The Emperor was angry in court. The officials below were all trembling. But some were very envious of the Tian Family. To have such a niece, it really was a blessing from the previous life.
Because of the Jiang Nan case, He Yuan attended court, but he didn't have much power. He listened to the officials beside him discuss the relationship between the Emperor and Empress in low voices and sneered disdainfully. How many men in the world could be as deep as the ocean, and how many emperors could be like Yu Ming Wang of the previous dynasty?
Before the He Family took over the country, the Tong Family controlled the world and Yu Ming Emperor was a rare wise ruler of the previous dynasty. Also, this person only had one Empress in the hougong and no other women.
Many people in the later generations wrote books about the love story of Yu Ming Emperor and Zhao He Empress. These stories were either moving or touching, but all of them praised Yu Ming Emperor's infatuation and wisdom, praised Zhao He Empress' virtue and intelligence.
Everyone had a problem. The rarer something was, the more they liked to praise it. Yu Ming Emperor and Zhao He Empress had so many people writing about them, wasn't it because the Emperor's sincerity and single-mindedness was rare?
Thinking about it, the smile on He Yuan's face grew. How many Yu Ming Emperors were there in the world?
He Heng left court and walked towards the rear hall of Tian Qi Palace. On the way, his cold expression gradually warmed. When he reached the door of the rear hall, it was no different than usual. The taijian guarding the door saw him and hurriedly wanted to go in to report but was stopped by him.
"Ming He, go pass on zhen's decree. Summon the head of the Imperial Hospital to take the pulse of the Empress," After he ordered, he stepped through the door.
Qu Qing Ju felt that ever since she had transmigrated to this era, her hobbies had become even more refined. Reading and writing, arranging flowers and pruning, reciting poetry and painting. She had done all these things, but it was a pity that she couldn't maintain these hobbies for long.
Disinterestedly looking at the bonsai in front of her that she had trimmed into a mushroom shape, she sighed: "There's nothing to play with this bonsai."
Mu Jin knew that the Empress was bored. In the hougong, other than the feipin and noblewomen who came to pay their respects, it was the people from the Department of Household Affairs who came to inquire about matters of the palace. There was no meaning in staying too long.
"Empress, nubi sees that the chrysanthemums in the Imperial Garden are just blooming. Why don't we summon some of the noblewomen into the palace to admire the flowers with you and pass the time?" Mu Jin suggested, "This way, you can get closer to them."
Qu Qing Ju sighed. It was no wonder that when she looked at ancient history materials, there would always be pictures of court ladies riding horses, court ladies playing with cats, and even pictures of gardens and playing football. It turned out that it was because their leisurely life was too monotonous, and a group of fair, rich and beautiful women were looking for something to do to pass the time.
However, the relationship between the Empress and the noblewomen in the court was also very important. The Emperor was the boss of all the men in the world, and the Empress was the boss of all the women in the world. It was not right for them to have no contact.
"Alright, ben gong understands. In three days, summon all the noblewomen of third-grade and above into the palace to attend the Chrysanthemum Viewing Banquet," Qu Qing Ju thought, "If there are unmarried di daughters in the family, they can also bring them."
"Yes, this servant will let the female official go and announce the decree." Mu Jin's heart was filled with schemes for Qu Qing Ju. Anything that was beneficial to Qu Qing Ju, she would do it cleanly and without a single flaw.
Just as she turned, she saw the Emperor walk in. She hurriedly retreated to one side and knelt down, greeting: "Nubi greets Emperor."
Qu Qing Ju heard Mu Jin's greeting and raised her head to see He Heng walking over. He was still wearing the golden dragon robe that he had worn to court. She stood to greet him: "Emperor, why have you come now?"
"Just got off court and remembered that the taiyi had to be summoned to take your pulse today, so I came to take a look," He Heng held her hand as they sat down on the couch. Looking at the potted plants that were almost completely trimmed, he smiled and commented, "Just now, I heard you were going to hold a banquet. Is it because the hougong is too boring?"
Qu Qing Ju smiled: "It's more boring than in the wang fu, but it will get better."
"Maybe not this year. Next year, I'll take you out for a walk," He Heng rubbed her hair and sighed, "If you're bored, you can summon Tian furen to come in and talk with you. Don't be cooped up by yourself."
"Alright," Qu Qing Ju felt that the other was treating her as a lonely little white flower. She smiled helplessly and replied: "Emperor doesn't have to worry so much. I'm the Empress. If I'm bored, the servants will naturally think of ways to make me happy."
He Heng knew that she was right and gave a bitter smile. Treating her now, he really couldn't rest his heart. This was probably the feeling of caring for someone.
A short while later, Ming He came in to report that the head of the Imperial Hospital had arrived.
Qu Qing Ju saw a sixty-year-old old man wearing the official robes of the Imperial Hospital come in. There was still some sweat on his forehead. He must have hurried over. Otherwise, it was already autumn, how could he be sweating?
"This subject Du Bai Zhu greets Emperor, greets Empress."
From this name, it could be seen that he came from a medical family. Qu Qing Ju silently examined this taiyi. His face was ruddy, even though his hair was white, but his spirit was very good. He must have paid great attention to his health.
"Du taiyi doesn't have to be so courteous. You've been in the Imperial Hospital for many years, your medical skills must be exceptional. These past few days, the Empress' spleen and stomach have been greatly stimulated. Come take the Empress' pulse and see if there is any discomfort. "He Heng looked at the kneeling Du Bai Zhu and indicated for him to take Qu Qing Ju's pulse.
When Du Bai Zhu heard the words "greatly stimulated," he first paused. He then thanked the Emperor and bowed in front of Qu Qing Ju, raising his hands in a greeting: "Empress, this subject has offended you." Finishing, he took out a silk handkerchief from his sleeve and put it on Qu Qing Ju's wrist before taking Qu Qing Ju's pulse.
Half a minute later, Du Bai Zhu changed hands. Then Qu Qing Ju saw his expression gradually change to one of joy.
Du Bai Zhu took back the silk handkerchief on Qu Qing Ju's wrist, his face full of joy as he knelt in front of He Heng: "Congratulations Emperor, congratulations Emperor, the Empress has a slippery pulse, this is a great joy."
Qu Qing Ju's eyebrow jumped. Slippery pulse … … did that mean she was pregnant?
"Really?" He Heng, who usually didn't show his joy, asked in surprise, "Can you tell how many months it has been?"
"Because the Empress' pulse isn't obvious, it hasn't even been a month. If it wasn't that this subject had practiced medicine for so many years, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to tell." Du Bai Zhu's face was full of joy as though he was happier than anyone else that the Empress had a child.
"Good, good," He Heng was already grinning from ear to ear. He waved his hand, "Reward, heavily reward."
"This subject thanks the Emperor, thanks the Empress." Du Bai Zhu thought inside that he was very lucky. The Empress' pulse might not be obvious, but there was no doubt that she was pregnant. This time, he could be considered to have made a name for himself in front of the Emperor and Empress.
If this had happened in xiandi's time, he probably would have trembled with fear. But now that the hougong was managed by the Empress, and the Empress only favored the Empress, he didn't have any worries at all. It was a great thing.
"From today onwards, you are not allowed to take the pulse of other people. You only have to serve the Empress," He Heng thought and suppressed the joy in his heart, "In the Imperial Hospital, you can choose two trustworthy people to be your assistants. Zhen will send a pregnancy mama to pay more attention to the Empress' food and lodging. If there is anything that cannot be used, tell the pregnancy mama that serves the Empress. Zhen wants you to guarantee that nothing will happen to the Empress and the child in her belly. "
"This subject will not disappoint the Emperor," Du Bai Zhu kowtowed. Wealth came from danger. As long as he served the Empress well this time, in the future, no one would be able to shake his position in the Imperial Hospital!
After Du taiyi retreated, Qu Qing Ju looked in disbelief at He Heng: "I'm pregnant?"
The palace maids and taijian in the room all knelt down with joyful expressions to congratulate the Empress. For them, it was a good thing that the Empress had a child. As long as the mistress was well, they, the subordinates, would be well.
"Yes, you have our child in your belly," The smile on He Heng's face never faded. His hand carefully touched Qu Qing Ju's belly, as though he was afraid of harming the child before quickly taking his hand back, "Tomorrow, I'll choose a useful and trustworthy pregnancy mama to come and serve you. You don't have to worry about anything else, I'm here for everything."
"Then why don't we leave the matters of the hougong to the two muhou to manage," Qu Qing Ju wasn't that stubborn about the power of the hougong. Even more, with He Heng's intentions, she was the first person in the hougong. If He Heng didn't treat her well, it wouldn't matter even if she held the power of the hougong.
"Yes, I have to tell the two muhou about this," He Heng thought, "Rest well, I'll be back soon. Zhen will accompany you for the noon meal."
Qu Qing Ju gaped as she watched He Heng hurriedly leave the room. His steps seemed to float. She shook her head helplessly and then gave a faint smile.
Empress Dowager Wei and Muhou Empress Dowager had been chatting. Seeing the Emperor hurriedly come in, they were slightly surprised. But seeing the smile on his face, the two instantly understood and also smiled.
"Muhou, just now, the taiyi took the pulse and found that the Empress is pregnant," He Heng was happy and hastily gave a bow to the two, "Son has come to deliver the good news."
It had been a long time since Empress Dowager Wei had seen her son forget himself like this. She even felt that her son's eyes had become much brighter. Her heart warmed and she smiled, replying: "If that's the case, you should stay with Qing Ju. As for us, it's fine to let the servants deliver the news."
"Son is so happy about this matter that he forgot himself," He Heng finally toned down a little, but from his hair to the soles of his feet, the words "jubilant" were written, "Son has come, and has another request."
"Aijia thinks that you are here for the management of the hougong," Muhou Empress Dowager smiled as she responded, "Aijia has managed the hougong for decades, and doesn't want to suffer again. Since you care for your wife, then go beg your muhou. Aijia isn't willing to interfere."
Hearing this, Empress Dowager Wei responded: "Jiejie is making things difficult for me. I don't care about such things. Why don't meimei temporarily manage the hougong, but we still need to ask jiejie to help out. After our erxifu gives birth, she can manage it herself. Us two muhou, even if we want to be lazy, but we have to take care of the juniors. "
"That's good," Muhou Empress Dowager smiled, "When our eldest grandson comes out, we just have to play with him."
He Heng naturally gave his thanks. As to the two Empress Dowager's words that they would only manage after the Empress gave birth, he understood their intentions.
After leaving Fu Shou Palace, He Heng had the Department of Household Affairs present many good things to the two Empress Dowager's palaces to thank the two Empress Dowagers for their good intentions.
Empress Dowager Wei looked at the good things that He Heng had people deliver and smiled helplessly. As a mother, she couldn't bear to make things difficult for her child. The peace of the hougong, for the Emperor, was an extremely important matter.
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