Upon arriving at the Purple Tenuity Palace, the Emperor first instructed Wang Fu to take Tang Zhuyun and her daughter to the side, and then he himself led Prince of Jin inside.
Wang Fu served tea to Tang Zhuyun and said with a smile, "Your Highness, please wait a moment. The Emperor and the Prince have important matters to discuss."
Tang Zhuyun said she was fine.
It's just her and Yanran here, so she doesn't have to face the verbal sparring of those women. She can stay as long as she wants.
Yanran whispered, "Mother, I bet Grandfather is talking about you to Father!"
Tang Zhuyun was amused by her, and said seriously, "You're right, look, my ears Zidu red."
Yanran said smugly, "I've helped you today, haven't I?"
"Thank you so much, you were a huge help."
Yanran immediately straightened her back and said, "Before we came, my father told me to protect you well. I did, except..."
"What is it?"
"Mother, is the Crown Princess pregnant?"
Tang Zhuyun nodded.
She has already explained the facts about pregnancy, and that it's only possible for a person to give birth to another person.
Yanran said, "Oh dear, how come she's pregnant too? I almost said you were pregnant too, but then I thought, maybe she's not as big as hers, so I didn't say it."
Tang Zhuyun was startled. "Who said I'm pregnant?"
If the Prince of Jin speaks nonsense, go back and beat him to death!
Yanran: "I said it myself! You and Father are married, aren't you? And you sleep together, don't you?"
Tang Zhuyun: "That's what they say... but not so soon..."
The main reason is that she doesn't want children yet.
Both Linlin and Yanran need companionship; moreover, she and Prince of Jin also need time to adjust to each other.
Yanran couldn't hide her disappointment.
Tang Zhuyun knew, however, that her younger brother and sister were more like a novel and exciting toy to her.
The arrival of a new member to the family is a major event and requires thorough preparation.
So unfortunately, she can't fulfill Yanran for the time being.
Meanwhile, the father and son are having a conversation.
The Emperor leaned back on his dragon throne, a look of weariness on his face, and said, "Why must you go against the Empress? After I pass away, you'll likely face many difficulties."
The Prince of Jin remained silent.
"Qi'er!"
"Your subject is here."
Do you like Tang Zhuyun?
"I like it," the Prince of Jin said without hesitation.
"Then..." the Emperor seemed to sigh, "Do I still need to designate a concubine for you?"
"No need," Prince of Jin said to the Emperor, his voice filled with a strong, indescribable emotion. "Your Majesty, I wish that she would be the only woman in my life."
The Emperor remained silent for a long time before finally saying, "So, you still resent me for being unfair to your mother, don't you?"
"Your subject dares not."
"Qi'er, excessive intelligence is often a curse, and deep affection is short-lived," the Emperor said. "I advise you not to fall too deeply in love. It will not be good for either you or her."
In this world, is there any such thing as exclusive, unconditional love?
That's too much good fortune; no one can handle it, and it will eventually turn into tragedy.
The Prince of Jin said calmly, "Your subject knows what to do."
"Mother," Yanran suddenly whispered in Tang Zhuyun's ear, "Did you hear any strange noises?"
Tang Zhuyun thought she was going to make trouble for her younger siblings again, and scolded her playfully, "Stop it, I'm not making a sound."
"Alright," Yanran said sullenly, "I thought there were mice digging holes! You really didn't hear it?"
Tang Zhuyun shook her head.
This child is clever and quick-witted, but a bit mischievous.
"No, there must be a big rat." Yanran couldn't sit still any longer. She grabbed her little whip, lay down on the ground, pressed her ear to the ground, and listened very carefully.
Tang Zhuyun was both amused and exasperated.
Wang Fu lifted the curtain and came in. Seeing her like this, he was stunned. He immediately stepped forward to help her up. "Miss, what are you doing!"
Yanran said, "There's a mouse. I heard it scratching at the wall."
Wang Fu said, "How could that be? This is the Purple Tenuity Palace. If there are rats that disturb the Emperor, the person responsible for cleaning will be in serious trouble."
Yanran said firmly, "No, it is."
Wang Fu shook his head helplessly and said to Tang Zhuyun, "Your Majesty, please wait a moment. This old servant will go and check with the Emperor and the Prince to see if they have finished speaking."
Tang Zhuyun nodded and watched him leave.
After a while, Yanran, having found nothing, got up from the ground in disappointment, muttering, "Why is it gone again?"
Tang Zhuyun pulled her in front of her, brushed the dust off her skirt, and said, "Don't be silly, your father will be angry soon."
It has to be said that children need to be instilled with a little fear.
As if on cue, the Prince of Jin emerged from the Emperor's quarters and said to Tang Zhuyun, "Let's go."
"Return to the manor?"
"Otherwise what?" The Prince of Jin smiled.
Tang Zhuyun felt that this hurdle was far too easy to overcome.
The Emperor brought them to the Purple Tenuity Palace; it turned out he was there to help them out of their predicament?
After the couple returned home, Prince of Jin said to Tang Zhuyun, "I have already spoken to my father about those two; he has instructed me to handle the matter myself."
"Oh."
I plan to give them away.
Tang Zhuyun asked instinctively, "Who is it for?"
The Prince of Jin smiled, "Crown Prince!"
Tang Zhuyun clapped her hands. "Great idea! How come I didn't think of that! The Crown Princess is pregnant, and the Crown Prince needs people to serve him."
Taking it from the Empress and using it for the Crown Prince—brilliant!
Seeing her happy, the Prince of Jin couldn't help but smile as well.
"Oh, right," Tang Zhuyun suddenly remembered something else, and chuckled as she brushed away his hand from her body, "Stop fooling around, it's not dark yet! Let's get down to business!"
"Explain."
Today, Yanran asked me when I was going to give her a younger brother or sister. I think...
"I don't want to," said the Prince of Jin. "We already have Linlin and Yanran, a son and a daughter, and we don't need to have any more."
Tang Zhuyun was stunned.
Didn't this person mention having children before?
What triggered this reaction that made her no longer want children?
Although they arrived at the same destination through different paths, the two still needed to have a proper talk.
Tang Zhuyun first explained her reasons, then asked Prince of Jin, "What is Your Highness's opinion?"
"I think the same way. I'm too busy, and you don't have anyone to take care of you. You also like to do things yourself, and I can't bear to leave you like that."
Tang Zhuyun narrowed her eyes. "Really?"
The Prince of Jin would never lie to her—he dared not meet her gaze.
He may have countless tricks up his sleeve outside, but in front of her, he is completely unguarded and unable to pretend.
"A-Yun," the Prince of Jin's apple bobbed, as if he had made a momentous decision, and after a long pause, he gritted his teeth and said, "You are actually infertile."
Tang Zhuyun:???
"Because I am a demon?"
"Because you were in poor health when you gave birth to Linlin." Prince of Jin reached out and touched her head, his eyes filled with pity and tenderness.
Tang Zhuyun said, "How could I not know?"