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The Empress Dowager didn't actually have any bad intentions.

She knew in her heart that her love-obsessed son was beyond saving. First, he dismissed the harem, and then he said he would only have one child and then not have any more.

It's a miracle that the Xie family's ancestral legacy wasn't ruined in his hands.

Regardless, at least there's one more child, with a 50% chance it's a prince, the future crown prince.

The Empress Dowager couldn't possibly ignore it, and inevitably grumbled a few more words.

After finally stabilizing the pregnancy, if Qi Yitang continues to run around and join in the fun as usual, potentially harming her health, who can bear the consequences?

However, this excessive concern is a burden for Qi Yitang.

He didn't have a good relationship with the Empress Dowager to begin with, and now, for the sake of his child, he has to listen to the Empress Dowager's lectures every few days.

It's always the same old stuff: be careful when you walk, avoid certain foods... I'm so tired of hearing it.

Even Xie Changqing came over and started babbling on and on.

He said he had inquired with the imperial physicians and that the first three months were the most critical, as even the slightest carelessness could lead to miscarriage, so they should be careful…

What to pay attention to is, naturally, certain aspects.

It's best if they sleep in separate beds, so his brother doesn't lose control.

The meaning was good, but Qi Yitang felt a lump in her throat, unable to breathe.

Children, children, children, they're all children!

They practically have eyes glued to her stomach!

As a result, Qi Yitang had a nightmare during her afternoon nap. She had a difficult childbirth, and Xie Ling was nowhere to be found. Her parents and fourth brother were also not there.

Only the Empress Dowager and Xie Changqing remained outside the door, repeatedly urging the imperial physician, "Save the baby!"

"This is my elder brother's first child; the baby must be protected. The adults are not important!"

The ear-piercing noise startled Qi Yitang awake.

Even though she knew it was a dream, and even though Qi Yitang loved her and Yanzhi's child very much and hoped for a safe delivery, if something unexpected happened and they were in a life-or-death situation where only one could live, she would still choose her own child.

I feel depressed and everything annoys me.

One day at noon, when Qi Yitang was picking up some food, Xie Ling moved the spicy stir-fried duck shreds prepared by the imperial kitchen a little further away.

The imperial physician advised against consuming too much spicy or stimulating food, and I've already had two bites; I can't eat anymore...

Qi Yitang finally snapped, "Enough! I know the child is the most important thing. I know this isn't allowed and that isn't permitted because it's bad for the child! You don't need to keep saying that all the time!"

"This is so annoying, I'm not eating anymore!" She threw her chopsticks away.

The hall fell silent. Comments scrolled across the screen: "Why did the female supporting character suddenly explode? It startled me. The emperor was just concerned about her."

[She's just taking advantage of her pregnancy to act up.]

[That's not entirely true. Hormonal fluctuations and mood swings are normal during pregnancy.]

[Wa Ge is deeply hurt after being scolded by his wife.]

Sigh, don't always take out your bad temper on your loved ones.

The chopsticks fell to the ground and rolled several times.

Qi Yitang was suddenly stunned; she had just…

Looking at Li Degui and all the palace servants, they were all holding their breath, not daring to utter a sound.

Qi Yitang opened her mouth, wanting to explain that she didn't mean it, but her lips trembled and she couldn't say anything.

The atmosphere froze.

Has the female supporting character been riding on the villain's back for so long that she's forgotten he's the emperor? What good would it do her to anger the emperor?

[Seriously, how come there are still first wives around? If she gets angered this easily, she might as well be buried with the ex-male lead.]

[Exactly, what's wrong with throwing a tantrum? Men can get a child for nothing, so what's there to be upset about if they get a few words said about it?]

If you ask me, we argue in bed and make up before we get out of bed; we're just worrying about things that don't concern us.

Qi Yitang lowered her head and heard the palace servants bow and leave, the sound of the door closing, followed by the rustling of fabric. Xie Ling stood up and squatted down in front of her.

In a soft voice, she asked, "Tangtang, are you in a bad mood?"

Qi Yitang felt a lump in her throat and bit her lip, remaining silent.

"It's not that I don't want you to eat," Xie Ling said softly, gently taking her hand in his palm. "It's just that your stomach is weak, and eating too much spicy food can easily cause stomach cramps. You forgot last year, you felt unwell for several days because you craved spicy food... I'm worried about you, it has nothing to do with the baby."

She hadn't intended to cry, but his humble attitude finally brought tears to Qi Yitang's eyes, and they fell down in a plop.

"Don't cry."

If your wife cries, it means you were in the wrong.

Xie Ling brushed her eye with her fingertip. "It's my fault. You can hit me or scold me if you want. Don't keep it to yourself."

Qi Yitang suddenly threw herself into his arms and began to sob.

"I don't know what's wrong with me... I just feel so annoyed..."

The Empress Dowager's nagging, Xie Changqing's admonitions, and everyone's attention focused on her stomach made Qi Yitang feel like a hen trapped in a cage.

Everyone was watching her, expecting her to lay a perfect egg, but no one asked her if she was happy.

Qi Yitang needed an outlet for her pent-up emotions. Since she couldn't argue with the Empress Dowager, she could only vent all her frustrations on Xie Ling.

"I didn't mean to, I didn't mean to start a fight..."

"I know, it's not your fault, it's okay, Tangtang." Xie Ling gently patted her back.

The scars left from childhood will stay with her for life. Tangtang was probably afraid that she would only care about her children and neglect her.

Xie Ling could completely understand this unease.

"To me, you will always be the most important person. No one can surpass you, not even the children."

While others gain status through their sons, in her case it's the son who gains status through his mother.

If this child hadn't been born in her womb, Xie Ling wouldn't have given it a second glance.

……

"Imperial physicians, hurry! The Emperor is displeased; something terrible is about to happen!"

Li Degui rushed to the Imperial Hospital in a great hurry, urging them all the way, his throat almost hoarse.

When Physician Fang heard the summons, he picked up his medicine box. Poor Physician Kou had been on duty all night and his eyes were dark and swollen. He was just about to go home to rest when Li Degui grabbed him.

"Has something happened to Her Majesty the Empress?" the two pressed.

Li Degui couldn't explain it either, saying, "You'll find out when you get there."

The two imperial physicians exchanged a glance. Everything seemed normal when they checked the pulse yesterday. Could something have happened today?

I rushed to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and as soon as I stepped inside, I noticed that the hall was quiet and the atmosphere was oppressive.

The two men felt a chill run down their spines; their official positions were in jeopardy.

"Your Majesty, we pay our respects."

After coaxing Qi Yitang to sleep, Xie Ling finally had time to summon the two of them. "Why do women's emotions become so volatile after becoming pregnant?"

The two imperial physicians breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, it wasn't a fall, a bump, or anything that could affect the fetus.

"Your Majesty, after a woman becomes pregnant, the blood and qi in her womb gather to nourish the fetus, and the five internal organs and six bowels all shift. If we compare Your Majesty's body to a thunderstorm in late spring or early summer, the moisture gathers in the high sky, and the slightest breeze or movement will turn it into a torrential rain or a continuous drizzle."

Physician Fang said, "Whether the rain falls or not, and how much it falls, is entirely determined by Heaven. Her Majesty can only be subject to its influence and has no choice in the matter."

Xie Ling, too lazy to listen to his pedantry, asked, "How do we solve this?"

Imperial Physician Kou chimed in, "This is normal during pregnancy, not an illness. Just let nature take its course and don't overly restrict her. Let Her Majesty do whatever she likes and wants to do."

In short, it means that your condition will remain the same as before you get pregnant.

Sometimes, excessive protection can make it hard to breathe.

But Xie Ling can no longer return to that relaxed state she used to be.

He could not forget the torment Tangtang endured during her kidnapping, nor could he forget the terror she felt when she was nearly pinned down by a tiger...

In the past, when Qi Yitang was all alone, I was always on edge and couldn't help but want to lock her up and not let her go anywhere.

She's pregnant now, and if anything happens, it could result in both her and her unborn child dying.

Xie Ling cannot bear it.