My Fair Princess: The Queen's Rebirth

"Xiaoyanzi, you lose." The emperor laughed loudly, then stood up from his seat and looked at the queen. "Well, it's getting late. Queen, please accompany me back to the Yangxin Palace."

The Empress stepped forward and took the Emperor's arm. "Your Majesty, I will stay in your Yangxin Palace for dinner tonight. It has been a long time since I last dined with you. Is Your Majesty willing?"

The emperor raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile, and then he turned around and held the queen's hand tightly in his palm.

"willing."

After hearing the emperor's answer, the empress asked again, "Should we send someone to the Yanxi Palace to ask Concubine Ling to come with us?"

"No need. Concubine Ling has to take care of the Seventh and Ninth Princesses." The emperor's eyes sparkled with joy, and the smile on his face became more obvious. "Also, Concubine Ling sent someone to inform us yesterday that she is pregnant again, so let her rest well in the Yanxi Palace for the time being."

When the Queen heard the news that Concubine Ling was pregnant, a hint of surprise and loss flashed in her eyes.

Unexpectedly, Concubine Ling was pregnant at this time.

The Queen tried hard to control her emotions, and soon a smile appeared on her face again. "That's really good news. In that case, I won't bother Concubine Ling anymore."

"But tomorrow you have someone send some supplements to the Yanxi Palace."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After saying that, the Queen accompanied the Emperor out of Shufangzhai.

Seeing the Emperor and Empress about to leave, Xiaoyanzi trotted over, shouting, "Your Majesty, don't go! Let's play another round!"

There was eagerness and anticipation in her voice, and her face looked unsatisfied.

The Emperor and the Empress stopped immediately after hearing Xiaoyanzi's voice. At this moment, the Emperor slowly turned around and looked at Xiaoyanzi with a smile on his face.

However, the Queen shook her head helplessly, thinking that this little swallow was really playful. "Little Swallow, why did you chase me out again?"

Xiaoyanzi raised her hand and touched the back of her head awkwardly. "I didn't enjoy the last round yet. I want to play another round with the Emperor."

"Xiaoyanzi, I'm hungry now. I have to go back to eat with the Queen. If you want to play chess, please practice well tonight. Come to the Yangxin Palace to find me after I finish court tomorrow."

"Your Majesty, you said this, please don't go back on your word." Xiaoyanzi's eyes lit up after hearing this and she nodded quickly. She turned around with anticipation and looked at Ziwei who had chased out of the house.

Ziwei hadn't heard the conversation between the Emperor and Xiaoyanzi. Instead, she smiled and took Xiaoyanzi's hand, saying, "Xiaoyanzi, it's getting late now. Stop pestering the Emperor and Empress."

The Queen's lips curled up slightly at this moment, her face full of tenderness, and her eyes were full of kindness. She looked at Ziwei and Xiaoyanzi and reminded them, "After dinner tonight, remember to go to the Yanxi Palace to accompany Empress Ling."

Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei nodded in agreement.

After the emperor and the queen left, Xiaoyanzi suddenly turned around and looked at Ziwei.

Ziwei got goosebumps all over her body when she saw Xiaoyanzi's sudden look.

"Xiaoyanzi, why are you looking at me with such strange eyes?" Ziwei asked cautiously.

Xiaoyanzi looked at Ziwei with her bright big eyes, which were sparkling with anticipation and appreciation. She thought to herself that she must learn to play chess from Ziwei tonight, and then go to play chess with the emperor early tomorrow morning.

Seeing that Xiaoyanzi had been looking at her without saying anything, Ziwei stepped forward, took Xiaoyanzi's hand, and said, "My dear Yanzi, what's wrong with you? I'm a little scared when you look at me like that."

"Good Ziwei, kiss Ziwei." Xiaoyanzi took Ziwei's arm and said coquettishly, "After visiting Empress Ling Fei tonight, come back and teach me how to play chess."

"Ah? Playing chess? Don't you still need to learn to read?"

Ziwei stared at Xiaoyanzi with wide eyes, her face full of disbelief. She opened her mouth slightly and wanted to say something, but didn't know what to say.

It's rare that Xiaoyanzi is so studious.

How could she have the nerve to pour cold water on her?

But...but teaching Xiaoyanzi how to play chess is really too painful.

Little Swallow smiled and replied, "Learning to read and learning to play chess don't conflict with each other."

"..."

In the following days, Shufangzhai was very lively.

The sounds of laughter, conversation and Xiaoyanzi's reading were intertwined in the air, and the entire Shufangzhai was immersed in laughter and joy.

Ertai and Yongqi came out of the Shangshufang side by side.

"Ertai, let's hurry to Shufangzhai now." Yongqi's face was full of anxiety, and he urged Ertai as he walked.

On the contrary, Ertai followed Yongqi helplessly and said slowly, "Why are you so anxious? Shufangzhai can't run away."

"Of course you're not in a hurry." Yongqi's tone was filled with dissatisfaction. "Xiaoyanzi always likes to joke with you. Seeing me is like seeing an enemy. She wants to kill me. Now I have to go along with Xiaoyanzi, otherwise she will definitely give me a bad look."

Yongqi's pace was getting faster and faster. At this moment, he had only one thought in his mind, which was to reach Shufangzhai as soon as possible to see Xiaoyanzi. Although Xiaoyanzi didn't like him, he believed that as long as he persisted, Xiaoyanzi would definitely see his strengths.

"That's just Xiaoyanzi's personality. Since she doesn't like you, you shouldn't bother her all the time. Besides, she seems to be particularly interested in chess recently, pestering the emperor to play chess every day. I'm afraid she's on her way to see the emperor right now."

Ertai quickened his pace to catch up with Yongqi and blocked his way, but just as he was about to continue talking, he met Erkang who was coming back from the morning court on the road.

Ertai saw Erkang walking towards him from a distance.

Erkang's steps seemed particularly heavy, and his face had a complicated expression that made it difficult to understand.

Ertai quickly stepped forward and asked, "Brother, why do you have such an expression as soon as you enter the court? Judging from the expression on your face, did you get criticized by the emperor in front of all the ministers?"

Erkang rolled his eyes at Ertai who spoke without restraint.

Then he turned his back and didn't want to pay any attention to Ertai.

However, Ertai still persisted and walked over to Erkang and continued to ask, "It just so happens that the Fifth Prince and I are here today. Why don't you tell us and share it with us? By the way, we can also help you think of a solution."

Erkang pursed his lips and said with a wry smile, "Ertai, Yongqi, I have good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?"

"I'm not in the mood to hear your good news or bad news. I'm in a hurry to find Xiaoyanzi." Yongqi waved his hand to interrupt Erkang.

Erkang frowned and said, "Don't go. Xiaoyanzi has been waiting for the emperor outside the court this morning with a chessboard in her arms."

"So early? Is she afraid the emperor will run away?"

When Ertai heard that Xiaoyanzi had intercepted the emperor outside the court, he couldn't help but sigh.