Emperor Qi Jingxuan came to Yelü Yanyun's palace to discuss the matter of her father, the former King of the Northern Frontier.
As the daughter of the former king of the Northern Frontier, her identity is sensitive and complex; every decision she makes affects the relationship between the two countries. Her eyes held both concern for her father's fate and caution for the upcoming conversation.
Emperor Qi Jingxuan entered the palace with steady steps and a kind face, but his eyes betrayed a sharp edge. His arrival was no accident; the matter of the former king of the Northern Frontier had become a problem in the relationship between the two countries, and he needed Yelü Yanyun's wisdom and assistance.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor will definitely come to our Lihua Terrace to discuss this with you. Today, the envoy from the Northern Frontier came and said that he wants you to exchange for Consort Mu." Yunxiu massaged Yelü Yanyun's legs while talking about the affairs of the previous dynasty.
Yelü Yanyun was already more than seven months pregnant, so it was absolutely impossible for her to travel at this time.
As the two were talking, they heard a eunuch outside announce, "Your Majesty, the Emperor has arrived!"
"His Majesty has arrived!" Xiao Shunzi's voice rang out, and Yelü Yanyun hurriedly got up and put on her shoes.
"Your Majesty, I respectfully welcome you! Long live the Emperor!" Ever since the war between Qi and the Northern Frontier began, Yelü Yanyun's temperament has become more and more restrained. Now, more than seven months pregnant, her greetings are very proper.
"My dear consort, please rise and sit down. Judging from your appearance, you must be a young master. We must be careful!" Qi Jingxuan quickly stepped forward to help Yelü Yanyun up.
“Princess Yanyun, your father is a respectable monarch,” Emperor Qi Jingxuan said, his tone carrying a hint of respect. “But you are aware of the current situation.”
Yelü Yanyun nodded slightly. She understood that her father's actions had affected the interests of the Qi Kingdom, and as a princess of Qi, she had to consider the interests of the Qi Kingdom.
“Your Majesty, I understand your meaning.” Yelü Yanyun’s voice was calm, yet firm. “Although I am a daughter of the Northern Frontier, I am also well aware of my responsibilities. I am willing to do my best to contribute to the peace between our two countries.”
A hint of appreciation flashed in Emperor Qi Jingxuan's eyes; he was satisfied with Yelü Yanyun's understanding of the bigger picture. He knew that resolving this issue required not only political maneuvering but also emotional communication.
"Princess Yanyun, I have felt your sincerity," Emperor Qi Jingxuan said gently. "I have a suggestion that I hope you will seriously consider."
Yelü Yanyun's eyes showed a questioning look. She knew that the emperor's proposal would concern her father's fate, as well as her own.
"I hope you can write a letter to your father, telling him that you are doing well in the Qi palace, so that he need not worry," Emperor Qi Jingxuan said slowly. "I believe that with your wisdom and sincerity, you can find a solution that benefits both sides."
Haha, men, don't you know whether you're good or bad? Always needing a woman like Zhong Wuyan, but when things are fine, Xia Yingchun!
Yelü Yanyun remained silent, sitting there quietly.
Seeing this, Qi Jingxuan continued, "Hehe, actually I don't need to discuss this with you. You should know that the Qi army has already won its first victory. The subsequent conquest of cities and territories will be as easy as taking candy from a baby. As for Ruan Yumu, she is just a woman. There are many concubines in the palace, and the two young masters are still young. It will be easy for them to find their mother."
Ultimately, these words carried a hint of threat, so Yelü Yanyun had no choice but to beg the emperor to spare her father. The former king of the Northern Frontier had not done this intentionally; rather, her brother was a beast and was probably forced into this situation.
Qi Jingxuan looked at her with heartache, which reminded him of his father at the horse farm. Before he died, his father only wanted to see him one last time, but the old lady Qi locked him in the woodshed on the grounds that her husband was not at home and that housewives were not allowed to go out.
"I will find a way to rescue your father. I hope you will make it clear when you write the letter!" The emperor softened again. For some reason, since the start of this war, he seemed to have become more indecisive.
Yelü Yanyun nodded, and Qi Jingxuan said he had official business to attend to and left.
Yelü Yanyun sat alone in the magnificent palace, her heart filled with unspeakable bitterness. Her father, the former king of the Northern Frontier, was imprisoned in the Northern Frontier Palace, while her brother, the new king, seemed indifferent to the situation. She couldn't understand why her brother couldn't let their father enjoy his later years in peace, but instead chose such a cruel method.
"Why?" Yelü Yanyun murmured to herself, tears glistening in her eyes. "Is power really more important than family ties?"
Her hand gently stroked her slightly protruding belly, where her child with the prince of Qi was growing. She should have felt happy and expectant, but the family feud and the shadow of politics weighed heavily on her heart.
As time went by, Yelü Yanyun grew increasingly anxious, and she began to feel physically unwell. At first, she thought it was just due to worry and stress, but soon she realized that the situation was not good.
A warm current flowed down my thigh.
This terrified Yelü Yanyun, who had never given birth before; she was only seven months pregnant!
"Yunxiu, Yunxiu, come quickly! Save me! Save me!..." The pain of her lower abdomen kept coming, so she had no choice but to kneel on the ground, holding onto the door frame, and shouting loudly.
The palace maids noticed Yelü Yanyun's unusual behavior and hurriedly summoned the imperial physician. "Your Majesty! Your Majesty! What's wrong? Quickly, fetch the imperial physician!"
Yunxiu heard the commotion and ran over from the small kitchen. Such a commotion meant something must have happened. The situation forced her to calm down and support the Empress. "What are you all standing there for? Help the Empress inside, go fetch the imperial physician, where's the midwife? Hurry!"
The imperial physician rushed over, and after examining the patient, his expression turned serious.
“Princess, this is… a sign of premature labor,” Yu Tai said cautiously. “Please remain calm and do not get overly excited.”
Yelü Yanyun's heart tightened; she knew that premature birth posed a great risk to both mother and fetus. She forced herself to calm down, but the anxiety in her heart was hard to quell.
"Quickly, go and inform the Emperor," she ordered the maid beside her, her voice trembling slightly.
The maids sprang into action, and the entire Yonghua Palace was thrown into a flurry of activity and tension. Yelü Yanyun lay on the bed, trying to regulate her breathing and calm herself down.
Inside the Qianqing Palace, Emperor Qi Jingxuan learned of the news. He immediately put down his affairs and hurried to Yelü Yanyun's palace. His heart was filled with worry; he knew that Yelü Yanyun's premature birth might be related to her recent emotional fluctuations.
When Emperor Qi Jingxuan arrived at Yonghua Palace, the imperial physicians and maids were busily preparing. He stood at the door, looking at Yelü Yanyun on the bed, his heart filled with guilt and worry.
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