NFBE Chapter 168: Only Disgusting
Chapter 168: Only Disgusting
Queen Mother Wei Ling'er initially speculated that the Regent might not like women.
He married Xu Ke just to please the Empress Dowager.
But now she is pregnant.
It turns out that he also understands the seven emotions and six desires between men and women.
Then why can't it be myself?
Wei Linger kept asking herself this question in her heart.
Not only jealousy is allowed.
She was also worried that the child might usurp her son's throne in the future.
......
Life returned to normal.
After Chu Musheng finished his daily work at court, he would rush back to accompany Xu Keke.
In the court, he was still the wise, decisive and resolute regent, and was feared by all the ministers.
Every decision he made affected the rise and fall of the country, and every speech he made could impress the entire court.
Chu Musheng has many subordinates working for him, and they have clarified a lot of things for him in the past few days.
Just as the one who fumigated his robes with spices was a young maid in the palace.
After fumigating the perfume, the young palace maid accidentally fell into the water and drowned.
All clues point to the Queen Mother, because the eunuch beside the Queen Mother is acquainted with the young palace maid.
Chu Mucheng knew clearly in his heart that the Queen Mother must be behind this.
But these alone are not enough.
Moreover, he didn't want people to talk about him and the Queen Mother together in their future conversations.
After all, the royal family's dignity must be maintained.
Sheng Liu reported that the Queen Mother left the palace and returned to the Duke of Wei's mansion to visit her incompetent half-brother.
Not only did Chu Musheng not interfere, he even relaxed the security in the palace.
The Queen Mother has been in contact with people outside the palace and must have some plans.
Then let her take action.
Just wait for the day when the Queen Mother does something big and then we can close the net.
Otherwise, the Queen Mother would not be able to stir up any trouble in the palace, so she would resort to some despicable tricks.
It's not really harmful but extremely insulting.
It just annoys people.
Back in the palace, when Chu Musheng faced Xu Keke, he was the gentle and considerate husband.
Throw away all the strategies and calculations outside the moment you enter the mansion.
It was as if all those intrigues had nothing to do with him.
In the palace, he just wanted to accompany the princess and enjoy an ordinary and peaceful life.
On this day, after Chu Musheng finished handling government affairs, he couldn't wait to return to the palace as usual.
As he stepped into the mansion, the sternness on his face instantly turned gentle.
Chu Musheng took off his cold-resistant cloak and threw it to Sheng Er, then quickly returned to Jinyun Palace.
"Princess, the king is back."
Xu Keke came over with a smile as beautiful as a flower on her face.
"Your Majesty, are you tired today?"
Chu Musheng took her hand and shook his head gently.
"Seeing you, my beloved concubine, I am no longer tired."
Xu Ke walked back to the couch and sat down, leaning lazily on the soft pillow.
"My Lord, come here and touch it."
Chu Musheng......
Junlang blushed instantly.
"My dear, do you want it?"
Xu Ke glared at him.
Damn prince, what are you thinking about in broad daylight?
The prince held her in his arms every night during the past few days, so friction was inevitable.
Fortunately, the prince knew how to be careful and did not hurt her or the baby in her belly.
Early this morning, Xu Keke actually felt the fetus moving in her belly, which immediately made her excited.
After waiting for a whole morning, I finally got the prince back. I wanted him to feel the baby in my belly moving.
"Your Highness, where do you want to go? I want you to come over and touch my belly."
"What's wrong with your stomach? Are you feeling unwell, my dear?"
Chu Musheng looked nervous and strode towards Xu Keke.
Gently placed his hand on Xu Ke's bulging belly and stroked it.
"Where do you feel unwell? I'll have Doctor Zhang come and take a look."
"Don't talk, just feel it quietly."
Xu Keke grabbed Chu Musheng's wrist and said with a smile.
Chu Musheng calmed down as he was told and focused on feeling Xu Keke's abdomen.
Suddenly, he felt a slight bulge under his palm. At that moment, his eyes were filled with surprise and emotion.
An indescribable warmth and wonderful feeling came over me.
It was as if there was an invisible thread that tightly connected him to this unborn little life.
"This...is this our child moving?"
Chu Musheng's voice trembled slightly, revealing his uncontrollable excitement.
Xu Ke looked at him with a happy face.
"My Lord, isn't it amazing?"
She was so happy when she felt the fetal movement today.
Chu Musheng nodded repeatedly.
"This is an experience I have never had before, and it is so wonderful."
His eyes became extremely gentle, filled with deep affection for Xu Keke and the child.
"Keke, thank you for giving me this happiness and letting me experience the joy of being a father."
Chu Musheng gently held Xu Keke in his arms.
Xu Ke leaned in his arms and spoke softly.
"Your Majesty, this child was given to me by you. It is our common happiness."
Chu Musheng kissed her forehead.
At this moment, the sunlight shines through the window onto the two of them, creating an extremely warm picture.
Chu Musheng let go of Xu Keke and put his hand on her belly again.
It seemed to be looking forward to feeling the child's movements again.
"Little one, you must be good. When you are born, I will carry you to court."
Xu Ke is ridiculous.
"That won't do. The baby will poop and pee, which will damage your image as a wise and powerful prince."
The two of them were hugging each other affectionately when a maid came outside the door to report.
"Your Highness, Princess, Chief Steward Yao sent a message saying that Lord Tan Ce wants to play chess with Your Highness. He is waiting in the guest house."
Chu Musheng let go of Xu Keke reluctantly.
"This Tan Ce, why didn't he come earlier or later, but chose to disturb me when I was having a good time with my beloved concubine."
Xu Keke nudged him lightly and teased with a smile.
"We have been together for a long time, so we don't need to wait for a while. Your Highness, please go quickly and don't keep Advisor Tan waiting for too long."
Chu Musheng nodded helplessly.
"My beloved, please take a good rest. I will go and meet him."
Chu Musheng put a soft pillow under Xu Ke's lower back before walking out of Jinyun Hall.
When we arrived at the reception hall, Tan Ce was leisurely drinking tea.
"Your Highness, you are finally here. I have been waiting for you for several cups of tea."
Tan Ce stood up with a smile.
Chu Musheng lifted his robe and sat down casually.
"Are you really here to play chess with me? The chessboard is already set up."
"Of course, since the prince has returned from the northern border, I have long wanted to visit him at his residence."
The two men picked up their teacups and started playing chess while sipping tea.
But Chu Musheng was still worried about Xu Keke and the baby in her belly, and was a little absent-minded.
Seeing this, Tan Ce joked.
"The prince is not in a good mood today. Could it be that the princess has bewitched him?"
Chu Musheng raised the corners of his mouth.
"My beloved concubine is gentle and lovely, and now she is pregnant with my child. I am naturally filled with joy."
Tan Ce laughed.
"Your Highness is truly blessed, and one can only envy you. I wonder if you two are still quarreling?"
Chu Musheng placed a piece down and glanced at Tan Ce.
"My beloved concubine is pregnant now. Even if she makes many mistakes, I will not hold it against her."