"Your Majesty, it's time to go in." Lan Qi saw that Xuan Ye was holding her and was motionless, and the maids and eunuchs nearby all turned around to avoid her. She felt embarrassed, so she called Xuan Ye back to his senses with a soft voice.
, picked her up and carried her back to the inner hall and placed her on the kang. But when she smelled the smell of medicine in the room, she frowned again, "Why are you taking medicine? Are you not in good health?"
"It's not food, I just added some medicinal herbs to the incense burner to smell it to calm the nerves. I've been very happy these days. The imperial doctor is very skillful. I can't smell the tonics from the Empress Dowager, but these smells make me feel much better."
Lan Qi said with a smile, and Xuan Ye had already put his warm hands on her belly and asked curiously: "Why has there been no change? When will it get bigger?"
Lan Qi took his hand and held it on her waist. Xuan Ye frowned slightly and smiled: "I finally have some flesh here."
"I eat several times a day and I can't move. It's strange that I don't grow." Lan Qi was held in Xuan Ye's arms and pressed against his chest and said, "Mommy said that after pregnancy, you will become fat and ugly. Some people will die after birth.
You can't change back. If I become ugly after giving birth to a child, will the emperor dislike her?"
After saying that, he was kissed gently on his cheek and neck, and Xuan Ye smiled and said, "How beautiful do you think you are? I don't mind you being ugly now, I've long been used to it."
Lan Qi pouted and looked at the emperor coquettishly. Her coquettish and innocent look was very cute. Xuan Ye couldn't help but kiss her red lips. Lan Qi pushed the emperor gently: "Your Majesty, please stop messing around."
Xuan Ye also has self-control, but he has not touched her for more than two months. Now that Xiangxiang is soft in his arms, it is inevitable that his heart will be moved. Maybe it is said that in front of others, there will be people who say that the emperor is ruthless, and Empress Niu Hulu cannot be mourned.
For more than a month, he only thought about this little nobleman who was about to give birth to his son. But even if Queen Niu Hulu was still alive, the emperor still only thought about this little nobleman.
For the deceased, both of them understand how much love they have. Knowing that her time is short, Xuan Ye tries his best to let her die well. Many of his words are half sincere and half sincere. It is impossible for him to love all the women in the harem, dote or spoil her too much.
Whether it is a night of favor, affection or righteousness, the difference is huge.
Since the death of the Queen, whether it was five days of absence from court or moving to the Zi Palace in person, burning incense and paying homage to him every day, as the emperor, he has something he must do, and he must let the world see that he has great respect for Niu Hulu.
The queen's "affection" must be made known to the courtiers, so that the Niu Hulu family will not decline because of this. The checks and balances of the power factions in the court are much more complicated than truly loving to protect a woman.
"We won't be able to go on blind dates for a year and a half, right?" Xuan Ye came closer and hugged Lan Qi again. He felt the slight plumpness on her waist and liked it very much. He joked, "When this child comes out, I will give him a good beating."
A few slaps on his butt made it impossible for me to hold his mother-in-law for so long."
Lan Qi just giggled, and then the two of them sat and talked. Huan Chun brought tea, Xuan Ye praised her a few words, and asked Eunuch Li to reward a few of them. Seeing that the furnishings in the palace were different from before, he asked her why she put away all the pen and ink.
The little nobleman touched his belly and said that the smell of ink made him sick. Xuan Ye laughed angrily: "If this little brother doesn't study hard, I won't be lenient. It's all because his mother-in-law is stupid and lazy."
Lan Qi ignored the emperor and looked down at her belly that had not yet swollen, but suddenly she remembered that she was just a noble person, and her child would be taken away after birth, either in the care of her elder brother, or adopted by someone else, and she couldn't help but feel sour in her heart.
This matter has been lingering in her heart since she knew she was pregnant. Since she has never told anyone, she doesn't dare to think too much. At this moment, Xuan Ye is right in front of her, and he is so happy. Lan Qi knows that if she asks the emperor,
Xuan Ye would definitely promise her to raise the child by herself, but she remembered what Concubine Rong once said, and she could not let the emperor break the ancestral rules for a certain person. Given her own background, Concubine Rong and Concubine Duan would have children.
It took her more than ten years to become a concubine. If she acts independently, not only will some people in the harem be dissatisfied, but the former dynasty may also intervene.
You can't let Xuan Ye be in trouble for your own selfish desires. Concubine Rong and Concubine Hui can also raise their children now, they just need to wait.
"I plan to let Duan Concubine move to Zhongcui Palace in a few days. Anyway, the main hall here is still empty." Xuan Ye ate snacks and said slowly, as if he had thought about it early in the morning, "In two years you can
It's time to move away, I have always kept Yonghe Palace for you, the Feng Shui there is good, I want you to live there in the future."
Lan Qi was surprised. The emperor's implication was that she would also be the lord of the first palace in the future. She actually understood that with the emperor's love for her, she would not always be a noble or always present, but she did not expect it.
Those who used to be more indifferent now think about it and accept Xuan Ye's wishes for the sake of the children.
"But Bu Gui and my concubine..." Lan Qi heard that she was leaving Zhongcui Palace in a few days. Although Yonghe Palace was right in front and very close, they were not under the same roof after all. She and Bu Gui had been together for four or five years.
She couldn't let go of the affection.
Xuan Ye smiled: "Why didn't you listen to what I said before? Didn't I say that I wanted Duan Bin to stay here?"
Lan Qi tilted her head and didn't think about it. Xuan Ye gently tapped her forehead, scolded her for being stupid, and then smiled: "Where is Duan Jing now? Duan Bing came over, and she naturally followed. I can't let her go."
Bu Guiren also takes the lead, but in this case, won't Duan Jing be able to live with his mother-in-law?"
"That's it." Lan Qi was overjoyed. She really didn't think about it. She looked at Xuan Ye gratefully for a moment, thinking that this emperor who was so busy with everything he had to do to sleep and eat would still think about such trivial matters for her.
He also thought about the people around her all the time and did everything for her. He couldn't bear it and burst into tears.
"Idiot, why are you crying?" Xuan Ye scolded, stretched out his hand to pinch her cheek, and smiled again, "She has grown some flesh, and it is soft and comfortable to twist like this."
Lan Qi stretched out her hand to block Xuan Ye, rubbed her face, and muttered that she was already disliked for being ugly, and if she screwed her up, she would become even uglier.
Even now, I will still like you. When I like you, you are just like that."
"Is my concubine really that ugly?"
"Yes." Xuan Ye smiled and said lazily, "I will feel sleepy when I hold you and smell your breath. I am probably tired from running around these days, so I will stay with Xiaomei for a while."
Lan Qi responded and wanted to get up and give him a squeeze on her legs and arms, but Xuan Ye wouldn't let her move. He hugged her like a soft pillow and slowly closed his eyes to rest. His steady breathing passed over her head, thinking of him.
In every word I just said, no one mentioned the matter of Queen Niu Hulu.
Since the death of Queen Niu Hulu, this was the first time the two of them were alone together like this. The Queen Mother once asked her what the Queen said last, but Xuan Ye didn't even mention a word. He didn't mention Lan.
Naturally, Qi would not say it. She did not think that the emperor was a ruthless person because of this. She loved Xuan Ye, how could she hope that Xuan Ye would feel sad for another woman when he hugged her.
Human nature, after all, is inevitably selfish.
Xuan Ye said he would take a nap for a while, but he woke up after only half an hour. He kissed Lan Qi and said he was about to leave. Due to the Queen's funeral, many matters in the court have been postponed until now. If things are not done, they will pile up. Even if they are done,
It doesn't matter if you drop one or two pieces. When you are free in the future, you will always have time to accompany her again.
Of course Lan Qi didn't care. She was already happier than many people. She was busy dressing Xuan Ye neatly and sending them all the way to the door. The emperor told her to have a good rest and also told the Sixth Palace that she was pregnant.
, I am afraid that she will be more tolerant of the troubles that may come her way in the future. After all, in the palace, the human touch and sophistication that should be expected are unavoidable.
Lan Qi listened and remembered everything carefully, but the emperor still seemed reluctant to let go. He considered everything carefully for her and understood many things in his heart. But the emperor was so eager, so of course she also satisfied his wishes.
Watching Xuan Ye leave, I wonder if he deliberately bypassed Chengqian Palace and went to the back road. Huanchun hurriedly closed the palace door as if he was afraid that Concubine Tong would come to trouble her, while Lan Qi
She went straight to the West Wing Hall to find her sister and told her that the Duan concubine would be moving here in a few days. The noble lady was very happy, so that she could be with her daughter every day.
"Is it you who begged the emperor?" Bu Guiren was filled with gratitude and sighed to himself, "I have always thought in my heart that in two or three years, you will no longer be a nobleman, so that's all I will do. Anyway, it doesn't matter if my life is good.
The position is high and low, but if you are the chief, I am afraid that the emperor will want you to live alone. I thought that it would be me or you who would move out. But no matter who moves, when I think of being separated from you, I
I’m very reluctant to part with you, and I don’t know which empress I will follow. There are more and more concubines in the palace, so I can’t live alone in Zhongcui Palace like a little nobleman.”
Lan Qi could see the melancholy in Bu Guiren's eyes, and felt very distressed, "I didn't ask for it, it was the emperor who wanted it. He said that Duan Jing would be able to kiss his mother. Sister, it's hypocritical to say such a thing, but I really want to
Say, don't blame me all the time. When you say that you love Wujiwu, the emperor really thinks about you? He likes Duanjing so much, how could he mistreat his daughter's mother-in-law?"
Bu Guiren's eyes were slightly sparkling, he nodded and smiled: "I believe, I believe that the emperor is for our mother and daughter, and it's not up to you, okay?" He pulled Lan Qi and snuggled beside him, sighing, "But the most important thing in my life is
Okay, I'd better meet you." He muttered again, "Ms. Duan is a nice lady, with a good temper and a good temper. I feel at ease following her, but if you go elsewhere, I will still come to visit you often."
Lan Qi didn't say that she was leaving, nor did she mention anything about Yonghe Palace, but she guessed that not only Bu Guiren, but others would also think so. At this moment, she just smiled and acted coquettishly: "I haven't left yet, how disgusting is my sister.
I, the old man is waiting for me to leave."
The two sisters were joking. Not long after, Huan Chun came in and said that the emperor had informed the noble lady of the Sixth Palace that she was pregnant. It was estimated that someone would come to congratulate her soon. The noble lady said that it was still the mourning period for Queen Daxing, so everyone should not dare to be so high-profile.
, but while he was still talking, the first group of people outside came.
In terms of dignity, Concubine Tong was indeed the first to arrive. However, she would not personally condescend to congratulate a young nobleman. She would only send Qinglian to deliver various gifts, and there would be no one else. The person sent by the concubine, Lan
Qi had to take care of it personally. Fortunately, Qinglian was able to talk to Huanchun and the others, and she felt comfortable and relaxed.
As soon as Qinglian left, Xianfu Palace waited for Dongyun to send something, and then Jixin came for Rongbi, Huibi, and the maids around Duanbi also came. Lanqi did not have to personally receive them.
, Guang hid in the inner hall and frowned listening to the noise outside.
When it finally calmed down outside and it was getting late, Lan Qi had already slept on the couch. When she smelled the aroma of the food, she felt hungry. She came out to see the various gifts in the room outside.
Yukui and Xiangyue were tidying up. They took apart everything and looked at it. They carefully recorded it and then packed it into categories. Lan Qi also did these things in the past. At that time, she had to hide the good ones tightly from Grandma Wang.
Now that I'm sitting aside and looking at it, I don't think it's novel. On the contrary, I feel strange when I see the Bugui people picking up a lot of things and smelling them.
"What did sister smell?" Lan Qi finally asked.
Bu Guiren glanced at her, turned around and motioned for Jinhe behind him to close the door, then sat next to her and said softly: "You have to check carefully, just in case something bad comes in. How many pairs of eyes are there in this palace?"
Staring at you and jealous of you. Last year, concubine Duan, concubine Yi and the concubine had such incidents one after another. Who knows why, it would be good to be more thoughtful."
Lan Qi looked at her sister in surprise. The weak and easy-going look she had in the past was gone. Over the past four or five years, with her ups and downs, she had also developed the ability to survive in this harem.
"Maybe you will only give birth to this child in Zhongcui Palace, but I will take good care of you no matter what." Bu Chang said with determination in his eyes, "I can't control the external affairs, but Zhongcui Palace
Inside, no random people are allowed to get in."
Lan Qi leaned in her arms, smiling innocently and saying nothing.
However, the joy of being pregnant for a noble man did not last long. Wu Sangui proclaimed himself emperor in Hengzhou, which angered the young emperor. The empress dowager was also very shocked. The emperor was busy with government affairs all day long, so there was an important matter pending in the harem, so
It is about who should be in charge of the harem in the future.
Lan Qi was having her baby in Zhongcui Palace, and Aunt Sumala came to visit from time to time. The Empress Dowager told her not to move around until the fetus was grown. She herself was getting lazier, but she didn't feel bored, and because Princess Chunxi
With the auspiciousness of "belt", the Empress Dowager heard that the emperor wanted to let the concubines move into the Zhongcui Palace. Before the emperor could recover from his busy work at the front, he made the decision and asked her to move in with the two princesses. Every day there were
Chunxi, Duanjing was bustling with excitement. Seeing Bugui people happy, she was also happy herself.
In the blink of an eye, in April, the weather was getting warmer, and flowers were blooming inside and outside the imperial city. The spring breeze blew with pollen and catkins flying all over the sky. The Bugui people were coughing and wheezing in the spring and could no longer take care of Lan Qi. The Empress Dowager appointed two more
With the arrival of the little palace maid, and the move of Duan Concubine and the two princesses, Zhongcui Palace, which used to be cold and deserted, is now extremely lively, making Qian Palace in front of it seem more deserted.
It rained that day, and the pollen and catkins that had been in the air for several days were washed away. The fragrance of flowers and grass dispersed on the ground with the rain. Lan Qi sat on the porch watching the rain and admiring the flowers. It was so comfortable. After sitting for a long time, Huan Chun was afraid that she would catch a cold.
, came to persuade her to go back. Suddenly, many people came in front of the palace gate. A young eunuch came in and announced, "Concubine Wen has arrived."