"Your Highness, Madam, there is good news from the palace."
Chu Li stepped back and said, "Come in."
Butler Yang pushed the door open and walked in, bowing slightly and saying:
"Good news from the palace, the Queen is pregnant."
Chu Li was slightly surprised, then calmly waved her hand and said, "This is good news. Go to the storehouse and pick out some top-quality pregnancy-protecting herbs, and also get a jade ruyi pillow and wrap it up. I'll go to the palace to take a look later."
"yes."
Butler Yang bent down and stepped back.
Chu Li withdrew his gaze, but he couldn't tell what he felt in his heart.
The Queen is pregnant...
"Xiaojiu..." The man covered the back of her hand, his heavy voice filled with apology.
Chu Li knew that he must have misunderstood something, and immediately said:
"Uncle, I don't mean to envy them. I just feel that my eighth brother and I grew up together. He was playful and was scolded all day long. I didn't expect that he would become a father in the blink of an eye. I can only sigh that time flies by so fast, it's so unreal."
I held his hand instead, afraid that he would be suspicious.
"And the Eighth Prince's temper has not changed, he is like a child. Fortunately, the Queen has a gentle temper and a virtuous character, and can tolerate him."
Sigh, time flies like an arrow.
They have all grown up.
Chu Dichi looked at her with complicated eyes, "You are not a child anymore, and I have watched you grow up..."
"Uncle, I'm still young."
-
The Imperial Palace.
Fengyi Palace.
The Queen was pregnant, and it had just been two months since the diagnosis was made. Empress Dowager Xin happily rewarded her with a large number of things and personally instructed her on various matters.
When she was pregnant with the emperor, she gave very detailed instructions about which months she would feel uncomfortable, which months she would have morning sickness, and which months she would have edema.
This is her first grandchild, and she attaches great importance to him.
Empress Dowager Xin held Jiang Wan's hand and said, "Wan Wan, you are a good child. You have worked hard to help the emperor have children."
Jiang Wan has a gentle temperament, speaks appropriately, and is neither arrogant nor impatient.
"This woman is pregnant, and it's her first child, so she will be particularly hard-working. If you have anything to do, just tell your subordinates, and don't overwork yourself."
"Thank you for your teachings, mother. I will take note of it."
Chu Aotian sat next to him, very happy.
He was more steady now, not jumping up and down like a monkey anymore, but he picked up the teacup, put it down again, and picked it up again. His excited look revealed his mood at the moment.
He has a cub!
He's going to be a father!
It is said that when parents raise children, they are actually raising their own childhood selves, and they will make up for all the regrets of their childhood on their children.
When he was young, he spent his time eating, drinking, and having fun, and did not work properly, which was a lifelong regret for him.
He decided that as soon as the child was born and could speak, he would order the best tutor to start teaching him poetry and songs.
Read and write in the morning, ride horse and shoot archery in the afternoon, and study the Six Arts in the evening.
He must give his child enough fatherly love and must never let his child be idle and play every day like he did when he was young.
Empress Dowager Xin: "Emperor."
Chu Aotian immediately put down the teacup, "Mother."
"Wanwan is pregnant, and the first four months are when the fetus is the most unstable and needs the most attention. For safety reasons, you are not allowed to stay at Fengyi Palace for the next two months."
"ah?!"
no.
Chu Aotian was stunned.
What if I don’t sleep with Wanwan and he gets afraid of ghosts at night?
"Mother, I know my limits."
"How can a young man like you know what's proper conduct?" Empress Dowager Xin said mercilessly.
I've lived for twenty years in vain and still haven't gotten it.
He got enlightened by accident and became like a possessed person, going to Fengyi Palace every day, wishing he could die in bed.
"You are now at an age of full blood and vigor, and you cannot control yourself. Listen to mother. For the sake of safety, you must not be careless."
Even if they are just lying together, it is easy for something to go wrong.
"Mother, I have become accustomed to the bed in Fengyi Palace. We must not rashly change places!"
Jiang Wanwen smiled and said:
"Since Your Majesty wishes to live in Fengyi Palace, I will move to Shoukang Palace to live with the Queen Mother. I hope the Queen Mother will not mind my bothering you."
Empress Dowager Xin smiled and immediately patted the back of her hand:
"Wanwan is still sensible."
Chu Aotian: “?”
Queen!
How could you side with the Queen Mother and bully me together!
Can we still live like this?
If I can't sleep with the woman I love every day, what's the point of being an emperor?
At this time, the eunuch entered:
"Your Majesty, the Princess Regent requests an audience."
"It's very sunny outside, don't get burned, come in quickly!"
Soon, Chu Li came in, followed by two palace maids, helping to hold the gift box.
Chu Aotian: "Ninth...Auntie."
The word "ninth sister" almost came out of her mouth.
well.
I have been shouting this for so many years, and even though I have changed my way of saying it now, I still forget it sometimes.
Chu Li smiled and said, "I received the news and went to the palace to see the queen and congratulate her."
Jiang Wan immediately stood up and said, "She's only two months old, she's not that delicate, so let the aunt run there in person, come sit down."
Chu Li sat down at one side.
The three of them started talking about trivial matters. Chu Aotian scratched his ears, wondering what to do in the next two months.
About an hour later.
Chu Li didn't sit for too long, as he was afraid of disturbing Jiang Wan's rest, so he stood up and said goodbye.
Empress Dowager Xin said, "I will send the Regent Princess out. Emperor, please stay with the Empress."
"yes!"
Chu Aotian's eyes lit up.
When he saw Chu Li and Queen Mother Xin leave, he immediately jumped forward like a bird out of a cage, and happily approached Jiang Wan:
"Wanwan~~"
Outside Fengyi Palace.
The two walked out side by side. Empress Dowager Xin held Chu Li's hand, feeling somewhat depressed and sad:
"Li'er, I'm going to be a father today. I have mixed feelings. If Sister Wen knew about this..."
She truly loved Chu Li as if she were her own daughter.
It was a pity that Concubine Wen had passed away, and she could not see her get married and have children. She could only take good care of Chu Li to feel at ease.
But the regent has health problems, and it is unknown whether he will have children in this life...
Thinking about it, she felt extremely sad.
Chu Li patted her hand and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Queen Mother. When you reach the mountain, there will be a way. When you reach the bridge, there will be a way. How many things in the world can really go according to plan and intact?"
Plans cannot keep up with changes.
There are always surprises in life.
Empress Dowager Xin sighed, "That being said, I can only feel relieved if I see you get married and have children as soon as possible, and live in harmony."
Chu Li just smiled and changed the subject calmly:
"By the way, how is the late emperor these days?"
After everything was settled, the Emperor of Chu was moved into a small side hall in Shoukang Palace.
"He's still the same. You'll see if you follow me."
Empress Dowager Xin took her hand and went to Shoukang Palace.
The sun was shining brightly in the courtyard. The Emperor of Chu was sitting in a wheelchair basking in the sun. He was dressed neatly and cleanly, and covered with a blanket. He was motionless and calm, with only his eyes moving.
Hearing the footsteps, two palace maids bowed.
The King of Chu squinted his eyes and saw the two people approaching.
Now, he is very calm.
He only glanced at it once and then looked away.
At first, my emotions were full of ups and downs and it was hard to accept, but now everything is a foregone conclusion. It is useless to struggle and there is no way to change the situation. There is no point in doing anything useless.
Chu Li stood not far away, looking at Emperor Chu like this, with an indescribable complexity in his heart.
When I was young, I admired him, followed him, and hoped to become someone like him.
When I grew up, I knew his methods and ruthlessness, but I could not erase the fatherly love and warmth he once gave me.
I can’t say I hate you.
It’s not even a question of respect or love.
Human emotions are always so complicated.
Back then, it was he who personally gave Chu Dichi a sterilizing drug in order to consolidate the imperial power and eliminate future troubles. Now, this matter has become a knot in Chu Dichi's heart, but she has personally poisoned him and paralyzed him.
Who is the good guy?
Who is the bad guy?
Who can guarantee that they have never done anything bad in their life?
That’s right, that’s not a bad thing, that’s called selfishness.
When everyone does things, they always act in their own interests, without exception from ancient times to the present.
Chu Li looked at Emperor Chu for a long while, then withdrew his gaze indifferently, turned around and left, leaving only a plain voice floating in the air:
"Please take good care of him, Queen Mother."
-
General's Mansion.
Let’s talk about this.
The old couple, Mr. and Mrs. Qin, were tidying up the storeroom and sorting out things when they heard the servant running over panting:
"Master! Madam! They are back... Miss and Mr. Lu are back!"
The two elders were shocked, "What did you say?"
After nearly two months, my daughter finally came back.
Mother Qin quickly put down the account book in her hand and said anxiously:
"Then what are you still standing there for? Please come in quickly! The young lady's room is ready, and I will ask the kitchen to prepare the young lady's favorite meal tonight!"
"yes!"
Outside the mansion.
The carriage stopped steadily. Qin Muxue held Lu Yunchu's hand and strode up the steps.
Lu Yunchu looked at the servants on both sides and said in a low voice with some restraint: "Xuexue, there are too many people in the mansion. Be careful not to be laughed at by others."
Qin Muxue didn't let go:
"What's wrong with me holding my husband's hand?"
"Although we are engaged, we haven't held the wedding ceremony yet and worshipped the heaven and earth. If my uncle and aunt see us, they will think I don't know the etiquette..."
"It's okay. We all sleep in the same bed. The old couple knows what's going on."
"..."
Lu Yunchu almost choked.
At this moment, two hurried footsteps were heard inside the mansion.
"Xue'er!"
"Dad! Mom, my daughter is back!"
Mother Qin stepped forward quickly and held Qin Muxue's hand, her eyes full of concern. "My dear daughter, have you been away for two months? Have you been having a smooth journey?"
"Don't worry, mom. Everything is fine."
Lu Yunchu bowed and saluted to the two elders.
Mother Qin held Qin Muxue's hand and talked to her, while Father Qin entertained Lu Yunchu.
"I'm glad everything went well. I was worried that you might get into trouble because of your rebellious nature. You've met Mr. Lu's family. Do they like you?"
Qin Muxue smiled and said:
"Yes, mother. They really like me. When I came back, they kept asking me to stay. They couldn't bear to let me go and wouldn't let me come back!"
Qin Muxue thought about it for a moment...
When leaving the Lu family.
Lu Yeyang: "Mom, this bitch is finally leaving. Our hard times are finally over!"
Lu Yingying: "This disaster star! Woohoo, I don't want to see her again in my life."
Duke Lu: "God has eyes, God has eyes!"
Mother Qin listened with some suspicion and asked:
"The Lu family likes you so much? Are they easy to get along with?"
Qin Muxue nodded: "It's easy to get along with them. Senior Brother Lu's father is a kind person, his aunt is also an interesting person, and his two younger brothers and sisters are also very interesting. We are of similar age, and we have a lot of fun playing together every day. They like me very much."
Duke Lu: "Come here, kick this bitch out and don't let her enter the gate of the Lu Mansion!"
Lu Yeyang: "Ahhh!! Qin Muxue, how dare you ride on my mother! Get off my mother now!"
Lu Yingying: "How dare you rob my yard! You have to step over me...ah! How are you stepping on me?!"
Mrs. Lu: "..."
Mother Qin asked again, "Do the Lu family like the gifts you brought?"
"I like it very much!"
Qin Muxue said: "On the day we arrived at the Lu family, Mrs. Lu was so happy to see the gift I gave her. She praised me for being a filial, sensible, and virtuous grandson's wife."
That day at the gate of Lu's residence, the old lady saw three large carts of paper money, gold ingots and she was so happy that she just pouted and said, "That's great! I don't have to buy extra paper money for the dead after I die."
Qin Muxue thought about it and smiled more filially:
"Mom, don't worry. You told me to be a good boy, not to cause trouble, and not to say the wrong thing. I have always kept your instructions in mind and never forget them for a moment."
Mother Qin listened to these words with suspicion.
Xueer’s words are too full.
From childhood to adulthood, every time she spoke so confidently, there must be something fishy going on.
Why doesn't she believe it?
Mother Qin held her daughter's hand and looked at Lu Yunchu who was standing beside her. "Xiao Lu, Xue'er is naughty and must have caused you a lot of trouble."
Lu Yunchu immediately bowed and said:
"Aunt, you are too kind. Miss Qin is kind, virtuous, straightforward and lovely. My family likes her very much and gets along well with her."
When Qin's mother heard this, she felt relieved.
Xue'er is unreliable, but what Mr. Lu says is definitely reliable.
Qin Muxue touched the tip of his nose and looked away.
Mother, as the saying goes, if we are not from the same family, we will not enter the same door. If you believe in Senior Brother Lu, it is equivalent to believing in me.
Lu Yunchu cupped his hands, lowered his head slightly, and hid the smile on his lips.
Aunt, I'm sorry, I'm in cahoots with Xuexue.
Father Qin stroked his beard and looked at Qin Muxue with great satisfaction.
She is worthy of being his precious daughter. She has grown up and is now able to stand on her own.
The four people each had their own thoughts.
Mother Qin smiled and said, "Okay, stop standing at the door and talking. I've asked the kitchen to prepare your favorite dishes. You've been tired from the journey, so you should take a shower and rest early after eating to recuperate."
"Mother is still the best!"
Qin Muxue held Qin's mother's arm affectionately, and the family gathered in the main hall.
The servants brought a sumptuous and heartwarming home-cooked meal.
There is the braised carp that Qin Muxue likes to eat, and there is also the mutton ball fish soup that Lu Yunchu likes to eat.
Qin Muxue was extremely surprised: "Mom, how do you know that Senior Brother Lu likes to eat this mutton ball fish soup?"
Mother Qin scooped up the soup with a spoon and said, "Last time Xiao Lu came to visit us, he took a few more morsels of this dish with his chopsticks, so I made a note of it."
Lu Yunchu raised his eyes in surprise, star-like light flooding in his eyes, and he was moved beyond words.
The maternal love that I have never felt in my life is now satisfied and appreciated.
"Master, Madam."
At this time, a servant came in from outside the hall and reported:
"A distinguished person came to the outside of the mansion, saying that he was the young master's guest."
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