Du Guo

A piece of good news spread throughout the palace - Princess Du Minting was pregnant with a dragon seed.

Emperor Du decided to go to the princess's mansion in person to visit his precious daughter who was about to become a mother.

Sunlight filtered through the cracks in the palace wall, spilling onto the bluestone slabs. The emperor's mood was complex and indescribable; he was filled with anticipation for this future grandson.

Shu Ting is missing. If Min Ting's child is born, he will be the eldest grandson.

Princess Mansion

Du Minting and Duan Yu were already waiting.

"Father, I miss you so much." When Du Minting saw her father coming, she hurried forward to hug him.

"You are a mother now, why do you still act like a child?" The father said this, but he couldn't stop smiling.

"Father." Duan Yu saluted from the side.

"No need to be polite."

A group of people came to the hall chatting and laughing.

"Minting, how is your health?" There was concern in the father's voice. He sat on a mahogany carved chair and looked at his daughter tenderly.

Du Minting smiled slightly, hiding her inner fatigue, "Father, I'm fine, and the child is also very well behaved."

The emperor nodded, his gaze turning to Mu Qi. This man had demonstrated remarkable talent during his trials, handling court affairs with ease and even exceeding his expectations in some areas. Therefore, he decided to entrust some important political affairs to Mu Qi, which was a great trust for a consort.

My father has been worried recently.

For just when the country needed stable development, a drought quietly descended upon the Du Kingdom. For several days, the sky was cloudless, the sun scorched like fire, the earth cracked, and the crops gradually lost their vitality.

The emperor frowned and prayed silently in his heart, hoping that there would be a timely rain to alleviate the disaster.

"Qi'er, what do you think about this drought?" The emperor turned to Mu Qi, hoping he could find a solution.

Mu Qi pondered for a moment, then replied respectfully, "Father, I believe the most urgent task is to develop water conservancy projects and hold a rain-praying ceremony to appease the people. In addition, we need to send envoys to the surrounding areas to seek possible assistance."

After hearing this, the emperor's eyes flashed with admiration. He knew that this son-in-law was not only a talented official, but also a responsible man.

"Qi'er, the rain-praying ceremony is of vital importance and concerns the well-being of the people. You must make careful preparations to ensure the ceremony goes smoothly."

Mu Qi bowed and said firmly, "I obey your command! I will do my best to live up to your expectations."

"This rain-praying ceremony must be solemn and dignified. The layout of the altar must demonstrate royal majesty, and the selection of offerings must be careful."

Mu Qi raised his eyes and said, "I understand. I will select the best items to show my piety to the Heaven. Moreover, all the rituals of the grand ceremony must be carried out strictly according to the ancestral system, without any mistakes."

Mu Qi's words pleased his father deeply, and his consideration was thoughtful enough.

"In addition to these official duties, you must pay more attention to Min Ting from now on. It is not easy for her to be pregnant." Looking at his precious daughter beside him, the father said again.

"Please rest assured, father." Mu Qi looked at Du Minting, his eyes full of tenderness.

Du Minting smiled shyly.

The emperor was relieved to see the two of them being so close. State affairs were busy, so he prepared to leave.

Just then, a scream was heard.

It was Gu Yufei's voice.

Mu Qi's expression changed slightly.

"Go and see what happened. Who is shouting 'It's inappropriate'? Bring her over here." Du Minting said.