Wei Wangqing felt extremely nervous, but she couldn't say for sure. What if it wasn't true? Wouldn't that have made Ayan's hopes dashed?
Finally, the imperial physician arrived with his medical kit.
For the first time, Wei Wangqing felt that the imperial physician had arrived so slowly.
Seeing the imperial physician required bowing, but Wei Wangqing quickly said, "Don't bow yet, come and see the Empress."
Chen Zhiyan asked his wife why she was in such a hurry today, assuring her that he was alright.
The imperial physician examined her for a long time, probably to confirm something more?
a long time.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty, the Empress is pregnant."
Wei Wangqing's lips instantly curled up. Just as expected.
Television has proven me right; art does indeed imitate life!
Chen Zhiyan was still in a daze. He finally had a child?
After so long without getting pregnant, he was starting to wonder if there was something wrong with him.
If his wife hadn't kept saying there was no rush and it would depend on fate, he would definitely have found some medicine to take.
He looked up at his wife, who was still immersed in joy.
The eunuchs saw the two most honored people in the land smiling like fools, so they dared not look any longer.
"My lady," Chen Zhiyan called out.
Wei Wangqing then came to her senses; she had just started thinking about what name to give the child.
Chen Zhiyan chuckled.
Well, you actually dare to laugh at me!
Wei Wangqing turned his head away from him, "Rewards, generous rewards. The monthly salary of those serving in Fengwu Palace will be tripled. They must all serve the Empress well and must not make the slightest mistake."
"Yes." The people below were overjoyed. Serving the Queen was such a good job, no wonder everyone was fighting tooth and nail for it.
But it was impossible to serve her closely, as the Empress was always surrounded by people brought from the Princess's residence.
Wei Wangqing dismissed the servants and sat alone with Chen Zhiyan.
"Thank you, Ayan, I'm so happy."
Chen Zhiyan said with a smile, "This is what I should do."
"I mean, thank you for giving me a home. You know, I was just a passerby here, unable to fit in, but you gave me a little home. Now, we have children, and our little home is about to become a big family."
Chen Zhiyan also hugged Wei Wangqing, saying, "My wife, I will always be with you, forever."
So, please don't leave, okay?
"Mmm." The two embraced tightly.
Wei Wangqing felt incredibly full inside, as if his heart was filled with something.
The next morning, all the officials knew that the Empress was pregnant. Wei Wangqing had no intention of hiding it, as it was a good thing and should be shared by the whole country.
The ministers were mostly delighted, for only with an heir could the emperor's throne be secure.
However, another minister seized the opportunity to suggest, "Your Majesty, the Empress is pregnant and unable to serve you. Why not expand the harem so that Your Majesty will have no worries about the future?"
Many ministers then reconsidered the matter.
Wei Wangqing sneered. "That sounds nice, but all you want is to send your son into the palace so you can get a share of the profits."
"What will you do if I do not choose?"
"Your Majesty, you mustn't! Procreation is a matter of great importance to the nation. Your Majesty must not act recklessly!"
"Haven't I already been procreating?" she said, making herself sound like a birthing machine.
"This, this..." The minister was speechless for a moment.
“But His Majesty has few children!” another minister added.
"How can such a thing be accomplished overnight?" Wei Wangqing really didn't want to discuss her marital life with a group of ministers, but for her, family matters were national matters, and Wei Wangqing was helpless.
"Alright, let's discuss this later. It's too early now. Let's wait until after the mourning period."
She would wait as long as she could, and take the opportunity to gain control of the situation in the court. Then, no one would be able to force her anymore!
By the way, the imperial examination system can also be put on the agenda.
She needs talented people, and she also needs her own team.
"Is everything prepared for Kai Enke?"
At this moment, the Vice Minister of Rites came out and reported, "Your Majesty, everything is ready."
"Hmm, very good. Pass the order down that there must be no cheating in the imperial examinations or officials protecting each other."
"Yes." It seems His Majesty attaches great importance to this imperial examination!
After the morning court session this day, Wei Wangqing ordered someone to go to the Chen residence to bring Chen Jun here.
Firstly, it's to let Ayan meet his family, and secondly, it's to let Chen's father teach him some experience.
Ayan must be very happy.
Chen Zhiyan was indeed very happy to see his father.
"Yan'er."
Chen Zhiyan hurriedly stood up to greet him, "Father."
"Oh dear, sit down, sit down! How can someone who's pregnant be so unruly?"
Chen Zhiyan smiled shyly, "Why is Father here?"
"Who else could it be? Of course, His Majesty sent me."
Chen Zhiyan smiled sweetly.
Mr. Chen smiled and said, "My son is blessed."
He had heard it all in his residence; the ministers had repeatedly advised His Majesty to take concubines, but His Majesty had refused each time.
Everyone knows that this mourning period is just an excuse; what new emperor observes mourning for the late emperor for so long?
Everyone is praising him now, their words full of envy, saying that the Chen family has raised a good son who has soared to great heights!
"Yes, His Majesty treats me very well."
If it were before, when Yan'er was pregnant, Chen's father would definitely have advised him to send his servants to the Emperor. But now he can see that his son is very fortunate, and this daughter-in-law is different from others.
Therefore, she had to advise her son not to let anyone take advantage of him during his pregnancy.
“I know, Father, my wife wouldn’t do that.”
"You silly child, His Majesty may not be capable of such things, but he is afraid that others might have such intentions, and you can't guard against them all."
"Men have so many thoughts on their minds. It's only because His Majesty dotes on you that you haven't seen them." Father Chen was also gratified; his son was luckier than him.
"I will be careful." Thinking of this, Chen Zhiyan's face also darkened.
He'd already gotten through it all before, so he'd never let anyone climb into his bed while he was pregnant.
"Do you have any adverse symptoms?" Chen's father recalled the hardships he had endured when his son was a child, but it was all worth it.
"It's alright. Apart from feeling a bit nauseous yesterday, I'm fine as long as I avoid rich, fatty foods."
"Yes, you should be careful. You can't eat a lot of foods that clash with your diet."
"My wife has assigned someone to manage these matters, and the imperial physician will take my pulse every day, so Father, please rest assured."
His Majesty has indeed considered things very thoroughly, so his father doesn't need to worry about it at all.
"What do you mean 'don't worry'?" Wei Wangqing also came over. She would come over every day at noon to have lunch with Ayan, but today she came early because she knew that Chen's father was coming.
Mr. Chen hurriedly stood up and bowed.
Wei Wangqing reached out to help him up, saying, "Father, there's no need for such formalities."
Mr. Chen was truly flattered. He had only heard rumors, and he never expected that His Majesty would still call him father.
After all, things are different now than before; she is now Her Majesty!
Seeing that his son didn't bow at all and seemed to take it for granted, Mr. Chen felt a little dizzy.
This isn't just pampering, it's practically heaven-defying!
I used to think the rumors were exaggerated, but now it seems they were understated.
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