Chapter 197: Bold Words
"Don't worry, I have always kept your pregnancy in mind."
There had been no newborns in the palace for a long time. Apart from the third prince, the fourth prince had been in poor health since childhood and was secretly raised outside the palace.
Since then, no babies have been born in the palace.
It’s not that there were no concubines who were pregnant, but in recent years, concubines had accidents one after another.
Except for the last time when Shen Qingru was pregnant, and it was a false pregnancy, the palace had not heard such good news for a long time.
As an emperor, Xiao Yu was naturally extremely happy that his concubine was pregnant. And most importantly, the pregnant person is Chen Fu, whom he now holds at the top of his heart. The feeling is incomparable.
"I have decided that October 15th is the birthday of Concubine Shu Gui. When all the concubines are present, I will announce the news of your pregnancy on that day."
It’s October 15th, and Shu Guipin’s birthday has been prepared for so long, and it’s only a few days away.
When Shen Fu thought of this, she couldn't help but look towards His Majesty.
At Concubine Shu's birthday party, the news that she was pregnant was announced?
Shen Fu felt her head go blank for a moment, and she didn't even know whether she was overthinking or His Majesty was thinking too simply.
Shu Guipin must hate her to the core now, and it would not be an exaggeration to get rid of her as soon as possible.
Now His Majesty is actually thinking of announcing the news of Concubine Shu’s pregnancy at her birthday banquet? !
Isn't this putting them both on the fire?
Shen Fu was in a daze, but when she looked at His Majesty's expression, she saw that what he said was not a lie.
This incident was so bizarre that Shen Fu even forgot what she was going to do next for a moment.
However, His Majesty, who was standing by, saw that Chen Fu had not spoken for a long time, so he stood up and poured a cup of tea and brought it to Chen Fu.
"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Or is the baby in your belly kicking you?"
Chen Fu raised her head immediately when she heard the sound, saw the teacup in front of her, and reached out to take it.
"No way! Your Majesty is just worrying too much." Chen Fu took the teacup casually. The fetus in her belly couldn't die so fast even if it was real, let alone a fake one.
The fetus starts kicking before it’s three months old? There's no such big baby.
Shen Fu put down the teacup with a hint of hesitation on her face. She looked at the Emperor opposite her, wondering how to say it.
Shen Fu was already prepared when she came, but when the words came to her lips she still couldn't say them. His Majesty had always been moody, and if she said something wrong, Shen Fu herself didn't dare to imagine what would be waiting for her.
"I was just thinking that Your Majesty hasn't accompanied me for meals for a long time." Chen Fu took the teacup handed to her by Your Majesty, lowered her head, took a sip of tea, and casually changed the subject.
It would be better to make some preparations. If she rashly told the Emperor that she was framed, it would really be like a bet.
Moreover, if the person behind this is Concubine Rong, without absolute certainty, Shen Fu is now confessing to His Majesty, which may backfire.
By that time, instead of being cleared of all charges, he would be suspected of framing the imperial concubine.
That would be a waste of time.
"Are you hungry?" His Majesty asked softly.
Shen Fu nodded casually: "Some." She was now eager to put the subject aside.
Touching his belly, he said, "Maybe I haven't eaten much these days. I feel a little hungry after moving a little."
When His Majesty saw this, he was extremely happy.
Seeing that Chen Fu had finished her tea, she immediately raised her hand and waved to Lin An outside the door to come in: "Tell the imperial kitchen to prepare some delicious dishes."
When Lin An heard this, he raised his head and glanced in the direction of Chen Fu imperceptibly.
Normally, this time is not the time for His Majesty to have dinner, and today is really unusual, as the dinner is served at this time.
There is no need to think about it, it must be because of Miss Shen Fu.
Lin An didn't dare to reveal too much on his face. He forced a smile, bent his body and immediately retreated.
As soon as the news came out that His Majesty was going to have dinner, the imperial kitchen naturally began to prepare carefully.
After a while, the dishes from the imperial kitchen were delivered to the Qianqing Palace.
The Qianqing Palace is where the Emperor and his ministers hold meetings on weekdays. Even for dinner, they usually choose the west warm pavilion.
His Majesty has chosen this palace today, which is a precedent. Lin An ordered the eunuch to bring the rosewood table where the Emperor usually had his meals in the western warm room, and he also deliberately extinguished the spices in the incense burner to prevent the two scents from conflicting and diluting each other's fragrance.
Only after everything was arranged did Lin An bend over and carefully go forward to invite people.
"Eunuch Lin has put a lot of thought into this." Chen Fu looked at the dishes on the table. Most of the ten or so dishes were her favorites.
The people in the imperial kitchen didn't know that she was in the Palace of Heavenly Purity. Even if they knew, the only thing they cared about was whether the Emperor liked it or not. How could they care about the thoughts of a mere concubine like her?
The dishes on the table must have been ordered by Lin An.
Shen Fu smiled at Lin An with gratitude on her face.
Lin An bent his body with tears of gratitude and stepped back slightly to the side.
"I think it's really good." His Majesty was also standing aside and watching. It was cold in autumn, so Lin An asked the imperial kitchen to prepare a few dishes that Shen Fu liked to eat.
In addition, two pots were set up.
One pot is a spicy hot pot. The base soup is made from butter and bones, dried red peppers and green onions. When the low charcoal fire is lit, the red oil in the pot bubbles.
Another pot was placed specially on Chen Fu's side. The soup in the pot was clear, made by simmering bones and meat over low heat.
The meat on top was boiled until the bones were gone, and mushrooms were added to the soup. The soup turned into a milky white color and was so delicious that it almost made you want to swallow your tongue.
"Is this the pot?" Before Chen Fu entered the palace, she had heard people say that the nobles in Kyoto would cook in the winter.
But this pot is not something that ordinary people can eat. Chen Fu has only heard of it but has never used it.
So when I saw what was on the table, I was extremely curious.
"You have quite a bit of knowledge?" According to the palace rules, pots can only be made in autumn and winter.
Today is the first time this year.
Xiao Yu was just worried about what to get from the imperial kitchen, but now seeing Chen Fu so happy, his mood suddenly calmed down.
"Come and try it to see if it suits your taste." The Emperor was probably afraid that Chen Fu wouldn't know how to use it, so he picked up the silver chopsticks and first picked up a roll of mutton and put it into the three-fresh pot.
The mutton rolls were sliced as thin as a cicada's wing. As soon as they were put into the boiling pot, the hot water quickly changed the color of the meat slices.
Lin An was bending over, waiting to be served. But the Emperor dodged the plate in his hand with his wrist, and personally held the chopsticks and put them into Shen Fu's bowl: "Try it, see if you like it?"
Chen Fu looked at the obviously expectant look in His Majesty's eyes, and tried the meat slices in the bowl.
The meat slices have the fresh aroma of the soup when you put them in your mouth, and they are extremely tender compared to the mutton.
"I like it very much." After Chen Fu finished eating, she quickly took a handkerchief and gently wiped the corners of her lips.
"As long as you like it."
It was obvious that His Majesty was very happy and he didn't even want anyone to serve him. He waved his hand to let Lin An and others leave for the time being, and personally picked up food for Shen Fu with chopsticks.
"This mutton is very delicious, and the beef slices are even better." Xiao Yu glanced at Chen Fu:
"I notice that you have lost a lot of weight recently." The dress that Shen Fu was wearing was made before. She was several months pregnant but her belly had not grown yet.
"I seem to have lost some weight." Shen Fu reached out and gently stroked her belly.
She was going to bring this up today, but when the time came she didn't know how to start.
"Your Majesty, do you feel that my belly hasn't grown at all?" Chen Fu asked His Majesty tentatively, hoping that His Majesty could hear her hidden meaning.
She was in a difficult position to speak up, for if the Emperor found out first, she would still have a way to deal with it.
"It's not growing." His Majesty casually glanced at Shen Fu's belly, and put another piece of meat in Shen Fu's bowl.
"That's why I asked you to eat more. You are so thin now, and the fetus in your belly will not have enough nutrition."
"When your belly gets bigger, we'll see what you can do."
Lin An and the palace servants were standing aside. Seeing the Emperor being served at his beck and call, he could not help but smile.
This is the first time that His Majesty has served someone. In the entire palace, I'm afraid only Miss Chen Fu can make His Majesty do this.
His Majesty did not hear the mysterious meaning behind Shen Fu's words, and Shen Fu did not find an opportunity to speak to His Majesty afterwards.
Shen Fu was so uncomfortable during the meal.
She came here today to discuss matters with His Majesty, not to have a meal.
No matter how well the meal was prepared, Shen Fu ate it rather carelessly.
After dinner, Lin An and his men quickly cleared the table.
Lin An opened the window a crack and asked someone to relight the incense burner. Only then did the smell in the room gradually dissipate.
The palace maids brought some digestive tea, and the Emperor brought a bowl and chatted with Shen Fu.
At this time, there was a noise at the door: "Your Majesty, the eunuch from the Jingshifang is here."
When Chen Fu heard this, she paused holding the teacup and subconsciously looked at His Majesty.
The women in the harem are all His Majesty's concubines. Whenever His Majesty wants to go to any palace, the people from the Jingshifang will summon them.
When Chen Fu was in favor before, the servants from the Ministry of Internal Affairs came to the door countless times.
But today, she heard the servants from the Jingshifang come to His Majesty and ask Him to flip the cards. This was the first time.
Shen Fuke didn't want to hear a word, she put down the teacup in her hand, and felt that she couldn't drink a single sip of this digestive tea:
"Which concubine's palace is your Majesty going to visit today? The eunuch from the Jingshifang is still waiting at the door."
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Xiao Yu waved his hand and was just thinking of asking Lin An to ask the people outside to go out.
The war in the northwest has been intense these days, and he has been so busy in the court that he has no time to eat, so how can he have time to visit his concubines?
Besides, he had always doted on Shen Fu every day before, and now Shen Fu was pregnant. It’s not that he hasn’t thought about going to other people’s place.
But Shu Guipin was still being punished, and if he went to see Chen Fu, she would definitely be angry. Concubine Rong served me well, but she was too attentive, which made me lose interest.
The following concubines were either too dull or not interesting enough.
His figure and appearance were not even comparable to Shen Fu's, and he really didn't want to let himself down.
After all, it is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but it is difficult to go from extravagance to
After eating good food, you naturally can't go back to eating those light porridge and side dishes.
"How could I call you..." How could I call you concubine?
His Majesty waved his hand and was about to order Lin An to lead his men away, but the words had just reached his lips when he thought of something and swallowed them back.
"I haven't been to the harem for a long time." Xiao Yu rubbed the jade ring on his fingertips.
Chen Fu looked at it and saw that the one with white jade that His Majesty had used before had been used for a long time.
I don’t know when I put on this one today, it’s made of jade and is as green as a lake.
Shen Fu's expression flickered: "Hearing Your Majesty's words, do you have a plan in mind?"
As she spoke, she squinted her eyes and looked carefully at His Majesty.
Chen Fu didn't think that His Majesty would do this, but she couldn't think of the reason why His Majesty said that.
"Not really." Xiao Yu was still thinking about how Chen Fu had just been indifferent to him.
He pondered in his mouth and deliberately said, "I just don't know where to go, my beloved concubine, why don't you give me some advice?"
Is His Majesty crazy?
Before Shen Fu could speak, Lin An, who was standing in the corner, couldn't help but raise his head.
He stared at His Majesty with eyes wide open. What is Your Majesty talking about?
Chen Fu was also stunned and looked carefully at the Emperor's eyes.
When I saw the smile flash across his eyes, I immediately understood that His Majesty did it on purpose.
His Majesty wants to make her jealous.
Men...After Shen Fu understood in her heart, she almost couldn't help laughing.
Doesn’t His Majesty want to see her jealous? Then she would eat it in front of His Majesty.
“Boom…”
Chen Fu deliberately raised her hand and put the teacup back on the table: "It turns out that I am an eyesore."
"I have eaten my dinner tonight and have resolved my dream. I am not feeling well and cannot serve Your Majesty, so there is no need for me to stay here."
After she finished speaking, she walked away. Behind her, His Majesty tried to grab Chen Fu again, but this time Chen Fu pretended to be angry and waved His Majesty's palm away.
Shen Fu didn't even look behind her, she left quickly without looking back.
Behind him, His Majesty was lying on the soft couch, with his hand raised and pinching his eyebrows. Under his narrow eyes, there was a smile in his eyes.
His Majesty watched Chen Fu leave with a smile on his face.
Lin An couldn't recover for a long time until Shen Fu's figure disappeared.
His Majesty had a smile on his face. He didn't look anxious at all. Instead, he had a smiling face.
Miss Shen Fu has run away!
"Your Majesty." Lin An really couldn't help it.
His Majesty could really laugh. He leaned over and reminded softly, "Ms. Chen Fu is very angry right now. If anything happens to her while she is pregnant..."
The baby in the belly is no joke.
If His Majesty doesn't go over to coax her now, it will be difficult to coax her later.
"What do you know?" Xiao Yu watched Chen Fu disappear with a smile on his face:
"How can she be angry? She is clearly jealous."
As His Majesty spoke, he held the armrest with one hand. The slender body stood up, standing straight like a cedar.
He raised his boots and quickly chased after Chen Fu, saying proudly:
"In less than half an hour, I will be able to coax her into submission!"
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