Reborn to marry, she no longer wants to be the young master's mother

Her voice was soft but firm, and every word was like a carefully carved pearl, falling into people's hearts and stirring up ripples. The palace suddenly became so quiet that only the occasional chirping of night birds and Mrs. Chu's gentle but firm breathing could be heard outside the window.

Empress Xie Chaochao's gaze lingered on Madam Chu's slightly bulging belly for a moment, with a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. She slowly walked to Madam Chu, stretched out her hand, and gently placed it on her shoulder. That action showed both the dignity of an emperor and the care of an elder for a younger generation. "Madam Chu is right. I was negligent. What you are carrying in your belly is not only the blood of the Chu family, but also my people and the hope for the future. How can I not take it into consideration?"

After saying this, the empress turned around and instructed the eunuch standing beside her: "Immediately arrange to prepare a quiet and elegant residence for General Chu and Madam Chu. Make sure that everything they need is supplied immediately without any mistakes." Although her voice was soft, every word was weighty, making everyone present feel her importance and concern for this matter.

In a corner of the ancient city with a warm spring breeze, the Chu Mansion was filled with unprecedented joy and warmth. Mrs. Chu and General Chu, the two couples who had experienced many ups and downs, finally welcomed the arrival of their long-awaited grandson. This joy was like the most gorgeous flowers in spring, instantly blooming in every corner of the Chu Mansion.

The little grandson, from the moment he was born, became the apple of everyone's eye. Mrs. Chu, the gentle and tenacious woman, always got up the earliest every day and prepared the most delicate and nutritious porridge for Chao Chao, with endless love and tenderness in her eyes. She gently rocked the cradle and sang an old nursery rhyme, which contained endless expectations and love for her grandson, as if it could dispel all the haze in the world.

General Chu, the brave and fearless general who once fought on the battlefield, now becomes the most gentle guardian in front of Chao Chao. He often goes to see Chao Chao first after returning from court, regardless of his fatigue, and gently strokes the child's tender cheek with his big hands covered with thick calluses, his eyes full of pampering and tenderness. He will tell Chao Chao about his heroic deeds when he was young. Although there is no lack of exaggeration in his words, his heart of inheriting the family's glory makes every word full of power and warmth.

However, in this strong relationship between grandparents and grandchildren, a subtle change has quietly grown. Chu Heng, the only son of General Chu, has been accustomed to all the attention and love from his parents since he was a child. Now, seeing his parents dote on Chao Chao, he can't help but feel a little sad and lost. One evening, Chu Heng sat alone under the old locust tree in the courtyard, playing with a jade pendant in his hand. It was a gift from his father when he was a child, but now it seems particularly heavy. He looked at the figures of his parents playing with Chao Chao in the distance, a bitter smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he secretly complained in his heart: "Could it be that with Chao Chao, my parents no longer love me?"

The moonlight was like water, filling the entire courtyard and illuminating the corners of Chu Heng's heart. He began to realize that behind this "complaint" was actually his desire and uneasiness for love. So he plucked up his courage, walked towards the laughter, and decided to integrate into the warmth of this new family in his own way. Chu Heng began to take the initiative to take care of Chao Chao, teaching him martial arts with his father, and sewing clothes for him with his mother. The loss he once felt gradually dissipated in the warm current of family affection.

From then on, the Chu family not only had the joy of family life for three generations, but also a deep brotherly love. Chu Heng and Chao Chao, under the interweaving of love and responsibility, grew up together and became an indispensable existence in each other's lives. Mrs. Chu and General Chu, watching all this, were filled with comfort and happiness.

In the Forbidden City at dawn, an unusual tranquility quietly spreads, different from the hustle and bustle of the past. Empress Xie Chaochao, a gentle and tenacious woman, is experiencing the most difficult journey in her life - pregnancy. Her belly is pregnant with the future of the empire, but it also makes her bear unprecedented burdens and fatigue. Every morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrates the clouds and shines on this ancient land, it should be the time for her to wear gorgeous clothes, enter the court, and discuss state affairs with officials, but at this moment, she can only lean weakly on the soft brocade couch, her eyes full of concern and reluctance for her unfinished business.

Seeing this, her husband, the wise and powerful emperor Chu Heng, was filled with endless tenderness and determination. He knew that the country could not be without a monarch for a day, and he was unwilling to let his beloved wife bear unnecessary suspicion and pressure from the outside world. So, Chu Heng resolutely stepped into the palace that should have belonged to Xie Chaochao, and with the majesty of a monarch, he took her place to preside over the morning court and handle state affairs.

In the court, beside the dragon throne, Chu Heng stood tall and firm, his voice was steady and powerful, and every decision he made revealed his careful consideration and deep concern for the country. However, this deep affection and responsibility, in the eyes of some ministers, was interpreted differently. Several old ministers, with worried faces and sharp words, pointed out that Chu Heng's move seemed to be suspected of "seeking power and position", and there was no lack of doubt and dissatisfaction in their words.

Facing this sudden accusation, Chu Heng's brows did not show the slightest anger. His eyes were deep and peaceful, as if he could see into the deepest emotions of people's hearts. He stood up slowly, and his voice was not loud but enough to shock the whole audience: "I am governing on behalf of the Queen, not for personal selfishness, but because the Queen is pregnant with the Dragon Descendant and has worked very hard. As the Son of Heaven, I should regard the country as my home and the people as my foundation. I know what you are worried about, but please believe that everything I do is for the peace and prosperity of this great land. If anyone takes advantage of this to cause trouble, I will punish them severely, but I hope that you can work together to overcome the difficulties."

After speaking, Chu Heng's eyes swept across the whole audience, showing an unquestionable majesty and deep expectation. The ministers looked at each other, and finally lowered their heads. The doubts and dissatisfaction in their hearts gradually dissipated, replaced by deep respect and loyalty to the young emperor.

This scene is not only a transfer of power, but also an emotional blending, which makes the entire court immersed in an unprecedented harmony and firmness. And all of this stems from Chu Heng's innocent heart that is willing to bear all misunderstandings and pressures for the sake of the country and his lover.

But no one knows what will happen next.

Because everyone knows that only the empress Xie Chaochao is qualified to sit here.

Chu Heng sighed. He knew that everyone was doing this for Xie Chaochao’s own good, but he still felt a little sad.

Why don't people like themselves?