The Beloved Imperial Consort

Chapter 83

"Are you tired?" Half hugging half carrying, Zhong Zheng Lin took Mu Xi Yao back to Danruo Courtyard.

"Qie's alright. This baby is much more well-behaved than when qie expected Cheng Qing." Mu Xi Yao leaned against Zhong Zheng Lin's bosom and let him stroke gently her belly.

"After establishing the residence, bendian will depart to the province of Shu. When the time arrives, bendian most likely won't be able to make it in time for your childbirth." Zhong Zheng Lin's brows were knitted deeply, particularly worried. Last time when Mu Xi Yao went to labor, he was there to oversee everything. Nothing was to be concerned about. This time, the inner yard was more complex due to new members. In addition, there was the pawn of House of Duke An Guo lurking in the shadow. He Lian Min Min couldn't possibly look after Mu Xi Yao wholeheartedly. As a result, the little woman would be in a vulnerable position. Furthermore, she was going to give birth to a child. Mu Xi Yao was in a very dangerous situation.

"How about sending you to Mu residence when bendian leaves? At the time, sir Mu should have already arrived at Shengjin and taken the post."

"No. If House of Duke of Anguo was going to make a move, as soon as qie leaves the prince's residence, nothing would hold them back. How about discussing this matter with mother-consort? Qie will go to her place half a month before the childbirth and inconvenience her for a few days."

Zhong Zheng Lin frowned. Consort Shu's palace appeared to be safe. In fact, each palace had their moles planted there. If noble consort used the opportunity to put her hands on Mu Xi Yao, they would be defenseless.

"This arrangement is inappropriate. There are noble consort's spies in mother-consort's palace."

Mu Xi Yao gritted her teeth. Did Zhong Zheng Lin not pluck the moles? Could it be he wanted to turn the tables on them?

If noble consort wanted to secretly make a move, she needed to, at least, be able to not get herself implicated! Mu Xi Yao's lips curled up into a crafty smile. She was very happy to pull someone into the water.

In the evening, Zhong Zheng Lin went to Chanruo Courtyard to accompany He Lian Min Min and have a meal with her. The two behaved according to propriety, no word was exchanged between them. He Lian Min Min inwardly took note that Zhong Zheng Lin consumed only a bit of bamboo shoots. He didn't touch the special heat-relieving soup she has prepared. She became anxious inside.

"Your Highness, does the soup not suit your taste?" If his Highness doesn't get accustomed to food in Chanruo Courtyard, things would be anything but reassuring for her.

"In the afternoon, bendian used a bit more of the soup. These are enough for the moment." Zhong Zheng Lin was a man, after all. He didn't understand a woman's mind. The only person he cared about, Mu Xi Yao, was someone who spoke whatever was on her mind. If she didn't want to talk, she would give him an attitude. He need not to deliberately figure her out. However, He Lian Min Min who was sitting opposite him wasn't as easy-going as Mu Xi Yao. She could only bury inside the heart all of her unpleasant feelings.

In Danruo Courtyard, he ate comfortably and drank more of the soup. In her place, however, he took only a few bites and already lost appetite. He Lian Min Min thought she could control her emotions and remain cool-headed. Only when did things happen did she realize that she had overestimated herself. He was clearly in the Chanruo Courtyard. Yet, everywhere was that woman's shadow! Holding back the grievances she was feeling inside the heart, He Lian Min Min got up and attended to Zhong Zheng Lin with freshening up.

After the two properly tidied themselves, He Lian Min Min served tea and sat beside Zhong Zheng Lin. She seemed to wish to speak something but hesitated.