However, one of them was delighted, while the other looked solemn.
But before they could speak, the Empress Dowager spoke first.
"Your Majesty, it may be inappropriate for Miss Ning to enter the Crown Prince's residence at this time," the Empress Dowager said.
"Just now at Shou Kang Palace, the Crown Princess was found to be pregnant. The Grand Canal will officially begin construction tomorrow. It is clear that this pregnancy is an auspicious sign."
What? Ning Rong frowned instantly. Why did Ye Qingxue have to find out she was pregnant now of all times?!
How could Ye Qingxue get pregnant before her?
No, even if Ye Qingxue is pregnant, why can't she enter the Crown Prince's residence? Or did Ye Qingxue say something to the Empress Dowager at Shou Kang Palace just now?
She should have gone with them!
The Emperor said, "It is indeed an auspicious sign that the Crown Prince's residence has good news! But since the Crown Princess is pregnant, wouldn't it be perfect for Miss Ning to enter the residence at this time to serve the Crown Prince? Why does Mother say it is inappropriate?"
Ning Rong nodded frantically in her mind, "That's right, that's right."
Ye Qingxue is pregnant, so her chance has come!
From then on, Yun Zhuo would spend every night in her courtyard.
The Empress Dowager calmly replied, "Your Majesty may not know this, but a woman in the early stages of pregnancy should avoid any stimulation. The Crown Princess and the Crown Prince have been married for less than two months, and they are newlyweds, at the height of their affection. This is also the time when the Crown Princess needs her husband's company the most during her pregnancy."
"The imperial physician said that if a woman is sent in as a concubine at this time, the Crown Princess will be easily disturbed, and the fetus will be unstable."
“This child is not only the Emperor’s first great-grandson, but also an auspicious sign for the construction of the Grand Canal. If he is provoked by another woman and something bad happens to him, will the construction of the Grand Canal still continue? If the Emperor’s first great-grandson cannot be protected, won’t we become a laughing stock?”
"In my opinion, we must not advocate sending any woman to the Crown Prince's residence until the child is born, and until the Crown Princess has successfully given birth to the child!"
"Anyone who has this intention is not taking the construction of the Grand Canal seriously. If the Crown Prince, as the heir apparent, can't even endure this short period of time, how will he inherit the throne in the future?"
The emperor looked somewhat displeased.
But the Empress Dowager had already linked Ye Qingxue's pregnancy to auspicious omens, and even to the construction of the Grand Canal. How could he possibly refute that?
The Emperor pursed his lips and could only say, "The Empress Dowager is right. In that case, let's put the matter of the Crown Prince's concubine aside for now!"
He waved to the two people below the stage: "Crown Prince and Miss Ning, you two go down."
Ning Rong was so angry that her nails dug into her palms. It was a sure thing, but the Empress Dowager ruined it with just a few words.
That damned old woman!
How come I never noticed before how annoying this old woman is!
No, she absolutely cannot let this go.
She respectfully withdrew, but secretly glanced at Yun Zhuo. This was the man she had been determined to marry ever since she learned what marriage meant.
Besides, he is still the crown prince; she can't possibly give up on him.
"Grandson thanks His Majesty the Empress Dowager and Father the Emperor," Yun Zhuo said. "Besides fulfilling the tasks assigned by Father the Emperor, I will also wholeheartedly protect the Crown Princess and ensure that she can give birth to our child smoothly in the future!"
After speaking, Yun Zhuo sat down next to Ye Qingxue. Seeing that Ye Qingxue was calm and had a faint smile on her lips, he lowered his voice and asked, "Did you know that something like this would happen tonight?"
"Yes, I ran into Ning Rong on my way to Shou Kang Palace. She told me that Father Emperor would bestow her upon you as a concubine tonight. Coincidentally, I was diagnosed with pregnancy at Shou Kang Palace, so I took the opportunity to have Qiu Shen tell the Empress Dowager about Miss Ning's arrogant and domineering behavior."
Yun Zhuo squeezed her palm; what a clever little devil.
The banquet continued, and everyone drank and chatted happily.
Inside Minghua Palace, a harmonious and lively atmosphere prevailed.
Many people came to toast Yun Zhuo with wine, but Ye Qingxue, who was newly pregnant, couldn't stand the strong smell of alcohol, so she said to Yun Zhuo, "I'm going out for some fresh air. Don't drink too much. Tell Luo Xing to come and let me know when the banquet is over."
Yun Zhuo said, "Okay."
Ye Qingxue then stood up to take her leave of the Emperor and Empress Dowager, who did not make things difficult for her and let her go.
Seeing her like this, Princess Yu guessed that she couldn't stand the chaotic atmosphere in the palace, so she took the initiative to leave and went to talk to Ye Qingxue.
The aunt and niece strolled leisurely along the palace corridor, enjoying the breeze and the moonlight. As they walked further and further away, the sounds of Minghua Palace gradually faded away.
The maids, servants, and palace attendants followed them at a distance, not daring to approach or disturb them.
Ye Qingxue and Princess Yu both felt that this slow walk had a unique charm.
Princess Consort Yu said, "You haven't been this relaxed in a long time, have you?"
"Yes," Ye Qingxue replied truthfully.
"You need to learn to relax so that the fetus can grow well."
Ye Qingxue touched her abdomen, which was still very flat. It was hard to imagine that there was already a baby inside.
Could it be Xiao Bao?
What did Xiao Bao look like when he was first born?
She couldn't help but look forward to it.
I'm really, really looking forward to it.
She decided that after returning home that night, she would start selecting fabrics, and after dawn, she would have people make new clothes, new shoes and socks, and new toys for the baby, waiting for the baby to be born.
The toys she bought on the day she and Yunzhuo took Xiaobao out to play last time have been carefully kept in a cabinet and she has never thrown them away.
Will he still like those toys after he comes back?
You'll like it, right?
Not only should parents make clothes for their children, but they should also prepare names for them in advance and choose carefully so that their children can feel their parents' deep love and strong expectations from the moment they are born!
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