Qin Xi was awakened by a commotion.
When she opened her eyes, she saw Lu Huai's back as he dressed. The sudden brightness made Qin Qi squint uncomfortably.
"Outside..." she began, but found her throat was a little dry. She coughed twice and continued, "What are they doing?"
Lu Huai then noticed that she was awake. He walked to the bedside, helped her sit up, and frowned, saying, "Why are you coughing? Could it be that you caught a cold from the wind last night?"
Qin Qi sat up with his help and gently shook her head. "I'm just a little thirsty, it's nothing. What are they doing?"
"That's good." Lu Huai glanced out the window and said, "It's said that an imperial edict has arrived, and you and I are to go to the front hall to receive it."
Imperial edict...
Qin Xi suddenly felt dizzy; she had a feeling that something was about to happen. The emperor sitting on the throne was Emperor Yuxian, who, indirectly because of her, had become a eunuch, and she felt that the newcomer was up to no good.
However, etiquette must not be disregarded, so Qin Qi, with her large, round belly, went to the front hall with Lu Huai.
At that time, Minister Lu was exchanging pleasantries with Eunuch Wuchang, while Lu Chuan looked haggard. Looking at the dark circles under his eyes, Qin Qi suspected that he hadn't slept well for a long time.
Upon seeing her arrive, Minister Lu quickly instructed several maids standing nearby to come and support her. As she walked slowly and cautiously towards him, Minister Lu sighed, "Thank you for your trouble, Yizhi."
Qin Qi smiled and said, "Father-in-law, you're making your daughter-in-law feel too bad."
Upon hearing her words, Wu Chang looked her up and down and smiled enigmatically, "Young Madam Lu has gained quite a bit of weight. It seems you've been doing well lately."
Qin Xi was taken aback, but readily agreed, "Greetings, sir. I've been eating more lately, so I've gained quite a bit of weight."
She wasn't lying; her appetite had indeed increased significantly, and she drank nourishing soup every day, which was why she had gained weight.
“Very well, in that case, Your Majesty can rest assured.” Wu Chang gave her a meaningful look and said something inscrutable. Before she could react, he walked to the front and said, “Now that everyone is here, I shall announce the decree.”
"Father-in-law, wife-in-law..."
Lu Huai opened his mouth, about to say something, but Wu Chang raised his hand to stop him, "Second Young Master, there is no need to say anything more. His Majesty has granted permission for the Young Madam to stand while receiving the decree."
Lu Huai couldn't help but frown. This was indeed what he wanted to say, but the fact that Emperor Yuxian had anticipated it made him uncomfortable, especially considering Wuchang's inexplicable words just now…
Lu Huai suddenly had a bad feeling.
He suddenly felt a warm touch in his palm. Looking down, he saw that Qin Qi had placed her hand in his palm. When he looked up, he saw her reassuring gaze, and Lu Huai returned the smile.
Well then, we'll deal with whatever comes our way. Let's see what kind of trouble Emperor Yuxian will cause this time.
Seeing that everyone except Qin Qi had knelt down, Wu Chang then spoke up, "By imperial decree: The prosperity of the palace depends entirely on the gentle and virtuous. Qin Qi, daughter of Prime Minister Qin Wen, is born into a distinguished family and is known for her gentle and respectful nature. She is hereby specially appointed as Consort Qi. This is the imperial decree."
Qin Xi was stunned. Before she could react, she saw Lu Huai stand up suddenly with a dark face.
"How dare you falsely convey an imperial edict! Guards, throw him out! Don't let him in again!"
Wuchang's eyes widened upon hearing this. He looked at Ayu, who was stretching his limbs and approaching him, and pointed at him in panic, screaming, "How dare you! Stop right there! Don't come near me!"
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