The Daily Life of a Concubine

Chapter 109 - Return to Lanyue Pavilion

Hearing his son's concern made Zhao Jinrui's heart soften. "I'm better now; Father's illness is gone. I can come to see you every day from now on."  

But the third son, who was being held by Bai Jingxian, immediately grew anxious upon hearing that Father would come to see his big brother. "But I want to see brother!"  

"Right, I also want to see brother."  

Bai Jingxian set the children down, letting them bother the Emperor. She was too tired.

Although the emperor only opened the door of the Qinzheng Hall once every half a month, it did not mean that he would not do something at night after he recovered from his illness.

But it was hard for Shihua, as she was sent to the side hall each night. Bai Jingxian was a little shy at first, but after doing it many times with the emperor, she got used to it. 

Shihua's gaze towards her was a bit off. Thankfully, after Bai Jingxian's elevation in status, Shihua was also titled a Guiren, otherwise, Shihua would have thought that she was not allowed to receive the emperor's favor.

It was clearly the Emperor's own choice, so why should Bai Jingxian care? Shihua wore a long face every day as if he owed her something.  

"Your Majesty, I want to take the children back to Lanyue Pavilion. After all, this is where Your Majesty handles official business and meets with officials. It's not convenient for me to stay here with the children." She didn't want to be a target anymore. There had been special circumstances before, but now it was different.  

If she stayed any longer, who knows how many people would be targeting her?  

Zhao Jinrui was enjoying family time when she broke the moment with her words.  

However, being a wise ruler, he understood the significance of the location and naturally wouldn't insist they stay. "Alright, I'll escort you back."  

The smallpox in the palace had been eradicated, and Physician Huang had developed a specific treatment for it.  

Such a significant achievement naturally brought him a lot of rewards.  

Bai Jingxian had a better method of preventing smallpox, but she couldn't take it out now. It was better to wait until the children were older to discuss it.  

At Lanyue Pavilion, Wang Momo had sent word back long ago. When everyone learned that the mistress and the little masters had returned safely, they all gathered at the palace gate to welcome them.  

"Congratulations to the three princes and He Jieyu on their return to the palace." As the imperial carriage drew nearer, someone boldly shouted, and everyone began to cheer in unison. "Congratulations to the three princes and He Jieyu on their return!"  

Even from a distance, that voice could be heard clearly.  

Sitting beside Zhao Jinrui was Bai Jingxian, and the three children were excitedly looking around in the imperial carriage. They were very interested in this mode of transport, as it was their first time riding it.  

Zhao Jinrui found it amusing as he watched them. "I didn't know my beloved consort had such a loyal group of servants."  

Bai Jingxian's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this. "Did Your Majesty forget? These people were arranged for me by Your Majesty." She immediately grew anxious, as she had indeed used some methods to gain the loyalty of these people.  

Without the poison, she wouldn't have felt capable of winning over those who had served in the palace for many years.  

In terms of cunning, she wouldn't stand a chance against the ancient folks.