The Legend of Concubine Su

Yuan Cong and his wife, Han Xinxin, lived a peaceful married life. Although they respected each other, Han Xinxin was still pregnant. This made the emperor, his father, extremely anxious. He hoped that Yuan Cong would take a concubine as soon as possible to ensure the continuation of the royal bloodline.

This news quickly spread throughout the palace, eventually reaching Su Jingyue. A wave of bitterness welled up in her heart. She knew that in ancient feudal society, the idea that "there are three unfilial acts, and the worst is to have no descendants" was deeply ingrained. Although she disapproved of such behavior, she understood the emperor's worries and helplessness.

One day, Su Jingyue made a special trip to the Imperial Study to visit the Emperor. When she entered the room, she found him sitting alone at his desk, a look of worry on his face. She gently walked up behind him, reached out her hands, and gently massaged his shoulders. The Emperor, sensing her care, turned around, a smile of relief in his eyes.

"What's wrong? You look so sad." Su Jingyue asked softly.

The emperor sighed and said, "I am really worried! Yuan Cong has been married for some time, but his wife is still pregnant. I am worried that the royal bloodline will be difficult to continue."

Su Jingyue smiled slightly and comforted him, "Your Majesty, don't worry too much. Perhaps it's just that the time has not come yet. Besides, this is a matter between Yuan Cong and Fu Jin. We should give them some space and trust."

The emperor nodded and said with emotion: "Yes, I also know that I can't push too hard. But I also hope that Yuan Cong can have children and add new vitality to the royal family as soon as possible."

Su Jingyue was silent for a moment, then said firmly: "Your Majesty, I believe everything will be fine. Yuan Cong and Fu Jin are both smart people, they will know how to handle this matter."

The emperor held Su Jingyue's hand gratefully and said, "I am lucky to have a sensible woman like you by my side. You always bring me warmth and strength."

Su Jingyue smiled and responded, "I am willing to stay by your side forever and help you solve your problems."

The two smiled at each other, their affection growing stronger. At that moment, Su Jingyue understood that as a concubine, she must not only care about her own happiness, but also understand and support the emperor's decisions. Although she had some reservations about taking a concubine, she was more willing to think from the emperor's perspective.

Su Jingyue smiled and said to the emperor, "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry too much. As long as our country is prosperous and peaceful, every citizen can become your child. They will inherit your will and contribute to the development of the country."

The emperor felt a little better after hearing Su Jingyue's words. He sighed deeply and said with emotion: "My beloved concubine, of course I hope to have many children. But now that Yuan Cong's wife is not pregnant, I have to consider other methods."

Su Jingyue nodded, expressing her understanding of the emperor's difficulties. She gently held the emperor's hand and comforted him, "Your Majesty, you have done your best. Perhaps it is just a matter of time. We should trust in fate. Besides, Yuan Cong and his wife have a good relationship. Perhaps they will have children soon."

The emperor looked at Su Jingyue gratefully, his eyes full of love. He held Su Jingyue's hand tightly and said, "Thank you, my beloved concubine. Your understanding makes me feel extremely warm. No matter what, I will respect Yuan Cong's wishes and will not force him to take a concubine."

Su Jingyue smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty, I know you are an enlightened monarch who will make the right decisions. We must trust Yuan Cong and Fu Jin, and they will definitely work hard to realize your expectations. At the same time, we must also pay attention to the development of the country and let the people live a happy life. In this way, even if you don't have your own children, you can still gain the love and respect of the people."

The emperor was deeply moved by Su Jingyue's words. He felt he had married a virtuous and righteous concubine. He embraced Su Jingyue and said affectionately, "My beloved, you are truly my confidant. I am incredibly happy to have you by my side. No matter what happens in the future, I will be with you through thick and thin."

Su Jingyue felt the emperor's warm embrace, her heart deeply moved. She secretly vowed to assist the emperor and create a prosperous dynasty together. In this process, she was willing to accept all challenges and difficulties and fight alongside the emperor.

Han Xinxin often came to Su Jingyue's palace to ask her for advice on how to make snacks. On this day, she once again stepped into Su Jingyue's bedroom, filled with anticipation and curiosity.

Upon entering the palace, Han Xinxin saw Su Jingyue concentrating on making exquisite pastries, her movements skillful and elegant. She couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "Mother, you are truly ingenious! These pastries look so delicious."

Su Jingyue smiled and replied, "Xin'er, if you like eating, come and sit here often in the future." Then, she continued to work busily, saying as she did so, "Actually, all of this is just practice makes perfect."

Han Xin asked curiously, "How did you and the Emperor know each other?"

Su Jingyue recalled the scene of that year, her eyes sparkling with happiness: "We met at a palace banquet. He was so elegant and graceful at that time that he immediately attracted my attention. Later, we went through many ups and downs together and finally got to where we are today."

After hearing this, Han Xinxin was filled with emotion: "Mother, I really envy the relationship between you and Father. You two are so harmonious and supportive of each other. It's really something to be desired."

Su Jingyue smiled gently and said, "Xin'er, marriage requires the joint efforts of both parties. It requires mutual understanding, support and tolerance to achieve long-term happiness. When you get married in the future, you must treat your husband well."

Han Xinxin nodded seriously, indicating that she understood. She said to Su Jingyue gratefully, "Thank you for your teachings, mother. I will definitely remember it."

Su Jingyue gently patted Han Xinxin's shoulder and comforted her, "Xin'er, don't be too nervous. When you have free time in the future, you might as well come to the Queen Mother's palace more often. The Queen Mother will often make delicious food for you."

Han Xinxin nodded obediently to express her gratitude. She knew Su Jingyue's care and love, and her heart was filled with warmth and touching.

Time flew by, and Han Xinxin soon noticed some changes in her body. After a diagnosis by the imperial physician, she was shocked to discover that she was pregnant. This news delighted both the emperor and Su Jingyue, with Su Jingyue being extremely excited, her excitement evident in her words.

Su Jingyue immediately called Yuan Cong to her side and said to him with a smile: "Cong'er, from today on, you must never let Xin'er do anything heavy or tiring. You must do whatever she says. Do you understand?" Yuan Cong felt a little aggrieved when he heard this. He couldn't help but pout and muttered softly: "Mother, am I not your biological child? Ever since I got married, your care for Xin'er seems to have surpassed your love for me!"

When Su Jingyue heard this, she immediately pretended to be angry, widened her eyes, and retorted: "What? Are you jealous? Humph, when you have children in the future, you will still need Xin'er's help to take care of them!" The emperor stood by and watched the interaction between the mother and son, smiled helplessly, and shook his head.