Chapter 296 Being Thought About
The inner chamber was silent.
The two of them were entangled in each other's arms.
In the end, Pei Tingyue's breathing became a little unstable, and he reached out to push the person sitting on the edge of the couch.
Xie Chen understood what she meant and moved away a little.
After Pei Tingyue calmed down her breathing, she touched the dark circles under his eyes with a distressed look and asked, "Did you not sleep all night?"
Xie Chen grabbed her wrist, lowered his head and kissed her: "I'm not sleepy."
Pei Tingyue curled her lips, feeling even more distressed: "How could he not be sleepy? Look at the emperor, he looks so haggard."
Xie Chen comforted her gently: "Don't worry."
Pei Tingyue thought for a moment and said, "When we are done, I will sleep with the emperor."
Xie Chen readily agreed.
Pei Tingyue looked towards the rocking couch with a smile: "I want to see Zhaoyang."
Xie Chen stood up and carefully brought Zhaoyang over.
Pei Tingyue watched his actions and found it increasingly amusing. "Isn't the Emperor good at holding a child? Why did he bring Zhaoyang here like this?"
Xie Chen hesitated for a moment and said, "I just took a shower and don't want to go again."
Pei Tingyue covered her mouth and laughed: "No, Zhaoyang is obviously very obedient and would not treat the emperor like that."
After she finished laughing, she looked down at the swaddling clothes.
There was a very thin and small person inside, probably only half the weight of Zhou Zhou when he was just born.
But her skin was fair and translucent, her eyes were as big as grapes, and she looked smart and cunning.
Cute, I want to kiss you.
Pei Tingyue's heart softened and he leaned over to kiss her little hand.
Zhaoyang moved happily, with a faint dimple on his chubby face.
"Who is this? Is this our Zhaoyang?"
"Do you still remember your mother's voice? Before you were born, your mother talked to you every day..."
“…”
When talking to her, Pei Tingyue's voice became soft and sweet, as if coated with a layer of honey.
Xie Chen watched the mother and daughter laughing and interacting with each other, his eyes softened like a cold pond, and a smile appeared on his face.
He whispered, "Yueyue, I want to thank you for giving me the blessing of having both a son and a daughter."
Pei Tingyue looked up at him and was surprised to find that he had a faint smile on his lips. It was not fleeting like usual, but lingered on his lips for a long time.
This is so exciting.
But Pei Tingyue knew that his high spirits were probably not only because he had a son and a daughter, but also because of her safe delivery.
A bright smile spread across her face. "From now on, don't be afraid. Your Majesty, I and the children will stay by your side."
Xie Chen hugged her thin shoulders: "Okay."
Newborn babies basically sleep all the time. Zhaoyang woke up for a while and then fell into a deep sleep.
Xie Chen put her in the rocking couch again.
He originally wanted to call Liang Yao to prepare the meal, but suddenly remembered something.
He walked towards the bedroom door.
As I approached, I heard a small, continuous call.
Xie Chen: “…”
He opened the door expressionlessly.
Xiao Si stood outside the door, feeling extremely aggrieved.
He complained, "Father, why did you lock me out? I was afraid my sister would fall asleep, and I couldn't call you loudly, so I had no choice but to do this. But I've been calling for half an hour, and Father, your Majesty, hasn't opened the door for me..."
Xie Chen cleared his throat, squatted down and discussed with him, "Don't tell your mother about this."
He didn't want to lose the benefits he had just earned and sleep alone.
Xiao Si: "Hmm?"
Xie Chen patted his head and asked, "Will you listen to your father?"
Although Xiao Si felt confused and aggrieved, he still liked and admired his father in his heart. He nodded heavily: "Yes."
Xie Chen breathed a sigh of relief: "Good boy."
*
The palace servants quickly prepared the meal.
Since Pei Tingyue couldn't stay in the bed, Xie Chen carried her to the warm room.
Dozens of delicious dishes were placed on the rosewood table in the warm room.
Xie Chen didn't ask anyone else to do it for him and fed her himself.
First he poured her a bowl of soup and handed it to her, then he served her some food.
Pei Tingyue took the jade bowl, lowered his head and took a sip, and was surprised to find that the taste was slightly different from before.
"This black chicken soup tastes very fresh, it doesn't seem like it was made in the palace kitchen."
Xie Chen responded: "Try something else."
Pei Tingyue picked up the chopsticks and picked up the food on the plate in front of her. As soon as she put it in her mouth, she was amazed: "What is this?"
Seeing that she liked it, Xie Chen picked up a few more chopsticks of this dish for her, "Steamed pigeon with Hualing."
This dish was not available in the palace before.
Pei Tingyue blinked and gave him a questioning look.
Xie Chen explained slowly, "Last time you left the palace, didn't you say you were tired of the palace meals? I sent people to find chefs skilled in cooking from all over the country to come to the palace. Previously, you were about to give birth, so I didn't dare to disturb your meals, so I didn't ask them to prepare them. Now, from now on, just tell me what you want to eat."
Pei Tingyue was stunned for a moment.
When she saw Xiao Si wanted to go out of the palace for dinner, she just helped Xiao Si with a few words, but she didn't expect that he would take it to heart.
He even went to great lengths to find someone for her.
It feels really good to be cared for and cherished by others.
Every time when she thought they were already very sweet, this man would give her more surprises.
With him, the days are never dull and boring.
That's great.
Pei Tingyue's eyes were filled with smile.
Seeing her eyes sparkling and looking straight at him, Xie Chen laughed and took the handkerchief to wipe the oil stains from the corners of her mouth.
"Why are you looking at me like that? Enjoy your meal."
Pei Tingyue nodded and lowered his head to use it.
She didn't eat much yesterday and had exerted so much energy, so she was already hungry. Therefore, she ate a lot today.
After eating, she touched her stomach and said, "I feel so full."
Xie Chen reached out and rubbed her gently. When she felt better, he carried her back to the inner bedroom.
After personally finding something to relieve her boredom, Xie Chen took Xiao Si out for dinner.
After the meal, Xie Chen summoned King Xuan to discuss matters, issued an edict of amnesty, and had Xiao Si settled.
After doing all this, he returned to his bedroom.
He hadn't slept for more than a day and a night, and looked quite tired. He took off his coat and got into bed.
Pei Tingyue didn't bother him much. She just lay on his lap and asked some serious questions, "Did our plan work? How's the situation in the northwest?"
Xie Chen leaned against the headboard, stroking her smooth, flowing black hair with his large palm, and said softly, "It's done. Heavy rain has fallen in Longdi, three hundred miles from Kyoto, easing the drought. I'm sure news will reach us from the northwest in a few days. I've already spread the news of the princess' birth in the palace. In the future, all the people will think that our Zhaoyang is the lucky star of Daqi."
Pei Tingyue raised his head and said, "So, the emperor wants to grant amnesty to the entire nation?"
Xie Chen said, "Auspicious stars have descended upon the world, bringing rain to alleviate the drought. God has blessed us with great blessings. Naturally, I must show my appreciation. By reducing labor service and exempting taxes, and by giving out these tangible benefits, the people will be more grateful to Zhaoyang."
Pei Tingyue smiled: "Ah, then our little princess is really lucky. She has been respected and appreciated by the people of the world since she was born."
"I will make her the happiest girl in Daqi." Xie Chen said firmly, and chuckled again, "That is why I have thought of an extraordinary title for our princess."
"Hmm?" Pei Tingyue propped herself up on the couch and half sat up. "But I've read the history of our country before. Since the founding of the Daqi Dynasty, princesses were titles bestowed upon marriage."
For example, the two princesses of the previous emperor, Tong'an and Hui'an, were both given titles and fiefs when they were descended.
Xie Chen raised his eyebrows slightly: "How can they be the same? Zhaoyang is our child, not to mention the Great Qi Fuxing, so she is naturally different from the previous princess."
Pei Tingyue laughed and asked him, "Then I want to hear what title the emperor has in mind for Zhaoyang."
Xie Chen took her hand and gently placed his fingertips on her palm.
After recognizing the words, Pei Tingyue was really shocked. Her eyes widened slightly, "Isn't this title too big?"
"So what? Zhaoyang deserves this title."
Seeing how decisive he was, Pei Tingyue said nothing more.
After asking about the business, she pulled Xie Chen's collar and said, "A while has passed since we started talking. Your Majesty, please take a rest."
Xie Chen held her and lay down: "Sleep with me."
He was really tired.
And the big stone in my heart has completely fallen.
Without any worries, and with his beauty by his side, he quickly fell into a deep sleep.
Pei Tingyue listened to his regular breathing, leaned in and touched his slightly cold lips, and smiled gently, "Sleep well."
As she spoke, she closed her eyes and followed him into sleep.
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