I, who disguised myself as a woman, turned out to be a queen! ?

Chapter 1219 Empress: Why Don't They Spread the Rumors That I'm a Man?
Before Su Zimu and his wife could react to the familiar voice, they saw Su Chang'an sitting at the table.

Their sudden appearance startled Su Liu Shi.

Even Su Zimu instinctively reached out to support his wife.

But when they saw that it was Su Chang'an, the couple were stunned, they really didn't expect Su Chang'an to appear suddenly.

Looking at Su Chang'an, who was smiling at the two of them, Su Liushi said, "You startled me. How did you suddenly appear, child?"

As she spoke, she stepped forward and gently tapped Su Chang'an, then frowned and smoothed her chest with her hand.

Although Su Zimu was also somewhat startled, he calmed down. However, noticing the hairpin in Su Chang'an's hair, he smiled and said, "It's alright if you frighten me, but what if your mother is frightened? What will you do then?"

Su Chang'an stood up, bowed to the couple, and then smiled at Su Liu Shi: "Father, Mother, isn't this a surprise for you two?"

Madam Su glared at Su Chang'an, then changed her posture and sat down in the chair.

Now that Su Liushi's belly is swollen and increasingly noticeable, she can no longer sit in a chair for long periods of time and has to change her posture after sitting for a while.

He glared at Su Chang'an and said, "If you scare your mother into serious trouble, you'll regret it."

After saying that, Madam Su Liu reached out and grabbed Su Chang'an's hand, examining it closely.

Su Chang'an chuckled.

But before Su Chang'an could speak, Su Zimu asked, "How is His Majesty?"

Madam Su Liu quickly looked at Su Chang'an.

Su Chang'an said, "I'm fine. I was just about to go to sleep when I came out. I ate two big bowls of noodles before going to bed."

Madam Su quickly pressed, "I heard you were furious? You're pregnant, you can't be so angry."

Su Chang'an nodded: "It was because of emotional fluctuations that my abdomen hurt for a moment, but Mr. Zhang said it was normal and that it would get better quickly. She's healthier than me."

As they spoke, Su Chang'an took out an envelope from his bosom and handed it to Su Liu Shi: "When you sent your letter to inquire about my well-being, she was worried that you, being pregnant, might also be concerned about this, so she specially asked me to bring it to you."

Madam Su took it and took out the letter, which actually contained only a few lines of text.

Su Chang'an knew what he had written; it was just a few basic sentences.

But in fact, this was the first time Xia Fengxiang had written something like this to Su Liushi.

Their identities are too different, and they're not familiar with each other, so there's no such thing.

Today in the palace, Xia Fengxiang looked at the things written by Su Liushi. Since Su Liushi learned that Su Chang'an was a man and that His Majesty was pregnant, she would occasionally have Wu Dameng send in some things that pregnant women should use. Xia Fengxiang naturally accepted them all.

That's why we only received the memorial of greetings from Lady Su today.

However, Madam Su was initially somewhat apprehensive, but after reading the contents of the letter, her expression softened, and she smiled faintly: "It's good that nothing's wrong. The rumors in the market are quite exaggerated; I was really worried that it would affect her health."

As she spoke, she looked at Su Chang'an, who was drinking tea, and said reproachfully, "You too, it would have been enough to send someone out. Why didn't you come out with me?"

Su Chang'an put down his teacup. "Isn't it because your daughter-in-law values ​​you so much that she insisted I bring it over personally? Besides, I've missed you too."

Looking at Su Chang'an, Madam Su Liu knew at a glance that there was more to the story.

Su Zimu smiled slightly as she poured water for him, and naturally noticed the trickery.

The couple had noticed before that Su Chang'an would always have a serious expression when he lied.

However, after coughing, Su Chang'an decided not to continue on this topic. Since he was definitely not kicked out, there was no need to dwell on it. So he changed the subject and said, "I just heard you say that someone is bothering you?"

Madam Su shook her head: "It's not a bother. These things are bound to happen eventually, and we can handle them."

As she spoke, Madam Su Liu reached out and pinched Su Chang'an's arm. He had gained some weight compared to before, and the hollows on his face had also filled out.

Su Liu felt much more at ease.

Looking again at the hairpin in Su Chang'an's hair, she couldn't help but smile.

She didn't care about court affairs; she just wanted everyone she cared about to be well.

Su Chang'an looked at Su Zimu.

After pouring the water, Su Zimu turned around and brought over the fruit and snacks from the bedside table to Su Chang'an: "After all, only your mother's greetings memorial entered the palace. Its importance is self-evident, so many people are trying to inquire about His Majesty's affairs. But you don't need to worry about that. We know what to do."

As she spoke, before even sitting down, she looked at Su Chang'an and said, "So you also concealed your travel plans?"

This question is unnecessary, but it needs to be clarified.

Su Chang'an nodded: "Yes, after all, it's not good for people to know that I left the palace at this time. I originally planned to come directly to you two, but when I arrived I found that my second aunt, third aunt and Aunt Wu were all here, so I didn't come over."

Su Zimu said, "In that case, I'll have the kitchen prepare some food. I won't go into the yard; I'll go get it."

Madam Su glanced at Su Zimu. "Just do it directly, why ask questions!"

Su Chang'an quickly said, "We've just eaten, there's no need for that. Please sit down. Besides, I don't really care. It's just that sending visiting cards like this is bothersome for you two. My mother is pregnant, so peace and quiet are important."

Su Zimu laughed and said, "How peaceful can things be? With such a big matter, many people with ulterior motives have been itching to make a move. People in the streets don't know your true situation, and with all the gossip, some people who think they are good at scheming are as numerous as cattle. They all have their own ideas. Not to mention the Prince of An, the Prince of Chu, and the Prince of Yue, even here at Da Mengzi's place, under the identity of your apprentice, I have recently encountered quite a few of the 'good people' she told me about."

"Although there are extenuating circumstances, everyone is saying that His Majesty fell ill in Yan, and Mr. Zhang and Mr. Mo have both been invited to stay in the palace. Who knows how serious His Majesty's illness is behind his back. They're all eyeing the Su family. It's just that they haven't approached anyone else yet, but it'll be tomorrow. I've roughly figured that tomorrow the Su family will definitely have a steady stream of people coming, but it won't amount to much."

Su Chang'an looked at Su Zimu and knew that Su Zimu had figured it out.

Su Zimu didn't say anything more, just explained the matter to his son in a few words, ultimately acknowledging that he was not in a position to interfere in politics.

The former Grand Secretary, though emotionally reserved and taciturn, was not without political acumen; otherwise, how could he have attained the position? However, Su Chang'an and Xia Fengxiang both knew that this matter could not be kept secret from certain people. But being able to discern the intentions was one thing, and distinguishing truth from falsehood was another.

Besides, if the emperor isn't ill, what's with Mr. Zhang's attitude today?
Therefore, many people are eager to verify this.

So that's why they've all come to the Su residence?

But there was no need to lie to Su Zimu, so Su Chang'an directly told her what had just happened.

Su Chang'an came today to put Su Liu's mind at ease, so he spoke frankly, "It is true that I invited Mr. Zhang and Mr. Mo to the palace for medical treatment. However, I invited them to the palace clinic. The weather has been extremely hot lately, and many palace servants are feeling unwell due to the heat. I'm troubling them to take a look at them and give them a check-up. Also, I was thinking of staying with His Majesty just in case, so I invited them to stay in the palace for a while. As for what people outside the palace think, that's their own business."

At this point, Su Chang'an looked at Su Liu Shi and said, "Why don't you two also come and live in the palace? Those people in the palace don't dare to come."

Madam Su laughed and said, "There are so many rules in the palace. Even if you were here, I wouldn't dare to stay there. Besides, even if I did go, would they stop coming to the Su residence?"

Madam Su straightened Su Chang'an's clothes: "Don't worry about us, we can handle it. Besides, it's better not to see them. They can't just force their way in, can they?"

Su Chang'an nodded, knowing that his good intentions were useless, and Su Liushi was unwilling to let it all go to waste.

But.
Looking at the couple, Su Chang'an said, "Father, Mother, let me tell you, Qingning enlightened me today. She said that the rumor that I'm a man should be spread. Then I thought, they're so imaginative, and there are so many rumors about me in the market, why don't they spread rumors that I'm a man?"

Upon hearing this, the couple exchanged glances, then looked at Su Chang'an.

Although he was dressed in black, and the mask was placed on one side of his head.

It still looks good.

Speaking of men
Seeing Su Chang'an's troubled expression, Madam Su Liu knew she had to say something.

Su Zimu said, "You probably didn't expect that."

Su Chang'an said, "But they even thought of the next emperor, so why didn't they think of me as a man? Besides, I carefully considered what I had done before, and didn't many of those things prove that I am a man?"

Su Liu couldn't help but ask, "Which ones?"

Su Chang'an immediately looked at Su Liushi with suspicion.

Madam Su was embarrassed, but looking at Su Chang'an, she grabbed his hand and said, "Son, don't worry about what others think. They can't believe you're a man, isn't that good? It means you're good-looking."

Madam Su really didn't know what to say. She couldn't very well just say, "Your way of doing things, even your father and I have been thinking about it all night and still can't figure out how you can be a man."

Su Chang'an pouted. What the hell? You can't believe I'm a guy? That's great!
I feel wronged!
I feel so wronged!
However, just as Su Liushi finished speaking, there were footsteps running in the courtyard.

Su Zimu had just closed the door, so Su Chang'an didn't need to hide.

Just then, a servant outside the door spoke up: "Master, Madam, the Lady of Anshan said that she has some medicine for calming the nerves and nourishing the fetus and insists on personally delivering it to you. She's currently standing at the gate of the mansion and won't leave."

Hearing this, Su Chang'an smiled at Su Liu Shi.

Madam Su frowned slightly and glanced at Su Zimu.

Su Zimu looked at Su Chang'an: "I'll go take a look. You keep your mother company and talk to her."

But no sooner had he finished speaking than a servant came running in from outside the door. “Master, Madam, Madam Zhang from the Ling family has sent you a letter. She asked me to give it to you, saying that once you read it, you must see her.”

Upon hearing this, Su Zimu pushed him away.

Seeing the master's expression, the two servants dared not speak. To be honest, not to mention the master and mistress, even they were fed up with those people. If they didn't want to see them, they simply didn't want to see them. Why did they have to do this?

His Majesty is ill. Why don't you go visit him? What are you doing bothering the Su family?

Su Zimu took the envelope from one of them and looked at the two men with beads of sweat on their foreheads: "Sit down and rest for a bit. We'll let you know whether we'll see it or not after we've read it."

The two men clasped their hands in a fist salute.

Su Zimu returned to the room and handed the letter to Su Liushi without opening it himself.

Su Liu originally intended to give it to Su Chang'an, but Su Chang'an smiled and shook his head.

So Su Liu opened it herself.

The letter contained only one sentence: 'Madam, I know about the rumors spread by the Empress.'

Upon seeing this sentence, Madam Su glanced at Su Chang'an and Su Zimu.

Su Zimu frowned as she stared at the sentence on the paper.

He knew that the Third Prince, the Shence Prefecture, and the Dali Temple were all investigating this matter, but there had been no results. The main reason was that there were too many people involved and the situation was too chaotic. As a result, the people from the Ling family knew about it.

Su Chang'an said, "Let her in. It seems she won't leave until she sees you and Mother. She even told me how I got those things. You can't just go out and say a few words to her and get rid of her. Besides, that old lady from the Anshan family is a gynecological expert. She might really have some good medicine. If it is, we can exchange it for something."

Su Zimu nodded, but looked at Su Chang'an before speaking.

Then they saw Su Chang'an run behind the screen and peek out to look at Su Zimu and Su Liu Shi, saying, "I'll listen from here."

Su Liu smiled helplessly.

Su Zimu looked towards the door: "Please invite those two ladies in."

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PS: I was supposed to update last night, but I fell asleep halfway through writing and slept until the afternoon, so I quickly updated it.

(End of this chapter)