Chapter 54 The Eccentric Emperor Can't Live Without Her 25

With her in Baohua Palace, the Empress Dowager would be more cautious about what she wanted to do.

Moreover, if she gets along well with Consort Ying's child, the Empress Dowager's worries will naturally decrease, and she won't go too crazy about it.

She would also advise her mother to give up the idea of ​​making her empress as soon as possible.

This wasn't a matter of whether the Emperor was willing or not, nor was it a matter of whether the Empress Dowager was willing or not; rather, it was a matter of her own unwillingness and disdain.

If the Empress Dowager remains obstinate, don't blame her for being ruthless. After all, she is first and foremost a princess of the Great Wei, the daughter of the Emperor, and only then the granddaughter of the Duke of Ying!

Her surname is Wei, and she has a responsibility to protect the Wei family's empire.

As subjects, the Duke of England's mansion has already received enough honors. To be insatiable and try to swallow an elephant would be to lose one's duty as a subject!

Emperor Xian of Wei was taken aback, clearly not expecting the eldest princess to make such a request, and asked in bewilderment, "Why?"

The eldest princess's gaze fell on Chu Yuan's face, her smile sincere, like an orchid standing proudly on a mountaintop, "Because... Yan'er loves Father Emperor, so what Father Emperor cherishes is also what Yan'er wants to protect."

...

The Empress Dowager turned her face away and couldn't help but dab her eyes with a handkerchief.

Yan'er truly lives up to her reputation as her precious little darling who has grown up in the public eye; she is so sensible that it breaks your heart.

However, this also proves that the Emperor's teachings were excellent; the Wei family's bloodline is exceptional. Hopefully, the child in Consort Ying's womb will be the same…

The Empress Dowager and the Emperor escorted the eldest princess to the Empress's residence.

Chu Yuan guessed that the three of them must have something to say to each other.

She didn't think much of it; the princess's words had touched her deeply.

Isn't this what a normal father-daughter relationship should be like?

Those palace intrigue novels, with their plots of children assassinating their fathers and then the fathers ordering the children's deaths, are so agonizing to read!

She has children, and she still longs for more family warmth and love.

Ha ha.

Thinking about it, Chu Yuan unconsciously hummed a song, "Hmm...a loving family."

"Because we are a family, a loving family, it is fate that brings us together, and it is our hearts that cherish it. Why let dark clouds obscure our vision..."

The three people who had already reached the entrance of Baohua Palace stopped and turned around to listen carefully.

After a long pause, the Empress Dowager smiled slowly, "Consort Ying's tune is so fresh and makes one's heart feel warm."

San Yan grabbed the Empress Dowager's arm and said, "Yes, Grandmother, I think it sounds good too."

The emperor's distant gaze seemed to penetrate through the layers of palaces and see Chu Yuan's delicate and serene face.

It's his kite.

The young concubine is so tender, obedient, and soft that one wants to take a bite.

Around November, Chu Yuan entered her pregnancy period.

The weather was just right, not too hot, but not too cold either.

The entire Baohua Palace was on high alert, as everyone knew that Consort Ying was pregnant with twins and was most afraid of a difficult childbirth.

The most famous midwives in the countryside and the most experienced midwives in the palace were all arranged a month in advance.

Consort Lin was also brought to the palace.

Fang shamelessly wanted to come along, but Chu Yuanniao was a different story. She obtained an imperial decree, which Lu Min and Fang had no choice but to obey.

That day, the Empress Dowager finally couldn't help but quietly ask Kang Xingzhi, "Do you think it's more likely that Consort Ying's two children are boys or girls?"

"this……"

"What, who gave you the audacity to keep this from me?"

Most imperial physicians could determine a person's gender by their pulse. If Kang Xingzhi, as the head of the Imperial Medical Academy, couldn't even do that, he should step down and give way to a more capable person!

So he couldn't pretend to be confused. "Your Majesty, I can only say that His Majesty's orders, no matter who asks, indicate that it is more likely to be a girl."

"What do you mean?" The Empress Dowager took a moment to react before realizing what was happening. "Emperor, the Emperor is afraid..."

As she spoke, her eyes widened instantly, filled with surprise and joy. "Doctor Kang, does that mean... Heavens, you mustn't be lying to me!"

"Your humble servant dares not!" Kang Xingzhi's voice trembled.

Because he himself was also very excited. As a loyal subject, he naturally wanted to see that the monarch he served wholeheartedly had a successor and that the country would be secure forever.

The Empress Dowager stood up abruptly and rubbed her hands together, taking deep breaths to calm herself down.

I don't know how many times I've gone back and forth.

Kang Xingzhi found it amusing, thinking that the Empress Dowager's legs were still quite strong. Finally, for some reason, he lowered his voice and said, "Empress Dowager, I actually have another secret regarding Consort Ying's pregnancy."

The Empress Dowager turned her head abruptly, "What?"

Is there something wrong?

Under the Empress Dowager's furrowed brows, Kang Xingzhi uttered a startling statement, "This humble subject believes that Consort Ying is not only pregnant with twins, but possibly with triplets..."

"Wh...what?" The Empress Dowager rubbed her forehead, feeling dizzy and disoriented.

There was no one else in the room. Kang Xingzhi held the Empress Dowager's hand and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I have not said such a thing to anyone, including the Emperor."

It took the Empress Dowager a while to finally calm down.

She immediately called loudly for Granny Qiu to come in, "Go, bring Consort Ying to my Yongshou Palace. I want to personally take care of Consort Ying during childbirth!"

Granny Qiu looked completely bewildered. "Empress Dowager, what... what happened?"

"Don't ask any more questions. Just do as I command. Also, once Consort Ying moves in, Yongshou Palace will be sealed off. No one except the Emperor will be allowed in! Especially the Empress and the other concubines. Better safe than sorry. I must ensure the safety of my grandson first!"

And so, even the emperor's words had no effect, and Chu Yuan was taken to Yongshou Palace.

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