The emperor listened to Gu Jiangli's words along with Chen'er.
An expression of appreciation emerged from his eyes.
He held Chen'er in his arms and continued, echoing Gu Jiangli's words:
"Chen'er, it's because your father didn't praise you enough before, which made you feel like you weren't good enough."
"Actually, in Father's heart, Chen'er has always been the most capable child."
"Furthermore, a real man should not be swayed by the words of petty people; he should believe in himself."
Chen'er seemed especially happy after the two of them gave him a lecture.
"Yes! Your subject understands!"
Looking at the confident expression on Chen'er's face, Gu Jiangli finally felt relieved.
Chen'er then said:
"Father, may I ask you for a few things?"
The emperor was extremely generous: "As long as Chen'er speaks, whatever he wants, Father will grant it."
Chen'er: "Father, I would like to see the military defense deployment map in your study. I like it very much."
Without the slightest hesitation, the emperor said, "Alright, if Chen'er wants to see it, then Father will let Chen'er see it."
Even if it were a completely confidential military defense deployment map, the emperor would not hesitate to choose Chen'er.
Chen'er has this talent and loves looking at these blueprints, so he has no reason to refuse.
The emperor took out a lot of blueprints, including maps of military defenses and various cities, and gave them all to Chen'er.
Let him see it all at once.
Chen'er's eyes shone like stars, as if she had been looking forward to it for a long time, and she began to study the drawings carefully.
Gu Jiangli and the emperor stood outside the door, watching quietly.
Chen'er has always been quieter and more composed than other children, especially when she first got involved in something she liked.
He was so engrossed in all sorts of drawings that it was difficult for anyone to disturb him.
The emperor gently parted the door and led Gu Jiangli toward the bedchamber.
Watching the sun gradually set in the west, with a gentle breeze blowing, Gu Jiangli did not feel cold, because the emperor was beside her.
"Your Majesty, I feel you've fully adapted to the role of father. How about... taking care of a child all over again?"
The emperor stopped abruptly.
He turned his head in surprise and asked, "Li'er, is this... what I meant?"
Gu Jiangli chuckled softly, then tiptoed and whispered in the emperor's ear:
"I am pregnant."
The emperor's eyes suddenly lit up. "Really!?"
"Of course, would I joke like that with His Majesty? I wonder if it's a younger brother or sister this time?"
The emperor was so happy he could hardly contain his expression. "Everything is good...everything is good, my sister is good, my brother is good, everything is good."
But then, a look of worry crossed his face. "But Li'er, your health..."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I'm in good health. The imperial physician said that the damage I suffered before has now been fully recovered, and I'm no different from a normal woman getting pregnant."
The emperor was relieved. "That's good, that's good."
He thought and thought, but couldn't find a way to express the joy in his heart.
He could only hug Gu Jiangli tightly, gently stroking her hair and lightly kissing her temples.
"Thank you, Li'er. You have brought me another child. I never thought I could have another child."
"His Majesty made a harsh statement early on, saying that you would only have one child in this life. Now look what's happened, how are you going to explain this to the other ministers?" Gu Jiangli teased deliberately.
But the emperor hesitated for only a moment before becoming exceptionally resolute.
"Ignore them, let them say what they want. This is my child, do they think they can interfere?"
"When His Majesty is domineering, he really is domineering," Gu Jiangli said with a hint of sarcasm.
The emperor didn't care about her teasing; he was so happy he was almost at a loss for words.
The next day, news of Gu Jiangli's pregnancy spread throughout the entire harem.
This time, she was not harmed by anyone, because she had no enemies.
The emperor lived and ate with her almost day and night.
Every time the Empress Dowager came to see her, she was overjoyed, for this was one of the few second children the Emperor had ever had.
She was pregnant under the protection of everyone.
The emperor made a small swing for her in the courtyard of Yunguang Palace. When she had nothing to do and didn't want to go out, she would sit on the swing and wait for the emperor to come.
As her belly grew larger, Chen'er became more cautious when he saw her.
She and Chen'er sat on the swing, and Chen'er would deliberately protect her with his hand.
Gu Jiangli was deeply moved when he saw the small hand protecting her.
"When Chen'er grows up, he will surely be a handsome young man who will attract the hearts of countless young girls."
Chen'er's eyes darted around, and he said innocently, "I don't need to grow up, I'm already very popular with the palace maids."
"Oh? Is that so?" Gu Jiangli said with a smile.
Chen'er is indeed beautiful, with a fair complexion like jade, like a porcelain doll.
Compared to the emperor's strong and domineering features and facial lines, Chen'er, with her baby face, has many softer characteristics.
He will surely be a well-mannered young nobleman.
With Chen'er's personality, he really does attract girls.
“Yes.” Chen’er nodded earnestly. “Besides, little sister will definitely like her brother Chen very much in the future.”
"A little sister? How does Chen'er know that Mother is carrying a little sister?"
Gu Jiangli asked with a hint of surprise.
After pondering for a while, Chen'er placed a small hand on Gu Jiangli's protruding belly and said, "I don't know either, but I just feel that she is a younger sister."
"Wow, it seems that Chen'er's eyes can not only see through people's hearts, but also see the gender of the baby in Mother's belly. That's amazing. Chen'er, as the eldest brother, must take good care of his little sister in the future."
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