Chapter 56: Beautiful Daughter vs. Heirless Emperor
The emperor's expression became even uglier. He held Ji Yunhuan's hand with such force that Ji Yunhuan frowned slightly.
The emperor glanced at Ji Yunhuan sideways, but in the end he couldn't bear it. He suppressed his anger, relaxed his strength, and rubbed with his fingers one by one.
Ji Yunhuan's scalp was numb from being pinched. It was over! It seemed that she was really angry this time. It would be impossible to appease her without spending a lot of money.
"Your Majesty, I did praise Concubine Zhao for her singing, but today was not arranged by me."
The emperor sneered and said nothing.
This woman had advised him to find Concubine Hui before, and now Concubine Zhao has appeared. She really didn't take his words to heart!
Huipin received a glare from the emperor for no reason, and was so frightened that she broke out in a cold sweat and almost fell down from her knees.
It is said that living with the emperor is like living with a tiger. In the past, she had the Queen to protect her, but now the only one she can rely on is Concubine Chun.
She moved back carefully, trying not to get in the emperor's way.
Concubine Zhao despised Concubine Hui's cautious appearance the most. She was born in a lowly family and could not show herself in public.
She raised her head, looked directly at the emperor, and said delicately, "I am not talented, but I am honored to be loved by the Imperial Concubine. I am now helping the Imperial Concubine with some chores. The Imperial Concubine likes to listen to my singing, so she kept me here until now."
This is not a lie. Concubine Zhao does have a beautiful singing voice. When you feel tired sometimes, it is really nice to listen to her singing as a pastime.
But when the emperor heard it, he thought that Ji Yunhuan deliberately kept Concubine Zhao and wanted to push him to Concubine Zhao!
Concubine Zhao has already started singing, her voice is gentle and affectionate, but it's a pity that the emperor doesn't understand romance. The more he listens, the angrier he gets. He wishes he could pin Ji Yunhuan to the bed and beat him up right now!
Ji Yunhuan's stomach moved, and she suddenly had an idea. She leaned close to the emperor's ear and whispered:
"Your Majesty, the child kicked me again. Would Your Majesty like to touch it?"
There was infinite charm in her voice, and the familiar fragrance lingered around the emperor. How could the emperor withstand such teasing? The anger in his heart had long been thrown away, but the fire in his body was ignited.
The emperor coughed dryly, hugged Ji Yunhuan and walked out.
"Farewell, Your Majesty!" everyone shouted in unison.
Concubine Zhao was unwilling to miss this opportunity, so she knelt on the spot and sang even harder. However, the emperor did not even look at her and walked straight out of Hualan Pavilion.
Only when the emperor's figure completely disappeared did Concubine Zhao stop unwillingly, wishing she could cut Ji Yunhuan into pieces!
Huipin passed by Zhaopin and kindly said, "You should thank Concubine Chun. If she hadn't tricked His Majesty away, His Majesty would never have let you off easily today!"
"This is Shuhua Palace, where Concubine Chun lives. You are competing for favor with Concubine Chun here. Who do you think His Majesty will side with? Don't be stupid again in the future."
Zhaopin acted aggrieved, "I didn't mean to argue with Concubine Chun, I just wanted to sing a song to relieve the fatigue of His Majesty and Concubine Gui. Sister Huipin, you really misunderstood me when you said that."
Huipin was too lazy to say anything more. Good words could not persuade a damned person. She and Zhaopin only had a superficial friendship. Talking too much would only annoy people.
"My sister made a mistake. Sister Zhao, don't take it to heart. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."
It was not until the palace maids came to clean Hualan Pavilion and respectfully asked Concubine Zhao to leave that she reluctantly left Shuhua Palace.
Although she knew that His Majesty was right before her, the Shuhua Palace was heavily guarded and she really couldn't find a chance to get close to His Majesty.
It’s all Ji Yunhuan’s fault, that bitch. She took advantage of the child in her belly to snatch away the favor that should have belonged to her!
Sooner or later, she will snatch His Majesty back!
On the way, a young eunuch suddenly bumped into her. Before she could get angry, the young eunuch ran away.
Now even a little eunuch dared to offend her. Concubine Zhao was so angry that she was shaking all over. Just as she was about to order people to chase him, she found a note stuffed in her body.
Concubine Zhao took a glance at it and was overjoyed. She swallowed the note and warned her personal maid not to tell anyone about it.
If Ji Yunhuan is really dead, then her chance will come!
This matter cannot be rushed, it must be done slowly and steadily.
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Ji Yunhuan was carried to the bed by the emperor. Her belly was now very big and she could not do difficult movements. The emperor did not dare to let her get tired.
Just by looking at Ji Yunhuan's face, watching her suppress her shyness and trying her best to serve him, the emperor would feel extremely satisfied.
The red mole on Ji Yunhuan's chest was rubbed even redder, as if it was about to bleed. His hands were so sore that he had lost all feeling. The emperor finally felt relieved.
The emperor leaned against Ji Yunhuan's belly, listening to the movement of the baby. Although he heard nothing, he couldn't stop getting excited when he thought that the baby inside was his child, his only child.
He kissed Huan'er's belly and sighed, "Sometimes I even suspect that I am dreaming. I am indeed the Son of Heaven. Even the heavens have been kind to me by sending you to me. You and the child are both my treasures."
"Huan'er, do you think it's a boy or a girl? If it's a boy, I will make him the crown prince and he will inherit my kingdom in the future. If it's a girl, she must be as smart and cute as Huan'er..."
Ji Yunhuan was a little sleepy, and responded vaguely, "Your Majesty, don't guess, it's a boy."
She leaned in the emperor's arms and soon fell asleep. Now, if there was no one around her, she would sleep uneasily.
The emperor frowned and thought for a while, then decided to talk to the empress dowager tomorrow and refrain from mentioning the child in front of Huan'er in the future.
Huan'er dreams of giving birth to a little prince for him. If it were a princess, Huan'er would definitely feel sorry for him.
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Ji Yunhuan was busy for many days and finally arranged the New Year's Eve banquet.
The New Year's Eve banquet in the palace was attended not only by royal family members, but also by high-ranking ministers, young and promising upstarts, and even commoners who were appreciated by the emperor.
This is a supreme honor. Many people try their best to enter the palace. Being able to attend the New Year's Eve banquet means that one has officially entered the core of power in the capital.
The eldest princess, who had been living in seclusion for a long time, finally showed up.
The eldest princess was dressed very simply and was inconspicuous at first glance, but her clothes were all of good quality. Coupled with her noble temperament and a face that seemed to have frozen in time, she attracted everyone's attention as soon as she appeared.
"Your Highness, the Princess is doing well. My mother is seriously ill. Thanks to the medicine given by the Princess, I have always wanted to thank her in person, but the Princess doesn't go out often. I am very grateful to see her today."
"It is said that she is kindhearted and beautiful. The eldest princess is generous and kind, and often helps the poor. As long as you come to the princess's mansion to ask for help, the eldest princess will definitely help."
"The eldest princess is a lucky star sent from heaven. She quelled the war when she was born and blessed our Great Zhao Kingdom with prosperity!"
"It's a pity that the prince consort had a bad fate. He passed away not long after the marriage. The princess has remained a widow until now. She is a role model for women."
"Your Highness, the Princess, may you live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years..."
A uniform shout rang out in the hall, coming all the way in from outside the door, which shows how powerful the eldest princess is.
The eldest princess smiled appropriately, her pair of charming phoenix eyes drooped, she walked slowly with her skirt tucked in, without any arrogance at all.
"Your son pays homage to the Queen Mother. May your mother enjoy great fortune and good health for many years to come."
The Queen Mother stepped forward and helped the eldest princess up. The eldest princess was not her biological daughter, and she did not have many feelings for her. In fact, the eldest princess's biological mother, Concubine Liu, even had a grudge against her, and the two had been fighting for many years.
Now the eldest princess calls her mother, but it is just superficial friendship and a show for the sake of the overall situation.
"Zhaoyang, there's no need to be so polite. I don't have a daughter, and I've always treated you like my own daughter. It's just that you rarely go out, and I feel bad for you. Come, sit next to me, and let me take a good look at you."
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