freenovelworld Chapter 885 Rong Yue is Pregnant!
Chapter 885 Rong Yue is Pregnant!
Zi Yi and Rong Yue had already become husband and wife.
The Emperor, mindful of Zi Yi's many years of service to him, bestowed upon him a mansion and promoted him to Commander of the Imperial Guards. This was a sign of his trust in Zi Yi and a great favor to him.
In fact, Zi Yi had followed Duanmu Chuze for many years, and what she learned was naturally not just martial arts skills.
He also grasped some of the essence of military strategy.
Now that Zi Yi is highly regarded by the Emperor, even though Rong Yue was just a minor female official before, and even earlier, just an orphan and a maid, there are naturally many people in the capital who try to curry favor with Rong Yue because of Zi Yi's status.
Zi Yi is now a third-rank official, while Rong Yue has a fourth-rank imperial title, which is much better than many daughters of officials marrying into wealth.
"Your Majesty, Lady Mu requests an audience."
Zi Yi was originally an orphan, so he was given the name Zi Yi after entering Duanmu Chuze's secret guard camp. He himself had long forgotten his parents' names, so Duanmu Chuze gave him the surname Mu.
Originally, the surname was taken from one character in Duanmu, but later, considering Mu Xinnuan's surname, the character Mu was changed to Mu.
"Quickly, let her in."
Rongyue was now dressed as a noblewoman, but upon entering the main hall, she still performed a grand salute, saying, "This servant greets Your Highness."
The Empress shook her head and chuckled, "How many times have I told you not to act like a servant anymore? Why won't you listen?"
“No matter what my status is, you are my master. I was your maid before. I don’t feel ashamed and there’s nothing to hide.”
"Fool! Get up! Someone, bring me a seat."
Rong Yue sat down and began telling Mu Xin Nuan about some unusual things happening outside.
"Your Majesty, you don't know, but nowadays I've become quite a favorite among those ladies and young misses who fawn over me. I'm thinking, I didn't do anything to save you before, so if I end up like that Lady of Dingguo, wouldn't that be a disgrace to Your Majesty?"
Mu Xin Nuan laughed loudly, pointed at her, but her eyes were looking at Aunt Fang beside her, "Look at this girl, she's gotten more and more eloquent now that she's married."
"Who says it isn't?"
Chunyu tilted her head and glanced at her, "Sister Rongyue seems to be even more beautiful than before after her marriage."
Mu Xin Nuan's eyes shifted, "Does Chun Yu want to be even prettier?"
Chunyu was stunned for a moment, then realized what was going on and quickly waved her hand, "Your Majesty, please don't have any designs on me. I would never dare to have such thoughts. Marriage, oh my, just thinking about it gives me goosebumps."
"Why?"
"Your Majesty, I am not the kind of person who can talk and coax people. In the future, I don't know how badly I will offend my mother-in-law and sister-in-law! Besides, a woman has to have children after getting married, and I really don't have the courage to do that. Just thinking about it makes me feel a little scared."
"I've always said you're brave, but now I realize I've been too kind to you. You're actually quite useless?"
Without realizing it, Mu Xin Nuan even forgot to say the word "this palace".
While everyone in the room was chatting happily, Mu Xin Nuan's eyes were fixed on Rong Yue's belly.
"Speaking of which, you've been married for a few months now, any good news?"
Rong Yue blushed, shook her head, then nodded, seemingly unsure of what she meant.
"Explain yourself clearly, or I'll take your pulse myself."
Upon hearing this, Rongyue quickly waved her hand and said, "I wouldn't dare! Your Majesty, my period ended about ten days ago this month. I asked a doctor to take my pulse, but he only said that my period is still very early and he couldn't tell."
Upon hearing this, Mu Xin Nuan knew that she must be reluctant to spend money, and the doctor she hired was not a famous one.
"Come here, call the imperial doctor."
Before long, a conclusion was reached regarding Rongyue's pulse.
"Your Majesty, Lady Mu is indeed pregnant, but her pregnancy is still in its early stages and her pulse is not very strong. However, it is certain that she is pregnant."
"Good! Guards, bestow the reward."
Upon receiving confirmation, Rong Yue couldn't hide the joy in her eyes.
"Rongyue, you are really too bold! You are pregnant and you still dare to come to the palace. Aren't you afraid of disturbing the baby in your belly? Chunyu, go and tell that big oaf Ziyi the good news, and tell him to come here to pick up the person before leaving the palace."
"Yes, ma'am."
Seeing Chunyu disappear in a flash, Rongyue felt a little embarrassed. "Your Highness, is that really necessary? This servant can go back to the manor by myself."
"Go back to the mansion? What if something happens to you on the way? Let me tell you, once you get back, take good care of your pregnancy and don't go out casually anymore."
After Mu Xin Nuan finished speaking, she thought about it again and felt it was inappropriate, "You are not allowed to leave the mansion until four months have passed."
Well, Rongyue went to the palace and ended up confining herself to her quarters.
Mu Xin Nuan was still a little worried. Since there were plenty of people in the palace, she asked Aunt Fang to select two capable nannies to take care of the situation. At the same time, she ordered the Imperial Household Department to prepare a lot of tonics.
By the time Zi Yi arrived, Rong Yue had already taken a nap in Kunning Palace.
At this moment, the Empress returned to Chengqian Palace, and Rongyue, accompanied by several palace maids, rode out of the palace in a sedan chair.
When Zi Yi saw that there were two more elderly nannies, she knew that the Empress had sent them to take care of her because she was worried about her. She was overjoyed.
"This is good news. Rongyue is pregnant now, and Ziyi will soon have an heir."
"They owe their success today to your good fortune."
Duanmu Chuze smiled and said, "In a few days, it will be Mu Qingxuan and Qing'er's wedding. I've thought about it and I'll accompany you to the Mu residence. It will be a surprise for your parents-in-law."
Mu Xin Nuan was stunned for a moment before she finally said, "Your Majesty, do you really intend to go there in person?"
"Of course! There shouldn't be anything wrong with me officiating at the wedding, right?"
"Of course, I'm afraid they'd beg for it but couldn't get it. But then comes Duanmu Xing's marriage."
"Rest assured, I will treat everyone equally."
Duanmu Chuze coughed. "Anuan, to be honest, do you think Duanmu Xing and Sun Ruomei will have a harmonious relationship in the future?"
Mu Xin Nuan shook her head, "I'm not a god, how would I know?"
Duanmu Chuze put his arm around her waist. "Anuan, you've already given me two sons, that's enough. Zonghua's learning is progressing by leaps and bounds. Although he's only a few years old, his father has taught him well, and this child can even apply what he's learned to other situations."
Mu Xin Nuan smiled smugly, thinking to herself, "Of course, doesn't she know whose child it is?"