"Yes. By the way, the princess is staying with Young Master Lin, so it's not easy to see her on ordinary days. I was thinking that Rou'er should go there and check on the princess's situation for the prince."
Yi Zexuan glanced at her, unsure of her thoughts, but still refused.
"The journey is long and his place is remote. Besides, I will visit the princess when I pass through, so you don't need to worry about these things."
Xue Yurou obediently agreed. It wasn't easy to go anywhere from the palace, so where did this "on the way" idea come from? Xue Yurou knew perfectly well what was going on, but she could only see through it without saying it.
"Alright, you may go back now. I have other matters to attend to."
"Your Highness has stopped entrusting Rou'er with many tasks. Is it because Rou'er isn't doing them well enough?"
Yi Zexuan reached out and patted her shoulder: "You don't need to think too much. It's just that the things that have happened recently are beyond the capabilities of a weak woman like you. When there are things you can do, I can't let you go to waste since you're so capable."
Xue Yurou covered her mouth and smiled, saying, "Alright then, Your Highness, you're busy. I'll head back now."
"Miss, Lord Zhang's wife is hosting a garden party, and she just sent someone to invite you. This is the invitation card."
Upon hearing this, Xue Yurou borrowed the visiting card, opened it, and took a look.
"tomorrow?"
The maid hummed in agreement.
Do you know who's going?
"I heard that many young men and women of similar age to Miss were invited."
Xue Yurou chuckled, "This isn't a garden party at all; it's clearly a search for a husband for his daughter."
The maid covered her mouth and chuckled, "But who doesn't know Zhang Meier's temperament? Even if Lord Zhang is powerful, who would dare to take her?"
"You can't say that. Everyone has their own preferences. Maybe some people like her."
The maid nodded and said, "But everyone knows that she is in love with Young Master Lin. If Zhang Meier finds out tomorrow, who knows what kind of trouble she will cause."
"This is not something we need to worry about."
"Yes. Will the princess keep her appointment tomorrow?"
Xue Yurou nodded and said, "Of course."
Meanwhile, inside the imperial palace in the capital.
"How is it?" the emperor asked.
"It is indeed a pregnancy test, but the Empress is of advanced age, so it may be difficult for her to give birth."
Upon hearing this, the Emperor and Empress exchanged a glance, both of them very worried.
"It's alright. As long as you tell me how to recuperate, I will do my best to cooperate with you. As long as you can successfully give birth to the dragon prince, that's all that matters."
"With proper care, it will indeed get much better, but..."
The Empress frowned: "No need for 'just,' you just need to assist me in protecting the pregnancy."
The emperor frowned and said, "Empress, while a legitimate son is important, your health is also very important. It would be best not to force yourself."
Upon hearing this, the Empress shook her head: "Since he has come, let him be born peacefully. Xiao Wu has already been married off to a distant land for political reasons, and no more legitimate sons can be established in the palace. For the sake of the country, suffering a little is nothing."
The Emperor nodded and said, "Since my beloved concubine has made up her mind, then you should take good care of the Empress. When the Empress gives birth to a healthy child, I will promote you and make you rich, and I will bestow upon you a mansion."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will do my best to take good care of Your Highness."
The emperor grunted in agreement and waved his hand, signaling him to leave.
After he left, the emperor asked, "Before Xiao Wu left, she also hoped that we could have another son. Now that she knows that she will soon have a sister and a brother, she will be overjoyed."
The Empress smiled slightly: "Of course, it's time to tell her that His Majesty's decree can also be sent over there."
The emperor hummed in agreement: "If Xiao Wu finds out, I wonder if he'll cause a scene."
"The Regent can control Xiao Wu, and Xiao Wu knows the importance of the matter. Even if she makes a fuss, she won't go too far. It's just a pity that my Xiao Wu is definitely not as well off over there as she is here."
"I will provide her with another dowry and allocate some silver to expand the Prince's mansion."
The Empress sighed softly, "From now on, we can only meet once a year. Let's try to make up for it in any way we can."
"Alright, alright, stop being so sad. It's not like we'll never see each other again."
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