Night Beijing Chen had warned the empress and left after that, without spending the night at Fengyi Palace.
Only after Night North Chen left did the empress suddenly feel weak and collapse to the ground, unable to support herself anymore.
The look on his face was dazed, as if he had lost his soul.
As Ran pushed the door open, he saw the empress in such a state, feeling both pained and quite scared.
She was standing right outside the door and naturally heard the conversation between the emperor and the empress.
It was because she heard it that Ran felt even more heartbroken for the empress.
"Your Majesty, please don't be like this; I'll feel so pitiful!"
Ran carefully supported the empress and helped her rest on the bed.
The empress still had no response and did not answer her, merely allowing Ran to attend to her.
Only after Ran removed the empress's robes and shoes, and helped her bathe, did she show any sign of life.
The empress finally showed some reaction.
"It's late, you should go to sleep too, there's no need to worry about me!"
She waved her hand and eventually fell asleep.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Ran carefully tucked the empress's quilt in place, pulled the curtain shut, blew out the candle, and then quietly retreated.
The night was deep, and the imposing and luxurious imperial city was now in a state of calmness.
As Night North Chen walked on the way to Yue Xian Palace, he couldn't help but think about the matters on the throne.
"Hawk, send someone to keep an eye on the Du'an Mansion. Report any movement immediately."
He was speaking to the air as if it were a living being.
He felt that the Du'an Mansion should have some moves recently, so he wanted to dispatch people to keep an eye on it.
With a flash of movement like a shadow, the figure of Hawk appeared before Night North Chen.
He bowed respectfully and said, "Yes, my lord!"
"Leopard, quietly deprive the eldest and second son of the Duke of Du'an for the emperor. Remember not to kill them, just make them unable to function."
Thinking of something, Night North Chen gave a cold order: "The Duke of Du'an is too energetic. I don't want to see him. Find a way to keep him bedridden."
Daring to covet his throne is like courting death.
Another shadow 'pounced' appeared, and a tall, dark-clad man appeared, none other than Leopard.
He stood respectfully beside Hawk and bowed to Night North Chen with great respect, saying, "Yes, my lord."
"Mm, go then, make it quick. Don't let them be cured accidentally."
Night North Chen looked at the two men and said coldly.
Not taking the lives of the three men was already an act of his mercy.
It was not until early in his career that the Duke of Du'an's casual attitude towards the throne allowed him to survive until now.
"Alright, all of you can leave now."
Night North Chen waved his hand at them.
Only when the two men disappeared into the night did Night North Chen's expression become fierce.
If the Duke of Du'an had behaved himself, Night North Chen would have treated him well. But since he was not behaving, that was his own fault.
Night North Chen quickly left and soon appeared at the Yue Xian Palace.
The little eunuch at Yue Xian Palace was overjoyed to see the emperor appear.
Then he was about to open his mouth to sing a report to remind the mistress to come out and welcome the emperor.
But before the little eunuch could open his mouth, his words were stopped by Night North Chen's gaze.
The little eunuch received the emperor's gaze and immediately closed his mouth, not daring to continue singing the report.
"Has your mistress had her meal today? How was her dinner tonight?"
Night North Chen's gaze fell on the little eunuch, his voice slightly cold.
The little eunuch knew what the emperor was asking, so he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, regarding the mistress's meals, she did not eat much for breakfast or lunch, but she did eat quite a bit after her nap. She also ate a bit in the evening."
Night North Chen nodded slightly and thought to himself: The meals delivered in the morning and at noon were cold rice and cold dishes. It's no wonder she couldn't eat them.
And the time she woke up from her nap was when he ordered the imperial kitchen to send over fresh hot dishes.
Eating so much, it's clear that she's starving.
Thinking this way, Night North Chen instantly felt heartbroken. His feelings of resentment towards the empress grew deeper.
Glancing at the main hall, which had been dimmed, Night North Chen knew she had already gone to sleep.
It was already the hour of the dog, and it's very normal for expectant mothers to sleep early.
But he didn't seem to want to leave either. Instead, he went in himself.
He seemed to be afraid of waking up the people inside, and his steps were clearly lighter as he entered.
In a drowsy state, Yuyao suddenly felt a cold breeze blowing on her face, and she wondered if one of the windows wasn't closed properly.
She wanted to get up and close the window, but the next moment, she felt something was wrong.
"Who?" Yuyao suddenly sat up alertly.
She was right. Qingtan and Qingyu were both meticulous people, so how could they not have closed the window for her?
"Who are you?"
Yuyao sat on the bed, looking at the dark shadow standing by the bed, unable to help but pull a corner of her mouth.
Are the guards of the palace eating shit? Just letting robbers break into the palace of a concubine?
She didn't shout out loud; she just stared at the shadow.
The ability to enter the Yue Xian Palace without making a sound and without arousing any guards is evidence of the person's skills. Whether she calls out or not, the result would be the same.
"Sir, what do you want? Gold? Or training resources? As long as you leave, I can fulfill your request!"
Night North Chen let out a muffled laugh, lowering his voice and saying, "I've heard that the Concubine is as beautiful as a celestial being. I've come to see your face. Of course, if I could get a taste of your beauty, it would be even better."
Yuyao let out a loud exclamation, her eyes widening instantly.
Turns out it's a womanizing bandit, a bandit who doesn't even spare pregnant women. He is targeting her…
She pulled her lips several times, unable to contain her anger. She struck out at the shadow with a firm, decisive palm.
No matter whether she can win or not, she will start by hitting first.
But the shadow effortlessly deflected her palm, and then it directly surged towards her.
Yuyao couldn't tell if it was an illusion or not, but as the shadow surged towards her.
But the movement was not barbaric but gentle, and he seemed to avoid touching her belly by accident.
"You wretched flower thief, let go of me, or else I'll scream..."
Yuyao was just about to swing her hand at the other person's head, but she stopped immediately. Then she clenched her teeth for a while.
Retracting her hand from the shadow's head, she then twisted hard at the waist of the intruder.
"Does Your Majesty find this amusing? To scare his concubine like this?"
"Your Majesty, isn't your concubine's courage pretty big?"
Night North Chen let out a low laugh and leaned closer to her, pinning her head with one hand and giving her a passionate kiss.
Ever since he learned that the woman was pregnant, he had not touched her.
As for other women in the palace, he had not even touched them.
It's mainly because he didn't want to.
He didn't know why, but suddenly he felt that he couldn't sleep with those women anymore.
He felt that none of the other women could compare to the one in front of him.
Every time he took a step, it led him to the Yue Xian Palace.
Yuyao was dizzy, her mind not entirely clear.
After realizing this, her hands automatically wrapped around Night North Chen's neck.
Not only did Night North Chen want it, but she actually wanted it too, especially after being pregnant.
But since Night North Chen did not touch her, she also felt awkward to initiate it herself.
Particularly pregnant, it's even more difficult to initiate.
The two began to unbutton each other's clothes, as if lightning had struck the earth.
But at the critical moment, Night North Chen suddenly stopped, his eyes deep and dark, gazing at her with an infinite blackness in their depths.
Yuyao knew that he had not taken any concubines for a long time, and also knew that he had been holding back for two months. This time, he probably couldn't resist.
"The doctor said it's okay to be light during the middle of the pregnancy!"
Her face flushed slightly, and she said with a slightly breathless tone.
Night North Chen's eyes shone brightly, surprised said: "Really?"
"It's definitely true, Your Majesty. If you don't believe, you can ask the Zhou physician tomorrow!"
Yuyao softly laughed.
Night North Chen still wasn't very reassured. The concubine is carrying twins, and he couldn't take any risks even if he really wanted to.
