Chapter 245 The Emperor Protects His Wife, and Consort Liu's Jealousy and Schemes Are Revealed!
Meng Yanzhi nodded, her face flushed, and whispered, "Yes, there really is a child in my belly, Your Highness. I am also shocked. I never thought I could become a mother in my life!"
Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, Meng Yanzhi hurriedly looked at Ling Xiao: "I took a lot of random medicines before, will it affect the baby? Will the baby be affected by me?"
"No, the child is doing well now, and the pulse is very stable."
"As for whether there will be any problems later, the imperial physician will definitely be able to tell."
"Don't worry."
This was the first time Ling Xiao had seen Meng Yanzhi so excited, and he smiled along with her.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Xingyuan immediately stepped forward, pushed aside Consort Liu, took Meng Yanzhi's hand, and said with a smile, "Don't worry, God will be good to us. This child will definitely be fine. Whether it's a boy or a girl, as long as it's a safe and healthy child, that's all that matters!"
Consort Liu watched as Xiao Xingyuan held Meng Yanzhi's hand, seeing the joy on his face. She felt a pang of sadness, lowered her head, touched her belly, and fell into deep thought.
Previously, she knew that Xiao Xingyuan was childless and could not have children, but now it seems that he can. She doesn't care about Xiao Xingyuan, but that doesn't mean she doesn't care about the child in her womb.
"Your Majesty, my sister is now pregnant, and it may be inconvenient for her to serve you in the future. Your Majesty should take good care of her."
Consort Liu smiled and looked at Xiao Xingyuan.
Logically speaking, as the emperor, Xiao Xingyuan should have favored all his concubines equally. However, since Meng Yanzhi came into his life, Xiao Xingyuan has hardly favored any of his other concubines. Now that Meng Yanzhi is pregnant, it's time for him to look at other women and start a family.
As a noble consort, this was what Consort Liu should say and do, but saying such things at this particular time was rather out of place.
Xiao Xingyuan glanced at Consort Liu but didn't say anything more. He simply put his arm around Meng Yanzhi, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said, "You just need to take good care of yourself. Don't worry about anything else. If you like anything or want anything, just tell me, understand?"
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Meng Yanzhi nodded, her heart filled with happiness and sweetness.
Xiao Xingyuan pulled Ling Xiao out together, leaving Consort Liu alone in the room.
Xiao Xingyuan was still somewhat worried. He frowned as he looked at Ling Xiao: "Is this child really alright? Can I really have my own child?"
“The child is already in Yan Zhi’s belly, what else is there to worry about?” Ling Xiao looked at Xiao Xingyuan with a wry smile: “Are you so happy that you’ve gone mad? But the birth of this child means an escalation of the struggle. Have you ever thought about what would happen to the Crown Prince if the child in her belly was a boy? If the Crown Prince or the Jade Prince knew about this child, how would they treat Yan Zhi?”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Xingyuan's expression grew even more gloomy and unpleasant.
"You're right, I must protect her well!"
Ling Xiao sighed, feeling a wave of helplessness.
"Some things are simply unavoidable."
The power struggles within the harem have never ceased, and now that a child has been born, they are likely to escalate even further.
This child is a joyous occasion, but isn't it also a signal and a bombshell?
Previously, the concubines in the harem all believed they wouldn't have children, so they never fought each other to the death. But now, if they all had children...
Xiao Xingyuan took a deep breath and looked at Ling Xiao: "I will definitely protect my woman and child!"
"I know."
"A-Yuan, you don't need to worry too much."
Ling Xiao patted Xiao Xingyuan on the shoulder and smiled at him.
Xiao Xingyuan's expression immediately changed, and he gritted his teeth as he looked at Ling Xiao with a mocking smile: "From now until Yan Zhi gives birth, you will live in the palace to protect her and the child in her womb?"
"Me? I'm a man!"
"This...isn't this inappropriate?"
Ling Xiao clearly didn't want to stay here; his eyebrows were furrowed, and he looked at Xiao Xingyuan with a helpless expression.
However, it was obvious that Xiao Xingyuan didn't care whether Ling Xiao was willing or not. He just smiled and turned to walk towards the Imperial Study.
He still had many memorials to read, and he especially wanted to finish them early today so he could go back early tonight to be with Meng Yanzhi and their child.
Inside the room, only Consort Liu and Meng Yanzhi remained. Consort Liu touched Meng Yanzhi's belly with envy and smiled at her, saying, "You are truly blessed. This child is a stroke of genius. I am so envious."
"Your Majesty is too kind. I never imagined I would be able to have a child one day." Meng Yanzhi gently touched her belly and whispered, "Your Majesty, you must have something to say to me by staying behind?"
Consort Liu thought for a moment, then said, "I know this is a difficult matter for you, but you should know that the most important thing for the royal family is to have offspring. You... you have a child, so you shouldn't monopolize the Emperor. Neither I nor anyone else in the harem will allow you to do this."
In the past, it was one thing to have no hope of having children, but now that there was hope, Consort Liu was really reluctant to give it up.
Meng Yanzhi knew that, not to mention the royal family, even in ordinary families, pregnant women would be assigned someone to serve their husbands well.
Even though Meng Yanzhi was sad, she still nodded: "Yes, I understand, I know."
"Rouge, I'm sorry." Consort Liu's eyes reddened. "I never thought I could become a mother again."
Upon hearing this, Meng Yanzhi immediately understood what Consort Liu meant: she wanted a child.
However, Meng Yanzhi could not make the decision on this matter.
"Your Highness, please rest assured, I will not stop His Majesty."
"As for who Your Majesty wants, I really cannot make that decision."
Meng Yanzhi lowered her eyes, her eye sockets slightly red.
Seeing Meng Yanzhi's state, Consort Liu knew she couldn't continue.
She took a deep breath, took Meng Yanzhi's hand, and said softly, "Whether you believe it or not, I always consider you my own sister, and that will remain true even if I have my own child in the future!"
"I know, me too."
"Your Majesty, please rest assured, no matter what happens in the future, I will always remember the kindness Your Majesty has shown me."
Meng Yanzhi twitched the corners of her mouth and looked at Consort Liu with a sincere expression.
Unable to face Meng Yanzhi's sincerity any longer, Consort Liu got up and walked outside.
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