Chapter 100 The Minister’s Wife Is So Beautiful 31
Chapter 100 The Minister’s Wife Is So Beautiful 31
Then the emperor frequently came in and out of the Princess's Mansion...
Everyone was confused and couldn't see clearly.
Is the child in Princess Yunhuang's belly his Majesty's, or is it because his Majesty is ill and intends to take the King of Yue's child...
It’s no wonder they think too much. The chaotic relationship between the Princess of Yue and His Majesty is just a small problem. What matters is the next generation of royal heirs of Dayao, which is the foundation of the country!
Now the direct descendants of the royal family are only Your Majesty and the King of Yue. The others are members of the royal family, which is completely different.
If Your Majesty really cannot have an heir, then the King of Yue's child must be the first choice for adoption.
If you think this matter through, you will see how noble the future of the Princess of Yue will be!
They were not fools. Princess Yunhuang's mansion was crowded with people. The maids had to cover their faces when they wanted to go out to buy vegetables, for fear of being approached by the ministers' families in the street.
Fortunately, His Majesty quickly issued a warning in the court that anyone who disturbed Princess Yunhuang's pregnancy would be punished by the entire family, and there were imperial guards guarding the door, so the situation finally quieted down.
But Prime Minister Xiao Sheng, his sworn brother, and Nan Li, the second prince of Southern Xinjiang who was in Beijing, were naturally not among those who were stopped.
During the time that Lin Zhiyi was away from the capital, the two of them became close and had become good friends.
Lin Zhiyi has three brothers. The eldest brother is calm, the third brother is lively, and the second brother is gentle and elegant, and is a nobleman like Xiao Sheng. Otherwise, they would not like each other.
On the first day she returned to Beijing, her second brother came to see her and expressed his concern for her, but Lin Zhiyi didn't say much. He didn't want to ask further, as even siblings should keep a distance.
That day, the two of them came to see her together again, bringing a lot of sour and spicy food, which were naturally the food that had been checked several times, and they also told her to eat less.
Nan Li looked at the bulging belly and frowned, "Xiao Si, did the imperial physician really say that the twins are not harmful to your health?"
Lin Zhiyi chewed a watermelon and soothed him, "Don't worry, second brother. I'm in good health. Besides, the Gu Spirit is watching the little guy inside, so he'll be fine."
The people of Southern Xinjiang believed most in Gu Ling. Nan Li calmed down and said with some displeasure, "You're already over five months pregnant. Why hasn't the King of Yue returned to the capital yet?"
"Even if there's something to deal with in the fiefdom, isn't two months enough to go back and forth? This bastard, no wonder my third brother looks down on him."
After these words were spoken, Lin Zhiyi felt embarrassed. At this time, it was still unknown whether Duanmu Yue had climbed out of Qingjiang. If he hadn't climbed out, he would probably have become fish shit.
Xiao Sheng knew exactly what was going on, so he changed the subject and came to Lin Zhiyi's rescue.
While the three were talking, Duanmu Qi appeared in the yard.
Xiao Sheng and Nan Li immediately stood up and saluted.
Duanmu Qi kept walking. He casually said, "No need for courtesy," and took the watermelon from Lin Zhiyi's hand and threw it aside. He stared at her and asked, "How many pieces have you eaten today?"
Lin Zhiyi immediately replied: "It was just one piece, and you threw it away before I even finished eating it."
Duanmu Qi remained unmoved and said, "Xiao Tao, go ahead."
Xiaotao immediately looked at Lin Zhiyi apologetically.
He whispered, "This is the fifth piece today... Since getting up this morning, the princess has eaten four steamed buns, two bowls of porridge, a bowl of sweet soup, half a bowl of blood swallows, a plate of roast duck, thirteen sour plums, and this year's tribute of lychees..."
Seeing that Duanmu Qi looked unhappy, Lin Zhiyi quickly interrupted him.
"This isn't what I want to eat. It's what the children want to eat. Your expression will scare them."
Duanmu Qi, a man as calm as an old dog, also has his moments of helplessness. He sighed, held her in his arms and sat down.
"Even if there's a Gu spirit, the imperial physician said that you'll be the one who suffers if the twins are born. I'd rather let them starve. I'll compensate them when they're born."
Lin Zhiyi blinked and asked, "Should I cry for a while out of emotion? It's a pity that I can't cry when I think about the delicious food gone."
Duanmu Qi loved every aspect of Lin Zhiyi. Even though she was going to be a mother, this quirk still tickled his heart. He didn't care whether anyone was watching or not and kissed her on the lips.
Xiao Sheng immediately turned his eyes away, pretending nothing had happened.
Nan Li was shocked ever since Duanmu Qi was sitting with Xiao Si in his arms...
It's no wonder he was stunned. Duanmu Qi had a lot of things to deal with since he came back, so every time he came to see Lin Zhiyi, it was at night...
This also led to the two of them not meeting each other when they came to the Princess's Mansion. Nan Li's thoughts were still on his sister being the Princess of Yue. Who could bear it when he suddenly saw this?
Seeing his second brother like this, Lin Zhiyi jokingly said: "Second brother, you should go back to Southern Xinjiang. The royal family has me in Dayao and it is enough. There is no need to worry about me. Father knows everything."
Nan Li shook his head: "No matter what... I should also see the children born. If His Majesty permits, I will return to Southern Xinjiang."
Duanmu Qi responded: "The Second Prince can come and go as he pleases."
Nan Li nodded respectfully, but couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty...are you disbanding the harem for Xiao Si?"
"Yes."
This simple word put Nan Li's heart at ease. No matter what the relationship between the two was, an emperor could do this, at least he really cared about it at this moment.
After all, he is the emperor. Nan Li cannot say anything excessive because of his status, and judging from his sister's expression, he is not forcing her.
The previous rumors were probably all self-deprecating by Emperor Dayao in order to protect Xiao Si. Even if there really was a mutation, as long as this baby could become Xiao Si's future support, there was no need to worry too much.
Guessing that his father thought the same, Nan Li quickly sorted out his thoughts and didn't say anything more.
Time passed quickly. On the day when Lin Zhiyi gave birth, the ministers did not dare to come and watch. They also sent people to guard the door of the princess's mansion, waiting for first-hand news.
All the staff of the Imperial Hospital were on standby in the yard.
Analyzing whether the midwife's voice was steady when she instructed the princess on how to exert force.
The emperor of a country paced back and forth at the door, his anxiety obvious on his face.
Lin Zhiyi was in good health, and with the protection of the Gu spirit, the delivery went very smoothly.
The midwife quickly came out with two swaddling clothes, her face full of joy: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, it's twins, a boy and a girl!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Duanmu Qiren disappeared and entered the delivery room.
The overwhelming atmosphere made it impossible to even utter the words "the delivery room is filthy".
Lin Zhiyi felt her hand being held, and she opened her tired eyelids to look at Duanmu Qi.
He said breathlessly, "The names you chose are really not wasted. They are used for both boys and girls. Duanmu Qi... I must give my child everything I deserve. When you loved me, I wanted to get it. You know I..."
A light kiss landed on the sweaty forehead, and Duanmu Qi interrupted with a gentle expression.
"The imperial decree to appoint the crown prince will be issued today. Zhizhi, I will give you everything, and you are everything to me!"
Lin Zhiyi curled the corners of her lips and fell asleep, but what she was thinking in her heart was that her everything did not include Duanmu Qi.
Just wait, while the child is still young, you will be sweet for a few years, and then you will know how powerful the mother and child team up to be.
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