The empress is pregnant, and the emperor's incense continues

"Aren't you old friends? I heard from Madam Meng that you watched Miss Meng grow up and loved her like your own daughter?" Mingyuan asked with a smile.

"That was when we were children. After the child grew up, we hardly interacted with each other anymore." The Marquis's wife answered very guiltily.

By now, how could she not understand that Mingyuan came to find out Meng Wenyao's preferences in the name of being there, but in fact he was warning her to stay away from Meng Wenyao.

She thought of the entanglement between Mingyuan and Chen Dingbei, and felt that Mingyuan might really get married to Chen Dingbei, and it was even more impossible for him to say that he had been good friends with Meng Wenyao before.

After wandering around the mansion for a long time, Mingyuan reluctantly left. Before leaving, Mingyuan smiled and said, "The Queen always says that I don't learn the rules well, which makes me afraid of the Queen's blame when I enter the palace. Madam, you are kind-hearted. Can you accompany me to the palace another day and say a few good words for me in front of the Queen?"

"I just came to the capital and I felt that I got along well with Madam. Apart from Madam, who else can I ask for help?"

After hearing this, the Marquis's wife almost fainted. This was not asking her to gossip in the palace. She was afraid that the marriage would be settled after just a few words.

What's more, Mingyuan also said that she and the capital city got along well. God knows, they only exchanged a few words today, so how could they get along well?

But in front of Mingyuan, she could only laugh dryly and said, "That's good, of course. The county lady is so well-behaved, how could the queen scold her?"

"Thank you very much!"

Mingyuan left after he finished speaking. The Marquis’ wife supported the nanny beside her so that she would not fall down. She said anxiously, “Quick, go out and find out if there is any news from the Meng Mansion?”

It wouldn't matter if you didn't ask, but after asking around, the entire Marquis' Mansion fell silent. It turned out that Prince Jing's Mansion sent so many gifts to the Meng Mansion. This was definitely a show before the engagement!

Thinking back to the eager look in Minister Meng's eyes during the morning court session and his disappointment after being directly rejected by the Chen father and son, the Zhenyuan Marquis and his son looked at each other and realized that they had offended the Meng family this time.

If Meng Wen Yao really married the Prince of Jing, would he hold a grudge against their family because of this arranged marriage?

The Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion is not afraid of just the Meng Mansion or the Jingwang Mansion, but what if these two families join forces to target them?

Marquis Zhenyuan felt anxious all day long, and Chen Dingbei also looked out the door in a daze, feeling that in just less than a month, his life was like a dream and everything was messed up.

In the imperial study, Meng Wen Yao woke up and it was already dark. She climbed out of bed dizzy and fell directly into a warm embrace.

"are you hungry?"

Meng Wenyao nodded obediently and ate dinner with the emperor cautiously. Perhaps noticing Meng Wenyao's trepidation, the emperor put down his chopsticks and said softly, "Don't be restrained."

"But this servant is just..."

Before Meng Wen Yao finished speaking, the emperor sighed heavily. How could he explain to make the person in front of him understand that his current status and position was only a temporary measure?

He reached out and took Meng Wenyao into his arms, caressing her face lovingly, coaxing her: "In my bedroom, in the imperial study, no matter what your status is, you should just think of yourself as my woman. Apart from me, you are the most important person. You don't have to be so cautious and really think of yourself as a slave."

It turns out that she can only appear in these two places. Does it seem that she has to keep her entry into the palace a secret from the Queen?

The emperor was actually afraid of, or doted on, the queen so much that he even had to marry a new bride in secret.

For so many years, there has been no rumor about the emperor taking a concubine. Could it be that the empress has secretly dealt with them?

Now that the emperor has hidden her here, will she be dealt with immediately if the queen finds out?

She suddenly pretended to be afraid and buried herself in the emperor's arms, trembling so much that the emperor was surprised.

"what happened?"

Meng Wenyao raised her frightened face and said seriously, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will hide myself well and will not cause any trouble to Your Majesty. I will never run around."

The emperor felt even more upset. He was the emperor, and he had to hide someone like this. He was just about to think about forgetting it and just give Meng Wen Yao a position. At worst he could just keep a close eye on her, but he couldn't let chaos break out in the harem and the front court.

Unexpectedly, Meng Wenyao said generously: "I have already had dinner, Your Majesty, please go and have dinner with the Queen."

Finally, the emperor smashed the table with a hammer. Fearing that Meng Wenyao would be frightened, he tried his best to control himself and said, "Don't be afraid. The Queen and I are not what you think. Just serve me well and you don't have to worry about the Queen."

"Wait another three months, maybe two months will be enough, and I will definitely give you a decent explanation."

"I will obey the emperor."

Seeing that there was no trace of pity on the emperor's face when he mentioned the queen, Meng Wen Yao understood that it would not be difficult to occupy a position in the emperor's heart that was more important than the queen.

"I will serve the emperor his meal."

Meng Wenyao struggled to get out of the emperor's words, but the emperor pushed her back and said with a relaxed expression: "Let me feed you. It's a pity that you are tired all afternoon, and you will have to serve me again later."

Meng Wen Yao's face suddenly turned red after hearing this, and she lingered in the emperor's arms for a long time before she was willing to eat what the emperor fed her.

The next day, Mingyuan entered the palace and told the queen bluntly: "Your Majesty, I heard that Miss Meng has left the palace. When will her marriage with my brother be granted?"

Hearing that Meng Wenyao had left the palace, the Queen's discomfort finally ended. She smiled and said, "Why are you in such a hurry? Do you want your brother to get married quickly so that you can get married?"

"Empress~" Mingyuan's coquettish voice made the queen feel very comfortable. There was no one left in her natal family. The palace had been like a tomb for so many years. It would be nice if she could have children to take care of her in her later years.

I heard that King Jing is a confused person, so she will definitely keep these two children under firm control.

"When the emperor leaves the court, I will discuss this with him."

In the imperial study, the emperor heard the empress asking for an audience and knew what the matter was about. He also hoped that the empress would speed up her process so that he could wipe out the empress dowager's remaining followers in one fell swoop.

"Please come in, Queen."

The queen entered the imperial study, paid her respects, and then mentioned the marriage of Prince Mingshi of King Jing again.

"Your Majesty, you see this child is not young anymore. Now that he has come to the capital, I have to help him take care of things. When can the imperial decree granting the marriage be issued?"

An imperial decree granting marriage? The emperor sneered in his heart. Meng Wenyao had served him on the dragon bed so many times, and the queen was still thinking about her.

He seemed to be thinking for a long while before he said, "Marriage is a serious matter. I think it would be better to choose carefully from the girls of noble families."

Still need to choose? The Queen was stunned at first, and then she was ecstatic. The Emperor attached so much importance to Akashi's marriage, which showed that he also valued Akashi as a person. Did he really intend to adopt Akashi?

Countless noble ladies from aristocratic families flashed before her eyes. Thinking of Meng Wen Yao's previous wavering attitude, she sneered in her heart. Then she would choose carefully. No matter who becomes the principal wife, Meng Wen Yao must be chosen as Mingshi's concubine. Then she will see how noble she, Meng Wen Yao, can still be.