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Since there is a leisurely long holiday, He Yu began to ponder whether he should take Xiao Yao out for a trip.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yao found it amusing. "If you take me out now, it would definitely tell others that I'm not sick anymore. After all, the imperial physician said my spleen and stomach were injured; I should at least rest at home."
"That's true," He Yu instantly deflated, dejectedly returning to lie down.
Xiao Yao continued to feed herself fruit. Ever since she became pregnant, she had developed an infinite interest in fruits, wanting to eat all seasonal varieties. Thus, the Icehouse at Xuanping Prince's Mansion was stocked with all kinds of fruits, and they also went out daily to buy fresh ones.
While feeding herself fruit, Xiao Yao continued, "Moreover, the Crown Prince and Su Hong are getting married in less than two months. Can you really be away during this time? If you go too far and can't come back when you want to, wouldn't it be a problem if the Crown Prince gets upset because of this?"
Listening to Xiao Yao's well-reasoned analysis, He Yu became increasingly delighted and hugged her. "Your analysis is quite good; it's logical."
Xiao Yao smiled, swallowed the last bite of fruit, turned around, and gave He Yu a kiss while playfully dragging out her words. "I learned this from the prince!"
"Not bad; you can graduate now," He Yu said with a serious tone.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Yao pouted. "I don't want to graduate."
"What will it take for you to agree to graduate?"
"I want to hide behind you forever and never graduate!" Xiao Yao declared firmly, melting He Yu's heart.
In the end, the two of them, who had lost track of the topic, surprisingly decided to go on vacation at a villa in the Beijing suburbs. They truly were a couple that could make such decisions.
So the next day, He Yu took Xiao Yao straight to the villa in the Beijing suburbs. The excuse was that his wife had been injured in the capital and felt oppressed; going out would help her relax.
Upon hearing this plan, the Crown Prince couldn't help but laugh uncontrollably.
In the peach blossom forest, Su Hong also smiled with pursed lips but still spoke up. "That's good. At least this way, the prince can accompany his sister-in-law. It's also nice for her to take care of her pregnancy."
"You're right," the Crown Prince nodded in agreement with Su Hong's idea. Shaking his head, he said, "Nowadays, we really have to treat people like treasures. When he was with me back then, I didn't believe it. Who would have thought that the flirtatious Xuanping Wang in the capital would actually dote on his daughter-in-law?"
"Who isn't?" Su Hong replied, "Actually, both Father and I thought that the prince marrying my sister was just a facade, but unexpectedly, the prince truly cares for her deeply. The day I sent my sister back to the manor, the tension in the prince's eyes was unmistakable."
"Perhaps, it really is like Hong Ming's own; this Xiao Yao is his destined lover. There's no escaping it," the Crown Prince sighed.
Hearing this from the Crown Prince, Su Hong first showed a look of surprise. After thinking it over, she felt this explanation made sense. "Yes, that's why the prince went so far, just to marry this girl."
"Mm," the Crown Prince nodded, then raised his head to look intently at Su Hong across from him. "Don't all women want that kind of affection?"
Caught off guard by the Crown Prince's sudden question, Su Hong was momentarily stunned, her face turning red. "W-why does Your Highness ask this?"
"Nothing, I was just asking. I was being abrupt," realizing how flustered Su Hong looked, the Crown Prince hurriedly explained, "No, I just wanted to ask..."
"Actually, if it's an ordinary woman, she probably thinks like that," Su Hong sighed, interrupting the Crown Prince. "Every woman should have a dream of 'one life, one love,' but how many can truly achieve it?"
"..." The Crown Prince fell silent, his fists gradually tightening under the table. "I, Su Hong, you know I..."
"It's fine," Su Hong lifted her head and smiled. "Your status determines that you are special. For me, being able to marry you and be your Primary Wife is already very satisfying. I won't ask for anything more, truly."
The Crown Prince's position as the future emperor and ruler of the Great Feng Dynasty.
How could such a man possibly have only one woman in the future? Even if the emperor himself didn't want it, others would still urge him to expand his harem and continue the royal bloodline. Su Hong felt that at least she was still his Primary Wife, the only one who could stand beside him in any situation, worship ancestors together and be buried together after death. She was already very content; she smiled at the Crown Prince with satisfaction in her eyes. "Really, I am very satisfied."
Gazing steadily at this woman before him, Yang Yunqing sighed deeply and reached out to caress Su Hong's cheek. "In this lifetime, perhaps I will have many women; you are destined not to be able to act spoiled and willful like Consort Xuanping in Xuanping Wang's embrace or do whatever you want. In our position, there are too many helplessness and compromises; therefore, I need you to help support the entire inner court and even the future harem."
Su Hong smiled and grasped the hand that was caressing her cheek. "Your Highness, the relationship between husband and wife is not merely like that of Xuanping Wang and his princess. Since I have become your wife, I naturally must take on my responsibilities. You can rest assured."
"I've made things hard for you," the Crown Prince sighed deeply, his sigh filled with countless feelings of guilt and self-blame.
"Since it's come to me, I'll just do it," Su Hong replied calmly. "You can rest assured; no matter what happens, I will always stand behind you."
"Well," with his own wife being so resolute, how could he, as the Crown Prince, show any weakness? "Then I, the Crown Prince, promise that you will be my wife in this life and the next."
Su Hong's eyes turned red. The Crown Prince was naturally reserved; when they were together, they mostly discussed poetry and knowledge or shared information learned from Su Scholar. Su Hong knew he was not someone who expressed his emotions easily. Unlike Hong Ming's outgoing personality, the Crown Prince was much calmer and more restrained.
Of course, this was also determined by his position, so Su Hong did not feel any dissatisfaction. She knew that she could never receive treatment like Xiao Yao did in her lifetime. In fact, she had already prepared herself for the Crown Prince's ascension to the throne and the subsequent favoring of another woman in the three palaces and six courtyards.
However, today’s words from the Crown Prince successfully brought tears to her eyes; it was rare for him to make such a promise.
That was enough; truly enough.
He Yu and Xiao Yao were living a very comfortable life at Zhuangzi, spending each day indulging in food and entertainment, almost forgetting their previous lives.
However, due to the meticulous care they provided, whenever Zhang Taiyi came to check on her pulse, he found that the princess's health was improving significantly. Her pulse was very stable, and if things continued like this, there would be no major issues during childbirth. However, since the fetus was still young, it was too early to say anything definitive, so they remained cautious.
He Yu would touch Xiao Yao's belly every day, eager to hear something. Xiao Yao teased him, "It hasn't even formed yet! What can you hear?"
At these times, He Yu would just smile and remain quietly resting his head on Xiao Yao's belly. Xiao Yao would helplessly allow him to do so.
Days passed peacefully like water.
When Xiao Yao was three months pregnant, the day of the Crown Prince's wedding arrived.
As a prince, it was natural for him to attend the ceremony and offer congratulations. Thus, they returned to the capital's Xuanping Prince's Mansion three days in advance to prepare for the Crown Prince's wedding.
Now that the princess was pregnant, most of the tasks were handled by the steward. He Yu personally took charge of preparing gifts; he couldn't bear to let Xiao Yao do such things. Checking gift lists was troublesome and tiring for her; all his princess needed to do was enjoy her pregnancy.
Xiao Yao wore a fitted long dress and remarked after taking a few steps, "I really have gained some weight; this dress feels a bit tight."
"The princess is being modest; in my opinion, it fits perfectly!" Yun Zhu said with a smile.
"Yeah, I think it looks just right! Not at all unflattering!" Yun Yue echoed behind Yun Zhu, while Yun Bi, though silent, clearly stood on Yun Zhu's side with her gaze.
"Come on, come on," Xiao Yao laughed, "You guys don’t understand. Just because you see something doesn’t mean it’s true. I know if this dress makes me look fat or thin since I’m the one wearing it. You troublemakers are just trying to make me feel good!"
Yun Zhu opened her mouth to say something when they heard He Yu's voice from outside the door, "What are you talking about? Fat or thin?"
"Oh, it's just that Yun Zhu and the others are afraid of hurting my self-esteem and are flattering me!" Xiao Yao waved her hand and showed He Yu the dress she was wearing. "I’ve definitely gained some weight since getting pregnant; this dress feels a bit tight. They can’t see it? Look at this belly, it’s so obvious!"
As she spoke, Xiao Yao pointed to her slightly protruding belly. He Yu looked around and then touched her chin, "Hmm, is there really any weight gain? I can’t see it."
"You’re doing this on purpose..." Xiao Yao glared at He Yu. "There’s definitely some weight gain!"
"I really can’t see it," He Yu feigned innocence and turned to ask the three girls behind her, "Can you see it? It’s not obvious at all, right?"
The three girls nodded in unison; they really couldn’t see it.
"..." Xiao Yao looked helplessly at He Yu and the three girls. She realized that these people were collectively trying to boost her confidence, but just in case, Xiao Yao shook her head, "No way, I can't wear this; it's too obvious." (To be continued)
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