Become a winner in life after binding the childbearing system
Chapter 35 Cannon Fodder Concubine (35)
Xiao Yanchen was naturally busy, but the more important things had been successfully resolved, and the rest were just miscellaneous trivial matters that would not take too long to deal with.
"So, the emperor will come over tonight?"
He also specifically told Qiuyue to keep it a secret from him. Was he trying to give himself a surprise?
Shen Yao got the news from the big mouth of the system, and she was suddenly at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
No way, they have been married for several years, is there any need to be so romantic?
Shen Yao sighed and felt that she must control her expression when she saw Xiao Yanchen at night, otherwise this guy might think too much.
I never expected that after giving birth to five children, I would still have to find a way to coax the father of the children.
Rubbing his cheek with his hand, Shen Yao perked up and pretended to be ignorant when asking Qiuyue about other things in the palace.
When it comes to other things, Qiuyue has a lot to say and becomes instantly more energetic.
With her hands clasped together in front of her, Qiuyue mentioned the queen of Fengyi Palace.
"Your Majesty, the Queen's personal maid Qingsuo has brought good news.
The Queen has recovered from her illness. Please be well soon."
Speaking of the Queen, she has announced that she is recuperating from illness since the last time she closed the palace.
Except for the time when Concubine Zhou passed away, he forced himself to come out and preside over the funeral ceremony. At other times, he stayed in Fengyi Palace and did not go out.
Naturally, the daily greetings have been cancelled by the Queen until now.
Shen Yao was stunned, "The queen has recovered from her illness?"
The emperor didn't want the queen to live, so how could she recover? Why didn't she believe it?
Qiuyue nodded, "I heard that this is the case, even the imperial physician no longer frequently goes to Fengyi Palace to diagnose pulses.
Perhaps after a few days, when Your Majesty goes to Fengyi Palace to pay respects and meet the Empress, everything will become clear.”
Anyway, you can tell whether a person is recovering from his illness by looking at his aura and facial expression.
Although this dialectical method has an 80% to 90% accuracy rate, the people in the harem are all shrewd and have some skills in reading people's faces.
Shen Yao hummed and said, "You are right. When we go over to pay our respects to the Queen, we will know the Queen's health status at a glance."
She wanted to see what tricks the queen was secretly playing.
"I want to have soup for dinner tonight, so remember to ask the kitchen to prepare more.
Go check if Xiao Yan and Xiao Zhi are awake, and bring them over here if they are.
If Xiao Jin, Xiao Yu, and Xiao Yue are still playing around in the side hall, let the nurse take them back to rest."
Shen Yao leaned back lightly, allowing her tense body to stretch and relax.
Upon hearing this, Qiuyue lowered her head and replied "yes", then turned and walked out.
……
At dinner time, Shen Yao took Xiao Jin and her three children to sit around the octagonal table and have their meal in a warm and cozy atmosphere.
The twins, Xiao Yan and Xiao Zhi, had already finished their milk and were taken back by their nurse to sleep.
A baby of a few months old only does sleeping and eating.
Shen Yao expressed concern for the two children for a few words, then turned her attention to Xiao Jin and the others, who she was more concerned about.
"mother concubine"
Xiao Jin pouted and looked uncomfortable as she held the dish she didn't like in her hands.
Xiao Yu and Xiao Yue are not picky eaters. They hold their small bowls, bury their heads in the bowls, and eat with relish.
"After you finish eating, there will be the osmanthus soup you requested," Shen Yao picked up a dish with chopsticks and put it on Xiao Jin's plate, "Don't be picky about food, or your mother will tell your father."
Xiao Yanchen was a good excuse to threaten the children. Shen Yao decided to establish her image as a loving mother and restore some of her "reputation" that had fallen in the hearts of Xiao Jin and the other two.
How can it be a kind father and a strict mother? It should be a kind mother and a strict father.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jin wrinkled his chubby face into a bun-shaped one. How could his “mother” be like this?
Shen Yao raised her eyebrows. She was like that, a child who liked to be picky about food and was worried that she would become short and not grow tall.
Xiao Jin buried his head and took big mouthfuls of food, then sobbed and stopped talking.
Shen Yao shook her head helplessly, but her desire to pick up food for Xiao Jin remained unchanged.
Looking at the plate filled with chopstick-full of vegetables, Xiao Jin was so shocked that he couldn't even sob.
Well, my mother is really cold-blooded and ruthless in this regard.
Xiao Yu and Xiao Yue were so frightened that they hugged their dishes even more. They were good and obedient children and would not get involved.
By the time this dinner was over, Shen Yao had used up almost all of her patience.
He waved to Qiuyue who was standing by and said, "Take the three of them to the side hall to play for a while and then rest."
"Yes"
Qiuyue nodded, smiled and reached out to take Xiao Jin and the other two away.
Before leaving, Xiao Jin looked at Shen Yao with tears in his eyes and asked her what sweet-scented osmanthus soup his mother had promised him.
"Don't worry, I have sent someone to take her to the side hall. When has your mother ever broken her promise to you?"
This child, eh
Xiao Jin smiled happily, "Mother, I'll take my leave and come back to see you tomorrow."
"Mother, your son/daughter is leaving."
Soft and sweet children's voices were heard, and the three children ran quickly in small steps, speaking one sentence at a time.
In a blink of an eye, there was no one else in the empty Weiyang Palace except himself.
Shen Yao sighed and walked around the hall to take a look at the layout.
"Hey, it's so boring."
He stayed in the palace all day, and even when he went out, he just wandered around casually.
Such scenery was fine for a short period of time, but after a long time, Shen Yao just felt completely bored.
Sure enough, in the world of palace fighting novels, it is no wonder that so many women would fight each other endlessly, it turns out that they were just entertaining themselves.
Secretly complaining that the map of the palace fighting novel was too small, Shen Yao turned around, and before she could stand still, she heard a noise coming from outside the door.
"Want to go out? I have nothing to do in a few days, so I can take you out to have a look."
Xiao Yanchen appeared in front of Shen Yao in casual clothes, tall and slender.
Shen Yao's eyes lit up and she ran into Xiao Yanchen's arms like a gust of wind.
With her arms around Xiao Yanchen's shoulders, Shen Yao leaned close to his ear and said, "Your Majesty, are you serious?"
Xiao Yanchen smiled brightly, and took the opportunity to ease the coldness on his face, "Seriously."
Shen Yao exerted force on her arms, "Where are we going?"
Xiao Yanchen put his arm around Shen Yao's slender waist, held her in his arms and carried her to the couch, "On the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, I will take you out of the palace."
Leaving the palace?!
Wow, this is something Shen Yao dared not even think about. You know, she has been in this small world for several years, and even before entering the palace, this body had only had a few experiences of going out properly.
Xiao Yanchen reached out and touched Shen Yao's smooth face, and explained in a low voice, "On the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, the night curfew in the capital will be cancelled for three days before and after.
There will be not only various performances by the common people, but also vendors selling lanterns and food.”
So their outings from the palace are not only lively but also fun.
Shen Yao was happy, but she looked a little hesitant. "There is a Mid-Autumn Festival banquet that day, and it is dangerous outside the palace. It's just the emperor and I, your concubine?"
It’s not easy to arrange a reunion day like this.
Although Shen Yao loves to play, there is no need for her to betray her biggest backer just to leave the palace.
Xiao Yanchen is her whole confidence, and her five children are not yet grown up.
Xiao Yanchen patted Shen Yao on the shoulder and hugged her tightly in his arms, "Don't worry, the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet will be held in the afternoon, we can leave after the banquet is halfway through.
Besides, we are the only ones going out to play this time, and the guards around us will only appear in the dark.
Yao'er, don't you want to experience how ordinary people celebrate the festival?"
Shen Yao blinked her eyes. Of course she was thinking that the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet in the palace followed the same pattern every year, and it was so monotonous.
Unlike outside the palace, where there were people everywhere, if the two of them entered, as long as they were well prepared, they would definitely encounter many interesting things.
Nodding in obedience to her heart, Shen Yao began to talk to Xiao Yanchen about the interesting things outside the palace.
Of course Shen Yao didn't know whether it was true or not. She had seen all of these in picture books. She had never had the chance to see them before, so she must seize the opportunity when she left the palace this time.
Xiao Yanchen listened but smiled without saying anything. Compared to Shen Yao, he had been out of the palace many more times.
When he was still a prince, his residence after his wedding was outside the palace.
On ordinary days, when he had nothing to do, he would retreat outside the palace to avoid court disputes.
When Xiao Yanchen thinks back to that time, he still misses it very much.
As time went by, he had transformed from a minister into an emperor. His brothers who had oppressed him before had all passed away. Who could have thought that he would be the final winner.
"Don't worry, there are many fun things outside the palace. Let's go out early and rest in the mansion at night."
Shen Yao: Hmm?
As if she had heard something extraordinary, Shen Yao's eyes widened, "Your Majesty, is this okay?"
It turns out that the emperor doesn't have to live in the palace. Oh my God, does she know too much?
There was a hint of confusion in her round eyes. Shen Yao had been in the harem for many years and was very well protected by Xiao Yanchen.
For some things, like the contents of the Dajing Palace Rules, Shen Yao could guess that Xiao Yanchen would not be too observant of the rules, but what she did not expect was that this man simply disregarded the rules.
Oh my god, it turns out that I have been deceived by Xiao Yanchen all these years.
Xiao Yanchen laughed loudly, and his hearty laughter passed through Shen Yao's ears and into her heart.
"Yao'er, you are really," so cute.
She is worthy of being the woman he values in his heart, she is different from others.
As human beings, when we really put someone in our hearts, we will always unconsciously bring various filters into play.
This is how Shen Yao is in Xiao Yanchen's heart now. It can be said that even if all the concubines in the harem were tied together and weighed by kilograms, they would not be as important as Shen Yao alone.
Xiao Yanchen understood his feelings for Shen Yao. It was certainly not deep love, but they had a child and got along very well, so he definitely liked her.
Shen Yao lay in Xiao Yanchen's arms a little shyly. The two of them didn't say anything, just quietly enjoying the rare quiet time.
Until Xiao Yanchen spoke and asked about Shen Yao's family outside the palace.
The main reason is Shen Yao’s biological father. Shen Yao has now been successfully promoted to imperial concubine.
According to Xiao Yanchen's plan, the position of queen will be Shen Yao's sooner or later.
Whether considering offspring or background, Shen Yao is one of his best candidates.
However, if Shen Yao becomes the queen, new problems will arise.
As Shen Yao's maternal family, the Shen family is still too low, which can easily lower Shen Yao's value.
Therefore, Xiao Yanchen wanted to give the Shen family a position, especially Shen Yao's biological father.
Shen Yao quickly shook her head upon hearing this, "Your Majesty, you know best what kind of person my biological father is. It is Your Majesty's grace that he is now a fourth-rank official. If he is promoted any higher, even my father himself would not be able to bear it."
Moreover, promoting this idiot Mr. Shen would not be helping her but harming her.
Because Father Shen is a brainless man, otherwise he wouldn't have been a fifth-rank official for decades.
Shen Yao's disdain for Shen's father was evident in her words. Xiao Yanchen's mouth twitched when he heard it. It seemed that Shen's father was not that bad.
Well, it seems that he really doesn't have outstanding abilities and is very stubborn in his approach.
Unable to help but touch his chin, Xiao Yanchen thought about his previous arrangements for the Shen family, which were indeed a bit inappropriate.
"Yao'er, maybe your father" still has some good points. At least he is a sensible person who doesn't cause trouble and can keep his job if given one.
He was forced to stop talking halfway because Xiao Yanchen met Shen Yao's accusatory eyes.
Shen Yao still doesn't know what kind of person her father is. If she wasn't suppressed by her step-grandmother, she would definitely go to heaven.
Instead of promoting such a person and wasting the friendship between herself and Xiao Yanchen, why doesn't Shen Yao save the friendship for herself?
"Your Majesty, if you really care about Jin'er and the others' future, just let the Shen family do what they want."
By then, the Shen family will be unable to help and will certainly not dare to cause trouble.
Xiao Yanchen: ...
"Okay, I'll listen to Yao'er."
Nodding, Xiao Yanchen did not argue with Shen Yao about this. It might be that Shen's father was indeed too ordinary, and Xiao Yanchen just wanted to praise him but didn't know where to start.
"Your Majesty, you have finally come here, can we not talk about these troubles?"
Shen Yao's eyes rolled, and she smiled and pulled Xiao Yanchen to act naughty.
Xiao Yanchen let Shen Yao stir up trouble for him without making a sound, "Yao'er, what do you want to mention?"
Shen Yao kissed Xiao Yanchen's charming face and said, "Of course, I'll bring up something more interesting."
Even if we just kiss each other, it's better than the Shen family or any temptation.
Shen Yao's eyes were clear and full of tenderness. She liked Xiao Yanchen's handsome face so much. Although he was not her cup of tea, she could change her taste.
Xiao Yanchen's lips curled up slightly, and his voice was low and pleasant, "I will listen to Yao'er."
……
A beautiful night always passes quickly, like a fleeting shooting star, brilliant and beautiful.
Shen Yao opened her eyes and stood up from the bed, rubbing her sore waist with her hand. She felt satisfied and also felt that Xiao Yanchen was truly an all-round talent.
Whether it is learning technology or one's own understanding, it is surprising enough.
After a night of communication, Shen Yao was fine except for being a little tired.
"Qiuyue, did the emperor tell you anything when he left?"
Every time Xiao Yanchen left Weiyang Palace, Shen Yao was unable to get out of bed.
Over time, Shen Yao has developed the habit of sleeping in whenever Xiao Yanchen comes over.
Xiao Yanchen indulged her in this regard, and even asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to replace Shen Yao's bed with a more comfortable and softer wooden bed, saying that a larger bed would allow her to perform better.
How shameless! Shen Yao has to admit defeat.
Qiuyue smiled, holding the basin that Shen Yao used to wash and brush her teeth, "The Emperor only said that he would come to have dinner with the Empress tonight."
Shen Yao picked up a clean towel and wiped her hands, "Remember to ask the imperial kitchen to prepare more."
"Yes, the servant understands."
"Go down and get busy."
"..."
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