A Mistaken Marriage Match: Mysteries in the Imperial Harem

Chapter 52: Warm Heart

"No."

Yan Hong Tian's voice was calm and low as usual which gave a shock to Lou Su Xin and Xin Yue Ning. Over the years, the Emperor's heirs were scarce and he did not take it seriously and even to Jing-er, his only Prince, Yan Hong Tian would also be indifferent. But today he actually took interest in a newborn baby.

Xin Yu Ning's heart was shocked and angry but Lou Su Xin's was much more calmer and she asked, "Why not to bring back to the Palace?"

Yan Hong Tian's cold brows slightly pricked and did not have any intention to explain it. Seeing that the Empress Dowager's expression was getting unhappier, Wang Zhi Yang quickly stepped forward and said, "Replying the Empress Dowager, a premature child's body is very frail and cannot endure even the slightest wind, much less the fatigue of travel. It is better to let the Little Prince to recuperate in this residence for a few days before heading back to the Palace."

Seeing the small and thin baby in her arms, Lou Su Xin's heart ached and she exclaimed, "Then Aijia will stay here so that it would be easier to take care."

The Empress Dowager would actually stay back for the child? It was indeed different for a Prince. That year when Concubine Ru gave birth to a Princess, the Empress Dowager did not treasure the baby to this extent! After loosening her tight fist hidden in her sleeves, Xin Yue Ning pretended to be worried and said, "Imperial Mother, how can one let you toil? Let Chenqie stay behind to take care, after all Jing-er was brought up single-handedly by Chenqie so Chenqie have some experience in childcare."

"Aijia know that you have the heart but Jing-er still need your care and guidance so you should head back to the Palace earlier." Even though she was speaking, Lou Su Xin's thoughts were all on the Little Precious and her eyes did not accommodate anyone else.

"But..." Xin Yue Ning wanted to say something but Yan Hong Tian could not tolerate, "Enough. Zhen will make arrangements here and you all can go back. Xiao Yu, send the Empress Dowager and Empress out."

"Yes. Your Ladyship the Empress, please." Xiao Yu walked to Xin Yue Ning's side and gave a bow before making a requesting gesture. It seems to be polite and respectful but was blocking Xin Yue Ning that she could not even say another word to the Emperor! Xin Yue Ning glared at Xiao Yu harshly. This lowly servant relied on the backing of the Emperor and did not put anyone in her eyes. She would one day get rid of her! There was not one thing that was to her liking today and she unfortunately cannot get angry now. Xin Yue Ning was filled with anger as she coldly scoffed and pushed Xiao Yu before walking out in a fury.

Lou Su Xin slowly raised her head and looked at Yan Hong Tian's cold face when she suddenly laughed. She did not think that he actually started to chase people away. If she don't leave then she would also be "invited" out. It was rare that he had a little initiative of a father so she did not make things difficult for him. Passing the child to the midwife, Lou Su Xin softly said, "Alright, then Aijia will go back first. Make early arrangement for Imperial Concubine Qing and the Prince to go back to the Palace. It's not necessarily safer here."

Lou Su Xin returned to the Palace after leaving a profound sentence but Xiao Yu found that the Emperor's expression was still cold and that dark cloudy air around him was much heavier.

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"En..." Qing Feng slowly woke up and felt her entire body fatigue with her head feeling dizzy. After finally opening her eyes, the lights were so dim that she was unable to see anything clearly. Feeling that someone was approaching, Qing Feng wanted to open her lips to inquire when she heard Ru Yi's joyous voice, "Your Ladyship, you are awake!"

Ru Yi parted open the curtain and lit two lanterns and the chambers was much brighter. Qing Feng half propped herself and looked out, it was already dark outside the window, "What is the time now? How long have I slept for?"