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Despite peeping, this time they weren't caught.

Because she had only seen half of it, Qi Yitang was suddenly picked up by Xie Ling and forcefully "sent" back to her bedroom without any explanation.

The reason given was: It's time to go back and take my medicine.

Since becoming pregnant, Qi Yitang felt that Xie Ling's desire to control her had been increasing day by day.

They used to know how to restrain themselves, but now that they have children as an excuse, they have become even more outrageous and perverse.

He needs to be fed, his medicine needs to be given to him, and he doesn't need anyone to help him bathe or change his clothes.

The two head palace maids, Yunzhu and Yunying, were bored out of their minds all day long. Apart from serving tea and water, they had almost nothing to do and were essentially just decorations.

In the evening, in the washroom.

"Yanzhi, get out. Just bring in any other palace maid." Qi Yitang pushed Xie Ling away in resistance.

"I'm not going out." Xie Ling pressed closer, "You're newly pregnant. What if the palace maids are clumsy and don't serve you properly, and they fall down?"

Qi Yitang didn't want to talk. How could she be so useless?

In all her life, she has never fallen while taking a bath, not even once!

Seeing Qi Yitang's reaction, Xie Ling was puzzled. "What's there to be shy about? You already have a child, what haven't I seen?"

"Besides, Tangtang helped me rub my back earlier, didn't she? It's just a matter of reciprocity between husband and wife, it's perfectly normal."

That time, he had injured his hand, so she reluctantly helped him.

What normal person would bathe their husband for no reason? He's not a child!

Even the closest couples need some private space.

Moreover, Qi Yitang still vividly remembered the consequences of their last bath together. The bathtub was so small that the two of them squeezed together, and the rubbing and touching eventually led to an uncontrollable situation.

"We can't do this, the baby is only two months old..." Qi Yitang clutched her clothes tightly, her voice growing softer and softer, "It's very dangerous."

"Can't what?"

Xie Ling leaned down to her ear, his voice low and husky with a hint of amusement, "So that's what Tangtang was worried about. Tangtang, is there something your husband would like to do for you?"

"I didn't!" Qi Yitang denied loudly. "You're the one who's a beast! I didn't even think of that, not at all!"

Xie Ling raised an eyebrow: "Really?"

The book says that after a woman becomes pregnant, her desires for certain things may increase compared to usual. Xie Ling even consulted the imperial physician to confirm this possibility.

Xie Ling curled her lips, thinking that if she wanted to, it wouldn't be so easy for her to succeed.

He reached out to test the water temperature in the bathtub. "Don't worry, the child is still young. I know what I'm doing."

Besides, her pregnancy was unstable, and she had only been taking the medicine for a few days. Even if Xie Ling were a reincarnated beast, he wouldn't have gone that far.

Qi Yitang had reservations about this, but Xie Ling refused to leave, and she had no choice.

He finally took off his outer clothes after some hesitation, and Xie Ling half-supported and half-carried him into the water.

It must be said that Xie Ling was quite skilled at serving people. The water temperature was just right, and the pressure she applied to her shoulders and neck was both steady and gentle. Her fingertips slowly massaged along the curve of her shoulder blades, gradually easing the tension and fear she had accumulated over the past few days.

Anyone who has owned a cat knows that once its fur is groomed, it's incredibly easy to pet.

Qi Yitang felt so comfortable that she was drowsy. Her eyelids felt heavier and heavier, and she slid down lazily.

Just as her head was about to hit the edge of the bathtub, a hand steadily supported her.

Looking at her half-closed eyelashes, the darkness in Xie Ling's eyes slowly melted away, turning into a pool of warm water.

He didn't wake Qi Yitang, but instead used a cotton towel dipped in water to gently wipe her shoulders, neck, and cheeks, and then lovingly lowered his head to kiss her.

Qi Yitang was too familiar with Xie Ling's aura. Even in her half-awake state, she subconsciously looked up and moved closer to him.

Very nice.

Xie Ling's perverse possessiveness was greatly satisfied.

However, they only tried it briefly before backing away.

They pulled Qi Yitang out of the water, wrapped her in a dry cotton towel, dried her off, and tucked her into the soft bedding.

After wiping himself off quickly, he also lifted the blanket and lay down inside.

February's temperature still carried a chill, and with a source of warmth nearby, Qi Yitang spontaneously turned over, snuggled into Xie Ling's arms, and wrapped her arms and legs around him.

Xie Ling pulled Qi Yitang closer, encircling her snugly in his arms, and touched the top of her head.

Goodnight, Tangtang.

……

The four-day hunt passed in the blink of an eye.

Although there was a minor assassination attempt along the way, the overall outcome was satisfactory.

The first four days are for hunting, each relying on their own skills. The last day is for evaluation, to see who has the most hunted animals, whose prey is the largest, and so on.

The top-ranked player will receive a reward from the emperor.

For some officials, this was a rare opportunity to shine.

This year, the Empress became pregnant, and the Emperor was overjoyed. The top three winners not only received rewards but also received promotions, making it a truly happy occasion for everyone.

But this has nothing to do with Qi Yitang.

Aside from joining in the fun on the first day, she stayed in the palace the rest of the time because her pregnancy was unstable and she needed to rest quietly.

Qi Yitang was a new mother, and the novelty was still there. Plus, a lot of people often came to keep her company and talk to her, so she wasn't too bored.

On the 28th of February, the imperial carriage returned to the capital.

When Qi Yitang arrived, she was dizzy and felt like vomiting, but when she returned, she was taking medication to prevent miscarriage, and she could eat and sleep well without any morning sickness.

Princess Anping felt that the child should be considerate and know how to care for his mother.

Unlike when she was pregnant with Jiahe and Jiasui, she was constantly making a fuss.

After a safe journey back to Yaotang Palace, all the servants breathed a sigh of relief.

After being away for more than ten days, Qi Yitang was somewhat dazed to return to familiar territory. When she left, there were two of them, but when she came back, she was carrying a baby.

In a few months, they will be a family of three... maybe even four. It's something to look forward to.

The only downside was that Xie Ling developed severe "pregnancy anxiety".

Even if she stayed peacefully in the palace, he would still have Li Degui come three or four times a day to inquire about her—

Have you eaten? Did you vomit? Did you take your medicine? Are you feeling unwell anywhere?

Poor Li Degui was an old man, running back and forth between the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the Imperial Study and the Yaotang Palace more than a dozen times a day, his legs were almost worn thin from all the running.

Qi Yitang felt it was unreasonable not to pay for the processing fee.

The third day of the third lunar month is the wedding day of Ning Nishang and Lu Linbai.

Not only are the viewers in the live chat eagerly anticipating the event, but Qi Yitang herself also really wants to go.

Previously, he had given up the idea because of the possibility of assassins. It wouldn't be good to ruin his once-in-a-lifetime wedding because of them, so he sent the wedding gift in advance and did not show up.

Now that the assassins have been dealt with, Xie Ling still won't let her go out because of the child.

The Empress Dowager also came to persuade her, saying that she was now the Empress and her status was different from before. Good relations were one thing, but the child in her womb was the legitimate son and could not be lost.

Qi Yitang was somewhat unhappy.

Her cousin was willing to risk her life to protect her, but now she can't even attend her wedding in person. What kind of logic is that?

She was first Qi Yitang, then Empress, how come she lost her personal freedom after getting pregnant?