Before the imperial physician arrived, Concubine Xu had already been carried by the emperor to the soft couch in the side hall.
No one expected that before the banquet even started, Concubine Xu's baby was...
No one in the hall was in the mood to feast, for they were all afraid that if the fetus in Concubine Xu's belly died, they would become the target of the emperor's anger. Only Ah Man was talking softly to Xuan'er, and she asked the maid to bring food from the imperial kitchen for the siblings to eat. Her calmness and composure were in stark contrast to the uneasiness in the hall at the moment.
"Sister, if something happened to Concubine Xu, you just..." Xuan Er was very worried and asked tentatively, but Ah Man patted his head and said with a smile: "I didn't do anything in front of everyone, it's not my fault. Eat quickly, and I'll send someone to take you back after you finish eating."
There is a tough battle to fight next, and Xuan'er is still young, so it is better for him to stay away from these dirty and filthy things.
"Xuan'er will accompany the imperial sister." Although Xuan'er is young, he is very smart. He has even vaguely guessed what will happen next. He cannot help the imperial sister, but he can still stay with her.
"You are still young. If there is wind and rain, I will protect you. When you grow up, you can protect me from the wind and rain."
Feeling Xuan'er's warmth, Ah Man was deeply moved. She patted Xuan'er's little head gently and asked someone to take him away.
"I don't want it." Xuan'er was very stubborn, and the palace maid holding his hand felt helpless.
"Royal sister, although Xuan'er is still young, he can protect you. Mother once said that a man should protect girls." The queen taught Xuan'er since he was a child that a man should be upright and protect the women around him.
"Don't worry, someone is protecting your sister." Ah Man smiled and pinched Xuan'er's little face.
Xuan Er was shocked and looked at Ah Man for a long time before asking, "Is that Xiao Yuanzi? Is he back?"
Ah Man looked at Xuan Er, his face full of shock. Does Xuan Er have the ability to predict the future? How could he guess that he was coming back? "
"I feel relieved knowing he is protecting you. Let's go." Xuan'er gestured to the maid beside him, then turned and left. The change was too fast. Ah Man suddenly felt that she had been ruthlessly abandoned by her little brother.
Not long after Xuan'er left, the imperial doctors came out from the side hall, followed by several eunuchs and palace maids.
"Your Highness, the Emperor wants you and several clan members to come in." One of the young eunuchs walked up to Ah Man and knelt down to say.
"Concubine Xu's child?"
"The imperial physician has already given Concubine Xu some medicine, and the child is fine."
Listening to the young eunuch's words, Ah Man couldn't help but laugh. He first harmed her but was reluctant to spend the money. He was really greedy.
Ah Man said nothing more, stood up and walked towards the side hall. When the clan members in the hall saw that Ah Man had already gone in, they also quickly stood up and walked in.
As soon as she entered the side hall, something flew towards Ah Man. Ah Man looked up and dodged to the side. When the object fell to the ground, Ah Man realized that what her father threw was a vase.
When several clan members entered the side hall, they saw Su Jing's furious look and did not dare to say a word. They all knelt on the ground obediently. Only Ah Man stood and looked at Su Jing calmly.
"You evil creature, the child in Concubine Xu's belly is also your royal brother." Su Jing saw that Ah Man passed the vase over and shouted at him angrily.
Ah Man said nothing, but just looked at him quietly. In her ears, she could hear Concubine Xu crying.
“Your Majesty, the princess’ fault this time is not hers. It’s me. I didn’t pay attention. It’s me…” Concubine Xu spoke while crying, her eyes full of tears. I felt sorry for her.
But what she said, although seemingly pleading for Ah Man, actually added fuel to the fire.
"You don't have to speak for this evil creature. She treated you harshly before, but this time, she embarrassed you in public and almost caused you to have a miscarriage. If you continue to indulge her, you don't know what she will do in the future."
Su Jing looked disappointed while speaking. Concubine Xu looked at her, then at Ah Man, and said softly, "Princess, just admit your mistakes and give in. There is no such great hatred between father and daughter."
(End of this chapter)