lies.

"Okay, okay, I really can't refute your clever words, as long as you like it."

In desperation, Xiao Qi had to surrender and admit defeat.

He knew that arguing with this extremely intelligent woman would only lead to boredom.

After hearing the other party's straightforward answer, Xie Chenxing snorted with pride, and then deliberately said in a coquettish tone: "I knew that the stubborn prince actually likes a slim and light figure like this concubine in his heart!"

"Haha, having said that, you are not completely without any weight, little girl," Xiao Qi said with a teasing smile on his face.

"For example..." As he said this, he set his eyes on the fuller part of her chest and reached out to gently touch that part as proof.

"oops!"

Xie Chenxing, who was attacked unexpectedly, couldn't help but let out a scream, and quickly stepped back a distance, "Don't touch me! It's very sensitive here, it hurts!"

As she spoke, a faint blush appeared on her face.

"You actually feel pain?"

Hearing this, Xiao Qi was a little surprised, "Did you bump into something or is there something inflamed?"

However, when Xiao Qi asked further, Xie Chenxing was unable to give an accurate answer.

She just vaguely remembered that in the past few days she could always feel a slight discomfort in her chest.

"Since you were feeling unwell, why didn't you tell me earlier or ask a doctor to take a look?"

Seeing this, Xiao Qi immediately showed his concern.

"Let's go, we'll find someone to check it out right away."

Hearing this, Xie Chenxing's face instantly turned redder. He lowered his head and remained silent for a long time before he whispered back, "How can I let the male doctors in the palace treat such a private matter? But I have already made plans. I will go out to Baicaotang early tomorrow morning and ask the female doctor there to diagnose and treat me."

Looking at the shy little face in front of him, Xiao Qi couldn't help but continue to ask with concern: "Apart from the pain near the heart, do you feel any discomfort elsewhere?"

In response to this, Xie Chenxing shook his head vigorously, "No, it's just a little uncomfortable here, it's not a big problem at ordinary times, as long as you don't touch it casually, it won't be so obvious."

"Okay then. I'll be extra careful at night and try not to hurt you accidentally."

After confirming that the situation was not very serious, Xiao Qi promised.

Xie Chenxing agreed in a low voice, her voice so soft that it was almost inaudible.

At night, Xiao Qi was indeed very careful not to touch her, he even deliberately kept a certain distance.

But this excessive caution made her feel a little inexplicably uneasy.

After washing and changing into soft and comfortable pajamas, Xiao Qi held the candlestick and carefully observed her skin under the dim light.

"Look at your skin, it's so white and tender, what's the problem?"

Xiao Qi said half puzzled and half questioningly: "Are you teasing me on purpose?"

There was a hint of doubt in his eyes after he finished speaking.

This kind of thing is really in line with Xie Chenxing's personality, who usually likes to joke.

Hearing this, Xie Chenxing quickly defended himself: "I'm not that kind of person. I really feel the pain."

She tried to explain, tears welling up in her eyes.

Xiao Qi couldn't tell whether she was sincere or just acting, so he had no choice but to suggest, "Ask a doctor to come over tomorrow and check it out."

"Um."

Xie Chenxing nodded, feeling somewhat grateful that he cared so much about her.

Because of what happened, Xiao Qi didn't want to dwell on anything anymore. He gently held her in his arms and prepared to fall asleep, hoping that a dreamless night would make both of them feel more relaxed.

The next morning, when the first rays of morning light illuminated the sky, Xiao Qi, as the King of Jin, needed to get up early and attend the court meeting.

Now, not only does he have to attend the grand court on ten fixed days every month, but he also has to participate in various small meetings and handle many government affairs on ordinary days.

Xie Chenxing, who had woken up early, got up from the bed and heard Xiao Qi, who was getting dressed, giving instructions to the servant Donglai beside him, "Go to Concubine Xie's study and get two small slips of paper with names on them. Send one to Huan to Handan Courtyard and give the other to the princess, and tell them that these are the names I have given to my newborn children. Please send them to the Ministry of Internal Affairs for registration."

Donglai agreed and quickly left the house to carry out his mission.

However, different people have different reactions to these new names.

For example, although Cui, who had already given birth, suffered serious physical damage as a result.

Even though she is almost reaching the full month of confinement, she still looks extremely weak, to the point where she needs help from others even to get out of bed, and the effect of taking Chinese medicine every day is not significant.

When the maid Lu Cui carefully handed her the note and told her that this was the new name specially chosen for her son, tears immediately filled her eyes.

"The prince has not forgotten the existence of me and our son after all."

Cui said with a trembling voice full of emotion.

Seeing this, Lu Cui hurriedly comforted him: "Master, please don't be too excited. This is not good for recovery. Can you control your emotions first and stop crying?"