On this day, Bai Fu walked in from outside with a smile and said: "The advance officer has just arrived in the capital. The emperor will arrive in the east capital in about ten days, and he will enter the capital in half a month at the latest."
Everyone was naturally happy after hearing this, especially Jiang Nuan, who clasped his hands together and recited "Amitabha".
Then he blushed and explained: "It's not because of anything else. It's just that when the emperor comes back, we can do business."
It was okay if she didn't explain, but once she explained, everyone couldn't help but laugh.
On the first day of May, the emperor and everyone accompanying him returned to Beijing.
Everyone went to Chengyun Gate to greet him.
The queen was dressed in plain clothes and was supported by two maids, looking sad and sorrowful.
When the emperor's chariot arrived, everyone knelt down and worshiped.
The emperor ordered the eunuchs in front of him to shout for mercy, but the queen could not kneel down.
If she didn't get up, no one would dare to get up.
The queen asked herself: "When the Holy Emperor left the capital, he entrusted Cen Zhaoyi to his concubine.
Unfortunately, God was not merciful, and Cen Zhaoyi died due to dystocia. I have disobeyed His Majesty's instructions, and I beg Your Majesty to forgive me!"
The emperor said in the chariot: "Thank you for your hard work, queen, please get back on your feet! This matter is not your fault, so don't blame yourself too much."
The queen reluctantly stood up, but did not forget to comfort the emperor: "Cen Zhaoyi's death is indeed heartbreaking, but I also ask the emperor to express your condolences and take care of the dragon body."
In front of the emperor, the queen always spoke and acted flawlessly.
Now when she saw the emperor, she plead guilty in front of everyone.
Now that the emperor has said that she is not guilty, nothing will happen in the future.
"I am deeply gratified that the queen is kind." The emperor's tone did not sound very sad, which inevitably made people a little surprised. "I returned to the palace this time and brought back a concubine."
When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but be surprised.
I think that when the emperor went to Western Xinjiang this time, he must have met a woman he liked.
Therefore, even if Cen Yunchu, who was most favored in the past, died, it would not make him sad.
Sure enough, the new man is better than the old man.
This move also surprised the queen. She did not hear anyone mention that there was another woman around the emperor.
But he still said with a smile: "The Holy Lord has people around him to serve him, which can be regarded as sharing the worries of my concubines.
Just invite this sister to come out and meet everyone!"
At this time, Gao Yueying couldn't help but feel jealous.
I thought that since Cen Yunchu died, I would be the most favored concubine.
Who would have thought that the emperor would have a new love? I wonder what kind of charming girl he is!
The eunuch opened the curtain in front of the emperor's chariot, and saw a beauty sitting on the chariot with the emperor.
It was too dark in the car to see clearly.
The emperor came down first and personally helped the woman out of the car.
As soon as the woman got out of the car, everyone was shocked.
I saw her jade face, long neck, slender and graceful appearance, exactly the same as Cen Yunchu!
The queen was at a loss for a moment, and it took her a long time to ask with a fake smile: "This... what is the name of this beauty? Which family is she from?"
The emperor smiled and said nothing.
The woman stepped forward, saluted, and said with a smile: "Empress, sisters, you are well. You haven't seen me for more than a month, so you don't recognize me?"
Her speaking voice was exactly the same as Cen Yunchu's.
The queen turned pale and pointed at her speechless.
Gao Yueying could no longer bear it and asked, "Are you Cen Yunchu?! Haven't you already..."
The emperor interrupted her and said: "Cen Zhaoyi is not dead. An expert had told her before that she would be in trouble this year, and that she could only avoid it by feigning death, so what happened before happened."
Only then did the queen realize that Cen Yunchu had deceived her by faking his own death. No matter how calm she was, she couldn't help but show displeasure.
He said: "It is so hard for the emperor to deceive my concubines! These days I have been frightened and have trouble sleeping and eating. I don't know how to make the emperor less sad."
The emperor smiled after hearing this and said: "It's my fault for making the queen worry. But a false alarm is not a bad thing, isn't it right, queen?"
"It's naturally good that Cen Zhaoyi is safe." The queen couldn't really fall out with the emperor, so she could only pretend to complain, "I just feel that the emperor doesn't need to hide it from my concubine. It seems like he is guarding against me."
"It's not to hide it from you, but to hide it from the ghosts and gods." The emperor said and stepped forward to hold the queen's hand. "Of course I know that you are the most virtuous queen, otherwise I would not let you take care of her before the divorce."
What else could the queen say? She could only walk down the steps, put on a smiling face and said, "Then I should congratulate the emperor. Congratulations to the emperor for getting another prince."
"Yes, I haven't seen the fifth prince yet! Yunchu, come and see your son too." The emperor smiled and turned around, asking Cen Yunchu to come forward.
At this time, Xu Chunjun was already waiting at the side with the fifth prince in his arms. Hearing the words, he stepped forward and handed the fifth prince over.
Cen Yunchu took it carefully, his affection beyond words.
She only took a look at the child when it was just born.
Now it has been more than a month and it has grown a lot.
Strange to say, these fifth princes have neither cried nor made trouble since they were born.
Now as soon as he was held in his mother's arms, he immediately burst into tears.
As if he had suffered endless grievances, tears rolled down his little face in clusters.
Cen Yunchu felt so distressed that he hurriedly pressed his face against his face and shook it gently.
She coaxed softly: "Good boy, mother is here, don't cry."
The child cried for a while, then stopped even more choked.
His mouth was still curled up, with a look of grievance on his face.
The emperor was very happy. He looked at him carefully and said, "This child looks good and cries loudly. He must be a strong child."
Shui Zhaoyi, Zhong Jieyu and others were very happy, but they couldn't express it too much in front of the queen.
When the Holy Emperor returned to the palace, the Queen had already ordered people to prepare a reception banquet.
Because it was still early, Cen Yunchu returned to Yucheng Palace first.
The palace she used to live in has also been renovated. Bai Fu came over to ask for instructions. He had already chosen an auspicious day and asked Cen Yunchu to move back.
Cen Yunchu said, "I think this Yucheng Palace is not bad. The fifth prince was born here and has lived here for so long.
If we move to a new place, I'm afraid he won't be used to it yet, so he might as well live here!"
After hearing this, Bai Fu hurriedly said: "Since it is the Queen's wish, I will go and report it to the Emperor."
After he left, Cen Yunchu and Xu Chunjun Jiang Nuan said, "It's been really hard on you two these days. Are you okay?"
Xu Chunjun and Jiang Nuan agreed, and then asked Cen Yunchu how he would be raised now.
"I'm fine, but I'm losing a little blood now and I need to recuperate for a while." Cen Yunchu said with a smile, "After I arrived at the Imperial Temple, Wangchen took me out and sent me back to my parents' home that night.
Although I can’t see the child, I am probably the only concubine who can stay in her parents’ home for a few months after entering the palace.”
