Five years after her death, she awoke on the dragon bed.

Chapter 103: Banished to the Cold Palace?
"Your Majesty, I am not feeling well today and cannot attend to you in bed!" Lou Suyi shouted anxiously, hoping that Murong, that beast, would stop.

Murong raised an eyebrow: "How about I have Imperial Physician Liu come and examine you?"

Lou Suyi quickly shook her head: "No need, I'll be fine after a nap."

Murong stared at her for a long while, then suddenly made a decision: "I understand, you want to serve me in bed here."

Lou Suying cursed a string of profanities in her heart, but instead of backing down, she stepped forward and hugged Murong's arm tightly: "I'm really not feeling well, Your Majesty, could you please be gentle with me this once? Once I'm better, I'll serve Your Majesty properly, okay?"

Murong looked at the little nun who was acting coquettishly towards him. Although her voice was a bit unpleasant, at least she had tried.

Seeing that Murong remained silent, Lou Suying pressed on: "Today is my birthday, I shouldn't be so tired. Can't Your Majesty just give in to me this once?"

Murong sighed softly, picked her up horizontally, and carried her to the bed.

Lou Suyi was struggling when she heard him say, "I'll be leaving soon and lie down with you for a while."

Lou Suyi immediately stopped struggling and obediently lay in Murong's arms.

As expected, Murong did not make any advances towards her in bed. She nestled in his arms and soon became sleepy.

Even though his body was stiff and uncomfortable to lie on, it inexplicably made her feel at ease.

"How could His Majesty remember my birthday?" she still asked, puzzled.

Perhaps only Murong in this world remembers her birthday today?
Even five years ago, when Qi Yan loved her the most, he never celebrated her birthday.

She just couldn't understand why this seemingly cold-blooded emperor would remember her birthday.

"I only remembered the day you saved me, and then I happened to recall that it was also your birthday," Murong replied casually.

"But did I say that it was my birthday back then?" Lou Suyi couldn't remember saying that back then.

Her memory was already good, and it became even better after she returned five years later.

"I've heard about it from others. Since I have such a good memory, I might as well celebrate your birthday. What, are you too touched, or have you realized you love me too much..."

Before Murong could finish speaking, Lou Suying immediately pushed him away: "Stop being so conceited. Your Majesty should return to Qianqing Palace as soon as possible. I need to rest."

Murong pulled Lou Suyi back into his arms: "Lie down for a while longer."

Lou Suying couldn't push Murong away, so she eventually gave up. Before long, she became sleepy and didn't even know when she fell asleep.

Murong looked at the sleeping little nun in his arms and placed his large hand on her protruding pregnant belly.

The next moment, he felt the child in his womb kick his palm. It was a kick full of vitality, just like her. She had survived such a desperate situation back then, and now she was alive and kicking in front of him, bearing him an heir.

He felt the energetic child playing with him under his palm until the baby stopped moving, then he got out of bed and tucked Lou Suyi in.

Ji Qing breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Murong come out.

He had just been worried that His Majesty would be reluctant to leave, after all, a place of tenderness is a graveyard for heroes. It seems he had been overthinking it; His Majesty has never been one to be sentimental.

Furthermore, His Majesty's feelings for the Fourth Miss were likely merely lustful, without any romantic love whatsoever.

After all these years of serving His Majesty, he had never seen anything that showed His Majesty any affection for the Fourth Miss. Even when His Majesty, then a prince, received news of the Fourth Miss's death, he merely responded with a faint murmur, as if the deceased was someone insignificant.

Many years ago, His Majesty had no special feelings for the Fourth Miss. Now that His Majesty has become the emperor and has so many concubines in the harem, how could he suddenly have such deep feelings for the Fourth Miss?

The reason they value the Fourth Miss now is probably because of the imperial heir in her womb.

It can only be said that the Fourth Miss was lucky. His Majesty chose her alone among so many beauties, and the Fourth Miss's belly was also cooperative, as she became pregnant with the imperial heir not long after entering the palace.

It remains to be seen whether His Majesty will insist on keeping the Fourth Princess in the palace after she gives birth to the imperial heir, or whether he will simply let her leave the palace.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but ask, "After the imperial heir is born, what does Your Majesty intend to do with the Fourth Miss?"

Murong pursed his thin lips, offering no reply.

Ji Qing then asked, "The Fourth Miss's belly is growing bigger every day. If it is discovered that she is pregnant with the imperial heir, what does Your Majesty intend to do?"

After all, the bloodline of the imperial heirs must not be confused.

The matter of His Majesty's summons for the Fourth Miss to serve him in bed was carried out in secret. Even the imperial historians did not know that the Fourth Miss had served him. How will they prove that the Fourth Miss is carrying the imperial heir?
Murong still didn't respond, and Jiqing grew anxious: "Your Majesty, the truth will eventually come out. Fourth Miss's pregnancy is becoming increasingly obvious, and people will surely find out about her pregnancy soon..."

"Su Yi is the child's mother; let her handle it." Murong glanced at Ji Qing. "Why are you in such a hurry?"

Ji Qing thought to himself, how could he not be anxious? It was understandable that His Majesty was not anxious, after all, the later it was discovered that the Fourth Miss was pregnant with the imperial heir, the safer the imperial heir would be, and it would be best if it was discovered after the birth.

However, it is certainly illogical that the Fourth Miss was only discovered when she was about to give birth, as she was in the inner palace.

"This servant just feels that we should make preparations in advance. Also, after the Fourth Miss gives birth to the imperial heir, should she be allowed to return to the Lotus Nunnery?" Ji Qing asked cautiously again.

Judging from today's situation, His Majesty still has some interest in the Fourth Princess, but surely the Fourth Princess is not as important as the imperial heir?
If the Fourth Miss wants to leave the palace and take the imperial heir with her, His Majesty is unlikely to agree.

If the two of them were to have a disagreement and start arguing, or even break off their relationship, the Fourth Miss might end up being banished to the Cold Palace...

Murong slowed down, and asked with a half-smile, "Do you wish to return to Lotus Nunnery in plain clothes?"

"This servant wouldn't dare! This servant only feels that if Fourth Miss gives birth to the imperial heir, she will have done her part, even if not meritorious. If Fourth Miss quarrels with His Majesty because of the imperial heir, His Majesty should be understanding..."

Before Ji Qing could finish speaking, Murong shook his head and quickly walked away.

Ji Qing stood there, not understanding whether His Majesty's shaking of his head meant he wouldn't let the Fourth Miss leave the palace, or whether what he had said wouldn't happen.

After standing there for a moment, he quickly followed.

On the eighth day of the ninth month, Jinshu reminded Lou Suyi, "His Majesty sent a birthday gift to you on your birthday. Shouldn't you return the favor on His Majesty's birthday?"

Judging from the current signs, the girl seems to have no intention of returning the gift.

“Your Majesty has everything, while I am penniless, so shall I not send a gift?” Lou Suyi replied without hesitation.

She immediately took off the gold bracelet and put it into her dressing box.

Even though the emperor is so rich, he only gave her a gold bracelet. She's so poor, there's even less reason for him to give her any birthday gifts.