Chapter 362
Shen Qingnian smiled and said, "The autumn hunt is meant to be a joyful occasion. His Majesty has also said that we will not discuss state affairs now. Please, gentlemen, return to your quarters."
He did indeed have a somewhat arrogant and domineering air about him, as if he were spoiled.
The two ministers looked at each other and eventually had no choice but to leave. They sighed inwardly, feeling that this concubine, who came from a humble background, was truly bewitching the emperor.
Watching the two ministers leave, Shen Qingnian turned to Zhu Lan and said, "Go and invite the Crown Prince's wife to my tent."
After saying that, she headed towards her tent.
Soon Wang Jiarong arrived at the tent, and when she saw Shen Qingnian sitting in a chair talking to Xiao Shenxi and Xiao Yanqing, her eyes immediately reddened.
She quickly walked up to Shen Qingnian, bowed, and said, "Your Highness, Imperial Concubine."
“You are pregnant now, so there is no need for formalities,” Shen Qingnian said as she helped Wang Jiarong up and asked Xiaoju to bring her a chair and a thick cushion.
As soon as Wang Jiarong sat down, Xiao Shenxi ran to her side and said, "You look so beautiful today, Your Highness's wife."
Today, Wang Jiarong wore a light green ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress). Due to her pregnancy, her face appeared particularly gentle, and her temperament became somewhat graceful.
"You really have a sweet tongue. Auntie will have someone bring you some delicious pastries later," Wang Jiarong couldn't help but pat Xiao Shenxi's head, looking at the little face that resembled Song Xuan's by seven or eight points with amazement.
Xiao Xi really looks remarkably like His Majesty; anyone who sees her would think they are father and daughter.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Shenxi's eyes lit up, and she immediately said sweetly, "Auntie is so nice, Xiaoxi loves Auntie the most."
The tenderness in Wang Jiarong's eyes when she looked at Xiao Shenxi was almost overflowing; she wished she could hold the little girl in her arms.
"Xiao Xi, Mother and the Crown Prince's wife have important matters to discuss. Let's go play somewhere else first," Xiao Yanqing stepped forward and pulled Xiao Shenxi to her side.
Xiao Shenxi understood that Aunt Jiarong must have come to see her mother. She nodded and said, "Then Xiaoqing and I will go out to play first, and then come back to play with Aunt Jiarong later."
"Okay, Auntie will be waiting for Xiaoxi later," Wang Jiarong smiled gently. If the child in her belly was as cute as Xiaoxi, she would really spoil him rotten.
Liu Yurou took the two little ones out. There was a separate tent next door, which contained many toys that children liked, as well as some books and clothes. It was very convenient for the two little ones to play or go out of the tent.
After the three left, the tent became quiet. Only then did Wang Jiarong ask Shen Qingnian, "Your Highness, what brings you here today?"
"To be precise, I'm not looking for you, but for Prince Ye. However, it's inconvenient for me to directly summon Prince Ye, so I had no choice but to seek you out," Shen Qingnian explained.
As a member of the imperial harem, her direct contact with men outside the palace would likely draw criticism and arouse speculation from those with ulterior motives.
Wang Jiarong nodded in understanding and solemnly said, "Your Highness, please feel free to make any requests. As long as your servant and the Crown Prince can do it, we will do our best."
As long as the Imperial Concubine speaks up, no matter what difficulties there may be, she will find a way to accomplish it!
Shen Qingnian said solemnly, "You also know that at the bonfire banquet last night, Shen Man toasted His Majesty. Although His Majesty did not drink the wine, he knocked it over."
After His Majesty returned to his tent, he felt unwell. Before returning to the palace, His Majesty was not in a position to meet with his ministers. I wish to ask Prince Ye to help cover for him and block those who wished to see His Majesty.
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