Before leaving the palace, the Emperor summoned Tian Yu. Tian Yu entered the Emperor's study and found only the Emperor inside. Tian Yu was a little nervous. The Emperor said, "You are leaving the palace today. Don't forget what you promised me."

"No, Your Majesty, please rest assured."

"Because of the Empress's passing, your marriage to the Crown Prince has been postponed. We'll hold it once you return."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

“Cultivating rice seedlings is a big deal, and I will send someone to keep an eye on it.”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"By the way, you should know that the Marquis of Zhenbei has been winning battles recently."

"Yes, I've heard some of it."

"Remember our agreement! If you need anything, you can tell Prince Wu, and he will help you."

"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Alright, go ahead!"

"Yes!" Tian Yu had just taken two steps back when the Emperor suddenly said, "Do you know why I forgave you that day?"

Tian Yu looked up at the Emperor with a puzzled expression and shook her head. The Emperor smiled and said, "What book were you reading that day?"

"The History of the Wu Kingdom".

"very good!"

Tian Yu seemed to suddenly understand. It was because of that book that the Emperor believed her; if she had read anything else, she probably would have been executed. Prince Wu escorted Tian Yu out of the palace, and Tian Yu suddenly asked curiously, "Does the Emperor have a younger brother?"

"Yes! Why did you suddenly think of asking this?!"

"Just asking? Where is he right now?"

"Back then, in the struggle for the throne, only my father and this young uncle remained. He became a monk. My father tried many times to make him return to secular life, but he always refused. My father had no choice but to let him be!"

"So that's how it is!?" Tian Yu said thoughtfully.

"Yes! The royal wars have never stopped. Perhaps only someone like my uncle can live a carefree life!"

"Where is he now?"

"It should be at Huangjue Temple outside the city! But he may have gone on a pilgrimage and didn't want to be disturbed, so none of us have been there."

"Wandering?! What kind of person is he?"

"I don't know about that, but I heard that he likes to travel around, so I have never met this royal uncle."

Before she even stepped out of the palace gate, Tian Yu saw a large group of people waiting for her. Tian Yu smiled; they were so cute and endearing!

"Madam! Madam!" Green Willow called out.

A gust of wind tugged at her hand, and Green Willow realized something was wrong, shutting her mouth and ceasing her shouts.

Green Willow had already given birth, and when she saw Tian Yu, she cried incessantly, leaving Tian Yu unsure how to comfort her. On the way to the carriage, she kept complaining to Tian Yu, "Madam, Madam, you're finally back."

Tian Yu smiled and patted her shoulder, saying, "You're already a mother, so don't cry. It looks ugly."

“Madam, I’m about to cry. You’ve been gone for so long, and you didn’t even come back to see me when I gave birth.”

"The palace is too strict, there's nothing I can do. This is a gift for the child, please open it and take a look!" Tian Yu took out a small brocade box from her bosom and handed it to Lvliu.

Green Willow wiped away her tears, took the box, and asked, "What is it?"

"You'll see when you see it."

Green Willow opened it and saw a fine jade pendant. She exclaimed in surprise, "Madam! This is too precious. I'd better not accept it!"

“Okay! Then it’s fine to leave it for Qiuju’s future child.” Tian Yuyang pretended to take it back.

“Madam? How can you take back something that has already been given away?” Green Willow immediately retorted.

"Green Willow, you can't call her 'Madam' in public anymore. You need to be careful," Autumn Chrysanthemum reminded him.

"I understand, I'll be more careful next time. I got too excited just now."

When the carriage arrived at Qinyuan, Lvliu got off and wanted to follow Tianyu. Fortunately, Jifeng was there. With just a glance from Tianyu, Jifeng immediately understood and told Lvliu to look for her when the child woke up. After Lvliu left, Tianyu finally had some peace and quiet. The servants of Qinyuan stood at the gate to greet Tianyu. Tianyu felt like she was coming home, with people asking after her and showing concern for her well-being along the way. Seeing that Tianyu looked tired, Qiuju tactfully told her to rest for a while and that she would be called when lunch was ready.

After everyone left, Tian Yu looked at the room and saw that the furnishings were exactly the same as before she left. Even the papers on the desk were untouched. Tian Yu was very moved. She sat down and pulled out a calligraphy copybook from a pile of books. She had been practicing this copybook because it was taught to her by Zhao Moyan. So she had been secretly keeping it and would take it out to practice when no one was around. She couldn't remember how long it had been since Zhao Moyan had taught her calligraphy. Looking at the copybook, Tian Yu felt a little sad. Afraid that she would lose control of her emotions, she quickly folded it up and put it back.

Looking at the table laden with dishes, Tian Yu asked in surprise, "Are we having guests?"

"No, only Madam," Qiuju said with a smile, serving Tianyu a bowl of soup.

"I ate all this food by myself?!"

"Yes! These are all dishes that Madam usually likes to eat. The cook made a portion for each of them. Madam, please try them!" Qiuju said.

"I can't eat all this by myself. Go and call Green Willow and Gale to come and eat with us!"

"Okay, I'll go call them right away."

After Qiuju left, Tianyu looked at the table full of dishes, sighed, and wondered if they were planning to feed her like a pig.

During the three days that Tian Yu returned to Qinyuan, she didn't have to do anything except eat. The kitchen was constantly preparing all kinds of snacks and dishes. As her belly, which wasn't showing yet, grew bigger day by day, Tian Yu began to worry that she might be over-nourished.

On the fourth day, Tian Yu finally found an excuse to go to the farm. Everyone was at Tian Yu's request to plant rice. Tian Yu originally wanted to help, but Qiu Ju said, "Madam, the sun is too strong. You should sit here and rest. They'll be fine with you here."

As she spoke, she took a food box from the car and began arranging pastries, even preparing tea. Tian Yu raised an eyebrow and said, "Are you really trying to fatten me up like a pig?"

"I'm glad you like it, Madam."

"I'm going to the palace. If you didn't know better, you'd think I was going to a prison. You don't need to treat me like this."

"Physician Li instructed us to nourish you properly, saying that you are weak and need to rest more and avoid overexertion."

"It was Li Xingyun," Tian Yu said with a smile. "What else did he say?"

"There are many things we need to do. We can't let you work in the fields, we can't let you touch anything cold, and we can't let you catch a cold. We've also specifically instructed us to take good care of you."

"Then what can I do?"

"Rest! Eat!"

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Tian Yu smiled and picked up a pastry to eat. Perhaps because of her pregnancy, Tian Yu had been enjoying eating lately and wanted to try all sorts of things.

"By the way, Qiuju, could you go to Huangjue Temple to offer incense for me another day?"

"Why does Madam suddenly want to burn incense?"

"Please let us be safe!"

"Okay! I'll go!"

Since then, Tian Yu has visited Green Willow's child, Xiao Douzi, every day and then sits on the edge of the field drinking tea and eating snacks. Every time she wants to go down to the field to help, she is always pulled back. Her only job is to listen to Qiu Ju's report on the recent progress of the shops in the city.