Ten years of Longqing, twenty-nine months of Layue. There is no thirty in this year, and twenty-nine is the last day of the year, that is, Chinese New Year's Eve.

Before dawn, Empress Dowager Han got up. She has been dealing with government affairs for many years and is used to getting up early. But today, even for the habits she has developed over the years, it is still obvious that she got up early.

After Empress Dowager Han got up, she sat on the kang for a while and was slightly distracted, and then ordered the palace maids in the house to serve her to freshen up and dress.

"Queen Mother, it's still early, don't you sleep for a while?" The little palace maid served the Empress Dowager Han carefully, and asked softly, "Today's weather is extremely cold. ”

"Is it ......" Empress Dowager Han replied casually, lowered her head, and just saw the white and smooth forehead of the palace maid kneeling in front of her.

"Pianpin," Empress Dowager Han suddenly had a conversation for some reason, "Has anyone told you that your forehead is good?" ”

"The Empress Dowager Qi, the maid is mediocre, and no one has said it." The little palace maid who knelt in front of the Empress Dowager Han and wore shoes and socks for the Empress Dowager Han was Yang Pianpian.

"Oh," Empress Dowager Han was noncommittal to Yang Pianpian's answer, "Your forehead is very good." Blessed are those who have good foreheads. ”

"Empress Dowager Xie's mother, Chrysostom." Yang Pianpian immediately kowtowed to the Empress Dowager Han, "Even if the maid was originally not good, the Empress Dowager said so, the maid will definitely have more blessings in the future." ”

Empress Dowager Han didn't speak again, but turned her eyes and looked at herself in the mirror.

Her gaze fell on her forehead.

She was born in the Han family, and since she was a child, her father and brother invited a physiognomy master to look at their sisters' faces. She wasn't the most beautiful of the sisters. However, when the physiognomy master saw her, he was shocked.

The words of the physiognomy master were still in her ears today. She is not the most beautiful, though. But he has the most precious appearance. Her forehead, in particular, amazed the master of physiognomy.

And later, he really responded to the words of the physiognomy master.

The cousin ~ sister who entered the palace at the same time as her was short-lived, and she successfully became the lord of the six palaces and gave birth to the prince. Later, although she also experienced some hardships and setbacks, her son ascended the throne as emperor. And she also became the queen mother, holding power with her son and ruling the world.

That's when she thought. If her appearance was just a queen, it shouldn't have shocked the physiognomy master.

The physiognomy master must have seen what happened later from her face, so he said that it was unspeakably expensive.

The queen and the queen mother are not uncommon for the Han family. It's expensive. Naturally, it does not refer to the usual queen and queen mother.

It's a pity. After the physiognomy master had seen the photographs of their sisters, he disappeared and never appeared again. Even after she became the queen mother and grasped the authority of the world, she once sent people to find the physiognomy master with a lot of money, but she found nothing.

Sometimes, she even doubts. The physiognomy master said something in front of her father and brother that he didn't say to her, and the physiognomy master disappeared. Related to her father and brother.

However, when she asked Han Yi for confirmation. Han Yi flatly denied it.

"Queen Mother......" Mama Fang took a few wipes and asked Empress Dowager Han to choose.

Empress Dowager Han came back to her senses and pointed at one casually.

Why did she suddenly remember this today? Many years had passed, and after she had verified it with Han Yi, she had hardly ever thought about it or the physiognomy master again.

Why did I suddenly think about it today, because I saw Yang Pianpian's forehead growing beautifully?

No, of course not.

Empress Dowager Han's gaze fell on the mirror again, to say that she was often in front of her, and her forehead was particularly beautiful, in fact, there was someone else.

Ji Xiaotang.

She has always been thinking about Ji Xiaotang, even when she saw Yang Pianpian, she was thinking about Ji Xiaotang's forehead.

Ji Xiaotang's forehead is very beautiful, but most people will almost ignore this, because Ji Xiaotang is beautiful everywhere. People who see Ji Xiaotang for the first time will hardly pay attention to where she looks the most beautiful, but are confused by her whole demeanor.

Ji Xiaotang was about to give birth, and she gave birth smoothly last night, and King An's Mansion did not report to the palace, but Empress Dowager Han got the news here as soon as possible.

It's not that she's gone extra today, but she didn't sleep at all last night.

Women's childbirth is like taking a turn before the ghost gate closes, some women can return to the yang, and some women can never go back.

Empress Dowager Han couldn't say what kind of result she preferred, but when she heard the news that Ji Xiaotang was about to give birth, she never closed her eyes again, and personally ordered that whenever there was a trace of feng shui grass in King An's Mansion, she would know immediately.

It is of great use for her to stay with Ji Xiaotang, if Ji Xiaotang dies now, her plan will be variable.

But I don't know when Ji Xiaotang himself became a threat to her. There is almost no empirical evidence, she instinctively thinks that Ji Xiaotang is a threat, or a great threat.

Ji Xiaotang's threat has even reached the level of being on par with Qin Lin.

That's right, Qin Lin's existence has always been like a man's back to her, and now, Ji Xiaotang has become another thorn in her back.

wants Ji Xiaotang to die, sweep away the danger she instinctively feels, let Ji Xiaotang live, and continue to be her pawn. These days, Empress Dowager Han has been hesitating between these two options almost every day.

After hesitating like this, Ji Xiaotang survived peacefully and gave birth to a child.

Even Empress Dowager Han can't help but admit that Ji Xiaotang's luck is really good.

With an heir in the Anwang Mansion, the Empress Dowager Han thought that she should be happy, because in this way, the Anwang Mansion could better balance the Su Wangfu, and her and Emperor Longqing's position would be more stable.

But when she heard the news of Ji Xiaotang's birth, Empress Dowager Han didn't feel any joy.

She couldn't sleep anymore, so she simply got up and freshened up, she knew that Qin Zhen would soon enter the palace to report the good news to her and Emperor Longqing.

Sure enough, when the Empress Dowager Han freshened up and dressed. A lieutenant came in to report, saying that Qin Zhen, the king of An, wanted to see him.

Sure enough, it came, Empress Dowager Han said in her heart. passed the word and asked Qin Zhen to go to Cining Palace to meet him.

As soon as Empress Dowager Han sat down on the main hall, Qin Zhen arrived.

Qin Zhen was draped in a big hat, and when he entered the door, he brought in a chill, but Qin Zhen had the brightest smile on his face. When Empress Dowager Han saw Qin Zhen's smile, she couldn't help but be stunned as she sat there.

Qin Zhen always smiled when he came to see her.

But such a smile. She hadn't seen it on Qin Zhen's face for many years.

When was the last time Qin Zhen laughed like this?

Empress Dowager Han furrowed her brows slightly, it seemed to be a very distant thing. At that time, the first emperor was still there, and Qin Zhen's biological ~ mother, that is, her cousin~ sister was also still there.

When Empress Dowager Han was slightly stunned, Qin Zhen had already stepped forward to salute her. and said the news that Ji Xiaotang gave birth to a child.

“…… I also ask the Queen Mother and Her Majesty to issue a decree. Xuan'er was officially named the prince of King An's mansion. ”

Qin Zhen not only came to report the good news to her, but also was in such a hurry to invite the prince.

Empress Dowager Han came back to her senses and was inexplicably a little depressed, she lost her mind too many times this morning, could it be ...... Is she really old?

"Queen Mother......" Qin Zhen was in front of the Empress Dowager Han, and he didn't see the Empress Dowager Han reply for a long time, so he reminded him loudly.

"Oh......" Empress Dowager Han came back to her senses completely, and finally a smile appeared on her face. That's great! …… When I heard the news that Xiaotang was about to give birth, I never closed my eyes again. I have been asking for the blessing of my ancestors and ancestors, so that Xiaotang will be safe and sound, and add another man to the royal family...... It seems that my fathers and fathers have heard my prayers......"

Empress Dowager Han's eyes were a little blue, and it seemed that she hadn't slept well.

Qin Zhen hurriedly saluted the Empress Dowager Han again.

"Xiaotang's mother and son can be safe, thanks to the blessing of the Queen Mother. I have thanked the Queen Mother for their mother and son. ”

And so he said that. Who is Xiaotang? She is your daughter-in-law, and I treat her like my own daughter. Your child is named Xuan'er? ”

"Yes." Qin Zhen nodded.

"Xuan'er is also my grandson...... our family, we haven't heard a baby crying for many years......" Empress Dowager Han said, looking at Qin Zhen with an earnest gaze.

Qin Zhen seemed to be immersed in joy, and did not understand the meaning of Empress Dowager Han's words.

At this time, a lieutenant official came in to report that Emperor Longqing was coming.

Emperor Longqing has rarely set foot in Cining Palace, and it is a unique thing to come so early today. Whether it was Empress Dowager Han or Qin Zhen, they all immediately understood that Emperor Longqing must have heard the good news from King An's Mansion, so he rushed over.

Sure enough, when Emperor Longqing came in surrounded by all the palace people, he had a rare happy smile on his face.

Emperor Longqing gave a salute to the Empress Dowager Han, and then received Qin Zhen's salute, so he helped Qin Zhen with both hands.

“…… Say hello to the fourth brother. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Qin Zhen's gaze and tone were a little hotter, "I have asked the Queen Mother to say goodbye here, and I will go to the Qianqing Palace to report to Your Majesty." ”

"I know." Emperor Longqing smiled, and a slight flush appeared on his pale face. "I couldn't wait, so I rushed over. Xiaotang's mother and son are okay? ”

"Thank Your Majesty Hongfu, Xiaotang's mother and son are safe." Qin Zhen helped Emperor Longqing to sit on the chair, "...... has been named Xuan'er, Xuan'er was born weighing seven pounds and two taels. ”

"It's called Xuan'er, isn't it? Good name! …… Seven pounds and two taels, what a fat boy! Emperor Longqing was very happy when he heard it.

"Seven catties and two taels, it's hard for Xiaotang." Empress Dowager Han then said with a smile.

Qin Zhen reported to her just now, but he didn't say it so specifically!

Empress Dowager Han looked at Qin Zhen and Emperor Longqing, and a complicated look flashed on her face.

“…… It is my first child with Xiaotang, the royal family Tianding, please Your Majesty and the Queen Mother to decree that Xuan'er will be the son of King An's mansion. In front of Emperor Longqing, Qin Zhen said his request again.

Emperor Longqing didn't look at Empress Dowager Han's face this time, so he nodded.

"You and Xiaotang's eldest son are naturally the sons of King An's Mansion. There are successors to King An's Mansion, and those idlers can't chew the root of their tongues anymore! Emperor Longqing said happily.

Qin Xuan is the prince of King An's mansion, which is not the slightest objection.

Empress Dowager Han was inexplicably a little uncomfortable in her heart, but she could only push the boat along the water.

"Fang Zhen'er told me, I'm still wondering if it's a delay for a year or two. Xuan'er is the son of the world, that's for sure. It's just that he's still young...... I'm also for Xuan'er's good. Empress Dowager Han said with a smile.

In the noble family, it is not uncommon for the eldest son to be born, but wait a few years to ask for the son. Some people are worried that although a child is born, he may not be able to stand still. Some people are worried that their children are small, and they have to wait until they grow up to be stronger in order to suppress the blessings of this world.

Empress Dowager Han's words that she was all for Xuan'er's good clearly showed her worries about Xuan'er.

Qin Zhen was inevitably a little unhappy in his heart, but there was no show on his face.

The Queen Mother is also worried. However, with the blessings of the Queen Mother and Her Majesty, Xuan'er will no longer be harmful. …… This is also my heart of loving wife and son, and I also ask the Queen Mother and Your Majesty to fulfill it. ”

If he does not immediately establish Qin Xuan as the son of King An's mansion, he will not be able to express his importance and deep love for Ji Xiaotang and his son.

"I understand it very well." Emperor Long Qing smiled and nodded, indicating that he understood Qin Zhen's thoughts very well.

Qin Zhen originally thought that entering the palace today would establish Xuan'er's identity, and wait until Xuan'er was full moon before there would be a formal will, but to his surprise, Emperor Longqing advocated and immediately issued a will, canonizing Qin Xuan as the prince of Anwangfu.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you Queen Mother." Qin Zhen was genuinely happy.

"In a few days, Xuan'er will be able to see someone, and I will be slightly better, so I will go and see Xuan'er. I don't know what Xuan'er, this fat boy looks like? Emperor Longqing and Qin Zhen came out of Cining Palace together, and said to Qin Zhen with a smile.

Qin Zhen gave birth to a son, and Emperor Longqing was so happy, almost as if he had added a son himself.

"Your Majesty~ Your body is important, after Xuan'er is full moon, Xiaotang and I will take him into the palace to see Your Majesty." Qin Zhen said.

Emperor Longqing immediately stood up and looked directly at Qin Zhen.

Qin Zhen's gaze didn't dodge in the slightest.

Emperor Longqing knew that what Qin Zhen had just said was not perfunctory, but sincere.

Comparing with Qin Yu's precedent, we can know how precious it is for Qin Zhen to be able to say such things and make such decisions.

"Good!" Emperor Longqing stretched out his hand, held Qin Zhen's hand and shook it.

"I'll send Your Majesty back to the palace." Qin Zhen said.

Emperor Longqing let go of Qin Zhen's hand and shook his head with a smile.

"I don't need you to send it, and there are not a few steps in total. You'd better hurry back and accompany Xiaotang and Xuan'er, and take good care of them, you know? Emperor Longqing's smile was warm, and his voice was low.

"Yes." Qin Zhen hurriedly agreed.

Watching Emperor Longqing's steps walk away, Qin Zhen turned around and walked out of the palace.

……

When Ji Xiaotang opened his eyes, he saw a lamp lit in the house. She hurriedly asked the people around her to serve, and then she realized that she had slept all day. (To be continued.) )