Seeing this, Xing 'er quickly came over to support Liu Weirong, using a handkerchief to help her wipe the corners of her mouth. Liu Weirong waited until the discomfort in her heart dissipated before she apologized to the Emperor,"Emperor, this servant was rude, please forgive me.”
"Where do you feel uncomfortable?" Murong Che was stunned at first. He put down the bowl of soup in his hand and walked forward to support her. His deep voice carried a hint of concern that was hard to detect.
Liu Weirong was stunned by Murong Che's actions. Her face turned hot and she shook her head. She didn't know either. She just retched while eating the fish soup.
Fish soup, retching…
Liu Weirong's eyes widened. How could she be pregnant?
However, when he thought of his increasingly strange taste a few days ago, he was bewildered.
She quietly checked her pulse. It was actually a happy pulse. It had been two months.
Could there be a mistake? She didn't seem to have any pregnancy reactions!
Although she had seen all the doctors in the space, she did not have much experience. She did not know if this pulse reading was accurate.
He was both excited and nervous.
"Master, are you pregnant?”White Lotus saw his master's uncertain expression and suddenly remembered the signs of Aunt Zhang's pregnancy in the Liu residence. He looked at his master expectantly.
"Little Li, get the imperial physician to come over!”Hearing this, Murong Che's eyes lit up and he immediately gave the order.
"No, Your Majesty, don't call for a doctor. Granny Chen is also skilled in medicine.”Liu Weirong came back to her senses and quickly grabbed his big hand to refuse.
She was not stupid. Wouldn't the entire harem know about this move? What if he found out that she was pregnant? The imperial physician had to write down the pulse, and the Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager could read it. This way, her pregnancy would be exposed.
She still wanted to live out her six months of confinement in peace.
If she was really pregnant, half a year would have passed. By then, the fetus would be six months old and would have stabilized.
Murong Che had obviously thought of this as well. He nodded in agreement to her suggestion. He also knew that Granny Chen was skilled in medicine.
Liu Weirong quickly asked Xing 'er to call for Granny Chen, and the group went to the inner room.
Wet Nurse Chen came over very quickly.
"This servant greets the emperor." Not long after, Granny Chen followed Xing 'er in with a confused expression.
"Get up and check Noble De's pulse.”
Wet Nurse Chen was stunned. So he called her over to take Noble De's pulse. Could it be…A guess flashed through her mind.
Obviously, she had also thought of Master De's abnormal behavior these days.
"Yes." Wet Nurse Chen dismissed the guesses in her mind and stepped forward respectfully."Master De, please extend your hand and let this servant take your pulse.”
Liu Weirong took a deep breath and hesitated for a moment. In the end, she still stretched out her wrist, but she was very nervous. She held her breath and stared at Granny Chen.
Nanny Chen squatted on the side and carefully placed her hand on Liu Weirong's pulse. After a long time, she revealed a happy expression."This servant congratulates the emperor and Master De. Master De is already two months pregnant.”
Bai Lian and Xing 'er both smiled happily and congratulated their Mistress. Her Mistress was pregnant, and it would be great if she could give birth to the eldest son. At that time, her Mistress would definitely be promoted.
Their status also rose.
"Good! Little Li, reward Granny Chen handsomely!" Murong Che's heart was filled with joy as the corners of his mouth curled up.
She was nearly two months pregnant. She had gotten pregnant the first time she slept with him.
He did not care much about women and did not visit the harem many times. Noble De was pregnant after two visits. Her physique was not ordinary.
It should be the easy to conceive physique that Nanny had mentioned before.
He could let her have a few more children in the future.
While Murong Che was happy, he was secretly calculating in his heart.
"Many thanks, Your Majesty!" Wet Nurse Chen was also very happy to receive such a generous reward.
Liu Weirong keenly felt Murong Che's excited heart beating wildly beside her. She couldn't help but feel happy. It seemed that he was also looking forward to this child.
Even though it was a little awkward for her to be pregnant at the age of fourteen, she was still very happy as she loved children. She did not want anyone to know that she was pregnant, but Murong Che happened to come today. It was really better to come at the right time than to come early.
The emperor really knew how to pick the time.
"Wet Nurse Chen, am I really pregnant? Why didn't there be any signs before?" Liu Weirong frowned and asked in confusion.
Wasn't it said that pregnant women tended to be lethargic, weak, or have morning sickness?
Could it be that drinking spiritual spring water every day had caused these signs of pregnancy to disappear?
Wet Nurse Chen smiled." This servant can say with certainty that Master is indeed two months pregnant. Actually, Master had some signs before. For example, a few days ago, Master especially liked to eat sour and spicy things, didn't he? It's just that Master didn't pay attention. When Master is three months pregnant, she will still be prone to drowsiness and symptoms of morning sickness. At that time, she will have to pay attention!”
" But I remember there was a monthly letter last month..." Liu Weirong glanced at Murong Che, a little embarrassed. Seeing that he didn't seem to notice, she whispered to Granny Chen.
Although Murong Che looked like he was drinking tea, he was actually listening attentively.
"Is it just a little?" Granny Chen asked softly with a smile.
"How did you know?" Liu Weirong's eyes widened, and a trace of worry appeared between her brows. She asked anxiously,""Will there be any problems?"
"This is very normal. Some people will have this kind of situation when they are pregnant. Master, don't worry. Your body is very healthy and your pulse is very stable.”Granny Chen smiled and replied," Tomorrow, I will give you a list of things to take note of during pregnancy.”
"That's good. Sorry to trouble you, Wet Nurse Chen!”Liu Weirong heaved a sigh of relief. Sure enough, she had to ask a professional.
Murong Che listened carefully to the conversation between Granny Chen and Noble De. When he heard Granny Chen say that Noble De's pulse was stable, a trace of relief flashed across his face.
" Your Majesty, can you not spread the news of your servant's pregnancy…" Liu Weirong caressed her flat stomach and tugged at Murong Che's bright yellow clothes. Her clear eyes were filled with a trace of begging and anticipation.
"Good!" Even if she didn't say anything, he would have ordered her not to expose her pregnancy.
He was already twenty-eight years old, and the problem of having children had always been a thorn in his heart. Now, he was working hard to weaken the power of several large families and gather power. It would be great if Noble De could safely give birth to a prince.
"No one is allowed to spread the news of Noble De's pregnancy. Those who disobey the order will be beaten to death!”Murong Che's sharp gaze swept across the few servants present as he pursed his lips and said coldly.
However, she regretted coming over tonight.
He had made Noble De look at him for no reason.
However, if he didn't come over, he wouldn't know that Noble Lady De was pregnant. As the saying goes, there must be a loss.
Bai Lian, Xing 'er, Granny Chen, and Little Li repeatedly swore that they would never tell anyone about this. Bai Lian and Xing' er were happy to see the Emperor's importance to their master, while Little Li and Granny Chen were shocked by the Emperor's protection of Noble De.
If Noble De gave birth to the eldest son, he would definitely have a place in the Emperor's heart.
"Many thanks, Your Majesty!" Liu Weirong heaved a sigh of relief and a smile appeared on her beautiful face. With Murong Che's words, the news of her pregnancy would definitely be sealed.
This way, she would be much safer and could have a peaceful pregnancy.
"In the future, zhen will ask the imperial kitchen to send more nourishing ingredients over every day. Don't starve zhen's eldest son!”
Murong Che thought about how Noble De was pregnant and needed nourishment. According to her status as a noble, it was definitely not enough. He did not want to make his eldest son suffer.
The eldest son…
Liu Weirong was shocked, depressed, and speechless. Emperor, how much do you want a son? What if the one in her stomach isn't a son?
In the original novel, Liu Xiangya had given birth to the eldest son of the Emperor, and it was also Murong Che's first child after he ascended the throne.
But not now, but a year later.
The Empress's medicinal cuisine played its role. For a whole year, none of the concubines in the harem were born.
Now that this variable had broken the Empress's plan, it was easy to imagine how shocked the Empress would be when the news of her pregnancy was exposed.
At that time, she would be in danger.
"Does the emperor not like the princess?"
"I like it, but I want you to give birth to a prince!”Murong Che's slender fingers unconsciously caressed her flat stomach, unable to hide the anticipation in his eyes.
"This is not something that I can control. I will only know when I am born.”
Liu Weirong muttered. However, the Emperor had asked the imperial kitchen to send more nourishing ingredients over every day. This would be easily discovered by the Empress, so it was better to avoid it.
She had a spiritual spring, vegetables, and fruits. She also raised fish in the courtyard. The live fish and seafood sent over by the imperial kitchen were all kept in the pond in the backyard.
She had been like this for the past two months, hadn't she?
"Emperor, there's no need for the imperial kitchen to send more ingredients. The servant-maids 'portion is already enough.”Liu Weirong tactfully refused.
"Then zhen will come over every night for dinner!”A light flashed in Murong Che's eyes as he narrowed them.
How could he not know what she was thinking? But this was something she had to experience.
Liu Weirong was startled, and a strange feeling rose in her heart. She lowered her eyes and said in a low voice,""This doesn't seem to be in line with the rules? Moreover, the maidservant and concubine are still in confinement!"
Even though she was looking forward to it.
It had nothing to do with love. It was only because he was the child's father.
However, this way, she would become a target again. Looking at Murong Che's expression, he must have a countermeasure.
It would be troublesome if the Empress Dowager summoned her again because of this matter.
"There's no need to say anymore, it's decided. Zhen will inform mother! I won't leak the news of your pregnancy.”Murong Che made up his mind and coughed lightly." I will get someone to send the ingredients over…"
Finally, he added,"The fish soup tonight is not bad. I like it very much!"”
Liu Weirong was completely speechless.
If he wanted her to cook, he could have just said so. There was no need to be so roundabout. Anyway, she was in good health. There was no ancient concubine who would lie in bed and recuperate as if she was facing a great enemy when she was pregnant.
No wonder the dystocia rate was so high.
She didn't want this to happen.
She had space. When her belly grew bigger, she could exercise in the space every day.
"Emperor, can we not tell the Empress Dowager?”Liu Weirong asked hesitantly. The empress dowager was very unhappy with her because Xiang 'er had offended Fang Zhiying. She planned to hide her pregnancy for as long as she could.
"Hmm?" Murong Che looked at her for a long time before nodding his head. He knew that his mother had a grudge against Noble De, but she would definitely not lay a hand on his child.
But if Noble Consort Fang knew, it would be hard to say.
Noble De was definitely not Fang Zhiying's match.
"Many thanks, Your Majesty!" Liu Weirong thanked Murong Che happily and promised Asha Li," In the future, when the Emperor comes, I will make you a soup!”
"Yes!" Murong Che's lips curled up when he heard that.
"Emperor, this servant wants to let Granny Chen stay, is that okay?”Under the candlelight, Liu Weirong looked at the Emperor's handsome face and pleaded softly. She planned to take advantage of her pregnancy to keep Granny Chen by her side. Granny Chen was a treasure. With her by her side, she would feel much more at ease.
"As you wish!" Murong Che's lips curled up slightly, and a hint of gentleness flashed in his eyes. He had intended to do so from the start. Granny Chen was very experienced and was a good candidate, so he approved of it.
"Wet Nurse Chen, you can stay by Noble De's side in the future!”
Wet Nurse Chen quickly agreed. After she diagnosed that Noble De was pregnant, she was mentally prepared to be kept. As expected, both Master De and the Emperor spoke.
Liu Weirong was overjoyed. With an experienced person like Nanny Chen taking care of her, she didn't have to be afraid of eating something she shouldn't.
Of course, the spiritual spring water was essential every day.
She wanted a healthy little bun.
Bai Lian and Xing 'er were also very happy that Granny Chen could stay.
"I heard that you're planning to cook for Granny Chen tonight?”Murong Che took a sip of his almond tea and asked casually.
Little Li stood at the side and pretended to be a wooden statue.
He thought to himself,'Finally.'
He really thought that the Emperor would let this matter go, but he was actually waiting here.
Poor Noble De!
Murong Che knew the truth of the matter.
Wet Nurse Chen knew the rules, but Noble De was stubborn and a little silly.
If he didn't give her a reminder, she probably wouldn't remember.
Hmph, if it weren't for the fact that she had provided him with a lot of jokes in the past two months, allowing him to relax from his busy schedule, he wouldn't have specially come over.
He had ignored one of the small reasons.
Hearing this, Wet Nurse Chen was almost scared to death. She knelt down with a thud and said with cold sweat,"Emperor is wise, this servant is afraid. This servant will never dare to let Master De cook for this servant.”
"Emperor, it has nothing to do with Granny Chen. Granny Chen has already rejected the suggestion of the maid. It's my fault. I've always wanted to cook. This time, I only used the excuse of thanking Granny Chen. Please don't punish Granny Chen!”
Liu Weirong saw this and her heart trembled. She quickly got up and knelt in front of Murong Che, explaining anxiously.
At this moment, she suddenly realized that she thought this was a small matter, but she did not expect it to cost Granny Chen her life.
The strict hierarchy in the palace was not for show.
After she thought it through, her face suddenly turned pale. No wonder Granny Chen would try her best to refuse. After learning that the Emperor was coming to eat, she planned to leave the next morning and not give her a chance to make a mistake.
It seemed that he did not want to implicate the stubborn her. She had always looked at people from the perspective of a modern person and had not completely integrated and truly understood this ancient era.
He had forgotten that the most important thing in the palace was the hierarchy.
Bai Lian and Xing 'er saw that the Emperor seemed to be angry and quickly knelt down to plead for their master.
"It's not Master De's fault, it's this servant who didn't fulfill his responsibility of teaching!”
Wet Nurse Chen felt a warmth in her heart. Noble De was not the kind of person who liked to push the responsibility onto a servant.
It would be hard to say if it was any other concubine. After all, she was just a servant. In order not to affect her image in front of the Emperor, she would definitely not admit her mistakes.
Because of this, she had some sincerity towards Noble De. Previously, she had only taught Noble De to do her duty.
" Nanny Chen…" Liu Weirong's eyes reddened and glistened with tears. She bit her lip and looked at the Emperor,""Emperor, this servant was wrong. This servant will never do it again.”
"Remember, you are this one's noble, the master of the servants in the palace. How can a master cook for a servant? You should be glad that I came over today. Otherwise, if this matter were to spread to Mother and the Empress, think about what would happen to you and Nanny Chen!”
Murong Che took a sip of tea. He was very satisfied with Noble De's reaction. Although his tone was cold, there was a hint of disappointment.
Liu Weirong's heart trembled. At the same time, she was glad that she had only mentioned cooking to Granny Chen. Of course, Bai Lian and Xing 'er knew, but the other servants in the yard did not.
He just didn't know how the emperor knew.
Could it be that he really had hidden guards here?
"Get up! Zhen did not blame you!" Murong Che saw that Noble De had realized his mistake and stopped scaring her.
"Many thanks, Your Majesty!" Wet Nurse Chen's worried heart also relaxed. It seemed that the Emperor was educating Noble De.
Murong Che could not bear to see her pitiful look. However, he remembered that she was already pregnant with an heir. Once the confinement ended, she would have to face the envy and jealousy of all the women in the harem.
Even the rules were wrong. How could he escape the vicious hands of the other women in the harem? How could he protect his own child?
Therefore, he could not be soft-hearted.
But in the end, he couldn't help but pull her into his arms.
" Your Majesty, thank you…" Liu Weirong buried her head in his arms and said gratefully. She could faintly sense the Emperor's protection and reminder for her.
"Remember, you are not alone now.”It was rare for Murong Che to speak in a gentle tone. Actually, he had complicated feelings about Noble De.
Originally, he had given Noble De a nanny to educate him so that he could watch the show. However, with the daily reports of the secret guards, he gradually paid more attention to Noble De.
Realizing that he had placed too much thought into Noble De, he was about to let Wet Nurse Chen end her teaching mission and withdraw from the secret guards. Who knew that she would actually do such an unruly thing and ruin his plan.
His plans couldn't keep up with the changes. On this trip, Noble De had actually given him two big surprises. He didn't expect that Noble De, who was almost unremarkable, had a culinary skill that was comparable to that of an imperial chef. In fact, the spiritual spring had played a big role in making him pregnant.
"I understand!"
"It's getting late. Zhen should leave. Zhen will come back to see you tomorrow night!”Murong Che let go of his hand and stood up.
"This servant will respectfully send off the Emperor!" Liu Weirong looked at him with some reluctance.
As Liu Weirong was still in confinement, the Emperor's visit this time was an exception. It was only for the food that she had personally cooked, plus a surprise. At half past midnight, the moon had just climbed over the treetops when Murong Che left with Little Li.
Right now, Noble De was not suitable to be involved in the battle in the palace. Staying here would only make her the target of public criticism.
Before they left, Murong Che gave a death order. Without his permission, no one was allowed to enter Soft Fortune Palace. He even left two of his trusted guards to guard it.
As soon as he left Soft Fortune Palace, many servants who were hiding in the dark outside retreated to report to their masters.
Some of the servants had planned to enter Rou Fu Palace to inquire after the Emperor had left, but they were stopped by the two guards the Emperor had left behind.
As soon as the Emperor left, Liu Weirong felt bad for almost implicating Nanny Chen, so she rewarded her generously. Seeing that it was getting late, she let her go and rest.
Liu Weirong also felt a little tired, but she was more happy. She had a little bun. She touched her flat belly and thought of the little life inside. She had the responsibility of becoming a mother and began to plan what she would do in the future.
Bai Lian was making Liu Weirong's bed, while Xing 'er was looking at her master, wanting to say something but hesitating.
"Xing 'er, what's wrong? Did something happen?" Liu Weirong felt that Xing 'er's expression was a little strange, so she asked.
Xing 'er hesitated for a moment, but finally gritted her teeth and decided to reveal the matter so that her master could make preparations.
"Mistress, this servant suddenly remembered something that a very good friend of mine who works in the Guan Yu Palace had unintentionally said.”
"What is it? Is it important?" Liu Weirong's heart skipped a beat. The Guan Yu Palace was related to Fang Zhiying.
Xing 'er nodded seriously." If it's true, it's very important to Master!”
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