Chapter 18 Chu Huaiyu is shocked
Inside the Imperial Garden, Chu Huaiyu, dressed in a bright yellow casual robe, moved with the interplay of light and shadow, making his figure appear even more upright.
Chu Huaiyu possessed an inherently dignified and imposing aura as an emperor. He slowed his pace and accompanied Empress Dowager Rong on a leisurely stroll.
Although Empress Dowager Rong is now nearly forty years old, she is still very beautiful. She is dressed in a golden phoenix robe and wears a gold and gemstone phoenix crown. When she walks, her skirt trails on the ground. She looks dignified and noble, just like when she was a Noble Consort. However, she now has an added air of dignity as an Empress Dowager.
"Huaiyu, I heard recently that you and Xianyue had a falling out?" Empress Dowager Rong suddenly spoke, her tone tinged with a hint of probing.
Upon hearing this, Chu Huaiyu paused slightly, a chill quickly forming in his eyes. He turned to look at Empress Dowager Rong beside him: "Mother, who told you this?"
Empress Dowager Rong smiled gently, "Don't worry about who told me. I just want to know what kind of woman could make you, Huaiyu, so infatuated?"
Empress Dowager Rong thought to herself that her son was always cold-hearted. In the year since he ascended the throne, he had never favored any other woman except for Empress Du Xianyue. Now that he had quarreled with the Empress over a woman, she really wanted to see what that woman was like.
Chu Huaiyu remained silent for a long time before saying indifferently, "Mother, I think you should listen to less of these unfounded rumors in the future."
Although she was retorted by her own son, Empress Dowager Rong was not angry. She nodded slightly, signaling Chu Huaiyu to continue walking forward.
When the two arrived at a pavilion, they saw Empress Dowager Yu sitting there in the distance, scattering fish food to feed the koi in the pond.
Empress Dowager Rong gave a cold smile and said to Chu Huaiyu, "Let's go over there and take a look."
Chu Huaiyu understood that when Empress Rong went there, she would definitely make sarcastic remarks about Empress Yu. The struggle between the two of them never ended until the late emperor passed away.
When Empress Dowager Yu saw Chu Huaiyu and Empress Dowager Rong walking side by side, her face suddenly darkened. Although she was extremely displeased, she still maintained a polite and respectful smile on her face.
"My sister is in a really good mood today, even taking a walk in the Imperial Garden with His Majesty."
Empress Dowager Yu bowed gracefully, then greeted them with a smile.
Empress Dowager Yu had heard about how Chu Huaiyu had angered the Empress by favoring a woman in the main hall a few days ago. She guessed that Rong Wanru must be reprimanding the Emperor.
Empress Dowager Rong chuckled lightly, her tone tinged with provocation: "Sister, you are joking. Huaiyu is busy with many affairs of state, unlike Siheng who has so much free time to stay by your side."
Empress Dowager Yu gritted her teeth in anger, knowing that this was another sarcastic remark. She suppressed her rage and coldly replied, "If you feel lonely, sister, you should have the Empress give birth to more grandchildren to keep you company. But it's strange, the current Empress has been married to His Majesty for several years now, so why is there still no sign of pregnancy?"
As she spoke, Empress Dowager Yu pointedly turned her gaze to Chu Huaiyu's face.
Chu Huaiyu kept his eyes down, appearing indifferent and absent-minded.
Empress Dowager Ke Rong was displeased upon hearing Empress Dowager Yu's words and immediately retorted, "Sister, don't mention Huaiyu yet. Isn't your Siheng the same? Why haven't we heard any good news yet?"
"hehe……"
Empress Dowager Yu chuckled and scattered the remaining fish food into the pond, attracting the koi to frantically scramble for it, causing ripples to spread across the water.
"Sister, you don't know this, but Zhaoxue's health has been poor ever since her miscarriage four years ago... The doctor said she..."
The word "miscarriage" struck Chu Huaiyu like a thunderbolt. He abruptly raised his head, his gaze sharply fixed on Empress Dowager Yu.
Empress Dowager Rong was also taken aback, and the smile on her face instantly froze.
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