love palace

"The emperor is here." Beidou said quickly, got up and walked to the gate, ready to pick him up.

"Yes." Ke Weiqing also turned around.The maids and eunuchs inside and out had already knelt on the ground, and as the "master" of Xinuang Pavilion, he would naturally go to the front to greet him.

However, Ke Weiqing walked too quickly, his feet were weak, and he almost fell down. When Beidou saw him, he wanted to help him up, but the two of them bumped their heads and fell to the ground.

When Huang Ye strode across the vermilion threshold, he saw such a scene.Beidou was holding Ke Weiqing's arm, and the loose robe couldn't help sliding down, exposing half of Ke Weiqing's shoulders.

"What are you doing?" Huang Ye walked over with great displeasure, this scene seemed familiar, what did Beidou do?Why did Ke Weiqing sit on the ground?

"Back to the emperor, Mr. Ke accidentally fell." Beidou bowed and kowtowed politely.

"The guilty minister has seen the emperor... ah!" Ke Weiqing wanted to kneel down too, but Huang Ye straightened his clothes, and then hugged him horizontally.

"Long live the emperor, long live, long live!" The palace servants and servants shouted in unison.

"Get up." Huang Ye stubbornly hugged Ke Weiqing who couldn't help struggling, and walked to the side of the dragon couch before putting him down.

"Everyone back down." Huang Ye continued.

"Observe the order!" Beidou glanced at Ke Weiqing who was restless on the bed. Although he really wanted to stay and help him, he absolutely couldn't afford to offend this griffin-like emperor, so he bowed his head and withdrew.

"Does it hurt?" Huang Ye sat down directly on the bed, even though there was Jindun, who had been sitting before Beidou, beside him.

"Hey?" Ke Weiqing didn't know whether he was intimidated by the majesty that he couldn't look directly at, or out of embarrassment because of his rudeness just now, he didn't look directly at the emperor.

"The forehead is flushed, Beidou is too reckless." Huang Ye stretched out his hand and stroked Ke Weiqing's forehead very lightly.

"I'm fine." Ke Weiqing couldn't help lowering his head, his heart trembling.Huang Ye's fingers are so warm, even if it is midwinter outside, his body will always be full of sunshine.

"You always say it's okay, but you always almost have a big accident." Huang Ye was not blaming, but stating the facts.

"Your Majesty, it was really just an accident just now." Ke Weiqing said anxiously, not wanting to bring Beidou into punishment.

"But I don't want any surprises!" Huang Ye said without doubt, "Don't be brave anymore, I will tell Beidou to be more careful."

Knowing that nothing he said at this time would change Huang Ye's mind, Ke Weiqing could only remain silent.

"I came today because I have something to say to you." After a short pause, Huang Ye said, "I have already judged the case of Wuqueren."

"What?" Ke Weiqing's face turned pale in an instant. Did the emperor come to inform his clan of the death?

"Don't look at me like that. I didn't say I would kill them." Huang Ye glared back at Ke Weiqing and said, "However, capital crimes can be avoided, but living crimes cannot escape. I will punish them to serve 15 years in corvee in Shishan."

"Corvée?" This result was far beyond Ke Weiqing's expectations. Going to the stone mountain to mine was very hard work, and his life was in danger, but after all, he was not executed immediately.

But in the same way, this punishment cannot offset the crime of treason. After all, how did the ministers agree to the "Law of the Great Swallow"?

"Since the Wu Que is a fairy clan, it's not good to kill them." Huang Ye saw Ke Weiqing's doubts and said, "And all these faults also originated from the father. Now that the Wu Que clan has surrendered, I naturally want to kill them." Open the net."

"But..." The rumors about the Wuque family being immortals are all rumors, and Ke Weiqing knows that he is not an immortal.

"What? Are you unhappy?" Huang Ye raised an eyebrow and asked.

"No, I am very happy, and I am very grateful for the emperor's grace of not killing." Ke Weiqing suddenly realized why the Wuque clan that had disappeared was rumored by immortals, and now it is flourishing in the palace. Maybe it was the emperor's order.

With this rumor, neither the officials nor the common people would really want to execute the Wuque people, even if they committed heinous crimes.

Although it seemed unbelievable, the emperor did it, and the lives of the clansmen were spared. Ke Weiqing finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"However, I won't spare Yong Lin just like that." However, Huang Ye said again, making Ke Weiqing's heart aroused again.

"Your Majesty, he is your own younger brother, and the guilty minister believes that he has deeply repented." Ke Weiqing tried to persuade him.

"So, do you regret it?"

"what?"

"I like Yonglin."

"I..." The person I like is you.Ke Weiqing almost told the truth, but he was afraid that if he did, the emperor would think that he was just making excuses for Yonglin.

"As long as he occupies your heart, I won't tolerate him." Huang Ye said angrily, "What's more, he wants to usurp the throne!"

"Your Majesty..." These two once closest brothers not only turned against each other, but also did not share the sky together. Ke Weiqing was heartbroken and blamed himself, but he didn't know what to do so that Huang Ye would stop hating Yong Lin.

In addition, his heart is full of troubles, even if he likes Yong Lin, it is nothing to Huang Ye, right?He is just a courtier, who used to be able to solve problems for the emperor and conquer the world.Now he has become a prisoner, without any use value.

Moreover, he also gave birth to a child.Even if there are rumors of a man giving birth to a child, Huang Ye will be ridiculed by the world.The emperor is so smart, he should be sent out of the palace and never see each other again.

"Your Majesty, I have an idea..." Ke Weiqing murmured, the fiery breath of Huang Ye's close proximity made him extremely nervous.

"speak."

"I implore you to make an order to let the criminals go to Shishan to serve their sentence together with their clansmen... Woo!" Ke Weiqing gasped, because Huang Ye's index finger suddenly slipped down and grabbed his throat.

"Your crime... I will personally punish you." Huang Ye stared at Ke Weiqing and said affectionately.But it made Ke Weiqing shudder, and his complexion turned pale.

"Emperor...!"

"So, stop talking about going to Shishan." Huang Ye said in a low voice, "Don't you want to attend the child's full moon ceremony?"

"Child..." Ke Weiqing's voice trembled slightly.How could he not want to?It's just that he might not be allowed to think about a child born in the royal family.

"You just stay in the palace honestly, otherwise, don't think that I won't issue an imperial decree to level the stone mountain!" Huang Ye's eyes were extremely cold, colder than the wind and snow outside, making Ke Weiqing feel cold all the time.

"Sinner...obey the order." Ke Weiqing lowered his thick eyelashes, Huang Ye nodded, as if satisfied with his answer, and let go of his hand.

After sitting for a while, Huang Ye left.

After seeing the emperor off, Ke Weiqing collapsed into the bed in a state of collapse, and didn't get up for a long time, as if he was deep in thought, but no one knew what he was thinking.

However, for the maidservants in Xinuange, it is a great thing that the case of the Wuque family was judged and Ke Weiqing was successfully exonerated.The "master" they followed seemed to be the emperor's favorite, so everyone served Ke Weiqing more "wholeheartedly", and they would never show their faces like before.

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When the news of Ke Weiqing's innocence reached Jinyan Palace, Shuo Lan was drinking the medicinal soup made from Shoutaicao.

"Ping!"

The emerald gold-painted medicine bowl smashed to pieces on the ground, although this is common in Jinyan Palace, especially after Ke Weiqing was arrested and returned to the palace, Shuo Lan's temper became even more capricious.

"Your Majesty, calm down!" Nanny Li quickly knelt down and kowtowed, "This decoction is an elixir for preventing miscarriage. I finally asked the imperial doctor to get it out..."

"Bah! It's just that bastard who gave birth to me. I don't need to drink anymore, so I gave it to my mother!" It's okay not to mention it, but Shuo Lan became even more annoyed when this matter was mentioned.Ever since she was a child, she has used the best for everything. When has she ever used someone else's leftovers, let alone that bastard's?

"Your Majesty, now you have to take care of your body so that you can give birth to a plump prince."

"Huh! I just listened to your slander, so I let him take the opportunity. What a dead body and two lives, the result is that the father and son are safe! How did you do things?!" Shuo Lan slapped the table and said angrily. sit down.

These days, the more she thinks about it, the more disturbed she becomes.She is an imperial concubine, if she gives birth to a prince, she will be the eldest son, and if she is reasonable, she will be established as the prince.Her Queen's position is a matter of course.

But I didn't expect that Ke Weiqing not only didn't have a tire failure, but gave birth to a child one step ahead of her. The position of the eldest prince is tantamount to giving up!When she thought that the person who caused this unfavorable situation was herself, Shuo Lan was a dumb eater of Coptis chinensis, she couldn't tell her suffering, and she even hated Ke Weiqing.

Why did the wild species give birth to a son?Judging by his unlucky appearance, he should have died due to dystocia!

"No! I can't wait any longer. In a few days, the child will be full moon, and the emperor will hold a full moon ceremony. If he is happy, he will appoint a prince on the spot..." Shuo Lan muttered Stop, it is not so easy to register a prince, but in desperation, she lost her footing.

She subconsciously stroked her big belly that was about to reach her chest, as if it was a treasure that could bring her a crown and supreme power.

"Mother?" Nanny Li looked at the master worriedly, she seemed to be in a illusory world, her expression was in a trance.

"Mother Li, I have to hurry up and give birth to the child before the full moon ceremony." Shuo Lan came back to her senses and said through gritted teeth, "This way the ministers won't say that that evil seed is the righteous one. Only the one born by me Only children are eligible to be crowned princes!"

Originally, it was a big joke for a man to have children.The emperor was not afraid of people's ridicule, and he recognized this child, maybe it was because he had no eldest son under his knees, as long as she could give birth to a prince, she believed that Ke Weiqing's child was trash, and no one would look at him again.

"You mean to induce labor?" Nanny Li was taken aback, it might be life-threatening.

"Exactly. Aren't you proficient in fertility? Since you can abort, you can naturally help me give birth to a child as soon as possible. After the matter is done, I will not treat you badly." Shuo Lan has made up her mind.As the saying goes, if you don't enter the tiger's den, how can you get a tiger cub?

"But empress, you are only seven months pregnant, this child is born so early, maybe in the future..."

"Didn't you say that the child can live after six months?" Shuo Lan gave her a hard look.

"That's right. But...the danger is so great that I don't dare..." Nanny Li said evasively, "It's easy to harm people, but difficult to help them."

"What harm and help others, you are not afraid that others will listen to it?" Shuo Lan said threateningly.But she knew that there was no one else here, even if a court lady heard something, she would never dare to reveal a word.

"Ma'am, please forgive me!" Nanny Li twitched her mouth and snapped loudly.

"Okay, don't bother yourself, just prepare for the things that need to be prepared, I want to give birth to a child as soon as possible." Shuo Lan frowned, and said solemnly, "Do you understand?"

"Yes, this old slave obeys!" Nanny Li kowtowed again and again, praying for God's blessing in her heart.

Three days later, in the early morning, a thin and small child was born in Jinyan Palace.When the emperor went to visit, just in time for Wen Po to bathe the child, the child's face was rosy, and it was absolutely impossible to tell that it was a premature baby.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Another little prince!" Wen Po congratulated loudly.Shuo Lan was lying on the bed, her face was haggard like never before, and the corner of her mouth was bitten.

"Concubine..."

"Okay, don't say anything, rest well." Huang Ye was naturally happy to get two sons one after another, he hugged the second prince to show Shuo Lan.

Shuo Lan snuggled into the emperor's arms contentedly, not only shy, but also weeping with joy, causing Huang Ye to reward their mother and child with many precious things.

He also took the name immediately, called "Yongfu", which means that this son will bring eternal blessings to the people of the world.

Shuo Lan was overjoyed, knowing that Ke Weiqing's child has no name yet, but her child was given a name as soon as it was born, what an honor it is.

She was about to kneel down to thank her, but Huang Ye stopped her and said a few words of relief.

Concubine Ke, who was waiting for the news outside the palace, finally let go of her heart when she heard about this. She originally thought that if her daughter gave birth to a princess, she would use a trick to let the prince's nephew and nephew enter the palace pretending to be the prince. The emperor couldn't see the newborn baby.

However, thanks to God's blessing, the daughter can get a boy in one fell swoop, so these setbacks are avoided.Princess Ke couldn't help kneeling down, thanking God, Bodhisattva, and Guanyin.All the immortals have thanked them all, and they have to hold a big wedding banquet to inform other relatives.

Within three days, the emperor's edict was delivered, and Prince Ke and the princess were allowed to visit relatives in the palace, because their adopted son and daughter had continued the incense for the royal family and made great contributions.

Princess Ke couldn't wish for it, because she still wanted to find a successor for her daughter.Entering the palace this time, being able to stay for ten and a half months, is an excellent opportunity...

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The full moon ceremony of the royal family is the full moon ceremony of the people. The name is different, but the method is similar.Set auspicious days, treat guests, give gifts, pray for blessings at the ancestral temple, pick the fetus and hair, take the name of the baby, eat the full moon wine, etc.

This day is the winter solstice again, and it is celebrated by the whole world. The gate of the palace opens early on this day, and the eunuchs carry wedding eggs and rice noodles and distribute them to the poor.However, perhaps because the imperial city was prosperous, most of the beggars were common people who came to rejoice, and beggars in ragged clothes were rare.

Li Deyi reported this matter to the emperor as auspicious, the emperor was very happy, and rewarded the Ministry of Household and the Ministry of Rites, and then everyone congratulated the full moon prince.

There were lanterns and festoons in the Xinuang Pavilion. The first congratulatory congratulators were important ministers, prime ministers, and six ministers. The second concubine, prince, concubine and other royal family members were congratulated. The third congratulatory officials were from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and other provinces. After congratulating people, half a day has passed.

Since Ke Weiqing is the "birth mother" of the prince, he must also be congratulated. No matter those who have seen him or have never seen him before, they all stand in front of him with a novelty and a play mentality, saying Some familiar words of congratulations.

"Thank you." But Ke Weiqing still bowed back, knowing that they only had contempt in their eyes, because he was just a rare plaything of the emperor now, and there was such a titter in everyone's expression.

Concubine Lan Gui didn't come because she was going to be in confinement. When Concubine Ke arrived, all the officials immediately swarmed up and said congratulations enthusiastically. It was obvious that they valued the second prince Yongfu more.

Ke Weiqing was relieved to change from the protagonist to an accompanying guest. He never liked such a lively scene, but Huang Ye didn't allow him to leave half a step, insisting that he meet all the people.

When it was finally time to drink the full moon wine at noon, Ke Weiqing couldn't wait.Because the nurse will bring the baby at this time.

Although the royal family of Dayan did not have strict regulations, mother and child were not allowed to live together in the same room, but in order to avoid the situation where the mother is more expensive than the son, and thus the situation of foreign relatives intervening in politics, generally speaking, once the prince is born, he will be handed over to the wet nurse to raise him and live in Baizimen in the nursery.

"The little prince is here!" Li Deyi smiled and said to the people who had already taken their seats at the banquet.

"Ah!" Ke Weiqing was the first to stand up.As soon as the child landed on the ground, he took a look at it, and was carried away by Mrs. Wen, who hadn't hugged it himself.

Huang Ye glanced at Ke Weiqing, who couldn't hide his longing for his son, but didn't stop him from rushing forward impulsively, waiting by the door.

A young and fair nurse, holding a baby wrapped in a small golden brocade gown, stepped into the door with a beaming face and bowed to the emperor.

"No need." Huang Ye said.All the people present looked at the white and fat little prince in the arms of the wet nurse. The little robe on his body was woven with purple dragons, which was really extravagant.

This is the emperor's first prince, which is of great significance. The ministers congratulated again, the voice was too loud, and the child wanted to cry.

"Your Majesty, I..." Ke Weiqing looked at Huang Ye, what he wanted was written all over his face.

"Okay, hold for a while." Huang Ye nodded, and Ke Weiqing took the baby from the nurse as if he had been pardoned.

Very heavy, much heavier than expected, but also very soft and warm.The child was about to cry, but as soon as it was in Ke Weiqing's hands, it miraculously stopped sobbing, stretched out a hand as fat as a lotus root, with four small pits on the back, and babbled, It seems to be grabbing Ke Weiqing's clothes.

"It's so strange, His Highness loves to cry, and will pucker up at the slightest movement, but he is not afraid of you at all." The wet nurse said with a smile.

"After all, it's my own, whether it's father or mother." Princess Ke came over at some point, her words were stinging, but she was smiling all over her face, holding a delicate cleat in her hand.

"Your Majesty." Ke Weiqing had to raise his head, even though his eyes and heart couldn't contain anything else.If it is said that being ridiculed by others can be exchanged for meeting the baby, then no matter how many times this kind of full moon ceremony is performed, Ke Weiqing will not care.

"You should call me concubine mother if you're so out of touch, right?" Princess Ke smiled.She is old, but her charm still remains, "This golden longevity lock, let him wear it well, so that he can live a long life."

Originally, the full moon golden lock should be sent by grandma and sister-in-law. It is reasonable for Princess Ke to do so, and Ke Weiqing has no reason to refuse.

"Wei Qing, come here." Huang Ye called out, and the lively banquet immediately fell silent.

Under everyone's attention, Ke Weiqing walked towards Huang Ye with her beloved baby in her arms.

"I've already thought about the child's baby name," Huang Ye smiled slightly, still holding the Golden Dragon Cup in his hand, "I'll call it Qing'er, how about it?"

"What?" Ke Weiqing was taken aback, Qing'er, what is his name?

"Hello, Qinger! By the way!" All the ministers nodded, and all the big stones in their hearts fell to the ground.why?Because everyone is really afraid that the emperor loves the house and crows, so they also praise this child to the sky.

You know, such a grand full moon ceremony has never been held in the palace, what if this child becomes the crown prince?He has two biological fathers, wouldn't it make the world laugh?Dayan's majesty is also gone, this is absolutely impossible!

Today I will give the child a baby name, and there are many names here. It can be seen whether the emperor intends to support this child. Now, calling him Qing'er is like saying casually, without any high hopes.

Yongfu is different. Which of these two princes will be appointed as the crown prince and inherit the throne, it will be obvious as soon as the name comes out.

Concubine Ke was full of joy, toasting and drinking, she seemed to be happy for Ke Weiqing. After all, his child was given the imperial nickname and officially recognized as the eldest prince, but in fact, everyone knew that she was happy for Shuo Lan, "Qinger "There is nothing to be afraid of!

Ke Weiqing didn't think that the emperor chose such a baby name at will.It's just that he couldn't tell the reason.

The banquet was coming to an end, but Ke Weiqing didn't eat a bite, and kept looking at the child's face intently. This little living thing was all he had.

His lanugo was so soft that he fondled it fondly. Qing'er stared at Ke Weiqing with her dark eyes shining like stars.Suddenly, the little fist was clenched and stuffed into his mouth to suck. This cute appearance made Ke Weiqing's heart melt, and he wished he could hold him for the rest of his life.

"Qing'er sucks your finger, are you hungry?" Suddenly, Huang Ye approached, resting his chin on Ke Weiqing's shoulder.

"Ah? Really?" Ke Weiqing blushed.Although he can give birth, he doesn't have breast milk. That's why there are always women in the Wuque tribe. Men's fertility is just a gift.

"Let me give you a hug, and I'll breastfeed later." Huang Ye said, making Ke Weiqing's eyes widen, a little stunned.Because it is said that Huang Ye doesn't like children.

"Okay, good boy, let the emperor hug you." A pair of big hands suddenly picked up the child, eyes full of love.

Not only that, but he kissed the child's face and hugged him tightly, his love was beyond words.However, everyone didn't think it was wrong, anyway, the emperor would not make this Qing'er the crown prince, if he wants to pamper him, let him pamper him.

Qing'er is also very interesting. In Ke Weiqing's hands, she is cute and cute, smiling, but when she is in Huang Ye's big hands, she starts to cry. Maybe he is not used to this height?

In short, Huang Ye soon became anxious, he frowned and stared at the flushed little face, Qing'er also frowned, tears and snot bubbled out together.

"Is it scary?" Huang Ye shook the child inexplicably, trying to persuade him.

"Let me do it." Ke Weiqing couldn't help reaching out to hug the child back. Qing'er seemed to have been wronged and clung to Ke Weiqing.

But not long after, he shrunk his mouth again, and his little pink mouth was still arched around, as if he was looking for something. Seeing this, the nurse said that it was time to breastfeed, and carefully hugged the baby.

Ke Weiqing looked at the child with great reluctance. Although the child was hungry, his dark eyes kept staring at Ke Weiqing until he was carried out of the door and could no longer be seen.

Ke Weiqing sighed and sat down weakly in the chair.

As the banquet draws to a close, Prime Minister Jia Peng raised his glass and congratulated the emperor for having two sons in a row. He also said that having more sons means more blessings, especially for the emperor's family.Alluding to the fact that the emperor is in his youth, he should continue to be drafted into the palace so that he can have many heirs.

In this way, the emperor doesn't have to favor the Ke family exclusively, which makes the Ke family's power in the palace even stronger.

Huang Ye thanked him for his kindness, but whether he accepts it or not is another matter.