Chapter 269 The Queen Mother and the Regent Who Became a Cat 31
This spring, Zong Yue had planned to take Cha Jiu back to the palace to see the newly blooming pear blossoms.
We had agreed to go see it last year, but unfortunately the New Year's Eve palace banquet happened. Then I went on a tour of Dongzhou, and when I came back, most of the pear blossoms in the palace had fallen.
Zong Yue always felt regretful.
When government affairs were not so busy this year, Cha Jiu became pregnant.
Now I can’t go to see the pear blossoms anymore.
But Zong Yue was very happy.
Cha Jiu is puzzled: "Why can't I go to see Lihua when I'm pregnant?"
Zong Yue said: "It's not a good omen. The pronunciation of li is the same as li, which is not very auspicious."
Cha Jiu lamented, "What a pity! We won't be able to see the scenery of pear blossoms covering the branches of the palace this year."
It seems that some things, once missed, will be missed frequently for various reasons.
Zong Yue kissed her on the cheek and gently stroked her still flat belly: "It's okay, we still have a long time in the future, and we can go every year in the future."
Zong Yue attached great importance to this child who seemed to be a gift from heaven.
The imperial physician had told him in the past that the heir-destroying medicine given by the late emperor was too strong and had already damaged his roots, so he was doomed to have difficulty in having children in this life.
Unless the gods really favor us and give us this one-in-a-million miracle.
He thought that Cha Jiu was his miracle.
When the child was eight months old, the imperial physician had basically confirmed that he was a little prince.
Zong Yue gave him a name in advance, "Chengxi", and placed high hopes on him.
"Then the blessing will be increased, and the glory will be bestowed by heaven."
He gently touched Cha Jiu's bulging belly with a gentle look in his eyes.
The little guy under his belly moved his fist and touched his big palm.
As if responding to him.
Zong Yue was surprised and looked forward to the arrival of this child.
When Cha Jiu gave birth, Zong Yue wanted to stay by her side, but she chased him out.
Zong Yue frowned: "It's completely nonsense to say that the maternity house is an ominous place."
Cha Jiu: "I know, but if you stay here, the old lady and the palace servants will inevitably be nervous and have to do things with restraint. You might as well go out and wait."
When Zong Yue heard this, he also felt that it was indeed the case.
He walked a few steps out of the room, but returned after a while, frowning and admonishing everyone:
"If there is anything wrong, you must take care of the Queen first. Is that clear?"
He was not afraid of saying unlucky words, he just wanted Cha Jiu's safety to be guaranteed in the most reliable way.
Everyone responded in agreement, and they were impressed by how deep His Majesty's feelings for the Empress were, even surpassing the hard-earned royal heir.
Fortunately, Chajiu had been taking various medicines during her pregnancy to adjust her body to the best condition.
The child was born safely without much suffering.
The loud crying sound started from Yongning Palace, indicating that the imperial power of Sheng State was renewed.
The clan spies guarding outside the imperial city returned disappointed and reported to their respective masters.
The royal family's hopes were dashed.
Zong Yue already has his own child, so how can he choose another child from the royal family to inherit his throne?
The dream of imperial power should be shattered.
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Chengxi grew up day by day, from a wrinkled little monkey to a cute little kid.
The snow-white and smooth cheeks made Cha Jiu couldn't help but breathe in her breath every time she saw him for the first time.
Those big grape-like eyes, black and white, looking at you eagerly, can soften people's hearts, and make them want to put the best things in the world in front of them.
Therefore, all the palace ladies in Yongning Palace loved this child very much, but not because of his status as the crown prince.
Every time Yun An saw the lovely Crown Prince, he couldn't help but risk being punished and secretly give him the little gadgets he brought in from outside the palace.
Chengxi would laugh out loud every time he received it.
Yun An squatted in front of him and asked expectantly: "Your Highness, besides His Majesty and the Queen, who do you like the most?"
Chengxi blinked his big eyes and pointed his chubby finger at the calico cat next to him.
"Fa Fa."
The calico cat lying on the ground basking in the sun glanced at him lazily and bared its teeth: "Meow~"
Her name is Huahua, not Fafa or Wuyazi.
The smile on Yun An's face suddenly froze.
Yun Kang, who was standing by, crossed his arms and laughed at him: "You are really promising, Yun An, to compete for favors in front of the children."
And I can't even compete with a cat.
Yun An was so angry that his hair stood on end.
Suddenly, Yunkang felt something tug gently under his robe.
When he looked down, he saw that it was Cheng Xi who grabbed him.
He tilted his head back and muttered, "Hug, I need a hug."
Yunkang was stunned for a moment, then leaned over and picked him up.
"Eat, eat." Cheng Xi spread out his hand, and in his palm lay a dried candied fruit.
The candied fruit was like a huge rock in his small hand, filling his entire palm.
His eyes were so genuine and clear that it was impossible to resist them.
Yunkang seemed to understand why Yunan and the palace servants couldn't help teasing His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
So cute.
Yunkang ate the preserved fruit, and then played with Chengxi for most of an hour, using Chengxi's unclear language to communicate.
Before leaving, Yunkang reluctantly put down Chengxi: "Your Highness, besides His Majesty, the Queen, and Huahua, who do you like the most?"
Yun An cast a murderous look towards Yun Kang.
Cheng Xi started looking up at the sky, pretending to be stupid.
This is a life-threatening question, I won’t answer it.
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Although Zong Yue loved Cheng Xi, he never tolerated him.
Even in education, he is more strict than Cha Jiu.
When Chengxi first started learning to walk, he was not steady and often fell.
At first, after he fell, he lay on the ground, with his head tilted back, tears in his eyes, and waited eagerly for someone to pick him up.
But Zong Yue was not used to him.
"Don't hug him."
Although the palace servants felt distressed, they had no choice but to retreat.
Cheng Xi looked at the stern Zong Yue, his mouth slowly shrunk, and he stared at him aggrievedly.
It seems to be saying, Father, don’t you love me anymore?
Cha Jiu also loves children, but knows that she cannot interfere at this time.
Zong Yue remained unmoved and stood about five or six steps in front of Cheng Xi.
He looked at Cheng Xi and said seriously, "You have to stand up by yourself and walk to my side. No one will help you."
Cheng Xi blinked, but still did not move.
Zong Yue: "Don't play dumb, I know you understand."
Cheng Xi: “…”
Cha Jiu: “…”
My goodness, your dad is still your dad.
I got it right away.
Chengxi realized that acting coquettishly was useless, so he could only hold back his tears and struggle to get up from the ground.
There was no one around to help him.
He looked at the road ahead hesitantly, but it was as if he was facing an abyss and he did not dare to move forward.
He looked up at Zong Yue in fear.
Zong Yue gave him an encouraging look.
Finally, Cheng Xi took the first step in his life without anyone to support him.
He held his little hands in the air to maintain his balance, and each step was slow and shaky.
But I work very hard.
That's enough.
Zong Yue's brows relaxed, and the severity in his eyes turned into infinite tenderness and love where Cheng Xi couldn't see.
During this time, Chengxi fell down several times, and the calico cat meowed anxiously at his feet.
But he didn't cry, nor did he stop. He continued to get up and walk towards Zong Yue.
Although he is a little kid, his eyes are determined as if he is going to the battlefield tomorrow.
Cha Jiu looked at it, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
Fortunately, Cheng Xi finally reached the end by his own strength.
He pulled at Zong Yue's robe, sweat coming out of the tip of his nose, but he looked up at him with pride and excitement.
Zong Yue kissed his cheek and praised him generously: "Cheng Xi is really amazing."
Cheng Xi was very proud.
Zong Yue saw Cha Jiu coming over to wipe the sweat off the child and suddenly asked, "Do you think I am too strict with the child?"
Cha Jiu thought for a moment and said, "There's nothing wrong with being strict. The deeper the love, the more severe the criticism. Educate him well so that he won't grow up to be another Zong Qiguang in the future."
Zong Yue smiled: "I thought so too."
Zong Qiguang's image of being useless and lazy left a shadow in the hearts of the couple.
At the same time, the deposed emperor Zong Qiguang, who was imprisoned in a separate courtyard, sneezed.
He smelled the stench coming from his pants and quilt, and yelled outside the room, "What are you doing? Come in and change my mattress!"
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There are two more chapters tonight.
I wrote until about 1 a.m. yesterday and felt that it was very ugly, so I rewrote it this morning. It’s a little late, but it’s not because I’m arrogant. I’m not arrogant. I’m still that little author who needs to rely on everyone’s favor… (humble and honest face)
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