Chapter 108
Song Xuan felt that she was shy, so he tightened his grip on her before replying, "The end of the year is approaching. I'm taking a day off today to decorate the East Palace. The Empress Dowager will be hosting the palace banquet on New Year's Eve, so you don't need to worry about it."
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingnian suddenly realized why the palace servants outside had been so busy these past few days; it was because the end of the year was approaching.
At the end of the year, each palace would prepare many things, and the palace servants would always be extra busy. The whole palace was filled with joy, but she did not pay much attention because she was uncomfortable during her pregnancy.
Hearing that Song Xuan wanted to help her with the year-end preparations, she smiled and said, "Then thank you very much, my husband."
Upon hearing this, Song Xuan's voice was slightly hoarse: "Accompanying one's wife is what a husband should do."
In recent days, he has gradually taken over the court, and with his father's accident, he has not spent much time with Qing Nian, which he feels quite guilty about.
Shen Qingnian smiled happily as she and Song Xuan got up together. Because she was in her late pregnancy, she felt a bit heavy, and the man helped her with dressing and washing up. He even fed her breakfast bite by bite.
She said softly, "You don't need to take such good care of me. I'm just heavy-weight, not unable to eat by myself."
The other party was being far too nervous.
“It’s my own choice to take care of you. I’ve been too busy these days and have often left you alone in the East Palace. Now that I have some free time, let me be nicer to you,” Song Xuanjun said, his face full of tenderness and his eyes brimming with affection.
The palace servants standing nearby chuckled softly, and Xia Zi boldly said, "His Highness the Crown Prince truly cares for the Crown Princess. I have been in the palace for quite some time now, serving not only His Highness but also many court officials, but I have never seen anyone treat his principal wife like this."
Xiaxiazi's words, though flattering, were also true.
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingnian lowered her eyelashes slightly, and a blush rose on her cheeks. This shy expression added a unique charm to her, making Song Xuan unable to help but glance at her.
Song Xuan glanced at Xia Xiazi and said in a good mood, "You don't need to say anything here. Go and guard the door."
Xiazi understood, and he beckoned to lead all the palace servants to the door, leaving only Xiaoju to guard it. The palace was soon empty.
After Song Xuan finished feeding Shen Qingnian breakfast, she stood up on her own, supporting her waist. When Song Xuan saw her get up, he immediately wanted to follow her, but Shen Qingnian stopped him.
She raised her hand for Xiaoju to support her, and said softly to the man, "You finish your breakfast first, and I'll just take a walk around the palace."
The man had been so busy taking care of her that he hadn't eaten much himself.
Hearing that she wasn't leaving the palace, Song Xuan picked up his chopsticks and continued eating. It was almost the end of the year, and the temperature outside was very low. He was worried about Qing Nian going out alone.
Shen Qingnian was helped by Xiaoju to walk slowly in the palace. Her body was getting heavier and heavier, but Physician Xu still told her to walk around every day, as this would help with childbirth.
The floor heating in the hall was very warm, and the light fragrance of jasmine lingered in the air. After walking for half an hour, Shen Qingnian came to the window and gestured for Xiaoju to open it.
Xiaoju hesitated for a moment, but still opened the window as instructed. The cold wind outside immediately swept into the hall, dispersing the jasmine fragrance throughout the room.
Snowflakes were falling heavily outside, and many palace servants were clearing the snow. Red lanterns were already hanging on the bare trees, and the atmosphere of the year-end was getting stronger.
Shen Qingnian smelled the cold wind and looked at the fiery red and pure white outside the palace. She smiled slightly and felt a sense of openness in her heart.
Winter is coming, but can spring be far behind?
The next moment, the tall man appeared behind her, and a fox fur cloak was draped over her shoulders—
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