Soon after the Emperor and the Prime Minister left Yongning Palace, the Empress Dowager hurried over. As soon as she entered the bedroom, she inquired about Jiang Meiyu's health with concern, asked about her well-being, and even personally held her hand and looked at her carefully.
Seeing Jiang Meiyu's pale face and exhausted expression, the Queen Mother felt deeply distressed and quickly asked Nanny Dai to bring Jiang Meiyu the nourishing tonics she had prepared long ago. At the same time, the Queen Mother also praised Madam Jiang for her attentive care of her daughter and rewarded them with many precious jewels and tonics to express her recognition and gratitude.
The Empress Dowager, fully aware of Madam Jiang's meticulous care for Jiang Meiyu, specifically instructed her to take good care of her and ensure a safe and smooth birth of the heir. She also assured her that whatever Jiang Meiyu needed, she and the Emperor would do their utmost to satisfy her. Finally, she sternly warned the servants of Yongning Palace: "You must be extremely vigilant in protecting your master. If anything happens to the heir, no one will escape responsibility!" With these words, the Empress Dowager, accompanied by Nanny Dai, returned to Cining Palace.
After the Queen Mother left, everyone in Yongning Palace breathed a sigh of relief, but they soon realized that their master was not safe, so they all cheered up and did their own work seriously to avoid any mistakes.
Days passed like this, and before long, Jiang Meiyu was over four months pregnant, her belly beginning to show. The emperor would spend every night in Yongning Palace, speaking to Jiang Meiyu's slightly swollen belly, as if communicating with the child inside. Jiang Meiyu was delighted, for as a modern person, she understood the importance of prenatal education and felt the emperor had done a great job; he was truly a competent father.
That evening, just after the hour of You, Emperor Wu of Yan came to Yongning Palace to have dinner with Jiang Meiyu. Since Jiang Meiyu's mother was there, in order to avoid making her feel nervous during dinner, the emperor had been eating in the Yangxin Palace these days, and only came here to sleep at night. However, today was a little unusual. The emperor came here to have dinner because he had something special to tell Jiang Meiyu. He looked at Jiang Meiyu tenderly and said softly, "Yu'er, your shop has been found." Jiang Meiyu's face lit up with joy when she heard this, and she responded excitedly, "Really? That's great! I have to go and see where it is."
"No, it's inconvenient for you because you're pregnant. I've asked Chenfeng to do it beautifully, so you don't have to worry. As soon as the embroidery comes out, we can open the shop immediately." The emperor said gently but seriously.
"Your Majesty, please! Brother Hanqin, Brother Hanqin..." Jiang Meiyu begged in a coquettish voice. The emperor couldn't stand it anymore. His whole body was burning hot, as if he was being fried in a frying pan.
"Yu'er, Yu'er..." The emperor kissed those red lips without saying a word. This kiss almost made Jiang Meiyu unable to breathe.
"Yu'er, I have already asked the imperial physician, and he said that you can do exercise after three months of pregnancy, is that okay?" The emperor's ears turned red, and Jiang Meiyu's face was even more rosy at this time, with a pink and tender face and swollen red lips, which were so tempting.
His whole body was hot, as if he was in a sea of fire.
The emperor's kiss was as gentle as the spring breeze, yet filled with endless passion. He held Jiang Meiyu tightly in his arms, making it impossible for her to breathe.
Jiang Meiyu's face flushed and her eyes were full of shyness, but she still responded bravely: "Okay, Brother Hanqin, I miss you too...but my request just now..." She bit her lip slightly, and seemed a little embarrassed to continue.
The emperor chuckled, gently stroked her face, and whispered, "Okay, I promise you." His eyes were full of pampering and love.
As the emperor finished speaking, a blushing, heart-pounding sound suddenly emanated from the inner hall. This sound continued, sometimes high-pitched, sometimes low, like a beautiful symphony. However, only two people could appreciate the beauty of this concert.
Time ticked by, and before they knew it, it was already past the hour of Yin. By this point, the emperor and Jiang Meiyu were both sweating profusely. Their bodies clung to each other, feeling each other's warmth. The emperor gently kissed Jiang Meiyu's forehead, then embraced her and fell asleep together.
The next day, Emperor Wu of Yan attended his usual early court session, while Jiang Meiyu slept until noon. Normally, during cold weather, the Empress exempted everyone from paying respects to the Empress. But now that spring had arrived, everyone had resumed their daily routine. However, ever since Jiang Meiyu became pregnant, the Emperor had exempted her from paying respects to the Empress. After all, protecting her unborn child was paramount for Jiang Meiyu. So, she didn't bother pretending to be virtuous or diligent; a little extra sleep was naturally welcome.
When Jiang Meiyu slowly opened her eyes, she saw Chen Yu standing outside the curtain.
"Master, you're awake! Let me help you get dressed." Chen Yu said softly.
Jiang Meiyu rubbed her eyes and asked with a smile: "Chenyu, when did you come back?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Yu quickly walked to the bedside, knelt down, and said with a guilty look on her face, "Your Majesty, please punish me! It was because I failed to protect you that you were poisoned."
Jiang Meiyu quickly sat up, reached out her hand to help Chenyu up, and gently comforted her: "Chenyu, get up quickly, I have never blamed you. This time I was poisoned completely intentionally, and it has nothing to do with you." As she said that, she gently patted Chenyu's shoulder to show that she did not blame her.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. This is the clothes that the Emperor asked me to prepare. Would you please try them on?" Chen Yu presented it with both hands, her tone filled with excitement and anticipation.
Jiang Meiyu took the clothes with a smile and gently stroked the soft fabric. She knew that this was specially prepared for her by the emperor. He was always so thoughtful and made people feel very warm.
"Well, thank you Chenyu, I like it very much." Jiang Meiyu said gently.
After putting on this gorgeous dress, Jiang Meiyu turned around in front of the mirror. Her bulging belly was well covered and she nodded with satisfaction. She saw Chen Yu looking at her with joy and couldn't help laughing.
"Jiang Meiyu knew that she was going out of the palace, and the emperor specially prepared clothes and a veil for her." This departure from the palace was kept secret, and even the empress dowager and Madam Jiang did not know about it. Not to mention that he was afraid of worrying them. After all, she was pregnant with a prince, and she was a thorn in the eyes of many people. This time, the emperor sent twenty secret guards to protect Jiang Meiyu, all of whom were top-notch masters.
A warm feeling welled up in Jiang Meiyu's heart. She understood the emperor's care and love for her. Although this trip out of the palace was full of unknowns, with the emperor's arrangements, she believed that everything would go smoothly.
"Let's go, let's go." Jiang Meiyu said to Chen Yu.
Chen Yu nodded and helped Jiang Meiyu out of the room. When they arrived at the door, a luxurious carriage had been waiting for a long time. Jiang Meiyu stepped into the carriage, feeling a little excited. She was looking forward to her shop making a lot of money.
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