The Queen Mother was about to speak when she was struck by these words.
Even though the Queen Mother was calm and composed, and even though she had experienced many ups and downs, at this moment she was just like an ordinary old lady, looking forward to having a grandson.
The Queen Mother was stunned: "What did you say?"
The emperor wanted to share this matter with the empress dowager as soon as possible. He knew that the empress dowager was the only one in the world who understood his feelings best.
They both share the same desire for a child.
"Mother, Xu is pregnant. The imperial doctors have just found out." The emperor couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth. Ever since Xu Lingyi was found to be pregnant, the emperor has been in a very good mood.
The Queen Mother grabbed the Emperor's hand fiercely. "Is it absolutely true? Are you sure it's not that talented woman like Zhang... I'm old now and can't stand jokes anymore."
The emperor shook his head and said solemnly, "Mother, no, I would never joke with you about this matter. This is confirmed by several imperial physicians. Xu is truly pregnant."
When the Queen Mother heard this, her eyes turned red and she almost cried.
Her voice was choked with sobs as she spoke: "This is truly the blessing of our ancestors, the blessing of God and Buddha!!"
The Queen Mother was so excited that she knelt down and bowed in one direction.
The emperor hurried to help her, but the empress dowager shook her head and bowed devoutly.
Seeing this, the emperor did not stop it.
The empress dowager hurriedly asked: "Emperor, is Xu okay now? She fainted today. What did the imperial physician say?" The empress dowager looked anxious when she thought of this, and her face was full of guilt.
"I actually made Xu kneel down today."
The Empress Dowager was filled with remorse, and the Emperor quickly held her hand, "Mother, Xu is fine. Mother, you didn't know that Xu was pregnant before, so it's not your fault."
The Queen Mother shook her head, her eyes red. "Take me to see Xu quickly, quickly. I need to see for myself that she's alright. I also need to apologize to her. I can't hurt her feelings. Xu has been a great contributor to you and me. The thought of making her kneel outside the palace today and me saying bad things about her makes me feel so bad."
At this time, the Queen Mother felt that there was no better concubine than Xu Lingyi in the entire harem.
"By the way, Suxin, go pick out the best and most valuable things from Ai's storehouse and send them to Concubine De. The more the better."
"You don't have to do this, mother. All the rewards for Consort De will come from my treasury."
The Queen Mother rarely gave His Majesty a cold face: "This is my heart's gift, the Emperor must give it to me. Xu is pregnant with your child, how can we mix it up with yours?"
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Xu Lingyi knew that the Queen Mother would come. Even if the Queen Mother disliked her very much, she would definitely like the baby in her belly.
The Queen Mother's regard for Princess Minghua is enough to show her love for her offspring.
"Defei!" The Queen Mother's face was full of kindness.
Xu Lingyi was about to salute when the empress dowager reached out to support her.
"Hurry up and sit down. No need to bow." The Queen Mother looked at Xu Lingyi and said, "From now on, there's no need to be polite. Just sit still."
Although Xu Lingyi knew that the Queen Mother might be very excited, she probably wouldn't treat her the same way as before.
But at this time she still found it difficult to adapt.
Because the way the Queen Mother looked at her was more kind and loving than the way she looked at Princess Minghua.
If it weren't for the Queen Mother's previous attitude towards her, she would even feel that the Queen Mother treated her like her own daughter.
"Defei, how is your health? Are you feeling any discomfort? If so, please tell me. One imperial physician is certainly not enough. I will ask the emperor to transfer a few more." The empress dowager held Xu Lingyi's hand, her tone particularly gentle.
"Today I made you kneel as punishment. It was my fault. I apologize to you..."
As long as Xu Lingyi wasn't stupid, she wouldn't have asked the Queen Mother to apologize to her. She quickly shook her head: "Your Majesty, you are embarrassing me. You are the elder, and whatever you do is what I should do. I will never complain..."
The Queen Mother shook her head, her words filled with guilt: "You are a good child. You are not angry at me for treating you this way. It is because I was too prejudiced against you in the past."
The Queen Mother then took out something she had prepared long ago and put it on Xu Lingyi herself.
"This is the Buddhist rosary I've been worshipping for over ten years. I begged it from a master. The master once said that wearing it regularly can ward off disasters. I'm giving it to you. Today I just learned that you're pregnant. I didn't know before, and I caused you so much injustice. So you must accept it as my apology."
Xu Lingyi looked towards His Majesty, and the Queen Mother noticed. "Don't worry about the Emperor. This is what I want to give you, and the Emperor can't do anything about it. You are the lucky star of the royal family. I am blessed to have a daughter-in-law like you. You can tell me anything you want, and I will get it for you. Even if the Emperor bullies you, just tell me, and I will teach him a lesson for you and never let you suffer any grievances again in the future."
The Queen Mother's words were too exaggerated. Xu Lingyi could only shake her head. If she admitted it, it would seem too ostentatious.
The Queen Mother held Xu Lingyi's hand all the time and carefully asked about her symptoms during this period. Knowing that she sometimes couldn't eat, she took the initiative to speak.
"It was the same when I was pregnant with the emperor. My nanny made me a kind of snack at that time. It was very appetizing. I will make it for you myself tomorrow. Please try it."
The Empress Dowager is so old, Xu Lingyi doesn't dare to trouble her. If something happens to the Empress Dowager's health, she can't afford it.
"Your Highness, I appreciate your kindness, but I feel bad for asking you to cook for me. Why don't you give the recipe to my nanny?"
The emperor also nodded beside him and said, "Mother, please don't do anything now. The most important thing for you is to take good care of yourself and take your medicine on time. When the prince is born, you will be able to hold him."
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