Princess Shou was worried that her daughter-in-law would be too tired, and was also afraid that the Queen Mother would blame her. Later, Lou Wanyue actually looked at these treasures in her room, and moved out all the things that could be used. She didn't dare to take too many supplements, so she had to put them away for the time being. As for the small clothes and other things prepared for the children, she liked them very much, and didn't know when the Queen Mother prepared them, and she was grateful in her heart.
She feels most grateful for the baby in her belly. With him, Dongfang Run is completely different. Although she feels that she is relying on the child for her success, she knows how to be content.
No matter what, having him by my side and being able to see him is a kind of happiness.
An Qingran received the news and sent a gift, but she did not send any food. She also asked Rendong to personally tell Lou Wanyue that there was no need to take the tonic and it was better to eat a light diet now.
Although it was Rendong who delivered the gifts personally, An Qingran was still worried that someone would tamper with them, so she didn't send any food, but instead just some decorations. She believed that they would not display them and would just put them into storage. The thought was enough.
Unexpectedly, the Queen Mother was so happy about Lou Wanyue's pregnancy. This made An Qingran feel that her guess was correct. Otherwise, why didn't she look like this when An Yanran was pregnant?
It seems like there is no reward at all.
When Qin Xiangning was pregnant, the Queen Mother did not take any action.
However, Qin Xiangning lost her child, and she took the opportunity to attack herself hard.
She didn't discuss this topic with Dongfang Jin, but she knew that she felt a lump in her heart, as if a huge rock was pressing on her. If their guess was correct, it would mean that she would have a very difficult road ahead.
Concubine Shu came to Feng Palace.
The Queen Mother was in the house, trimming flowers and plants, with a smile on her face. When she saw her coming, she just waved and said, "Look at how my stone orchid is growing? I'm afraid it will bloom before the end of the year. I say that these flowers are the most spiritual and can sense people's intentions. Come to tell me the good news."
Concubine Shu came closer and said, "Yes, it is growing very well indeed. I haven't seen it growing this well in the past few days."
"Yes, it is a sign that I will see the next generation, and I will have a great-grandson..." The smile on the empress dowager's face hurt Concubine Shu's eyes for a while. She continued, "Run'er is a good child, and Wanyue is also a good child. No matter who this child looks like, he will be very good-looking..."
Concubine Shu's face darkened, she was very unhappy, but she didn't want to show it too obviously, so she said half in a scolding tone: "Empress Dowager, isn't Lin'er also your great-grandson? Moreover, he is the first child, and your great-grandson. How come the Empress Dowager doesn't show any love for him? If Lin'er could speak, he would definitely ask me if I did something wrong and was not liked by others."
The Queen Mother stopped her hand upon hearing this and sighed, "Look at you, you are jealous of everything, including this. I know that Lin'er is your grandson and the great-great-grandson of my family, but his mother is An Yanran, a concubine's daughter. Besides, you know that I don't like An Qingran because she killed Princess Lan Xin. To be honest, I watched Lan Xin grow up since she was a child. Sometimes I think she is more caring than my two sons. She wanted to marry the prince as a concubine, but An Qingran framed her in various ways. In the end... So, how can I like An Yanran's child?"
Concubine Shu felt uncomfortable when she heard this. She didn't like An Qingran either, but that didn't stop her from liking Dongfang Lin. These were clearly two different things!
But how could she argue since the Queen Mother said so?
Seeing Concubine Shu sitting there in depression, the Queen Mother couldn't help but say, "Look at you, you argue about everything. Now that Prince Ning is gone, don't you know what to do about your business? Seeing that the Emperor likes the Crown Prince more and more and relies on him, don't you have any solutions, Ye'er?"
When this was mentioned, Concubine Shu forgot about the previous topic and smiled bitterly: "Now the prince can take charge of the government and he is in good health. Ye'er originally helped him share the state affairs, so it's good that he doesn't have to worry about it now. So, he just takes care of Lin'er and has no other thoughts."
Her words made the empress dowager choke with anger, and her face looked a little unhappy. It was not known whether this Concubine Shu was treacherous or stupid. She always spoke in a rude and harsh tone. No wonder the emperor still didn't like her after all these years. Even after Empress Yun was gone, he still didn't like her. Even as her aunt, she found her words harsh.
Seeing this, Concubine Shu also restrained herself a little. She didn't know why her aunt, who always loved her very much, had changed recently. She used to make plans for her in everything, but now, she felt that her heart was with Prince Shou. So she said, "Queen Dowager, I also want to give some gifts to the Crown Prince's Concubine, but I don't know what to give."
When the Queen Mother heard this, she waved her hand and said, "You don't need to send any food. If you want to send something, send some calligraphy and paintings. Run'er likes them."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu nodded and said, "Okay, I just happen to have a famous painting of a hundred birds heralding spring. Although it doesn't fit the occasion, the meaning is good. I'll send it to them. I heard that the Crown Princess also sent a gift..."
"She and Lou Wanyue are good friends, but what did she send over? Have you heard about it?"
"I don't know what she sent, but it's true that she didn't send any supplements. It seems that everyone has the same idea and is afraid of getting into trouble."
The Queen Mother smiled. This Imperial Concubine Shu was not that stupid, but An Qingran was smarter.
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October 15th.
A light snow fell from the sky, curling lightly. The breath he exhaled turned into mist. An Qingran felt that this year was a little colder than previous years.
She hugged her sable cloak tightly, looked at the thin snow on the branches, and sighed: "Honeysuckle, the prince hasn't come back yet?"
"Crown Princess, the crown prince hasn't come back yet. You don't have to worry. He can handle anything." Rendong handed the hand warmer in her hand to An Qingran. An Qingran took it, held it in her arms, and looked towards the direction of the front hall. The worry in her eyes did not diminish at all, but became more and more intense. He was awakened by the palace people at the end of the morning and went to the front hall to discuss matters. This was unprecedented.
This wouldn't have happened if something big hadn't happened.
She just wanted to know what happened.
But she couldn't go to the front hall.
Seeing this, Honeysuckle smiled and said, "Crown Princess, the imperial kitchen sent over a menu. They have venison today. Do you want to try it?"
An Qingran nodded: "Okay, you arrange it."
"Then I will first prepare a glass of liquor to help you and the prince cool down, okay?"
"Okay."
Honeysuckle turned and left quickly. She smiled, but soon stopped: "Crown Princess, I heard you coughing last night. You'd better not stand here. The Crown Prince will come back naturally when he finishes his business."
An Qingran was about to say something when she saw Dongfang Jin. She hurried to greet him. Rendong looked at An Qingran's back and shook her head slightly. She felt that the young lady had changed. The independent young lady had become someone who depended on the prince. Fortunately, the prince was worthy of entrusting one's life to. She also hoped that nothing bad would happen to the young lady and the others. Her heart was scared by them.
Dongfang Jin looked unhappy, as if something big had happened.
"Let's talk inside." Dongfang Jin said without waiting for An Qingran to speak.
It really is a big deal.
After entering the house, An Qingran did not take off his cloak, but asked directly: "What happened?"
"Actually, it's not a big deal. It's just that Lei Taiguo started the war. The border town of Tai'an was breached and the defenders are resisting. We must send a large army there, otherwise there will be danger." Dongfang Jin seemed to be downplaying it, but his face was not relaxed.
"Leitai? It's just a small country, why would they fight without declaring war? Why do they think they can win?"
An Qingran's voice suddenly rose. This sudden war made her a little uncomfortable, because this was not what she had experienced in her previous life. She had a feeling of being out of control.
Dongfang Jin nodded: "Yes, where do they get the courage to cause chaos? Also, in the past few years, my father has been busy with government affairs, but forgot to strengthen the border and guard. It is also because of the excessive comfort in recent years."
An Qingran walked back and forth on the ground: "Who has the court arranged to fight?"
"Of course it's General An." Dongfang Jin said with an apologetic look on his face.
Indeed, An Zhongtao is a general who protects the country. If there is a war, he will naturally go to the battlefield.
An Qingran's worries are understandable: "Or someone else can be sent. It's just that we can't find a suitable candidate at the moment. We can't be careless in all four territories now, because once Lei Taiguo provokes a war, we are afraid that other countries will take the opportunity to cause trouble. The only military force that can be mobilized in the court now is General An's barracks." He explained.
"I understand. I have never thought of refusing on behalf of my father. My father is a general. The country has soldiers for a thousand days, so he must rush forward at the critical moment..." An Qingran smiled and looked at Dongfang Jin, "I don't know when he will go to the battle."
"Two days later."
An Qingran came to the general's mansion.
The mother was packing her father's luggage, with a look of hidden worry on her face. She was afraid of affecting her father's mood, so she didn't dare to show it. As soon as she saw An Qingran, tears suddenly fell.
An Qingran gently wiped the tears from her face and said with a smile: "When did mother become so weak and sentimental? Father is a general and has won every battle. It's just a short separation and he will be back soon."
"Hateful Lei Tai, we are living a good life, why are you so annoying, why are you provoking a war? Oh, right, Qingran, this war must have a reason, right? What do they want? Do they want to cede land? Or do they want gold, silver and treasures?"
"I want a woman." An Qingran smiled bitterly.
Lian Jinyu was stunned: "What woman?"
An Qingran helped her mother sit down, with a look of laughter on her face: "The concubine of a general in Lei Taiguo was taken over by a man in Tai'an City. They attacked the city to avenge their humiliation and take back the woman named Zhiqiu."
"Why not just return Zhiqiu to them?"
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