As if all the unpleasantness just now had never happened, she clasped her hands together and said devoutly: "Amitabha, Amitabha, it is really God's blessing that I, Dayuan, finally have a successor!"
Nanny Sun, standing by, was also filled with excitement. "Congratulations, Grand Empress Dowager! You finally have the great-grandson you've been waiting for. This is truly a cause for celebration! All the prayers you've been praying for these past few years have finally paid off."
"Okay, okay, okay."
The Empress Dowager kept saying, "President Chen, please quickly prescribe the medicine and make sure Concubine Gu is healthy and has a smooth birth!"
"Yes, I obey your order."
Doctor Chen responded with a serious expression and retreated.
Emperor Mian even stepped forward and held one of Gu Xiaoqiao's hands, looking at her with burning eyes.
"Qiao Qiao, did you hear that? We have a child! I have a child!"
"Yeah, I heard it."
Gu Xiaoqiao nodded slightly, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of her lips.
Actually, this feeling is quite wonderful.
To be honest, she felt that she was quite child-averse, and that she fell into the river because of that naughty kid.
But now she suddenly heard that she was pregnant, and the father of the child was so looking forward to it, she couldn't help but feel a little dazed.
It seemed as if everything was just a dream.
Seeing this scene, the Empress Dowager couldn't help but sigh, "Your Majesty, Concubine Gu is now pregnant with the heir to the throne. You must not act recklessly in the future, understand? You can spend more time with her during this period, but if you want to sleep with her, please arrange for someone else to do it."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Mian quickly nodded and agreed: "Yes, Grandmother, don't worry, I will definitely spend more time with Concubine Gu."
As for sleeping with the emperor, is he the kind of person who is obsessed with beauty every day?
Now he just wanted to protect her and watch their child being born.
Seeing this, the Grand Empress Dowager nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Gu Xiaoqiao with a kind smile, "You are still young, and this is your first pregnancy, so there are many things you don't understand. How about this? I will send a few experienced maids to take care of your diet when the time comes."
Just let them cook whatever you want to eat. Don't force yourself. If you want to go out and have fun, take your maid and nanny with you. Be sure to be safe, okay?
"Thank you for your concern, Empress Dowager. I will definitely be careful." Gu Xiaoqiao said obediently.
The Empress Dowager nodded with satisfaction.
"Then you should have a good rest first. I will come to see you when you feel better."
Seeing this, Doctor Chen on the side couldn't help but think that Concubine Gu's personality was really likable, no wonder she could win the favor of the emperor.
"Alright, alright, everyone else please go away. There are so many people gathered in the room that it disturbs Concubine Gu's rest. It's enough to have the emperor here to accompany her."
The Empress Dowager waved her hand, signaling all the palace maids and guards to leave.
"Concubine Ning, why are you still standing here if you don't want to leave?"
The Empress Dowager looked at Concubine Ning who was still sitting there, frowned and scolded her.
Concubine Ning tightened her grip, "Grand Empress Dowager, what about me falling into the water?"
The Grand Empress Dowager glanced at her. "How dare you bring this up? You dared to provoke Consort Gu, who is pregnant with the Dragonborn? I've already shown you great mercy by not punishing you."
As the head of the four concubines, you don't set a good example for others every day, and you cause trouble everywhere. It hasn't been long since I came back, but you have already made the harem a mess. You are simply unworthy of your position!
Fortunately, Concubine Gu was not seriously injured this time. If anything had happened to her, not only would the Emperor not forgive you, I would not forgive you either!
I think you should change your temper and go back to the palace to reflect on your mistakes for a month."
After saying this, the Empress Dowager walked away without even a glance.
Looking at the receding figure, Concubine Ning's eyes gradually became sinister and resentful.
She turned around and saluted the emperor, "Then I will take my leave."
"Um."
Emperor Mian responded indifferently, not even bothering to look at Concubine Ning, as if she was a piece of air.
This made Concubine Ning feel filled with hatred.
However, she quickly regained her composure, forced a smile on her face, and then left the Zichen Palace.
......
After everyone left, Gu Xiaoqiao turned her gaze to the man beside her.
She looked at the emperor's crown, her eyes sparkling.
Seeing this, Di Mian's tenderness in his heart became even stronger. He couldn't help but reach out and ruffle Gu Xiaoqiao's soft black hair, smiling and saying, "How is it? Are you still feeling uncomfortable?"
Gu Xiaoqiao shook her head. "I'm not uncomfortable at all. It's just that I'm quite surprised to have a child all of a sudden."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Mian burst out laughing.
"What's so surprising? You've only been in the palace for two months, and you're already a month pregnant. It seems my hard work over the past two months has paid off."
He teased with a smile, a hint of pride in his tone.
Although he had wondered if she might be pregnant, he still felt the hope was slim.
After all, he had never been good at this before. Even after the poison in his body was inexplicably cured, he still didn't have much hope for this matter.
In fact, he had made plans. If he was unable to have children, he would just live happily with her for the rest of his life.
As for the matter of the royal heir, there is also Di Lan. With time, he will be able to give birth to one.
If Di Lan couldn't have a child, he would adopt a child from the clan as the heir.
But when he heard the news that Gu Xiaoqiao was pregnant today, all the thoughts in his heart were instantly activated.
It’s great that he can still have a child, a child of his own, and a child with the woman he loves.
When he thought that this was the child between him and Gu Xiaoqiao, a warm smile appeared on his face.
"Yes, yes, the emperor is really amazing!"
Gu Xiaoqiao laughed and joked, "Is the Emperor so sure it's a prince? What if it's a princess?"
Emperor Mian smiled and touched her flat belly. "Whether it's a son or a daughter, as long as it's your child and mine, I will love it!"
He looked serious, his eyes full of doting as he looked at Gu Xiaoqiao.
A daughter is better, she is well-behaved, cute and obedient. Besides, this is only the first child, and we can have more later.
Seeing him like this, Gu Xiaoqiao's smile became more obvious.
"Since the emperor has said so, then this concubine has no psychological burden."
He leaned over, his thin lips covering Gu Xiaoqiao's forehead, tenderly and lovingly, "Don't feel any pressure. I can handle any big problems that come my way. I just hope that you and the child are safe and happy."
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