Every day when Xuanyuan Mo visited the Imperial Concubine’s palace, he could see glaring marks on her neck, wrists, and even her chin.
The Imperial Concubine, on the other hand, looked at him shyly, as if saying, “Isn’t this all your doing?”
He felt terribly wronged because he had nothing to do with it.
As he ate the meal that didn’t taste as good as before, he couldn’t ignore the marks on the stunning beauty’s fair neck in front of him. He gripped his chopsticks tightly, forcefully grabbing food, chewing with all his might.
“Ah Mo, are you unhappy?”
Hearing the concerned words, Xuanyuan Mo’s expression softened. But when he looked at her, he couldn’t ignore those glaring marks, so he quickly averted his gaze.
“No, just some matters from the court.”
Upon hearing this, Tang Guo didn’t ask further. After all, it was taboo for women in the harem to interfere with state affairs.
She buried her head in her food, savoring it with great pleasure. Watching this green hat king endure his frustration every day always lifted her spirits, and when she was in a good mood, her appetite improved.
During the day, the green hat king was there to amuse her and provide for her food and clothing. At night, she had her lover to serve her. There was no time more enjoyable than this.
Feeling so happy, Tang Guo ate two bowls of rice, causing Xuanyuan Mo, who had little appetite, to glare with red eyes.
“The Imperial Concubine’s appetite has been quite good lately?”
Tang Guo wiped the corner of her mouth and smiled, “Yes, my appetite has been getting better and better lately. Without realizing it, I’ve eaten more. Ah Mo, you don’t mind, do you?” With a pitiful expression, who could bear to blame her for eating more?
Xuanyuan Mo’s heart tightened. Although he rarely paid attention to the harem, he knew that a woman’s sudden increase in appetite could be a sign of pregnancy.
Thinking of this, his expression changed. He allowed Xuanyuan Mie to possess this woman, but he certainly didn’t want her to bear Xuanyuan Mie’s child. If she were truly pregnant, it would be a lifelong shame that could never be washed away.
“How is the Imperial Concubine’s health lately?”
“I’m quite well,” Tang Guo’s lips curled up. The green hat king must have figured something out.
Xuanyuan Mo, with a face full of concern and affection, said, “But I’m still worried. Let’s have the imperial physician come and take a look.” Without waiting for Tang Guo to respond, he had Eunuch Li summon the imperial physician.
Before long, the imperial physician arrived to take Tang Guo’s pulse.
Xuanyuan Mo stood to the side, his face solemn, clenching his fists. It better not be what he thought. Just the thought of the possibility made his heart feel stifled.
“Her Highness, the Imperial Concubine, has been in good health recently, and the cold in her body has greatly diminished,” the old imperial physician squinted, stroking his beard and nodding repeatedly, “It seems Her Highness has been following my previous advice and has been taking good care of herself.”
Tang Guo’s lips curved slightly, “Yes, I’ve been paying close attention to these matters lately. Every day, I even have someone specifically massage my legs. Their technique is quite good, and the service has been most enjoyable.”
“That person deserves a reward,” Xuanyuan Mo remarked.
“They’ve already been rewarded. Naturally, someone who serves me well deserves a good reward,” Tang Guo said with a smile. Mei Lan, who was bowing her head beside them, wished she could bury her head in her stomach. Her heart trembled—Your Highness, isn’t this a bit too bold?
Xuanyuan Mo casually asked the imperial physician, “Aside from these, is there anything else?”
“Her Highness, the Imperial Concubine, is in perfect health. Rest assured, Your Majesty.”
Xuanyuan Mo breathed a sigh of relief. That was good.
But this matter was now on his mind. The Imperial Concubine must not bear Xuanyuan Mie’s child. The Imperial Concubine was merely a shield for Ningxiang.
Once the Tang family falls and the An family rises, with Ningxiang becoming his empress, the Imperial Concubine would be useless. He absolutely couldn’t allow her to bear a child that wasn’t his.
Xuanyuan Mie: I’m the one who received the reward, silly little brother. Surprised? Unexpected?
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Thank you for translating this novel ❤️❤️
Thanks for the update