Chapter 659 The Emperor Admits Softness
Xie Shang stood obediently in front of Jiang Fenghua, looking like a child who had made a mistake, and told the children to be quiet, "Don't make a fuss, go to your mother and listen to her."
Xie Hongyou and Xie Ziyan had no idea what their mother was going to say. They even pushed Xie Hongyuan, who was sitting in the bamboo carriage, in front of Jiang Fenghua. The three pairs of eyes stared at Jiang Fenghua, and their faces lit up with smiles, as if they really wanted to hear what their mother had to say.
Jiang Fenghua had nothing to say. She looked at Xie Shang, her smile deepening. She didn't want to argue with him in front of the children.
As soon as Xie Hongyuan saw his mother, he opened his arms to hug her. At nine months old, Xie Hongyuan had already learned to call her "Mother".
Jiang Fenghua picked up Xie Hongyuan and then had the other two children come to the table to eat. They didn't usually eat here, but Granny Wang knew that the Empress hadn't eaten and was angry with the Emperor, so she sent them to the side hall.
Xie Shang was really clever; knowing that she was angry, he pushed the children in front of her so that she wouldn't lose her temper with them no matter what.
Xie Shang, having succeeded in his wicked scheme, touched his nose and said, "I'm hungry too."
The tableware on the table only belonged to Jiang Fenghua. The baby's complementary food was also prepared separately, so there were no bowls or chopsticks for him.
Granny Wang and the others were all acting according to the Empress's wishes. When the Emperor softened his stance, the Empress found a way to back down.
Jiang Fenghua said calmly, "Granny Wang, please add a set of chopsticks and a bowl for His Majesty."
Upon hearing this, Xie Shang sat down next to Jiang Fenghua, intending to take Xie Hongyuan from her arms. However, Xie Hongyuan refused to come into his arms. He pinched the child's cheek, but the child turned away.
He recalled Master Wu's words: no matter how you look at it, this son is nothing special. How could he be the reincarnation of an imperial star? The key point is that he is not close to him.
Jiang Fenghua found his clothes strange and deliberately said, "Even the children dislike you, sit further away."
Xie Shang, with his thick skin, moved closer to her. "As long as Ruan Ruan doesn't mind me, I'll sit next to her and serve you some food."
“Who said I don’t mind? Sit a little further away from me, I have my own hands,” she said.
The two women pushed and shoved each other, seemingly having a very good relationship. When the two children saw this, they ran to their sides and sat down next to them, saying, "We want to sit next to Mother too, and we want to help Mother pick up food."
In front of the children, none of them dared to show any displeasure. Jiang Fenghua pointed at Xie Shang's head and said, "Your father probably has a problem here; it's broken."
Xie Shang quickly grabbed her hand, "It can't be my head that's messed up, can it? Don't you all agree?"
Xie Hongyou and Xie Ziyan, unaware of their father's scheme, nodded in agreement, "Yes! Father is the smartest, and he is also very good at studying."
Both children helped him, and the atmosphere changed instantly.
Granny Wang dismissed everyone else, leaving only herself to serve. She took the Fourth Prince from the Empress's arms and said, "Your Majesty and the Emperor, please have your dinner. This servant will hold the Fourth Prince."
Jiang Fenghua was indeed hungry. Looking at the table full of delicious food, she put some tender and delicious-looking meat on her plate for the two children.
Seeing the tenderness on her face, the maternal love in her eyes, and the radiant smile directed at the children, Xie Shang smiled and placed a piece of her favorite fish on Jiang Fenghua's plate: "This is delicious."
Xie Ziyan and Xie Hongyou argued, "We want to eat fish too!"
Jiang Fenghua then picked out some tender white fish meat to feed the children, and they became restless while eating, talking a lot, which forced Jiang Fenghua to take the initiative to communicate with Xie Shang.
As this went on, Xie Shang became increasingly demanding.
When Xie Shang saw her feeding the child, he fed her too, bringing the spoon right to her lips. Jiang Fenghua didn't know how to refuse, so she ate earnestly.
Upon seeing this, the two children exclaimed, "Empress Dowager, please let Father Emperor feed us too!"
Jiang Fenghua was a little embarrassed. She was carefully picking out fish bones, but he insisted on feeding her. She then said to the two children, "Don't talk while eating or sleeping."
Xie Ziyan and Xie Hongyou said in unison, "We understand, we won't make fun of Mother anymore."
The more they talked, the redder her face became.
After the meal, Jiang Fenghua couldn't bear to look at the clothes he was wearing. She didn't think they looked bad when she wore them, but she thought they looked incredibly ugly on Xie Shang. She couldn't help but say, "Go and change your clothes. Don't set a bad example for the children."
Xie Shang immediately shouted outside, "Someone come here!"
The next moment, the palace servants were already waiting with his clothes. The palace servants almost couldn't help but laugh at the Emperor's attire today. Everyone lowered their heads and tried their best not to look at the Emperor and Empress.
Jiang Fenghua asked, "Where are you changing?"
Xie Shang glanced around and smiled. "I'll go change in our bedchamber and come right back."
Before Jiang Fenghua could say anything, he swaggered away with his men.
Jiang Fenghua was shocked. Had Xie Shang always been so shameless?
Xie Shang returned quickly, dressed in a luxurious azure casual clothes, looking refreshed. He sat down next to Jiang Fenghua as if nothing had happened. Jiang Fenghua couldn't do anything about it, so she simply ignored him. It was his business, and she didn't need to bother with it.
Jiang Fenghua was unsure what to do and was about to read a book when Xie Shang came over and took her hand. "You can't read after eating, or it will upset your stomach. Let's take the children to the corridor to digest!"
Jiang Fenghua didn't say a word, watching as Xie Shang pulled the two children away. Seeing the happy faces of the father and his two sons, she felt a warm glow in her heart. She then looked at Xie Hongyuan beside her and said, "Your father has forgotten about you. Your mother will take you out for a walk to digest your food."
Granny Wang and Hongxiu stood guard to one side. Hongxiu asked, "How does the Emperor manage to make the Empress laugh?"
Granny Wang said, "With children as a bridge, no argument can break out."
Hongxiu shook her head. "It's not just because of the child, but also because the Emperor has changed. He's not as aloof as before the Empress, and the Empress is no longer obedient or ingratiating."
She thought back to when she was in the Prince Heng's residence, how the Empress had to use some tricks to attract the Emperor. Her Highness had come a long way to get to where she was today and was truly loved by the Emperor. It hadn't been easy. She hoped that Her Highness would always be so happy and joyful.
Before long, Xie Hongyuan got tired of playing, and Jiang Fenghua asked the wet nurse to take him back to rest.
By the time they had settled the children, it was already late at night, and Xie Shang followed Jiang Fenghua back to the bedroom.
Jiang Fenghua knew from his behavior today that he already knew about Bai Yuhan's visit to her; Lin Feng was his eyes and ears.
Her hair wasn't styled in a neat bun; her long black hair was loosely tied up and draped over her shoulders, emitting a faint fragrance. Xie Shang was completely mesmerized by her.
Xie Shang smiled and said, "What fragrance did they put on you while you were bathing? I can smell Ruan Ruan's scent on me too."
He thought she wasn't angry anymore, so he dismissed the servants and prepared to get intimate with her. However, Jiang Fenghua turned around and avoided his pull.
She asked directly, "What are Your Majesty's plans for Bai Yuhan?"
Xie Shang said in a deep voice, "I don't plan to make any arrangements."
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