Compared to his peers, Situ Hui is considered very intelligent. In addition, Situ Rui would whisper things in his ear, and through this influence, he also learned that many people did not want him to live.
Tang Baozhu patted Situ Hui's head and could only say that he was indeed born a royal, naturally adapted to this kind of life.
From afar, he could see Situ Rui striding over. Considering that he had nearly filled six warehouses with goods, Situ Rui smiled gently as he approached.
Situ Rui saw his beloved concubine looking at him tenderly from afar, and thought to himself that his beloved concubine really liked him, and that he was the only one in her heart and eyes. He was extremely proud of himself.
"Greetings to His Majesty."
Situ Rui quickly helped Baozhu up. Every time he saw her with such a big belly, he felt a sense of dread. Even though he had seen her twice today, he still couldn't get used to it.
He was particularly worried, fearing something might go wrong. After all, the imperial physician had already taken his pulse and confirmed that there were two little princes inside. Ever since that was confirmed, a feeling of joy mixed with worry had been with him.
"Baozhu, didn't I tell you not to pay your respects to me anymore? Just give birth to the baby safely."
Tang Baozhu was still touched by his worried and distressed expression, even though she was used to it. It was worth it for her to give him so many children; at least the children's father had a conscience.
You see, ever since he got pregnant, the other women in the harem have been practically invisible to him. He hasn't seen them since. In his own words, he originally married them to have children, so since they're so useless and can't produce any, then let the one who's useful have the chance to give birth!
He's so precious, he wouldn't let them sleep with him for nothing; that would be too much of a loss.
When Tang Baozhu first heard him say this, she was completely dumbfounded. He actually had the concubines in the palace sleeping with him, which meant he was at a disadvantage. But thinking about it, it seemed to make sense. Since she was the one who would benefit, she didn't pay any attention to him.
"Baozhu, sit down quickly. Is your stomach upset? If it is, you must tell me."
Situ Rui quickly helped her into the main hall, sat her down, and then found a stool to sit on next to her.
Seeing how worried he was, Tang Baozhu really wanted to give birth as soon as possible. However, twins are usually born prematurely, about one or two months early, so it shouldn't be too much of a difference.
"Your Majesty, please don't worry, I'm fine and have no discomfort."
Situ Hui was unhappy that his father and mother were ignoring him while they were talking. "Mother, why are you ignoring me?"
Tang Baozhu saw that he looked unhappy and thought that he was still a child, so she quickly pulled him over and hugged him.
"Good, your mother loves you. Look at your pouty little mouth, you could hang something on it."
Situ Hui was still young, and his mother coaxed him into smiling. He leaned against her and stopped being angry.
Tang Baozhu thought about how she gave birth to this son when she was sixteen. She felt like she was still a baby herself, yet she was already a mother of three.
"Your Majesty, please have your dinner here!"
Thinking that the emperor eats here almost every day, today should be no exception. He's gotten used to it, just like a family of three.
"Very well, I came here originally to have dinner with you."
Situ Rui has gotten used to it. He comes here for dinner every night, and he also comes at noon if he has time. It has become a habit.
Tang Baozhu nodded in satisfaction as she saw that he was getting more and more used to the place. This was good. He came here every day, and he would feel uncomfortable if he didn't come one day.
Upon hearing that they were about to have their meal, the palace maids serving them quickly went to the kitchen to bring over the evening's food.
Situ Hui had a palace maid who fed him, but his wet nurse had long been released. From now on, her son only needed to be close to her, and the wet nurse was no longer needed.
After finishing her meal, Tang Baozhu rinsed her mouth with tea brought by a palace maid and prepared to begin her daily routine of taking a walk. Situ Rui held her hand and walked with her.
She was worried that her belly was too big and she might easily slip and fall if she walked alone, since the palace was a high-risk area with all sorts of accidents.
Tang Baozhu felt that if she hadn't been so careful, the baby in her belly might have been born prematurely. Every day, things would often appear where she walked, such as tiny beads the size of millet grains or small stones covered in oil. There were just too many different kinds of things.
Fortunately, she always calls someone in advance to clean up the areas she passes by before she goes out, which can prevent 99% of accidents.
Situ Rui was also worried because she was so pregnant. Moreover, he had grown up in the palace and knew the women there all too well. Despite their gentle and kind appearance, which made them seem like they wouldn't even dare to kill a chicken, they could harm people without batting an eye.
Tang Baozhu walked for about half an hour, then felt her feet were very tired and went back. After being helped to wash up by the palace maids, she lay down on the bed to rest.
Situ Rui washed up in another room. When he returned, he saw that his beloved concubine was already resting. Without waking her, he quietly went to bed.
Tang Baozhu felt the familiar presence beside her, and even though she was half asleep, she unconsciously rolled into his arms, found a spot, and fell asleep peacefully.
Situ Rui lay on the bed, opened his eyes and waited silently for a while until the girl rolled into his arms on her own. He then closed his eyes and fell asleep peacefully, with one hand under her neck and the other stroking her belly.
When two people sleep cuddling together, people who don't know them might think they have a great relationship and are very loving. But in reality, it's just that they're used to it. It just goes to show that habit is a terrible thing.
Days passed slowly, and at the end of the month, Situ Rui received her share of the month's profits. This was always the happiest time for her.
Situ Rui also knew that his beloved concubine was a little money-grubber. Even if she was in a bad mood, as long as he gave her some gold and silver to coax her, she would be happy instantly.
For someone like him who frequently deals with court officials, he prefers simple people like this. They don't require him to scheme and plot outside, and then come back and have to worry about the people around him. This kind of person is just fine and gives him a very relaxed feeling.
Looking at the larger box in front of her, Tang Baozhu knew that this month's dividend would definitely be higher; she hadn't even noticed that the box had been changed.
He quickly opened the box and saw it piled high with countless silver notes. He had only one feeling in his heart: he was going to make a fortune.
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