Chapter 465 Birthday
The fact that his wife had lent money privately was also exposed, and the emperor was furious for a while. Not only did he not get promoted, but he was demoted several levels in succession by the emperor in anger.
When Zheng Lan found out, he was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. He hurried back to share the good news with Qiao Yu.
Since the misunderstanding was resolved, Qiao Yu and Zheng Lan's relationship has become even closer than before.
The couple loved each other and lived in harmony. A year later, Qiao Yu finally became pregnant again.
Zheng Lan hurried home from the yamen and faced Qiao Yu with a red face.
"Husband, I'm pregnant again."
Zheng Ci was sitting in the courtyard drinking tea when a small figure approached from a distance and bowed to her in a formal manner.
"mother."
After Pei Jue turned two years old, he grew at an amazing rate.
Not only has he grown taller, but his baby fat has also disappeared, and his features and eyebrows look more and more like Pei Ji.
Pei Ji's facial features are gentle, and he looks kind even when he's not smiling.
Pei Jue didn't smile, but there was a hint of coldness in his expression.
Zheng Ci looked at him and smiled for a long time, "You're just pretending to be serious. Don't act like that when you get home."
The aloofness and politeness on Zheng Jue's face collapsed, and he cried, "Mom, how could you expose me?"
"A wise child is better than a mother."
For some reason, Pei Jue became a little cold and aloof when he grew up, and didn't like to socialize with others. However, because of his status and various other reasons, no matter where he went, there were always many people who wanted to establish a good relationship with him.
Over time, he could only keep silent and hope that others would give up.
This move did make some people give up, but there were also some who rose to the challenge.
"You came back so early, are you hiding from the one from the Lu family?"
Pei Jue nodded helplessly, "He talks too much, and it's annoying for my son to listen to him."
Zheng Ci chuckled softly, "Okay, you must be tired. Go change your clothes and have some snacks. The kitchen has made something you like."
Pei Jue responded, then turned around and greeted Wanxiang and Tianer.
"Two aunts."
Looking at the young man's back, the two laughed and said, "Young Master, you've grown up so fast. Last year you were short and stocky, but now you're this tall."
Pei Jue is indeed taller than ordinary people.
"Well, maybe he takes after his father."
When Pei Ji was a child, he stood out among the crowd because of his tall stature.
After changing his clothes, Pei Jue sat there obediently and ate snacks. As a result, Qiao Yu, who was pregnant, came to visit and brought Zheng Tang with her.
The two grew up together. Pei Jue had no siblings, so she treated this older sister as her own. Zheng Tang was also very kind to Pei Jue, and the two had a very good relationship.
"The two of them, from childhood to adulthood, have a relationship as close as siblings."
Qiao Yu was also happy to let her daughter be friends with Pei Jue. She didn't know when the baby in her belly would grow up. Zheng Tang would see it grow up and have Pei Jue to protect her in the future. This would be more reliable than the baby in her belly whose gender was still unknown.
"He's been complaining for a while now, asking why Sister Zheng Tang doesn't come to play with him."
"Zheng Tang is the same. She always talks about her brother at home."
Zheng Ci took a look at her belly and said, "Speaking of which, your belly is a little too big."
Qiao Yu lowered her head and touched her belly. "Yes, it's a little big. The doctor said I might be carrying twins."
This scared Zheng Ci, "Luckily this is your second time. If it was your first time with twins, it would have been too dangerous."
Qiao Yu knew the dangers of having twins, and seeing Zheng Ci so worried, she couldn't help but feel anxious, "Is it really that dangerous?"
Zheng Ci did not hide it from her and told her the dangers of having twins.
Especially since there are only two babies in a twin's womb, if they are oversupplemented, they may suffer from difficult labor. Qiao Yu was so scared that he subconsciously pushed the snack in his hand away and dared not eat it.
As they were talking, Le Yi also came. She was pregnant and gave birth to a son, who is now almost one year old.
The little guy is cute and not shy.
She is fair and white, with facial features like Le Yi, a delicate and pretty child.
The emperor is a kind person. Considering that the imperial concubine and Prince Yu had been relatively honest during their imprisonment, he allowed Le Yi to meet them last year, which helped him to ease his longing for them.
Le Yi became much happier and more cheerful.
"You're all here."
This was not the first time Le Yi and Qiao Yu met, so they were not restrained at all.
Hearing Zheng Ci and Qiao Yu's concerns, Le Yi glanced at her belly and agreed. "You do need to be careful, but your belly isn't that big right now, so there's no need to be so scared."
Speaking of this, she added, "The Queen is pregnant and will give birth around the end of the year."
Everyone knows that the emperor loves the queen so much that he has never allowed any of the concubines in the harem to get pregnant. This is to keep his first child in the central palace.
"But, if this baby is a princess, I'm afraid the emperor won't be able to continue suppressing his concubines from getting pregnant and having children."
It’s been three years.
The harem had been silent for three years, waiting for the Queen's baby.
The emperor and empress were deeply in love, but they also felt helpless.
"The Emperor is truly affectionate."
The three of them chatted for a while and then dispersed.
In the evening, Pei Ji accompanied Zheng Ci in the room, talking and reading. They changed into comfortable casual clothes, drank fruit water, and occasionally chatted with each other.
Talking about the relationship between the emperor and the empress, Pei Ji was also very emotional, "The emperor's feelings for the empress, I have seen with my own eyes, are unique in the palace."
Zheng Ci couldn't help but be curious. "Do you think the emperor is grateful for the queen's company or does he really like her?"
Thinking of the way the emperor looked at the queen, Pei Ji said with certainty, "The emperor truly loves the queen."
Zheng Ci nodded, "It's really rare."
The previous emperor's treatment of the empress wasn't bad, but he certainly wasn't deeply in love with her either. This emperor, however, was different; his treatment of the empress was beyond reproach.
Now if we talk about who is favored in the harem, it must be the queen.
"How do you want to celebrate your birthday this year?"
Zheng Ci was stunned for a moment, "My birthday is coming soon."
Pei Ji laughed and put down the book in his hand, "You didn't really forget it, did you?"
"I forgot. There have been too many things happening this year." Zheng Ci rubbed her forehead. Suddenly, a pair of warm hands climbed up her shoulders from behind and squeezed them with measured strength.
"Is the strength comfortable?"
"Comfortable."
"Thanks a lot."
Zheng Ci smiled and said, "Hard? Not hard."
She is very happy on days like this.
"If you don't want a big celebration for your birthday this year, we can just invite some close friends to celebrate with us."
"Well, call my parents, brother, sister-in-law, and Le Yi and Lin Huo. Wan Xiang and Tian Er are also indispensable. Let's all get together."
Zheng Ci said this, and suddenly sighed, "Tell me, am I getting old? Why do I talk like an old lady?"
Pei Ji paused, "Nonsense, you're only twenty-six."
"Twenty-six will be thirty in a few years. Time flies."
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