Thinking of this, Emperor Zhaojing felt a complex mix of emotions.
The son is so pitiful, how could he have been cheated on by his wife?
He could hardly bear to face his son.
Sensing the Emperor Emeritus's somber mood, Imperial Physician Ding quickly suppressed the joy on his face.
What happened?
Upon hearing that the Empress was pregnant, shouldn't the Emperor Emeritus be overjoyed, about to hold his grandson? Why is he putting on such a bitter and resentful expression?
The Emperor's reaction was completely opposite to that of the Retired Emperor.
Upon learning that the Empress was pregnant, the Emperor was so overjoyed that he was completely disoriented and didn't react for a long time. However, his joy was undeniable, and anyone with eyes could see that the Emperor was extremely excited.
Imperial Physician Ding glanced at Emperor Zhaojing's expression, feeling quite alarmed. He quickly made an excuse and withdrew.
Emperor Zhaojing paced back and forth outside the gate of Yuxian Palace with his hands behind his back, but dared not step inside.
Haifu saw that he had been wandering around outside the Yuxian Palace for a long time without saying he wanted to go in. Haifu was getting dizzy from watching him walk back and forth in front of him, so he couldn't help but ask, "Didn't the Emperor Emeritus want to go in to see the Empress?" Why isn't he going in yet? He didn't dare to ask the rest of the question.
Emperor Zhaojing looked at him and sighed heavily.
Haifu: "..."
He looked at the Emperor Emeritus with some confusion, only to see him sigh heavily again, and then step into Yu Xian Palace with a look of resignation.
Haifu: "..."
What happened? What's going on?
Just now, Physician Ding said that Her Majesty the Empress is pregnant, so why does the Emperor Emeritus not show any joy at all, but instead look preoccupied?
Inside Rong Qingqing's bedchamber, Xiao Tao and the palace servants knelt on the ground, their voices of congratulations rising and falling.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty..."
Emperor Zhaojing walked outside and heard the congratulatory voices inside. His lips twitched slightly. When he entered again and saw Xie Jingrun holding Rong Qingqing and spinning her around, his eyelids twitched.
Why is Xingxiu, that silly boy, so happy? Hasn't he thought about how the Empress's child came about, since he's been away from the palace for over a month?
Thinking of this, he felt a surge of anxiety.
"The Emperor Emeritus has arrived."
Just then, a palace servant spotted him and quickly called out.
The palace maid quickly turned around and bowed to him.
Xie Jingrun saw him, immediately stopped spinning around, put Rong Qingqing down, turned to look at him, his handsome face beaming with joy, "Father, Qingqing, she..."
"Come out with me for a moment, I have something to say to you." Emperor Zhaojing quickly interrupted him, then practically fled the palace, not even bothering to look at Rong Qingqing.
Rong Qingqing noticed that the Emperor Emeritus didn't even glance at her this time, which puzzled her. She turned to Xie Jingrun and asked, "Father, what's wrong? You seem very unhappy."
Xie Jingrun patted her shoulder, "It's okay, I'll go out and take a look first."
"Hmm." Rong Qingqing nodded, then, as if remembering something, added, "It's almost noon. Ask Father if he wants to eat here. I'll make a few dishes."
Upon hearing this, Xie Jingrun grabbed her as if facing a formidable enemy, frowning as he said, "Just have the imperial kitchen prepare a few dishes. Why do you need to cook? You're pregnant now, so don't touch anything. Just sit here obediently."
Rong Qingqing: "..."
"Good girl." Xie Jingrun helped her sit down on the chair before leaving the bedroom.
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