Your majesty, Empress Xianyu doesn't want to leave the cold palace

Because he forced the palace to rebel, Yu Wenjing's funeral was held secretly, and he was buried together with Su Yingxiu.

The palace has been renovated and made more solemn and beautiful.

After a storm, the days became calm again, and everything was as normal, as if nothing had happened.

However, this calmness seems to contain unspeakable emotions.

Like the clouds in the sky, they seem to be different day after day, but they are different day after day.

As night falls, lights are lit in the palace.

Outside the Changle Palace, Eunuch Li was walking around impatiently with his whisk in his arms. Seeing that the empress finally woke up, he hurriedly spoke,

"My Lady, are you going to see the Emperor? The Emperor has been shutting himself in for a day."

Since the death of King Cheng, he had noticed that something was slightly wrong with the emperor's mood.

Today, after going to court, the emperor locked himself in the imperial study without eating or drinking, until now.

As a slave, he was worried about the emperor's holy body. He gave some advice but was reprimanded.

Hey.

He was scolded a few times, but it didn't hinder him. He was worried that the Emperor's holy body would be hindered.

Thinking that the emperor cares most about the empress, the empress would definitely listen to her words, so I thought of asking the empress to persuade the emperor.

But when he came, the queen had just rested from lunch.

There have been a lot of things in the palace recently. The queen has been working hard and hard, and her pulse has fluctuated. In addition, the month is getting older. Jiang Yuanzheng told the queen to stay in bed to recuperate. Therefore, the queen slept until now, and he waited until now.

After learning about it, Qi Ranran stood up and said, "I'll go take a look."

Hearing that Yu Wenchen hadn't eaten, he ordered the imperial kitchen to prepare food when he arrived.

When he arrived at the imperial study, Qi Ranran saw the closed door.

Eunuch Li glanced at him, sweating on his forehead.

Qi Ranran stepped forward and pushed the door open.

As soon as I opened the door, I heard a voice coming from inside.

"go out."

Qi Ranran stopped at the door, "It's me."

After Qi Ranran made a sound, there was no sound again. Qi Ranran took it as a confirmation and pushed the door open.

There was no lamp in the royal study room. Once the door was closed, there was no light at all. Qi Ranran took a few steps and was disturbed by something that she couldn't see clearly. For the sake of safety, she touched the wall and moved little by little.

The next moment, he was hit by something unknown, like a table leg, and he gasped in pain.

When her body fell forward, she subconsciously protected her belly. The moment she fell, she was not as hard as the cold floor as she had imagined. Instead, she was picked up and carried into his arms.

Qi Ranran was still in shock and had already recognized the other party's identity. She wrapped her arms tightly around his neck and discussed with him.

"It's too dark, please light up."

"Don't hold the lamp."

She felt his chin resting on his shoulder, his cheek leaning a little closer to her neck, and he cherished her very much.

He repeated in a low voice, "Don't hold the lamp."

Qi Ranran reached out and touched his face, stroking his eyebrows.

"You are not alone, I am with you."

She took his hand and put it on his abdomen, "And our children, we will be with you."

She sensed that he was suppressing some emotion.

After Yu Wenjing's death, he seemed to have a long-lasting sadness that he could not let go of.

Yuwen Chen: "I don't know why, these days always remind me of the past."

I will always think of my father when he was alive.

Every time I think of Yu Wenjing's death with hatred, indescribable complexity always rises in my heart.

Ever since he became sensible, he knew that he was an underappreciated prince.

He had never guessed his father's sincerity, and had never had the opportunity to do so.

Next to his father, the prince who attracted the most attention was always Yu Wenjing, not him.

Growing up, his most recent impression of his father was just standing in the crowd and looking at him from a distance.

Generally speaking, if you don’t have expectations, you won’t be disappointed.

And Yu Wenjing, who had too much hope, completely collapsed when disappointment followed one after another.

He remembered that his father told him that when heaven entrusts a person with a great responsibility, he must first strain his mind, strain his muscles and bones, starve his skin, deplete his body, and mess up his actions. Therefore, tempting his heart and forbearance has benefited him. Can't.

Father said that all the previous events were a test for him.

The father said that there is no father and son in the heavenly family, and there is no family affection in the royal family. The most important thing is the stability of the imperial power and the inheritance of the Yuwen family.

He couldn't refute his father's words, but every time he thought about it, he always felt particularly lonely.

In his memory, he never had the love of his father. What he remembered was more of being alienated, avoided, and rejected.

Day after day, year after year, until he was appointed by his father, he was even more in disbelief.

Not only did he not kill Yu Wenjing because of the agreement with his father, but also because he had discovered the powerlessness he felt before Yu Wenjing.

That sense of abandonment would surprise even him, let alone Yu Wenjing.

Their birth determines that the initiative is not with them from the beginning.

As for destiny? What exactly is destiny?

Just because of the words of Master Xian, his and Yu Wenjing's lives were completely turned upside down.

But if he had the chance to choose, he would rather not remember it so lifelessly.

Tightening her hand into his palm and tightening it a little bit, he promised,

"When the child is born, I will definitely be very good to our child."

Qi Ranran pressed her cheek against his forehead, with a smile on her lips.

"I know, and I believe you can do it."

She knew that his childhood had incomplete regrets.

The sky will clear up, the flowers will bloom again, life is long, the mountains and rivers will rise again, and there will always be a time when the willows are dark and the flowers are bright.

The door of the royal study room was opened from the inside, and when he saw the emperor helping the queen out, Eunuch Li was so excited that his eyes twitched.

He knew that the Queen would always have a way to persuade the Emperor.

When the dishes from the imperial dining room were served, Qi Ranran mentioned by the way that she wanted to bring Jiarou to her side.

She didn't want Yingxiu's child to be left homeless.

Yingxiu's death was tragic, and it was really pitiful that Jiarou lost her parents when she was still in her infancy. She wanted to raise Jiarou by her side so that Jiarou could grow up without any worries.

Yu Wenchen had no objection to this and sent people to look for traces.

When he learned that Jiarou was in Yunshui Village, he took Jiarou to the palace together with Lonicera, who took care of her.

Because Lonicera has been taking care of Jiarou since she was born, Qi Ranran asked her to continue taking care of Jiarou.

Everything was fine until the Queen Mother heard the news and called Qi Ranran for questioning.

When the Queen Mother saw Qi Ranran, she frowned, quite puzzled.

"I heard that you raised King Cheng's child by your side. What on earth do you think?"

"Jiarou is young and has lost her parents. If she is left alone, she will definitely be bullied. She is childish and innocent. Jiarou is less than one year old. I think she can grow up safely and happily."

The Queen Mother was heartbroken, "But that's Yu Wenjing's child!"

"The Ai family knows that you have good intentions, but have you ever thought about the future? You have good intentions to keep her by your side, but when she grows up in the future, how will you and the emperor deal with each other if you learn about the death of her parents? Do you know that this will not be the case? The hidden danger in the future? Isn’t it the next Yu Wenjing?”

"Don't worry, aunt, I will teach Jiarou carefully."

The Queen Mother refused to let go and asked,

"How to teach? Instead of causing trouble in the future, it is better to make a decision now this morning. It is like becoming a king. If the emperor punishes him as soon as possible, he will not allow him to rebel and force the palace. You and I will risk our lives."

For many of the reasons, Yu Wenchen never said much, so Qi Ranran couldn't mention it anymore. He only said, "Auntie, please forgive me, I really can't bear it."

The Queen Mother stared at Qi Ranran for a moment and sighed,

"You and the Emperor are so good at sex."

Qi Ranran smiled and joked, hugging the Queen Mother's arm and wrapping her arms around her.

"My aunt is the most kind-hearted. I just follow my aunt."

The Queen Mother pretended to be angry and tapped Qi Ranran's nose.

"You, you, you know how to talk nicely to the Ai family."

Qi Ranran didn't say anything, she just smiled and acted coquettishly beside the Queen Mother. Her peach blossom eyes were very beautiful, and they curved into the shape of a crescent moon when she smiled. Her eyes were full of stars, and she was so happy that people would also be happy to see her.

Seeing that Qi Ranran was heavy, the Queen Mother did not want her to sit for a long time and get tired, so she had Qi Ranran sent back to the palace.

After the people left, the Queen Mother let out a long sigh, feeling more worried.

"If this matter were placed on the late emperor, he would rather kill him by mistake than let him go."

Indeed, the child is still young and there is nothing to be afraid of.

But children will grow up one day.

If I knew my life experience and the cause of my parents' death at that time, could I still respect Ranran and the emperor calmly?

The more the Queen Mother thought about it, the more worried she became. She always felt that it was not appropriate to keep Yu Wenjing's child in the palace.

Grandma Sun was worried about the Queen Mother being prepared for danger in times of peace. When she saw that the Queen Mother couldn't let it go, she laughed and said,

"Although the Queen Mother said this, it is precisely because of this that the Emperor and the Queen's character are valuable."

If we really acted like the late emperor, how many people's hearts would be hurt?

Hearing this, the Queen Mother pursed her lips and remained silent.

**

After returning to Changle Palace, Qi Ranran went back to bed and reclined.

Now that I am a month old, my body gets tired easily and I always feel sore in my back. It would be more comfortable to go back to bed and rest.

Caiyue brought the blood swallow peach gum and said by the way,

"The Queen has really decided to adopt Mrs. Su's child? I'm not happy to see the Queen Mother today."

"Whether aunt is happy or not, I will do this." Qi Ranran took a sip, "However, I believe that although aunt insists now, she will accept Jia Rou." One more person's love will always It is good.

She hopes that Jiarou can grow up safely, healthily and happily, have a complete childhood, and be a carefree and happy child.

Although Jiarou can't speak yet, she is already a pretty doll. Her eyes look a bit like Yu Wenjing's, and her nose and mouth look more like Su Yingxiu.

These days, she has adapted to the climate in Beijing and no longer cries incessantly. As she slowly grows up, she becomes more and more cute. She is pink and her eyes follow the person who is talking. It is very interesting.

When Yu Wenchen came back from doing political work, he saw Qi Ranran lying on the bed and playing with Jia Rou, and asked,

"I heard that the Queen Mother summoned you to the Chaohe Palace. How about it? The Queen Mother agreed?"

"No," Qi Ranran pinched the little tiger, "The queen mother has some objections, but I think I can solve it."

"So confident?"

"That's right!" Qi Ranran held Jiarou in his arms and coaxed her gently, "Our Jiarou is so cute, how could anyone not like her?"

After saying that, he showed Yuwen Chen, "It's cute."

Every time she sees the soft and waxy Jiarou, she also wants to have a soft and cute daughter in her belly.

In this way, the two little girls can grow up together.

Yuwen Chen raised his eyes and looked at her. Seeing that she was really happy, he lovingly raised his hand and rubbed her increasingly plump cheeks with his index finger, and smiled, "It's really cute."

Qi Ranran was embarrassed and glared at him.

At this glance, there was no aggression in Yuwen Chen's eyes, it was all the coquettishness of his daughter.

At this time, Jiarou held Qi Ranran's thumb with her little hand covered in saliva, and after holding it, she stuffed it into her mouth.

Qi Ranran became even happier. He picked up the handkerchief on the side and wiped Jiarou's saliva, looking at Jiarou smiling happily.

There is nothing more joyful than being a parent and a happy family.

The next day, Qi Ranran went to Chaohe Palace to see the Queen Mother, and took Jiarou with him.

The Queen Mother glanced at the infant Jiarou from the corner of her eye, her eyebrows gradually furrowed, with a hint of displeasure.

"You are already tired enough, why bring her with you."

Qi Ranran explained with a smile, "The baby is too young. Even though there is a wet nurse to take care of it, she still can't put it down."

The Queen Mother spoke earnestly and thoughtfully, "What matters now is your pregnancy. This is the emperor's legitimate son and the foundation of the country."

The implication is that other people's children are not that important.

Qi Ranran smiled and replied, "I don't think that with Jiarou as my companion, I won't be lonely after the child is born. It will always be more lively when two children grow up together."

The Queen Mother said nothing.

Indeed, there are few children in this palace and it is deserted.

When Grandma Sun saw Jiarou sleeping well, she couldn't help but come up and take a look. Once she saw it, she couldn't take her eyes away and praised her.

"This kid is so cute."

The Queen Mother was noncommittal.

She was naturally cute when she was little, but what she will look like when she grows up is unknown.

Qi Ranran was very happy when she heard Grandma Sun's praise, "Yes, our Jiarou is the cutest."

The infant Jia Rou seemed to feel something when she heard the words. She giggled non-stop and waved her little hands in the air.

The Queen Mother didn't take it seriously at first. When she heard the laughter, she glanced in their direction. She was obviously attracted, but she was worried about her identity and refused to look any further.

Qi Ranran had bright eyes and a bright heart. When he hugged Jiarou to the Queen Mother with a smile, he took Jiarou's little hand and said, "Send greetings to grandma."

The Queen Mother took a second look when she saw this.

The child is so cute, always smiling and looking innocent.

There was a calm look on his face, but he didn't say anything, but the feeling of rejection was obviously much less.

When Qi Ranran saw this scene, he smiled and said nothing.

After staying in Chaohe Palace for a while and having lunch, Qi Ranran left.

After Qi Ranran left, Chaohe Palace suddenly became deserted.

Grandma Sun looked at the Queen Mother's loss and said,

"That kid is so lovable."

The Queen Mother didn't know what she thought of, so she naturally continued,

"Children are the most free from selfish thoughts."

Grandma Sun laughed and agreed.

Arriving at Changle Palace, Yuwen Chen learned about Qi Ranran's actions today, "Is this your method?"

"Yes."

Qi Ranran was not polite, threw herself into his arms, grabbed his hands and put them on his waist, asking him to massage his waist.

Knowing that she often suffers from backache as she gets older, Yu Wenchen went to Tai Hospital to learn techniques to relieve backache. The strength of his hands was just right and was very effective in relieving backache.

Qi Ranran leaned on his shoulder, tracing the dragon pattern on his brocade clothes with her hand, and said,

"Even if there is a conflict, it is a matter between adults and should not be left to the children, not to mention that it has already passed."

She believed that things would ease and it was only a matter of time before the Queen Mother accepted Jia Rou.

Because today at Chaohe Palace, she saw the softness in the Queen Mother's eyes.

In the following period, as long as the weather is good, Qi Ranran will take Jiarou to Chaohe Palace to see the Queen Mother.

Day by day.

Until one day, Qi Ranran didn't come to Chaohe Palace, and neither did Jiarou.

The Queen Mother asked, "Ranran didn't come today?"

Grandma Sun: "The imperial doctor asked for Ping An's pulse today, but I guess he won't be here today."

Queen Mother: "What about Jiarou?"

Grandma Sun: "..."

The Queen Mother said harshly, "The Ai family just thinks that Ranran is now a month old and it will be tiring to take care of the children. If you are tired of taking care of the children, it will be more than worth the gain."

Grandma Sun saw through it without saying anything, "Yes, that's what the Queen Mother said."

The next day, Qi Ranran still didn't come.

The Queen Mother asked again.

Grandma Sun said, "Someone from the Queen's Palace said that there are many catkins in spring, so we go out less often."

The Queen Mother nodded and glanced out the window.

"Indeed, as soon as the day gets warmer, there will be more catkins."

Grandma Sun smiled and said, "Yes, I'm afraid it won't be easy for the Queen to bring Jiarou over during this period."

"It doesn't matter whether you come or not, the Ai family doesn't care about that."

Grandma Sun: "Yes."

The spring scenery is beautiful, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant outside the window, but it makes the palace feel cold.

The Queen Mother leaned on the soft pillow and said something unclear,

"You have few children, this palace is quite clean."

Grandma Sun: "Yes, children are lively and lovable. It will always be more lively when there is a child in the palace."

The Queen Mother listened and said nothing. She twirled her agarwood bracelet and looked out the window. The scenery was better than nothing.

On the third day.

After the Queen Mother had breakfast early, she asked Grandma Sun to accompany her to Changle Palace.

After spending the whole morning in Changle Palace, Qi Ranran stayed with Jiarou and looked at Jiarou for the rest of the morning. He did not return to Chaohe Palace until lunch.

After lunch, the Queen Mother twirled her bracelet and talked to Aunt Sun,

"It's really strange to say it. I didn't think anything of it at first, but now I look at Jiarou. That child is really cute. No wonder the emperor Ranran likes her so much."

Grandma Sun: "That's right."

The Queen Mother's eyes were slightly thoughtful and she asked,

"Do you also think that the Ai family is so hard-hearted and ruthless that they would even let a child go?"

Grandma Sun: "I don't dare. The Queen Mother certainly has her concerns."

The Queen Mother pursed her lips, feeling really conflicted in her heart.

"The Ai family is really worried about becoming a king. This time, if the emperor hadn't made preparations in advance, the situation of the Ai family and the rest of the Ai family would not be known. Every time the Ai family thinks about it, they always feel uneasy."

"Yes," Nanny Sun nodded in agreement and brought the Queen Mother a cup of soothing tea. She said a few words, "Fortunately, the rain has passed and the sky has cleared, and everything has passed. The Emperor is working hard to manage, and the Queen is virtuous and prudent."

The Queen Mother: "A child is like a blank piece of paper, and her grudges and grudges really have nothing to do with her."

Grandma Sun suggested, "Now that the Queen Mother is getting older and older, it is difficult to move around frequently. If the Queen Mother likes it, why not keep the child by your side, so that it can not only help the Queen Mother share some of the burden, but also be a companion with you, no?" As for being too bored.”

The Queen Mother did not object to Nanny Sun's proposal, and there was a glimmer of light in her eyes, but then she shook her head and said worriedly,

"I'm afraid it's inappropriate. What the Ai family said before... The Ai family sees that Ranran really likes the child. How can Ranran feel free to raise that child with the Ai family."

Grandma Sun smiled and comforted, "The Queen is smart, filial, and considerate of the Queen Mother. She would never have such thoughts."

The Queen Mother smiled and said, "Let it go."

After serving the Queen Mother and resting, Grandma Sun went to Changle Palace and conveyed the Queen Mother's thoughts to Qi Ranran.

Qi Ranran knew that it was finally done.

"There is no airtight wall in this world. If Jiarou grows up and learns the truth of the matter, the Ai family is afraid that she will become resentful."

Grandma Sun: "This..."

Jiarou held the Queen Mother's finger, and the Queen Mother was moved at this moment.

Looking down at the infant Jiarou, the Queen Mother gradually smiled in her eyes, and carefully held Jiarou in her arms.

"That's all, let's talk about the future. Since she is raised by the Ai family, the Ai family will teach her well, teach her how to read and write, and teach her to behave rationally. If that day comes, there will be nothing good The Ai family has seen and tasted the warmth and coldness of human relationships, the joys and sorrows, the glory and wealth. With the company of this child, the Ai family has lived this life without any regrets." (End of this chapter)