Unfortunately, Emperor Wen lacked any spirit of sharing.
Xiu'er waited for a long time but received no further news, so she couldn't help but get up and peek over. What did she see?
She saw it!
The Emperor actually whispered something in the Empress's ear.
That's infuriating!
Hmph.
Xiu'er angrily returned to her embroidered stool and sat down.
Anyway, the Empress will definitely tell me later, "Who is the Emperor wary of? Humph!"
Just then, a palace maid came in carrying sliced peaches to the children.
Xiu'er led them to wash their hands and share the peaches.
Wuji was the fastest, moving like a monkey, he stepped forward, picked up a piece and put it in his mouth, then picked up a piece in each hand.
Wuji followed suit and took two pieces as well.
Guagua couldn't help but say, "And also, don't snatch it!"
So many!
The key issue is that if they take everything, Wuxian will be disgusted.
Sure enough, Wuxian grabbed Guagua's hand and said, "It's dirty, I won't eat the melon."
Guagua said fiercely, "Why aren't you eating? They're doing it on purpose, didn't you see?"
Those two deliberately reached out and grabbed it, so that Wuxian wouldn't eat it.
Xiu'er used to set aside time for Wuxian alone, but recently she changed her approach.
Although he was well taken care of, there might not be anyone who would take care of Wuxian in the future.
So he has to adapt.
After all, the squabbles between brothers are nothing compared to the bloodshed and violence outside.
We have to face it gradually.
Wuxian stubbornly turned his head to the side, indicating that he insisted on his own opinion.
Seeing this, Guagua softened her tone and coaxed him, "I was watching, they all started from this side. No one's touched this side, you choose first."
Wuxian: "Really?"
"Really, when have I ever lied to you?" Guagua tried to fool him.
Wuxian was still reluctant to reach out, but under Guagua's "coercion and enticement," he reluctantly reached out and took a piece of peach.
Guagua looked at Xiu'er happily.
Mom, am I good?
I helped Wuxian improve!
Wuxian has been much better lately. Before, no matter how much you begged and pleaded, he wouldn't have given you any money.
Now at least I can "deceive myself," which is a big improvement.
Emperor Wen hurriedly came out from inside, and Wuji and Wuxian ran over to grab the yellow robe.
Wuxian frowned as he watched.
Dirty!
Guagua didn't go; she stood there and wiped his hands.
Emperor Wen patted the two mischievous boys on the head, and watching Guagua take care of Wuxian, he couldn't help but think that the two children were a good match.
But he dared not say it.
Tang Zhuzi hates it when people talk about their children's in-laws.
They immediately brought up old grievances, mocking Emperor Wen for wanting Linlin to become Yanran's son-in-law back then.
Emperor Wen was in the wrong and dared not utter a word.
But he felt that this time he might not have misjudged—he couldn't stay blind forever!
However, when Emperor Wen tested him, Song Jingyang said that if he could not have a son in the future, he would find a son-in-law for Guagua.
Emperor Wen thought to himself, "Xiu'er, you've really lived up to expectations. If you give birth to a son this time, then Guagua will stay with us."
This child is just so lovable.
The child, barely the size of a bean, speaks eloquently and clearly, and acts fairly...
Although she resembles Xiu'er, she's much better than Xiu'er.
--Xiu'er was Emperor Wen's nemesis, and Emperor Wen always kept his distance.
Emperor Wen was busy outside, so he only said a few words to each child before leaving in a hurry.
Tang Zhuyun also came out of the house, stretched in the sunlight, and said, "The weather is nice today."
"Your Majesty," Xiu'er said softly as she approached, supporting her pregnant belly, "What did His Majesty say to you just now? The Lei Family..."
Tang Zhuyun recounted the events, then said, "His Majesty does not wish to implicate the innocent."
After pondering for a moment, Xiu'er said, "Your Majesty, is Lei Qun truly innocent? He has absolutely no idea what his bedmate is like? I find it hard to believe."
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
I was afraid she would worry, so I kept it from her, hoping she could have a peaceful pregnancy. But I never expected I couldn't hide it from her at all.
If I don't explain it clearly, she'll probably start overthinking things.
So Tang Zhuyun could only pick out the important points and talk to her about them again.
Xiu'er's eyes widened in excitement, a sign of the sheer enjoyment of watching the drama unfold.
"Your Majesty," she said reproachfully, "Why did you keep this from me!"
Stay tuned for more!
Eager to try, they were itching to get started.
Tang Zhuyun glared at her. "You should just focus on your pregnancy."
Xiu'er said, "You should also take good care of your arm and not leave the palace again."
It's so dangerous outside the palace!
Tang Zhuyun: "The Emperor has already reprimanded me, so please stop nagging me."
"How did you teach him a lesson? Hehehe."
"You little wench, see how I teach you a lesson!" said the Eighth Master under the eaves, waving his wings and baring his teeth.
He's actually quite old, belonging to the middle-aged or elderly category, but he couldn't help getting excited when he heard such words.
Tang Zhuyun waved her hand angrily. "Take him away! Take him away!"
It's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature.
Dogs eat shit, Eighth Master Ba Da eats yellow—that will never change.
He's already corrupted Yanran, and it seems the old man won't retire until he's "tainted" the rest of the children.
She could consider Yanran's suggestion—to kill Eighth Master as a sacrifice to the heavens on Linlin and Lang Xuan's wedding night!
Xiu'er smiled and asked, "Does your arm hurt?"
"It doesn't hurt anymore," Tang Zhuyun said, while keeping an eye on the children.
A few days later, the Lei Family members were released without charge.
Lei Qun's wife sent a generous gift to Tang Zhuyun through a third party.
Because anyone with common sense knows that Tang Zhuyun must have spoken up about this.
After all, Emperor Wen was known for his bad temper and his fear of his wife.
Tang Zhuyun accepted the gift and asked Xiu'er, "What are people talking about this matter outside?"
Xiu'er: "How can we talk about it? We can only say you're a kind-hearted, benevolent bodhisattva!"
Tang Zhuyun smiled but remained silent.
"Your Highness, are you still going to the academy?" Xiu'er asked with some concern.
Actually, these are turbulent times, and she felt that the Empress should not go.
However, if the academy were to open, it would feel like something was missing if the Empress, as the person in charge, didn't go.
After all, Ren Yingying wasn't there either, and the lack of two pillars of support made it seem like the show started strong but ended weakly.
Tang Zhuyun said, "Go, why not go? We can't let ourselves become secretive and shameful just to guard against these treacherous villains."
And most importantly, you can't catch a wolf without risking your cub.
If she doesn't go, how can those demons and monsters make a move?
"That's true."
"You're not allowed to go," Tang Zhuyun glared at Xiu'er. "Just stay home and rest during your pregnancy."
"Okay, I won't cause you any trouble," Xiu'er said. "There's one more thing..."
"Are you still beating around the bush with me?"
"It's Hanxiang..."