At this moment, Xiao Xuan was sitting at his desk, engrossed in reviewing the letters and memorials sent from the capital by fast horse.
He didn't hear Ning Yin's words very clearly and was about to ask her what she had said.
Suddenly, he saw a letter signed by his grandmother, which was actually sent by Empress Dowager Zhang. Xiao Xuan's brows furrowed for no apparent reason, sensing that something bad was about to happen.
He quickly tore open the letter and unfolded the pages. There were only a few lines of text on it, first expressing concern for his own health, and then mentioning Ning Yin's pregnancy.
Empress Dowager Zhang said that since the Crown Princess was already pregnant, they should quickly return to the capital. This was the Crown Prince's first child, and she naturally valued it.
Although Xiao Xuan risked his life to infiltrate the Chu Kingdom's palace, he still couldn't keep it a secret. The emperor and Empress Dowager Zhang were furious and even threatened to depose Ning Yin, a femme fatale, upon his return.
But Empress Dowager Zhang was a very shrewd person, and she didn't reveal anything in her letters.
After all, Ning Yin is now pregnant with her great-grandson, so there's nothing she can do to Ning Yin.
But once the child is born, they have no say in the matter.
Xiao Xuan breathed a slight sigh of relief upon reading the letter; thankfully, it wasn't someone coming to interrogate him.
Turning his head, he saw Ning Yin staring intently at him, a bright smile on her face.
"Silly girl, why are you looking at me like that? Is there something happy you want to share with me?"
Xiao Xuan put away his previous fierce expression, got up and walked over, pulling the person into his arms.
"My husband, do you prefer a girl or a boy?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan was stunned for a moment, then his lips curled up slightly, and he couldn't stop smiling. This was the first time Ning Yin had called him "husband," and it sounded so sweet.
Xiao Xuan gently played with Ning Yin's slender, white hand with one hand, then buried his head deeply in Ning Yin's neck, his voice carrying a hint of magnetism, "Ning, what did you call me just now? I didn't hear you clearly."
His warm breath brushed against the woman's neck, sending a tingling sensation through her, and Ning Yin's cheeks suddenly flushed red again.
The woman smiled faintly, pursed her lips, turned her head to look at him without saying a word.
Xiao Xuan knew Ning Yin was shy, but he was tempted to tease her. He pressed his lips against the woman's fair skin, one kiss after another, making Ning Yin even more unable to resist.
"Ah Ning, could you call me again? I really didn't hear you clearly!"
Ning Yin was teased by Xiao Xuan to no avail. His deep, magnetic voice rose and fell, resonating in her chest. She could clearly feel it as he held her in his arms.
Ning Yin blushed and whispered "Husband" again, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, but Xiao Xuan heard it clearly.
But it seemed that this guy was never satisfied after hearing it once. In the end, Ning Yin called him "husband" five times in a row before Xiao Xuan nodded in satisfaction.
He raised his hand to touch Ningyin's still-flat stomach, and then replied, "Ning, didn't you just ask me if I prefer a girl or a boy? Actually, I want to say that as long as it's our child, whether it's a girl or a boy, I will cherish and protect it like a precious treasure."
"But in my heart, you are number one."
Ning Yin listened quietly to Xiao Xuan's words, her eyes slightly moist. She didn't speak, but when she turned her head, she saw the man's deep eyes, which were full of love.
The next second, a warm sensation came from her cheek. Xiao Xuan gently pecked her and said earnestly, "So I will never let go of your hand, and you are not allowed to let go of my hand either, okay?"
Her heart felt warm, she nodded, and smiled faintly with her lips pursed.
Seven days later, in the Eastern Palace of the Great Qi Dynasty.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you're finally back..."
Having learned last night that Ningyin was returning today, Suxin and Zhang Mama were so excited that they couldn't sleep. When they saw Ningyin enter the East Palace unharmed, the two were moved to tears and rushed forward to support her.
During this time, Suxin and Granny Zhang couldn't eat or sleep well, just hoping that Ningyin would return soon.
Su Xin helped the person into Zhaoyang Palace. Behind her, Qing Ying crossed his arms and smiled foolishly. He thought Su Xin looked even more beautiful than a month ago.
Just as she was grinning foolishly at someone, Su Xin suddenly turned around and gave Qing Ying a shy smile in return, then followed Ning Yin into the main hall.
By the time Xiao Xuan returned from the Emperor and Empress Dowager's place, Su Xin and the others had already helped Ning Yin wash up and change.
The table was now laden with all sorts of delicious food, all of which were Ningyin's favorites.
"Your Highness, I was so worried! Do you think Shen Yun is out of his mind? He didn't cherish you before, but now that you're the Crown Princess, he's like a lapdog, clinging to you every day. If His Highness hadn't rescued you, I would have stormed into the Chu Kingdom!"
While serving soup to people, Su Xin was crying and pouting.
Zhang Mama, standing to the side, looked distressed and served Ningyin food with chopsticks.
In just one month, her mistress had lost a lot of weight. Her chin was now very thin, with no flesh at all. Zhang Mama felt a lump in her throat and turned away to wipe her tears.
"Yes, Your Majesty, you've lost so much weight. Did that Shen Yun bully you? Has he been caught? That beast should be beaten to death!"
"Yes, he should be beaten to death to prevent him from harming our lady again."
Su Xin and Granny Zhang angrily accused Shen Yun, and before long, Ning Yin's bowl was piled high with food by the two of them.
Ning Yin smiled faintly, reassuring the two that she was fine. Just as she was about to pick up her bowl to drink the soup, a strong wave of nausea surged in her throat.
She is over a month pregnant and is experiencing the worst morning sickness. Now, she feels nauseous whenever she smells meat or fish, which has caused her to lose about ten pounds since becoming pregnant.
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