bayedsolid Chapter 448 Everyone's waiting for a piece of the pie
Chapter 448 Everyone's waiting for a piece of the pie
"Let me go!" Dongfang Jin gently punched his shoulder. "Go to the Spirit Stone Cave and pick a Spirit-Nourishing Fruit first."
Ruyi said that if you take Yunling Fruit during early pregnancy, your child will be immune to all poisons after birth.
When my cousin's wife was pregnant with the prince, she had already been eating the Spirit-Nourishing Fruit for four months.
I wasn't there when she was pregnant with the second prince, and I didn't give her the Spirit-Nourishing Fruit. This time, it can't be too late.
Gu Chenglin lowered his head and kissed her forehead, his voice low and husky: "Take a shower first, then I'll go."
His wife says her cousin is unkind, but she always thinks of them.
Despite his small stature, he cares deeply about the entire world.
No wonder my father-in-law and father said that their daughter-in-law was a woman, and if she were a man, even the emperor cousin wouldn't sleep soundly.
The brother-in-law is right. His wife is a descendant of the Cang family and has a heaven-and-earth pact with her cousin, the emperor.
He sleeps more soundly than anyone else in the world.
But Ruyi's claim of elevating the nation's fortunes is easier said than done.
This isn't the world my wife lives in, and the technology isn't advanced here either.
They can't even make the most basic electric light. Five years have passed, and the Longwei people still haven't found a coal mine.
The tribute from Cangmo Kingdom alone could only supply the imperial palace, let alone reach every household.
Although the Eastern Kingdom has undergone tremendous changes compared to the past, it is still far from what they imagined.
Apart from the complete submission of the Southern Qiang Kingdom, the other kingdoms only signed peace treaties.
Only the Eagle Clan and the Cangmo Kingdom abide by this treaty.
If the emperor's cousin wants to completely conquer and unify the country, he probably still has a long way to go.
Dongfang Jin pinched Gu Chenglin's ear: "By the way, have you prepared the Mid-Autumn Festival gift for your cousin?"
If that's not enough, I'll move a few pots of each of the kumquat, cherry, pomegranate, and grape plants I previously planted in the Ruyi Realm.
Five years later, the neighboring countries came to Donglin again, this time mostly young princes from various countries.
Ta Xue said that those people were going to challenge Donglin Kingdom at the banquet, so it seemed that they had come prepared.
It's clear that their true intentions were not what they seemed.
"Okay, I'll bring a few of each kind over then."
"Putting those potted plants in the banquet hall will definitely make my cousin look good."
Gu Chenglin chuckled softly, his forehead pressed against hers. In the warm yellow light of the bathroom, their figures intertwined, creating a picture as sweet as honey.
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The front hall of Jinxiu Residence.
After the imperial physicians finished examining the Empress's pulse, they exchanged glances, nodded, and then knelt down on the ground with a "whoosh."
The head physician, Chu, spoke with barely suppressed joy: "Congratulations, Your Majesty! Her Majesty's pregnancy is stable, and the imperial heir is healthy!"
Congratulations echoed throughout the room, with several dukes following suit.
Cang Lingyuan looked at the kneeling officials, his eyes slightly burning, and said "good" three times.
His voice was full of excitement: "A reward! Today is a day of great joy for everyone, and there will be a generous reward!"
He raised his hand and pressed his cuff, his fingertips trembling slightly—who could have imagined that the empress, who was over thirty-seven years old, would become pregnant again?
He had thought he would never have a legitimate son to inherit the throne, but Heaven had bestowed such joyous news upon him—this was the Empress's third pregnancy.
"Aunt, is my cousin here?" Cang Lingyuan suddenly turned his head, his eyes searching through the crowd.
Before the words were finished, soft footsteps could be heard from behind the screen.
Dongfang Yuan, supported by her maid Dai An, walked out slowly, a warm smile on her face: "Yuan'er, don't be anxious."
According to Xiaoxian, Xiaojin'er learned that Ayun was pregnant, so she went back to get some things to help with the pregnancy.
After saying that, she raised her hand to straighten the gold embroidery on her cuffs, her tone carrying a hint of familiar intimacy, "Please don't worry, A-Yun is in good health and the pregnancy is very stable."
Cangnan rests...
This caused his daughter to bleed profusely again!
Every time his daughter encounters these people, she suffers a great deal of pain.
Upon hearing this, Cang Lingyuan's tense shoulders finally relaxed a bit, and he bowed to Dongfang Yuan to express his gratitude: "Thank you for your concern, Aunt. I will remember your kindness, cousin."
He was very curious about what treasure his cousin would bring out this time, and he was quite looking forward to it.
Cang Nanxi, who was standing to the side, pulled himself back to reality, but gently waved his hand. Although his expression was indifferent, a trace of gentleness flashed in his eyes.
He looked at the emperor's nephew and said, "She has plenty of good things there. She's willing to give them to you, so just accept them."
Then, he raised his hand and pinched the bridge of his nose, seemingly somewhat helpless, "Besides, we're all family, and you're her cousin."
It's only right to give your offspring some good things.
Oriental kite...
Something about her husband's words seemed off.
But upon closer listening, I didn't find anything wrong with it.
Finally, my gaze fell on my father, and when he saw the gaze directed at him, he actually closed his eyes.
This is……
The Duke of Zhenguo sat to one side, his gaze shifting between Cang Nanxi and his princess, and he shook his head and sighed softly to himself.
I've seen fathers who cause trouble, but I've never seen someone help others to deliberately harm their daughter.
Sunlight streamed in through the stained glass window, softening the features of the iron-willed Prince Dun.
The seemingly cold and stern father was actually full of indulgence, which made even an outsider like him feel sorry for the girl and think, "She was born into the wrong family."
This father is practically the biggest accomplice!
But he also had high hopes; if he was lucky, he might get some too.
The Imperial Tutor held his teacup, sipping leisurely, based on his understanding of that girl over the years.
Since Her Majesty the Empress is pregnant this time, the things she brings out will definitely be rare and precious treasures.
Well, he stopped talking and just said one word: wait!
He believed that everyone present must have received something from the girl.
That girl's vision and perspective are far beyond what ordinary people like them can compare to.
Over the years, I've traveled with her everywhere, and the food we've eaten has all been "divine" delicacies.
His once gray hair is now jet black, and the wrinkles on his face have diminished considerably.
The Duke of Fuguo was also holding a teacup, but he was tilting his head and talking to his brother-in-law, the Duke of Rongguo.
But the smile on her face made it easy to guess that she was also looking forward to seeing what good things Dongfang Jin could bring out.
Everyone's waiting to get a piece of the pie.
Duke Su saw through their little schemes and finally focused his attention on his father-in-law and niece.
Seeing her father-in-law close his eyes and ignore her, the little niece looked bewildered.
I silently felt a pang of sympathy for that girl, Dongfang Jin.
Those of you here are practically family, thanks to the late emperor.
Furthermore, the Jun family was framed by that old scoundrel Zheng Sihan and forced to leave the capital, so they did not maintain close contact with each other.
The reason they are now moving around so frequently is firstly because these old guys have retired from the court and no longer participate in court affairs unless there are major events.
Secondly, because Dongfang Jin holds an important position among them.
……
Just as Gu Chenglin pulled Dongfang Jin in, the banquet was about to begin.
Dongfang Jin handed the jade box to the Empress: "Sister-in-law, eat this."
Helian Jingyun took the jade box, her face full of curiosity. What could possibly be contained in a jade box? "What is this?"
Dongfang Jin said nonchalantly, "You ate the Spirit-Nourishing Fruit once when you were pregnant with Linchuan."
Upon hearing this, Helian Jingyun paused, then excitedly exclaimed, "Is this the one I ate with my aunt in Lingwu Village last time?"
She remembered that the fruit was crystal clear, melted in her mouth, and left a warm sensation flowing through her limbs after she ate it; it was a wonderful thing.
Thinking it over, he opened the jade box, picked up the Spirit-Nourishing Fruit, and quickly put it into his mouth.
My cousin once said that the Spirit-Nourishing Fruit cannot be left outside for too long; if it is exposed to air for too long, it will disappear into the air.
Everyone...
I haven't even seen what the Spirit-Nourishing Fruit looks like yet.
How could you have eaten it so quickly?
Even just smelling it would be nice.
Cang Lingyuan looked at Dongfang Jin with a wronged expression: "Cousin, your cousin didn't get to eat any last time."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the room looked at Dongfang Jin, their eyes filled with the words "want to eat".