The emperor just doesn't treat everyone equally, and it's none of my business!

The return to Beijing was much faster than the coming, because Lu Junze did not have to inspect various places and stop in every state and county like he did when he came.

At the same time, I also took into consideration that Gu Shijin's belly was getting bigger, and it would be bad if something unexpected happened and she gave birth prematurely on the way.

Gu Shijin knew what was going on and valued this child very much. After getting on the boat, he basically stayed in the house and seldom went out.

"Mother, eat some oranges." The fourth prince skipped into the room with an orange in his hand.

He now knows that Gu Shijin is pregnant with a younger brother or sister for him, so he no longer sprints the 100 meters like before and feels a lot more stable.

Gu Shijin didn't know that the Third Prince would remind the Fourth Prince countless times every night to stop rushing to hug his mother.

Gu Shijin took the orange and asked in surprise: "Where did the orange come from?"

Now, whenever there is something good, Lu Junze will send it to her first.

"Mother, it was given to me by my father." said the third prince.

The ship briefly docked today, and people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs went down to purchase a batch of supplies. These oranges were just bought and put on board.

The two little guys have been with Lu Junze today, so they got it early. In fact, the oranges that Lu Junze asked to be sent to Gu Shijin are already on the way.

"Mother, let Yuan peel it for you." The Fourth Prince took the orange from Gu Shijin's hand and began to peel it slowly.

The Fourth Prince is still young and not very strong, so it is quite interesting to watch him peel an orange.

"Be careful not to get the orange juice in your eyes." Gu Shijin warned.

It's really uncomfortable when orange juice gets into your eyes. Gu Shijin has experienced this before.

"I understand, concubine."

"What did you do with your father today?" Gu Shijin asked in a low voice while touching the third prince's head.

"Well... Father taught us how to read." said the Third Prince.

"Oh, did Ajin remember everything?" Gu Shijin asked.

"Remember." The third prince was truly talented and had an incredibly good memory.

"Mother, eat." When the Fourth Prince heard that his mother and brother were going to discuss studying, he immediately lost interest and fed a slice of peeled orange to Gu Shijin.

Gu Shijin saw her little thoughts and smiled, then swallowed the orange, "Mm, delicious. The oranges peeled by our A Yuan are especially sweet."

"Hehe." The fourth prince picked up another orange slice and gave it to the third prince, "Brother, have some too."

The Third Prince was also very considerate. He swallowed it expressionlessly and said, "It's delicious."

Gu Shijin was suddenly at a loss whether to laugh or cry. These two kids were really too funny.

"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has delivered something." Xingzhu came in and said.

Gu Shijin looked at the orange in the Fourth Prince's hand and said, "Let them in."

The Imperial Household Department sent not only oranges, but also some grapes, apples and jewelry.

Deng Yuan, the chief steward of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, came in and bowed, saying, "Your servant greets the Imperial Concubine. May the Imperial Concubine live a thousand years and live a long and healthy life."

Gu Shijin looked down at Deng Yuan and said, "Eunuch, please get up."

"Thank you, noble concubine."

Deng Yuan stood up and saw the orange in the Fourth Prince's hand. He was stunned for a moment, then said, "Your Majesty, I am here to bring you some fruit."

Several young eunuchs came forward carrying plates.

The oranges, grapes and apples on the plate were all big and fresh, and you could tell they were the best.

"Eunuch Deng is thoughtful and has worked hard." Gu Shijin said with a smile.

Ever since the queen was deposed, Gu Shijin's treatment has been raised by more than one level, and it is now usually the steward who delivers the gifts.

Gu Shijin just smiled many times, as that was how his subordinates always did things.

Deng Yuan smiled brightly after hearing what Gu Shijin said, and said quickly: "It is a blessing for me to work for the imperial concubine. It is not hard at all."

There are rumors in the palace now that Imperial Concubine Chen is very likely to be the next Queen, so naturally, the people under them have to build good relations with Imperial Concubine Chen.

Gu Shijin nodded, looked at Xingzhu and said, "Xingzhu, see Eunuch Deng off."

"Yes, my lord."

Xingzhu sent Deng Yuan out and secretly stuffed a big purse into her hand when Deng Yuan left.

"Girl, this..." Deng Yuan hesitated.

"Take it, this is a reward from the Queen."

"The girl would like to thank the Imperial Concubine on my behalf."

Xingzhu waited until Deng Yuan was far away before going back and nodded to Gu Shijin.

As the saying goes, little devils are difficult to deal with, and if these people working below can be sent away or befriended with money, Gu Shijin is very willing to do so.

Many friends, many ways.

"Mother, grapes." The Fourth Prince didn't feel anything about these. He just saw the things he liked to eat.

The Fourth Prince and Gu Shijin have the same taste, they love eating grapes.

"Okay." Gu Shijin pinched the fourth prince's face.

"Xingyue, go wash some grapes, but don't wash too many." After all, the Fourth Prince is still young, so it's okay for him to eat a little. If he eats too much, he may get a stomachache, which is not good.

"Yes, ma'am."

"Mother, how long will it take us to get off the boat?" asked the Fourth Prince as he sat on the Arhat bed.

At first, riding on the boat felt a bit novel, but after sitting on the boat for such a long time, the Fourth Prince finally got tired of it and didn’t want to stay on the boat for even a quarter of an hour longer.

"It's almost there. It will arrive in a few days." Gu Shijin said with a smile: "A Yuan, don't you like taking a boat?"

The Fourth Prince shook his head. He wanted to go out and play.

"Hold on a little longer." The return journey is fast and we will arrive in four or five days.

The two little guys ate grapes and had dinner at Gu Shijin's place before going back to sleep.

As soon as they left, Lu Junze arrived.

"I, my concubine, see you, Your Majesty."

"Jin'er, there's no need to be so polite." Lu Junze sighed and pulled Gu Shijin to sit down.

"Did I bother you today?" Lu Junze asked, touching Gu Shijin's belly.

"No, he's very well behaved." Gu Shijin also touched his belly.

"That's good." Lu Junze smiled, "She must be a daughter if she's so well behaved."

Gu Shijin: "Does the emperor dislike his son?"

"No way, I like all the children born by Jin'er."

Gu Shijin believed this sentence. Lu Junze was really good to Ajin and Ayuan now.

"But if Jin'er gave birth to a daughter, it would be perfect." Lu Junze said.

Lu Junze thought for a while, waved to the other people in the room, and after they left, he whispered to Gu Shijin: "After giving birth to this child, I don't want Jin'er to have children anymore."

Gu Shijin suddenly opened his eyes wide and looked at Lu Junze in disbelief.

Lu Junze was afraid that Gu Shijin would misunderstand, so he hurriedly explained: "It's not that I don't want Jin'er to give birth, but I don't want Jin'er to have an accident."

There are too many unexpected events when giving birth, and he doesn't want to lose Jin'er.

Lu Junze took Gu Shijin into his arms and said, "I hope Jin'er can stay with me forever."

Gu Shijin opened his mouth, but was speechless for a moment.

Lu Junze was an ancient man, and an emperor at that. The fact that he could say such words showed that he really cared about himself.