Chapter 213.1

Because the months glided by, Yaoniang’s stomach grew greater and greater.

In contrast to when she was carrying Xiaobao and Erbao, this time her stomach was a lot bigger, and other people couldn’t assist however fear once they checked out her.

In actual fact, Yaoniang’s stomach wasn’t a lot greater than when she was carrying Erbao. It’s simply that she had misplaced numerous weight, which made her stomach seem bigger. Ever because it was identified as a twin being pregnant, the esteemed Mammy Mu got here out of retirement to personally oversee Yaoniang’s care. She introduced alongside a number of skilled palace nannies to maintain Yaoniang’s well-being.

Twin pregnancies had been no bizarre matter. Giving delivery for ladies was already tough, and if a twin being pregnant was dealt with improperly, it might result in tough childbirth and even demise. His Majesty extremely valued the empress, so if one thing had been to occur, there would undoubtedly be a massacre. It was a matter that needed to be taken critically.

Yaoniang’s meals consumption was restricted, though pregnant girls had been alleged to eat. However Mammy Mu wouldn’t let her eat issues like wealthy meats and meals that had been alleged to nourish her physique and fetus. Yaoniang lived in a state of nice discomfort each day.

Furthermore, she developed a particular longing for meat throughout this being pregnant, particularly for numerous sorts of tender and stewed meats. Twice she had been pushed to tears because of her cravings. With the added stress on her thoughts, Mammy Mu’s cautious consideration, and her tendency to have wild ideas these days, she would usually get up from desires in the midst of the night time, inflicting Emperor Jin’an’s vitality to be critically affected as properly.

He by no means thought-about sleeping in a separate room from Yaoniang. She had urged it a number of occasions, telling him to relaxation in Yangxin Corridor at night time, however he stubbornly refused to take action.

Recently, the ambiance within the court docket was tense, and the court docket officers had been all well-behaved, understanding that His Majesty’s temper wasn’t nice. A while in the past, somebody thoughtlessly introduced up the suggestion of increasing the harem throughout morning court docket, and Emperor Jin’an, who used to disregard such options, had taken an uncommon step and punished the person severely.

An important factor was, as soon as punished, one couldn’t say something. Because the empress wasn’t properly, mentioning this matter at such a time would inevitably be courting catastrophe. Some ministers had initially thought-about interesting to the Emperor Emeritus, however even earlier than they may enter the palace, the Emperor Emeritus issued an announcement, saying the punishment was well-deserved.

If he mentioned it was well-deserved, then it have to be so.

At night time, Yaoniang restrained herself from shifting, since Emperor Jin’an was already asleep. She didn’t wish to disturb him.

Her face was turned inward, hiding her tears. “No, I didn’t cry.”

If he couldn’t inform whether or not she was crying or not, Emperor Jin’an wouldn’t be the emperor anymore. He leaned nearer, resting his chin on her head, wrapping his arms round her from behind, his hand gently caressing her stomach. “It’s only a dream. With me by your aspect, what’s there to be afraid of? Zhen is the supreme ruler, impervious to all evil, and Zhen will naturally shield you.”

“Your Majesty, do you suppose I’ll die?”

Abruptly, the air round Yaoniang turned chilly, and the physique behind her grew to become as laborious as stone. She realized what she had simply mentioned.

“Are these the type of ideas you’ve been having just lately, serious about such wild issues?” Emperor Jin’an’s voice was chilly.

She was struggling, regularly turning round to face him, her arms round his neck, burying her face in his shoulder. “I’m scared. I don’t wish to give delivery. Simply the considered dying and by no means seeing you once more, I…”

Seeing her like this, Emperor Jin’an’s anger dissipated. His tone softened, “Mammy Mu and Physician Liu each mentioned your situation is nice. Don’t suppose an excessive amount of.”

“However…”

“Fall asleep shortly, don’t give it some thought anymore!”

After that, Yaoniang did go to sleep, however Emperor Jin’an spent the night time sleepless.