"It's not necessary. I deliberately hid it from him before because I was afraid that he would be distracted by me and the child. When he came back from the victorious battle, he found out that I was pregnant with the second child. Isn't this a double happiness?" Mu Mu Ci smiled and answered.
Maybe I can give Dugu Liancheng a surprise.
Dugu Lianqi actually had the same idea.
Although the emperor brother was capable, he did not want to spread the news to the emperor brother's ears and distract him at this critical moment of attacking Jincheng.
"Then, as you said, I'll hide it from the emperor for the time being. I received news that the emperor is preparing to attack Jincheng. Everything is in order. I believe that soon the emperor will finish the victory stick and return safely." Dugu even prayed in agreement. road.
"If we can return before the New Year, we can see the child be born." Mu Ci responded.
Time passed by so peacefully.
Ever since they learned that Mu Ci was pregnant with their second child, all the concubines in the palace seemed to have lost their fighting spirit in an instant.
Everyone went to Yong'an Palace on time every day to pay their respects to Mu Ci. Even Yuzhi became quiet after being punished and knelt down. It seemed that he was afraid of being punished and became content with himself.
Shen Manyun tried to anger Yuzhi several times, but failed.
At that time, both she and Mu Ci knew that Yuzhi had grown again.
In addition, with An Rong guiding Yuzhi behind his back, it is not surprising that Yuzhi will make progress.
However, Mu Ci felt that it was unusual for An Rong and Yuzhi to hide for so long, and it must be related to Yuzhi sneaking out of the palace last time.
Could it be that what Yuzhi wanted to do has been completed, and it concerns Dugu Liancheng?
On New Year's Eve, since Dugu Liancheng hadn't returned yet, Mu Ci just held a family dinner.
She was going to give birth soon and was unable to do many things, so the affairs of the sixth house were left to Concubine He Xian and Shen Manyun to handle, so that she could rest assured to raise the baby.
"Sister, your belly is so big!" Mu Yao couldn't help but exclaimed when she saw Mu Ci's big belly.
The war is still going on in Jincheng, and the day of Mu Ci's delivery is not far away. Dugu Liancheng may rush back when Mu Ci gives birth.
"Yes, I was still wondering if the child would be born in time for the emperor to return to the palace." Mu Ci touched his belly lovingly.
Mu Yao looked at Mu Ci's loving expression: "It seems that you are very happy to have a child for the man you love. When I see my sister, I know that she is very happy, but I don't know if I will ever have such a day in my life."
The situation in Jincheng is now one-sided. It is only a matter of time before Dugu Liancheng takes over Jincheng. Dugu Lianyun is destined to be the loser.
What will happen if Dugu Lianyun loses his spiritual sustenance in the future?
Mu Ci told her more than once that Dugu Liancheng would not harm Dugu Lianyun, but she was still worried.
"What are you talking about?" Mu Ci felt uneasy after hearing what Mu Yao said.
This restlessness comes from Mu Yao.
"I'm not as lucky as my sister. My sister is protected and pampered by the emperor, but the people I like don't like me. Sometimes I feel that I have no hope in this life." Mu Yao was talking when she saw Mrs. Rong Guo holding her head. After getting the meal and entering, she suddenly stopped talking.
Mu Ci also fell silent.
There are some things that the sisters have a tacit agreement not to let Mrs. Rong Guo know about.
Last year during the Chinese New Year, the three of them, mother and daughter, did not have the opportunity to have a reunion dinner. This year, they had such an opportunity, and no one wanted to ruin the warm atmosphere.
"Aunt...hug..." At this time, Xiao Yu'er walked up to Mu Yao and hugged Mu Yao's thigh.
Mu Yao bent down and picked up the little guy: "Yu'er is so good. When your brother is born, there will be people competing with you for favor."
The Crown Prince will turn two years old in four months. Time flies so fast, and it will take a long time for her to enter the palace.
"Yao'er, try this dish made by Mom. Mom remembers that you loved it when you were a child." Mrs. Rong Guo said and forcibly threw Xiao Yu'er from Mu Yao's arms to Mu Ci.
Mu Yao was happy when she saw this scene.
It seems that Mrs. Rong Guo loves herself the most. Even Xiao Yuer, the proud son of heaven, is no match for her.
The atmosphere of this reunion dinner was very warm. Mu Ci looked at Mrs. Rong Guo with loving eyes, and then at Mu Yao with a bright smile, and felt a little sad for some reason.
This is clearly the most heartwarming moment, but I wonder if we can still get together for a reunion dinner next year.
"The only thing missing is your brother. This year, he is in the border area and cannot go home. We will have a reunion dinner as a family of four next year." Mrs. Rongguo was in a good mood, but she still had regrets.
The smile on Mu Yao's face faded. She wanted to say that she might be with Dugu Lianyun next year, so she would not be able to have a reunion dinner with her relatives.
When she saw the smile on Mrs. Rong Guo's face, she couldn't bear it, so she didn't say anything to offend the scenery.
Mu Ci saw that Mu Yao was hesitant to speak, and the smile on his face faded.
After dinner, Mrs. Rong Guo wanted to stay overnight with Mu Ci, but was finally persuaded to leave by the two sisters.
After Mrs. Rong Guo went to rest, Mu Yao looked at Mu Ci's belly and said, "Was your belly this big when you were pregnant with Xiao Yu'er?"
"It's not that big, so there shouldn't be any problems. I'm very careful about my diet, and everyone in Yong'an Palace is also someone I trust. The only one I'm not sure about is Luo Xin, but she can't get close to the inner palace and has to do some tricks.
Most likely." Mu Ci knew Mu Yao's worries and reassured her.
"There are endless ways to harm people in the palace, you still have to be careful and don't be careless." Mu Yao touched Mu Ci's belly.
I have stayed in the palace for too long, and sometimes I feel like I am happy without Dugu Lianyun.
Being with her family brings her back to the happy days of her childhood.
But if she had to choose between her family and Dugu Lianyun, would she still choose Dugu Lianyun?
"Yao'er, have you noticed that you have become softer?" Mu Ci held Mu Yao's hand and asked.
And a large part of this is due to Xiao Yuer.
Mu Yao becomes simple and happy every time she is with Xiao Yu'er, and the child's innocence also infects Mu Yao.
But she couldn't be optimistic because she knew it wasn't enough to keep Mu Yao.
If Mu Yao cannot be brought back from Dugu Lianyun, she will lose her sister sooner or later.
"It's getting late, and I don't have the habit of keeping vigil. I'll go back to Cuiwei Palace to rest first." Mu Yao didn't want to discuss this issue with Mu Ci, so she simply stood up and left.
Mu Ci wanted to stop her, but was still a step too late.
Mu Yao quickly disappeared without a trace.
"My dear, don't worry, the fourth girl will figure it out sooner or later." Sizhu reassured Mu Ci, fearing that he would worry.
Mu Ci shook his head and said: "Why don't you call me in a hurry? Time is running out. Once the battle in Jincheng is over, if the emperor wins the battle, Yao'er will probably leave the palace. I know this, but there is no way to keep her.
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The reason why Mu Yao still stays in the palace is probably because of the child in her belly, right?
As soon as the child is born, Mu Yao can leave without any worries.
She had already sensed Mu Yao's intention to leave.
