Since Jiang Jingyue had already said that, Xiaoju didn't dare to ask any more questions. She could only nod and then run outside.

Just then, the emperor from the Nine Palaces Court came over. As soon as Xiaoju saw him, she ran to his side.

"Your Majesty, the Empress has sent me to ask you whether you wish to dine in the palace."

When Jiugongting heard the maid say this, she quickened her pace.

He didn't answer Xiaoju's question, but his goal was clear: he arrived at the outside of Jiang Jingyue's and his bedroom in no time.

Just as they were about to enter, Jiugongting suddenly spoke to the maid beside him.

"Have someone prepare an afternoon meal now. I will dine here with the Empress."

Since the emperor had said so, Xiaoju ran out as fast as she could.

She needed to hurry over and have people prepare again. She had thought the Emperor wouldn't come, but he actually did.

Judging from this, the Emperor must dote on the Empress very much; otherwise, he wouldn't have rushed over so quickly after the morning court session.

As they entered the Nine Palaces Courtyard, Jiang Jingyue immediately looked up at him.

"Your Majesty, you've arrived? I thought you didn't have time to come and keep me company."

Others in the Nine Palaces might not have time yet, but for Jiang Jingyue, it will take time no matter what.

Jiu Gongting came to Jiang Jingyue's side and immediately reached out to hug her.

"Yuebao, what are you doing?"

The main thing is that Jiang Jingyue was sitting there blankly, seemingly lost in thought.

She didn't even notice when Jiugongting entered.

If Jiugongting hadn't startled her by holding her, she probably wouldn't have come to her senses yet.

Upon feeling someone embrace her, Jiang Jingyue immediately looked up.

When she saw the nine-palace courtyard in front of her, she became excited.

Jiang Jingyue held her little head and rubbed it against Jiugongting. "Your Majesty, you've finally come. When I woke up, I didn't see Your Majesty and thought Your Majesty didn't want me anymore."

The woman's sweet, delicate voice was so captivating that it melted anyone's heart. At that moment, Jiu Gongting felt a soft, tender feeling in his heart—a completely new experience.

He had never experienced this feeling with any of his previous concubines.

"Yuebao, why would you think like that? I'm just going to the morning court session. Don't worry! No matter what, I will never abandon you. You are the person I love the most."

I heard that Consort De and the others came today. Did anyone make things difficult for you?

When Jiang Jingyue heard the emperor say this, she shook her head.

"Your Majesty, no one can make things difficult for me. Only I can make things difficult for them. They cannot make things difficult for me."

After saying this, Jiang Jingyue proudly raised her head.

This adorable little face is just too endearing. Jiu Gongting couldn't help but kiss Jiang Jingyue's little mouth several more times.

This time, they even made a sound while kissing, and Jiang Jingyue felt a little embarrassed when she heard it.

She couldn't help but push the emperor away and speak to him.

"Your Majesty, please don't be like this. It makes me very embarrassed."

Jiugongting felt that this was proof of their feelings for each other, and there was nothing to be embarrassed about.

"Yuebao, it's nothing. The fact that I did this means that I like you very much. Yuebao is great in every other way, except for one thing."

Jiang Jing looked up at Jiu Gongting with some confusion, her blank expression really making her look adorable.

Although she didn't speak, Jiugongting knew what she wanted to ask.

"Yuebao, don't you think you have a flaw? You're too easily shy. I'll have to train you properly in the future so you can get used to it."

Once you get used to it, you definitely won't be so shy anymore.

Jiang Jingyue was still a little confused, and at this point, Jiugongting didn't want to explain it to her anymore.

He immediately hugged Jiang Jingyue, pulling her even closer into his arms.

Then, to Jiang Jingyue's incredulous gaze, he buried his head in Jiang Jingyue's neck.

He gently blew a breath on Jiang Jingyue's neck.

It was because of his blowing that Jiang Jingyue felt her face getting hot.

The way Jiugongting looked made her feel tingly and uncomfortable all over.

No… it’s not exactly uncomfortable, it’s just a very strange feeling that she can’t quite describe.

"Your Majesty, please get up. Don't be like this. You're pressing on my stomach."

Jiang Jingyue knew exactly what words would be useful to the Nine Palaces.

Sure enough, as soon as she said that, Jiugongting immediately released her.

As soon as he let go of Jiang Jingyue, he carefully touched her belly and asked.

"Yuebao, how are you? Is your stomach upset? Should we summon the imperial physician? Yuebao, I'm so sorry, it's all my fault, I was too reckless."

Seeing Jiu Gongting's guilty expression, Jiang Jingyue felt a little guilty; she seemed to have gone too far.

Jiang Jingyue hesitated for a moment before speaking to Jiugongting.

"Your Majesty, please don't worry. I'm fine now. I just had a sudden stomachache, but I'm all better now. There's no need to summon the imperial physician."

Jiang Jingyue was just pretending; she was actually fine.

If she were to call for the imperial physician now, wouldn't she give herself away?

So when she heard that the imperial physician was needed, Jiang Jingyue immediately refused.

"Your Majesty, please rub it for me, just a little rubbing will make it better."

When Jiu Gongting heard Jiang Jingyue say this, he hesitated. He didn't know if he could rub a pregnant belly. He was afraid that if he used too much force, he might accidentally hurt her.

So at this moment, he was really conflicted. He wanted to rub it and feel it, but he didn't dare to rub it.

Seeing his conflicted expression, Jiang Jingyue immediately grabbed his hand and placed it on her stomach.

"Your Highness, the child is not as fragile as you think, so you don't need to worry. Just be careful, and nothing will happen."

Seeing that his hand was already pressed against Jiang Jingyue's stomach, Jiugongting finally dared to gently rub Jiang Jingyue's stomach.

It's soft and fluffy, and feels really good to the touch. He really likes it.

Because of the feel of it, Jiugongting couldn't help but knead it a few more times.

The main thing is that Zhi really feels comfortable. "Yueyue, if you feel uncomfortable in any way, you must tell me, and I will definitely stop immediately."