After finally finishing their lunch, they chatted with Wu Ya for a while before they dispersed. When they left Cining Palace, Mrs. Liu knelt down and spoke softly to Mrs. Wu who was walking in front.
Said: "Sister, walk slowly."
She was not arrogant because of her sudden pregnancy and being granted a noble title. She was as humble and gentle as ever. But Wu Shi didn't like anything about her at the moment, and said with a smile: "You are so polite, Mr. Qian, you are now rich and noble."
, How dare I accept your courtesy? Get up quickly, lest you say I caused you to have fetal contractions."
"Sister..." Mrs. Liu had just said two words, but Mrs. Wu had already held the palace attendant's hand and left, obviously not wanting to listen to her anymore.
Not far away, Ling Ruo took in this scene, but said nothing. Just as he was about to board the carriage, Yinzhen's voice suddenly came from behind, "Concubine Xi, would you like to walk back with me?"
Ling Ruo turned around and said with a faint smile: "I am willing, but shouldn't the emperor go to accompany the nobles now?" After saying that, she nuzzled towards Liu's place. At that time, Liu was already there.
When he came back to his senses, he looked at Yinzhen eagerly, his meaning was self-evident.
Yinzhen looked at her funny, "Can't I just want you to accompany me now? As for Runyu..." He thought for a moment and said to Sixi: "Go and tell Mr. Qian that I will go see her later.
When she goes back, she lies down carefully, don't be tired, and if she wants to eat, just ask the imperial kitchen to buy it. In addition, you can take a piece of the South China Sea Pearl and a pair of Ruyi and send it to Mr. Qian, so that she can have a good pregnancy and rest in peace."
When Sixi told Mrs. Liu this, she seemed a little disappointed, but she still bowed respectfully to the two of them, and then helped the palace attendants to leave.
After he left, Yinzhen joked: "How is it? Can Concubine Xi stay with me now?"
Ling Ruo covered her lips and smiled, "The emperor has an order, how dare I disobey it." With that said, she ordered the palace servants to carry the shoulder carriage back to Chengqian Palace, and she followed Yinzhen slowly walking under the vermilion palace wall.
It was near the end of July and autumn was gradually approaching. Although the weather was still hot, it was no longer as scorching as before. I only felt a little warm. Si Xi and other palace guests followed far behind and did not come close.
After walking for a while, Yinzhen suddenly said: "I haven't been as happy as today for a long time."
Ling Ruo knew that he was talking about Mrs. Liu's pregnancy, so she deliberately said: "Yes, Lord Qian has become the most beloved person of the emperor now. People like me, my concubine, have long been forgotten by the emperor."
Yinzhen laughed and said: "What are you talking about? If I forget you, can I leave Runyu and walk here with you? Besides, when it comes to the position in my heart, who can compare with you, Concubine Xi?
.For twenty years, I have been able to keep you in my heart and never leave you."
Ling Ruo smiled and said nothing. Even if they didn't say something between her and Yinzhen, they both understood it in their hearts. She joked: "I'm afraid that noble Qian will blame me in my heart for holding the emperor."
Yinzhen said disapprovingly: "Runyu is very sensible and will not make trouble unreasonably. Besides, you now have the power to control the harem, who would dare to be dissatisfied with you."
Speaking of this, Ling Ruo's heart moved, she raised her head to face the dazzling sunlight and looked at Yinzhen's graceful profile and said: "How could the emperor think of letting me take charge of the harem? I have never been exposed to this before, I'm afraid
It is because of the entrustment entrusted by the emperor."
Yinzhen pulled her to the shadow and said: "When did you become so unsure of yourself? If I say you can do it, you can do it; even if you are really too busy, isn't there Concubine Hui to help you? You and her
We have always been on good terms with each other, and we can discuss and resolve anything."
Speaking of Wen Ruyan, Ling Ruo's face suddenly darkened. Yinzhen didn't know that the friendship between her and Wen Ruyan had been cracked because of Wen Ruqing. Things had changed and people would never go back to the past.
Yinzhen noticed something strange about her, stopped and asked, "What's wrong?"
"Nothing." Ling Ruo replied dully, but Yinzhen didn't believe it and said, "No, you must be hiding something from me. What's going on? Is it related to Concubine Hui?"
"No." Ling Ruo was afraid that Yinzhen would continue to ask, so she had no choice but to say casually: "I was just thinking that if Mr. Qian gives birth to a little brother in the future, the emperor wonders if he will still remember me and Hongli."
Hearing what was going on, Yinzhen couldn't help but laugh. Then he held Rou Xi tightly in his palm and said: "Don't worry, no one is more important to me than you and Hongli. If you want me to tell the truth,
, I hope that the one who gets pregnant is you."
Ling Ruo's face turned red at his last words, and she spat softly: "Your Majesty is happy with my concubine. I am so old, how can I still have a child?"
Yinzhen held her hand that was about to be withdrawn, and said with forgiveness: "In the past, Concubine Wan Gui, who became Emperor Hua of the Ming Dynasty, could still give birth to a prince at the age of thirty-eight, so why can't you? In terms of luck, Concubine Xi who I care about can still give birth to a prince.
Will she be inferior to the Wan family who was born as a palace maid?"
Ling Ruo blushed even more and wanted to leave first, but couldn't pull her hand away, so she had to lower her head and said: "If the emperor talks nonsense like this again, I will ignore you."
"Every word I said is true. I have always been looking forward to Ruo'er giving me another little princess."
Yinzhen's words made Ling Ruo feel a little strange, "Why is it the little princess? Isn't the little brother better?"
"Although I don't have many children, I still have four of them. Even if Hong Sheng passes away, there are still three of them, Hong Li, but the princess only has Ling Xi and Han Yan; Ling Xi has been married for many years, Han Yan...
..." Speaking of this miserable daughter, Yinzhen, who has always been resolute and calm, couldn't help but look sad. He took a deep breath and said: "Hanyan is like this again, so I don't even have a daughter under my knees."
Seeing this, Ling Ruo comforted her quickly: "Your Majesty, don't be too sad. Maybe Lord Qian is really pregnant with a twin this time, and both the brother and the princess will be born at once."
Yinzhen took her for a few steps and said, "This is the best, but I always prefer you in my heart. I hope God can make me happy once."
"I hope." Ling Ruo said softly. She didn't want to have another daughter. However, as she got older, the possibility of having a child naturally became smaller and smaller. Rather than having too much hope, it would be better to
Let nature take its course, and what should come will always come. Otherwise, God has destined her to have only one son, Hongli, and she cannot force it.
After walking for a while, the shadow of Chengqian Palace could be seen, but Yinzhen stopped and said: "I still have many things to deal with, so I won't accompany you in. I will leave the affairs in the palace to you."
It's up to you and Concubine Hui. If you really don't know how to deal with it, go to Kunning Palace and ask the Queen. Although she can't get up, she can still say a few words to you and give you some advice."
Ling Ruo agreed and said: "I know, your Majesty, just go."