Xiao Langyan's movements stopped in mid-air, and he raised his cold, dark eyes to look at her. Shen Dingzhu's pretty and urgent little face was completely reflected in his close eyes.
She gasped slightly, put her hands on his chest, saw the suspicion in his eyes, and emphasized: "Really. What I dreamed about was the emperor. In the dream, for some reason, my embroidery skills became extremely poor." , but I embroidered a colorful purse for the emperor, and the emperor still wore it to show off everywhere. I was afraid of the criticism from his ministers, so I wanted the emperor to take it off..."
Looking at the shining black eyes in Shen Dingzhu's beautiful eyes, Xiao Langyan asked in a low voice: "Then who did you learn your embroidery skills for?"
Shen Dingzhu paused and couldn't answer for the time being.
If she said it was for herself, Xiao Langyan would probably not believe it if he was so smart.
Back then, she was the delicate daughter raised in the Shen family's boudoir. Let alone needles, Father Shen and Mother Shen would not let her touch sharp objects at all to avoid damaging their daughter's delicate skin.
Seeing that she couldn't answer, Xiao Langyan's expression flashed with understanding, and the darkness in his thin eyes gained a hint of self-deprecating coldness.
"Forget it, I don't want to hear it anymore." He didn't want to dwell on this issue anymore. She was pregnant now, so he should be more pampering to her.
What's more, Xiao Langyan had a strange feeling in his heart. After Shen Dingzhu said those words just now, he was willing to forgive her, as if as long as she was willing to put some effort into coaxing him, even if she was lying to him, Xiao Langyan Also acceptable.
Shen Dingzhu saw that his expression was condensing very quickly, so her eyelashes trembled slightly and she asked: "It's getting late, does the emperor still stay to rest?"
Xiao Langyan let go of her and turned around as if to leave: "I still have government affairs to deal with. You go to bed early. I originally planned to take you to see Chengcheng today. I will send someone to pick her up another day. Come into the palace to accompany you."
In fact, he also arranged thousands of Kongming lanterns. He originally wanted to show them to Shen Dingzhu, but now, he was afraid that no matter how much he did, she would not be really happy.
He stepped away, but Shen Dingzhu's soft voice suddenly came from behind him.
"Your Majesty, please take this."
Xiao Langyan stopped and looked back, only to see Shen Dingzhu carrying a bag covered with cloth.
"What is it?" he said, opening the blue cloth on it, and his handsome and deep face suddenly stood in shock.
In the basket, there were paper money and white candles.
She licked her pink lips and said tentatively: "I remember the memorial day of Empress Dowager Xiaomu, which is probably tomorrow. It is about to be her birthday. If the emperor goes to pay homage, I am brave. Please give me this share of my concubine." Take it with you too, hoping that the Queen Mother’s spirit in heaven will keep the Emperor in good health.”
Empress Dowager Xiaomu was the posthumous title given to his mother, Concubine Liu, by Xiao Langyan after he ascended the throne.
Shen Dingzhu was a little uneasy, because this was the first time in her life that she tried to bring up Concubine Liu. In her previous life, Xiao Langyan never let her follow him when he worshiped his mother, but she knew that every year after the Lantern Festival, One day was the day when Xiao Langyan was most lonely and sad. He would sit in the cold palace where Concubine Liu died for the whole day.
She reached out and uncovered the paper money and white candle. There was an oil paper bag underneath.
"If the emperor is paying homage and doesn't want to be disturbed by others, don't go without food. Here is the poria cake prepared by my concubine for you. Please remember to pad your stomach, the emperor."
As Shen Dingzhu spoke, he took the initiative to tighten his cloak, as if preparing to send him to the door.
However, Xiao Langyan still couldn't come to his senses. In those extremely deep and thin eyes, there were surging waves and undercurrents of emotion.
In the warm golden glow in the hall, the dress Shen Dingzhu was wearing outlined her pregnant figure. Her skin was white and beautiful, making her look even more soft and graceful. At this time, she looked at Xiao Langyan, stunned on the spot, and couldn't help but reach out and gently Nudged him.
"emperor?"
Sudden! Xiao Langyan took her hand, took her into his arms, and hugged her tightly, not forgetting to avoid her bulging belly.
The basket fell to the ground, the paper money fell over, revealing the oil-paper bag inside, and what Shen Dingzhu didn't mention, a scroll of scriptures that she had copied for Concubine Liu with her own hands, but Xiao Langyan had seen it clearly just now.
His straight breath stroked her neck back and forth: "I was wrong, I was wrong just now!"
He said suddenly, and Shen Dingzhu felt inexplicable, and her voice was soft: "Your Majesty, what happened?"
Xiao Langyan thinks he is stupid. No matter who the man in the dream is, Shen Dingzhu is his woman now, and what she is carrying in her belly is his flesh and blood!
The love she expressed was not as straightforward as he imagined. The whole palace was afraid to mention his biological mother, Concubine Liu, because Concubine Liu was not glorious before her death, and they all thought it was Xiao Langyan's betrayal.
However, only she realized that his biological mother's memorial day was extremely important to him.
She even prepared food for him in case he was hungry.
She considered every aspect for him, who said she didn't love him?
There must be a place for him in Shen Dingzhu's heart, even if the weight is not heavy, it is enough!
"I know how good you are, and I understand now." Xiao Langyan said, holding up her rosy face with his big palm, and kissed her on the lips.
His kiss was like the spring breeze turning into drizzle, capturing every inch of the blue breath in her mouth, until Shen Dingzhu's face was filled with glowing clouds.
Suddenly, she frowned and let out a sigh.
Xiao Langyan quickly let go of her, extremely nervous: "What's wrong? Where does it hurt?"
Shen Dingzhu touched his belly and felt it for a moment, then pursed his soft lips and smiled: "He kicked my concubine."
Xiao Langyan immediately bent down, facing Shen Dingzhu's bulging belly, and said solemnly: "You can't bully your mother and concubine, or I will teach you a lesson when you come out."
Shen Dingzhu quickly protected his abdomen and turned his back: "Your Majesty, don't scare him. Doctor Cen has said that the child can hear us at this time."
As she spoke, she yawned sleepily, her beautiful eyes filled with tears, and Xiao Langyan coaxed her to sleep on the bed.
"Didn't the Emperor say that he has to deal with government affairs?"
"I'll wait until you fall asleep before I leave."
Xiao Langyan was standing by the couch, and Shen Dingzhu saw that he always looked at her affectionately, so she couldn't help but wonder, did the things she prepared make him so happy?
In fact, Shen Dingzhu just felt that since she was monopolizing Xiao Langyan's favor, she should give him something in return.
After a while, Shen Dingzhu fell asleep peacefully with his company.
While she was asleep, Xiao Langyan gently squeezed her legs and feet again to prevent her from suffering from edema tomorrow.
It wasn't until the second watch that he kissed Shen Dingzhu's delicate and beautiful sleeping face, and then left.
When he left Yaoguang Palace, Xiucui had returned and was talking to Shen Bi who was keeping watch. When the two saw Xiao Langyan, they quickly saluted.
However, Xiao Langyan made a quiet gesture to indicate to them not to disturb Shen Dingzhu's rest.
The handsome emperor walked down the steps with a faint smile on his face.
When he walked away, Shen Bi wondered: "Xiucui, do you think the emperor seems very happy?"
"When has the emperor not been very happy to see our empress?"
"That's right. Oops, go on. Are you and Guard Chen in a relationship?"
Xiucui's face turned red and she hurriedly shook off Shen Bi's hand: "I'm going in to serve you."
At this time, Xiao Langyan did not ride in a sedan chair. Instead, he led the imperial army and walked on the moonlit palace road, with a faint smile on his thin lips.
Xu Shou had already finished accompanying his wife and children and rushed back to the palace, following behind him with Chen Heng.
These two people are Xiao Langyan's confidants, so Xiao Langyan couldn't help but say: "My requirements for her are too harsh."
Xu Shou and Chen Heng were both stunned and looked at each other. Of course they knew who the person was who could make the emperor reflect. In the entire palace, and even the entire Jin Dynasty, only Concubine Shen had such ability.
Xu Shou complimented: "The emperor and the empress have a deep love for each other. There is nothing they can ask for. It's just a bit of care in the heart when the love is strong. That is also sweet. At least it proves that the emperor cares about the imperial concubine very much."
Xiao Langyan smiled and pulled off the ruby robe from his waist: "Thank you."
Xu Shoumei smiled happily: "Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, Your Majesty!"
He had benefited from Concubine Shen, so he couldn't thank her properly.
Otherwise, he said that Xu Shou was a human spirit. When he thanked Concubine Shen, Xiao Langyan was even happier than thanking Concubine Shen himself.
Chen Heng frowned and said bluntly: "The emperor is good enough to the imperial concubine. He has suppressed the criticisms from the previous dynasty and kept the empress from knowing. The harem only favors favors and does not establish concubines. I feel that Concubine Shen can meet the emperor because of his humble position." , is a good life."
Xu Shou secretly patted his hand.
Instead, Chen Heng was puzzled: "Eunuch Xu, why did you hit me? Your Majesty, I am humbled because of your injustice. You are too kind to the imperial concubine, but the imperial concubine has done nothing for you."
Xu Shou, one with two heads, raised his eyes and peeked, seeing that Xiao Langyan's profile became more and more serious, and Chen Heng didn't seem to know how to stop.
Suddenly, Xiao Langyan sneered and looked back at Chen Heng: "What she did for me is invisible to you. Shen Dingzhu is so delicate, but I am satisfied with what she can do for me."
Chen Heng was curious: "What is it that the humble people can't see?"
Xu Shou shouted in a rough voice: "Servant Chen, you talk a lot tonight, you are so unruly!"
Xiao Langyan glanced at Chen Heng: "She carried my flesh and blood and endured the pain of pregnancy. This alone is more than anything else."
At this time, both Chen Heng and Xu Shou were silent.
The emperor is the most noble one, so how many women want to enter the palace to get favors. In the court, all the families are fighting for the position of a queen. But in the harem, the emperor protects Concubine Shen without any wind and rain. , so that she doesn't have to walk on thin ice, and even the emperor now feels that Concubine Shen's willingness to bear his child is a gift to him.
Chen Heng deeply suspected that all the women in Yaoguang Palace had been taught by Concubine Shen how to give men ecstasy. Otherwise, why would he become more and more fond of Xiucui? Even though Xiucui rejected him twice.
Xu Shou looked at Xiao Langyan's back and sighed secretly.
He has been following the emperor, watching Xiao Langyan go through all the obstacles and behead generals, his power is superb, several outstanding princes, and even the late emperor are all within his plan, and he is also watching him, talking and laughing, climbing to the ninth level, standing on the top of the clouds !
So Xu Shou always knew that Xiao Langyan was an absolutely calm and self-possessed person.
However, such a scornful emperor began to have weaknesses.
If Concubine Shen doesn't do enough, the emperor will make up for it himself.
Strange, rare!
The next day, when Shen Dingzhu woke up, Xu Shou had been waiting outside the palace for half an hour.
She asked Xiucui and Shen Bi to freshen up, and then quickly summoned Eunuch Xu. After all, Xu Shou was Xiao Langyan's personal eunuch, and asking him to wait would delay Xiao Langyan's affairs. Shen Dingzhu would not be so favored. And proud.
"If Eunuch Xu has something important to do, you might as well tell Shen Bi and the others next time. It's better than having your father-in-law waiting all the time, fearing that there is no one to attend to the emperor." Shen Dingzhu's sleeping face was rosy and gleaming, and she sat on the main seat. , covered with pearls and emeralds, she is truly a well-deserved beloved concubine.
Xu Shou held up his hands and smiled without any resentment of waiting: "Your Majesty is serious, your matter is the most important thing. Your Majesty has no free time today, so he asked the servants to bring the two of them to listen to the Majesty's words. .”
As he spoke, he waved his hand, and the imperial guards escorted the two men covered in blood into the palace.
Shen Bi quickly covered her mouth and nose, and stood in front of Shen Dingzhu with Xiucui: "Father-in-law, my wife is pregnant, why are you bringing such bad luck with you!"
Xu Shou said hurriedly: "My dear, these two people bumped into you and made you wait in the cold wind. This slave is just waiting for you to fall. You see."
Shen Dingzhu looked carefully and saw a slight frown on her eyebrows. The two bloody men kneeling were actually a young eunuch and Yue Bai!
