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Zhao Tong seemed to be thinking about something. After a moment of silence, he said, "Father, it seems that kindness and mercy in the court and on the battlefield do need to have certain limits and cannot be unconditional."

"Your Highness is wise. As the saying goes, one should make decisions according to one's position. One must weigh the pros and cons and take the overall situation into consideration. Just like the handling of these 30,000 nobles, it may seem cruel, but it is actually for the long-term stability of the Qin Dynasty."

Yi Huawei was slightly relieved and said: "The forces behind these 30,000 nobles are complicated. Their every move is related to the stability of the Qin Dynasty. This time they secretly colluded and tried to support Prince Fusu as the emperor. This is a blatant challenge to the orthodox succession of the throne. We must not tolerate it!"

Yi Huawei turned and looked at Zhao Tong:
"Your Highness, you are kindhearted and cannot stand seeing too many cruel things. This is certainly your advantage, but as the crown prince, the future ruler of the Qin Empire, you must understand that sometimes, in order to protect this vast land and to allow the people of the Qin Empire to live and work in peace, you have to make some seemingly cruel decisions. If you are lenient to them this time, the majesty of the Qin Empire's laws will no longer exist in the future, and everyone in the court will be lucky and think that they can easily escape punishment even if they make a big mistake. In this way, the country will surely fall into chaos, and how can the people live a stable life?"

Zhao Tong lowered his head slightly, a trace of struggle appeared on his face. After a while, he raised his head and said:
"Tong'er understands, but in my heart... after all, we are all the people of the Qin Dynasty. These 30,000 people... Sigh, Tong'er will try to let go of it as soon as possible, and will remember your teachings today. In the future, when facing various major events, I will weigh the pros and cons and put the overall situation first."

Yi Huawei stepped forward, patted Zhao Tong's shoulder gently, and said, "Your Highness thinks so, and I am very pleased. The process of growth is to constantly overcome the reluctance and entanglement in your heart. You are still young, and there are still many things to learn and experience in the future. I will always be by your side to assist you and accompany you to protect the country of Daqin."

Zhao Tong bowed and said, "Thank you, father!"

"Go visit your great uncle when you have time! Although he..."

Thinking that Fusu was Zhao Tong's grandfather after all, and that he should not be used as a pawn, Yi Huawei smiled and said, "He just came back from overseas. Daqin has changed a lot in recent years. Ask your aunt to take him around and let him see how prosperous Daqin is now. By the way, remember to bring guards with you, and don't sneak away alone like you did last time. Remember, a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall."

"Thank you, Father!"

After all, he still had some childish mentality. When he heard that he could leave the palace, Zhao Tong immediately forgot about those nobles, bowed to Yi Huawei, and then ran out of the palace excitedly.

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Shuhua Hall looks like a tranquil ink painting amidst the falling snow.

The two halls in front and behind Shuhua Hall are cleverly connected by the corridor in the middle. The front hall, the south room, and the east and west side halls form an independent courtyard with a winding corridor.

The front hall is quite large, five bays wide and three bays deep. The yellow glazed tiled rooftop is covered with snow, but it still cannot hide its noble and majestic demeanor. The wind door in the front eaves is tightly closed, as if trying to block the severe cold outside. The rest are sill windows, and a thin layer of snow has accumulated on the window lattices, as if a circle of white skirts has been set on the window frames.

Indoors, the floor-length flower covers made of nanmu in the main room and the side room have delicate textures and exquisite craftsmanship. They emit a warm luster in this cold winter and cleverly divide the space. The floor of the hall is paved with smooth stone slabs. Due to the careful cleaning of the palace maids and eunuchs, only a few snowflakes have fallen, scattered in the corners, blending with the heat emitted by the stove.

In front of the hall, three east and west side halls stand symmetrically. The east side hall has doors in front and back, but at this time, the door is closed, and only the snow in front of the door is slightly higher. On the east side of the east side hall, a path is faintly visible in the snow. Follow it and pass through a forest with branches bent by snow to reach the Imperial Garden. In the Imperial Garden, pavilions and towers are all covered with snow. Although the former flourishing flowers are gone, there is a unique beauty of simple elegance wrapped in silver.

Several palace maids and eunuchs stood outside the palace. Although they were wearing cotton clothes, they still couldn't resist the bone-chilling cold. After standing in the ice and snow for several hours, their lips had already turned blue from the cold, and their bodies were trembling slightly.

Seeing Yi Huawei walking towards them, several people hurriedly prostrated themselves and saluted him. Their movements were a little slow, but still respectful.

"Get up, it's cold today."

Yi Huawei glanced at everyone and nodded.

Several people slowly stood up, their faces full of gratitude. One of them said, "Thank you for your concern, Prime Minister. It is our duty."

Yi Huawei nodded slightly and said, "I'll ask Zhao Dan to tell the imperial chef that the weather is getting cold, and ask him to prepare some ginger soup here. Also, starting tomorrow, we'll change to four shifts."

"Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister!" Several palace maids and eunuchs burst into tears of gratitude, with a hint of sob in their voices. In this palace, it is not easy to receive such sympathy from the Prime Minister.

"This weather is indeed hard." Yi Huawei waved his hand, looked towards the gate of Shuhua Palace, and asked, "How is the Queen Dowager feeling today?"

A eunuch hurriedly replied, "Your Excellency, the Concubine Dowager is in a good mood today and even drank an extra bowl of Phoenix Embryo (chicken and fish roe mixed together)."

"Yeah." Yi Huawei nodded again, then straightened his robe and walked into the hall with steady steps.

As soon as you enter the hall, warmth hits you.

Yu Shu was standing quietly at the window looking at the snowflakes outside. She was wearing a moon-white brocade robe and a cloak trimmed with fox fur. The fox fur was as white as snow, fluffy and soft, adding a touch of elegance to her. She had a lavender ribbon tied around her waist, and a bow made of the ribbon hung on one side.

Her hair was tied up in a high bun, and the jade hairpin inserted in the bun exuded a warm luster. A few strands of hair fell on both sides of her cheeks, making her face look even whiter than jade. Her eyebrows were long and thin, and at this moment, her eyes reflected the snow scene outside the window.

Yu Shu stood quietly in the pavilion, her figure graceful and elegant, and she raised her head slightly, looking over the carved railings to the silver-clad courtyard outside the palace.

The snow in the courtyard has reached the ankles, and a few red plum trees are blooming proudly in the snow. The delicate red color and the white snow complement each other, which is breathtakingly beautiful. The snowflakes piled on the plum branches are like jade ornaments carefully carved for them, and the red plums are like rubies inlaid in white jade, emitting a cold and charming luster.

Snow fluttered down like a group of smart jade butterflies dancing in the air, gently landing on her shoulders and touching her eyelashes, instantly turning into crystal water droplets, but Yu Shu was unaware of it, as if she had been immersed in the snowy scene and merged with the world. The beautiful scenery of the courtyard in the snow was reflected in her eyes, but her thoughts seemed to drift far away, and there was an elusive melancholy and loneliness in her eyes.

"What's wrong? What are you thinking about?"

Yi Huawei walked behind Yu Shu, looked at her long black hair fluttering in the wind, gently stretched out his arms, hugged Yu Shu's slender waist, and gently rested his chin on the top of her hair.

Feeling the familiar warm embrace, Yu Shu smiled gently, tilted her head slightly, put her cheek on Yi Huawei's shoulder, and said softly: "Zhao Lang, look at this snow scene, it's so beautiful that it makes people feel a little unreal. I wonder how wonderful it would be if time could stay at this moment forever."

Yu Shu's voice was soft, as if she was afraid of disturbing the snowflakes flying in the sky.

Yi Huawei tightened his arms slightly, sniffing the faint fragrance in her hair, feeling her softness and warmth:
"This snow won't stop for a while. If you like, we can enjoy the snow here often."

With a smile, Yi Huawei said, "I see that you seem to be worried about something. Can you tell me about it?"

Yu Shu was silent for a moment, then shook her head slightly: "I miss my father, the king, and my mother, the queen."

Yi Huawei nodded: "Okay, then I'll send someone to pick them up and have them stay in Xianyang for a few months. We should be able to get there in ten days by taking the straight road. We have special carriages, so we don't have to worry about them getting cold." Now there was no need to worry about Queen Tuan playing any tricks, so it would be fine to bring them to Xianyang to stay for a few months.

"Let's wait until next spring."

Yu Shu was quite tempted, but after thinking about it, she shook her head slightly.

Yi Huawei smiled and said, "Okay, let's wait until the beginning of spring. I'll have someone pick them up. It's getting late, so I'll have someone slice beef and mutton rolls. We'll have hot pot later and make tea around the stove."

"Hot pot?... Okay... Ugh~"

As she was speaking, Yu Shu suddenly covered her mouth and started retching.

Seeing this, Yi Huawei hurriedly held her arm and said, "Yu Shu, what's wrong with you?"

Yu Shu bent over, waved her hands, and was too uncomfortable to speak.

Yi Huawei helped her sit on a chair beside him, then turned around, poured a glass of water and handed it to Yu Shu to rinse her mouth.

When Yu Shu recovered a little, Yi Huawei frowned and said, "I'll help you take a closer look."

After saying that, he gently held Yu Shu's wrist and began to take her pulse carefully.

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Yi Huawei's expression was a little solemn at first, but gradually became a little surprised. He let go of Yu Shu's hand, and his face showed an uncontrollable joy:

"Yu Shu, you are pregnant! Judging from the pulse, the fetus's pulse is steady and strong, and it has been in the womb for some time."

When Yu Shu heard what Yi Huawei said, her body suddenly stiffened, and she was obviously stunned, as if she was shocked by this sudden news. Her eyes widened instantly, full of disbelief, staring straight at Yi Huawei, as if she wanted to confirm the authenticity of the news from his expression again. After just a moment, a complex expression of surprise and shyness gradually emerged on her face.

Shame danced between her eyebrows, and a faint blush quietly climbed up her cheeks. Yu Shu subconsciously raised her hand slowly and gently stroked her abdomen: "Really? I actually..."

Recalling the ten years or so she had spent with Yi Huawei, Yu Shu felt mixed emotions.

At first, because of her inner resistance and disgust towards Yi Huawei, she would take medicine without hesitation after every close contact, thinking that she must not have children with him. At that time, she was full of reluctance and resistance to fate, and never expected the arrival of a new life. As time passed slowly, the relationship between her and Yi Huawei changed quietly without her knowing it. The disgust she once had gradually faded, and was replaced by an indescribable feeling growing in her heart. She began to have a faint thought in her heart, looking forward to having a child with Yi Huawei, a child who could witness the changes in their relationship.

However, the days passed, the years passed, and there was still no movement in her belly. Yu Shu's heart also slowly turned from the initial expectation to loss and helplessness, and in the end she could only comfort herself and no longer care about it. She often wondered in the dead of night whether those abortion pills had completely hurt her body and made her lose the chance to be a mother forever. This thought was like a thorn, deeply piercing her heart, but because of her inner guilt and uneasiness, she did not dare to mention it to Yi Huawei. She could only bury this pain and doubts silently in her heart... But suddenly, there came such a surprise.

"It's cold, don't catch a cold!"

After carefully helping Yu Shu back to the dormitory, Yi Huawei squatted down and gently rested his head on Yu Shu's abdomen, as if whispering to the fetus in her belly: "Little one, you have to be good and don't make your mother too hard."

Yu Shu looked at Yi Huawei in front of her with mixed feelings. She gently stroked Yi Huawei's hair and said, "I'm a little scared and don't know what to do."

Yi Huawei sat down next to her, held Yu Shu's hands, and comforted her: "Don't be afraid, I'm here. I will find the best doctors and midwives to take care of you, and I will make sure you and your child are safe. From today on, you should rest more and don't overwork. Don't worry, this matter will not be spread. However, now you are two people, you must take care of yourself. When you go out, remember to wear more coats. By the way, are you hungry? What do you want to eat? I'll ask someone to make it for you!"

As he spoke, Yi Huawei began to get busy. He first ordered the palace maids to prepare some nourishing food and medicinal herbs. Then, Yi Huawei personally began to carefully inspect the palace where Yu Shu lived.

After a long busy period, Yi Huawei finally finished his work. He raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead, took a long breath, and turned to look at Yu Shu. Yu Shu was still sitting there, frowning, with a look of worry in her eyes.

Yi Huawei understood, and slowly walked to Yu Shu's side and sat down, then reached out and gently held Yu Shu's hand:

"Don't worry, you are only two months pregnant now, and your pregnancy is not obvious yet, so it won't be noticed by others. I will send you to your parents' place or to the south in the spring of next year. The south has a pleasant climate and abundant resources, which is very beneficial for recuperating your body and the growth of the fetus. You can rest assured to take care of your baby there, away from the hustle and bustle of Xianyang City."

Yu Shu raised her head slightly, with a hint of gratitude and hesitation in her eyes: "As the concubine of the previous emperor, I am now pregnant. This matter is really of great concern. If others know about it, it may cause an uproar and implicate innocent people."

As he spoke, his fingers trembled slightly unconsciously, and he could not hide the worry in his heart.

Yi Huawei patted Yu Shu's hand gently and frowned slightly: "I will handle this matter carefully and will not let you fall into danger. I have been in the Qin court for many years and my foundation is still stable. I will definitely be able to protect you and the child. But during this time, you need to be extra careful and try not to contact too many people. I will arrange everything."

Yu Shu nodded gently. She knew Yi Huawei's ability and strength very well, but the uneasiness in her heart had not completely dissipated. She looked ahead with a somewhat empty gaze, and her thoughts drifted back to the past.

It has been thirteen years since the death of Qin Shi Huang. During these thirteen years, she has experienced countless hardships in this deep palace. She thought she would spend the rest of her life in loneliness, but she did not expect to have such feelings for Yi Huawei. Now she has a child. The turn of fate makes her a little overwhelmed.

Seeing Yu Shu still in a daze, Yi Huawei felt distressed and comforted her, "I will set up a quiet place in the palace and arrange the most reliable palace maids and servants to serve you. Just tell others that you are ill and need to rest. I will personally take care of the daily necessities to ensure that they are safe."

Yu Shu listened to Yi Huawei's arrangements, and her heart gradually warmed up. She knew that in this complicated palace environment, Yi Huawei was the only person she could rely on.

"What about after the baby is born? What should we do?"

Yu Shu asked softly, her hand unconsciously touching her abdomen.

Yi Huawei looked at Yu Shu and said, "After the child is born, if it is a boy, I will find a safe place for him and let him receive a good education. When he grows up, I will decide where he will go according to his wishes. If it is a girl, I will keep her by your side and take good care of her so that she can grow up without worries."

Yu Shu bit her lip slightly and said, "I just hope that the child can be safe and sound, and not be involved in the struggle in the palace."

Yi Huawei gently embraced her in his arms: "I will do my best to ensure that you will not be harmed in the slightest."

(End of this chapter)