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Chapter 51 The Emperor Intentionally Provoked Her
Li'er ran all the way back to Consort Yan's palace. As soon as she crossed the threshold, Consort Yan sat in front of the mirror and asked her, "What did the Emperor say?"

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the Emperor has agreed! He will be coming to our palace for a meal soon!"

Upon hearing this, Consort Yan's face instantly blossomed into a radiant smile, her eyes sparkling with delight.

She quickly stood up and ordered, "Quickly, go to the kitchen and have them prepare a few more dishes that the Emperor likes, especially the braised shark fin. Make sure it's made to be exquisite and delicious."

"Yes, Your Majesty, please rest assured."

After saying that, she gently smoothed the hem of her dress and sat back down in front of the mirror: "Hurry up and dress me up properly."

"This servant will certainly dress Your Highness up well and make sure the Emperor's eyes light up," Li'er said as she walked to her side and began to do her hair and makeup.

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Xiao Jingheng's face was ashen. Several days had passed, and Lu Jingning ignored him completely, not even bringing him food. It seemed he had spoiled her too much.

He suddenly stood up and strode towards the palace gate, instructing Eunuch Zhao, who was waiting outside, "Eunuch Zhao, go and prepare some jewelry or tonics, and personally deliver them to Consort Shu. Remember, you must deliver them in front of Noble Lady Lu."

Eunuch Zhao thought the Emperor was being childish; he clearly missed Consort Lu but wouldn't go. He wanted to laugh but had to hold it in, or he'd lose his head.

He quickly replied, "Yes, Your Majesty, this servant will go immediately."

He then turned and left the Emperor's presence. His apprentice, Xiao Quanzi, asked with some confusion, "Master, why did you deliver it in front of Consort Lu?"

"Your Majesty is sulking with Consort Lu."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Quanzi was even more puzzled: "The Emperor hasn't visited Consort Lu for several days. What did Consort Lu do to anger the Emperor?"

Eunuch Zhao felt that his apprentice was still lacking in experience, and tapped his hat: "You, how long have you been by my side, and you still can't see that the Emperor is angry because Consort Lu didn't come to see him?"

"Oh, I see. Master is amazing!" Xiao Quanzi said, looking as if he had just realized something.

"Alright, let's hurry up and go. We still need to go back and report after we finish this."

A short while later, Eunuch Zhao arrived at Consort Shu's palace carrying a box of exquisite tonics.

"Why is Eunuch Zhao here?" Consort Shu was tending to the flowers and plants outside the palace when she saw Eunuch Zhao and was somewhat surprised.

In order to fulfill the Emperor's request, he deliberately chose to announce it loudly when Lu Jingning was also present: "His Majesty has specially bestowed a box of tonics upon Consort Shu. Please accept it with pleasure."

Lu Jingning was taking a stroll outside the palace when he heard this. He was slightly taken aback, then a faint smile appeared on his lips, and a hint of mockery flashed in his eyes. He didn't care at all.

Consort Shu instantly understood the Emperor's intention, looked at Eunuch Zhao, and said softly, "Thank you for your trouble, Eunuch Zhao. Please convey His Majesty's thanks."

"Your Majesty is too kind," said Eunuch Zhao in a humble manner.

After saying this, Eunuch Zhao took Xiao Quanzi back to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to report back.

Xiao Jingheng was somewhat anxious. After seeing Eunuch Zhao return, he sat back on the dragon throne, pen in hand, and cleared his throat: "Well, did Consort Lu see it?"

Eunuch Zhao knelt and reported, "Your Majesty, the tonic has been delivered to Consort Shu, but Noble Lady Lu... doesn't seem to care much about it."

Xiao Jingheng paused, ink dripping onto the rice paper and spreading out, just like his mood at that moment.

He put down his pen, his gaze turning cold: "Oh? You don't care?"

Eunuch Zhao felt a chill run down his spine, but still mustered his courage: "Yes, Consort Lu had a faint smile on her face, and there seemed to be a hint of mockery in her eyes, as if... she didn't take this matter to heart."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingheng's face flashed with anger, which quickly turned into helplessness. He stood up and paced back and forth in the hall.

Seeing this, Eunuch Zhao boldly suggested, "Your Majesty, why don't you... go and see Consort Lu? Perhaps she is feeling quite distressed."

Upon hearing Eunuch Zhao's words, Xiao Jingheng's expression softened slightly: "I won't go!" Eunuch Zhao cautiously asked, "Your Majesty, what about Consort Yan's palace...?"

Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Jingheng suddenly remembered that he had promised to go to Consort Yan's place, and a hint of sullenness appeared on his face: "I'll go now!"

Inside Weiyang Palace, the lights shone brightly. Consort Yan stood anxiously at the palace gate, her face beaming with barely suppressed excitement: "Why hasn't the Emperor arrived yet?"

"Your Majesty will be here soon, don't worry."

As she spoke, Xiao Jingheng strode over, and her eyes instantly lit up like stars. She quickly stepped forward, curtsied, and said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, I respectfully welcome Your Majesty. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace."

Xiao Jingheng gently helped Consort Yan up. Her fingers were slender and soft. For some reason, as he held Consort Yan's hand, Lu Jingning unconsciously came to mind.

"Your Majesty, what's wrong?" Consort Yan asked with concern when she saw that Xiao Jingheng was somewhat stunned.

Xiao Jingheng snapped out of his daze, released Consort Yan's hand, and said with a somewhat cold expression, "It's nothing."

"Your Majesty, I have prepared many of your favorite dishes. Please come in and have a taste."

"Hmm," Xiao Jingheng replied indifferently.

As the two entered the palace, the table was already laden with delicacies, including steaming braised shark fin, which smelled wonderful.

"Your Majesty, please try it!" Consort Yan stood by, her face full of anticipation, serving him his meal.

Xiao Jingheng sat down, picked up his chopsticks, but only mechanically took a few bites of food, his eyes vacant, clearly absent-minded.

"Your Majesty, what do you think of the dishes I prepared today?" Consort Yan asked expectantly.

"Well enough"

Seeing that Xiao Jingheng seemed somewhat distracted, Consort Yan spoke to him gently, trying to get his attention.

"Your Majesty, do you think the child in my womb will look more like you or more like me after birth?"

Xiao Jingheng merely nodded perfunctorily at the request of "more," without giving a real response.

After the meal, he hurriedly stood up, his tone tinged with a hint of melancholy: "Alright, I have important matters to attend to today. I'll come see you another day. Take good care of yourself during your pregnancy."

"emperor……"

Having said that, he ignored the disappointment in Consort Yan's eyes and strode away.

After a while, Consort Yan looked at the dishes on the table, some of which hadn't been touched.

"Li'er, do you think the Emperor doesn't like me and the child in my belly?" The smile in Consort Yan's eyes gradually faded, leaving only disappointment.

Li'er squatted down in front of her and gently comforted her, "How could that be, Your Majesty? The Emperor is just too busy."

"Really?" Consort Yan gave a self-deprecating laugh, her voice muffled.

Pear nodded emphatically: "Of course, Your Majesty. Look how busy the Emperor is, yet he still came to keep you company. Don't overthink it."

Upon hearing this, Consort Yan forced a smile and gently stroked her belly: "I hope so."

"Alright, Your Highness, don't be upset, it's not good for the little prince in your womb. Your Highness should take your medicine to prevent miscarriage."

Pear took the medicine that the palace maid had just brewed and fed it to Consort Yan.

"it is good"

(End of this chapter)