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The implication is that he was responsible for this.

It turns out that it won’t flow out by itself.

Lu Jingzhuo's ears felt hot, but his face remained expressionless: "You didn't tell me in advance."

She didn't tell him anything, including the various situations that would arise after she got pregnant. Otherwise, if he knew all this, he would never let her get pregnant.

But how could she bring up the matter of milk spillage? Chu Yin pursed her lips and said, "Then I will tell His Majesty now. Please don't do it again next time."

Lu Jingzhuo did not agree: "I will be careful about the situation."

The tone is serious, but the content is embarrassing.

Chu Yin didn't want to think about what this "property" meant, so she turned around and picked up the storybook at hand and pretended to read it.

Her hair was messy, with some strands falling beside her peach-dyed cheeks, making her look even more lazy. Her curled eyelashes fluttered slightly, showing that she was not concentrating.

He had been so distracted by her passion that he had forgotten to think. Now that he had calmed down and looked at her, thinking about her reaction to the ceremony, he was still full of doubts: What did Chu Yin care about the most? He really didn't know.

But maybe he shouldn't think too much about it. If he wants Chu Yin's response too much, he will become like his mother and lose control easily.

This is what he has been avoiding since he was old enough to understand.

He can like it, but he has to keep calm.

Of course, this calmness refers to emotions, not the body. Glancing at his wife's exposed, slender, white neck, he bent down to kiss her.

Chu Yin's skin immediately shuddered.

I thought he would stop after what happened, but he continued...

The script slipped from my fingers and fell to the ground.

His movements were gentle but not chaotic: "Is this okay?"

"Why don't you say anything? Didn't it leak out?"

His breath fell beside her ears, hot and making her shiver.

"Don't ask me..."

How embarrassing! How could she answer that?

“What happens after the baby is born?”

Seeing his wife's blushing cheeks, he suddenly found a kind of happiness: "If I don't ask you, how can I know whether it is right or not, how can I understand you... Yin, is this okay?" His voice was hoarse and mischievous.

Her eyelashes fluttered, and she half-said, "If you keep doing this, my stomach will hurt..."

He finally stopped, not saying anything but moving.

The already wrinkled little dress was thrown on the ground and quickly dried out in the warm winter hall.

Queen Mother Jiang decided to spend this year's New Year's Eve in the Eastern Palace.

Her daughter-in-law was due to give birth in a little over a month, and she was afraid something might happen to Chu Yin, so she didn't want her to take the risk of taking a car to Ci'an Palace.

Therefore, on this day, six more palace lanterns were lit in the East Palace, while the other palaces were all shrouded in darkness.

Sitting at the banquet, Lu Yu looked around and said, "Mom, why didn't Third Uncle come? He was here last year."

Because of origami, he and Lu Jingrui became much closer.

"Third uncle has to observe mourning and cannot leave the palace." Chu Yin explained.

They were able to celebrate the festival together because Lu Jingzhuo did not have to observe mourning, and since she was his wife, she was also exempted.

Lu Wei tilted his head, not understanding the term "mourning", and just looked at his father: "How long will it take before I can see my third uncle?"

"One or two years."

After listening for a long time, Lu Wei wanted to ask more questions, but when he saw that his father didn't seem to want to answer, he shut up.

However, when his son mentioned his third brother, Lu Jingzhuo did say something to his mother: "The third brother's injuries have improved a lot, and now he can write and fold paper."

Queen Mother Jiang was greatly surprised: "When was it treated? Who was asked to treat it?"

"Last year, Ayin persuaded him to ask Ma Yuanzheng for acupuncture."

Why didn't anyone tell her before? Queen Mother Jiang was confused, but also very relieved.

She had kept this matter in her heart and dared not mention it. She felt that she had ruined Lu Jingrui's life. Who would have thought that a ten-year-old injury could be healed? Queen Mother Jiang held Chu Yin's hand and said, "How did you think of letting Jingrui treat the injury? Fortunately, you are here. I thought... Is Ma Yuanzheng's medical skills so amazing? When I was in Qingzhou, I invited many famous doctors for him, but none of them could help!"

Chu Yin said vaguely, "I felt that Third Brother shouldn't give up, so I tried to persuade him. As for Dean Ma's medical skills, to be honest, I was also very surprised. It shouldn't have improved so quickly, after all, so many years have passed."

"It's fine as long as it can be cured," Queen Mother Jiang happily drank the wine in front of her, "Jing Rui is the same, why didn't you tell me!"

She didn't tell him, and if Chu Yin hadn't told him, he would have known nothing about it. Lu Jingzhuo glanced at his wife. Her sympathy and care for his third brother really seemed like "an elder sister-in-law is like a mother."

"Ayin, you should eat more," Queen Mother Jiang was concerned about her daughter-in-law again. "You are not fat. You can gain some weight and be stronger."

Having a baby requires effort on your part.

Chu Yin nodded: "Okay."

When he heard the word "strength", Lu Jingzhuo's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

He knew nothing about women giving birth, but from what Court Judge Liu had said, it was not something that could be guaranteed to go smoothly.

I wonder if Chu Yin can...

Suddenly, bursts of firecrackers were heard in the distance, one wave after another, and every household was celebrating the New Year.

Lu Jingzhuo ordered the eunuchs to set off some fireworks as well, but it was far less lively than last year, when there were also fireworks.

The two children vaguely knew that it must be related to their deceased grandfather, so they didn't ask any questions.

After seeing off Queen Mother Jiang, Lu Jingzhuo pinched his wife's arm and said, "Are you stronger now or weaker than before? You could draw a bow and shoot arrows before."

"I don't know," Chu Yin asked curiously, "Why does Your Majesty ask this?"

"Don't you need strength to give birth? My mother just said so."

"...Then I should be able to do it." Her body is healthier than when she was in Qingzhou. She was able to give birth to twins then, so this one will definitely not be difficult. Besides, Court Judge Liu often comes to take her pulse, and both she and the child are doing well.

Lu Jingzhuo was not so sure: "Do you want to try to draw the bow?"

This suggestion was a bit strange, but Chu Yin knew he was worried, so she thought about it and said, "Okay."

Lu Jingzhuo ordered the palace maids to bring the bow and arm guard that he had given to Chu Yin.

He bent down and carefully helped her tie the arm guards and hand guards, and then he helped her put on the ring.

He performed this action very gently, which he hadn't done for a long time.

She looked up and asked, "Your Majesty, are you worried that my delivery will not be smooth?"

He paused: "Yeah."

There is no concealment.

Chu Yin placed her palm on the back of his hand: "I should be fine."

"should?"

"It'll be fine." Even if she had something wrong, she should have waited until the year after next, just like in her previous life. It shouldn't be so unlucky to happen so early, right? Chu Yin clenched her hands into fists, "It's definitely fine."

"You draw the bow first," he said.

Chu Yin took a deep breath, grasped the bowstring, and slowly pulled back.

It opens easily.

"Look." She smiled.

It is true that the strength in this area has not decreased, and Lu Jingzhuo felt slightly relieved.

When the palace maid came to pack up the bows and arrows, Chu Yin left the ring behind: "I will wear it from today on, and also when I give birth, just like His Majesty is by my side, okay?"

How could he object?

"good."

I bent down and kissed her lips, feeling happy inside.

Chu Yin said, "You have to wear yours too."

Aren't they a pair?

"Yeah," he agreed.

The next morning, Chu Yin looked at his fingers and found that he was not wearing them.

I don't know if I forgot or was too busy.

Chu Yin deliberately waved her hands in front of his eyes several times.

Lu Jingzhuo had actually already asked Dong Ling to get it, but seeing her like this, he was not in a hurry to put it on.

It was not until she secretly pursed her lips several times and could no longer bear it that he let Dong Ling take it out.

"Put it on for me."

Chu Yin hit him: "So the emperor did it on purpose."

He didn't deny it.

She looks cute when she's anxious.

How much I care about him.

"What would you do if I never wore it?"

As she put the ring on his finger, she said, "Then I won't wear it anymore. Never again."

She said it coquettishly, but it also revealed a little bit of her feelings.

He pondered over this and twirled the ring on his thumb.

Knowing that Lu Jingrui's condition had improved, Empress Dowager Jiang went to Hongyi Hall in person.

It has always been the younger generation who pays New Year's greetings to the elders. He was in mourning and couldn't go out, but he didn't expect her to come.

After paying homage to Queen Mother Jiang, Lu Jingrui said, "I am an unfilial child. I have troubled you to come to my house."

"Hurry up and get up," Queen Mother Jiang asked Nanny Chen to help him up. "Jingrui, I'm so happy. I heard yesterday that your injury was healed by Dean Ma. I was so excited that I almost couldn't sleep at night... Jingrui, are you really healed?"

Seeing her happy face, Lu Jingrui felt mixed emotions.

His injuries only looked serious because he was young, lost a lot of blood, and was in disguise, so no one doubted that he was injured. But precisely because he was young and growing, he actually recovered very quickly.

During that time, he received care from his stepmother and elder brother, so he kept it secret, hoping to continue to receive their protection and mercy.

But when it comes to guilt, no one is heartless, and he also feels guilty, but seeing that his elder brother has been a prince since birth and has a heavy responsibility, while he is hated by his father and disliked by his mother, the comparison between the two makes his guilt fade.

He became more and more accustomed to taking advantage of them, until he found someone who cared for him selflessly, not out of guilt or pity, but because they truly wanted him to be a healthy person, and then he wanted to get out of this situation.

Now that his stepmother was so happy, he suddenly felt relieved.

This is good, he doesn't have to pretend anymore.

"Mother, this is true. My injury has indeed healed a lot. After a while, maybe I can learn to ride again."

"Good, good, that's great!" Queen Mother Jiang's eyes were slightly red, "Jingrui, if you can be healthy, I will have no regrets in this life!"

"Don't say that. It wasn't your fault."

"No, it's my fault. I shouldn't have taken you out. I was inconsiderate," Queen Mother Jiang sighed, "I have caused you to suffer for so many years. You were originally..." She wiped her eyes.

"Don't blame yourself. Isn't the child fine now? Don't mention this matter again in the future, mother." He walked to the side of Queen Mother Jiang and half-knelt down. "If you keep mentioning it, the child will feel bad. You have also suffered these years."

It's time to let it go.

Queen Mother Jiang placed her hand on his shoulder and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you. If you don't want to mention it, then don't mention it. Let's look forward to it... When you are done with mourning next year, I will choose a good marriage for you. Yes, I will also have Jing Zhuo crown you king and let you leave the palace and set up a government office."

Like my second brother?

I wonder if my second brother will be driven away by my eldest brother to become a vassal?

But judging from his stepmother's attitude, he will definitely not be driven out of the capital.

Lu Jingrui smiled and said, "Okay, we have Queen Mother Lao."

After the Lantern Festival, it was getting closer to the day when Chu Yin was due.

After the judgment of the imperial doctors, they all believed that Chu Yin would attack before January 10th, so Lu Jingzhuo stopped attending the morning court after January 5th. If there were political affairs that needed to be discussed with officials, he would summon them to the Qianqing Palace.

One day, when he was reviewing memorials to the emperor, he heard that Chu Yin seemed to be about to give birth, so he hurried to the East Palace.

Who would have expected it to be such a surprise.

Her lower abdomen only hurt slightly and then returned to normal.

We waited until January 10th.

Lu Jingzhuo thought she would give birth today, so he did not go to the Qianqing Palace in the morning.

As a result, I waited for a long time in vain.

Brat!

He couldn't help but curse inwardly, saying that he had been having a great time earlier, but didn't come out when he should have.

Chu Yin advised: "Why don't you resume your morning court session... It's not certain when the baby will be born, a few days later is normal."

Lu Jingzhuo pinched his brows and asked, "Are you feeling unwell?"

"No," Chu Yin smiled, "The side halls are full of imperial physicians, nurses, and medical assistants. Your Majesty, don't worry." She felt that the current situation was no different from when she was pregnant with the twins, so she was not that scared.

Of course, it is impossible to say that I am not afraid at all.

But the child is already ten months old, so what can I do if I am afraid? I have to give birth to him anyway.

"Okay, I'll listen to you, but if anything happens, you need to send someone to report immediately."

She agreed.

The next day, Lu Jingzhuo went to the morning court.

Because the court had been stopped twice before and some things had accumulated, the court session took a long time and did not end until the 9th hour.

As soon as he returned to the Qianqing Palace, he heard that Chu Yin had started, so he hurriedly took a car back to the East Palace.

Chu Yin has been placed in the side hall.

Wearing a plain white undershirt is convenient for production.

"How is it? Does it still hurt?" He stepped forward and held her hand.

Seeing his ring, she smiled softly: "It hurts, but it feels much better now that I see His Majesty."

His heart felt both painful and sweet at this moment.

Looking at her slightly wet forehead, he felt like he had a thousand words to say, but he swallowed them back when they came to his mouth. He clearly felt that he was afraid that if he said these words out loud, Chu Yin might also feel scared.

He bent down and kissed her forehead, then said, "I will be with you outside, don't be afraid."

The man's eyes intertwined with the sunlight in the hall, bright and gentle, and she couldn't help but hold his fingers tightly.

The two children sensed the unusual atmosphere and grabbed their father's robe from both sides: "Daddy, is Mom going to give birth? Why does Mom look sick? Why are there so many people here?" They didn't understand.

Lu Jingzhuo wanted to explain, but didn't know how.

Queen Mother Jiang also arrived.

"Er'er, Zhen'er, let's go outside and wait with grandma." She glanced at Chu Yin, "Ayin, you must be safe."

"Well, mother, I'll leave Zhen'er to you for now."

Queen Mother Jiang nodded and took the two children away.

"Your Majesty, please go out too," Chu Yin let go of her hand, "I feel like the child is anxious to see you."

He knew he wasn't fit to stay here.

But what child is eager to see him...

Lu Jingzhuo said in a deep voice: "I am just anxious to see you, Ayin, if you stay in there for too long, I will come in!"

Chu Yin: “…”

The door closed in front of her, and she saw the man's reluctant eyes.

It should be okay, she thought.

He was thinking too.

Chu Yin practiced martial arts and archery, so she must be quite strong.

It's just a baby. Aren't my mother, my brother and sister-in-law, and Concubine Shu and Concubine Hui all fine? Lu Jingzhuo paced in the courtyard and didn't hear any woman around him had any problems giving birth.

Don't scare yourself.

However, as time went by, it became more and more difficult.

The dream he had once had popped into his mind, making his entire internal organs feel uncomfortable, as if they were burning on fire, making it impossible for him to calm down for even a moment.

It turns out that some emotions are not something he can control just because he wants to.

No matter what, no matter how he tried to control himself, it was as if there was a huge black hole in his heart that was swallowing him up bit by bit, making him anxious, worried, and scared, because he didn't know what she was going through and everything was out of control.

"Jing Zhuo," Queen Mother Jiang walked up behind him and said, "Please sit for a while. It's only been an incense stick of time. It won't be that fast."

"I'm fine," he said calmly, "I just want to take a walk."

Not knowing who she was fooling, Queen Mother Jiang stared at her son's pale face and said, "Ayin has given birth to a child before, so it shouldn't be too difficult."

"Yes, I know." He paused and held the ring in his left hand. "Don't worry about me."

He didn't need any words of comfort.

None of this worked.

It will only be useful if the door opens and the sound of joy comes out.

Queen Mother Jiang understood and went back to continue talking to her grandson and granddaughter. The two children had many questions.

Fortunately, half an hour later, the sound of a child crying was heard inside.

Lu Jingzhuo, who was almost going crazy from waiting, walked quickly to the door.

Ren Dong opened the door and congratulated with a smile: "Your Majesty, the Queen and the Second Prince are..."

He didn't finish listening and shouted, "Get out of the way."

Honeysuckle was startled and quickly hid aside.

The woman on the bed had messy hair, but her face did not look as haggard as he imagined. Her almond-shaped eyes were still as lively and beautiful, and her lips were slightly red. When she saw him, the corners of her lips curled up.

My heart suddenly fell back to its original position, beating steadily.

He walked up to her and was speechless for a moment.

"Is Your Majesty waiting impatiently?" She could see that he looked unhappy.

"It's a bit urgent, but it doesn't matter." He held her hand and kissed it on the lips, "It's good to see you."

At that moment, his eyes turned slightly red.

After a closer look, she was back to normal.

She pinched his palm with her fingertips and said, "I am also very happy to see Your Majesty again."

She wasn't not afraid just now. She held the ring in her palm, thinking of him while trying hard. Fortunately, everything went well.

He kissed the back of her hand again.

Queen Mother Jiang rewarded Grandma Weng and asked Rendong to hold the child for her to see, and also for her grandson and granddaughter to see.

"It's your brother," she explained.

Lu Yu suddenly became excited: "Someone is riding with me!"

Lu Zhen said: "He can also play shuttlecock and appreciate flowers and trees with me!"

Queen Mother Jiang smiled and handed the child to Lu Jingzhuo.

"It weighs more than six kilograms, Ah Yin, you've worked hard," Queen Mother Jiang praised, "You look like a smart child."

Finally seeing this brat, Lu Jingzhuo turned his head.

A wrinkled, red-faced child was introduced into the eyelids...

He always thought that their child should be as pretty, fair and cute as Chu Yin, just like Lu Yu and Lu Zhen.

result……

How did the mother know that the child was smart?

Seeing the man remained silent, Chu Yin guessed that this was the first time he saw a newborn baby, so she explained, "Your Majesty, this is normal. The redness will go away in a few days."

All right.