Chapter 301 The Visit Ends
"Am I a vegetarian? Why do I need you to protect me? Only when we work together as husband and wife can we make the future better, right?"
"yes."
Guilt flashed in Li Chengxiu's eyes.
"But other people's wives don't have to work as hard as you do. You should have taken good care of the baby while you were pregnant, but I didn't. I had no choice but to let you work with me while you were pregnant.
My eldest brother said that the messy follow-up arrangements in the harem are enough to keep you busy for a while, and I can't dump my work on you anymore."
He tried to force a relaxed smile.
"Don't worry about me, wife. As the old saying goes, things will work out in time. If I can't finish the work here, I can always find someone to help.
You should take care of the harem affairs first, and then take care of your health and take good care of our son. Your man will take care of the rest, it's okay!"
Jiang Wan held his face with both hands, staring into his eyes and asked.
"That's not right, Li Chengxiu. This is totally unlike you. According to your previous logic, if I was willing to help you with the work, you would jump for joy. What's wrong now?"
"Nothing, it's just that I have to take care of my wife. I'm a man of eight feet tall, a real man. I won't be tired if I do more work. I can't rely on my wife for everything..."
As soon as this familiar accent came out, his wife immediately raised her eyebrows.
"Did my father tell you?"
"hold head high."
Li Chengxiu hugged his wife with his backhand, rubbed his chin on the top of her head, and spoke in a tender and affectionate tone.
"I think so too. Now that my parents and brother are gone, you and the child are the only ones I have in this world. I'm afraid I'll cause you too much worry and worry, and that you might be in danger one day. Sister Wan, please don't scare me, okay?"
"Fool."
Jiang Wan sighed, reached out his hand, slipped it under the other person's arm, and gently patted his shoulders a few times to give him some reassurance.
"Okay, I get it. After all, the baby is only about two months away from being born. If you still need help then, I can come and help you, okay?"
"Um!"
After Li Chengxiu responded with all his strength, he smiled and spoke with a feigned ease.
"Maybe I'll have learned it by then. Big Brother is looking for a teacher for me among the civil and military officials in the court. You know how smart and talented I am. Maybe it won't be long before the court is completely under my control.
By then, your child will be born, and I'll have sorted things out. We can continue to live like we did in Dongling Mansion. Your court, your horse, you can do whatever you want with it!"
"Boasting again."
"I really mean it."
"Okay, okay, then put your sincerity aside for now, Your Majesty, it's time to eat."
Reaching out to pull the person away from him, Jiang Wan stood up and called out to the outside of the palace gate. Hongzhu and Hongxiu, who were waiting respectfully outside, came in directly to set the table.
The emperor and empress moved to the side of the dining table. There was no capable eunuch standing by to serve them, so the emperor and empress had to do it themselves.
"My dear, Grand Steward Wang is gone, and you don't have a Grand Steward in Qianyuan Palace. What should we do?"
"It's not a big deal. It's fine without it. I've been with Li Song for so many years that I'm used to it. If there's anything, I can just tell him. Why do I need a eunuch?"
As the emperor himself doesn't care, so Jiang Wan, who has a modern soul, naturally would not deliberately promote this castration culture.
"It's up to you whether it's convenient or not. Anyway, there aren't many masters in the harem right now, so there's really no need to bring in more people to serve as eunuchs."
"Isn't it? We don't have much food left, so every bit we save is a good thing. Wife, try this sweet-scented osmanthus lotus root. It's sweet but not greasy and tastes great."
Li Chengxiu was as caring as ever. He didn't even take a bite of the food himself as he was only thinking about his wife.
"Eat by yourself and leave me alone. I've already had some dessert and I'm not that hungry now."
"It's time for dinner, how can you not eat? Even if adults can bear it, children will get hungry too. Eat a little and keep me company..."
Even though they had entered the palace and become the noble emperor and empress, they were still just like before, doing the most ordinary couple in the world. No matter what would happen in the future, at least they were still happy now.
Hongxiu, who was ordered to guard the door, secretly glanced inside, then smiled with relief.
"Don't break the rules."
"Oh, I get it. Sister Hongzhu, you're so annoying."
"You find me annoying when I'm telling you the rules. If I don't serve the Empress anymore, who will still nag you?"
"Where are you going to be if you're not in front of the Empress? Things have already gotten this bad, and you're still not at peace, Aunt Hongzhu?"
She deliberately prolonged the last four words, which made Hongzhu so angry that she rolled her eyes and glared at her.
"Are you asking for a beating?"
"No, no, I was just kidding, Sister Hongzhu, please spare me..."
The two sisters exchanged a few words in a low voice, but both of them had a comfortable smile on their faces. If the master lives well, they, as servants, can also live well, right?
After lunch, they spent some time in Qianyuan Hall. After the Emperor drank several bowls of chicken soup for the soul, the Empress led her people back to the harem.
Thinking that there seemed to be no urgent matters to deal with at the moment, he strolled into Concubine Liang's Jing'an Palace.
Since the national mourning began, the princesses have all moved back to their respective mothers' palaces. This was probably out of the Emperor and Empress's goodwill, as they wanted the princesses to comfort their mothers.
Jing'an Palace has never been very lively. It was not very noticeable when the late emperor was alive, let alone now that Concubine Liang has become Concubine Dowager Liang?
Upon hearing the news that the Queen was coming, the mother and daughter hurried to the gate of the courtyard to greet her.
"The Queen is here?"
"Good mother and concubine, peace."
Jiang Wan raised her hand to salute, but Concubine Liang came over quickly and held her hand.
"Queen, please don't be so polite. I am just a concubine's mother and cannot accept your courtesy."
"You are worrying too much, Concubine Liang. You are a serious elder, and etiquette cannot be abolished."
"It's good that you're thoughtful. You're carrying the inheritance of my Dayu state in your belly, so you must not be careless! Come sit down with me in my room and I'll tell you."
It would be a lie to say that he wasn't happy that the current queen was willing to treat him with such courtesy. Concubine Liang smiled gently, but her attitude was so strong that she refused to let him salute. Jiang Wan had no choice but to give up.
As soon as he stood up, the graceful princess standing next to him immediately bowed politely.
"Jianing meets the Empress Dowager!"
"No need to be so polite, Jianing, please get up quickly."
"Thank you, Madam Queen."
This princess from a wealthy family is indeed a kind-hearted one. Although her appearance is not particularly outstanding, she has a gentle and quiet temperament. You can tell at first glance that she must be a good girl.
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