g time, until she was sweating.Looks like the little sister is really living a good life now"Old man, something's wrong, something's wrong!" Zhang entered the house and almost tripped over the thresho...The next morning, Lu Ziqing woke up, completely unaware of what had happened the previous night. She only saw that the person following her had turned into Yuyan. She also guessed that she might have done something again last night.

Actually, she had seriously considered ending her own life. It would save her loved ones from trouble and possibly even protect them from harm.

But... people are selfish. She can't bear to part with Brother Yi, and she can't bear to part with her son.

"Madam, you're awake" Yan Yu smiled.

This title was Lu Zi'ning's own request. Since she wouldn't enter the palace, this title was most appropriate.

Lu Ziqing came back to her senses, "Hmm, how did you change"

Yān Yǔ smiled lightly, “The Crown Princess was afraid that the previous attendants hadn't taken good care of her, and I happened to be free. With Dàn Yuè by her side, I begged her to let me serve you instead. Otherwise, I’d have gotten sick from boredom.”

Lu Zi'ning was certain of her guess, but Yan Yu smiled brightly. She didn't want to say anything discouraging, especially when she saw Yan Yu's children; her heart softened considerably.

But after the happiness, she looked at Yuyan with some worry, "It's not very good for a child to be here..."

"It's alright, if you don't like it, I'll send it back. But if you do, my daughter and I will keep you company here."

"Smoke and rain, of course I like it, but I'm afraid if I can't control myself... I might hurt such a good child."

"My lady, I am her own mother. You can rest assured."

"This child." Lu Zi'ning took a deep breath, reminding herself to be extra careful, not to hurt anyone's precious one.

"Madam, look, she's waving at you. She wants you to hug her."

"Me" Lu Zi'ning felt a sense of being pampered, but when she thought about the possibility of losing control at any time, she shook her head. "I can't, Yan Yu. I'm afraid I'll hurt her."

"It's alright, I'm here, madam. Try it. Even the master was this adorable when he was little."

Smoke and rain truly understands a mother's heart. She knows the thoughts of Lu Zi-ning, her own sister, better than anyone else.

Lu Ziqing still shook her head, but under her persuasion, she finally hugged the little one. At first, she was afraid and didn't even dare to move, nervously.

But with the smoke and rain, and Xiaojia's kindness, she also found feeling from stiff arms until little by little. Finally, she happily said: "Yanyu, she didn't cry, she wouldn't be uncomfortable, would she I...I'm not very good at holding children."

Although the smoke and rain also tugged at her heart, after seeing this scene, she thought this method was not bad.

When Emperor Chengde arrived, he saw Lu Zining smiling happily and inquired about the reason.

He readily bestowed a generous gift of money and rain upon Yanyu.

Yanyu happily accepted the reward, although she didn't do it for the sake of the gift. But since there was a gift, she didn't have to be polite to the Emperor.

"Brother Yi, forget it, don't call me that anymore. I think it's a bit too dramatic. How about..."

Emperor Chengde slightly frowned, "Who said that I think this title is quite good. Hearing it makes me feel younger too. Did someone say something bad about me behind my back"

He looked like he could bring misfortune upon anyone with just a nod or a few names uttered by Lu Ziying.

"No, I just feel that I'm at an age now where it wouldn't be appropriate to do that."

"I like it when you call me that."

Lu Zi Ning smiled and didn't refuse anymore.

"If you like the girl who resembles a figure in smoke and rain, then let her come and keep you company more often."

"I like it, but I'm worried I might lose control and hurt those adorable children."

"You don't have to worry about that. Yan Yu is Xian'er's carefully selected person who has been by Jiujiu's side for over ten years; she won't make a mistake."

"Like, wasn't Xian'er like this when she was little"

Emperor Chengde thought for a moment, Tang Xian wasn't this lively when she was young. Because she was born with poison in her womb, she would get sick every few days, and she was so weak like a little kitten that he felt heartache every time he saw her. Being able to survive was considered a blessing from heaven.

At that time, he was holding the feverish Tang Xian in his arms, pleading with heaven. He just wanted to ensure that his and Zi Ning's child survived. Let alone shortening his lifespan, he was willing to pay any price.

This child must survive. This is what Zi Ning risked her life for, the continuation of their two lives.

"Don't tell me, you don't even remember." Lü Zi'ning mumbled.

Emperor Chengde chuckled softly, his voice as gentle as if coaxing a child. "How is that possible He was like this when he was little. If you don't believe me, just have the two of them have a child. After all, it's been some time since they got married. Who knows, they might already be expecting one."

"Really I'm going to be a grandmother"

The young couple, about to enter the courtyard, looked at each other awkwardly and stood there, unsure whether to go in or not.

Tang Xian smiled wryly, stroked Fu Jiujiu's head, and said, "They're just talking, no need to rush."

Fu Jiu Jiu's face turned even redder, and her words made her seem like she was trying to force herself.

Then Tang Xian said again, "It's my fault."

Fujiujiu's face turned even redder. He was like a worm in her stomach, always knowing what she was thinking.

Just as she was blushing and preparing to go back, the door behind her opened. Lu Zining saw her son and daughter-in-law and happily called them over. Then, she found any excuse to pull Fu Jiujou aside.

Her gaze was openly fixed on Fu Jiujiu's stomach.

Fu Jiujiu awkwardly cleared her throat, "Mother, no, not yet."

Lu Zi Ning smiled, "It's alright, you are still young, no rush. It's your father emperor's fault for deceiving me. Jiu Jiu, don't overthink it, mother doesn't mean anything else, I just thought it would be nice if we really had one, but if not, it's fine."

Fu Jiujiao nodded, where can you find such a good mother-in-law

Tang Xianze glared at Emperor Chengde, accusing him of selling out his own daughter-in-law just to appease his wife.

Emperor Chengde raised an eyebrow, there was nothing he could do, after all, a husband soothes his own wife.

After a stare-down, Tang Xian smiled wryly, but then he began to talk about Tang Ningxiang and Tang Xian's affairs.

I wouldn't want to, but the Emperor of Chengde didn't seem interested at all. "You handle this," he said, "and... I have a plan as well."

"Father, I'm not ready yet." Tang Xian said.

The Emperor of Chengde smiled, "It seems you already know. From the day you became Crown Prince, you should have been prepared. Being unprepared is not an excuse, Xian'er. You were long ago capable of taking on your father's responsibilities."

Tang Xian opened her mouth, but Emperor Chengde waved his hand. “Let me finish. Father’s time is short. I just want to be selfish for once and spend some quality time with your mother. In this life, I have lived up to the expectations of the common people, and I don’t want to owe her anything more.”

"Father..."

The imperial decree is ready. Let's choose a date for the coronation!

Emperor Chengde patted his shoulder, "I know this isn't what you want, but for the sake of the people of the world, your father can only be difficult! At least your father has left Jiujiu by your side, hasn't he"

First published on the Traditional Chinese Novel Networkorce him. This time, I intend to reclaim the lost cities."Didn't you send your daughter away I didn't stop her. For the sake of our friendship as emperor and minister, I let her go."Yan Song kept swal...