Chapter 292 What are you afraid of?
Song Zhimian glanced at Ye Yunshu cautiously, trying to minimize her presence.
Zheng Wanwan snorted at the door and pouted unhappily.
This Commander Shen's visit is never good news. Every time he came before, His Majesty would send him away, and then... His Majesty would get pregnant!
Now that His Majesty is pregnant, I can't let them be alone together anymore.
"Your Majesty, I'll go and get rid of him..." Zheng Wanwan subconsciously thought of sending Shen Yunshan away just like she had done with Consort Wu back then.
"Let him in!" Ye Yunshu said calmly.
Zheng Wanwan...
Feeling a bit down, Zheng Wanwan had no choice but to invite Commander Shen in.
Song Zhimian wanted to remain invisible, making no sound and staying here to observe more...
"Shanggong, go to the Imperial Kitchen and tell them to prepare some light and refreshing dishes for dinner. Don't send any meat or fish here these days," Ye Yunshu suddenly said.
Song Zhimian...
This is such a small matter; any eunuch could have easily delivered the message. Why did they insist on having me, the head of the palace, do it...
Alas, we won't be able to enjoy the excitement.
After bowing, Song Zhimian went to the kitchen. Outside the hall, Zheng Wanwan was also wringing her handkerchief with a depressed expression.
"Why are you still angry?" Song Zhimian asked softly.
"Hmph! Men are all the same! How uncomfortable His Majesty was after becoming pregnant? And he only came now, leaving His Majesty to bear all the pressure alone."
"What did he do?! I'm just feeling sorry for His Majesty!" Zheng Wanwan muttered softly.
Song Zhimian patted Zheng Wanwan on the shoulder.
"Alright! Don't be angry. This is definitely what His Majesty wants. If His Majesty doesn't want it, who would dare to force him?"
"Do your job well! I'm going to the imperial kitchen!"
Zheng Wanwan said "oh" and then stood at the palace gate, glancing inside every now and then.
...
After entering the main hall, Shen Yunshan knelt down on one knee and performed a grand salute.
Ye Yunshu smiled and gestured for him to stand up.
"What? You dare to come to the palace to see me? Have your injuries healed?" Ye Yunshu asked.
Shen Yunshan then raised his head to look at Ye Yunshu.
"Your Majesty, I was rash. I have been somewhat unwell these past few days, which is why I haven't been to the palace!" Shen Yunshan said softly.
Ye Yunshu hummed in agreement.
After news of her pregnancy spread, the old lady of the Shen family immediately punished Shen Yunshan with a cane. It is said that the beating was very severe. Even though he was once a military general, Shen Yunshan could not withstand the harsh punishment from the old lady.
Those fifty lashes... each one landed squarely on his body.
"Are you feeling better? Should we summon the imperial physician to take a look?" Ye Yunshu asked in a low voice.
"Your Majesty, no need! I am much better now! I heard that Your Majesty has not been eating well these past two days, so I brought some food from the Shen residence. Please try it!" After saying this, Shen Yunshan opened the food box he was carrying and placed it on the table.
A tangy and spicy smell assaulted Ye Yunshu's senses, but she didn't feel nauseous at all. On the contrary, she felt a strong urge to eat...
He reached out and picked up a piece of pickled radish, putting it in his mouth...
"It's sour and spicy, this is the old lady's cooking."
I remember visiting the Duke of Dingguo's mansion when I was a child. It was the height of summer, and I couldn't eat much. Old Madam Shen personally prepared some side dishes, which were also sour and spicy.
"I ate quite a lot back then!" Ye Yunshu laughed.
Shen Yunshan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Ye Yunshu wasn't disgusted by the thing.
When his grandmother placed the food box in front of him, he was a little worried that Ye Yunshu might not be able to eat.
"I'm glad Your Majesty likes it!" Shen Yunshan said softly.
Ye Yunshu picked up another piece, nodding as she ate.
Shen Yunshan remained silent and kept a distance from Ye Yunshu.
Ye Yunshu raised an eyebrow.
"What? Are you afraid of me? Are you afraid I'll eat you again? Shen Yunshan, don't tell me you didn't know anything that day..." Ye Yunshu just stared at Shen Yunshan like that.
Shen Yunshan's face immediately turned red...
"Your Majesty, that day... I know!" Shen Yunshan said softly.
"Oh! I know! That's good! Don't worry! Just do your job well from now on."
This child will not affect the Shen family; the Shen family is still the most trusted family of the Xiao royal family.
"You've come at the perfect time. Keep me company and have a chat. I've been a bit troubled these past few days and would like to hear about what's going on outside," Ye Yunshu said with a smile.
Shen Yunshan then knelt down opposite Ye Yunshu.
Ye Yunshu listened attentively as Shen Yunshan recounted the affairs of the North, and described its scenery...
Shen Yunshan could see that Ye Yunshu's eyes were bright.
He felt a little sorry for Ye Yunshu.
Shen Yunshan had felt sorry for Ye Yunshu since she was a child. He had always known Ye Yunshu's identity. He had seen Ye Yunshu being sent to the Ye family when she was very young, and he also knew that Ye Yunshu spent most of her time without her parents by her side.
Later, when she grew up, she met that bastard Tong Shiqing.
He entered the Censorate at the age of fifteen and then took control of the then chaotic Censorate.
Shen Yunshan's mind was always filled with the image of that little girl, frowning as she held an abacus, her face devoid of any smile...
He truly felt sorry for her. Even when they were in the north, whenever he patrolled the military camp at night, he would think of that stubborn and determined girl.
But now... that girl has become an empress!
Shen Yunshan spoke softly to Ye Yunshu about the customs and scenery of the North, and Ye Yunshu would occasionally ask a question. The atmosphere between the two was peaceful and harmonious, with no one else able to break in.
...
Song Zhimian returned just as Shen Yunshan came out.
Looking at Shen Yunshan, Song Zhimian quickly gave a slight curtsy...
With his slender waist, long legs, and broad shoulders, and his handsome and dashing appearance, just from his face, which bears a five-point resemblance to Shen Yunchuan, one can tell that he must have been a charming young man in the eyes of others when he was young. No wonder His Majesty likes him...
"Shanggong, His Majesty seems to still be able to eat the side dishes I brought. If he finishes them, you can send someone to the Duke of Dingguo's residence to fetch them every day." Shen Yunshan bowed to Song Zhimin and gave a fist and palm salute.
Song Zhimian quickly agreed.
From that day on, someone from the palace would specifically bring back food boxes from the Shen residence.
Ye Yunshu's appetite improved day by day.
...
By the time summer arrived again, Song Zhimian had become the Empress's most favored person in everyone's eyes.
She no longer only focused on palace affairs; she could also offer advice on many matters in the court, and Ye Yunshu trusted her very much.
Song Zhimian didn't want to worry about so many things, but there was nothing she could do, Ye Yunshu's belly was already showing.
Her previously unnoticeable belly is now visible, and she has changed into looser clothing, including a dragon robe.
"This weather is really hot. Luckily, I gave birth in the summer, or I would have gone crazy from the heat!"
"Song Zhimian, have someone bring in some more ice." Ye Yunshu carefully sat down in the chair.
Ye Yunshu breathed a sigh of relief as the palace servants filed in carrying ice basins.
Seeing that Ye Yunshu had rested, Song Zhimian went to the side hall outside and began to organize the memorials for the day.
"Lady Song, Princess Shou Kang and Princess Yongxin are here! They're looking for you!" the eunuch whispered.
Song Zhimian was taken aback. These two must have come for something!
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