Witnessing this deeply moving scene, the Emperor couldn't help but feel genuinely happy for Ye Yunyao.
Knowing that Ye Yunyao had devoted herself to the court for many years and was now celebrating this rare happy event, he showed her special favor and smiled gently.
That smile was as warm as the spring sun, and she said softly, "My dear Ye, you are pregnant now, your health is of utmost importance."
"I grant you permission to attend court seated until after your delivery. You may then focus on your pregnancy and recovery. Do not worry too much about court affairs; I will handle everything appropriately."
For Ye Yunyao, this was undoubtedly a great show of care and concern from the Emperor.
Like the warm sun in winter, it dispelled all the gloom in her heart, warming every inch of her skin and reaching deep into her soul.
Upon hearing this, Ye Yunyao was filled with emotion and gratitude, and tears blurred her vision once again.
She quickly got up, straightened her clothes, and every movement was filled with respect and gratitude for the emperor.
Then, she respectfully bowed deeply to the Emperor, her body bent so low that her forehead almost touched the ground, and said earnestly, "Your Majesty's great kindness moves me to tears."
Your Majesty, I will certainly live up to your high expectations and work even harder in the future, dedicating myself to the court until my dying breath.
Her voice trembled slightly, a tremor of excitement and gratitude, each word filled with her loyalty and respect for the Emperor.
After Ye Yunyao settled comfortably into the chair specially prepared for her, she felt no discomfort whatsoever.
After all, since the founding of the Ning Dynasty, it has always followed the custom that female officials who are pregnant can sit and attend court.
At this moment, Ye Yunyao's heart was filled with gratitude for the Emperor's grace and eager anticipation for the arrival of her new life.
She sat there quietly, her eyes revealing an unprecedented tranquility and happiness, as if the whole world had become a better place because of the little life that was about to arrive.
She tilted her head slightly, looking up at the palace dome, silently praying that the child in her womb would grow up healthy and that the future would be filled with sunshine and laughter.
Qin Qianluo's gaze was fixed on Ye Yunyao. From the moment Ye Yunyao was granted permission by the Emperor to sit down, her series of reactions were all observed by Qin Qianluo.
After Ye Yunyao sat down, her hands were still unconsciously and gently protecting her lower abdomen. Tears glistened in her eyes, a complex expression of surprise, excitement, and emotion.
Qin Qianlu watched quietly until Ye Yunyao's emotions calmed down slightly before slowly withdrawing her gaze.
At this moment, Qin Qianluo's mind was filled with doubts, like a fog that lingered in her heart.
She slightly furrowed her delicate brows, which resembled willow leaves just beginning to bloom in spring, her eyes filled with a searching look.
She asked, "Yunbao, Minister Ye has been so excited ever since he found out he was pregnant. Why is that?"
Could it be that the little life inside her is the first child she will ever have?
Looking back over the years, whether in the imperial court, listening to officials talk about trivial family matters, or in various social occasions, I can recall many times.
There seemed to have never been a whisper of Minister Ye being pregnant, nor had anyone ever seen her with her six months pregnant.
Qin Qianluo's thoughts were like threads, carefully combing through the long river of memory, trying to find any clues about Ye Yunyao's childbirth, but she found nothing.
Feng Qingyun's clear, bell-like voice, like a mountain spring flowing gently, echoed in Qin Qianluo's heart, and she responded, "Yes, Luo Bao."
The fetus in her womb was indeed Ye Yunyao's first child. That was why she was so excited, her emotions surging like a turbulent sea.
Alas, Ye Yunyao's ordeal is truly heartbreaking; she was deceived far too deeply and miserably.
If it weren't for those heinous deceptions and obstacles, given her age, her position in the court, and her wealthy family background, she would have been a formidable figure.
They should be surrounded by their children, enjoying the bliss of family life. What a warm and beautiful scene it would be to have the whole family gathered together, laughter echoing throughout the house.
But the reality is that, year after year, day after day, she has been eagerly anticipating the arrival of her child.
Every expectation is like a flame of hope ignited in the darkness, yet each time it is ruthlessly extinguished by cruel reality.
During this long and agonizing wait, disappointment overwhelmed her time and time again, and her heart was gradually swallowed by the shadow of self-doubt.
Over time, she became almost certain that she was infertile, and this desperate thought tightened around her heart like a cold rope.
Out of desperation, she even considered adopting a child from a collateral branch of the family, thinking that even if the child wasn't her own, she could still give them endless love.
Feng Qingyun spoke slowly and deliberately, each word like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.
As she spoke, she gently swayed her head, her demeanor resembling that of a seasoned elder who had seen the world's wonders, leisurely recounting a long-forgotten story.
At this moment, Ling Xue and the others, who were fully engaged in training in the space, inadvertently turned their gaze to Feng Qingyun.
Feng Qingyun was petite and delicate, like a beautiful doll that had stepped out of a fairy tale.
She was cute and adorable, with rosy cheeks like peach blossoms in spring, a small, slightly upturned nose, and a pair of bright, sparkling eyes like twinkling stars.
But at this moment, she deliberately acted mature, shaking her head rhythmically and letting out long sighs from time to time.
Those sighs emanating from her small body carried a sense of vicissitude that was quite incongruous with her youthful appearance.
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