The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 214 - 213: He Will Not Let Her or the Child Be Harmed
Ji Mingzhu didn’t go out, nor did she return to the Duke Mansion.
But Mrs. Guan sent her many items beneficial to a pregnant woman’s body.
A significant portion was sent by Princess An He.
Ji Mingzhu lacked nothing, but she didn’t want to reject the elders’ kindness and accepted everything.
It was said she planned to send a batch of provisions south, and Yuan Changan took the initiative to assist her with this task.
Ji Mingzhu was responsible for providing the silver, while he handled the purchasing and arranged the manpower to deliver it to the frontline.
Having repeatedly troubled Yuan Changan, Ji Mingzhu felt uneasy in her heart.
But he said, having received a large tract of fertile land from Xie Yunzhen, he would feel guilty if he didn’t express something in return.
Ji Mingzhu knew Yuan Changan didn’t lack land; he was doing this to help her.
Her heart was full of gratitude, but she didn’t know how to repay Yuan Changan’s efforts.
Giving him gold and silver as a reward seemed impersonal.
Enjoying his help without return felt too shameless.
Thinking over this repeatedly, Ji Mingzhu could only silently remember these matters in her heart.
If Yuan Changan ever encountered trouble, she and Xie Yunzhen would definitely not stand by idly.
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The game of luring the snake out of the hole was initially aimed at Minister Xu and his group.
The new emperor had arranged everything, Xie Yunzhen lured the enemy out, and General Wei handled the first wave of confrontation.
As soon as the enemy’s army stepped into the demarcated territory, Xie Yunzhen would lead his troops to form an encirclement with General Wei and capture the enemy in one fell swoop.
As for the south... long before the late emperor decreed to send that mother and son to the fief, the Empress Dowager had arranged for Hidden Guards to carry out secret missions.
Everything was under control.
But Minister Xu didn’t know, as he believed the letter he sent south had worked.
Currently, someone in the shadows was also watching Minister Xu.
The letter Princess An He sent was circulated before finally reaching the new emperor’s hands.
His gaze fell on the words "child."
It didn’t move away for a long time.
Ji Mingzhu recently discovered her pregnancy, which could only prove that it was conceived during Ah Zhen’s house arrest.
Reports about the movements of this couple occasionally reached his ears.
Aside from hosting Yuan Changan during their move,
at other times, they didn’t allow outsiders to disturb them, remaining inseparable all day...
There’s no need to specifically guess what young men and women might do together.
The hand holding the stationery unconsciously tightened.
The new emperor tasted jealousy once again, even though he wasn’t entitled to it. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚
Eunuch Fu stood bowed to the side, not daring to make a sound.
Whether it was an illusion or not, ever since Mr. Xie was released back home, this person’s mood had been uneasy.
Often sitting idly behind the imperial desk.
Compared to during his time in the Eastern Palace, his presence had grown more authoritative and cool.
It was a demeanor typically exhibited by someone in possession of great power.
As someone serving closely, Eunuch Fu undoubtedly knew how to read the situation.
Naturally, he understood the new emperor’s odd behavior’s origins.
After a long while, the person sitting on the Dragon Chair picked up the pen and wrote a secret letter.
He also included Princess An He’s letter inside.
Even though his heart was sour, he couldn’t lose clarity at this critical moment.
Minister Xu knew Mingzhu was pregnant and would certainly try to make an issue out of it.
This matter needed to be communicated to Xie Yunzhen, so he could be prepared.
Preventing him from being suddenly threatened and thrown into disarray.
And he would also find the opportunity to bring Ji Mingzhu into the palace to have her nurture the fetus in the Empress Dowager’s quarters.
Not allowing anyone to harm her, or her child.
Xie Yunzhen needn’t worry.
The secret letter was sent out.
The new emperor knew Yuan Changan had gathered provisions to be sent south.
Fearing his dispatched people would mess things up, he planned to replace them with his own people for the delivery of provisions.
Just about to summon Yuan Changan into the palace for discussion, a palace attendant entered the hall and announced, "Emperor, the Empress requests an audience outside."
The current Empress Mrs. Wei, hailing from a military family, is of outstanding intelligence, and the new emperor is very satisfied with her.
Moreover, this matter requires the full cooperation of the Wei Family.
Both professionally and personally, he had to give Mrs. Wei due respect.
Casually putting the pen down, "Let the Empress come in."
Empress Wei was personally selected by the Empress Dowager.
She is of virtuous character, with dignified and noble looks; her round face and full forehead give her an aura of great fortune.
Carrying a tray into the hall, Empress Wei presented the health soup to the new emperor.
Speaking warmly, "Since receiving news from the south, you’re constantly either discussing affairs with ministers or reviewing memorials in the study, and have not gone to the Imperial Garden to relax. I understand that you’re concerned about the common people, but you also need to take care of your health to have the energy to benefit all."
Having experienced a woman like Ms. Xu, the new emperor felt Empress Wei was good.
Whether she was sincere or acting out of interest, he was fine with it as long as she didn’t act out and properly fulfilled her role as Empress.
Even without the Wei Family’s backing, he wouldn’t casually waver the Empress role of Mrs. Wei.
Lifting the small bowl and clinging to the spoon, he absentmindedly stirred the hot soup inside.
His gaze fell on Mrs. Wei’s belly.
"In the future, don’t bother bringing me these; just rest and nurture the fetus in the palace."
Noting the new emperor’s gaze lingering on her belly, Mrs. Wei blushed with shyness.
Currently, her belly was already showing, conceived on their wedding night.
At that time, the emperor hadn’t returned, and she thought she hadn’t earned her husband’s favor, spending her first wedding night alone.
Unexpectedly, he came back in the latter half of the night.
Carrying a chilling and stern presence.
On the bed, he was somewhat rough, as if he was eager to complete a mission.
She had truly been frightened, feeling half despair.
Later, after the late emperor passed away, she realized that night, he had been to Yangxin Hall.
His subsequent abnormal behavior was likely influenced by this event.
Touching her belly, Mrs. Wei’s gaze grew increasingly tender.
They had only been intimate once, not expecting to conceive a child.
Even the Empress Dowager praised her for being outstanding.
Now, a few months after the late emperor’s passing, the emperor was in mourning and hadn’t entered the harem.
Nor had he selected any beauties to enter the palace.
For her, the situation was excellent.
She could seize this opportunity to claim a spot in the emperor’s heart.
Her lips showing a slight smile, Mrs. Wei said, "The Imperial Physician mentioned, pregnant women should also move around, not always cooped up inside."
The new emperor was attentive towards his heir.
He asked about Mrs. Wei’s condition daily.
Although he didn’t inquire into details, it was enough to show his attitude.
The hand holding the spoon paused, returning the bowl of soup to the table.
Watching her belly, he cautiously asked, "Shouldn’t pregnant women rest quietly, if they move a lot, will it affect the fetus?"
Mrs. Wei was filled with joy, feeling that today, the emperor was more caring towards her than before.
Sincerely caring.
Rather than out of obligation for the heir, asking her condition perfunctorily.
"If one stays inactive for long, the body tends to have issues; as long as the body permits, moving about is beneficial."
The new emperor nodded, his face showing a contemplative expression.
"I heard you had morning sickness recently, unable to eat anything, how did you alleviate it?"
It was Mrs. Wei’s first time becoming a mother; actually, she didn’t really understand.
"Eventually, I recovered just by enduring."
The emotion in the new emperor’s eyes turned into empathy.
"If someone accompanies you, would your mood be better, and the difficulties of pregnancy alleviated?"
Mrs. Wei felt sweetness inside but didn’t want the emperor distracted by her matters.
Right now, many urgent matters awaited the emperor’s handling.
He needed to be undistracted.
Otherwise, a single misstep could lead to total loss.
Recently, her family visited her in the central palace, revealing much information.
As the Empress, Mrs. Wei hoped the emperor could eliminate all traitors and smoothly overcome this critical juncture.
Courageously placing her hand on the new emperor’s shoulder.
"Emperor, my child and I are fine; you don’t need to accompany us, you only need to occasionally think of us, and I shall be content."
