She came to Su Qingzhi somewhat anxiously, âDaddy, why did Yingxue go into the palace without saying a word? She is pregnant and hasnât even had breakfast; how can this be alright?â
Su Qingzhi was happily sipping his morning tea and lifted his eyebrows with a smile, âShe went to the palace? Thatâs good; the imperial palace has all kinds of delicacies, the emperor wonât treat her poorly. The young couple hasnât seen each other for a few days; itâs normal for them to be anxious to meet.â
âBut Daddy, our Yingxue, after all, is not the empress. Her original status is merely that of the Ninth Princess Consort. Now that sheâs entering the palace, isnât it a bit awkward for her identity?â
Qin Wan stated a fact.
Previously, Su Yingxue hadnât thought about it, and they hadnât reminded her either. Now that they thought about it, her identity was indeed greatly improper.
Of course, they didnât dare to speculate the emperorâs intentions or to ask that person when they would give Su Yingxue a proper status!
âThereâs no need to worry. The emperor has his own considerations. This is a matter for the young couple to resolve face to face. Why should we be anxious? You should go and pack some things for Haoâer instead; donât let outsiders intervene.â
The last words from Su Qingzhi carried a hidden meaning.
Qin Wan understood immediately; the âoutsidersâ he referred to were Lu Ying.
The Imperial Palace.
Su Yingxue, dressed in a soft pink dress trimmed at the waist with peach blossoms, stood at the palace gate, politely asking the Imperial Guards to announce her arrival.
But to her surprise, the normally stern Imperial Guards, upon hearing her name Su Yingxue, immediately lined up neatly, shouting with clear voices, âWelcome Your Majesty into the palace!â
âYour Majesty⦠entering the palaceâ¦?â
The corners of Su Yingxueâs mouth twitched, âAre you sure thereâs no need to go in and announce my arrival?â
So she was just allowed to enter so openly?
Were the Imperial Guards so lax in their inspections these days?
Was Chu Yihanâs palace security up to par?
Su Yingxue was skeptical.
The Imperial Guards standing neatly and solemnly at the palace gate, however, were each respectful and meticulous, âYour Majestyâs name is unforgettable to us, no one in the world would dare to impersonate Your Majesty.â
âThatâs true.â
Su Yingxue shrugged her shoulders; impersonating her beauty would indeed be quite difficult.
She entered the palace gate boldly and had not walked far when Mo Qi, with a spring in his step, hurried over with his men, some of whom were carrying a sedan chair, âYour Majesty! Why didnât you notify us in advance of your visit, Your Majesty? Fortunately, the Imperial Guards reported quickly!â
Su Yingxue was lifted onto the sedan by him, and with Mo Qi walking by her side, she felt the entourage might be too grand. She turned her head and whispered to Mo Qi, âIâm just here to see the emperor. I intended to have them announce quietly. Whatâs with all this fanfare? And why does it take so many people to carry this sedan?â
âThe emperorâs sedan is naturally so,â Mo Qi replied blandly.
âThe emperorâs⦠sedan?â
Su Yingxueâs tongue felt tied, âI am still just the Ninth Princess Consort; is it really appropriate for me to ride in the emperorâs sedan?â
âWhat are you talking about? The prince has ascended to the throne; you are naturally the only candidate for the empress! Riding in the emperorâs sedan is no issue!â
Though Mo Qi had brought the emperorâs sedan without Chu Yihanâs permission, he was sure in his heart that Chu Yihan would praise him, not punish him!
âWhere is the emperor? Whatâs he doing right now? I just wanted⦠to come and see her!â
Su Yingxue sat in the emperorâs sedan, uneasy and feeling a bit ostentatious.
âThe emperor has not yet ended the court session and does not know of your arrival. Why donât you go to the sleeping quarters to wait for the emperor?â
âItâs really hard work.â
Su Yingxue sighed; being Emperor Chu Yihan was truly difficult.