Before long, Yuwen Zheng unfastened the gold chain.
Ahri also put the gold chain in a box, and when no one was looking, she took the gold chain into the system space.
Time slipped away silently as Ahri whispered sweet nothings to Yuwen Zheng every day.
When Ah Li was about to give birth, she still had the mind to ask Yuwen Zheng, "Your Majesty, has my sister given birth?"
"Yes, she's given birth."
Yuwen Zheng didn't care about other people's affairs at all. He was currently inspecting the crib that had just been delivered, which would be used for the newborn baby.
Ahri said, "It's been several months since I last visited my sister."
"We'll go after you give birth."
After Yuwen Zheng finished speaking, seeing that Ah Li did not move, he turned around and looked at Ah Li.
Usually at this time, Ahri would come over and hug him, and then try to bargain with him.
This time, however, Yuwen Zheng noticed that Ah Li was clutching her stomach and her expression was somewhat strange.
Seeing that Yuwen Zheng seemed nervous, Ah Li said, "I'm about to give birth."
Yuwen Zheng quickly went to Ah Li, helped her lie down, and then called out, "Summon the imperial physician! Summon the midwife!"
Qiu Gu had been preparing for the past few days. When she heard the sound, she rushed in, hoping to invite Yuwen Zheng out.
However, Yuwen Zheng held Ah Li's hand and said to her, "I won't leave, I'll stay here with you."
Ahri had already taken the pain-free injection, but her body still instinctively reacted like she was giving birth.
Seeing Yuwen Zheng's nervous expression, Ah Li said, "Husband, say some sweet words to me, then I won't feel pain anymore."
The word 'sweet talk' was coined by Ali, referring to whispered secrets between lovers.
Yuwen Zheng held Ah Li's hand and said slowly, "You are the most beautiful surprise in my life. I love every moment with you, whether it's quiet companionship or a warm embrace. With you, I feel incredibly safe. Ah Li, I want to walk through every spring, summer, autumn and winter with you. I will always love you and always be with you, forever."
Ah Li grasped Yuwen Zheng's hand and said, "I will always love you, my husband."
Because the two had a good relationship, the birth of their child went smoothly.
It's a boy.
When the child cried out for the first time, Yuwen Zheng said to Ah Li, "Thank you for your hard work, my wife."
Their hands had never been separated from the very beginning.
A short while later, Qiu Gu brought the child over.
Because Ahri said she wanted to breastfeed herself.
Yuwen Zheng then released Ah Li's hand; he could feel that his back was covered in cold sweat.
However, there's no need to say any of this; as long as Ahri is safe, that's enough.
When Ah Li was in confinement after giving birth, Yuwen Zheng still ate and lived with her.
He helped Ah Li take care of the child and would even read storybooks to Ah Li.
Ahri sometimes couldn't stand the smell on her body and even asked Yuwen Zheng to plug her nose.
But Yuwen Zheng disagreed, saying, "Neither I nor our children have looked down on you, yet you look down on yourself first?"
Sometimes, Ah Li is so tired that even when the baby cries, she can't get up.
Helpless, Yuwen Zheng held the baby and tried to soothe her again and again. When he couldn't soothe her anymore, he kissed Ah Li awake and made her get up to feed the child.
When the child turned one month old, the palace held a full-month celebration banquet for the prince.
When Ahri appeared with Yuwen Zheng, holding the child, she discovered that the concubines' seats were gone.
In the original owner's memories, there were several rare banquets where the concubines were seated together.
At this moment, Qiu Gu followed Ah Li and whispered, "The Emperor has sent all those women back to their own families."
Ah Li, holding the child, asked in a low voice, "Didn't those ministers from the previous dynasty say anything?"
Qiu Gu didn't answer, because there were some things she didn't know either.
Ah Li glanced at Yuwen Zheng beside her, but then thought it best to wait until the banquet was over before asking.
Yuwen Zheng lowered his head and asked Ah Li, "Are you tired?"
Ah Li simply looked intently at Yuwen Zheng and replied softly, "No."
"Oh right, I forgot to tell you, your sister is here too, she's over there."
Yuwen Zheng looked toward where Tong Jiajia was sitting, and Ali followed his gaze.
Sitting down, Tong Jiajia nodded and smiled at Ali. The man next to her was holding a baby in his arms, and his eyes were very gentle. He was obviously an experienced parent.
When the banquet was halfway through, Ah Li took the child and went back to Yongning Palace first.
Of course, Tong Jiajia and her child were also taken back to Yongning Palace by Ali.
Ah Li never told Qiu Gu about the fact that she and Tong Jiajia had switched identities, and Tong Jiajia also told Ah Li not to tell anyone.
Because some things are better known to as few people as possible.
Tong Jiajia's child and Ali's child look about the same age.
After watching the two sleeping children for a while, Tong Jiajia said, "Ali, the Emperor truly cherishes you."
Ahri said, "I know."
"So you also know that he dismissed his harem for you?"
"Um."
Tong Jiajia couldn't help but sigh: "As an emperor, his words and actions are related to the rise and fall of the country. Although the harem is his private domain, it is also an extension of political power. Every concubine in the harem is selected through layers of selection and represents the interests of various forces. Their existence is not only due to the emperor's personal preferences, but also a necessity for political balance."
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