"What is it?"
Dun Shuyuan pretended to be mysterious and said, "I accidentally saw a portrait she drew at Sister Sheng's place."
Xuan Linglong frowned slightly, "What are you painting?"
"I dare not say."
Xuan Ling said ruthlessly: "Didn't you come here today just to inform on me? Don't play it with me."
"Your Majesty is wise. I have considered this for a long time before telling you. I saw Sister Sheng draw a portrait of General Qi."
Xuan Ling's eyes darkened, and his heart felt sour.
"Your Majesty, please don't blame Sister Sheng. In a few days it will be General Qi Yan's death anniversary. It is understandable that she is sad and upset. Painting a portrait reminds her of him..."
Xuan Ling coldly rebuked: "Back off!"
When Dun Shuyuan saw Emperor Xuanwu's gloomy face, she hurriedly bowed and took her leave. When she turned around, she couldn't help but reveal a look of secret joy.
Sheng Xiyan, I will kill you.
Xuan Ling stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the stars under the dark sky. Compared with the vast darkness of the night, the twinkling stars were dim and unclear, just like his thoughts.
I even regretted wanting a heart-to-heart love in the beginning.
After half a year, he failed to impress the hard-hearted woman and became depressed.
The reason he wanted this relationship in the first place was because of his self-confidence. He was the emperor and could have everything with just one word.
The only thing he couldn't conquer was Sheng Xiyan's heart.
The next day, Sheng Xiyan took Jiang Jiang to the Imperial Garden to play, and Rong Shuyi happened to be taking Yu Mo for a walk.
The two children played together, while Sheng Xiyan and Rong Shuyi sat on the stone bench and chatted.
"Sister Sheng, you've taken such good care of Jiang Jiang. No wonder even the Emperor praised me, saying I was too restrictive with Yu Mo and that you're the best at letting him go."
It was only this morning that Sheng Xiyan heard from Xiao Zhuozi that Xuan Ling had gone to Ningshuang Palace last night.
He laughed and said, "Yu Mo is also very good, very polite, and he can recite the Three Character Classic at such a young age. He is very smart."
Rong Shuyi asked in a low voice: "Sister Sheng, when will you give birth to a prince or princess for the emperor? You should give birth early while you are still young, so that it will help you recover your figure."
Sheng Xiyan thought of Xuan Ling's desires that always came to an abrupt end, and shook her head helplessly. She was probably the biggest weirdo in the entire palace.
She had been in the palace for half a year but had not slept with him yet. The two of them were just chatting under the quilt, and it would be so funny if they told others about it.
There's no way to say it out loud, I can only keep it in my heart, just like the saying goes, 'Everyone has their own way of suffering in life'.
Yu Mo insisted on going back, so Rong Shuyi took him away.
Sheng Xiyan also brought Jiang Jiang back to Guanju Palace and saw Chen Wanrong and Xue Jieyu coming over.
Shen Wanrong's belly was as big as a basket, and Sheng Xiyan, who knew medicine, was very worried about her.
"Sister Shen, long live Sister Xue."
Since Shen Wanrong was rescued by Sheng Xiyan from the small kitchen fire, she has become much more humble and said with a smile: "Sister Sheng, I have been taking care of my pregnancy. It's been a long time since we last met."
She spoke with a smile on her face, and Sheng Xiyan couldn't help but remind her: "Sister Shen, you should be more moderate in your meals. I don't mean anything else, I'm just worried that your belly is too big and it will be difficult for you to give birth."
After Shen Wanrong heard what she said, she rubbed her belly nervously, “Sister Sheng, don’t scare me, I’m so scared.”
Concubine Xue sneered, "Sister Sheng, don't exaggerate. How can we provide nutrition for the prince if he doesn't eat? Sister Shen is eating for two people."
Sheng Xiyan didn't want to argue with her, so she comforted Shen Wanrong softly.
"Sister Shen, eat normal breakfast and lunch, and eat less for dinner, so you won't feel too uncomfortable. If you are hungry at night, eat something like egg custard, but don't eat sugar or cakes."
"I've made a note of that."
It was rare for Shen Wanrong to hold Sheng Xiyan's hand. She didn't know why she had a particularly good appetite and always felt hungry, but it was difficult for her to speak up. Sheng Xiyan just happened to mention what she was worried about.
After Sheng Xiyan left with Jiang Jiang,
Xue Jieyu supported Shen Wanrong and comforted her, "Sister Shen, don't listen to Sheng Xiuyuan's nonsense. She has been favored the most recently, but she has never been pregnant. She is jealous of you and is deliberately scaring you!"
Shen Wanrong stroked her big belly and said softly, "I believe what she said. I have to eat less."
At night, in Zhongcui Palace.
Concubine Xue quietly went to see Concubine Shu and told her what happened in the imperial garden today.
Concubine Shu snorted coldly, "Sheng Xiyan is such a talkative person."
Concubine Xue covered her lips and smiled, saying, "Sister Shufei, don't worry. Ever since she took the appetite-stimulating recipe, Shen Wanrong's appetite has been uncontrollable. It's hard for her not to eat."
Concubine Shu smiled sinisterly and nodded.
She learned of a method that if the fetus was too large to be delivered, a caesarean section would be performed to remove the baby, and the mother would undoubtedly die.
"Chen Wanrong's due date is still a month and a half away, so you must keep a close eye on her."
"Yes, Sister Shufei."
That night, Xiao Zhuozi said that the imperial carriage had arrived. Sheng Xiyan thought that Xuan Ling had finally finished his official duties and came to see her and Jiang Jiang.
But not long after, Xiao Zhuozi came running over, dejectedly saying, "My lady, the emperor has gone to the side hall."
Sheng Xiyan thought about it and realized that this was no big deal. Xuan Ling simply treated her as a kitten or puppy with whom he could have a love affair when he had nothing to do. He pretended to be affectionate and then turned around to favor other concubines.
The emperor's true nature! Total hypocrisy! Unfeeling and heartless!
Somewhat annoyed, "Just close the door and do what you need to do."
"Yes, my lord."
In the side hall of Guanju Palace, Xuan Ling was sitting on a soft couch.
Dun Shuyuan and the palace maids enthusiastically served tea and snacks.
"Your Majesty, please try this black tea. It's gentler on the stomach than Pu'er tea."
Xuan Ling didn't drink. He held a large string of agarwood beads in his hand and gently twisted them. No one knew what he was thinking.
Dun Shuyuan boldly speculated that the incident of Qi Yan's portrait reported the day before must have made Emperor Xuanwu very angry, so she decided to add fuel to the fire.
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