Reborn to marry, she no longer wants to be the young master's mother

"Heng'er," Mrs. Chu's voice was not loud, but it carried a power that could not be ignored. Her eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts. "As an emperor, you should set an example. How can you be so tactless? Look, Chaochao has been busy all day, and when he comes back, no one even pours him a cup of hot water. As a husband, shouldn't you show some appreciation?" Mrs. Chu's words contained both reproach and expectation for her son's growth. After she finished speaking, a trace of imperceptible worry flashed in her eyes.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor Chu Heng paused for a moment, then raised his lips with a slightly apologetic smile. He slowly stood up, walked steadily to the table, picked up another jade pot, and gracefully poured a glass of water for Xie Chaochao. His eyes met hers gently, as if silently expressing his apology and love. At this moment, the atmosphere in the hall subtly eased, and the air was filled with a warm and slightly tense atmosphere.

Xie Chaochao gently took the cup of water handed over by Chu Heng. When their fingertips touched, their hearts seemed to tremble slightly. She looked up and responded to Chu Heng's tenderness with her eyes. There was both gratitude and the calmness and determination that a queen should have in her eyes. This small storm subtly flowed between the three of them, and was finally resolved quietly with a gentle smile from Chu Heng and a slight nod from Xie Chaochao.

The entire palace returned to calm, but the undercurrent of tension in the air made everyone present deeply feel the complexity and subtlety of palace life, as well as the difficulty of trying to find a balance between power and family affection. All of this will become a good story that will be circulated inside and outside the palace in the future, and people will enjoy talking about it after dinner.

In the magnificent Fengyi Palace with carved beams and painted buildings, Empress Xie Chaochao was wearing an elaborate and gorgeous brocade palace dress, with her hair tied high and embellished with a few delicate pearls and jade, dignified yet gentle. The sunlight shone through the window lattice, sprinkling on her jade-like face, adding a bit of soft brilliance to her. At this moment, she was sitting leisurely on the soft couch by the window, gently pinching a piece of osmanthus cake made by her mother, Madam Chu. The cake was crystal clear and exuded a faint osmanthus fragrance, which made people salivate.

Mrs. Chu, a middle-aged woman with a gentle temperament and a wise look in her eyes, stood aside, her eyes full of love and doting. Seeing her daughter eating with relish, she couldn't help but smile gently, as if all her hard work had been rewarded in the best way at this moment.

"Chao Chao, is this osmanthus cake to your taste? It was your favorite when you were a child." Mrs. Chu's voice was soft and warm, like a gentle spring breeze, gently brushing across the heart.

Xie Chaochao nodded gently, with a satisfied smile on her lips and a happy light in her eyes: "My mother's craftsmanship is naturally unparalleled in the world. This osmanthus cake is sweet but not greasy. Every bite tastes like home."

At this moment, a steady and powerful sound of footsteps came from outside the door, and then, the emperor, wearing a dragon robe and looking majestic yet warm, walked into the palace. He looked at the queen tenderly, his eyes full of affection and expectation: "Chao Chao, I heard that you have good news, and I came here specially to share this joy with you."

Xie Chaochao's cheeks were slightly red, and her eyes were shining with maternal radiance. She gently stroked her belly, which had not yet shown any signs of pregnancy, and said tenderly, "Yes, Your Majesty, I am pregnant. This is the fruit of our love."

The emperor was delighted when he heard this. He stepped forward and gently held the queen's hand, his eyes full of doting and joy. "This is truly the best gift God has given me! So, what name should we give our child?"

The queen tilted her head slightly, thinking for a moment, a sly look flashed in her eyes: "Your Majesty, how about we make an agreement? If it's a prince, you will name him, implying the country; if it's a princess, I will name her, and I hope she will be as fresh and refined as osmanthus. How do you think?"

Upon hearing this, the emperor laughed out loud, his eyes full of praise: "Good idea! Chao Chao, you are always so smart. Then, let us all look forward to the arrival of this child, bringing new hope and glory to our empire!"

Outside the window, a breeze blew, and the branches and leaves of the osmanthus tree swayed gently, as if they were also singing for the new life that the loving couple was about to welcome. The entire Fengyi Palace was shrouded in this warmth and joy, and the air was filled with infinite longing and beautiful visions for the future. Emperor Chu Heng, dressed in a dragon robe, with a bit of imperceptible tenderness in his majesty, shook his head gently, his eyes full of pampering and expectation, looking at the Queen Xie Chaochao sitting beside him. His voice was low and magnetic, like a warm spring breeze, blowing through people's hearts: "Chaochao, have you ever thought about what name we should give to the child who is about to come into this world?"

Empress Xie Chaochao was extremely beautiful, with a motherly tenderness and a queen's dignity. Upon hearing this, she tilted her head slightly, and her eyes, which seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, finally fell on Madam Chu, who was standing beside her and wearing luxurious lady's clothes. Madam Chu, the years had left a faint mark on her face, but it made her look more gentle and calm. She was the queen's strongest supporter and her only relative in this deep palace.

Xie Chaochao's voice was soft and delicate, like a drizzle that moistened the heart: "Mother, you often said that a name carries the expectations and blessings of the elders. This child is not only of royal blood, but also a treasure in our hearts. What do you think?" After that, she gently stroked her bulging belly, where a new life was being nurtured, and it was also the fruit of her love with Chu Heng. The light of motherhood flashed in her eyes.

Mrs. Chu's eyes flashed with emotion when she heard this. She slowly stepped forward, stretched out her hands, and gently covered the back of her daughter's hands. Although her hands had been through many hardships, they were still as warm as ever. She spoke softly, and every word was full of affection and wisdom: "The child is the most precious gift God has given us. I think you might as well name him 'Chu Yu'. 'Yu' means shining light. I hope he will be as bright as the sun, not only with extraordinary wisdom, but also with a heart for the world and illuminate the people. At the same time, I also hope that he can be a witness to the unwavering love between you and the emperor."

After hearing this, Chu Heng's eyes flashed with approval, and he nodded gently, as if he had already seen the future, the child named Chu Yu, who would be a wise ruler, making plans in the court, and implementing benevolent policies among the people. Xie Chaochao was deeply touched by her mother's words, and her eyes were slightly red, which was an infinite vision of the future and a deep gratitude for her mother's love.