The difficult month has finally passed. Today is the day she finishes her postpartum confinement. Tang Baozhu got up very early and asked someone to prepare water for her to wash up. She also opened the windows to ventilate the room and changed all the bedding.
She didn't see the emperor this month; he only came to the door and said a few words to her. After all, people in ancient times were still somewhat reserved, so she understood.
The first thing he did upon arriving here was to tell her that he had chosen a name for his son, Situ Hui, and that his son would have a bright and promising future.
Seeing how happy he was, Tang Baozhu couldn't refute him, nor did she have the guts to, even though she really didn't think the name sounded particularly good.
He could only insincerely praise the name, saying things like, "Your Majesty is truly talented."
When Situ Rui heard Consort Shu praise him, he was overjoyed and felt that the name he had chosen was indeed good. In his excitement, he said that he would hold a formal investiture ceremony for her after her one-month celebration.
Then he said that he was preparing to make his son the crown prince, and that they were rushing to set a date so that the formal investiture ceremony would be held when she was a little over one year old and could walk.
What could Tang Baozhu say? She could only say that as long as the emperor was happy, that was all that mattered. Her son was just over a year old and was about to be made crown prince. Thinking about his miserable life in the future, all she could do as a mother was to pray for him silently.
After all, a mother can't win against a father, and she doesn't dare to argue back, so the son is the one who suffers.
After washing herself thoroughly, she felt the air in the room was fresher, so she asked Yuxiang, the newly promoted head palace maid, to comb her hair.
Ever since Yu Mei went to take care of the young prince, the first-ranked palace maids promoted were named Yu Xiang and Yu Mi. They were asked to fetch corn for her, simply because they missed corn, as corn was not a staple food in this era.
It seems we should trade more in the future and get all the sweet potatoes, corn, and other grains that benefit the country and its people. I think we'll accumulate a lot of merit in the future.
Wearing the robes of a concubine and heavy jewelry, she held a ceremony in front of civil and military officials. Even though she was exhausted, she still had to smile. It was really unbearable.
After it was over, she hurried back to her bedchamber and took off the jewelry on her head. She never imagined that a ceremony to confer the title of concubine would be so exhausting.
Her clothes weighed over ten kilograms, and her jewelry also weighed over ten kilograms. She was really dizzy and lightheaded. It's a miracle she didn't collapse on the spot.
Although she had suffered a lot, she was still very happy to see the envious looks from the lower-ranking concubines. This was something she had earned through her pregnancy, and it was rightfully hers.
She felt extremely satisfied as she ate the sumptuous meal served by the palace maids, especially since her portion had increased and the young prince was also there, making her meals much better.
After Tang Baozhu had eaten and drunk her fill, she quickly told the palace maids to prepare bathwater. Today was the day she was to be conferred the title of imperial concubine, and the emperor would surely come to her.
Whether the Emperor likes her or not, today is her big day, and he certainly won't let her lose face. He will definitely come here tonight.
Tang Baozhu felt that to survive in the palace, one needed the emperor's favor to live a better life. For example, in the past ten months, all the good things were sent to her first, and her storerooms were already filled with two rooms.
She never thinks she has too many good things. Who knows if she'll have a hard time in the next world? She'll collect as many good things as possible and store them in her warehouse, just in case she needs them someday.
After washing up, Tang Baozhu sat in front of her dressing table, looking at her blurry reflection in the mirror. She thought that one day she must make glass, and then make mirrors of all sizes. She thought that this would make her rich overnight.
There isn't a suitable person to help her manage things yet, since her family is really not supportive. Her nephews and brothers are just useless. It seems she'll have to ask the Emperor for help, and maybe give him some of the profits.
Besides, he probably won't object to saving money for his son; the question is how to say it.
"Greetings, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!"
I had just heard the voices of the palace servants outside when Situ Rui came in. He was really fast.
"This humble concubine greets Your Majesty, ~"
Before Tang Baozhu could finish speaking, the Emperor helped her up.
"My beloved concubine, there's no need for such formalities, please rise!"
Situ Rui came over after washing up. He thought that he had gotten pregnant on his first try last time, and this time he had asked the imperial physician and learned that Consort Shu's health had improved. That's why he couldn't wait to come over, hoping that Consort Shu would give him more children.
"My dear concubine, if there's nothing else, let's retire for the night!"
After Situ Rui finished speaking, he picked up Consort Shu and carried her to the bed.
The palace maids and eunuchs who were serving nearby had already discreetly left.
Tang Baozhu didn't expect the Emperor to be in such a hurry, but she heard that he hadn't visited any of the other concubines in the past month. Considering how conscientious he was, she thought she should reward him.
"Your Majesty~"
Her voice was both sweet and charming. Situ Rui lowered his head, wondering if it was just his imagination, but Consort Shu seemed even more beautiful after not seeing her for a month.
Her sparkling, peach-blossom eyes looked at him, incredibly alluring. When she looked at him, he always felt that her eyes were full of deep affection, making him unable to resist being captivated and unable to extricate himself.
Those eyes seemed to hold unspoken words, as if they had two hooks. Situ Rui's Adam's apple bobbed, and he said softly, "My beloved concubine seems to be getting more and more beautiful. I need to take a good look to see if I'm seeing things incorrectly."
After saying that, he put the person on the bed. The places his large hands roamed over seemed to have a magical power, making the person feel weak and powerless.
Tang Baozhu was probably just washing up when she was wearing a sheer nightgown. Her figure was curvaceous and alluring, and the hazy fabric made it hard to look away, as if one wanted to glue their eyes to it to see the beautiful scenery inside. It was simply irresistible.
"Your Majesty~"
The next instant, Tang Baozhu had another person on her.
Situ Rui felt that Consort Shu after giving birth was even more irresistible than Consort Shu when she first entered the palace. Her skin was smooth and delicate, and even her private parts did not feel like those of someone who had given birth.
This made him instantly addicted, and he no longer cared about his plan to have Consort Shu have more children. All he knew was that he felt great right now, better than ever before.
This made him even less inclined to visit the other concubines.
Tang Baozhu also felt it was pretty good, much better than her first time. Feeling the man's strength on top of her, she thought to herself that she was lucky to have eaten so many good things to strengthen her body, otherwise she would have been unable to move.
She never expected that sleeping with the emperor would feel so amazing, especially since the emperor's technique was so good. She plans to sleep for a while longer and then consider having a second child when she no longer feels so sleepy.
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