Chapter 145 – Qing Transmigration Tale (54)
The autumn on the grass lands were very short. It seemed that it was just a few days but they had to use braziers at night. Si Ye could get off the bed now, and move around the tent, not able to go outside, fearing that the cold autumn wind outside would make Si Ye ill again. They had to persist in carrying out the palace physician’s orders.
The guards managed to find sweet potatoes from somewhere. Lin Yu Tong changed them for the sweet potatoes in her pocket space, buried them in the brazier, and soon, a sweet scent floated out.
Outside, the autumn wind blew loudly at the dried grass. Lin Yu Tong took off the cloak, got on the bed, hugged a hot water bottle and wrapped a blanket around her.
Si Ye was sitting up in bed, looking at the government reports from the capital. Seeing her come over, he said, “You have not eaten your sweet potatoes yet?”
“There needs to be some more time until they are ready.” Lin Yu Tong climbed over to lean against him. “One will only feel comfortable eating things that are in season.”
Si Ye smiled at her. “You only say such things because you want to eat sweet potatoes right now. In the past, who was it that just ate green spouts in the winter, and even fussed about with fruits?”
Lin Yu Tong choked. She could not argue against this. She did have an yearning. But was this not to find a suitable excuse to bring out the things in the pocket space for you to eat? “I wonder who I am doing this for?”
Si Ye smiled. “Your little tempers have grown. Ye knows this is for Ye, just for Ye.”
These words were so fake to hear! But what to do when such an affectionate tone was so touching?
Lin Yu Tong felt that she was beginning to stir.
Si Ye turned to look and found Lin Yu Tong looking at him with bright eyes. Her hands were mischievously pulling at his belt, twisting it up.
He immediately understood and smiled. “What? You want to take advantage of Ye?”
“Are you able?” Lin Yu Tong pulled his sleeve. After recovering from a major illness, he was very weak.
But she asked the question without any skill at all.
Si Ye immediately glared. Even if he was not able, he had to be able! Otherwise, people would have an incorrect opinion.
“Then you try, and see if Ye is able or not?” Si Ye bent down and bit Lin Yu Tong’s ear.
The increasing scent of the sweet potatoes filled the tent. Lin Yu Tong could only hear Si Ye’s teasing tone, “…… Is Ye capable…… Hmm?”
Lin Yu Tong was soaked in sweat. “Ye…… No more…… My sweet potatoes are cooked.”
This reason…… Si Ye laughed.
Out of consideration for health, they did not dare to do too much. They retreated early and rested.
Starting that night, Si Ye would occasionally look at her and laugh. She did not know what he was laughing about.
But Lin Yu Tong did not dare to truly tempt him to do anything. Recovering was the most important goal.
In the autumn, the yellow grasses were very desolate. After Si Ye was able to start moving, the two would spend half a day walking hand in hand outside.
They did not have a destination. Sometimes, they would not even talk. But Lin Yu Tong felt very peaceful.
“How good it will be if we can just continue like this,” Lin Yu Tong softly said, gripping Si Ye’s arm.
Si Ye bent down and brushed her hair behind her ear. “There are more days in the future. We will slowly walk along like this.”
When the emperor sent a decree for Si Ye to return to the capital, it had started snowing.
“You miss the children, we can return quickly,” Si Ye said, putting the emperor’s edict to the side.
Lin Yu Tong missed Hong Zhao but thinking of traveling, she said, “I fear we will not be fast at all.” Then she looked down at her belly. If she was right, she was pregnant.
Si Ye’s gaze followed Lin Yu Tong’s gaze to her belly. He was a bit shocked. He thought that his essence may have been damaged by his illness. But just once, and Princess Consort got pregnant.
He immediately stood up, seeming to have strength in his body. “Su Pei Sheng, call the palace physician in.”
Su Pei Sheng was outside. Hearing to call the palace physician, his first reaction was that something was wrong with Si Ye. But after running two steps, he remembered that it had been Si Ye who shouted. While he was not very strong, he did not sound like he was ill. Was it the princess consort?
His thoughts kept on moving but he did not dare to be slow, hurriedly calling the palace physician.
The palace physicians heard they were being summoned at this time, and their hearts skipped a beat. The emperor’s edict had arrived. If Si Ye was not well, could the emperor punish his son? They would be the people to be punished.
So, they did not dare to delay at all and hurried into Si Ye’s tent.
They saw Si Ye was in a cloak, walking about, while Princess Consort was leaning on a cushion, slightly embarrassed.
Si Ye waved a hand for them to come over.”Assess Princess Consort.”
Was Princess Consort not feeling well? She did not look so.
Huang Sheng went over with a grave expression. This princess consort was not just different in Si Ye’s heart, even the emperor remembered her. She had ridden three days and nights. Just the fact that her sons were keeping the emperor company was a special thing.
So he was very serious and lightly put a hand on the other’s wrist covered with a handkerchief. Then he switched for another hand. It was a long time before he looked up and said calmly, “Congratulations, Fourth Prince, Princess Consort is pregnant, just a month.”
As expected!
Si Ye immediately smiled. “Su Pei Sheng, reward!”
Su Pei Sheng’s jaw had almost dropped to the floor. Princess Consort was almost thirty now. Even though she appeared very young, in her early twenties, but in reality, she was not young at all.
He did not dare to daze for too long, and hurriedly responded. Then he remembered that they had to be careful when traveling.
Si Ye looked at Lin Yu Tong’s belly. “This time, no matter if it is an a-ge or a gege, it will be good.”
Right now, he had four sons and one daughter. He would treasure this child regardless of the gender.
The key was this was a di child.
Lin Yu Tong laughed wryly.In these two years, she did not dare to get pregnant. But, just one time without protection, and she got pregnant.
The carriage was very comfortable. Lying on the couch, she would snuggle up in the soft blanket, warm and not shaken by the carriage. They traveled for half a month before reaching the capital.
The two immediately went to the palace. Si Ye went to see the emperor. Lin Yu Tong went to Yonghe Palace to get Hong Zhao.
“Eniang!” Hong Zhao saw Lin Yu Tong and ran over to hug her. “You do not want me?”
Lin Yu Tong felt heartsore. However, luckily the boy still knew his eniang.
“How will I not want you?” Lin Yu Tong picked up the chubby boy. “Eniang missed you, did you miss Eniang?”
“You lie.” Hong Zhao pouted, feeling very wronged.
Lin Yu Tong was full of sadness. “Eniang did not lie to you, truly missed you. Once A-ma got better, we returned. We did not go home, we came first to get you. Did you listen to Niangniang?”
“Yes.” Hong Zhao hugged Lin Yu Tong’s neck and did not let go, seeming to fear that she would leave him again. “We return home together.”
“Yes, return home together,” Lin Yu Tong responded. Then she smiled apologetically at Consort De.
Consort De pointed at Hong Zhao. “A heartless wolf.”
Then she asked about Si Ye’s illness. Lin Yu Tong told her.
After a while, Si Ye came. After a serious illness, he had to pay his respects to Eniang.
He bowed and Consort De called him to sit. He first reached to hold Hong Zhao. “You are pregnant. Do not keep on holding him.”
Hong Zhao was very happy seeing it was A-maand did not know that his a-ma had disdained him for a moment.
Consort De was a bit surprised and joyful. Her gaze landed on Lin Yu Tong’s belly. “Since you are pregnant, you cannot be so careless.”
Lin Yu Tong smiled embarrassedly. “It is fine. How old is Hong Zhao? How heavy can he be?”
Hong Zhao heard Eniang call his name, and joyfully responded. He looked inquiringly at Lin Yu Tong. “Return home now?”
Si Ye laughed, holding the chubby boy.
They did not stay long in Yonghe Palace before leaving. They just returned to the establishment to pick up the children, and went directly to the garden.
She did not know what he said to the emperor. In any case, this person looked like he was just going to continue his recovery.
Just after they settled, notes came from the imperial princes, the members of the imperial family, and his retainers. Si Ye flipped through them on the bed, a cup of hot tea in his hand.
What to say about Si Ye’s expression? Lin Yu Tong felt that there was some scorn.
The next morning, it was snowing. Si Ye wanted to take the entire family to admire the snow when the servants came to report that Fourteenth Prince had come, and was insisting on seeing Si Ye.
“Call him in.” Si Ye sat on the warm bed stove in the outer room and did not move. It seemed that he was not going to receive the other in his study.
Lin Yu Tong had no way but to hide in the inner room.
“Fourth Brother, I know you are angry with me, but I did not recommend Nian Geng Yao to Eighth Brother. The scum tricked me as well.” Fourteen’s voice sounded very angry.
Si Ye sneered. He thought, you did not recommend him to Eight because you wanted Nian Geng Yao for your own use. However, with your abilities and cunning, you are not able to control Nian Geng Yao at all, and the other managed to plot against you. Now, you got tricked, and you want to complain about the injustice, what did you do before this? “You come to find Ye for what? You want Ye to sort out this former servant for you? You can do it yourself to vent your anger.”
Fourteen looked in shock at Si Ye. “Fourth Brother, if I sort out this servant, you will not mind?”
“Disloyal once, will never be used. Ye does not want such a servant.” Si Ye spoke ruthlessly.
Fourteen took a deep breath. “Since Fourth Brother has said this, then I know. You just watch.”
Si Ye watched Fourteen leave and then put down the teacup.
Sort out? Who will sort out who? However, Fourteen had the advantage of status and Nian Geng Yao would not be able to benefit.
Lin Yu Tong thought, this ye managed to get two people he disliked to start fighting with a few words. On this, he truly had inherited it from Kangxi.
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