201 “Drunken Bones (Guyan 1v1 High H)” Hawthorn

On a hot summer day, the blazing sunlight shines through the glazed tiles on the palace wall, casting mottled light and shadow.

The lotus leaves in the pond in front of Yangxin Hall are like a cover, and a few colorful butterflies fly lightly among the lotus flowers, occasionally staying on the fragrant petals, seemingly unaffected by the hot summer weather.

Yan Zhaozhao has always been afraid of heat, especially after pregnancy. She will feel uncomfortable even if she feels the slightest heat. In severe cases, she may even feel dizzy and have chest tightness.In order to make her feel better, Xie Ciyan had prepared a large amount of ice cubes at the beginning of summer for her to use. The ice used in Yangxin Hall in recent days was extremely luxurious. However, there were no other concubines in the harem. In addition, Xie Ciyan shocked the previous dynasty with the power of a country. The courtiers could only keep silent about this. Especially considering the royal bloodline that was about to be born, everyone did not dare to propose impeachment again.

But even with ice, Yan Zhaozhao still couldn’t resist the torture of the scorching heat.I could only wear one less piece of clothing, and I became more and more tired. I felt drowsy all day long, and I even lost the mood to go out of the palace.Only after Xie Ciyan spared no effort to coax her, she reluctantly walked a few steps inside the Yangxin Hall. Doctor Shen had made it clear that Zhaozhao was about to give birth and it was the most critical moment. She must take more nourishment and move around more to facilitate a smooth delivery.

However, facing the increasingly bloated belly, Yan Zhaozhao became more and more lazy and unwilling to go out to bask in the sun. She was even less interested in reading her favorite story books and lay on the soft couch all day.Seeing this, Xie Ciyan was heartbroken. After careful consideration, she asked Doctor Shen for advice, and finally decided to take her to the summer resort.For the sake of safety, Wen Po and the palace maids were specially summoned to accompany Yan Zhaozhao in order to allow Yan Zhaozhao to wait quietly in the villa for delivery.

Although he had this plan, he still had to ask Zhao Zhao about his wishes before making a decision.

“Summer Resort?!” Unexpectedly, Yan Zhaozhao, who had been looking miserable these days, as if he was not interested in anything, suddenly brightened up after hearing about Summer Resort, “Can you really go to Summer Resort?!”

Seeing how excited she was, Xie Ciyan couldn’t help but feel helpless and distressed.Thinking that she must have been trapped in the palace for a long time, as soon as she heard that she could go out, she became happy regardless and wiped away the sadness on her body.He darkened his face slightly, took her hand, and said in a gentle but serious tone, “I have already asked Dr. Shen. He diagnosed your Ping’an pulse this morning and said that you are in good health. To keep you in a happy mood, he approved the suggestion of going to the Summer Resort. However, getting to the Summer Resort here requires a carriage trip of three days. I’m afraid you won’t be able to bear the pain of the journey.”

But at this moment, Yan Zhaozhao, who only wanted to go out to the summer resort, couldn’t care less about this. With a round belly, she hugged his arm tightly and shook it gently. Her voice was soft and delicate, which made people’s hearts melt.”What’s the point? It’s only three days, how can you be so delicate?” Afraid that he would not agree, she moved closer, with a somewhat pitiful look in her twinkling eyes, “Besides, my husband is here, so there is nothing to worry about.”

How could Xie Ciyan endure her like this? Even if what she wanted now was the stars in the sky, he would do his best to pick them for her.He sighed helplessly and stroked her soft green hair, “Asking you like this means that I have made up my mind to take you there, why do you need to be so coquettish.” He lowered his head and kissed her forehead restrainedly, “You have a good rest. I will make arrangements for these two days and set off the day after tomorrow.”

The summer resort is surrounded by mountains and water, surrounded by bamboo forests.In the summer, the lotuses in the pond are in full bloom, the breeze blows across the water, bringing waves of coolness, and even the sound of cicadas seems distant and peaceful.Xie Ciyan’s trip was a very grand one. Not only did he bring Imperial Physician Shen along with him, but he also brought along a group of experienced imperial physicians and more than ten seasoned women. He also ordered Huo Sui to accompany him to ensure that the villa was safe along the way.

Huo Sui was very happy. When he was riding a tall horse in front of the escort, he did not forget to turn his head and cast a look at Bi Luo who was sitting outside the carriage. His eyes were full of ambiguous and lingering color, which made people unable to lift their heads in shame after just one look.

Yan Zhaozhao felt much better after coming to a fresh place. In addition, there was a coolness everywhere in the summer resort, and the surrounding scenery was no longer the boring palace scenery. It was like a cat that had been trapped for a long time and was suddenly released. It just wanted to jump up and down and have fun.

Xie Ciyan was at a loss and nervous for the moment. He didn’t want to spoil Yan Zhaozhao’s interest, but he was worried that she might accidentally bump into her, so he had to follow her with all his attention and protect her carefully.It wasn’t until he saw her smiling and really happy face that his anxious heart slowly dropped, and he felt that the decision to bring her to the summer resort was the right one.

“Ayan, I want to eat hawthorns, can you pick them for me?” Yan Zhaozhao stared at the fruit on the big tree in front of her. The skin was red and plump, and she felt very sour at first glance. But now pregnant women especially like to eat sour food, and the taste is not the same as before.

Xie Ciyan dared to let her eat randomly because of the things outside. Just as he was about to persuade her to refuse, the queen in his heart suddenly looked back. The tail of her eyes were red and the water in her eyes was gleaming, like a deer lost in the forest.His Adam’s apple rolled, and he swallowed back the unfinished words. No matter how many words of comfort he said, they were all blocked in his throat.

Xie Ciyan finally sighed in compromise. He rolled up his black cuffs, pushed aside the branches and leaves with his knuckled hands, and picked the reddest and plump one for her.He rubbed the dust on the peel with his fingertips and wiped it carefully with the corner of his clothes. He still felt uneasy, so he asked someone to get a ladle of water and wash it carefully before handing it over.

“Only eat this one.” He whispered, but seeing that she had no time to care about what he said, she hurriedly took a bite, squinting her eyes in soreness, but the corners of her lips were raised in pleasure.

That’s all.He thought to himself, as long as she can be happy.

Yan Zhaozhao was tired from walking, so she took Xie Ciyan to sit in the cool pavilion.She rested her back on the man’s chest and was held firmly in his arms, which was really comfortable and comfortable.

Her soft voice came slowly along with the sparkling water, with a trace of imperceptible melancholy. Her joyful mood seemed to have suddenly cooled down, “Xie Ciyan, have you ever thought about it… What will you do if I am not a prince this time?”

Xie Ciyan was startled, and then suddenly realized – this was probably the reason why she had been so depressed recently.He carefully avoided her bulging belly and brought her into his arms. His deep voice, wrapped in warmth, whispered softly in his ears, “Both the prince and the princess are my and your children. They are the most precious treasures in the world.”

These words were spoken very steadily, like a stream breaking through the ice in early spring, dissolving the uneasiness that had been building up in her heart bit by bit.He stroked her scattered hair with his fingertips, and his voice became a little softer: “Actually…I secretly hope to be a little princess. In this way, I can give you mother and daughter all the beauty and glory in the world, and protect you forever.”

Yan Zhaozhao was startled when she heard this, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and a teardrop rolled down quickly.She hurriedly lowered her head to cover it up, but his warm fingertips gently lifted her chin and wiped away the tears.”Why are you crying?”

There was a slight lump in her throat, “If it were a little princess…” Her fingertips unconsciously touched her bulging belly, and her voice was as soft as if she was afraid of waking up from some sweet dream, “Who should I entrust to the world in the future?” Yan Zhaozhao felt astringent on the tip of her tongue. This child was already in God’s mercy, and she didn’t even dare to think about whether she would have any more children in the future.But the man she loves is not an ordinary man after all. He is the king of a country and the king of the people.If there really is no prince to inherit the throne, and I say thank you today that I will never accept a concubine, will I still remember this oath in the future?

Xie Ciyan noticed the worry in her eyes, and lowered his head to place a heavy kiss in her hair: “Don’t think about it.” His fingertips gently stroked her frown, “Who said that men have to sit on the throne? Maybe our little princess will be the first person to create a precedent for the empress of the prosperous country.”

Yan Zhaozhao didn’t believe what he said. There was no precedent for a woman to ascend the throne since ancient times, and how could those courtiers agree?She raised her hand and hammered his hard chest, “You’re just talking nonsense.”

However, he wrapped her tenderness in his palm and pressed a kiss with great care. “Every word is spoken from the bottom of his heart.” There was an unquestionable determination in his deep voice, “If she is really a princess, I will pave the way for her, clear away the thorns for her, and help her step by step to ascend to the throne of God and rule the ninth level.”

Xie Ciyan brushed her back again and again, “So don’t think about it anymore,” he tucked her scattered hair behind her ears with his fingertips, “When you get well, I will take you to see the misty rain in Jiangnan, okay?”

Yan Zhaozhao leaned on his shoulder and nodded gently, the corners of her eyes and brows filled with a warm feeling of spring.The haze that lingered in his heart was dispelled by him in just a few words.She knew that what he said about the empress was shocking, but this man who had never broken his promise to her gave her a sense of absurd trust, as if whatever he said, no matter how outrageous, would eventually come true.

She fell asleep in his arms, and in her hazy state, a reassuring thought suddenly appeared in her heart.

The most reassuring promise in the world is that every ridiculous thing he said finally came true.

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In the next chapter, Zhao Zhao is about to give birth~

Guess whether the baby is a boy or a girl?