Yun Ji said this, then clicked his tongue and added, "Alright, that's a pointless statement. You'd better not say it. I'm afraid your empress isn't even prepared..."
Shuanzi chuckled again.
Thinking to himself, back when they were still in the manor, their mistress had mentioned it one year.
That was when someone from the front courtyard came to tell the Crown Prince that evening and asked the Empress to prepare.
I got a reply from the Empress: "It's just serving the Emperor in bed, what do you need to prepare? Should I pave the road with yellow earth and sprinkle the streets with water?"
When His Majesty came over that evening, Yan Nangui laughed and said, "I just wanted to give you something on a whim, not to curry favor. I heard from Shuanzi that when I gave it to you, I only thought about planting the chrysanthemums in a pot so they could last a long time. I didn't think of any other meaning behind it."
Shu Chengfeng came in and before he could even say a word, he was met with these few words, leaving him speechless.
"I thought you had something to say," Shu Chengfeng shook his head.
“If there is any, it’s because I miss you.” Yan Nangui came over and took his hand: “Your Majesty. They went to pick lotus flowers today, and I arranged them in a vase. Come and see.”
Upon entering, I saw a large pot of lotus flowers on a small table. They were pink and white, half-open and half-revealed. They were very beautiful.
"Why don't you send this to me?" Shu Chengfeng said.
"This thing dies once it leaves the water. It'll be dead after a couple of days, even if it's not considered a dead thing. Why send it to His Majesty? Chrysanthemums symbolize longevity, wouldn't that be better? Even if they all wither this year, there's always next year."
Shu Chengfeng smiled, clearly satisfied.
"Have you had enough of these good days?"
"Does Your Majesty mean that we will soon have to pay our respects to Your Majesty every morning?" Yan Nangui asked.
It's been less than a month, probably just a few days, and His Majesty will be sending it to the Empress sooner, which is also a way of forgiving her in advance.
When it comes to daily life, we should always be somewhat tolerant.
"Go then. Although I love to sleep in, can I disregard the rules?"
"Yes, Tang'er is the most well-behaved person." That's what Shu Chengfeng said. But it felt more like a sarcastic remark.
Yan Nangui snorted and pinched his fingers.
Shu Chengfeng reached out and pinched her nose.
It was dodged.
The two were chatting idly, clearly in good spirits.
However, people from Consort Xiangxian's side arrived.
It is said that Consort Xiangxian is suffering from severe abdominal pain, and the imperial physician has been summoned. Fearing for the safety of the imperial heir, this is why I have come to inform you.
Now that things have come to this point, it would be unreasonable for Your Majesty not to go.
Yan Nangui went along with them.
To say that Consort Xiang's pregnancy was unstable is no exaggeration. She really did look unwell.
The Empress also went.
Two imperial physicians arrived and took her pulse. Consort Xiangxian felt only abdominal pain and was extremely frightened.
She's only two months along and she's already so uncomfortable. Will she be able to hold onto this baby?
Inside the room, Consort Xiang's face was grim: "Imperial Physician Huang, you must do your best."
"Your Highness, please rest assured, I will do my utmost."
After they came out, Physician Huang said, "Consort Xiangxian's pregnancy is unstable, and the mother and fetus are naturally not connected. She needs to rest."
"What does it mean when the mother and fetus are not in communication?" Yan Nangui asked.
"This... Your Highness Consort Chen must understand that when a woman is pregnant and carries a child, the fetus absorbs nutrients from the mother and gradually takes shape until it is ready to be born after ten months. Therefore, pregnant women need to eat well and take appropriate supplements. Otherwise, they will not be able to withstand the absorption of nutrients by the fetus."
"The Consort Xiangxian was originally a healthy person, but the fetus could not absorb the mother's nutrition very well. Over time, it will not be healthy."
Yan Nangui nodded, meaning that Consort Xiangxian's pregnancy was not stable.
Is it true that a poor pregnancy condition means the baby isn't absorbing enough nutrients?
The Empress sighed, "What should we do?"
"Your Majesty need not worry. I will prescribe a formula for Consort Xiangxian to drink for half a month. However, she should avoid going out in the fields for the next five months," said Imperial Physician Huang.
This means forcibly trying to preserve the pregnancy.
In fact, according to the imperial physician's opinion, this pregnancy should not be continued.
Consort Xiangxian is still young, and she will naturally have more children in the future.
But he didn't say anything about it. The women in the harem were incredibly persistent in their desire to get pregnant.
It's probably pointless to talk about it.
Shu Chengfeng immediately issued an imperial edict, ordering Consort Xiangxian to rest quietly and forbidding anyone in the harem from disturbing her.
"Tong'er, take good care of yourself. We'll go out again in the fall. I'll come to see you often."
Consort Xiangxian responded from inside: "Yes, it's all my fault. I will take good care of myself."
"Sister, just take good care of yourself. If anything happens, just send someone to let me know," the Empress said hurriedly.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I thank you."
Given the current situation, it's not advisable for Shu Chengfeng to stay any longer.
Consort Xiangxian simply said that His Majesty should rest elsewhere, so she did not ask anyone to stay.
So, after leaving Wanchun Palace, Shu Chengfeng went to Zhaochun Palace.
"Sister Xiang will be fine after resting, Your Majesty need not worry too much," Yan Nangui offered a half-hearted piece of advice.
Shu Chengfeng took her hand and hugged her: "When will Tang'er have a baby?"
"If I give birth to a prince, wouldn't that be nurturing the ambitions of the Yan family? What if they try to seize the position of crown prince? His Majesty is so powerful; he could take my life with a flick of his wrist. The Yan family has also been dealt with by His Majesty, leaving only an unfavored prince. Life in the deep palace is unbearable. Without a mother's protection, how can I survive?"
"Oh dear, I can already imagine that if he were born, he would have amber-gold eyes and golden hair. As a child, he would have a round face with a cute double chin. But he would be bullied and have tears in his eyes. He would want to eat meat but couldn't. And I would dare to bully him."
"Tsk, shut up." Shu Chengfeng really just followed her description and came up with such a pitiful child...
"Look, I'm so presumptuous now, and you don't say anything to me. Isn't it all because I don't have a child? If I had a prince, and I were still so arrogant, do you dare say you wouldn't be afraid?" Yan Nangui pinched his earlobe.
Shu Chengfeng grabbed her mischievous hand and stared into her eyes for a while.
Will they be wary?
Probably.
but……
He had to admit that he was somewhat looking forward to the child she would give birth to.
"The Yan family is loyal and unwavering. I am not a tyrant and will not harm loyal ministers. As for you, arrogance and duty are not mutually exclusive. I have many princes, but there can only be one crown prince. Does that mean all the other princes who do not obtain the crown prince position must die?" Shu Chengfeng squeezed her hand.
"But if I give birth, I want to support him. Otherwise, he will still suffer after I die. I've offended so many people, are they all bodhisattvas? Won't they take revenge?"
Imagine if she had a son, but couldn't support him.
Will any woman in the harem spare a son who rises to the throne?
There's such a powerful maternal clan.
"Enough, you're overthinking it. When you give birth, I'll naturally protect you. Don't worry, I'm looking forward to your birth," Shu Chengfeng said.
Yan Nangui patted his belly and smiled.
To be born? That's not up to us.
Maybe, she'll give birth someday. But she still doesn't look forward to it.
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