My subjects are too rebellious!

Qin Chuan smiled and explained: "This jade pendant is specially prepared for you. Look, this phoenix complements you perfectly, it is noble and pure."

As he spoke, Qin Chuan took out another jade pendant from his lapel. This jade pendant was engraved with a five-clawed golden dragon.

The dragon's body is winding and its scales are clearly visible, revealing a sense of majesty and power.

He gently brought the two jade pendants closer together, slowly, and finally they merged together seamlessly, forming a beautiful picture of auspicious dragon and phoenix.

"Mei Niang, these two jade pendants are a pair. They can be combined together, just like the two of us, who are inseparable."

Qin Chuan's voice was full of affection.

"I hope that no matter how the future changes, we can be together forever like this pair of jade pendants, facing the wind and rain together and enjoying the sunshine."

Wu Zetian looked at the dragon and phoenix jade pendant in her hand, her eyes slightly red.

She held Qin Chuan's hand tightly and held the jade pendant against her chest, as if she wanted to engrave this affection and promise in her heart forever.

"Your Majesty, I am fortunate to have your love in this life. I wish to spend my life with Your Majesty and never leave you."

She looked up at Qin Chuan, her tone full of concern: "Your Majesty, I have been unable to sleep these days, and I am always worried about the child who is about to be born. I think it would be better if Your Majesty personally went to the Huangjue Temple outside the capital to pray for our child, and pray to the Buddha to bless him (her) with health and safety, and a smooth life."

Qin Chuan heard this, gently held Wu Zetian's hand, and said softly: "Mei Niang, I understand your motherly love. I will arrange a trip and go to Huangjue Temple in person to pray for our child. You can relax and take care of your pregnancy in the palace. When I return, I will bring the Buddha's protection and blessings back to you and our child."

Wu Zetian nodded and smiled.

"Your Majesty, you are so considerate of me and my child. I am very grateful. I believe that with your Majesty's blessing and protection, our child will grow up healthily and become a pillar of the country."

......

After comforting Wu Zetian and making sure she had a good rest, Qin Chuan's thoughts turned slightly and he stepped into the Xuerou Palace shrouded in the night.

This was the residence he carefully selected for Concubine Liu Rushi. It was elegant and quiet, just like her gentle personality.

At this time, the palace lanterns were lit, and the soft light was sprinkled between the palaces, adding a bit of warmth to this quiet night.

As you step into Xuerou Palace, a faint floral scent hits your nose. It is the night-blooming jasmine that Liu Rushi loves to cultivate. It blooms quietly in the night, emitting a faint fragrance.

Qin Chuan walked slowly along the stone path, feeling a sense of concern for the young concubine.

He knew that among the many beauties in the harem, Liu Rushi was the only one who had not yet become pregnant. This was not because she was not favored, but because Qin Chuan was concerned about her health and thought that she was still young and should not bear the burden of childbirth too early.

Arriving in front of Liu Rushi's bedroom, Qin Chuan gently pushed open the door and saw the flickering candlelight in the room, reflecting Liu Rushi's gentle face.

She was embroidering with her head down, and every stitch revealed her delicacy and elegance.

Hearing the sound of the door opening, Liu Rushi looked up and saw that it was Qin Chuan. A surprised smile immediately broke out on her face and she quickly stood up and saluted.

"Your Majesty, why are you here?"

There was a hint of shyness and joy in Liu Rushi's voice.

Qin Chuan took a few steps forward, helped her up, and said gently: "I heard that you like embroidery recently, so I came to see you specially."

Liu Rushi smiled and replied, "I think your majesty is very busy and exhausted. I embroidered this purse to pray for your majesty, hoping that your majesty will be healthy and everything will go well."

When Qin Chuan heard this, a warm feeling surged in his heart. He gently took the purse and looked at it carefully.

There were exquisite patterns embroidered on it, and every stitch and thread embodied Liu Rushi's deep affection and care.

He said with emotion: "You are thoughtful, I like it very much, but you should also take care of your health."

Liu Rushi nodded in agreement, her eyes sparkling with gratitude and happiness.

She knew that in Qin Chuan's heart, she was not just a concubine in the harem, but also a sister whom he was willing to protect and care for.

This friendship makes her feel extremely warm and satisfied.

.......

Qin Chuan looked at the night scene outside the palace and it was time for dinner.

So Qin Chuan gently called Zhang Rang and told him to prepare a sumptuous dinner immediately, and he especially emphasized that he should personally select Liu Rushi's favorite dishes.

Zhang Rang took the order and personally supervised the imperial chefs in preparing the meal carefully, striving for perfection in every step to ensure that the dinner met the emperor's high standards and satisfied Liu Rushi's taste preferences.

When the plates of delicious dishes were neatly placed in the exquisite food boxes, Zhang Rang nodded with satisfaction. Then he carried the food boxes, walked through the palace path and headed straight for Xueruo Palace.

Afterwards, with the help of palace maids and eunuchs, he placed dinner on the table one by one and then stepped aside.

Qin Chuan took a look and was very satisfied with today's dinner.

Dragon and Phoenix Soup: This is a soup made by slow-cooking shredded chicken and fish with a variety of precious medicinal materials. It is golden in color and fragrant. It is not only nutritious, but also symbolizes the harmonious relationship between Qin Chuan and Liu Rushi, and the auspicious and auspicious feelings.

Jade Tofu: Made from the finest green beans and carefully cooked with seasonal vegetables, the tofu is as white as jade and the vegetables are emerald green, like jade inlaid in between, fresh and refreshing, symbolizing Liu Rushi's freshness, purity and flawlessness.

Rich in color and flavor, this is a dish that is full of color, aroma and taste. It is made by quickly stir-frying fresh shrimp, corn kernels, carrot cubes and other ingredients. It is colorful and rich in taste. The shrimp is golden like jade and the vegetables are bright and eye-catching, which means a rich life and a rich house.

Hundred Flowers in Full Bloom Cake: This cake is made of glutinous rice as the main raw material, with flower petals, nuts and other natural ingredients added and steamed. Each piece of cake is like a blooming flower, colorful, sweet and delicious, implying that the women in the harem are showing their beauty and a hundred flowers are competing for beauty.

Cloud and Mist Tea Fragrance Duck: This dish is made of plump ducks smoked with special tea leaves. The duck meat is tender and tasty, and the fragrance of tea is overflowing, as if surrounded by clouds and mist, which is endless. This dish is not only delicious, but also symbolizes the sincere and lasting feelings between Qin Chuan and Liu Rushi, which are as pure as tea.

Jade White Soup: With clear soup as the base, add thinly sliced ​​winter melon and tofu, and garnish with emerald green onion and coriander. The soup is clear and bright, just like jade white, fresh and refreshing, helps digestion, and also symbolizes the purity and beauty of life.

Sweet dumplings: The last dish is a dessert, which is made of glutinous rice flour wrapped with red bean paste or black sesame filling, and then poured with sugar water or coconut milk after cooking. The dumplings are soft, glutinous and sweet, which symbolizes the sweet and perfect love between Qin Chuan and Liu Rushi.