Chapter 76 The baby in your belly is mine, so what’s wrong with holding it?
Although the Queen Mother was initially unhappy about the marriage exchange, today, seeing that Chu Ruohan took care of Gu Junze meticulously and even uncovered the fact that Gu's mother had poisoned him.
This is enough to show his intelligence and courage.
The fact that she was willing to live with Jun Ze wholeheartedly gradually dispelled the empress dowager's prejudice against her, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of approval for him.
In comparison, the Queen's unreasonable behavior of making things difficult for the Queen was unbecoming of a queen mother and also disgusted the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother looked at the Queen with a dignified gaze and slowly said, "Queen, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, a day for family reunions. Why do you have to embarrass the younger generation like this?"
The Queen Mother had just returned from Wuyi Mountain and was unaware of what had happened in the capital.
How could she know that the Queen was venting her anger on behalf of her disappointing brother?
"As the master of the harem, you should be tolerant and not lose your status." The Queen Mother's voice was not loud, but it carried unquestionable majesty, and every word struck the Queen's heart.
This is a very serious statement.
The Queen was startled and quickly stood up, saying respectfully, "Your Majesty, I was just being disoriented. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."
Although he was smiling, a hint of resentment and unwillingness flashed in his eyes, but he didn't dare to say anything more.
The emperor saw the tense atmosphere and coughed lightly, trying to smooth things over: "Mother, please don't get upset over these trivial matters. Today is Mid-Autumn Festival, and peace is the most important thing.
"The Queen is also curious about the tribute cloth, so she wanted to ask Madam Gu. It's not intentional to make things difficult for her. I believe she will be more careful with her words and actions in the future."
After he finished speaking, the emperor looked at the queen meaningfully, his eyes full of warning, suggesting that she should not stir up trouble again.
The emperor knew Wei Qiming's behavior very well. This good-for-nothing bastard relied on the tremendous power of the empress and the Duke of Wei's mansion to act tyrannically and do evil in the capital, making the capital a chaotic place.
If it weren't for the fact that Duke Wei was old, had devoted his entire life to the country, and had only this one son, Wei Qiming would not have been severely punished.
But he also privately warned the queen many times to restrain her family.
But now the Queen not only did not discipline him, but she also took advantage of the situation at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. This is really stupid.
The emperor was furious. If she didn't restrain herself, he would probably no longer care about their old relationship and settle all the old and new scores together.
The Queen lowered her head slightly, hiding the resentment in her eyes, and replied softly, "Your Majesty, I will follow your instructions."
The Queen Mother, upon hearing the Emperor's words, did not want to delve into the matter further. She simply said calmly, "I hope so. The safety of the harem depends on the Queen."
The queen bowed in response and slowly sat back in her original position, but her hands unconsciously clenched the corners of her clothes.
Being scolded by the Queen Mother in front of everyone was a complete loss of face.
The resentment in the Queen's eyes grew stronger, but she suppressed her thoughts for the time being because of the Queen Mother and the Emperor.
Then, the emperor smiled and said to everyone, "Come, come, today is a reunion day. My dear ministers and your families, please enjoy this feast to your heart's content. Don't waste this beautiful moment."
Everyone expressed their gratitude, and the atmosphere at the banquet gradually became lively again.
Chu Ruohan bowed and stepped back, but her thoughts were still lingering in her mind.
Isn’t Princess Anyang the emperor’s biological sister?
Everyone knows that since the eldest princess passed away, the emperor, out of consideration for the brotherly love, has taken good care of Gu Junze. Not only did he allow him to enter the palace at any time, but he also sympathized with his physical condition and exempted him from the kneeling ceremony.
She had just seen clearly that the emperor didn't want to intervene at first.
If the Empress Dowager had not spoken and embarrassed the Queen, the Emperor would not have said a few words in a nonsensical way, which also gave the Queen a way out.
Chu Ruohan suddenly felt that the emperor didn't really care about Gu Junze...
It is true that the emperor's heart is as unfathomable as the sea.
Under the table, Gu Junze's broad palm gently covered the back of her hand and squeezed it a little harder, as if to silently comfort her.
The familiar warmth and strength instantly pulled Chu Ruohan back from her chaotic thoughts.
She turned to look at Gu Junze and met his deep and determined eyes.
In those eyes, she saw concern, worry, and a hint of subtle affection...
The sounds of string instruments and orchestras interweave together like a magnificent piece of music.
Everyone toasted each other, as if the turmoil just now was just a trivial episode, and no one thought about it too much.
While no one was paying attention, Lin Xingyao quietly left the banquet, not even letting the palace maid serving by her side follow her.
Passing through the winding corridors, deep in the palace garden, there is a hidden house that is rarely visited on weekdays.
As soon as she stepped into the house, before she could react, she was hugged by a dark shadow.
The embrace carried a familiar yet disgusting aura that made Lin Xingyao panic instantly.
"You, what are you doing? Let me go!" Lin Xingyao struggled angrily, her eyes full of fear and shame.
She twisted her body hard, trying to break free from the disgusting embrace, but found that the other party was surprisingly strong.
"What? You're carrying my child in your belly, can't you even hold him?" A deep and somewhat teasing voice sounded in her ears.
At the same time, delicate kisses fell on her neck like snakes.
Lin Xingyao felt a wave of nausea rising in her heart, her stomach churning. Her body instinctively resisted, her heart filled with hatred for this man.
"Then I'll call for help!"
Lin Xingyao widened her eyes, her voice trembling but full of determination, trying to intimidate the scoundrel in front of her.
"If you're not afraid of others knowing about our affair, then go ahead and shout." There was a hint of sarcasm in the voice, which seemed to indicate that he was sure she wouldn't dare to speak out.
"What do you want?"
Lin Xingyao was filled with despair. She had married into the Anyang Marquis's Mansion, but she still couldn't get rid of his entanglement.
Wei Qiming slowly let her go, a smug sneer on his lips, but a hint of viciousness in his eyes: "Get Chu Ruohan for me."
When Lin Xingyao heard this, she was shocked. She never thought that Wei Qiming had such an idea.
Lin Xingyao knew that he had fallen in love with the second daughter of the Chu family some time ago, so why did he become interested in Chu Ruohan again?
"Why should I help you? You are dreaming!" Lin Xingyao retorted angrily.
Wei Qiming, however, didn't take it seriously. He snorted coldly, took a step forward, and once again pressed her into his arms, his eyes revealing a sense of oppression: "If that matter gets out..."
Lin Xingyao's face turned pale in an instant, she shuddered subconsciously, her heart in a mess.
"I...I can't do this." Lin Xingyao's voice was filled with hesitation and struggle.
Seeing this, Wei Qiming raised a mocking smile at the corner of his mouth, but his tone became even colder: "Naive little princess, you have no choice but to do this..."
Outside the window, there was a figure staring coldly at the two of them...
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