My Lady is well

Chapter 111 Peach Blossom

Shen Yueyao was half leaning lazily on the soft chair, like a lazy cat, lying in front of the window admiring the flowers in spring, but her eyes were dull.

Ever since she became pregnant, the Queen Mother sent people to deliver bird's nest and ginseng to Zelu Palace every day, but she could only watch and sigh.

My appetite was good a few days ago, but these days I vomited everything I ate. I even vomited out all the porridge I had at noon.

She felt that she might not live long enough to give birth to the child, so she died.

She had heard people say before that pregnancy was difficult, but she didn't pay much attention to it at the time. Only now that it happened to her did she realize the truth of the words.

Jing Ruzhang saw that she looked listless, with a gloomy look between her brows.

The Queen was clearly not as delicate as she was when she was pregnant with Cheng'an. She thought the Imperial Physician had not done his best to keep her pregnant, so she immediately summoned Imperial Physician Lu to hold him accountable.

Doctor Lu secretly groaned in his heart and cried out, it’s unfair!

He knelt on the ground in fear and explained earnestly.

Everyone's physique is different, so reactions during pregnancy are naturally different, but if this is allowed to continue, it will inevitably affect the development of the fetus.

Unexpectedly, Jing Ruzhang was as stubborn as a bull. He refused to listen and even accused him of poor medical skills.

He ordered all the doctors in the Imperial Medical Bureau to find a solution. If anyone could cure Concubine Shen's anorexia, there would be a huge reward.

Shen Yueyao knew in her heart that what the imperial physician said was true, but she really didn't have the energy to argue with him.

In the past few days, she became unusually sleepy. She thought she might be hungry and fainted from hunger.

Seeing that she looked like she could be blown down by a gust of wind, Jing Ruzhang felt troubled.

Looking at the food on the table, he saw that no one had touched it at all. He couldn't help but frown slightly, and Luo Zhong beside him also became anxious.

Suddenly, Luo Zhong remembered something she had said unintentionally this morning, and said with embarrassment.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Shen... This morning, I heard her say that she wanted to eat sour jujubes, but where can we find them in the capital at this time of year?"

Jing Ruzhang lowered his eyes slightly, thought for a moment, then looked up again and stared at her listless appearance, and said in a deep voice.

"Go and call Song Chuyao to the waterside pavilion outside."

Luo Zhong hurriedly bowed in response and quickly walked out of Zelu Palace.

Shen Yueyao turned her head, saw him, and tried to support herself to salute.

I only heard him say: "That's it."

Shen Yueyao really curled up again after hearing what he said. Ever since she became pregnant, the fear she had for him in the past gradually dissipated.

After all, she was carrying his child in her belly, and as he had few offspring, he naturally regarded her as a rare treasure.

Sometimes, she dared to act unruly in front of him, and would retort when he said something unpleasant.

She attributed her behavior to her son's arrogance. There were not many opportunities to get the upper hand in front of him, so if not now, when?

He sat beside her, thought about what Luo Zhong had just said, and asked.

"Want some oranges? I'll have someone pick two sour ones for you."

Perhaps Shen Yueyao heard the word "sour", she swallowed and nodded slightly.

"It's a nice day outside. I'll take you out for a walk. Don't be lazy in the palace all day. If you keep lying like this, I think you won't be able to walk."

Shen Yueyao frowned. During the days she lived in Zelu Palace, he seldom cared about her, probably because he had no time to pay attention to her. She was also quite free, but she didn't know why he was like this today.

The emperor was very busy with state affairs, and this was true. Sometimes when she woke up in the middle of the night, she would still see him writing furiously by lamplight.

She occasionally sighed, no wonder so many emperors died young, with such a hard life, even a god couldn't stand it, right?!

She didn't want to get up, but since he had already spoken, she thought it was not a bad thing, so she had to force herself to get up.

Jin'er supported her. Her body felt as weak as a cloud and her head felt dizzy. He quickly reached out to support her waist.

"What did I say? You really are lazy."

Shen Yueyao knew that she had hypoglycemia because she had not eaten anything, and she really didn't want to waste time arguing with this scientific illiterate.

He just smiled faintly and said, "Why don't you try starving yourself for two days?"

"Even if I starve for two days, I won't age prematurely like you."

Shen Yueyao rolled her eyes at him in her heart. You are the one who is aging prematurely. Your whole family is aging prematurely!

"I am ashamed that I am not as strong and healthy as Your Majesty."

"I am only four years older than you. If you don't know how to use words, read more."

"..."

The yard is full of lush vegetation, elegant pavilions, and peach blossoms that are in full bloom, like brocade and clouds, extremely beautiful.

It did alleviate the listlessness in her eyes and brows.

Seeing that she was unusually interested, Jing Ruzhang stood aside and watched her leisurely for a while.

She was seen staring at a branch of peach blossom in front of her, as if she was thinking about something.

Shen Yueyao's white fingertips touched it lightly, and the corners of her mouth curled up unconsciously. The light shone on her porcelain-white skin, and there was a bright light in her eyes.

He stared at it for a while, his brows flickered slightly, and he raised his hand, broke the peach branch with a "click", and handed it to her.

Shen Yueyao's eyes widened, her eyelashes blinked rapidly a few times, and she said in astonishment.

"What is the emperor doing?"

"You don't like it?"

"..."

Shen Yueyao sucked in a breath of cold air, forced a helpless smile at the corner of her mouth, and frowned slightly.

"If I like it... do I have to pick it?"

Jing Ruzhang said with a stern face: "When the flowers are in bloom, they should be picked. What's wrong with that?"

The words suddenly popped up in her mind.

"Summer insects cannot talk about ice."

She bowed slightly and said, "Your Majesty, please reward yourself. I am not feeling well and want to go back to rest."

Jing Ruzhang looked at her back as she walked into the hall in disappointment, then looked at the flowers in his hand, thinking secretly in his heart.

Doesn't she like it?

Luo Zhong walked up to him and bowed to report.

"Your Majesty, Young Master Song has arrived."

"Bring the chess pieces here."

Song Chuyao walked over leisurely and bowed to him.

"See the Emperor."

"I haven't seen you for a while. Come and play two games with me."

"As ordered."

Seeing that he was holding a branch of peach blossoms, Song Chuyao focused his eyes slightly and looked into the hall. He said teasingly.

"Why? Is there a beauty hiding in the palace?"

Jing Ruzhang curled the corners of his mouth slightly, did not answer, and walked towards the water pavilion.

Song Chuyao sat down beside the stone table, his eyes quickly swept past Yun's window, and saw a beauty leaning against it. He chuckled.

"It's not uncommon for the Zelu Palace to have concubines, but it's rare for them to appear at this hour."

Jing Ruzhang also turned his head to glance at the window, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

"She lives in Zelu Palace."

Song Chuyao heard that his tone was quite amusing, and he couldn't help but feel curious about what could have made this immortal so tempted by human desires.

He turned his head and took a closer look at the woman. Isn't this the Concubine Shen, the Shen Cainv who appeared at the palace banquet?

No, the person in Xie Lanci’s painting seems to be her too!

Song Chuyao frowned, his eyes fell on the peach blossom beside his hand, thinking to himself, how did he get involved in this peach blossom when living in the palace?