Chapter 254 My Beloved Wife is Pregnant, How Dare the Scumbag Consort Provoke Her? Die!

There is a little life here, growing little by little, and it will eventually grow into a very, very beautiful child.

After he is born, Meng Yanzhi will cherish him even more.

Xiao Xingyuan saw Consort Liu leave and then came in, looking at Meng Yanzhi with some concern: "Yanzhi, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing, I'm just a little scared. I'm afraid I can't protect our child properly, and I'm afraid the child won't be born safe and sound."

"A-Yuan, I'm scared."

Meng Yanzhi's eyes were watery, and she looked at Xiao Xingyuan pitifully.

Seeing her pitiful appearance, Xiao Xingyuan felt a pang of heartache. He reached out and gently pinched her cheek, then said, "Alright, alright, don't be sad. It's okay. Don't worry, I will definitely protect you and our child!"

"Your Majesty, have you spoken to the Crown Prince?" Meng Yanzhi looked up at Xiao Xingyuan with some concern.

Xiao Xingyuan nodded and said, "I've already said it. We'll play the long game and clean up the court in one go. Don't worry, once our child is born, the court and the harem will be peaceful and stable. Then the three of us will definitely be able to live a good life, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Meng Yanzhi finally breathed a sigh of relief, leaned against Xiao Xingyuan, and soon fell asleep again.

After watching Meng Yanzhi fall asleep, Xiao Xingyuan carefully put her down, then got up and walked towards Zhaoyang Palace.

He looked at the dying Pearl, smiled, and said calmly, "Consort Liu is usually the most lenient, but this time, she acted very quickly!"

"Your Majesty, I was only trying to cleanse the harem. Please forgive me!" Consort Liu bowed and replied respectfully.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xingyuan looked at her and asked calmly, "Is it for the sake of the harem, or for the sake of the Liu family?"

Sure enough, Xiao Xingyuan is so smart, how could he not understand something that Meng Yanzhi could think of?

Consort Liu lowered her head and remained silent; she knew she was in the wrong in this matter.

However, Xiao Xingyuan had no intention of letting it go so easily. He coldly said, "Meng Yanzhi is a simple, kind-hearted, and naive girl, but I am not. If the Liu family dares to make any further moves, I will not forgive them easily. Go back and tell your parents that I am determined to protect this child."

"Does His Majesty like her that much?"

"Your Majesty, I would like to ask, why?"

Consort Liu had always wanted to know why Xiao Xingyuan liked Meng Yanzhi so much.

The two had been married for many years, and now they were about to separate. All she wanted was an answer, even if it meant death, she wanted to die knowing why.

"She can give me a home."

Whenever Xiao Xingyuan mentions Meng Yanzhi, his eyes unconsciously soften.

A home? A home!

Consort Liu had considered many possibilities, but she never expected that Xiao Xingyuan's most cherished place would be home.

For some reason, she found it funny, but she felt more sorry for Xiao Xingyuan. It turned out that even a high and mighty emperor wanted a home.

She glanced at Xiao Xingyuan, smiled gently, then knelt on the ground and performed a proper salute.

"Your Majesty, I am about to return home. Please take good care of yourself!"

"Your Majesty, I take my leave!"

Consort Liu's tears fell to the floor, but she still smiled at Xiao Xingyuan.

Seeing Consort Liu's appearance, Xiao Xingyuan made no other reaction, simply nodded lightly, and turned to leave.

In the courtyard, Pearl was already dead, while Consort Liu had just struggled back from the brink of death. She felt like she had escaped a disaster and collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath.

The news of Consort Li leaving the palace brought joy to some and sorrow to others. Upon learning of this, the Gu family immediately took Consort Li back.

"Sister, that's wonderful! I knew you could escape!"

"Now you can live at home and never get married. I'll take care of you for the rest of your life, okay?"

Gu Hanyue looked at Gu Hanqing with a big smile, extremely excited.

Gu Hanqing had never expected that she could leave the palace after entering it. At this moment, she was overjoyed, but she looked at Madam Gu apologetically and said softly, "Mother, I'm sorry, I'm a disgrace to the family!"

“How could it be shameful? This is His Majesty’s decision. Anyone who dares to say a word against it is the one who will be unable to go with His Majesty.”

"Good girl, you can stay at home. Your brother said he'll take care of you for the rest of your life!"

Seeing her daughter like this, Madam Gu felt gratified. She didn't care about any gossip; as long as her precious daughter was happy, that was enough.

"Mother, thank you."

"And thank you, A-Yue!"

Gu Hanqing looked at Gu Hanyue with a face full of emotion.

"Sis, you love me the most, why are you thanking me?"

"As you know, my future wife is Zhao Bailu. Although she has a sharp tongue, she is a very good person. We will definitely live together peacefully at home, so don't worry."

When Gu Hanyue mentioned Zhao Bailu, her eyes crinkled with an indescribable sweetness and tenderness.

Looking at his pathetic state, Madam Gu felt a wave of disgust. However, Gu Hanqing nodded and said, "Yes, you're right. She's a good girl. But if you like her, why don't you talk to her properly? Why do you always provoke her?"

Gu Hanyue scratched her head sheepishly, "I know, sister, I'll talk to her nicely next time!"

Before she could finish speaking, Zhao Bailu had already come in carrying large and small bags, placed them all on the table, and looked at Gu Hanqing with a smile: "Sister Gu, look what I bought for you! These are all the most popular novels in the capital right now, and some trinkets too! Look!"

“I remember you used to love reading storybooks when you were in the palace. I spent a long time collecting these!” Zhao Bailu stepped forward and presented the treasures to Gu Hanqing like a precious gem: “Sister Gu, I’m so sensible and good to you, how are you going to reward me?”

"I'll give you my little brother as a reward!" Gu Hanqing smiled and gently touched Zhao Bailu's cheek.

Zhao Bailu was all smiles, but her smile vanished immediately upon hearing this. Her eyebrows furrowed tightly as she glared at Gu Hanyue, her face full of displeasure. She sullenly said, "Sister Gu, I brought you so many good things, and instead of thanking me properly, you're giving me your worthless little brother. I don't want it!"

"How am I worthless!" Gu Hanyue snorted, looking at Zhao Bailu with dissatisfaction.