When Qin Yi came back, Chu Jinyao was wearing a soft yellow skirt and was sitting under the lamp reading a book.
Qin Yi frowned subconsciously when he saw it: "Why did you come down?"
When Chu Jinyao heard the voice, she immediately closed the book and walked towards Qin Yi. She walked a few steps faster on the way, and was almost immediately supported by Qin Yi: "You are pregnant now, don't move."
"How can this be called disorderly movement?" Chu Jinyao was helpless, "I'm not made of porcelain, I just walk around normally."
But Qin Yi persisted, and carefully put Chu Jinyao back on the soft couch. In his eyes, Chu Jinyao is now an extremely delicate piece of porcelain, and anything in the palace may hurt her.
After walking around outside, Qin Yi's clothes were already wet by the rain, so Chu Jinyao immediately asked Qin Yi to bring clean clothes out. If it was usual, Chu Jinyao would always have to change it for Qin Yi herself, but now no one dared to let Chu Jinyao do this, she could only sigh and wait outside. After Qin Yi changed his clothes, the two sat on the soft couch together.
The cold rain was pattering outside the house, but the warm lights were like beans in the house separated by a window. It is said that looking at the beauty under the lamp, Chu Jinyao has sandalwood hair and snow skin, bright eyebrows and bright eyes, she is wearing light yellow clothes again today, and her whole body is almost glowing softly under the halo of candlelight. The beauty in front of him was within reach, and Qin Yi finally had a sense of reality. His eyes couldn't help but look at Chu Jinyao's abdomen, where it was still as flat as before, and it was completely impossible to see that a small life was being conceived. But in another eight months, a brand new life that belongs only to the two of them will come to this world.
As early as when Qin Yi got married, the courtiers did not shy away from mentioning his sons and daughters, and many people even urged him either explicitly or secretly. At that time, Qin Yi didn't feel anything. It is no different from asking him to go to Wenhua Palace to listen to politics, but it is another responsibility. But when the day really came, Qin Yi realized that the two were completely different. This was a feeling he had never experienced before, as if a string deep in his heart was gently plucked by someone, and his every move after that had a different meaning.
Chu Xinyao noticed that Qin Yi had been staring at her lower abdomen since she sat down, but Qin Yi only looked at it and didn't touch it. Chu Jinyao sighed silently, he imagined the pregnancy too fragile.
"Did he make trouble with you today?" Qin Yi asked. He had vaguely heard that a woman's pregnancy was very uncomfortable, and she seemed to have morning sickness
"No." Chu Jinyao laughed, "It's only been over a month, and I can't feel anything."
But Qin Yi didn't know what to think, and his expression slowly became serious: "Everything must be prevented before it happens. Tomorrow I will ask them to transfer a few experienced servants, and the midwife will immediately find the best one."
Chu Jinyao was helpless: "I'm only a month old, so you're looking for a midwife?"
"Be prepared first, it won't get in the way anyway." The prince, who was born to be a leader in everything, didn't think it was a problem. Chu Jinyao really couldn't tell him, so he had to go.
Thinking of what happened during the day, Qin Yi couldn't help but flash a dark light in his eyes. He was nonchalant, as if he was saying something very common: "From tomorrow onwards, you can raise your baby with peace of mind, and you don't have to go to the queen to greet you."
Chu Jinyao was stunned for a moment. When she heard that Qin Yi was going out, she had a vague guess in her heart. Now it seems that Qin Yi really went to find Xiao Qi.
In the first three months of pregnancy, the fetal image is unstable, and miscarriage is the most likely to occur. After Chu Jinyao learned that she was pregnant, she was terrified when she recalled what happened during the day. She stood for so long in the kitchen where there were knives everywhere, and then she was still blowing cold air from the air vent. It's just this time, if things go on like this, Xiao Qi Hou deliberately tossed every day in the name of filial piety, then her child will be in danger.
You don't have to go to ask Xiao Qi to be safe, it's naturally the best situation to stay in your own palace to raise a baby. But if she didn't go to her mother-in-law when she was pregnant, she would inevitably be called arrogant. If Chu Jinyao was just an ordinary woman, it would be fine if she didn't want to be famous, but she was also a crown princess at the same time.
"Your Highness..."
"It's alright." Qin Yi stopped what Chu Jinyao wanted to say, "You just need to raise your baby with peace of mind, and I'll be the one for the outside world."
With Queen Xiao Qi's character, once she knew that Chu Jinyao was pregnant, she had to change her tactics and toss her. It was better to expect the sun to come out from the west when she hoped that Queen Qi would find her conscience. But Xiao Qihou actually agreed to this request. Obviously, Qin Yi just went out and did something. Chu Jinyao's heart was complicated and unspeakable. The emperor had just become wary of Qin Yi. At such a sensitive juncture, he really shouldn't do such outrageous things. Chu Jinyao sighed in her heart, and she passed over the delicate table with her hands and held Qin Yi's arm tightly: "Your Highness, you will definitely be a good father in the future."
Qin Yi heard a laugh and asked, "Why?"
"There is no reason, it's just intuition." Chu Jinyao thought of her future children, and the light in her eyes became softer, "Your Highness, do you prefer boys or girls?"
Qin Yi said, "Everything is fine."
He really thinks that both men and women are good. He has lost his mother since he was five years old. As for the father or not, there is no difference. Watching a child grow up from the beginning is a very novel experience for Qin Yi. He couldn't help thinking that if it was a boy, he would have taught him tactics, cavalry, and martial arts since he was a child. If it was a girl... If it was a girl, his little princess must be the same as Chu Jinyao. Qin Yi thought of a miniature version of Chu Jinyao and couldn't help but smile.
Chu Jinyao took the Book of Songs and Chu Ci, and was eagerly looking for a name with a good meaning. Qin Yi actually knew that this was the first child of the grandchildren in the royal family. If it was a county master, it would be fine. If it was a boy, his name would definitely be the top priority of the clan's house and the cabinet. The naming committee didn't need them to worry about it. But even so, Qin Yi did not disturb Chu Jinyao's interest in turning the book, and he even sat aside to advise Chu Jinyao. You know, this was completely useless in his eyes before.
That's probably what it's like to be a parent.
It's no secret that the Crown Princess fainted in the Queen's Palace, but for that matter, Chu Jinyao didn't go to greet everyone the next day, which surprised everyone in the harem.
If it's just ordinary tiredness, it shouldn't be enough to come to greet the mother-in-law, which daughter-in-law dares to take Joe like this. There is often only one explanation for a young woman's sudden lockout.
Could the princess be pregnant
This guess is like a dull thunder in the clear sky, and everyone suddenly found that there are many clues to confirm this. Especially on the third day when the Crown Princess stayed behind closed doors, all the female relatives of the Changxing Hou family went to the East Palace to visit the Crown Princess.
The female family members of the Marquis of Changxing were led to the Xici room. As soon as Madam Chu sat down, she hurriedly asked in a low voice, "Prince Concubine, do you have one?"
Chu Jinyao nodded lightly, and her guess after reading it all night was confirmed. Old Madam Chu covered her heart, and her happy heart skipped a few beats.
In the first three months of pregnancy, because of the unstable fetal image and the fear of losing the good fortune of the child, the happy family will not publicize it, but the good family can guess more or less. Mrs. Chu was looking forward to Chu Jinyao's pregnancy. Yesterday, she suddenly received a letter from the prince, asking them to go to the palace to accompany the prince. Mrs. Chu and the Marquis of Changxing discussed it all night. Both of them felt that the prince was like this. It was abnormal, and the princess even stopped asking for safety. Most of the abnormality was because the princess was pregnant.
Now Mrs. Chu heard the confirmation from Chu Jinyao herself, and she was so happy that she recited several words of Buddha: "Amitabha, it is really the blessing of the Bodhisattva. Xian'er just gave birth to a brother, and now the crown prince is pregnant, thank the Bodhisattva for your blessing, and so on. After returning to Beijing, I will go to repay my vows."
The other female relatives of the Hou Mansion were all overjoyed when they heard it. The five girls were married so well, and the entire family, Changxing Hou Mansion, was among the first-class dignitaries. Because of Chu Jinyao's sake, the marriages of the girls in the Chu family who have not left the court have gone through several ranks. Although the girls above got married early, they are also very straight-backed in the husband's family. Chu Jinyao's siblings are even more amazing. I never saw that the Zhao family was very close to Chu Jinxian. She helped her mother-in-law in charge of affairs at a young age, and Duan Yinghua, the princess's serious sister-in-law, was not to be mentioned. They all envy her for marrying well. Therefore, the Chu family sincerely hoped that Chu Jinyao would be well. Madam Chu secretly asked for a lot of charms, and Guanyin Buddha and Tathagata asked for it again. All good Lord.
Now that dream has come true, the people in Changxing Hou's mansion are simply happier than Chu Jinyao.
Mrs. Chu asked again about the months, recent diet and other things, and then told Chu Jinyao what to pay attention to during pregnancy. Chu Jinyao has heard many people say these things many times, but now Chu Jinyao is still listening carefully, and secretly memorizes the new additions made by Mrs. Chu.
In fact, Mrs. Chu may not be really worried about Chu Jinyao, but the family and interests are entangled, there is no need to distinguish what is true and what is because of common interests. Chu Jinyao didn't grow up in front of Mrs. Chu, and she didn't have much affection for Mrs. Chu's grandparents and grandchildren, so she was bound by interests and not mixed with emotions, but it was agile.
Madam Chu asked for a while, and then vaguely mentioned another point: "Prince Concubine, like Xian'er, your body is cold, and your first three months are more difficult than others, but you must pay attention to your diet and not eat cold. Cold things can't be bumped into the stomach."
Chu Jinyao immediately understood what Madam Chu was reminding. The situation in the harem was complicated. Both King Su and King Lu had grown up, and Concubine Shu and Queen Qi were not fuel-efficient lamps. Strong enemies are all around, even if the prince has a solid foundation now, he can't take it lightly, and this child in her belly is especially the target of public criticism.
A concubine, a little prince who is not a threat, can be miscarried, not to mention that she is the first child of the royal grandchildren, the direct descendant of the East Palace. It would be even worse if it was a boy, eldest grandson.
Orthodox literati still uphold the etiquette. If Qin Yi has the eldest son, then the Eastern Palace can add another important bargaining chip to the balance of the throne.
Therefore, the birth of Chu Jinyao's birth is really thrilling, with both danger and benefit. Compared with the risks she was about to face, what Lian Concubine experienced could only be regarded as petty troubles.
Chu Jinyao nodded solemnly. The position of Crown Princess brought her endless glory and status, but she was accompanied by the most cruel flesh-and-blood slaughter in the world. After enjoying the glory, she had to bear the danger.
When Mrs. Chu saw that Chu Jinyao was not panicking, she was slightly surprised, and then laughed at herself. It seemed that she was overthinking it. Now, for these intrigues and dark palaces, I am afraid that Chu Jinyao is better than her old lady. . Sure enough, the environment can make people grow up. Looking at this beautiful and noble princess in front of her, who can believe that she is the same person as the skinny little girl three years ago
Madam Chu was overwhelmed with emotion, and Mrs. Zhao asked, "Then why don't you go and greet the queen, this..."
In the past few years, the situation has been tense, and all the officials have been trying to figure out what was going on in the palace in private. Every move of Qin Yi and Chu Jinyao was endlessly magnified by everyone. Chu Jinyao had just rested for two days, and the news that she didn't go to greet the queen has spread all over the world.
Chu Jinyao said, "His Royal Highness has already mentioned this to the emperor, and the emperor is also very happy. He instructed me to raise my baby at ease. It's okay for other things to slow down for the time being."
The fact that Chu Jinyao is pregnant cannot be publicized, but the emperor cannot be bypassed. Qin Yi went to tell the emperor. After the emperor heard it, he realized that Chu Jinyao fainted last time because of pregnancy.
This... The queen tossed the pregnant crown concubine to the point of fainting when she was discussing her daughter-in-law. The emperor also thought it was too ugly, so he acquiesced to Qin Yi's practice. Before the child was born, Chu Jinyao did not have to go to the queen Qi. Please be safe.
Even the emperor is not on her side, what can Xiao Qi do after she has come forward to be this good person herself, saving Chu Jinyao daily greetings. But in private, Xiao Qi's mood is unknown.
It turned out that the emperor also agreed, and everyone in the Chu family looked at each other and knew it. Mrs. Chu lamented that she was worried that Chu Jinyao would not be favored before she got married, and that Chu Jinyao even threatened Mrs. Chu with a confuse master, but who would know that Chu Jinyao was really right. Duan Yinghua glanced at Chu Jinyao and lowered her head to hide her bitterness.
Duan Yinghua and the second young master have a good or bad relationship, but in the past few days, Duan Yinghua has found some bad clues. Duan Yinghua had the heart to file a complaint with her sister-in-law, but with all the elders here today, Duan Yinghua really couldn't find a chance to speak, and she couldn't say it either.
Duan Yinghua didn't envy the noble status of the princess Chu Jinyao, she only envied the prince's dedication to Chu Jinyao, what more could her husband ask for.
The female relatives were silent for a while, and then whispered something else to Chu Jinyao. Zhao looked at the golden and jade-filled decorations in front of him, Chu Jinyao's commanding momentum, and some sentimentality rose in his heart out of time. The daughter has become a prince concubine, has a strong relationship with the prince, and is now pregnant with her first child, which should be the most gratifying thing for a mother. But Zhao Shi couldn't help but think, Chu Jinxian is going well, and Chu Jinyao also has the love of the prince, but what about the one who grew up in front of her
Chu Jinmiao didn't know what was going on in Su's family alone. She was probably married too. I don't know what kind of husband's family she found.
After sending the people from Changxing Hou's mansion away, Chu Jinyao started to prepare for returning to Beijing. She was pregnant and just bumped into the return journey. The road was bumpy, so she had to be more careful along the way. Fortunately, the fact that Chu Jinyao was pregnant was almost over the bright road. The emperor drove back to the palace, and the guards were heavily guarded. Who could do anything while the emperor was driving? Coupled with Qin Yi's precautions, Chu Jinyao returned without any danger. Arrive at Ciqing Palace.
After a few months' absence, everyone returned to the capital with a sigh of relief. The palace was busy welcoming all the masters, and the accompanying people were busy making arrangements and salutes, and the entire capital was immersed in the hustle and bustle.
In the mansion of the Marquis of Changxing, the second young master grabbed a maid and hurriedly asked, "Is your mother inside?"
The second young master was Chu Jinyao's only direct brother. He had the face of a prince and a princess, so he should have named the prince, and the title of Marquis of Changxing could be passed down to another generation. The second young master got the answer and walked in quickly. At the same time, in the Forbidden City, Concubine Shu broke a tea cup in her rage.
"What a step queen." Concubine Shu was so angry that her teeth rattled, "How dare you plot against Ben Gong like this, Ben Gong and you will never end."