20demayo Chapter 143 His Majesty is Critically Ill
Chapter 143 His Majesty is Critically Ill
Yun Fuling had never raised a child in her previous life, so she didn't know at what age it was appropriate for a child to live alone. However, Yun Jingmo was less than four years old now, and she felt it was too early to ask him to live in a yard alone.
Xiao Jingyi explained, "Four years old is not young anymore. Historically, when the princes are three years old, they will move out of their birth mother's residence and live in another palace, where they will be taken care of by wet nurses and palace maids. If the birth mother is of a poor family background or a low position, she will be taken to a high-ranking concubine to be raised as soon as she is born. Even if she is not taken away, she will hardly see her birth mother a few times a year."
"When you are six years old, you will go to the Imperial Academy to study."
"The royal family's education has always been like this. Now that I have brought Jing Mo back, I have to make plans for him. Some things need to be prepared early."
Upon hearing this, Yun Fuling couldn't help feeling distressed, thinking that what Xiao Jingyi said might also be his childhood experiences.
"Did you live like this when you were a child?" Yun Fuling asked.
Xiao Jingyi was silent for a moment, then said, "When I was three years old, my mother was caught up in a harem struggle and was murdered by someone."
"All those involved were dealt with by my father afterwards, and then he gave me to the virtuous concubine to raise."
"But in order to win favor, Concubine Xian secretly put drugs in my food, causing me to fall ill frequently. She then used this as an excuse to lure my father to her palace."
"Later, the matter was exposed, and my father was furious. He accused Concubine Xian and her mother's family of plotting to murder the heir to the throne."
"My health was very poor at that time. Lady Pingle had a very good relationship with my mother. When she found out, she took me back to the Princess's Mansion and raised me herself."
"When I was twelve years old, my father took me back to the palace and raised me personally."
"Since I was a child, I have seen all kinds of tricks used by women in the harem to win favor. My mother died from this, so I didn't like to interact with women before, and I also hated women who were scheming and used tricks."
"When it came to what happened between you and me, I mistakenly thought you had done something on purpose, so I said those harsh and unpleasant words!"
Yun Fuling finally understood why Jing ** and Xiao Jingyi, the father and son, had such a close relationship.
As a son born to the most beloved woman and raised by her personally, she is naturally favored in every way.
Although this favoritism brought huge benefits to Xiao Jingyi, it also came with huge dangers.
No wonder he encountered constant assassinations along the way from the northern border back to the capital.
I wonder how many people see him as a thorn in their side.
Although the road ahead is filled with dangers, Yun Fuling is not afraid.
Since she has chosen Xiao Jingyi, she will accompany him no matter whether the road is full of flowers or thorns.
Yun Fuling held Xiao Jingyi's hand and said, "All the causes in the past have led to the results today."
"In fact, I have to thank the villains who attacked you and me back then. If it weren't for them, how could we have met?"
"I will be with you for the rest of your life, and we will be happy every year!"
Xiao Jingyi took Yun Fuling into his arms and kissed her on the forehead.
"I'm so glad it was you! So glad it was you!"
The two hugged each other for a while, and Xiao Jingyi spoke again: "I'll have someone clean up the yard for Jing Mo tomorrow, okay?"
"Pick a courtyard that is closest to the main courtyard, and select some servants to serve you."
"He's almost four years old. It's time for him to learn to be independent!"
Yun Fuling frowned: "This is too fast, let's wait a while and let him get used to the life in the palace first."
After saying that, Yun Fuling suddenly seemed to think of something and punched Xiao Jingyi in the chest.
"Are you harboring any evil thoughts?"
Xiao Jingyi kissed Yun Fuling and whispered in her ear, "I don't have any bad intentions. I just want to have another daughter with you."
"Fuling, can we have another daughter?"
Even though Yun Fuling had strong self-control, she was still blushing at the moment because of his arousal.
"Don't mess around, Jing Mo is still here!"
For the first time, Xiao Jingyi felt that the brat was an eyesore.
It seems that we need to speed up the process of getting him to move out and live alone.
However, Yun Fuling's shy and flustered look was very cute, which made him love her to no end.
Yun Fuling was afraid that Xiao Jingyi would really do something wrong, so she immediately stood up and pushed him away.
"It's getting late. I need to rest. You should go out and rest early too!"
Xiao Jingyi hugged Yun Fuling with both hands, approached her and said, "This is the main courtyard. If the princess drives me out, won't I lose face?"
Yun Fuling didn't want to listen to his nonsense, "We have always slept in separate rooms before."
"The past is the past, and the present is the present. We have already made it clear with our father, and the servants in the palace all know that you are the mistress of the palace. You still drive me out to sleep. What will the servants say tomorrow morning?"
Yun Fuling thought about it and felt that there was indeed something wrong.
"Okay, you can stay, but you better behave yourself, or I'll use my golden needles to treat you!"
Xiao Jingyi nodded and stopped teasing Yun Fuling.
Even if he wanted to do something, it wouldn't be now, and certainly not in front of Yun Jingmo.
In a few days, the official decree of enthronement will come down.
The best time would be when Yun Fuling becomes his legitimate princess and everything comes naturally.
After washing up, they fell asleep next to Yun Jingmo, one on each side.
Xiao Jingyi turned sideways and with one stretch of his hand, he was able to hug both Yun Fuling and Yun Jingmo.
He closed his eyes contentedly and gradually fell into a deep sleep.
Silent all night.
The next morning, when Yun Fuling woke up, she felt a layer of coolness.
She opened the window and saw that the ground was wet, and raindrops were still hanging on the flowers, leaves and branches.
It turns out it rained last night.
Every autumn rain brings a chill. No wonder she felt a little cold today.
After breakfast, Xiao Jingyi said, "Let's go to Pingle *** Mansion today."
"Aunt has always been very good to me. Now that we are back, we should go and pay our respects to her."
Yun Fuling nodded.
Mrs. Pingle had raised Xiao Jingyi and they had a close relationship, so she should indeed go and pay a visit.
Thinking that this was her first time to formally meet Miss Pingle, Yun Fuling asked Xiao Jingyi about Miss Pingle's preferences, and then took out a bottle of perfume from the space as a gift.
After getting ready, the family of three was about to go out, but suddenly someone came to report: "Your Highness, there is news from the palace that His Majesty is critically ill!"
Xiao Jingyi's face changed drastically when he heard this.
I just saw him yesterday, and he was fine when I saw him yesterday. How come he suddenly became critically ill today?
Yun Fuling quickly supported Xiao Jingyi and said, "Don't panic, let's go into the palace and take a look first."
"Besides, I am here, even if Your Majesty is sick, it is not impossible to cure it!"
Only then did Xiao Jingyi calm himself down. He asked someone to take good care of Yun Jingmo, and then hurried into the palace with Yun Fuling.
When Xiao Jingyi and Yun Fuling arrived at the Zichen Palace, all the princes who had received the news also rushed over.
In addition, even the Queen Mother was alarmed.
Xiao Jingyi brought Yun Fuling forward to pay their respects.
"Grandson pays respects to the Imperial Grandmother!"
"Greetings to Her Majesty the Queen Mother. May Her Majesty be well and at peace!"