On the second day, Ye Jinyun sent Yuanjia out of the palace according to Concubine Qi's instructions in the letter and handed her over to the former Concubine Shu for upbringing. However, they still assumed that Yuanjia was Mo Qiyuan's child.
Because if her true identity is revealed, it will not only embarrass Mo Qiyuan and the royal family, but will also affect the child's life. What happened back then was not Concubine Qi's fault, nor was it Yuan Jia's fault. The child is innocent.
Moreover, she has been well-behaved and sensible since she was a child, and Mo Qiyuan has always regarded her as his own child, so he would not dislike her now that he knows that she is not of his blood.
She lost her mother at a young age, which was already very pitiful. If it weren't for Concubine Qi's last wish to let her leave the palace and live freely, Ye Jinyun actually wanted to bring her up by his side.
However, Ye Jinyun knew that Concubine Qi had naturally considered Yuanjia's future before making this decision. She was also aware of the friendship between Concubine Shu and Concubine Qi in the past, and that Concubine Shu had good character and thoughts in all aspects, so she did as Concubine Qi wished.
As long as Yuanjia has the identity of a princess, she will always be respected no matter whether she lives in the palace or outside the palace. She can also be more free outside the palace, which is also good for her. Ye Jinyun does not object.
She told Yuanjia that if she wanted to return to the palace, she could come in anytime. Little Yuanjia was very sensible and knew that the Queen was good to her, so she said goodbye to Ye Jinyun for a long time before reluctantly following Concubine Shu.
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Ten years later
"Mother! Mother! Xier followed her godmother out of the palace again!"
A handsome boy ran hurriedly to the woman in luxurious clothes, shouting in panic.
"Brother Yan, you are being so noisy and lacking in composure. If the Grand Tutor sees you, you will probably be punished with a stick in the classroom again."
Another taller boy at the side spoke. Although his handsome face was still childish, it was already as beautiful as a jade. It should have made people feel warm and relaxed, but a hint of blame between his brows ruined the overall atmosphere.
"Brother, I know I was wrong, but mother, Xier left the palace without telling you. Aren't you worried?"
At this time, Ye Jinyun, who was watching the brothers bickering, spoke up:
"If she wants to leave the palace, then let her leave. Anyway, your godmother is with her, and the Queen Mother has prepared life-saving pills for her. What's there to be afraid of? But you, Yan'er, tell the Queen Mother honestly, is it because the godmother didn't take you with her this time that you came to complain to the Queen Mother?"
The boy who was called blushed instantly, "I, I..."
Seeing that his second son was hesitant and unable to explain himself for a long time, Ye Jinyun knew what he was thinking and stopped forcing him. So he said:
"How about this, when the two younger brothers wake up, you can help mother take them out for a walk. Tomorrow, mother will also ask uncle to take you out of the palace to play for a day."
Hearing this, the boy's eyes immediately lit up and he replied, "I obey your command." Then he didn't stay in the yard for long, but turned around and ran to his brothers' residence to see if they were awake.
The tall and straight young boy beside him relaxed a little after hearing this. He put down the book in his hand and asked softly:
"Mother, can I leave the palace with Brother Yan tomorrow?"
This is none other than Ye Jinyun’s eldest son, the current Crown Prince of Da Qi, the handsome young Mo Junlin.
When Ye Jinyun heard her eldest son say this, she thought about how he had to work much harder than his younger siblings since he was a child. Not only did he start school early to learn knowledge, but he also practiced martial arts and sword skills every day without slacking off for a moment. This really made her, an old mother, feel very distressed.
So she smiled at him with a look of relief and said softly:
"Okay, Queen Mother will ask your father to grant you a day off tomorrow. First, memorize the knowledge that the Grand Tutor has taught you today, so that you can share it with your father when he comes."
Seeing that his mother agreed, Mo Junlin was very happy. A smile as warm as the spring breeze appeared on his face, which made Ye Jinyun smack his lips in amazement.
As expected of her children, they are all extremely good-looking. They show such attractive tendencies at such a young age. I wonder how much more attractive they will be when they grow up.
While she was daydreaming like this, Mo Junlin had already started to carry his book on his back.
So when Mo Qiyuan finished his government affairs and stepped into Fengyi Palace, he saw his beloved wife lying lazily on a rattan chair under the grape trellis, her mind wandering in the void, while his eldest son was seriously discussing something beside him.
He chuckled and walked forward. Mo Junlin stopped reciting his lesson and turned around to salute.
"Your son pays his respects to the Emperor."
Mo Qiyuan waved his hand to let him stand up, then sat down next to his beloved wife. "Why aren't the other children here?"
Ye Jinyun gestured to her eldest son to go further away so as not to be disturbed by her and his father, and then she said:
"Qingtang took Xier out of the palace, and Yaner is taking Yier and Chener for a walk."
Mo Qiyuan laughed: "Did you assign Yan'er another task? What's the reward for bringing two little ones this time?"
Ye Jinyun curled the corners of her lips and said, "Promise him that tomorrow his uncle will take him out of the palace to play for a day."
Mo Qiyuan nodded and said nothing. Seeing this, Ye Jinyun hurriedly said:
"Well, our Lin'er also wants to leave the palace tomorrow. Can you give him a day off as well, sir?"
Hearing this, Mo Qiyuan frowned and was about to refuse.
"I know, I know. Lin'er is the crown prince and will inherit the throne, but I really feel sorry for him. Look, Lin'er hasn't had a single day off since the New Year. He has to complete so much complicated homework every day. He should be at an age where he can be carefree and free, but he hasn't had any fun. In two years, he'll lose his childlike innocence. Husband, please give him a day off."
Ye Jinyun held his hand and shook it, begging, her beautiful eyes sparkling as she looked at Mo Qiyuan, making his heart flutter.
He rolled his Adam's apple and leaned close to his wife's ear, his voice a little hoarse:
"Okay, then I'll give Lin'er a day off tomorrow. But how will Yun'er repay me, huh?"
Hearing this all-too-familiar tone, Ye Jinyun glanced at him coquettishly and said, "Then take it easy tonight."
With a smile in his eyes, Mo Qiyuan whispered in her ear: "Okay."
At night, in the warm hibiscus tent, looking at his beloved wife with eyes full of spring and face as red as peach petals, the man called softly: "Yun'er, give birth to another daughter for me."
"Don't you already have Xier?"
"One daughter is not enough."
——End of the full text——
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