Even a kiss doesn't please me, you need to coax me.
Upon hearing Xiao Yu's urgent and truthful words, the newly awakened Prime Minister nearly fainted again from anger.
The Xiao family's empire cannot be relinquished so easily!
Fortunately, Wei Shuang could be considered a loyal subject to some extent.
"How dare I harm you?" The frost on Wei Shuang's head melted into the warmth of the hall as soon as it was shaken off. He gripped Xiao Yu's cold hand and rubbed it back and forth to warm it.
Wang Ruofu rested in the outer hall, peeking into the inner room. Seeing the harmonious scene between the emperor and empress, he felt relieved, got up, and took his leave of the palace.
It was cold outside, and even Wei Shuang, a man of such high spirits, was chilled to the bone. Xiao Yu specially granted him a royal carriage and had palace servants drive Wang Ruofu back to the Prime Minister's residence.
In his delight, he also excused himself from attending court for several days.
"...Your Majesty should not neglect state affairs so much." Even while in the private prison, Wei Shuang was still secretly helping Xiao Yu deal with the pile of messes. Every day, Feng Shun would have Ji Lian sneakily deliver several stacks of memorials that Xiao Yu was too lazy to touch because he was bedridden.
"The teacher will say something if something happens."
With Wei Shuang released from prison, Xiao Yu's tyrannical behavior reached a new level.
Wei Shuang couldn't help but worry... If she wasn't there, Xiao Yu, this naive little emperor, would have his power usurped.
"But we can't rely on others for everything."
"Yes... so the imperial heir will be born by me personally."
Wei Shuang: "..."
Click on yourself.
"How is Wei Shuang?" Xiao Yu asked, leaning out as the two imperial physicians solemnly withdrew their hands from taking her pulse.
"Regent...Lord Wei is in good health, all is well." Remembering that the emperor had revoked Wei Shuang's title of regent, Physician Li cleverly changed the form of address he used.
"What about the cold?" Xiao Yu knew how cold the private prison was. There was only one kerosene lamp inside, and the walls of the dark cell were drafty. Xiao Yu had only been there once, and he almost suffered a relapse of his cold.
"...Lord Wei is a virile ruler, with abundant yang energy and strong fire, and there are no signs of wind or cold." Imperial Physician Li secretly raised his eyes to look at Wei Shuang.
The former regent, who had been imprisoned, did not look like he had just been released from jail. From the time Wei Shuang was summoned to the time she entered the palace, only a quarter of an hour had passed. Wei Shuang was dressed in a fine robe with cotton padding, clean and refreshing. Apart from the frost on her hair, there was no sign that she had been cold.
Even the palms were warm, right next to the Emperor's constant-temperature heater.
"That's good. Feng Shun, reward him." Feng Shun carried a bowl of freshly heated medicine for preventing miscarriage into the room, but was interrupted by Xiao Yu's good mood while casting the spell.
Upon seeing this, Wei Shuang took the medicine bowl.
In the blink of an eye, only Xiao Yu and Wei Shuang remained in the inner room, along with a bowl of unpleasant bitter medicine.
"It is my fault that Your Majesty has suffered." Feng Shun had come in a hurry and Wei Shuang knew nothing of the cause and effect. He blew on a small spoonful of hot soup to cool it down and brought it to Xiao Yu's lips.
"Wei Shuang, the fact that I have differentiated myself into a Kun is already established. Why didn't you tell me sooner?" Xiao Yu turned his head away and pushed away the medicine bowl and spoon.
Wei Shuang was speechless.
He was about to tell Xiao Yukun his identity when he was moved into a private prison decorated like the Empress Dowager's palace.
"As the Empress, how did you manage to gain the trust of the court officials?" Xiao Yu frowned and asked again, dodging the spoon Wei Shuang offered him for the second time.
There has never been a precedent in the Great Liang Dynasty for a female ruler to become emperor, let alone someone who has just differentiated and has recklessly entered the court with the scent of Wei Shuang covering her body.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yu's ears burned.
"Whether Your Majesty is a Kun or a Gan, aren't you both of the Xiao bloodline? Your Majesty has been on the throne for five years. While you have lacked diligence, you are fortunate to be benevolent and not incompetent. You have not dismissed a single old minister, but instead have given them important positions." Wei Shuang stirred the medicine and blew on it. "Furthermore, if they really wanted to impeach you, not only would it be difficult to find a member of the imperial clan, but I am not just a figurehead either."
I myself am unaware of the Kunzhe's identity, and Wei Shuang has everyone join me in this nonsense. Everyone listens to him, and no one dares to tell me the truth.
Hmph! Wei Shuang is so mean.
"...You threatened my courtiers, and you even threatened me." Xiao Yu stared at the spoon, swallowing the medicine with difficulty. The medicine was too bitter, and Xiao Yu grimaced, wanting Wei Shuang to hold her close, so she leaned closer to her.
However, there was a bed of Wei Shuang's old belongings scattered on the couch, along with several undergarments stained with filth. Xiao Yu had barely moved an inch before he froze in place.
The chaotic scene was fully captured by Wei Shuang's eyes.
"...I didn't see anything." Wei Shuang cleverly looked away.
Having already met him... Xiao Yu simply pulled Wei Shuang's idle right hand and placed it on his still aching lower abdomen, frankly saying, "These days I can only draw Wei Shuang's scent from these inanimate objects, and he's unhappy."
I'm not happy either, so please comfort me.
Xiao Yu frowned because of the bitter taste of the pregnancy-preserving medicine. Her already pale face looked even more pale and weak, which made Wei Shuang's heart clench.
Although Wei Shuang was unsure of the extent of Xiao Yu's miscarriage, the fact that she managed to summon two imperial physicians to the palace overnight and hurriedly had Feng Shun release her indicated that the situation must have been extremely urgent.
Xiao Yu was pregnant with the dragon's offspring, and the concept of "female offspring" is inherently extremely dangerous. When Xiao Yu needed the incense of the godfather, he, the godfather, failed in his duty.
The aroma of wine inside the dragon bed instantly intensified.
"It's all my fault, Your Majesty, for causing you suffering. I'm clumsy with words and don't know how to speak properly. After Your Majesty finishes your medicine, I'll rub it for you." Wei Shuang gripped the medicine bowl tightly, causing ripples to spread across the dark brown medicine inside.
Shen Que said, "To appease His Majesty, the most important thing is not what you say, but what you do."
Wei Shuang felt that these words were very helpful to her.
The dull pain in Xiao Yu's abdomen gradually subsided under the influence of Wei Shuang's incense. He looked at Wei Shuang and yawned, "I'm sleepy."
She was sleepy and wanted to sleep while holding Wei Shuang; she didn't want to take her medicine.
“Alright, take the medicine and go to sleep. I will hold Your Majesty while you sleep.” Wei Shuang was not fooled and handed the medicine forward again. “Drink it all at once. It will be less painful than me feeding you little by little.”
Xiao Yu frowned unhappily, snatched the medicine bowl, and gulped down the bitter liquid in a few gulps.
With a stern face, Xiao Yu tossed the empty medicine bowl back to Wei Shuang without saying a word. In his pair of shimmering golden eyes, a sorrow even more bitter than the medicine itself was revealed.
Just as Wei Shuang put down the medicine bowl, Xiao Yu suddenly unleashed a burst of strength, grabbed Wei Shuang by the collar, and pulled her directly in front of him.
Their lips touched, and the sweet fragrance of osmanthus, still carrying the scent of medicine, made Wei Shuang lose control of Xiao Yu's tongue, pulling it back into her room.
The bitterness in Xiao Yu's nose gradually disappeared, replaced by Wei Shuang's domineering and fierce aura. He breathed heavily, his lips pressed against those of his beloved Gan Jun, whom he hadn't seen for several days.
Xiao Yu's head was held in Wei Shuang's hands, her waist and abdomen were protected, and even her legs under the blanket were lifted up and placed on Wei Shuang's body.
"Ugh... cold..." Not a breath of air could get into the room, but Xiao Yu shivered as she took a breath.
The thick cotton quilt was put back on the two of them on the tatami mat.
Wei Shuang took off her boots, climbed onto the dragon bed, and held Xiao Yu tightly in her arms.
Xiao Yu nestled against Wei Shuang, her cheeks flushed, panting heavily as the osmanthus fragrance wafted from her body, entwining itself passionately with Wei Shuang.
"I'll make you suffer by forcing me to drink medicine." Unable to suppress the fragrance, Xiao Yu buried his face in Wei Shuang's chest and muttered.
"Hmm, it's very bitter. Next time, I'll ask the imperial physician to add some sugar." Wei Shuang pursed her lips, savoring the memory.
"...bitter, astringent, and sweet all at once, what would that be like?" Xiao Yu opened her mouth in astonishment, then accurately nestled herself against Wei Shuang.
"Your Majesty, please don't move..." Wei Shuang's voice suddenly became slightly hoarse. He moved his legs uncomfortably, but ended up touching a place he shouldn't have.
Xiao Yu suddenly blushed: "You, you, you! I'm still having trouble conceiving!"
In fact, Xiao Yu also wanted to. After smelling Wei Shuangxin's fragrance, her body began to sway uncontrollably, turning into a pool of spring water.
Moreover, they had just kissed...
Accidental discharge is quite normal.
"...Your subject knows." Wei Shuang exhaled deeply, her face tense and her voice stern.
The two clasped together on the cramped dragon bed, which was mostly covered in old things. The space was so small that Wei Shuang had nowhere to hide. Xiao Yu considerately reached down and said, "I'll help you."
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The barriers vanished with each heavy breath.
The pregnancy-stabilizing medicine worked very quickly, and Xiao Yu nestled in Wei Shuang's arms, sleeping peacefully.
Wei Shuang also closed her eyes wearily, embraced Xiao Yu, and quietly placed her hand on Xiao Yu's slightly protruding belly.
Because of her cold illness, Xiao Yu's body temperature was low, and even her lower abdomen was not warm. Wei Shuang's palm was very warm, which made Xiao Yu relax her brows in her sleep and unconsciously push her belly into Wei Shuang's hand.
Like a fetal movement initiated by the mother's body.
Touched, Wei Shuang held Xiao Yu even tighter, feeling even more heartache for him.
Wei Shuang, you're a bastard.
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The sun was high in the sky when Xiao Yu rubbed his sleepy eyes.
He dreamed again about the twins in his belly.
The two boys hugged him from both sides, crying apologetically all night long, making Xiao Yu feel a little embarrassed.
He might actually be carrying two babies; I should find an opportunity to inquire with the imperial physician.
I'm so amazing, carrying two babies in one go.
Indeed, as the Kun (坤) master, I am the strongest Kun master.
"Awake?" Wei Shuang's slurred and muffled voice sounded in the crook of his neck, clearly indicating that he was not fully awake. Xiao Yu rarely heard Wei Shuang's voice sound so tired.
Like maltose, it sticks to your teeth.
"I'm awake, but I don't want to attend court." Xiao Yu turned over to face Wei Shuang.
"The sun is high in the sky, the morning court session is long over, it's time for lunch." Wei Shuang had also stayed up with Xiao Yu until this time. Although she had no worries about food and clothing while in the private prison, she was troubled by everything and never had a good night's sleep.
Xiao Yu buried himself even deeper: "Hmm... but I have no appetite."
Wei Shuang: "Osmanthus sugar cake, peach shortbread, hibiscus cake, sesame balls, sour dates..."
“…I’m hungry.” Xiao Yu sat up abruptly and covered Wei Shuang’s mouth as she recited the menu.
Pregnancy did not change Xiao Yu's love for sweets, but she could not eat too much.
Xiao Yu stared longingly at the small plate of pastries in front of her, now half empty, and sighed deeply: "I'm pregnant, why do I have to avoid everything? I finally have something I want to eat."
"...The imperial physician said that you ate two plates of pastries the day before yesterday and then spent the whole day vomiting while holding a spittoon."
“I don’t vomit anything I eat now. I’ve checked the ancient books, and they say it’s normal to vomit in the first few months.” Xiao Yu picked up a piece of cloyingly sweet osmanthus cake, chewed it with relish, and retorted, “That day it was clearly the chicken soup’s fault.”
"You can't just eat snacks. If you lose any more weight, you'll faint again." In just a few days, Xiao Yu had lost even more weight, and even her belly looked smaller than she remembered. Wei Shuang immediately put a piece of stir-fried beef into Xiao Yu's bowl.
"Then you mustn't put the pastries away for me. I'll eat them this afternoon." Xiao Yu picked up his rice bowl, looking at the feast on the table with little interest.
Wei Shuang nodded, picked up her chopsticks, and began to shovel rice into her mouth. Her swift and decisive eating style made Xiao Yu curious, so he followed Wei Shuang's eating order and picked up the side dishes on the table one by one.
Feng Shun stood to the side, wiping away tears with emotion.
With the prince by his side, His Majesty enjoyed his meals even more.
No, he was a former prince.
Xiao Yu was also pondering Wei Shuang's identity.
As the emperor, his words were law and his decrees were absolute; once issued, they could not be changed.
When Xiao Yu flew into a rage a few days ago, he had already nominally stripped Wei Shuang of his title of regent and taken back the title of Marquis of Ding'an. Wei Shuang now only has the title of general that he had worked out many years ago. It would be difficult to silence public opinion if he wanted to enter the imperial study to act as regent for Xiao Yu.
I am already a woman of noble birth, and my body is delicate and weak. Now that I am pregnant, it is very inconvenient for me to leave the Hall of Mental Cultivation with my belly protruding. It would be even more inconvenient to go to the Imperial Study or attend court. But Wei Shuang said that I cannot neglect state affairs.
I understand. We must quickly find a new identity for Wei Shuang that allows her to participate in court affairs.
Wei Shuang must be hinting to me that she doesn't want to work for me without a title or status!
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Author's Note: [Dog head with rose in hand] It's finished! Posting it ahead of schedule. Leave a comment for a bonus!
as well as.
Your Majesty: Apart from the Regent, only the Empress can openly attend court on my behalf!
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