After Song Wan became pregnant, she was more sleepy than before. Now she was lying on the beauty's bed, but she was not sleepy at all. She was restless in her heart and looked at the door from time to time.
Hearing the footsteps approaching, he sat up.
Qing He trotted in and shook his head gently at her.
"You haven't given birth yet?" Song Wan's face was full of sorrow, her eyebrows were furrowed, "How many hours has it been since you gave birth?"
Today, my younger brother, Mrs. Song Ziqi, is in labor. She has not given birth safely since she started in the morning.
"I heard from the news that it may take a long time. The second young lady is her first child, so it will definitely be difficult." Qing He stepped forward to help her and comforted her, "Don't worry too much, Madam. Second Young Madam, do you want to take a nap?" The auspicious people have their own destiny, and they may come to announce the good news soon."
"I can't sleep, just wait." Song Wan walked to the table and sat down, looked at her and said, "The emperor rewarded you with a thousand-year-old ginseng last time. You should send someone to the Hou Mansion as soon as possible."
"Yes." Qinghe replied.
"Remember to tell me if there is any situation."
"This slave knows."
Qing He responded and retreated. He looked at Song Wan who was anxious out of the corner of his eye and sighed in his heart. Even if there was a situation, they didn't dare to say it. The empress was pregnant. What if she felt fear? good
Mrs. Song also took this into consideration and tried her best not to send anyone into the palace to speak.
In the evening, Mrs. Song, who had been waiting all day, had not yet given birth, so Song Wan sat and waited all day. Needless to say, Qing He felt the fear in her heart rising.
My hand touched my belly, feeling uneasy for the first time.
"No news yet?" Song Wan asked Qing He again.
Qing He shook his head and then said, "Why don't you, Madam, use some food first? If you don't want to eat, the young master also needs to eat."
When it came to the fetus in her belly, Song Wan had more worries and said softly, "Pass the meal on."
"yes."
Qinghe asked someone to bring the meal.
Since Song Wan became pregnant, and the emperor often came to Jingyang Palace for meals, the food had become richer. Ji Huai even set aside a special dining room to prepare her meals.
Dishes were served one after another.
Salted pork loin, milky water chestnuts, hare in sauce, shredded Babao chicken, crystal shrimp dumplings, jade mung bean soup...
Rich dishes were placed in front of Song Wan. She picked up her chopsticks, but she had no appetite. After two bites, her heart felt heavy and the fetus in her belly was making trouble for her.
I feel nauseous and feel like vomiting, and I feel exhausted all over.
Qing He looked on anxiously, "Your Majesty, please use some more. If it doesn't suit your appetite, I'll ask the kitchen to make some more. Is there anything you want to eat?"
Song Wan thought about all the things she liked to eat since childhood, but she had no appetite for them all.
She didn't want to sit still, so she stood up and walked out, "Forget it, I'll go find the emperor."
Qing He hurriedly followed and sighed in his heart. If the empress did not see the emperor the next day, she would definitely run to the imperial study. There were thousands of miraculous medicines, but none of them were as good as the emperor.
Qiu He held the lamp in front of him, but Song Wan was still afraid of disturbing the emperor's handling of government affairs, so she said, "If I go now, will it disturb the emperor?"
"Your Majesty, don't worry too much. You'll know when you get there. Even if you bother me, just see the Emperor and come back. The Emperor won't be angry with Your Majesty." Qiu He answered softly.
Hearing this, Song Wan felt a little more relaxed, "Yes, if the emperor is busy, I will come back. I wonder if the emperor has eaten."
She was pregnant, so she was more careful than before. It was also night, and the slave who supported her asked her to watch the road carefully.
It was getting late now, so she took a shortcut instead of walking, and only had to go around the back garden to reach the imperial study.
As they approached the rockery, a person suddenly appeared in front of them, which startled Song Wan and the others. They saw that the person was in a hurry, his eyes averted, and he hurriedly saluted, "I have seen the imperial concubine."
Song Wan looked behind her, "Why is Zhang Cairen here alone?"
"I'm in a bad mood today, so I didn't ask for a maid to accompany me. I came here alone to see the night view. I just met a cat, which scared me. I hope the imperial concubine will forgive me." After Zhang Cairen finished speaking, he asked again , "Is the imperial concubine going to see the emperor?"
"It's more dangerous to be alone. It's best to have someone follow you next time." Song Wan did not answer her last question. Zhang Cairen often came to greet her recently. Whenever she wanted to see the emperor, he always had to follow her.
The concubines in the palace are more and more courteous to her and get closer to her.
It's not that she is very popular, but that she is pregnant and cannot serve the emperor. Everyone wants to appear in front of the emperor a few more times in order to gain favor.
Although it was true, she still tasted it.
However, to her surprise, Zhang Cairen did not pester her this time. Instead, he said, "It's getting late. If you want to see the emperor, please go quickly."
It was too dark, Song Wan couldn't see the expression on her face, and the other party kept lowering her head and stepped aside.
"You should go back earlier. It's not safe to act in the dark." Song Wan didn't think much and walked forward.
When Zhang Cairen saw her walking away, he slowly loosened his grip on his sleeves, his palms covered with sweat.
Outside the Imperial Study Room.
Eunuch Yuan Hai saw Song Wan from afar and hurried to greet her.
The emperor's guess was correct. The palace seems to be really lively. Since the imperial concubine became pregnant, she has been coming to the imperial study frequently, and she has not been messing around. She often comes during lunch and dinner. Sometimes the emperor can't bear her coming. He went to Jingyang Palace to spend some time with her.
Moreover, it had been known for several days that the imperial concubine was pregnant. The emperor did not turn over his cards at night. Except for staying in the imperial study room one day, he also spent the other days with her.
Isn't it the emperor's habit to be so pampered and do not pester talents
"I have seen the noble concubine." Eunuch Yuanhai narrowed his eyes and saluted.
"Is the emperor busy?" Song Wan asked in a low voice.
"The imperial concubine has arrived at the right time. Master Chen left early. The emperor has not eaten yet and can rest for two quarters of an hour." Eunuch Yuan Hai returned, followed Song Wan back, and extended his hand to open the door for her.
Song Wan entered the imperial study room. Ji Huai was sitting at the desk, frowning in deep thought. When he saw her coming, he took back his thoughts and said, "When did you come here?"
"I just arrived." Song Wan walked forward with small steps. She was still young and had not shown her pregnancy. Her figure was still graceful. She walked to the desk and stood beside him.
"Are you ready to eat?" Ji Huai turned sideways and put his arms around her waist. Song Wan sat in his arms, raised her arms to hold his neck, and said softly, "I don't have the appetite to eat, so I came to see the emperor." ."
Ji Huai smiled and said, "I'm not a meal, so you're coaxing me again?"
"Seeing the Emperor will make your appetite better." She scolded, "I don't want to coax the Emperor."
Ji Huai asked the meal to be passed outside and looked at her, "I know what you are worried about. I have asked the imperial doctor to go to the Marquis Mansion. The Second Young Madam Song will be fine. Just relax."
"Does Your Majesty know all this?" She never mentioned anything about the Marquis Mansion in front of him, for fear of saying the wrong thing, which might even be a disservice.
"When Zi Qi goes to the battlefield, I will definitely keep his wife and children safe, so that he can put an end to his worries and can safely protect his family and country." Ji Huai spoke slowly.
When Song Wan heard what he said, her heart suddenly felt sour. She looked at him with misty beautiful eyes and tried her best to suppress her emotions. Her voice was still trembling, "I haven't heard from him for a long time. I wonder if he is doing well? "
"The conditions in the military camp are difficult, but Zi Qi has never been afraid of hardship, and I am not worried about my health. In addition, General Yin's soldiers are brave and good at fighting, and with the emperor behind him, we will definitely defeat the Huns."
Song Ziqi was her younger brother. He was only eighteen years old. He had just married his wife. He couldn't stay by his side even when she was giving birth, so he was going to the battlefield. The swords on the battlefield had no eyes. How could people not worry
Last time, after Jade Concubine said it, she felt anxious and sent people to inquire, but couldn't find out anything. However, no news is the best news, which means everything is fine and there is no bad news.
"If you want to know news about him, just tell me. You look brave." Ji Huai said, reaching out and taking out an envelope from the edge of the memorial, "General Yin just sent an urgent letter today."
Song Wan's eyes lit up, and she kept glancing at his hand from the corner of her eye.
Mrs. Song told her not to interfere in the Song family's affairs, but caring about her brother doesn't count as interference, right? If she was really cut off from her family, how cruel would she be
"Just read it openly." Ji Huai took out the letter in front of her and placed it in front of her eyes.
"Can I see my body?" Song Wan was flattered, but filled with joy.
"Why not?" he asked.
She still didn't dare to read it openly. The urgent letter involved government affairs, so she said, "I don't understand this either. Your Majesty, please talk to me."
Ji Huai put his arm around her and put the letter in front of her. Song Wan could see it when she raised her eyes.
General Yin talked about the current situation in the army and wanted to send troops immediately. He not only wanted to drive out the Xiongnu, but also went all the way north to teach them a harsh lesson and regain the land that the late emperor had given up.
"The Huns have frequently caused troubles in recent years, hurting the people and seizing territory. When the late emperor was still alive, peace was the most important thing. Going to war cost people and money, but it only made the other side more unscrupulous. I feel that all our dynasties are cowards. I decided not to tolerate it anymore. The general is in command, and Zi Qi has been promoted to the rank of third-grade chariot and cavalry general, assuming the authority of deputy commander. This time we will fight to the end." Ji Huai said calmly.
Song Wan knew that her brother wanted to protect the Marquis of Ning'an, so he showed his loyalty and invited himself to fight. She never thought that the emperor would grant him a title, and she was filled with emotions at the moment.
On the one hand, I am happy, on the other hand, I am worried.
Ji Huai seemed to understand what she was thinking and said with relief, "My beloved, there is no need to worry too much. Although Zi Qi is young, he is resourceful and good at planning. I will definitely reward him heavily when he returns in triumph."
"I have thanked the emperor in advance on behalf of Zi Qi, but it is what Zi Qi should do to share the emperor's worries." She finally frowned. By saying this, did the emperor no longer be too afraid of the Ning'an Hou Mansion
If handing over military power can ensure peace, it is not a bad thing, and my father can better serve the country.
Eunuch Yuan Hai led his slaves to bring in the meals, and at the same time brought in the news that Song Ziqi's wife Liu had given birth to a son safely, and that the mother and son were safe.
Before Song Wan could speak, Ji Huai said, "Send someone to send some supplements to express congratulations to Madam Song and the Second Young Madam for me and the imperial concubine."
"Yes." Eunuch Yuanhai stepped back.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Song Wan looked at him and couldn't help but purse her lips and smile.
"Are you relaxed now?" Ji Huai pulled her to sit on one side, "If you are relaxed, use it more."
"Yes." She nodded heavily, then thought of something again and bit her lip, "Then where will the emperor rest today?"
He answered casually and gave her a meatball, "Go back with you."
Song Wan immediately beamed, "I'll wait for the emperor to handle the government affairs."
She hides her own selfishness and wants to occupy more and more weight in his heart.
Ning'an Hou Mansion.
Mrs. Song was anxious to come out to receive him. She looked at the precious supplements and congratulated her quickly.
"Our family is also following the orders of the emperor and the imperial concubine. Once the things are delivered, our family will go back." Eunuch Yuanhai said.
Mrs. Song took the purse handed over by the maid, stepped forward and stuffed it into Eunuch Yuanhai's hand, "Thank you for your hard work, Eunuch-in-law has traveled all the way. This is just a little thought."
"Mrs. Song is too polite." Although Eunuch Yuan Hai said this, he did not shirk it.
Mrs. Song hesitated for a moment, then spoke again with a smile, "The imperial concubine is also pregnant, and I don't know how she is doing. As a mother, I am also worried about her. I made some sour plum cakes at home. She liked to eat them most when she was a child. I want to trouble my father-in-law. Take it back to the imperial concubine."
After the emperor took back the military power, he made no big moves. Now Song Wan was pregnant. To be honest, when she first found out about it, she was worried about the fate of the child. Later, she was named a noble concubine, and she felt more relaxed.
After all, my daughter has received some divine favor, and it is enough to have a child by her side and become a noble concubine.
In this way, you can live peacefully in the palace. If you give birth to a prince, you will be granted the title of prince, the land will be divided, and the child will have a place to go.
"Mrs. Song knows your Majesty well. Your Majesty has a bad appetite today. The Emperor said that if Madam is free, she will often go to the palace to accompany your Majesty. Otherwise, the Imperial Concubine will only go to torment the Emperor." Eunuch Yuan Hai spoke in a relaxed tone. Very good.
But no matter how hard it is, the emperor will let it go.
Mrs. Song was surprised at first, and then nodded in agreement.
After sending her father-in-law away, she felt uneasy and didn't know what to do. Her thoughts were also very confused. She couldn't figure out the emperor's meaning. How could she dare to mess around
One son is still on the battlefield, one daughter is in the palace, her husband has a delicate position in the court, and she, a woman, does not dare to enter the palace at will for fear of causing trouble.
The concubine Xian and the concubine were banned, and the concubine in the palace was now more at ease. Zhang Cairen, who used to come to greet Song Wan frequently, no longer deliberately approached her politely recently.
Song Wan was pure, but she was bored.
Since her pregnancy, the emperor has not recruited other concubines to sleep with him. Although the remaining concubines are dissatisfied, they have no one to make decisions. If they are not in Jingyang Palace, they rest in the imperial study room.
Song Wan had a feeling that she had the emperor all to herself, but the emperor had never been greedy in the past and only came to her room two or three times a month. Plus he was busy with state affairs, so he might not have the time.
When people are bored, she will go to Ji Huai, although in her understanding, she has been very restrained. She can only go to Ji Huai twice a day, which is not too much, and she doesn't cry or make trouble.
He followed suit, and she changed unconsciously.
When Song Ziqi's son was one month old, a banquet was held. Song Wan proposed to Ji Huai that he wanted to go back, and he agreed.
On the day of the banquet, he took her back with him.
When I heard that the emperor had come to arrange the arrangements, I was so frightened that I rearranged the interior and exterior of Ning'anhou's mansion several times. The people I invited carefully considered the arrangements for fear of making mistakes.
When the two arrived, everyone from the Hou Mansion came out to greet them. Ji Huai was dressed in light blue uniforms and a jade crown on his head. Song Wan was wearing a light green silver-patterned dress, with three thousand black hair coiled up, beautiful eyebrows like daisy, and a pair of charming phoenix eyes. At this time And with a bit of joy.
Everyone knows that Concubine Song is constantly being favored, but the Song family is very sober. Even if Song Wan is pregnant with a child now, whether she will keep her or not is a matter of the emperor's decision.
As an emperor, he is cold-blooded and ruthless, and the so-called favor is nothing but illusory.
Mrs. Song still remembered the day she left the palace. Her stiff face and red eyes made her heart feel like a knife. When she looked at her daughter again, Song Wan saw her curling her eyes and smiling happily.
"Mother."
"Your Majesty," Mrs. Song saluted and was helped up by her.
"Your Majesty, please." Marquis Ning'an walked forward to lead Ji Huai.
"Wan'er." Ji Huai reached out to hold her hand, and Song Wan naturally stretched out her hand and held the back of his hand with her other hand, showing the tenderness and shyness of her daughter.
Mrs. Song sighed.
Of all things in the world, love is the most untouchable, especially with the emperor. Her daughter is an infatuated person, and she had no hesitation in marrying into the prince's house. There are thousands of men in the world, and Ning'an Hou's legitimate daughter is more than enough to match anyone, so he gave birth to her. Go to the prince.
Everything is fate.
During the break of the banquet, Mrs. Song and Song Wan met alone. Song Wan had not seen her mother for a long time. She stepped forward to hold her hand and acted a little coquettishly, "My sister-in-law gave birth to a child, so my mother ignored me, right? She even came to the palace to see me. I can’t even spare the time.”
"My family is busy, and I always send people to bring food in." Mrs. Song replied.
"Mother is making excuses. Fortunately, the emperor came back with me." When Song Wan talked about Ji Huai, her eyes shone and the smile on her lips deepened.
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Song looked at her and said, "Your troublesome habit has come back again, Wan'er, don't be willful. The emperor has so many things to do, how can he waste time like this?"
"Your Majesty said it's okay," she replied.
But after talking about it, the emperor agreed to her and treated her very well.
"Didn't I tell you not to have anything to do with the Hou Mansion anymore, but you didn't listen. Even if you become a noble concubine and you're pregnant with a dragon, your days are still very long. With such a big fanfare, don't you think it's not enough?" Mrs. Song was angry and her tone was serious.
Song Wan's smile gradually faded.
"What do the people in the palace think? What do the people in the court think? And the emperor..."
"I don't care what they think!" Song Wan interrupted her and said word by word, "If my relatives can't be safe and sound, so what if I can survive in the palace? The Hou Mansion and I are one, and if even my relatives can't How can I be happy after seeing each other and being separated from the Hou Mansion?"
"I'm tired of pretending to be indifferent. My mother always said that the emperor would care, but my daughter didn't feel that the emperor cared. When my daughter asked, the emperor said that it was the emperor's arrangement to come back today."
Mrs. Song was choked and could not refute for a moment.
"If the emperor destroys my Song family and leaves me alone, mother, do you think I can live with peace of mind?" Song Wan looked at her and asked again.
"Don't talk nonsense!" Mrs. Song looked around nervously and stopped her sternly. These treacherous words could not be listened to by anyone who cared.
Song Wan: "The emperor can take time out to spend time with his daughter, and so can mother. The Marquis Mansion is open and open, so why should we be timid? My daughter will not interfere in the government affairs, and my father will not do treasonous things. So, what are you afraid of?" I want those who look down on the Hou Mansion to make the wrong calculation."
Everyone said that the Marquis of Ning'an was not favored by the saints, and they all stayed away, adding insult to injury. She wanted to raise her prestige again to prevent those who wanted to take advantage of the loopholes.
Even if they lost their military power, the Marquis of Ning'an remained loyal to the court and dedicated to the country. The emperor could see that and did not abandon it.
If she had to cut ties with her family to keep this divine favor, what would she do if she took it? That's worse than nothing.