eurekapd Chapter 149 Acceptance
Chapter 149 Acceptance
Yan Wan rarely asked him for anything, so the emperor subconsciously helped Yan Wan up. Yan Wan just stood up and was about to kneel, but he helped her up before her knees touched the ground.
"You are still pregnant, so there is no need to kneel. Tell me what you want. As long as it does not go against my wishes, I will grant it to you."
Seeing her so formal, the emperor's expression also became serious.
Seeing this, Yan Wan stroked her belly with both hands and said with a worried look on her face: "Your Majesty also knows that I have a poor background. If I had not met Your Majesty, I would probably still be a little palace maid. Although I am a concubine and can raise my own child, I want to make good plans for this child. I want this child to recognize Sister Shu Fei as his adoptive mother. Sister Shu Fei is of noble birth and has been raised by a famous family since childhood. There is a world of difference between her and me. If she raises my child, I believe that this child will be raised well by her..."
"Secondly, Sister Shufei has been living a lonely life since the death of the Tenth Prince. I don't want to see her continue to be depressed. If she had a child to take care of her, life in the palace would be more interesting. Sister Shufei and I are like sisters, and I feel at ease leaving the child to her..."
She was wearing a bright pink winter coat, fringed with white fox fur, which accentuated her delicate and charming demeanor. Her eyes shone with anticipation as she spoke of her child, and the fringe at her temples swayed slightly. Perhaps because of her joy, her coquettishness faded, and she spoke with a more demure and gentle air.
The emperor was moved by her heartfelt words and couldn't help asking, "But this is your own flesh and blood. How can you bear to separate from him?"
"He is just being raised by Sister Shufei, not being sent somewhere else. I am her biological mother, how can I be estranged from her? The palace is such a big place, I can visit her often. Moreover, this way, the child will have two mothers to love him from the moment he is born, and he will get more care than ordinary children. I have never given birth before, and I am really afraid that I can't raise this child well..."
There was a lot of worry in her words, but she looked like she had the natural toughness that comes with being a woman.
Upon hearing that Concubine Ling had made plans for her unborn baby early in the morning, the emperor couldn't help but recall the days when he was abandoned and neglected in the Old Summer Palace.
If someone had made plans for me like this back then, I might not have been looked down upon by others for so many years.
The emperor thought about it carefully and couldn't help but admit it.
If she really wanted to choose a foster mother for the fetus in her womb, then Shu Fei would indeed be the best choice.
Firstly, the Empress Dowager is now living in the Cining Palace and is no longer involved in state affairs. She poses no threat to him, and he does not need to worry about whether Shu Fei has the Empress Dowager's power behind her.
Secondly, Shu Fei was an upright person and had raised children before. She had more experience than Ling Fei and was the best choice to raise the fetus in Ling Fei's womb.
The imperial palace has always had the rule of recognizing an adoptive mother for the royal heirs, so Concubine Yu's fifth prince was raised by the queen for a period of time.
Now in the palace, the Queen is unable to take care of herself, Concubine Yu is wholeheartedly following the Queen, Concubine Chun has a bunch of children to take care of, and Concubine Mei is also raising the Eleventh Prince.
Among all the concubines in the palace, only Shu Fei has no children. She is old enough and only she is wholeheartedly taking good care of Ling Fei's children.
Moreover, this can also ease the current tense relationship between him and Shu Fei.
After thinking about it, the emperor couldn't help but sigh that Concubine Ling had considered everything and it was the best plan for the child and Concubine Shu at the moment.
Looking at Yan Wan who was looking at him with wet eyes and worried expression, the emperor's heart softened and he finally nodded and agreed to her request.
He reached out and took her hand, saying softly, "Since you have made up your mind, then do as you say. I think Shu Fei will take good care of the child..."
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. I knew that Your Majesty loved this child and would agree to my request."
Seeing that the emperor agreed to her request, Yan Wan immediately smiled and bowed to express her gratitude.
"They are all my children, so naturally I feel sorry for them. But you, why are you so sentimental? Just take care of the pregnancy and don't worry about anything else. I'm just waiting for you to give birth to a healthy child for me." The emperor was also infected by her, and a smile appeared on his face. He reached out and scratched her nose and said angrily.
"With the Emperor's dragon energy blessing, this child will surely be born safely..."
The warm and comfortable atmosphere of the Yongshou Palace's inner halls made the emperor feel incredibly comfortable, and a sense of laziness gradually settled over him. He sat quietly by the side, watching Yanwan continue embroidering a tiger-head hat with her head down. The two of them chatted and laughed, a scene of pure joy...
Tonight, the emperor naturally stayed in Yongshou Palace.
The next morning, when the news spread that the emperor was staying in Yongshou Palace, almost everyone in Yikun Palace was gritting their teeth.
Different from the deserted Yikun Palace.
As soon as the emperor went to the morning court, Jinzhong entered the Yongshou Palace carrying a food box.
Jinzhong had always been by the emperor's side, and he saw all these things clearly.
Seeing that the emperor was becoming more and more disgusted with the Empress of Yiku Palace, Jinzhong couldn't help but sigh.
"It's such a pity to see the Empress give birth to two sons in a row. With such a confused mother, she is destined to not live long..."
As he sighed, he stirred the steaming bird's nest in the bowl and blew on it gently. He waited until the bird's nest reached an edible temperature before bringing it to Yanwan's mouth.
He knew exactly the emperor's attitude towards the queen.
The queen is so useless that, in his opinion, even if they don't take action, they won't be able to protect the child, and the position of queen will be theirs sooner or later.
Yan Wan leaned back on the soft pillow and drank a mouthful of the bird's nest he brought to her lips. She raised her hand and gently wiped the corner of her mouth before she said leisurely, "This Queen is really confused. It was she who separated me and my son in my previous life. Now it's time for her to taste the pain of separation..."
"I know that Cao Yi is currently in the emperor's favor. The emperor will definitely listen to what he says..."
There was a glimmer in Jinzhong's eyes. The two of them were in perfect sync. As soon as Yanwan said it, Jinzhong understood the deep meaning.
Yanwan also smiled with relief.
She reached out and poked Jin Zhong's chest, scolding him, "You must have a lot of bad intentions, otherwise why would you have an idea just because I mentioned it?"
"This servant's thoughts are all on your master. As long as I can help you, it's all good intentions. My master, come and have a few more sips, it will get cold soon..."
Seeing that the time was almost up, Jinzhong quickened the pace of feeding the soup. He frowned, wishing time would stop at this moment.
After finishing the bowl of bird's nest, he calmly packed up his things and said, "The emperor left the court quickly. I have to rush back to serve him soon. I will come to see you later."
As he spoke, he noticed some candied bird's nest on the corner of Yan Wan's mouth. A smile flashed in his eyes, and he lowered his head almost without thinking. Before Yan Wan could react, he kissed her lips delicately.
When the two separated, the sugar stains on the corners of his mouth were licked clean.
"In my humble opinion, this reward is enough. It is truly a gift from the Emperor. It is so sweet..."
There were tiny stars twinkling in his eyes, and his delicate fangs were revealed while he talked and laughed. He looked like a handsome young man, with nothing else in his eyes, and a look full of Yanwan and a little shyness.
Your mistress is so pretty, no wonder...she always fascinates him...
The sudden action made Yan Wan a little shy. Her eyes were blurred and she avoided his gaze uncomfortably in a trance. She just whispered softly: "Slippery tongue..."
Seeing this, Jinzhong smiled, and his face looked sweeter than if he had drunk ten kilograms of honey.
"I have work to do, so I'll take my leave now."
When Jinzhong left Yongshou Palace, Yanwan felt her chest burning and her heartbeat pounding. She raised her hand and stroked the corner of her mouth, where the sweet taste of rock sugar bird's nest still lingered between her lips and teeth.
As she savored it carefully, a blush gradually appeared on her cheeks and the corners of her mouth rose slightly.
It seems... quite sweet.