It’s hard to break a phoenix’s destiny

After a month and a half, mother Sun Ying and Sister Miaoying finally came to Luoyang Palace.

Because the queen is about to give birth, it is only natural that her mother's family will come to take care of her.

Sima Zhong nodded in agreement, and also gave a lot of rewards, and wanted to repaint and decorate Tianyuan Palace. But Yang Xianrong refused, saying it was best to keep things as they were. "Relaxing and waiting for childbirth is more important than anything else."

Because of what she said, Sima Zhong only went to Tianyuan Palace to see her every three to five days. After all, he now had to "work hard to govern" and was forced by Sima Jiong to go to court every day.

According to Sima Jiong, even if he was dozing off while sitting on the dragon throne, it represented the power of imperial power.

Every day in the main hall, civil and military officials talked about many things, but Sima Zhong didn't pay special attention to them. After all, Sima Jiong, who was worshiped as Grand Sima, was standing there directing the government affairs, but he could not speak.

The main hall is still magnificent, showing the royal momentum. Even Sima Zhong's dragon chair was re-pasted with a layer of gold foil, making it look even more noble. When he sat on it, he quietly asked Zhang Du: "This won't drop gold dust, will it?"

Zhang Du flattened his mouth and replied in a low voice: "No."

"I saw Yang Meie's phoenix-riding car covered with gold foil before, but now the gold powder has fallen off." Sima Zhong tugged at the dragon robe and felt it was very hot.

"When did the emperor go to the Fifth Northern Institute?" Zhang Du was stunned. He didn't even know about Sima Zhong leaving Zhengyang Palace.

"Oh, it's nothing. I couldn't sleep last night, so I went to the North Fifth Institute for a walk." Sima Zhong continued to pull on his dragon robe, "It's really uncomfortable to have to get up early to go to court every day."

"Your Majesty." Zhang Du helped him pull the dragon robe, and then motioned to the little eunuch behind him to fan himself more vigorously. "To be a king, you must have the world and the people in your heart. If you are diligent in your administration, the people of the world will love you more."

"Oh." Sima Zhong nodded, but he started to doze off the next moment. Because what we are talking about now is about the items that Sima Jiong needs to purchase when building his residence. Sima Jiong likes singing and dancing banquets, and must be accompanied by music every day when he eats, so he is directing the people in the music department to help him make new musical instruments and select some dancers to send to his palace.

Seeing that the emperor was dozing off, Zhang Du had no choice but to prick up his ears and listen carefully, and his expression became worse and worse. This Sima Jiong was also quite extravagant and decadent. He even wanted to set up a few big pots in the palace to cook meat every day...

However, Sima Jiong is now the one in charge, and everyone can only listen to him.

After going to court, Emperor Sima Zhong strolled to Tianyuan Palace. He suddenly thought of something and wanted to discuss it with Yang Xianrong.

The weather was very hot, and Yang Xianrong's "belly" was a lot bigger. She walked around Tianyuan Palace with her back straight, discussing in a low voice with her mother Sun Ying: "I will give birth in more than a month, what will I do if I am a prince?" What to do? The current situation doesn't seem right." "Both Aunt Zhou and Aunt Qi think this baby looks like a girl." Sun Ying supported the sheep Xianrong, and the two of them walked in a similar way. Like this, "It is said that the girl hugs the mother, while the boy turns his back to the mother. When my mother was pregnant with you and Lian'er, her belly was round. Your eldest and second brother are really different, their belly is pointed."

"It's good if it's a girl, but if it's a prince, I'm afraid something will happen again." Yang Xianrong's face also showed a worried look, "Although the emperor has been listening to civil and military affairs in the court these days, Hundreds of officials reported, but he didn’t say a word, it was all Sima Jiong who was in charge.”

"Hey, what else do you expect him to do?" Sun Yingdu sighed, "I have discussed with your father. After the child is born, you can just call the palace door closed because of the current situation. It’s really hard to say.”

"Is there going to be another change?" Yang Xianrong was shocked. After all, he had just stayed in Tianyuan Palace for the past two months and didn't know many things.

"I heard something." Sun Ying lowered his voice a lot, "Sima Jiong is not a good person, and he is extremely doting on the people around him. For example, he dotes on his brother-in-law, brothers and rumored men. They appointed high officials, such as Ge Min as Mou Ping Gong, Lu Xiu as Xiao Huang Gong, Wei Yi as Ping Yin Gong, Liu Zhen as Anxiang Gong, and Han Tai as Qiu Gong. They were known as the "Five Gongs" and assigned important officials to others. The duties are delegated to them. None of these five people is really good."

"So, another Sima Lun?" Yang Xianrong was tired from walking and touched the sweat on his forehead, "Mom, otherwise, after the child comes out, you should go back to Tai'an County. It should be safer here. It’s really annoying.”

"Let's talk about it then. I'm always worried about you." Sun Ying touched her "belly" and sighed again. "Actually, I still want your father to come back. After all, he is in charge of the court. Even if he does nothing, he can still summon the old Yang family troops to protect you in Luoyang."

Just as he was talking, Sima Zhong walked in quickly. The people in Tianyuan Palace immediately put down what they were doing and knelt down. Sima Zhong just waved his hands and walked towards Yang Xianrong.

After Sun Ying saluted Sima Zhong, he supported the sheep and bowed. Yang Xianrong couldn't bend down even though his belly was bulging, so he just nodded. Sima Zhong didn't care at all, and even said: "Didn't I tell you that there is no need to salute the sheep? Your belly is really big."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yang Xianrong smiled. She is also facing a huge problem now, which is very troublesome. Because of her slender figure and excessive worries, she never gained weight. Now only the "belly" has gotten bigger, which is easy to see. She had to drink more water to make herself look bloated and lackluster.

"I remembered something." Sima Zhong pulled her into the main hall and found a seat to sit down. "Tomorrow Ji Feiyan will marry Da Sima, but how do I remember that she always liked Brother Ying before?"

"...Yes." Yang Xianrong had no idea that this was what Sima Zhong was talking about. He was stunned for a moment before saying, "I heard that Ji Feiyan is getting married, right?"

"I doubt what Yingdi and Ji Feiyan said. Ji Shizhong said that he didn't understand his daughter's thoughts at all. He was crying and shouting that he wanted to marry Yingdi before. I don't understand now either. But, I'm also thinking about it. , Brother Ying no longer has the reputation of being a wife-suppressant, so we might as well quickly find him some concubines. Now that he is not in Luoyang, it makes no sense to be alone in Yecheng."

Yang Xianrong's expression suddenly fell. How should we do this? She didn't want Sima Ying to have another woman at all.

"Look, I am Brother Ying's brother, so you are Brother Ying's eldest sister-in-law. It is not said among the people that 'a sister-in-law is like a mother', so you should take care of this matter."