Chapter 293 The Daughter
Upon hearing this, Cheng An puffed out his chest and raised his chin, acting like an older brother. "Mother, I'm already eight years old. How could I be so petty?"
"Don't worry, mother! I will do my best to fulfill your wish and keep this little sister by your side."
The queen smiled, her eyes curved like spring water, "Child, do you have any other ideas?"
Cheng An blinked his eyes and said mysteriously, "The Queen Mother will know tomorrow."
"But... Mother, you are so kind and gentle. Second sister will definitely like you."
"You!" The Queen gently tapped the tip of his nose, "you only know how to make Mother happy."
Looking at her son in front of her, the queen's face was filled with relief and love.
It only took two years for us to go from the initial resistance and caution to the current intimacy.
Although these two years have been difficult, it has been worth it.
It would be best if we could have a daughter.
But if Yue'er and she are not destined to be together, she will not force it.
Wait until the next day, October 1st.
The green smoke from the gilded incense burner reflects the glittering light of Shoukang Palace.
All the concubines came in their best attire, with their hair adorned with pearls and emeralds and their makeup exquisite, hoping that the emperor, whom they had not seen for two months, would look at them.
For a moment, the whole palace was filled with beautiful clouds.
However, those beautiful faces did not arouse Xiao Heng's interest at all.
He said to the wet nurse, "Give the princess to the queen to hold."
The queen quickly stood up and looked at the little pink girl who was slowly moving closer in the wet nurse's arms. She was usually calm and composed, but now she was a little nervous and excited.
How could I not be nervous? As long as I reached out and took it, I would very likely get such a lovely daughter for nothing.
She quickly straightened her clothes, fearing that the pearls and jade on them would hurt Xiyue, and then she took Xiyue with trembling hands.
Xiyue fell into the Queen's arms and looked around curiously. When she was about to pout, her eyes were suddenly attracted by something and she stood still.
I saw Xiao Cheng'an standing behind the queen, gently blowing the colorful windmill in his hand.
Xiyue, leaning in the Queen's arms, forgot to cry for a moment, and her dark eyes kept following that colorful spot.
The Queen Mother smiled broadly: "It seems that Yue'er is very close to her brother."
"Emperor, look, Yue'er is not crying."
Xiao Heng forced a smudge of his lips, stood up and walked towards Yue'er, calling softly: "Yue'er~"
Unexpectedly, Xiyue stared at the windmill and Cheng'an's grimace and started giggling.
But Xiao Heng couldn't smile at all. A sense of sadness suddenly welled up in his heart, and he called out again: "Yu'er, father is here."
Xiyue seemed to have finally heard her father's voice. She slowly turned her head and looked at Xiao Heng with her black eyes. She didn't cry or make a fuss, but just gently fluttered her long eyelashes.
Then, she turned to look at the Queen. Not only did she not resist or cry, but she raised her hand curiously and stroked the gold-painted flower on the Queen's forehead.
"It seems... the Second Princess and the Queen are very compatible..."
Concubine Ning's gentle voice was like a silver needle, piercing Xiao Heng's heart.
This was his most beloved daughter and the first child he took care of personally.
Over the past half month, I coaxed her to sleep, dressed her, changed her diapers, and made her happy.
He thought that Yue'er was the same as him and that she couldn't live without him.
But now he is so well-behaved and obedient in the queen's arms.
For a moment, Xiao Heng felt a mixture of emotions, as if a piece of flesh had fallen off his body.
After a while, he sighed silently. That's fine! It's fine to be like her mother's temperament. She won't get hurt in the future and won't have expectations of anyone.
"Emperor, then Yue'er should be raised by the Queen," asked the Queen Mother.
Xiao Heng nodded gently, his throat rolling, suppressing the sourness in his throat: "Since Yue'er likes the Queen, then let her be raised by the Queen."
The Empress's brows lit up when she heard this, and she bowed gracefully, "Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, Mother. I will treat Yue'er as my own and raise her with all my heart, living up to Your Majesty's expectations."
All the concubines also smiled and leaned forward, "Congratulations to the Queen on the birth of the princess."
In the crowd, Su Nanqing's eyes wandered between the Queen and Xiyue, and his fingertips slowly clenched into his palms.
A sneer appeared in her throat. It was true that the second princess was raised by her, and even if she was favored, she was still a bastard princess.
And now, she is a legitimate princess with a noble status.
Su slowly put on a beautiful smile, but with a hint of coldness.
Sister, sister...you can rest in peace in heaven.
See, your Yue'er has become a legitimate princess.
The emperor treated her like a treasure, holding her in his hands for fear of dropping her, and holding her in his mouth for fear of melting her.
I hope you can reincarnate soon! Don’t haunt me in my dreams anymore.
Xiao Heng returned to Chengming Palace in a daze. As soon as he got off the dragon chariot, he saw He Yunzheng kneeling at the door of Qinzheng Hall.
Ever since he knocked Xiao Heng unconscious in the sea of fire that day, Xiao Heng ordered him not to get close to Chengming Palace.
Seeing Xiao Heng approaching, He Yunzheng quickly fell to the ground, his forehead pressed tightly against the cold gold brick:
"I have committed the crime of great disrespect. Now, to continue serving as an imperial guard is a disgrace to His Majesty and I cannot bear the responsibility. I beg Your Majesty to demote me. I am willing to serve at the Princess's residence, protecting her safety and helping Your Majesty relieve his worries."
After a while, there was no response from Xiao Heng.
He raised his eyelids slightly and caught a glimpse of a pair of feet passing by.
Then, a deep voice came from above his head. It only said one word, but it was filled with an unquestionable majesty: "Approved!"
He Yunzheng immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
A few days ago, the emperor sent musicians from the palace to the princess's mansion. He knew that the emperor would most likely agree to his request.
Now, she is most sad, so he wants to stay with her.
Even though there was a palace wall between them, as long as he could see her from afar and see that she was safe, it was a comfort to him.
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