Rebirth's Charm

Chapter 105

After Zhong Liye entered, he immediately saw Yu Shaoyun who was crying silently.He walked over quickly and sat down in front of her, "Shaoyun."

"Your Majesty." Yu Shaoyun's voice was weak, and his eyes were full of genuine emotion.She heard what he said just now.

Zhong Liye comforted softly: "Don't be afraid, I'm by your side, you'll be fine." As he spoke, he raised his hand to cover her tear-stained cheek.

"Your Majesty..." Yu Shaoyun wept softly, "My concubine, I'm just a little tired..."

"I know, I'm here to accompany you."

Yu Shaoyun raised his eyes to look at Zhong Liye, restrained his sadness, and said in a firm voice, "Your Majesty, this concubine wants this child."

She wants children.

Zhong Liye's eyes dimmed, "I want your mother and child to be safe, if not..."

Yu Shaoyun's tears fell again, "The concubine wants a child."

Zhong Liye's attitude became strong, "You have no control over this matter. If you want a child, you need the mother and child to be safe." Then he shook her hand vigorously, "Do you remember?"

"Remember." Yu Shaoyun's gaze became calm, and his expression returned to his usual strength.

Zhong Liye wanted to ask someone to ask what was going on, but Yu Shaoyun shook his hand, "Your Majesty, we'd better go outside and wait." He raised his hand and wiped the tears on his face, with a blushed expression, "The concubine like this Son, it's not good-looking. The emperor looked at it, and the concubine couldn't give birth with peace of mind."

Normally, Zhong Liye would definitely be laughed at by her childish words, but at this time, he could only feel sad.In his eyes, she was just a child, but she had to go through such dangers.

"Your Majesty, I beg you." Seeing that he was silent, Yu Shaoyun became more and more uneasy.It is easy for him to break in, but if something happens in the future, it will be said that it is unlucky. Isn't the blame all blamed on her?

Zhong Liye complained in his heart, and he didn't know which bastard set the rule that men could not enter the delivery room, but Yu Shaoyun was really disturbed by this, so he had to get up, and after a few words of comfort, he turned outside and asked the imperial doctor.Only then did I learn that Yu Shaoyun's problem was that the cervix was not opened for a long time. If this continued, the adults would be exhausted and the children would be in danger.

Zhong Liye said in a deep voice: "No matter what, we have to come up with a plan for both sides, and make sure that their mother and child are safe!"

The imperial physician, the stable woman, and the midwife were all trembling with fear, knowing that if something went wrong, they would die.Their lives depended entirely on whether the imperial concubine or empress could overcome this hurdle.In the end, I made up my mind and went to ask the imperial concubine what she meant, and took the strong medicine to induce labor.

Zhong Liye has been outside, pacing slowly.

Before you know it, dawn is breaking and the light is getting brighter.

The eunuch hesitated, not daring to go forward to remind him that the time for early morning court was approaching.

Zhong Liye's face was overjoyed with the cries of the mother-in-law's surprise and the midwife's surprise, and the loud cry of the baby in the delivery room.

The maid came forward to announce the good news: "Your Majesty, the imperial concubine has given birth to a little prince! Mother and child are safe!"

Zhong Liye let out a long breath, and the boulder in his heart fell to the ground, and he was really happy.

When the news reached the Hou Mansion, Eunuch Wei, who sent the message, naturally omitted the twists and turns, and only said two pieces of good news——

The imperial concubine gave birth to the prince, the emperor and the queen mother were overjoyed, and they canonized the imperial concubine as the imperial concubine.

In this way, the day when Yu Shaoyun's mother will be in the world is not far away.Now the emperor is just because he wants to pretend to be concerned about the relationship between husband and wife with the queen, Qin Anhuai has not yet returned from the battle in the southern border, and it is not yet time to settle the crimes of Prince Jing, Prince Chengyuan and their relatives day.

Because of this incident, everyone in the Hou Mansion was filled with happiness.

On this day, after Ye Xizhao went to listen to the steward's reply, he went back to his room and continued to make a small silk padded jacket for Sister Xin.

After a while, Yu Shaoheng came back from Mrs. Tai's room with Xin in his arms.After entering the door, he took off the cloak wrapped around Sister Xin, revealing a small figure dressed in bright red against the backdrop of pink and jade carvings.

Sister Xin hugged Yu Shaoheng and did not let go, pointing to the door, making a sound of dissatisfaction.

"What do you want?" Yu Shaoheng touched Sister Xin's little head, "Who told you that you can't talk yet."

Ye Xizhao glanced at him, he couldn't help but laugh, which family's children can talk so old?It's hard for him to tell.

Yu Shaoheng put Sister Xin on the Kang, looked at her, "It's going to snow."

"Really?" Ye Xizhao didn't care, "Then don't take her out to be crazy."

Sister Xin sat on the kang, looked at Yu Shaoheng dissatisfied, and beat him with her little hand.

"Dare to hit me?" Yu Shaoheng grabbed his daughter's small hands and brought them to his lips, "Believe it or not, I will bite you?"

Perhaps because of the precedent, Sister Xin laughed as she struggled to retract her little hand.

Yu Shaoheng also smiled, and handed Sister Xin a rattle.

Sister Xin started playing like this.

It's as if he didn't notice himself at all——Ye Xizhao felt that he was left out, but it's no wonder Xin'er, so he cast a dissatisfied look at Yu Shaoheng, "You baby girl only knows you and your mother. Did I forget?"

"Aren't you busy?" Yu Shaoheng smiled and patted Sister Xin on the back, pointing at Ye Xizhao, "Why are you so ignorant? Didn't you see mother?"

Sister Xin followed his gestures and looked at Ye Xizhao, blinked her big eyes, and let out a sound of uh, which seemed to be a little bit of reproach, then turned back and shook the rattle loudly.

Ye Xizhao's eyes widened in surprise, really irritated.

Yu Shaoheng couldn't help laughing, hugged Xin to her side, and threw the needlework in her hand aside, "Don't do these things, it's better to spend more time with Mingxin when you have this time."

"It's true." Ye Xizhao hugged Miss Xin into his arms, patted that chubby little face, "I'm busy making clothes for you, but you ignore me, why should I bother? "

Yu Shaoheng took a big welcoming pillow, lay lazily beside their mother and daughter, and looked up at Ye Xizhao.

In winter, she likes to wear brightly colored clothes.Today is a bright red silk tapestry jacket and an emerald green ink skirt.There is a bracelet made of emeralds on the wrist, and green jade earrings hanging from the ears, echoing the color of the dress, and jumping out of the big red, it is very pleasing to the eye.

Looking at her face again, her eyebrows are like distant mountains, her eyes are like black gemstones, her nose bridge is straight, her complexion is fair, but her lips are painted delicately and charmingly.

It seemed that Qiao Chen took good care of her.

However, he held her waist with his hand, "Why don't you see some flesh growing on you? You little heartless thing."

Ye Xizhao laughed, "I have no conscience at all."

"By the way, I almost forgot." Yu Shaoheng took out a thick cowhide envelope, "It's almost Chinese New Year, I'll give you the lucky money in advance."

Ye Xizhao laughed out loud, received it in his hand, opened it and took out a stack of bank notes, counted them, there were more than [-] taels.The smile disappeared and turned into surprise, "So many?"

"You sold out a few shops and lost some income, so I will make up for you."

It turned out to be for this.Sister Xin raised her hand to get the banknotes, Ye Xizhao hurriedly put the banknotes in the envelope, and then said: "I don't care about those shops, I'm afraid someone will take advantage of them, if I make a fuss in the yamen, why not?" Trouble? Besides, there are some silver taels near me, so I sold them out."

Yu Shaoheng said: "Understood. Keep it at ease, isn't mine yours? Just keep it for me."

"Okay." Ye Xizhao didn't refuse, and pinched the bridge of his nose with his hand, "I just found out that you are so rich."

"It's easier to earn money by relying on the inheritance of your ancestors."

Ye Xizhao was a little worried: "I got so much silver, how do I spend it?"

Yu Shaoheng laughed loudly.

Ye Xizhao let him laugh.Originally, food and clothing are all used by the public, and there is a monthly allowance from the imperial wife, and I don’t like to order people to go out to make jewelry and buy expensive collections. I really don’t know where to spend my money. .It's only in the future, like Mrs. Tai, to dismiss the next generation.

After that, Yu Shaoheng said leisurely: "The matter of compiling the book made the emperor look at Tang Hongxiao differently. He doesn't intend to beat him back to his original form, and he will continue to use it. Father-in-law has no objection."

Ye Xizhao said lightly, "It's good that Dad isn't upset about this matter." His father and he are already in one mind, so there is no need to be afraid of anyone else.Furthermore, Tang Hongxiao was already irrelevant, his future, just listen to it, don't take it to heart.

She looked at Yu Shaoheng, "What about you?"

Yu Shaoheng smiled, "I am the same as you." Then he mentioned Chang'an, "Chang'an is downcast these days."

Ye Xizhao thought for a while, and said with a smile, "It will be all right in a few days." During these days, because she was hosting Zhongwei again, Zhilan was so busy that she never mentioned the matter of Chang'an, which made Chang'an dejected. Naturally, it was because Zhilan was still showing signs of embarrassment to him.

In the afternoon, Zhilan came in and reported: "Those talkative second-class maids, little maids, slaves have already found reasons and sent them to the laundry room and other courtyards, no one will make small things about the main house It's revealed."

"En." Ye Xizhao nodded, smiled and pointed to the stool in front of him, "Sit down, let's talk."

Zhilan replaced Ye Xizhao with a cup of hot tea before sitting down.

Ye Xizhao said: "You three, Xia He is considered the oldest in the Marquis Mansion, but she is one or two years younger than you and Hsinchu."

Zhilan nodded happily, "Yes, this can't be judged by age. Sister Xia He is valued by Mrs. Tai, and she is smart and capable, and she is better than others in everything she does."

"That's the truth." Ye Xizhao was very satisfied with Zhilan's attitude, "Although you and Xia He still need training, you can help me take care of a lot of things now." Speaking of this, he sighed sadly, " But, sooner or later, I will get married, and I really can't bear to part with you just thinking about it."

Zhilan blushed, and asked in a low voice, "Why did Madam suddenly mention this?"

"They're all big girls now, and it's time for me to arrange marriage for you."

Zhilan raised her head in surprise, the blush on her face slowly dissipated, and then she said in a low voice, "Madam, can't I stay by your side for a few more years?"

Ye Xizhao was puzzled, "Why? Marriage is a good thing."

"If you are married, you may not be able to live comfortably..." Zhilan whispered, "Old acquaintances in the Xiangfu have married one by one, and I have not seen a few who are happy. The servant feels that it is better to serve more. Madam, after a few years, even if she has to marry in the future, if she marries someone who is worthless, the servants can live better on their own."

This idea is also reasonable.Ye Xizhao smiled and said, "If you are married, can you still work in my house?"

Zhilan was surprised at first, then overjoyed, and finally, there was a little sadness in her eyes.

Was that sadness because of thinking of Chang'an?Ye Xizhao simply confessed to her: "Master Hou also knows that the three of you have suffered a lot for us in the past two years, so you intend to fulfill me and make your marriage decent and satisfactory. I I also want to keep you by my side for a few more years, and when you get better, naturally I won't force you to stay. Zhilan, are you willing?"

"Ma'am..." Zhilan was moved, her words froze for a moment.

Ye Xizhao continued to speak softly: "Chang'an has been with Lord Hou for many years. In the future, Lord Hou will make other arrangements for him. The maids in the mansion can continue to work in the mansion after marrying him. I think you two It's a good match, and Chang'an treats you differently from others." Speaking of this, afraid that Zhilan would think too much, she hurriedly said, "I'm not talking about you, I'm really happy from the bottom of my heart."

Zhilan lowered her head, blushing again.

Ye Xizhao couldn't help laughing, and raised his hand to pat Zhilan's shoulder, "Just tell me something, would you like it? If not, I'll pay attention to others."

Zhilan murmured: "Ma'am..." Apart from these two words, she couldn't say anything else.

Ye Xizhao joked: "Do you agree or not? You have always been straightforward with me, what's wrong today?"

Zhilan was silent for a moment, then stammered: "Slave, slave, listen to Madam's arrangement."

Ye Xizhao felt relieved, "That's good. I can arrange your marriage when Hou Ye arranges the place to go in Chang'an." Then he said, "It's better to treat others as before, so as not to hurt people all day. It's listless."

"Ma'am!" Zhilan stood up, her face was flushed with shame, her hands and feet seemed to have no place to rest, then she turned around, "This servant is going to exchange a cup of hot tea for Madam."

Ye Xizhao smiled from the bottom of his heart.

At the beginning of winter, Mrs. Tai and Ye Xizhao went to the palace to visit Yu Shaoyun.

After Mrs. Tai entered the palace and returned to the mansion, she looked a little lonely, but she didn't say anything.Ye Xizhao didn't want to ask too many questions, he naturally had doubts in his heart, and after entering the palace and seeing Yu Shaoyun, he saw that she hadn't recovered, so he understood.

"How could this happen?" Ye Xizhao said a little uneasy, "I thought you practiced martial arts since childhood, and your body is not like mine, but you never thought you would be so weak."

Yu Shaoyun dispatched the servants around him, and then said with a faint smile: "The child was forced by me - I am not easy to conceive, and I have taken medicine for a long time, but there is still no good news. Later, I simply used strong medicine, and my wish came true. But after all, you have to suffer a lot during childbirth." Afterwards, he waved his hand, "It's okay. It's worth it. Fortunately, the child is healthy, otherwise the loss outweighs the gain."

If he sacrificed his life for the birth of a son, the emperor would immediately make the little prince the crown prince. If he passed this hurdle, the road ahead would still be smooth.This was indeed the case, but to Ye Xizhao's ears, there was only sadness left.

The life in the palace was actually so difficult, and a woman was forced to disregard her own safety to seek a more stable position.And these things, Yu Shaoyun didn't mention them until after the past.Even if she has a bit of sincerity from the emperor, she still makes people want to feel sad after all.

"Don't be sad." Yu Shaoyun shook Ye Xizhao's hand, "You should understand it in my day. Now I can only look up and climb up. Once I lose everything, it would be better to die. This child also It’s just in time, and if it’s too late, it’s a waste of time.” Then the topic changed, “Now the emperor and the queen mother have treated me very well, so there’s no need to talk about the rewards. Whoever I want to see, they invite people to come in. The palace is also good."

Ye Xizhao smiled wryly, "If you were still in the boudoir, I would have to say that you are nonsense."

But Yu Shaoyun smiled brightly, "The emperor always said that I acted strangely - when I saw my mother's family, I would come one by one, but I don't know, there are some things I can only tell you. If I tell my mother, she will be sad for a long time."

"I know, these words will be kept in my heart."

Yu Shaoyun nodded, "With so many doctors taking care of me, I'll be fine soon. Besides, I think you've taken care of yourself these days. Mother said it's all due to Mrs. Xiao's sister. Then I won't I am in a hurry to find an imperial doctor for you—to save them from talking nonsense. If you have good medical skills, I will take him as a confidant first, and we will see the situation later."

"That's fine." Ye Xizhao naturally approved with all his heart, and then warned, "In the future, just take care of yourself and your children, and don't forget about your family. There is Lord Hou outside."

"I know."

Ye Xizhao returned to the mansion and went to Mrs. Tai's room first, naturally saying that Yu Shaoyun looked good and told the old man not to worry.After returning to the main room, I saw Yu Shaoheng teaching Xin to practice walking.

He stood on the edge of the big kang, put Sister Xin on the side of the big kang, then slowly let go of his hands, opened his arms to Sister Xin with a smile, and hooked his hands.Sister Xin walked to find him, and now she could barely stand still, so learning to walk was no easy task.

Sometimes Sister Xin fell to the side after just taking a step or two, and Yu Shaoheng would always support her before she fell; sometimes, Sister Xin would walk towards him slowly under his comfort, and finally jumped to him with a smile. in his arms.Completely treat this matter as a game.

Ye Xizhao shook his head helplessly, not sure if he was a little impatient.But it's rare for him to be free, and he wants to make up for the years he owed to Sister Xin. Sister Xin has completely begun to rely on him, and they are all happy, so they let them make trouble.

The only dissatisfaction is that her daughter no longer depends on her, and her position in her daughter's heart is at most third.But there is no way, the husband and wife can't coax the children all day long, she really doesn't have so much time now, just after taking over a lot of things, even if she just sits in the room and waits, the maids are also going back and forth to report all kinds of things. Let's wait for her to make up her mind.

Back in the room, I took off the clothes of Mrs. Gaoming, and changed into a homely jacket and cotton skirt, and then I felt at ease.

At this time, Zhilan hurriedly came to report—Fang Fei had arrived at the Hou's mansion and was in the wife's room.

Ye Xizhao hurriedly called Shangyu Shaoheng and went to Mrs. Tai's room.The daughter of Mrs. Tai's best friend will be brought by her side in the future. The sum of the points makes her somewhat curious about Fang Fei.

Entering Mrs. Tai's room, Ye Xizhao saw the girl sitting in front of Mrs. Tai.

The girl was dressed in plain clothes, thin, clear-eyed, with an arrogance in her bones—not arrogance, arrogance, or self-admiration, but the arrogance that grew freely from the vegetation on the wasteland and the fragrant flowers in the deep valley.

After this, Ye Xizhao could take a closer look at Fang Fei's face.It's not the beauty of the country, it's not Xiaojiabiyu, it's the kind of beauty that can't be scrutinized, just like her temperament.

This girl had a rough life. She suffered the pain of losing her mother at a young age, and was once displaced. It is unbearable to think about it.Ye Xizhao hoped that he could take good care of her, warm her up, and let the fragility and helplessness that occasionally flashed in her eyes dissipate day by day.

Mrs. Tai and Fang Fei had obviously cried.At this time, Mrs. Tai introduced Fang Fei: "We will be a family in the future. This is your elder brother and elder sister-in-law, and the baby is your little niece Xin."

Fang Fei had already got up, and now she stepped forward to salute respectfully, seeing the couple.

Ye Xizhao hurriedly supported Fangfei, took her hand and sat down, "Is the journey okay?"

Fang Fei's voice was crisp and clear, "The road is fine."

Mrs. Tai said her plan, and then said to Fang Fei: "You will be taken care of by your sister-in-law in the future, do you have any objections?"

Fangfei said sincerely: "No objection." She cast a grateful glance at Ye Xizhao, "I will have to work hard in the future, sister-in-law."

The very direct and non-fancy words made Ye Xizhao feel more fond.

While talking, the second lady and the third lady came over.

Fang Fei met them one by one, and after a long time of pleasantries, she returned to sit next to Ye Xizhao.

The third lady sat on the grand teacher's chair opposite Fang Fei, looked carefully and said: "Since you've arrived at the Hou's mansion, sister, don't think about those sad things before."

Fang Fei hesitated for a moment, and replied with one word: "Yes."

The third lady said again: "I wonder if my sister-in-law has arranged a place for my sister?" But she continued without waiting for anyone to answer, "The Purple Bamboo Courtyard in the back garden is very elegant, and it seems that it fits my sister's temperament very well. Woolen cloth."

Mrs. Tai raised her eyebrows slightly, then just smiled.

Ye Xizhao couldn't help laughing too.Apart from her, Mrs. Tai and Yu Shaoheng's plans must have not been mentioned to anyone else - if the third lady knew about it, she would not have said such a thing.While thinking about how to answer correctly, Fang Fei's crisp voice sounded in the room.

(End of this chapter)