Chapter 291 Mother's Love
Xiao Heng didn't even look at Su Nanqing, nor did he ask her to get up. He just focused on gently coaxing Yue'er in his arms.
Now, even if all the three palaces and six courtyards were added together, they were not as important as his and Miaomiao’s daughter.
He was disgusted and annoyed by those women who wanted to support Yue'er with bad intentions.
Or perhaps it could be said that he felt annoyed when he saw all the women in the six palaces.
The Queen Mother glanced at Su Nanqing and said softly, "You may withdraw first. From now on, you must always remember your status and position, and never think of overstepping the boundaries again."
Su Nanqing just felt that she had no words to express her pain. She really liked Yue'er and wanted to raise her in her arms. She would definitely love her well.
But she never expected that the emperor would be so cold and angry. Every word he said was like the cold snow in the coldest days of winter, pouring down on her head and making her shiver all over.
Since she entered the palace, she has been fulfilling her duties, treating him sincerely, and even taking risks to protect him. But in the end, she was still treated so coldly by the emperor, who even said that her status and position were not worthy of raising a princess.
How could he be so hard-hearted?
She concealed her tearful eyes and slowly left the inner hall.
The Queen Mother looked at Xiao Heng and said, "Your Majesty, although Concubine Rou is indeed coveted, your reaction is a bit too much. Yue'er still needs a mother. If you don't like Concubine Rou, then find a dignified and gentle mother for Yue'er. There are so many concubines in the six palaces, can't you choose one?"
Xiao Heng patted Xiyue's back, his face pressed against her soft cheek. "You've seen it too, mother. Yue'er recognizes people now. She only wants me to hold her."
"Besides, I don't feel safe leaving it to anyone in the six palaces to raise."
No matter how good the adoptive mother is, she is not related by blood after all, and there is still a lack of love that comes from the heart and seeks no return.
There are too few adoptive mothers like Wen Yi's mother, and he really doesn't feel comfortable leaving Yue'er to be raised by those women who are sweet-mouthed but treacherous.
"Emperor!" The Queen Mother's tone sank.
"You have to review memorials during the day, and recently you've been busy meeting with ministers and discussing state affairs. You also have to sleep at night. How can you find time to take care of Yue'er?"
"Even if you do your best and love Yue'er with all your heart, she still needs her mother's love and companionship. There are some delicate loves that only a mother can give."
Xiao Heng's eyes fixed on Xiyue.
Yes...father's love can never compare to mother's.
It turns out... the mother in front of me also understands.
So, even if she understood, she still resolutely abandoned herself.
And now, I use these words to teach myself a lesson.
It's really ridiculous.
He gently stroked Yue'er's palm with his fingertips.
But he had to admit... there was some love that he, as a father, could not give to Yue'er.
When she grows up, she will feel like a child without a mother.
Although the adoptive mother is not the biological mother, she is the nominal mother.
If she had an adoptive mother, she would have complete family love.
Seeing Xiao Heng soften his stance, the Queen Mother quickly said, "Emperor, if you're worried about leaving Yue'er with Concubine Rou, then what about Concubine Ning? She has experience raising children. If you feel Concubine Ning's status isn't noble enough, then give her to the Empress. The Empress has been with you for so many years, you should trust her."
After saying this, the Queen Mother had another idea in her mind, "If you are not even sure about the Empress, then leave her to me to raise. From now on, I will no longer worship Buddha and will devote myself to taking care of this little granddaughter until she gets married one day."
Perhaps because she is getting older, she longs for family affection more and more.
Since her son was not close to her, she wanted to raise her son's most beloved daughter. Perhaps... this would make up for her past mistakes.
Besides... she really felt sorry for Xiao Heng being so tired now.
Xiao Heng frowned. How could he possibly leave his precious daughter to be raised by this cold-blooded mother in front of him?
I'm afraid that Yue'er will be ruined.
If she doesn't even love herself, how can we expect her to love her own children?
As for the Queen...
If we really have to choose an adoptive mother for Yue'er, she is indeed the best candidate.
He had no doubt about the queen's character.
Seeing the changes in An'er in the past two years, you can tell how much effort and hard work she put in behind the scenes.
But... he still felt reluctant.
These days, if Yue'er hadn't been by his side, accompanying him day and night, he would not have been able to cheer up.
After pondering for a moment, Xiao Heng said, "The bond between mother and child is also based on fate, and it cannot be forced. If... Yue'er can accept the Queen as her mother, I will agree to let her raise Yue'er."
Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother asked in confusion, "Yue'er is only four months old. How can we know if she recognizes the Queen?"
Xiao Heng looked at Xiyue lovingly, his eyes solemn. "Tomorrow is the first day of the lunar year. As per custom, the Queen will lead the six palace maids to pay their respects to the Queen Mother. When the time comes, let the Queen try to hold Yue'er. If Yue'er doesn't cry, it means she recognizes the Queen, and I will give Yue'er to the Queen to raise."
Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother frowned.
Now Yue'er recognizes people, and she will cry if anyone hugs her except Xiao Heng.
Although this little granddaughter is pretty and adorable, she has a very bad temper.
A few days ago, as soon as I took her from her wet nurse's arms, she immediately burst into tears and kicked her little feet against my belly.
If he were suddenly held by the Queen, he would probably continue crying.
But right now, there is no better way. What if this child is really destined to be with the queen?
Thinking about it, the Queen Mother nodded slightly: "Okay, let's decide tomorrow."
When Su Nanqing stepped out of Chengming Palace, her face turned blue with anger. The clouds in the sky were dyed red by the setting sun, making her tense jawline look even colder and harder.
Taxue supported her and said, "My lady, are we going back to the palace?"
"Why go back to the Yaohua Palace? Let's go back to the Yaohua Palace!" Su Nanqing's eyes darkened, making her deep eyebrows look sinister and charming.
Yaohua Palace.
The sunlight filtered through the carved window lattices, casting tiny shadows of wood on Zhaopin's paper-pale face.
She leaned against the soft couch with her sick body. Her lips, which should have been rosy, were now bluish-white, and the light rouge on her cheeks looked particularly thin.
The desk was piled with thick sheets of rice paper, all of which were poems she had written herself.
Just as she raised her hand to dip it in ink, a cough suddenly broke out from her throat, shaking her back and causing her chest to ache. She had no choice but to cover her chest and suppress the cough as much as possible.
“Cough cough cough…”
As soon as the coughing sound stopped, there were sudden sounds of footsteps outside the door, and Zhaopin's pupils shrank immediately.
She looked up and, as expected, saw Su Nanqing walking towards her with graceful steps, a faint smile on her lips and slightly curved eyes, looking very gentle and charming.
However, the more she smiled, the more creepy Zhaopin felt.
Su Nanqing carefully looked at Concubine Zhao and said softly, "Madam Zhao, it's been a long time since we last met. How come you look so haggard? Is it because the servants in Yaohua Palace didn't serve you well?"
Zhaopin turned her head away, unwilling to look at her: "Why are you here again?"
Su Nanqing brushed her sleeves and sat down, carelessly stroking the tassels on her sleeves. "I thought that Concubine Zhao was lonely in Yaohua Palace, so I came here to talk to you for a while."
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