Chapter 1096: Grand Finale: Return of an Old Friend (4)
Anyone with a discerning eye could see the envy in Empress Xian De's words. Shen Miao paused, and a trace of sadness flashed across Emperor Yong Le's eyes. After a moment, he spoke, "Pack your things tonight and move to the palace. Don't spread the news at this time. The palace can protect you."
Shen Miao was slightly startled.
Empress Xian De also said quickly: "That's right. Although Longye City seems peaceful, at this critical moment, no mistakes can be made. Also, this matter must be kept secret and not be known to outsiders. As for Jingxing, send a message to him privately..."
“Your Majesty,” Shen Miao suddenly spoke, “Your Majesty, I have a favor to ask.”
Empress Xian De said, "You speak."
"Please keep this a secret from His Highness for now," she said. "Your Highness is currently on a campaign. If he learns of this, he will inevitably be concerned. It could even be exploited by someone with ulterior motives. It's better to keep it a secret."
Empress Xian De and Emperor Yong Le exchanged a glance. Empress Xian De said, "You are right. But Princess, if you refuse to tell Jing Xing, you will have to bear the joys and sorrows of this child alone. I don't know when Jing Xing will return, and you will have to endure loneliness for a long time. I have met many women, and for various reasons, I have concealed my pregnancy, and that process was extremely humiliating. Can you bear this humiliation?"
"I, your wife, do not feel wronged." Shen Miao smiled faintly, her hands unconsciously caressing her belly. When she found out she was pregnant, she felt like there was a little life inside her, breathing the same air as her. It was truly a wonderful thing. She said, "If the result is good, even if the process is a little difficult, it will all be worth it."
“Okay.” It was Emperor Yongle who spoke. He looked at Shen Miao and said, “If that’s the case, then don’t tell him.”
Empress Xian De was about to say something, but Shen Miao had already nodded slightly to Emperor Yong Le and said, “Thank you, Your Majesty.”
"If that's the case, then so be it." Empress Xian De sighed, "However, starting tomorrow, you will move into the palace. I've asked you to come in and keep me company, so that those ladies won't come to talk to you every now and then, which would interfere with your recovery."
This time, Shen Miao did not refuse. Indeed, she was the only woman in Prince Rui's mansion now. Even with some guards from the Mo Yu Army, there would inevitably be some people eyeing her covetously. On the contrary, because of the Lu and Ye families' affairs, the royal family's prestige was now unprecedentedly great. Living in the palace was indeed safer.
For the sake of the flesh and blood in her belly, Shen Miao didn't mind what happened to herself.
When Empress Xian De saw that she had agreed, she immediately ordered Aunt Tao to find the side hall closest to Weiyang Palace and vacate it for Shen Miao to live in.
Because of this interruption, it was already evening when we returned.
Uncle Tang finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw her finally back. Luo Tan also came back from outside and was surprised and delighted to learn from Jingzhe Guyu that Shen Miao was pregnant.
Uncle Tang was so happy that he didn't know what to say. Shen Miao told them not to tell Xie Jingxing, as it was a critical moment for the war and it would be bad for Xie Jingxing to be distracted. Uncle Tang nodded, but he still felt sad in his heart. He said he would go burn incense for Empress Xiao to let her know the good news.
Luo Tan was surprised. He wanted to touch Shen Miao's belly, but he didn't dare. Finally, he carefully placed his hand on it and felt it for a long time before he said in disappointment, "Why didn't I feel any movement?"
“It’s only been over a month, how could there be any movement?” Shen Miao laughed.
"But," Luo Tan looked at her, "little cousin, why don't you tell your aunt and uncle? If they knew, they would definitely be very happy."
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