GBP Chapter 175 Mother and daughter recognize each other
Chapter 175 Mother and daughter recognize each other
"You've suffered so much, worrying about so much for me. These are things that I should have been doing..."
Now that Chi Guiwan remembered everything that had happened in the other world, she felt that He Lingyi was not only her best friend, but also her beloved daughter. So even though she had just given birth and was supposed to not cry, her tears flowed down her face like a string of pearls.
"It's not hard at all. I'm willing to do anything as long as it's for your own good!"
Fearing that the walls might be overheard, the two dared not speak plainly, but their eyes conveyed their understanding of each other.
The mother and daughter share a deep bond, and having been through so much together, they cherish their time together even more. If they could, they would like to address each other properly, but since things have come to this point, it's best to let things settle down.
"Will this child be bad for you after it's born?"
This is what Chi Guiwan is most worried about now. If she had known earlier, she might not have chosen to marry in order to protect He Lingyi. If she had never given birth, would He Lingyi, who was possessed by her daughter, have been able to survive?
He Lingyi didn't know either, but right now she naturally had to comfort her mother.
"It's alright. His Majesty knows about my situation, so he specially instructed the people from the Bureau of Astronomy to do some things. The child is the child, and I am me. It won't affect anything."
"His Majesty? He knows? You're not lying to me..."
"Why would I lie to you?" Chi Guiwan's tone was playful, and her mood was different from before she gave birth.
Suddenly appearing more than ten years older, her gaze towards He Lingyi shifted from the joy of a close friend to the heartache of a mother. Had it not been for the circumstances, she would have truly wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with He Lingyi to ease her longing and guilt.
They were talking softly and harmoniously inside the house. Meanwhile, the Qiao family members were also looking at the newborn Qiao Yi, feeling excited and happy about the addition of a new member to their family.
"This child looks exactly like Xiao Er when he was born. He will surely grow up to be a strong and powerful young general!"
Old Mrs. Qiao was getting on in years and had little time left to live, so she always felt a renewed joy whenever she saw her great-grandchildren. This was especially true since it was her second grandson's first and only child, so she adored the baby in swaddling clothes.
He immediately had someone bring a gold and jade longevity lock and placed it in the swaddling clothes, saying this with great conviction.
"I hope you grow up quickly, and I hope you have no worries."
The rosy-cheeked baby, who had been quiet, suddenly burst into loud, powerful cries, as if he had understood what was being said. It was clear from the sound that he was healthy.
For some reason, Old Madam Qiao was so happy that she burst into tears.
It was probably the birth of her great-grandchildren that made her happy, but also made her feel a little lonely as she approached the end of her life.
Madam Qiao, who was watching closely from the side, interrupted and said something.
"Grandmother, you must be tired after a long day. You should go back and rest first. I'll look after things here. First, have the wet nurse take Yi-ge to breastfeed. Then, have the kitchen prepare food for your younger siblings as soon as possible. You've been working so hard, you need to have something to eat before you can go to sleep."
With Madam Qiao present, everything was arranged in an orderly manner.
After guarding for almost a day, Old Madam Qiao was also exhausted. She thought her eldest granddaughter-in-law's arrangement was appropriate, but with the Emperor and Empress still there, she couldn't just leave. It wasn't until the Emperor glanced at her that he spoke to Old Madam Qiao.
"Madam, there's no need for such formalities. This is the Qiao family home; I'm merely a guest visiting."
With just one sentence, Madam Qiao understood, so she nodded, bowed, and said...
"In that case, I will take my leave first. Please have a seat."
"it is good."
After seeing off Old Madam Qiao, Madam Qiao also took her leave. If the Emperor and Empress wanted to stay for a meal, she had to go to the kitchen to keep an eye on things and make sure there were no problems! So soon only the Emperor and Qiao Er remained in the front hall.
There were some things that Qiao Er was unaware of, and the emperor had no intention of telling him.
After all, it's rare to be confused.
He only breathed a sigh of relief when he learned that Madam Qiao had given birth to a son.
If the gender is different, will the calamity not come true?
It wasn't appropriate for him to meet with the people from the Bureau of Astronomy at the Qiao family's residence, so it would be better to return to the palace. He was eager to get back immediately, but he felt that it would be unreasonable to urge He Lingyi at this moment. Just as he was thinking this, he saw that He Lingyi had already arrived.
Although her eyes were red, you could tell she was full of happiness.
Seeing this, the emperor's lips curled up slightly, and he asked, "Is everything alright?"
"It's all good. The Second Madam is already asleep. Chensha checked on her and said there's nothing seriously wrong. He also left some pills for the people around the Second Madam, so let's go home first."
The words "go home" were simple to say, but they brought a strange sense of relief to the emperor, so he replied, "Okay."
Therefore, the two did not stay at the Qiao family's house for a meal; they left the same way they had come.
Quietly, apart from the head of the Qiao family, no one else knew that the Emperor and Empress had ever left the palace.
The carriage sped along, heading towards the imperial city.
Inside, He Lingyi leaned against the emperor's chest and said with some tears of joy.
"Mother knows everything."
"Ok?"
"She called me Yan'er..."
Upon hearing this title, the emperor understood and suddenly recalled the "evil calamity in August" that the chief official had mentioned. He wondered if it was related to this.
"Then how did you answer?"
“At this point, of course I agreed. But my original intention was not to let her know about these things. Given her personality, she would definitely feel guilty and blame herself. But the life she is living now is the life she should be enjoying. I am just correcting the wrongs.”
He Lingyi didn't think she had done anything wrong, but she didn't want her mother to have any other thoughts because of this, so she was just a little worried.
The emperor put his arm around her and patted her reassuringly.
"No, a gentleman doesn't leave a grudge unavenged. Your mother knows how much you've done for her; she'll only feel sorry for you. How could she possibly blame you?"
He Lingyi didn't speak, silently thinking about these things.
Soon, the carriage arrived at the palace gate. Because they had Xia Jing's token, no one dared to check it and let them into the palace without any inspection.
When the two returned to Handan Palace, Xia Jing and Xing Luo breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly went to help them change their clothes. After they were dressed in dragon robes and had their hair tied up with phoenix crowns, the two returned to their true identities as a commoner couple.
Everything remained perfectly still...
"Xia Jing, summon the people from the Bureau of Astronomy. I have some questions for you!"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Xingluo, go and prepare the meal. Make two more dishes today, and warm a pot of wine. I want to have a drink with His Majesty!"
"Yes, ma'am."