Hua Xia knew how much she cared for Jiang Jiang, so she tried to persuade him carefully.
"Your Majesty, I understand you, but a family formed by a second marriage, let alone a royal family, even among the common people, needs to have a child together, so that the relationship between the husband and wife can be stable, right?
Besides, the number of children the emperor said was just a casual remark. He doesn't necessarily require you to have that many, so don't overthink it."
Sheng Xiyan thought of that day in the cemetery when Xuan Ling said to Qi Yan's grave: I will give the mother and son a stable life and will not touch her.
If I had known this earlier, I would have agreed to it. Why would this happen now?
But Emperor Xuanwu was an unpredictable person, and who knew if he was testing her.
The next day, Empress Duan scheduled the reception for all the palace residents to be held in the afternoon.
Apart from Concubine Liang who was in solitary confinement, only Concubine Shu and Concubine De did not come.
Concubine Jia said sarcastically, "Concubine Shu is busy with the prince now and has no time to come and pay her respects to the Empress."
Dun Guiyuan looked at Sheng Xiyan and said, "Sister Shufei, your highness is very busy. How can you be as idle as us? But we have people. Even if we are busy, we can't have a child."
Xue Wanyi echoed, "That's right, Sister Chen Zhaoyi, you're the one who enjoys the most love here, so why hasn't your stomach reacted yet?"
Because Queen Duan was there, Sheng Xiyan pretended not to hear and gently waved her round fan.
Now she is sitting behind the concubine's throne, next to Concubine Jia today.
When Concubine Jia saw the imperial green ring on her hand, she pulled her hand over roughly.
"Wow, this is the first time I've seen such a emerald green ring. Where did you get it? Yesterday, I was discussing designs with the Jewelry Bureau, and the gems they presented were all incredibly emerald green."
Queen Duan took a quick look and found the style familiar.
Sheng Xiyan withdrew her hand and did not answer Concubine Jia.
"Chen Zhaoyi, you're so arrogant! I'm talking to you, and you don't even say a word in reply?"
Empress Duan came to the rescue and said, "Shufei has worked hard to take care of the Second Prince. You should all go with me to visit him."
"Yes, Queen."
The phoenix chariot was in front, followed by Concubine Jia's bridal sedan chair, and the third one was the bridal sedan chair carried by Sheng Xiyan.
The concubines followed behind, walking and chatting.
"Sister Lian, we're both Zhaoyi, and you're pregnant. Why is it that Zhaoyi Chen sits on a wedding chariot, but you don't? You must be very tired, right?"
Lian Guiyi stroked her bulging belly and sneered, "Sister Xue, have you forgotten that I was demoted to Guiyi?"
"Oh, I forgot. Even so, you are pregnant with the royal heir. You should sit in the honor guard, right?"
Lian Guiyi snorted, "You can't compare yourself to others. It's our fault that our methods are inferior to theirs!"
In Zhongcui Palace, Empress Duan walked in first, holding Qingdai's hand, followed by Concubine Jia and several others.
Sheng Xiyan walked in a little slower, waiting for Gao Shurong, Lin Xiuyi, and Concubine Min to go in together.
"Sister Sheng, don't listen to their sarcasm. You will definitely get pregnant soon." Concubine Min took her hand and comforted her.
Gao Shurong joked, "Yes, Sister Sheng, judging from your face, if you're not pregnant, then you're pregnant with two."
"Maybe there are three!"
Sheng Xiyan agreed with a smile. Once she didn't want to have children, everyone started talking about children.
Since the Queen was present, even if Concubine Shu was arrogant, she had no choice but to hold the Second Prince in her arms.
Empress Duan took the seat, holding Yu Qing in her arms, and several concubines came forward to look.
Sheng Xiyan usually shrinks back, but now she really wants to hug Yu Qing, so she moves forward.
Qing Dai said something else, "Your Majesty, you are the master of the harem and the mother of all the princes and princesses. Look how well behaved the Second Prince is in your arms."
The other concubines echoed, "Yes, yes, the Second Prince even laughed!"
Empress Duan looked kind, while Concubine Shu looked speechless.
Sheng Xiyan boldly asked, "Empress, can I hold the Second Prince?"
Empress Duan handed it to her with a smile. Sheng Xiyan held Yu Qing in her arms. Thinking of the important trust placed in her by Concubine Shen, she felt extremely uncomfortable. She gently rocked the little baby and couldn't help singing a lullaby.
Gentle, soothing, warm and peaceful.
The emperor, who had just walked outside the palace gate, heard the sound and signaled not to announce it, fearing that it would disturb such a poetic melody.
Xuan Ling came in and saw Sheng Xiyan holding a brocade quilt and swaddling clothes, with a tender and warm face.
She likes children, but is afraid of having them.
"The Emperor is here!"
Dun Guiyuan screamed, and Empress Duan and all the concubines turned around to greet her.
Xuan Ling, wearing a dragon robe, walked over calmly to Sheng Xiyan.
Sheng Xiyan carefully placed Yu Qing in his arms, and the two moved in perfect harmony.
He looked down and saw that Yu Qing had been coaxed to sleep. He looked up again and saw a bunch of bright heads in front of him, but Sheng Xiyan's was the only one missing.
"The child is asleep, take him away."
Concubine Shu arranged for a wet nurse to take Yu Qing away.
Xuan Ling and Empress Duan took their seats, and even Concubine Shu, the owner of Zhongcui Palace, could only stand like the other concubines.
The emperor looked around and saw Sheng Xiyan behind several concubines, with her little head sticking out from behind a round fan.
Unexpectedly, he said sternly, "Lian Guiyi is seven months pregnant, right?"
Lian Guiyi was a little panicked and said in a trembling voice, "Yes, Your Majesty."
"You are heavy, how can you stand? Someone, please sit down."
Lian Guiyi was flattered and sat down slowly, her eyes red.
Xuan Ling asked, "What happened to my beloved concubine?"
Lian Guiyi's eyes were filled with tears. "Your Majesty, this is the first time you have cared for me. I am deeply moved."
Concubine Jia and Dun Guiyuan rolled their eyes at her, and the little bitch finally got the chance to show off.
Xuan Ling was very satisfied with Lian Guiyi's expression and nodded.
"As a concubine, you must always be grateful and self-reflective.
Lian Guiyi is a role model.
I will promote you from Guiyi back to Zhaoyi, and also upgrade your pregnancy benefits to a higher level as a token of encouragement."
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