Zhuo Qihua

When the bright yellow color appeared, the courtiers shouted in unison: "Welcome Your Majesty——Greetings to Empress Taihuo——Greetings to Your Royal Concubine——Greetings to Your Majesty——"

Emperor Yong'an held his beloved servant firmly with his left hand, walking very slowly.Zhuo Ji, who wore the same color palace uniform as Huang Guixie, was led by Emperor Yong'an and carefully supported by Liu Haoyue.As he walked, under the cloak that was sometimes opened, his obviously towering abdomen was exposed. At this moment, the ministers and clan members who didn't know that Shun was pregnant were a little confused.The clan members who went to worship at Shoukang Palace at noon were only those with some status in the royal family, not all clan members could go.

Today, the official dialect of Mata country has spread overseas.Some foreign mission representatives who didn't know the truth asked the people around them: "Shouldn't His Majesty be surrounded by the queen? Is that the queen?" He obviously heard "傛"?Did he hear wrong?

Immediately someone said contemptuously: "That is His Majesty's most beloved servant girl, the most powerful servant girl in the harem!"

"Huh? Really '傛'?"

"If you don't want to cause a fatal disaster, you should keep your mouth shut! Don't talk nonsense if you don't understand!"

The representative of the mission, who was disgusted for a while, shut up inexplicably, expressing a little confusion about the harem of His Majesty the Emperor of the Damata Empire.

About to go up the steps, Emperor Yong'an directly supported Zhuo Ji's arm, Zhuo Ji bit the bullet, pretending not to feel the eyes that fell on him, specifically on his stomach, and walked up with the protection of Emperor Yong'an and Liu Haoyue After four steps, he followed the steps of Emperor Yong'an to the throne and dragon chair, and sat down slowly.Zhuo Ji OS in his heart: [Actually, I can really make great strides forward, don't be so careful! 】

It's a pity that Emperor Yong'an couldn't hear his voice, even if he heard it, he would only educate him.Now that Zhuo Ji's stomach is so big, he can scare the soul of Emperor Yong'an away with just a touch.

Seeing that Shun 䂛俍俍 (Shun's mother and father) is sitting next to His Majesty (Father), everyone is not worried or in a hurry.And those who don't know why are even more incomprehensible.His Majesty, the most wise and mighty emperor of the Damata Empire, actually let a servant sit beside him, on an equal footing with him, and the noble concubine with the highest status in the harem was even half a body lower than that Shun Xi!

Emperor Yong'an asked everyone to sit down, and after his beloved servant took off the cotton cloak, he sat down with his arms around each other.As soon as Zhuo Ji sat down, Xiao Hui put a thin blanket on his stomach to ease the embarrassment and discomfort of some masters.Chang Jing put a pillow behind his master's waist.At the beginning of the dinner, Emperor Yong'an gave a speech first.

The atmosphere of the dinner party was very lively, and there was a bit of scorching restlessness in the excitement.By the way, when pregnancy is confirmed, some people are happy and some are worried, some are doubtful and some are jealous, and there are also some people who are waiting to eat melons.The crown prince has already been established, but the emperor's favored servant is pregnant at this time. If the prince is born... then it will be a good show.

Zhuo Ji has a good appetite, and the performances that add to the fun are also very interesting. He eats while watching, but he can ignore the eyes of his surroundings on him.Zhuo Ji's appetite was good, and Emperor Yong'an, Empress Dowager, Huang Guixie and others were also happy.

After Zhuo Ji put down his chopsticks, Emperor Yong'an summoned Zhang Xian.Zhang Xian bowed, and after getting Wansui's instructions, he walked up to His Royal Highness and told His Highness what Wansui had told him, and the Prince stood up.When the prince got up together, the commotion below instantly quieted down. King Qi, King Wu, King Xian, and some people from Lin Xieshan reacted quickly and stood up quickly. Seeing this, the others quickly stood up as well.The one who was still holding the chopsticks hurriedly put down the chopsticks, swallowed the food in his mouth and stood up.

Emperor Yong'an sat at the head and said: "Today's celebration, all the ministers and envoys can have a good time. I am a little tired, so I will go back to the palace first. It is also in case I am here, and you can't let go."

Prince: "My son respectfully sends my father off."

Everyone sent off the emperor respectfully, and sent Shunxiu respectfully.The Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager will stay for a while longer.Emperor Yong'an carefully protected his servant and left the Xinghui Palace.

Zhuo Ji went back to Xiangfu Palace and went to bed.With a big watermelon in his belly, he gets tired easily now.It was not an easy day for Emperor Yong'an, the canonization of the crown prince was a major matter for the country, at least he would not be able to relax completely until the next year.Zhuo Ji went to bed first, and Emperor Yong'an read a few memorials that he had to read in person before going to bed.At this moment, Zhang Xian walked in and said, "Long live, your wife is here."

Emperor Yong'an raised his eyes: "How did he come here? Is he alone?"

Long live: "Your wife is the only one."

Emperor Yong'an: "Let him go to Xiaohua Hall, I'll go there right away."

"Yes."

When Zhang Xian went out to spread the word, Emperor Yong'an went into the bedroom to look at Zhuo Ji who was sleeping deeply, and told Xiaohui and Chang Jing to watch him, and then asked Feng Xi to change his clothes and go out.

When they arrived at Xiaohua Hall, Emperor Yong'an asked, "Why are you here at this time?"

De Guixie: "The waiter thought of something, and I must tell His Majesty."

Emperor Yong'an sat down: "What's the matter?"

De Guixie sat down after him, and first asked: "Your Majesty, Shunxi's stomach is really only four months old?"

Emperor Yong'an frowned: "What?"

De Guixie: "The attendant didn't think too much at first, but Mingyu said unintentionally, 'If the imperial concubine's stomach hadn't been notified in advance, I would have thought it was six months. If it was six months, then When Shunxi was injured, she happened to be pregnant, so it would be dangerous'. The waiter suddenly thought, Your Majesty did not record Shunxi's pregnancy at the time, and now Shunxi's belly looks six months old. When Shun Yu is born, will there be some rumors?"

De Guixie didn't say any rumors, but what he said was enough for Emperor Yong'an to guess what kind of rumors it would be.Emperor Yong'an's face darkened, he was immersed in the joy that Zhuo Ji was pregnant with his Long'er, and he really didn't think of this level.In other words, no one who knew that Zhuo Ji was pregnant would not think about it.Zhuo Ji was the only one who was favored the most in the harem. In the previous dynasty, there were also a large number of courtiers who would dare to speak ill of him.But now that De Guixie mentioned it, Emperor Yong'an realized the problem.

Emperor Yong'an: "I have already asked Zhang Xian to make up for Lichengtang. Thanks to your thoughtfulness. I will solve the hidden danger before this dragon's son is born."

De Guixie: "Your Majesty, is there anything you can do as a servant?"

Emperor Yong'an: "Let out the wind, the dragon in Shun's belly is too big, I am very worried."

Hearing this, De Guixie felt a little strange in his heart, and then he heard His Majesty say: "Shun is not an ordinary person, Lin'er in his womb will not be pregnant for ten months."

De Guixie was shocked.

Emperor Yong'an: "You can't say anything about this matter, even the noble concubine doesn't know about it. I know you have always been smart and know how to measure."

De Guixie knelt down immediately: "The minister will never disappoint His Majesty's trust!"

Emperor Yong'an: "The crown prince and the king of Qi are both taught by Shunxi himself. King Qi, I have my own arrangements, so don't worry too much."

Degui Xie kowtowed: "I understand!"

"Go back."

De Guixie got up to leave. When he left, the corners of his eyes were moist.For him now, the status of the harem is no longer something he would consider.His focus now is on his two sons.The eldest son was granted the title of king of Qi, and the first-class king of Qi was given so much power. Deguixie was not only unhappy about this, but worried.As for the second son, when the prince has already been established, it is enough for the second son to continue to be carefree.Now, His Majesty's words undoubtedly gave him a dose of reassurance.The son was taught by Shunxi himself, and both Shunxi and His Majesty had arrangements for him, so all His Majesty's honor and favor for his son was for the future arrangement.What the arrangement is, De Guixie doesn't have to guess, all he needs to know is that his son is planning something smoothly.

De Guixie left, but Emperor Yong'an didn't go back to his room to rest immediately, but called Zhang Xian, Feng Xi, Jin Dashi and Liu Haoyue.When Emperor Yong'an returned to the bedroom, looking at the sleeping man, he lightly touched Zhuo Ji's belly through the quilt, his face did not show the seriousness in the little flower hall before.

When Zhuo Ji woke up in the middle of the morning the next day, Emperor Yong'an had already left the house.On the second day of the canonization of the prince, according to the usual practice, the emperor will issue an edict to give a series of benefits to the subjects of the world.Emperor Yong'an is no exception here.

First of all, amnesty for the world-the amnesty is for minor offenders, and the people involved in this treason incident are not included.

Secondly, tax reduction and exemption-in the entire territory of the country, farmers in areas hit by the disaster last year are exempted from taxation, and merchants are exempted from half of the taxation.In Jiang's rich and affluent areas, the tax is reduced by [-]%.

Third, enrollment expansion-this year, the enrollment of all colleges has increased by [-]%.

fourth……

All in all, Emperor Yong'an gave a total of 38 welfare policies, covering a wide range from basic education to people's livelihood.The Mata country is rich now, and these benefits will not shake the foundation of the Mata country, but will make the people think of the emperor and the prince even more.

The celebration of the prince's canonization lasted for a whole week, and the capital was unprecedentedly lively this week.The benefits of the appointment of the crown prince by the Damata Empire also benefited the Shu Kingdom and foreign countries that have established ties with the Matata Kingdom.Xixiang City is still expanding outwards. More and more people from the Matata Kingdom go out to sea to find the golden mountain. They have long dreamed of the life of heaven and man.

Amid such excitement, a "rumor" spread among the upper echelons of the capital.By the way, this fetus is too big, His Majesty is very worried.Physicians from the Imperial Medical Administration, the Affiliated Hospital of Military Medicine, and the Royal Academy of Medicine have formed a special team to deliver the baby, and are formulating the most secure plan to ensure the safety of the mother and child.

Lin Xieshan's office door was pushed open again.Lin Xieshan, who was in the office, raised his eyes, quite helplessly: "What's the matter with Marquis Xingle, 'panicked'?"

If you don't panic, why don't you know to knock on the door.

Shi Yu who broke in directly closed the door and shut Lin Xieshan's Zhongshu Sheren (private secretary) out, strode up to Lin Xieshan, clapped his hands on the case table: "Master, you said before, You are very good, but what about the doctors from the Imperial Medical Office, the Military Affiliated Hospital, and the Medical College?! The little Highness in your belly is too big, so what is going on!"

Lin Xieshan asked instead: "You were also present at the palace banquet on the night of His Royal Highness's canonization. It is not yet five months since the dragon heir was conceived. Does it look like five months to you?"

Shi Yu pursed his lips tightly. On the way back that night, his wife murmured that Chu Chu's stomach didn't look like it was less than five months old, but it looked like it was more than six months old.But she must not have been pregnant before she was injured, otherwise she suffered such a serious injury, how could the child be saved, and there is no need for His Majesty to hide it.

Shi Yu frowned, worried: "Hu Pengju and the others have nothing to do?"

Lin Xieshan: "Currently, I know of two plans. One is to allow the child to be pregnant until full term, and then have a caesarean section. The second is to allow the child to give birth earlier. The former is harmful to the child. The latter may hurt the child. Your Highness. Today is also a dilemma. Hu Pengju, Bai Shitong, and Wei Yingshi all said that the best thing is for Your Highness to come out early. When you are pregnant and recovering from serious injuries, Your Highness will always have some influence. Today I personally said that as long as Your Highness is healthy, nothing else is important."

Shi Yu sat down and clenched his hands into fists.After a long while, he said: "The Duke should know how we hoped that you could give birth to a dragon heir, but..."

Lin Xieshan: "I understand. We all look forward to having a dragon heir. Whether it is a prince, princess, or Wang brother, the dragon heir of Chuchu is different from others to us. But now, His Highness is like this The situation, what we can do is to make various preparations in advance, so that there will be no mistakes during production."

Shi Yu: "What can I do?"

Lin Xieshan: "What we can do is to assist His Highness the Crown Prince to supervise the country with all our heart, so that we don't have any worries today, so we can concentrate on being with you."

Shi Yu nodded heavily: "I understand!"

If you have a bad pregnancy, and your majesty is too big, it will be very difficult to give birth—whether it is the former court or the harem, this kind of "rumor" has intensified, and Emperor Yong'an has kept silent about it, not like in the past. Zhuo Ji, that is to suppress vigorously and vigorously.Emperor Yong'an's silence made the "rumor" even more true, because His Majesty did not respond!

Consistent with this "rumor", Shun was seriously injured at the time, and the doctors prescribed a lot of heavy medicine to save her life.Of course, by the way, it was true that she was not pregnant when she was injured, otherwise, not to mention that the fetus could not be saved, in that case, one would die and two would die.Furthermore, there was no news of Chu Chu being pregnant on the day she was injured. If Chu Chu was really pregnant at that time, His Majesty would not be able to hide it, and there is no need to hide it.

All the "rumors" point to Zhuo Ji's child, and the child's rapid growth is related to the injury and medication.Snuff out any nasty rumors that a child will be born "early" before they germinate.

The crown prince canonization came to an end, and Emperor Yong'an did not show his face again.The ministers expressed their understanding of this, and with the current state, it is strange that His Majesty is in the mood to deal with the government.They also understood why His Majesty let His Highness the Prince supervise the country early.

In the harem, because Zhuo Ji's pregnancy was "not good", the palace was also filled with some kind of tension.After all this, it was clear to everyone that life would be difficult for them if the delivery was in danger.Except Degui Xie, everyone can relax, even Degui Xie has to be very worried on the face.

Huangguixie, Deguixie, Mingyu and Concubine Xigui would go to Xiangfu Palace to see Zhuoji every day.Seeing his belly getting bigger day by day, which really didn't match his pregnancy month, Mingxi cried worriedly after coming out of Xiangfu Palace several times.

In the East Palace, King Qi put down the memorials again and again, and the crown prince sitting opposite him also had to put down the memorials and asked, "What's wrong? Are you impatient?"

King Qi: "Brother Huang, aren't you worried?"

The prince understood what King Qi meant, and said, "Why don't you worry about it? I just listen to my mother and father, and Shun's mother and father may induce labor early."

King Qi was worried: "Is there no danger in inducing labor?"

Prince: "If the emperor agrees to induce labor, there should be a perfect plan."

King Qi: "I'm afraid..."

The prince was silent.

When Zhuo Ji was injured and rescued, King Qi was right there.He knew best that Shun's parents were absolutely not pregnant at that time.The fact is that Shun's mother's belly is bigger than his actual month, and the fetus in the belly is indeed too big.Shun's parents are in the harem, so it's not easy for them to visit them all the time.King Qi was really scared.

The prince said with relief: "Shun's mother's complexion still looks good. Shun's mother knows medicine, so there must be a way."

King Qi: "Brother Huang, please give me a holiday on the day my mother and father give birth."

Prince: "..."

"I'm sure I didn't have the heart to do it."

Prince: "You and I are both on vacation."

On the [-]th day of the first lunar month, Emperor Yong'an did not show up, and the crown prince represented the whole process.After the end of the first month, until the whole of February, Emperor Yong'an did not show his face in court.The civil and military cabinet needed the emperor's approval, and the memorials were sent directly to Xiangfu Palace.If the prince could not make up his mind, he also went to Xiangfu Palace to report.At this time, Zhuo Ji's stomach looked like it was eight months old, and his whole body was also puffy and swollen.This situation is more worrying in the eyes of "outsiders".Because no matter how you look at it, his stomach is abnormally distended.