"You mean he wants to marry me, not that Luo Xiangsi?"
Wuyang was clearly stunned by this fact. She still loved Yun Jinshu, and how could she not be happy to hear such words? Her pretty face flushed instantly, her eyes sparkled, and her lips trembled slightly, as if she was overwhelmed by the surprise.
Liu Liu nodded vigorously. She was happy for her.
"Yes, go and see him. Yanxia Villa should have a shop in the capital. Go find him there. Don't torment him anymore; he's not feeling well either."
Feng Wuyang quickly threw herself into Liu Liu's arms, nodding happily, "Thank you, Imperial Sister-in-law. I understand. I'll go out of the palace to see him later."
"Don't forget your Imperial Brother and Mother. Talk to them properly. This is not an easy matter," Liu Liu reminded Wuyang, who was carried away by her joy in her arms.
Yun Jinshu was just a commoner. Although he had Yanxia Villa, marrying into royalty was not something his background could easily achieve. Therefore, the difficulties between them still existed, but as long as the two of them were determined, what could stop them?
Wuyang nodded her small head. As long as Yun Jinshu loved her, nothing else mattered, because they would work hard together.
If Imperial Brother and Mother did not agree, she would elope with Yun Jinshu. Feng Wuyang muttered to herself. When she looked up to thank her Imperial Sister-in-law, she saw her Imperial Sister-in-law's pale face as she collapsed onto the imperial couch. Instantly, she was greatly alarmed and quickly called out to Luo Yong below, "Go and invite Physician E immediately. The Empress has fainted."
After the princess finished speaking, she turned and shouted at Cui'er, who was in a daze on the other side.
"What are you still standing there for? Go outside and tell the eunuch to report to the Emperor immediately."
"Yes, this servant will go now." Cui'er quickly ran out and instructed the eunuch to summon the Emperor.
Before long, the Emperor arrived, as if flying. Tension emanated from him, and his face was covered in a chilling aura. As the figure in imperial yellow appeared, the eunuchs and maids all knelt on the ground, "Your servant (maid) greets His Majesty."
Feng Xie seemed not to hear them. His eyes were fixed on Liu Liu lying on the imperial couch. He reached out and took her from Wuyang's hands, then hugged Liu Liu's delicate body tightly and strode towards Weiyang Palace.
He carried Liu Liu all the way to the bedchamber in Weiyang Palace, settled her down, and ordered the imperial physicians to examine the Empress's pulse immediately.
Seeing the Emperor's chilling expression, the imperial physician's legs trembled as he cautiously approached to take the pulse. He conducted the examination twice with great care. His expression gradually relaxed from tension, and he slowly stood up and respectfully said, "Reporting to His Majesty, the Empress is not ill."
"If she's not ill, why did she faint?"
Feng Xie's dark eyes were deep, and a chilling glint flashed at the corner of his lips. "What is the reason for this?"
"Reporting to His Majesty, the Empress is pregnant," Physician E said joyfully, respectfully awaiting the Emperor's ecstatic reaction.
The Emperor was already very happy that Consort Sui was pregnant. Now that the Emperor's favored Empress was pregnant, the Emperor would surely be overjoyed.
However, the imperial physician did not feel any reaction for a long time. He cautiously looked up. The Emperor's expression was calm, his eyes fixed on the Empress's face. He did nothing and said nothing.
The imperial physician did not know what the Emperor meant. He was neither happy nor angry. What did he mean? He did not dare to guess the Emperor's thoughts and respectfully lowered his head. Feng Xie waved his hand, signaling the imperial physician to withdraw.
"You may go." Cui'er came to escort the imperial physician out, her face filled with unconcealed joy. She had not expected the Empress to be pregnant; now they wouldn't need Consort Sui's child.
In the bedchamber, with light gauze fluttering, Feng Xie's dark eyes flickered unstably, dark and dim. He had always longed for a child that belonged to both of them. He had even imagined that if this child were born by her, it would surely be intelligent and lively, extremely cute, and wise enough to bear the heavy responsibility of ruling the country.
But now she was a princess of the former dynasty. If this child were kept, what if she used this child to restore her country? Feng Xie pondered back and forth, unable to make up his mind. He gently stroked Liu Liu's face with his large hand.
To be honest, he liked her and didn't want to lose her. The thought of how heartbroken she would be if they had to give up this child was like a knife piercing his heart. Moreover, this child had previously carried his hopes.
But he dared not take the risk. To trade the empire of Tianfeng for a child, what should he do?
Feng Xie's large hand gently stroked Liu Liu's face. It was as smooth and flawless as the finest silk. Except for a birthmark on her face, everything else was beautiful. It was laughable that he had once thought she was ugly.
Feng Xie's dark eyes slowly slid down to her abdomen. It was flat, yet a small life was within it. He had originally hoped for this child.
He hoped this child would become the bond between them. He had even imagined this child as the future Crown Prince, a pillar of Tianfeng. But what should he do now?
Feng Xie's large hand slowly slid to Liu Liu's stomach, gently and carefully stroking it as if cherishing a treasure. His pupils were bright, imagining a handsome and adorable child calling him "Father Emperor" and her "Mother Empress."
The scene of their family living happily, the corners of his lips unconsciously pursed into a crescent moon, his face radiant.
But in just a moment, he remembered Liu Liu's identity. She was a princess of the former dynasty. Could someone forgive the murderers of her parents? Could she live peacefully with those who had destroyed her dynasty? Could he do it?
Thinking of this, Feng Xie felt a sharp pain in his heart. He clutched the lapel of his robe, his face turned ashen, and his breathing became rapid. What should he do?
Should he keep this child or not? If he didn't keep it, would she forgive him?
If she didn't forgive him, would it be destined that their relationship would end like this? He didn't want that. A look of heartbreak flashed across his anguished face. He quickly turned and left the place. He couldn't bear this conflicting emotion and needed to leave to calm himself down.
Cui'er walked in and saw the Emperor's gloomy expression as he rushed out. She didn't understand what had happened. Moreover, ever since she learned that her mistress was pregnant, the Emperor's expression had been consistently cold, as if he deeply hated the child in her womb.
What was going on? As Cui'er was lost in thought, she heard a faint whimper from the bed. Cui'er quickly rushed over and saw her mistress open her eyes, touching her groggy head, and speaking in confusion.
"Cui'er, what happened to me? Why am I here? Wasn't I with the princess?"
Cui'er walked over, her pretty face filled with sadness. "Your Majesty fainted, which frightened the princess and this servant."
As soon as Cui'er finished speaking, someone chimed in. It was Princess Wuyang who had arrived. "Imperial Sister-in-law, you scared us all. Fortunately, Imperial Brother came. Imperial Sister-in-law, do you know? You're pregnant! This is wonderful. This baby will surely be the Crown Prince of Tianfeng in the future. Imperial Sister-in-law, you must rest and take care of yourself now."
Feng Wuyang was so excited that she was dancing with joy. She was too happy. She had originally thought that if she married to the south of the Yangtze River, her Imperial Sister-in-law would be very lonely in the palace by herself.
Unexpectedly, a baby had come to accompany his mother!
Liu Liu was stunned by Feng Wuyang's words. She slowly looked at her stomach. They said she was pregnant; did she have a child in her belly?
The thought of this sent a warm current surging through her chest, hot, joyful, and touching, as if she would never be lonely again. This child in her belly was a part of her life, and even if they were separated, they would never be apart.
Liu Liu, who had always been cool and reserved, could no longer control her joy and began to laugh. Her radiant little face flashed with brilliant and dazzling light. She had a child, a child who would call her mother and cling to her affectionately.
What would he look like? Would he be a boy or a girl? She really hoped it would be a boy, because she heard that boys were closer to their mothers.