Li Zhao was telling the truth. Wen Yuan now had a good appetite and ate much more than before. Sometimes, he would eat several meals a day.

Wen Yuan's belly grew bigger, and Li Zhao seemed particularly happy. The joy of becoming a father always showed uncontrollably on his face.

After learning that Wen Yuan felt the fetal movement for the first time, he would always put his hand on her belly every time he saw her to feel the fetal movement himself.

Sometimes the children didn't give him face, and he would wait expectantly for a long time without moving, and could only withdraw his hand in disappointment.

Sometimes, when he felt it, he would be happy for a long time, but at this time, there was no trace of the majesty of an emperor.

In such a heartwarming moment, it seemed as if they were just an ordinary couple in the world, running their own small family and waiting for the birth of their child together.

If only he wasn't an emperor.

The most ruthless imperial family.

Wen Yuan had no expectations for this child. She was just a container for nurturing life. Containers did not need emotions and did not belong to this world.

"Be good and drink some more." Li Zhao held the soup spoon and waited for a long time. Helplessly, Wen Yuan could only drink some more.

Li Zhao didn't go to Yonghe Palace very often. He was very busy and most of the time he didn't even have time to have a meal together.

"Ayuan, do you like Ling'er very much?"

"Ah."

Li Zhao smiled and said, "Except for Xingyao, I don't think I've ever seen you like someone so much."

Wen Yuan didn't understand why he suddenly mentioned Ji Xingyao at this time, and said perfunctorily: "Ling'er and I are destined to be together."

"as long as you are happy."

The simple conversation ended and the two fell into silence.

They are now superficially harmonious but spiritually distant, often sitting face to face in silence.

Li Zhao had to take care of state affairs while also accompanying Amire in playing Cuju, touhu, hunting, and chess. He also had to come and see his wife, who had shared his hardships, occasionally. He was undoubtedly a master of time management.

After drinking a bowl of soup, Wen Yuan didn't want to stare at Li Zhao, so he found a book and leaned back in the recliner to read.

In fact, she couldn't read a single word, and she was a little worried about Ji Xingyao.

Ji Xingyao hadn't been feeling well since she met Li Heng. She'd been out for so long, had something happened?

As a popular figure around the imperial concubine, there are many rumors and envy surrounding you.

The people in the palace are playing tricks, with all kinds of tricks that are hard to guard against. Could something really have happened to her?

His right eyelid twitched without warning. Wen Yuan simply put down the book and paced back and forth in the room.

After walking around twice, I didn't wait for Ji Xingyao, but I waited for the eunuch from Suhe Hall.

"Your Majesty, Minister Xu requests an audience."

"What's the matter, Minister Xu?"

"Your Majesty, it seems to be about Ling'er."

"Oh?" Li Zhao raised his eyebrows and looked at Wen Yuan: "What's wrong with Ling'er?"

Just then, the palace maid who went out to look for Ling'er came back.

"My queen, this is bad. Ling'er has been captured by the prince."

"What?" Wen Yuan was anxious when he heard it: "He was arrested? Where is he?"

The maid said, "It's in North Third Lane."

Beisan Lane was where the palace temporarily detained maids and eunuchs who had committed crimes.

Wen Yuan was in great turmoil. No matter what happened, he just wanted to see her as soon as possible.

"Take me there quickly." She lifted her skirt and was about to go out.

"Cough." Li Zhao suddenly coughed.

Wen Yuan was gently pulled by Nanny Li.

Only then did she remember that she was under house arrest and could not leave Yonghe Palace.

There was no other way. For Ji Xingyao, she had to bow her head.

Wen Yuan, who had never pleaded with Li Zhao since Xiaoying's death, dragged her heavy body to pay her respects to Li Zhao: "I beg the emperor to allow me to leave the palace. I want to see Ling'er."

This was the first time Wen Yuan gave in to Li Zhao, and Li Zhao should have been happy.

But at this moment, he did not show any joy.

Who is this Ling'er? She is even more important than the royal heir in her belly. Her every move always touches Wen Yuan's heart.

Li Zhao was treated as air.

He didn't show it on his face, but just looked at Wen Yuan solemnly: "I will go, A Yuan, you can stay in the palace without worry."

"No, Your Majesty, I must go there myself." Wen Yuan was extremely firm.

Even if Li Zhao asked her to be a guest at the Queen Amire's coronation ceremony, she would be willing as long as it could give her the opportunity to leave the palace and see Ji Xingyao.

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