122. The Emperor's Privilege Care

After this day, many officials knew that Han Tingxuan had been left for breakfast.

Some knew that Han Tingxuan was left to discuss the ceremony half a month later. In previous years, the Emperor had already issued an order to appoint Dongfang Hui to host the ceremony at this stage of the year. But the Emperor had not issued an order at all!

Now, all the officials knew that the Emperor liked the new concubine very much. Could the Emperor want Consort Lou to host the ceremony this year? That was a supreme honor. Most likely, after the ceremony, Consort Lou would be promoted to the Honored-Consort Lou!

There were different speculations outside, while Han Tingxuan and Mo Yanzhi were pretty positive. The ceremony had already been decided and there was nothing to discuss.

Han Tingxuan had breakfast with Mo Yanzhi for a good reason.

Apart from Zhou You, everyone else was dismissed. The secret guard stood outside to watch outsiders. After Zhou You had prepared breakfast, he went outside to watch.

"You should eat more swallow's nest porridge. It is good for your health." Swallow's nest was real, different from those fake ones in the 21st century!

Mo Yanzhi nodded obediently. "Yes, I know."

Only after eating a half bowl of porridge, Mo Yanzhi felt a little nauseous. Han Tingxuan patted his back, trying to make him feel better. "You haven’t felt sick within a while. Why… "

Mo Yanzhi shook his head. "Doctor Shen said that this means the baby is healthy. It's fine."

Han Tingxuan sighed, "Right. This morning Han has returned. He didn't see me last night and even found me at Tian Yusu's place."

Mo Yanzhi was shocked. "What? Didn't Tian Yusu find out that you weren't home that day?”

"Mmm, I made up an excuse and he bought it," said Han Tingxuan, "You don't have to worry."

Mo Yanzhi said, "Hubby, what excuse did you say?"

"Uh…" Han Tingxuan rubbed his nose, not sure if he should say it.

Mo Yanzhi noticed his embarrassed expression. He could not help but squint his eyes when he saw it. "Hubby?"

Han Tingxuan coughed. Rather than Mo Yanzhi hearing it from Tian Yusu one day, he might as well say it himself! At least he could ask for Mo Yanzhi’s forgiveness.

Hence, Han Tingxuan told Mo Yanzhi the excuse he made up, including those words he said to Tian Yusu.

After hearing this, Mo Yanzhi put down the swallow's nest porridge silently. It was hard to tell what he was thinking.

Han Tingxuan hurriedly asked, "You are not believing this nonsense, are you? I was fooling him!”

Mo Yanzhi lowered his head slightly. "Hubby, if I die…"

"Stop it!" Han Tingxuan frowned and interrupted him. "I won't allow you to say something like this again. Understood? Did you forget? We will grow old together!”

Mo Yanzhi's eyes softened, "Mmm… but…"

"No, but," said Han Tingxuan. "Yanzhi, if I die, would you love someone else?"

"My husband won't die," Mo Yanzhi's expression changed immediately.

Han Tingxuan smiled. "Yanzhi, answer me. Would you love someone else?"

"Of course not!" Mo Yanzhi said without thinking.

"That’s my answer too," Han Tingxuan approached him and kissed him on the lips. "I will not accept anyone else than you. Yanzhi, you have to believe me."

Han Tingxuan's voice was so gentle that Mo Yanzhi couldn't help but flush. He nodded gently. "Of course, I believe you."

Han Tingxuan smiled. "Mmm… what I wanted to say just now is that Han is back. He comes back with fruits. You should start with a few at the beginning. When we are sure that the fruits won’t do any harm to you, you can eat more.”

"Hubby, I see. I won't joke it with our child. He is our treasure," said Mo Yanzhi with a happy expression.

Han Tingxuan smiled even gentler. "Yes, he is our treasure."

After the nice breakfast, Han Tingxuan stayed for a while longer before leaving.

Half an hour after Han Tingxuan left, Mo Yanzhi received a large bag of fruits. There were over a hundred of them!

In addition, some fruits were in a bright and darker color.

Mo Yanzhi peeled off a dark-colored fruit. When he smelled the fragrance of the fruit, he felt his desire for food grew bigger. So, he took a small bite. Suddenly the warm feeling rose from his belly. He even felt much better from the morning sickness just now.

Mo Yanzhi quickly finished one fruit. He knew that he should only eat one to see how it worked. But he wanted to eat more. Instincts told him that this fruit was good for him and his baby.

Mo Yanzhi hesitated and ate the second fruit.

After the two fruits were finished, Mo Yanzhi meditated for a while. A moment later, he suddenly felt refreshed.

He put the fruits into the dormitory, then went to the imperial study room to deal with his work.

At the same time, something big happened to the Nangong family.

Nangong Jue's male wife slapped Nangong Yan's face.

Nangong Yan was slapped sideways, “Uncle.”

"Do you know how shameless you are?! Where did you learn that you can have intercourse with others before marriage?!” Male wife Nangong was so angry that his body trembled.

Nangong Yan said, "I... I made a mistake. But I love him. As long as we get married, we will be alright..."

"Getting married? That is what you are thinking?" Male wife Nangong shook his head in disappointment. "Yan, do you know what kind of man you love is? Do you know that he has an oral engagement with the grandson of Wang Yi?! Do you know?! Getting married? To be his concubine? Do you want the Nangong family to be a laughingstock?”

"What?! Impossible!" Nangong Yan's face turned pale. "Impossible! Li said that he only loves me. I am his only love!”

The disappointment in Male wife Nangong 's eyes grew when he saw the hysterical Nangong Yan. He didn't say anything else and turned around to walk outside.

Nangong Yan got panicked when he saw this. "Where are you going? Please help me!”

Male wife Nangong closed his eyes. Now he had to turn to him for help. Why didn't he stop when Nangong Yu stopped him?

Why did not he ask him if he could do something like that beforehand?

He was so wrong to spoil this nephew. How could he be such a stupid idiot! Did he know that he was surnamed Nangong? Now that he did such a disgraceful thing, his reputation would have a bad influence on Nangong Yu. Nangong Yu might not be able to marry a good family just because of him. Nangong Yan! Nangong Yan! How dare you!

Nangong Yan was flustered as Male wife Nangong walked out step by step. "Please help me, uncle!"

In the Dongfang family, Dongfang Hui also frowned after hearing about this. Nangong Yu was also there, and he was angry.

"How can he do such a shameless thing?! Was he crazy? Not only has he lost his virginity, but he is also pregnant! Does he want to embarrass himself or my entire family?”

Dongfang Hui sighed. "Even after you warned him, yet something like this happened. Nangong Yan has ruined his future."

Nangong Yu grumbled, "That's what he asked for! However, when people talk about it, they would only say that daddy taught him poorly! "Nangong Yu's eyes turned red. "What should we do now?"

Dongfang Hui replied softly, "If Sun Qili and Wang Lele have an oral engagement as you said, Nangong Yan shouldn’t keep this baby. I suggest you send Nangong Yan away to keep away from the whole thing.”

"Not a serious punishment. Daddy told me this before, "Nangong Yu sighed. "However, daddy looks very disappointed and sad. Nangong Yan will be difficult to come back to the family again."

"People should always be responsible for what they do." Dongfang Hui said.

Nangong Yu smiled bitterly and stopped talking.

On the other side, Han Tingxuan had already spread the news out.

The Nangong family wanted to hide it? No way!

After the arrangements were made, the corners of Han Tingxuan's mouth slightly curved. It was a great chance for him to do something during the chaos.

The next day, when the emperor issued the decree saying that the ceremony was hosted by the Imperial Concubine Lou and Dongfang Hui as the assistant, the officials were shocked.

The most powerful ones had long guessed it, so they didn't say anything.

Some officials disagreed that Consort Lou might not be able to handle the matter properly because he was new to imperial affairs. The ceremony was very important, and it was even related to the country's destiny, etc.

However, those disagreements were strongly rejected by the emperor. Then the emperor left and dismissed the officials.

After the meeting ended, Tian Yusu walked towards Han Tingxuan with a faint smile. "Consort Lou is hosting the Sacrifice Ceremony. What a great honor! Is he your cousin?"

Han Tingxuan smiled. "Yes. My cousin."

When Tian Yusu heard this, his smile was bigger. "You are lucky."

Han Tingxuan sneered. "Is that so? If I am lucky, my son would be walking now.”

Tian Yusu paused for a moment. Han Tingxuan left after saying those words.

In the afternoon, Dongfang Hui was summoned by Lou Yanqing. When they met, the Emperor was also present! It could be seen how he favored Consort Lou.

Lou Yanqing was easy-going and friendly. Not only did Dongfang Hui answer all the questions, but he also even listed all the procedures and detailed notes that needed to be paid attention to.

Lou Yanqing expressed his gratitude. Dongfang Hui replied with his manners.

After saying a few more words, Dongfang Hui left.

After he left, Consort Lou said softly, "Your Majesty, Official Dongfang is a detail-oriented person."

Mo Yanzhi smiled and looked at Lou Yanqing. "Yes, you are right." Mo Yanzhi always treated Lou Yanqing as gently as he could in front of others.

At this moment, a she-man servant said outside. "The Empress has arrived!"

Consort Lou smiled softly. "So quick."

Mo Yanzhi comforted him and smiled at Lou Yanqing, "You don't have to be afraid. I'm by your side."

Consort Lou smiled sweetly. "Yes, thank you, your majesty."

Since the Empress came, Lou Yanqing, an imperial concubine, was supposed to go forward to welcome him. Mo Yanzhi sat there with a teacup in his hand and slowly drank it.

Last day, he had eaten four fruits and felt unusually comfortable when he fell asleep at night. This morning, he had already eaten two more. He had even eaten a big bowl of swallow's nest porridge.

"Greetings to the Empress."

"Please. You are being so courteous, Consort Lou. I don’t think I deserve it," Empress Sun said with a smirk, "Everyone knows that you are the winner of the Emperor's heart. Don't kneel. It would be my fault if anything bad happen to you."

"I feel so wrong. Despite the Emperor's love, I do remember not to get spoiled. If I did anything wrong, you have the right to punish me.” Lou Yanqing's voice was gentle, but his words were like a sharp knife stabbing into Empress Sun's heart. Empress Sun’s face turned blue because of anger.

Lou Yanqing had to say this. He knew the value of his existence. He was supposed to get rid of Empress Sun. He was apparently on the opposite side of Empress Sun. If he was friendly with the Empress Sun, he would be punished by the Emperor!

Being favored by the emperor? He was indeed favored by the Emperor in others’ eyes. He could get anything he wanted. But when they were alone, he was nothing.

"Empress, the Emperor is inside," Lou Yanqing added, and even stood up before Empress Sun allowed him to. Because he could anticipate that Empress Sun would never permit him to stand up.

Empress Sun's expression changed slightly. "What?"

Then, Empress Sun spared no effort to Lou Yanqing and hurriedly walked inside…