She was promoted to a higher position after giving birth to a son. Naturally, the Empress Dowager and the concubines in the harem sent gifts one after another after the Emperor. The Empress Dowager and Princess Yincheng also sent gifts.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs also sent her all the necessary ceremonies for her position as a concubine, and added two second-class palace maids, two third-class palace maids, and two eunuchs.
Because the emperor and everyone else were in Qinghe Garden, they were worried that the little prince would suffer from the constant commotion, so the emperor said that the third prince's third-day bathing ceremony would not be held.
When the third prince's full moon came, the emperor returned to Luan in August, and a grand full moon banquet was held together with her conferring ceremony.
Ning Yuxi naturally had no objection. Although the third day bath was not held, she was not sad. It was July, the height of summer, and she didn't want the child to get too hot.
During the confinement period, Shen was busy taking care of her, paying attention to her food and daily necessities. She was well taken care of. Since she had been exercising during her pregnancy, her figure did not change much after the birth of the child.
It took another month to recuperate. Although my figure has not completely recovered to its previous state, it is just a little fatter than before. Another month of recuperation will be enough.
On the third day of August, the emperor returns to the palace.
The emperor came to Ning Yuxi's Shuqing Palace as soon as he had rested.
Ning Yuxi was a little surprised when she heard the palace maid's report. She thought that the emperor had just returned today and would have to rest before coming tomorrow. Who knew he would come today?
Although she was surprised, Ning Yuxi still hurried to greet him.
The emperor extended his hand to help Ning Yuxi, who was bowing, stand up: "You are still in confinement, so there is no need to come out to greet you."
Ning Yuxi rolled her eyes in her heart. Why didn’t she remind her when she was briefed just now? Now she came out and said this.
But it doesn't matter. It's summer now and she took good care of herself. She was almost back to normal in half a month.
The two entered the hall, and Ning Yuxi ordered Luoying to bring the third prince.
As soon as the emperor returned to the palace, he came to her without stopping. She didn't believe that she had such great charm. It was all because of his precious son.
While Luoying went to hold the child, the two of them fell silent. In fact, there was not much affection between them, so there was nothing to talk about.
In order to avoid embarrassment, Ning Yuxi began to make small talk: "Your Majesty, are you all right in Qinghe Garden? I haven't seen you for a long time and you must be worried about me."
Emperor: "Didn't we just see each other half a month ago?"
Ning Yuxi: “…”
He was saying that half a month after she gave birth to Cheng Zhao, the emperor came back to the palace to see her.
But could this dog emperor please stop blocking her out? It’s really hard for her to find topics to talk about, okay?
Ning Yuxi could only smile and say, "Haha, a day without seeing you feels like three years."
Fortunately, Luoying also brought Chengzhao over at this time. Ning Yuxi took the child and walked to the emperor. The child, who was almost one month old, had skin as fair as jade.
A pair of big eyes on the round little face were looking at the emperor curiously, and the little mouth was sucking a chubby finger, looking very cute.
Gu Qilan, who usually had a blank expression on his face, couldn't help but soften his expression and teased the little bun.
Soon it was lunchtime. Ning Yuxi received Ruyi's look and asked the emperor, "Lunchtime is here. Your Majesty, would you like to stay for dinner?"
Ning Yuxi prayed in her heart that the emperor would not stay. After all, concubines were not allowed to dine at the same table with the emperor. Of course, if she was the emperor's favorite concubine, it would be okay.
She didn't want to suffer not only not being able to eat at the same table with the emperor but also having to serve him during meals.
However, things don't go as planned: "I have never eaten with you before, so I will eat with you today."
Gu Qilan thought that since Ning gave birth to the third prince for him, he should naturally give her some respect.
(Ning Yuxi: Thank you.)
She cried out in her heart, but tried to look honored on the surface.
Since the emperor stayed for dinner, there was naturally no need for her people to bring the food. Song Qu gave an order and someone from the imperial kitchen would deliver it personally.
The emperor's dietary standards were naturally not something she, a concubine, could compare to. Looking at the table full of food, Ning Yuxi couldn't help but swallow her saliva.
Her meals have been very good these days, but compared to the emperor's, they are really not good enough.
"I will serve the emperor his meal." Ning Yuxi said one thing and meant another.
"No need, just sit down and eat with us." Gu Qilan said lightly.
Ning Yuxi looked up at the emperor in surprise, but the emperor had no intention of explaining.
Ning Yuxi hurriedly thanked him. Why should she stand and watch when she could sit down and eat? Hehehe.
The emperor adhered to the principle of not talking while eating or sleeping, so Ning Yuxi naturally did not dare to disturb him. At the beginning, Ning Yuxi could still follow the emperor's rhythm and eat slowly.
After a while, she couldn't stand it anymore. It was too torturous. She liked to eat happily.
The emperor seemed to notice her discomfort and said, "Eat whatever you want. Don't be restrained."
Gu Qilan suddenly spoke, and Ning Yuxi was startled. After hearing his words, Ning Yuxi hurriedly said, "Yes, thank you, Your Majesty."
With the emperor's permission, Ning Yuxi did not dare to be too presumptuous and moved just a little faster than before, yes, a little faster.
But this was fast for her, but it still seemed fast to the emperor. Gu Qilan looked expressionlessly at the woman opposite who kept stuffing things into her mouth.
Did the Imperial Kitchen withhold her food? How come she didn't eat at all? It seems like he needs to give the Imperial Kitchen a good scolding. Ning had just given birth to a prince for him, and the Imperial Kitchen still dared not pay attention to her. It's really abominable.
Everyone in the imperial kitchen was scolded for this, and the manager had his monthly salary deducted. They were so pitiful and miserable that they were scolded and punished without knowing the reason.
This is all later. Ning Yuxi indulged herself a little and looked up to see the emperor looking at her. She said: "??? Why are you looking at me? I have no dignity!"
"Are you full?"
Ning Yuxi: "I'm full, I'm full. I'm able to eat such delicious food thanks to the Emperor."
Ning Yuxi's original intention was to flatter the emperor, but this made the emperor feel that she was being treated harshly by the imperial kitchen.
"Don't worry, I will give the imperial kitchen a good beating."
Ning Yuxi: ???
What is the emperor saying?
Before she could figure it out, Gu Qilan got up and left: "Take good care of yourself, I'll come to see you another day."
Ning Yuxi stood up and saluted in confusion: "Your Highness, I respectfully bid you farewell."
Cheng Zhao had been taken down to the wet nurse to be fed long before they had their meal. Ning Yuxi asked Ruyi, "Has the meal been sent to Mother?"
Ruyi: "Master, the meal for Madam has been delivered, but it has run out now."
Ning Yuxi felt relieved. She was afraid that the emperor would have his meal here, and the imperial kitchen would only care about the emperor and ignore her mother.
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