"Yongqi..." His kiss came to her neck and lingered there for a while.
Their clothes had been undone, and Yongqi lay on his side, licking that spot. Xiaoyanzi wrapped her arms around his neck, letting him roam freely over her body. Fortunately, she still retained a shred of reason, and after Yongqi calmed down, they fell asleep in each other's arms.
After Xiao Yanzi became pregnant, Jiang Ying sent her a personal female bodyguard to protect her safety in the palace.
Because it was delivered to Xiao Yanzi after being inspected by Jiang Ying, neither Yongqi nor Xiao Yanzi had much resistance or objection.
"What's your name?" Xiao Yanzi sat on the bed, leaning against Yongqi's chest, and spoke to the woman standing below.
A girl who looked to be about fifteen years old stood at the lower end and respectfully replied, "Fifth Prince, Master, you can call me Xiao Meng."
"Cherry lips, willow waist"—that's probably the perfect poetic description for the young girl before me.
(From Bai Juyi's "Unforgettable Love Poem" from the Tang Dynasty)
"Since Jiang Ying sent you here, then you can settle down here. As long as you do your job well, you will naturally receive plenty of benefits."
"Thank you, Master."
Little Swallow remembered something else and added, "Since this is the imperial palace, from now on, let's use the same way the people in the palace address us."
"Yes, Madam."
"Why don't you go and familiarize yourself with Yonghe Palace with Mingyue and Caixia first? We'll call you if we need anything later."
Xiao Meng obediently went to find Mingyue and Caixia to familiarize herself with Yonghe Palace. After giving her instructions, Xiao Yanzi leaned against Yongqi, too lazy to move. However, Yongqi still had official duties to attend to, so he couldn't stay in bed indefinitely.
Xiao Yanzi knew that Yongqi still had a lot to do, but she was also reluctant to part with him. "You go to the study to work, I'll go with you."
As long as I can see him as soon as I look up, it won't bother him.
"Don't you think I'm too clingy?" Xiao Yanzi herself realized that since she became pregnant, she especially liked to cling to Yongqi and wanted to stay with him every day.
Yongqi smiled, kissed the corner of her lips, and gently pinched her cheek. "I'm so glad you're so clingy to me..."
He wasn't afraid of her being too clingy; he was afraid of her not being clingy at all. Now, things were just as he wanted. If he got tired of handling official business, he could look up and see her beside him. Just thinking about it made him happy.
He helped Xiao Yanzi to the study, just like when they studied together at the desk back then. He was reviewing memorials, and Xiao Yanzi accompanied him, occasionally enjoying the joy of Xiao Yanzi staring intently at him.
Before they knew it, it was noon. For food safety, he naturally took care of Xiao Yanzi's meals himself. From cooking to serving the food, he did it all by himself and never let anyone else interfere.
Even with such caution, a small accident still occurred, but that's another story.
After lunch, Xiao Yanzi still nestled in Yongqi's arms. "Yongqi, you've spoiled my palate. What will I do if you stop cooking for me in the future?"
"How could that be? We'll be together all the time from now on, how could I not cook for you?" Yongqi frowned upon hearing Xiaoyanzi's words. He remembered what Physician Hu had said: pregnant women are always sensitive and prone to overthinking. He had to be careful not to upset Xiaoyanzi.
“But there are always times when you’re too busy to handle everything… Sometimes, I feel conflicted. On one hand, I think how wonderful it would be if you were always by my side, but on the other hand, I think that you don’t just belong to me, you belong to the many people of the Qing Dynasty…”
He lowered his head, kissed Xiao Yanzi's forehead, looked at the beauty in his arms, and comforted her, "You just need to stay by my side. I'll handle everything else, at least during your pregnancy!" Afraid that Xiao Yanzi would feel that he was restricting her freedom, he added another sentence.
He always felt that there was a pair of eyes watching them from behind the scenes, so he had to be careful in everything he did. Now that Xiao Yanzi was pregnant, it would be difficult for her to fight if she encountered danger. What would he do if something bad happened to her?
"Okay, I know you're worried about me. I'll stay by your side obediently, at least until the baby is born. I'll keep my word."
"Yongqi, I'm sleepy." As she spoke, Xiaoyanzi was already yawning.
"Okay, I'll carry you to rest." At Xiao Yanzi's insistence, Yongqi placed her on the bed in the study so that he could see her at any time.
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"Master, she has already gone in."
"Then keep a close eye on them and find an opportunity to give them a big gift."
If their first child was lost because Yongqi couldn't control his desires and forced himself on Xiaoyanzi, then this newlywed couple would definitely have a grudge against each other.
Then it will be time for his men to take advantage of the situation. As long as his men can hook Yongqi, that beauty Xiaoyanzi will definitely be his.
"But Master, Yongqi and Xiaoyanzi are both skilled in medicine, how could they..."
The man leaning back on the soft couch said slowly, "No matter how vigilant they are, they won't suspect that someone they trust would give them such a good thing."
"Besides, even if Yongqi didn't go to Xiaoyanzi, it was still a good opportunity for that girl to make her move. No matter what, it would leave a thorn in their hearts, and after a while, they would definitely break up."
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After Xiaomeng arrived at Yonghe Palace, she quickly became friendly with the eunuchs and maids there. Seeing her good social skills, Xiaoyanzi suddenly wanted to see how good her martial arts were...
"Someone come out and spar with her," Little Swallow said, and someone came out to fight her.
After the competition, both of them were panting. "Madam, this brother is too amazing. Xiaomeng is no match for him."
Little Swallow waved her hand, signaling the man to go back.
She smiled at Xiaomeng, "Your martial arts skills are indeed quite good. No wonder Jiang Ying sent you here."
"You flatter me, Madam. No matter how good Xiaomeng's martial arts are, they can't compare to yours and Sister Jiang Ying's."
Seeing her humble demeanor, Xiao Yanzi became even more satisfied with her.
"Work hard at Yonghe Palace, and you'll get all the benefits you deserve."
"Xie Fujin".
"Little Swallow." Yongqi, who had just returned from the Qianqing Palace, saw Little Swallow sitting outside the courtyard. He quickly ran over, wrapped his hands in them, and breathed on them to warm them. "Why did you come out in such cold weather?"
"My husband, I just saw Xiaomeng's martial arts skills. She is really good. Jiang Ying has a good eye."
Seeing how happy Xiao Yanzi was, Yongqi was also delighted. "It's too cold, let's go inside first."
He helped Xiao Yanzi into the room and kept rubbing her hands. Suddenly, Xiao Yanzi kissed him and said, "It's so good to have a husband."
She remembered the winter when she first came to the palace. The snow was so heavy that she went out to play in the snow and her hands were very cold. Yongqi held her hands together and breathed on them to warm them. Now, such a good man was her husband and the father of her child. She was really happy.
Yongqi, delighted by the kiss, naturally returned it immediately. Their body temperatures gradually rose as a result. Yongqi removed her headdress, leaving her long, black hair cascading down her back. He parted the hair at her back, rested his chin on her right shoulder, and turned his head to kiss her neck...
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