C16 Pregnant

The rain for a few days gradually stopped. The air was still filled with the fragrance of flowers mixed with mud. The stone slabs on the street were washed clean and shiny by the rain. Su Mann held the umbrella and walked into an inconspicuous inn.

"An upper room."

The waiter took the ingot of silver and smiled as he brought Su Mann to the second building. When he left, Su Mann called out to him from behind.

"Please help me invite a doctor."

The waiter was stunned. Seeing that the young master did not look like a sick person, he did not dare to ask any more questions. He nodded and left.

Su Mann changed her clothes and dressed herself up like a middle-aged woman. Not long after, there was a knock on the door. An old man with a wooden chest stood outside the door.

Su Mann covered her face and the doctor came in to diagnose her pulse. Not long after that, her tightly knitted brows gradually relaxed. She got up and cupped her fists towards Su Mann, "Congratulations Madam, this pulse seems to be happy."

Su Mann froze and her eyes gradually became vacant. The veil covered most of her face and the doctor was seriously writing down the prescription by the side and did not forget to remind her of some things that needed to be taken note of.

Su Mann was absent-minded and did not listen to what the doctor said. When she got up, she handed a silver ingot to the doctor and said, "You can leave, thank you very much."

After closing the door, she changed her clothes and returned to her previous elegant and elegant young master appearance. Then, she got up and went downstairs. Under the astonished gaze of the waiter, she quietly left.

It rained again on the road and her clothes were wet. She reached out and touched the rainwater on her face, which was a little cold. Suddenly, she looked up at the gloomy sky. Laughing loudly, the pedestrians on the roadside were confused and looked at her.

Suddenly, the cold rain was blocked and there was an oil-paper umbrella on top of her head. Behind her, there was a warm chest. Su Mann lowered her head and gently pushed the person behind her away and walked forward.

"Seven, don't let me worry. I know I can't stop you, but Qixuan is still young. Why are you torturing yourself like this? If you regret it, I will take you away now. I will never abandon you to the ends of the earth."

Su Mann turned around and touched Yuan Jin's face. Her cold fingertips stopped on his lips. She said in a very soft voice, "Jin, don't treat me well anymore. It's not worth it."

Yuan Jin felt an inexplicable pain in his heart. He used his other hand to press her hand closer to his face. That coldness seemed to freeze the blood.

"Seven, I will never leave you. Let me look at you from behind, okay?"

Su Mann put her hand down and said with a desolate smile, "Jin, look, it's raining."

Yuan Jin only looked at her and restrained the bitter smile on his lips.

She suddenly said, "Who will be the one to hide in this lonely and proud world? Why is it that they bloomed later? Why would the garden, the garden, and the frost be lonely? Is there any yearning for the Honggui Returner disease?"

" Seven has changed. She has seven orifices and a mind full of intelligence. As smart as you are, have you seen through her long ago? I understand. " He seemed to sigh, and a wisp of melancholy flashed across his face.

"It is easy to lie, but hard to lie to yourself. Maybe Seven's eyes have not seen clearly, but her heart is as clear as a mirror. Why don't you just admit it?"

Su Mann pushed aside the umbrella that blocked the rain for her and did not answer the last words. The white figure walked further and further in the rain. Yuan Jin did not chase after her. What he could give her was to silently protect her.

The moonlight was as clear as the moon and the roof was cold.

The Empress Dowager's 50th birthday was specially held at the grand banquet of the Glazed Tile Hall. Su Mann dragged her weak body after her illness but had no choice but to sit up straight.

Her eyes moved and casually swept across the people on the stage. The corners of her mouth was a smile that was not a smile. After drinking a cup of wine, there was the sound of silk and bamboo beside her ear and the fragrance was endless. A group of makeup palace maids were dancing in the hall, their long sleeves fluttering in the wind. As if she was dancing, the palace maid by her side once again leaned over to fill her cup with gold.

She lowered her head and saw that her face was full of smiles amidst the rippling golden waves. An indescribable coldness and disgust suddenly arose in her heart.

Amidst the shadows, she suddenly felt that someone was looking at her through the layers of clouds. She could not help but raise her head and coincidentally met King Jing's gaze in midair.

He sat upright on the opposite side with his short hair behind his back. His tall and straight face was handsome and handsome. His eyes were filled with a gentle and elegant aura. He saw Su Mann looking at him. He raised his glass and gave a toast from afar. Su Mann's cold eyes turned slightly and flowed to the side. Although her expression did not change, there was a more complicated look in her clear eyes.

The Empress Dowager was dressed in luxurious palace attire and her graceful manner was even more noble. At this time, her gaze fell on Su Mann from above and did not conceal her disgust at all.

Su Mann acted as if she did not notice and raised the wine cup in her hand to drink it all. Although the wine was good, she did not dare to be greedy. At this moment, she really wanted to get drunk. When she woke up, she was still under that colorful peach tree. The afterglow of the setting sun scattered down, and then warm hands patted her shoulders, "Seven, you fell asleep again. Did you dream of me?"

Her face was flushed red, and the cup was already empty. The palace maid behind her carried the wine pot forward, but was stopped by her. There was life in her stomach, and she had no choice but to do so.

The singing and dancing were thick and the concubines in the harem who loved to show off were competing in talent once again. Among them, there was naturally no lack of Xue Ruyu's zither. The Empress Dowager obviously liked her very much. She held her hand and smiled kindly as she continuously praised. However, her eyes flickered from time to time as she followed that hint of yellow.

The emperor did not seem to care. His young face was hidden in the crowd of beautiful girls. He was indifferent like a piece of cold jade. His eyes were indifferent, as if everything in front of him had nothing to do with him. And his entire soul was on the other side of the river that Yun Shen did not know about.

Su Mann only took a glance before she retracted her gaze. Suddenly, as if she had sensed something, she raised her eyes and met Jun Moxi's pair of bright and warm eyes. Immediately, she smiled slightly and shifted her gaze away.

Most of the people in the seats were astute and the atmosphere was thick. The official beside her smiled and said to Su Mann, "Lord Su's face is pale. Could it be that she had been too busy recently."

Before she could speak, someone added, "Of course. Lord Su has been working hard for the Emperor during the day and night. She needs to make up for her qi and blood." The officials at the side heard the sarcasm in his words and looked at Su Mann with disdain.

This person was called Sun Qi. Although his official position was not high, he was a relative of the Empress Dowager, so he had some power. However, Su Mann did not take it to heart and pretended not to know.

"Thank you for your concern, Lord Sun. I am fine."

Sun Qi's face was full of smiles when he heard that. He narrowed his eyes and said, "Lord Su is too polite. Who doesn't know that the Emperor is especially concerned about you. You need to recover your health and repay the Saint's kindness." After he finished speaking, he laughed loudly. The few people beside him also smiled in agreement.

Su Mann did not pay any more attention to him and picked up an Eight Treasure Duck. Before she put it into her mouth, her stomach rolled and even that little bit of alcohol smell just now surged up. She covered her mouth and retched. When the Palace people behind her saw this, they hurriedly handed over the tea cup.

Su Mann used the handkerchief to wipe the water stains on her lips and looked up to see everyone looking at her in unison. This was originally the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet and as an important official, she had to weigh the weight. Naturally, she would be the center of attention, and the way she lost her composure just now had indeed attracted the attention of these people.

The Empress Dowager's gaze was cold as she looked at her. It was clear that she was blaming her. Su Mann's eyes were light as she met her deep phoenix eyes that had experienced the vicissitudes of life. She bowed and cupped her hands, "This official lost his composure. Empress Dowager, please forgive me."

The Empress Dowager was calm and composed as she touched the finger cover on her hand, "Why would Aijia blame the Prime Minister for such a small matter? If the Prime Minister feels bad about it, then... Why not play a song for Aijia? Today is Aijia's birthday. This is a gift from the Prime Minister to Aijia. What do you think, Prime Minister? "

Su Mann lowered her eyes and replied, "Okay."

The scene instantly quieted down. Jun Moran also looked at her. His eyebrows twitched, obviously unhappy. He was the prime minister of a country. Su Mann had a mocking smile on her face when she heard that he had been appointed as the premier of a country. But it quickly disappeared into that light expression.

"Mother actually likes to listen to music. Why don't you let your son play for Mother? Prime Minister, in my opinion, it is better not to play. With your musical attainments, it is really not suitable for you to be in front of so many people..." King Jing stood up with a smile on his gentle face.

"Today is the mother's birthday. I did not prepare any gifts. Why don't you play a song for her?" After King Jing finished speaking, he took out the jade flute from his waist, not giving anyone room to refute.

The empress dowager's expression changed, but due to the situation, she could not flare up. She only tightly grabbed the chair with her right hand. She did not expect that her good son would also stand up for her.

Xue Ruyu's face was even more ashen. She originally wanted to deliberately see Su Mann unable to get off the stage in front of everyone but when she saw Jun Moxi helping her out, she moved her body and was just about to speak but was swept away by the Empress Dowager's cold gaze and could only stop yesterday.

Jun Moran, who was sitting at the main seat, took a look at Su Mann's relieved expression. He looked at her coldly and snorted, "Since King Jing has such a good mood, I believe that Mother will not reject it."

Although Jun Moxi was a general, he had a good appearance and was proficient in the zither, chess, and painting. The sound of the flute was also exceptional but he never played music easily. Everyone secretly sighed that tonight would be an eye-opener for them.

Su Mann cast a grateful look at him and then returned to her usual calm and collected look.

A clear and melodious voice reverberated in the hall. Jun Moxi stood there like an immortal. His brocade robe, which was the same color as the moonlight, added a bit of elegance to it. It was as elegant as snow, and he stood proudly on his own.

After waiting for the banquet to end with great difficulty, Su Mann propped herself up with her hands on the table. Her steps were a little unsteady. There was no other reason. It was indeed a bad thing to be greedy for drinks.

She raised the corner of her mouth and laughed self-deprecatingly. The red flush on her face due to the alcohol had added a touch of brilliance under the moonlight. Her hair became heavier and heavier. She held her forehead and narrowed her eyes. The shadows swayed and there was only one thought in her heart.

Bad. If I can't walk out, I will definitely not have a good ending.

However, at this moment, her body's weakness could not be controlled, so she sat down again and drank a cup of cool tea. Then, she felt that her vision had recovered a few strands of clarity, so she walked forward.

In front of the palace door, Jun Moxi stood on the railing with a flute in his hand. His robe fluttered in the night wind, and as the wind blew, he seemed like an immortal.

"I'll send you back."

Su Mann almost did not have the time to see the person in front of her clearly. He had already quickly stepped forward to support her. It seemed to be a matter of course. Of course, she had always concealed her identity. Thus, the officials passing by only treated the actions between the two as normal.

"Your Highness, this official does not mind. I thank Your Highness for helping me out just now." Su Mann stabilized her body and cupped her hands in a salute.

Jun Moxi felt the news of the temperature on his hand and a slight disappointment flashed across his eyes.

"Lord Su is unable to drink. This king happened to be on the way, so I will send you on your way." He was still worried.

Su Mann frowned. The dizziness was getting heavier and heavier, but her rationality had not yet disappeared. King Jing Prefecture and Prime Minister Mansion were one east and one south, but he insisted that it was on the way. Sigh.

"Thank you, Your Highness, but this official has already ordered the people in the manor to wait outside the palace. This official thanks Your Highness for your good intentions." Since you can't give what you want, I can't bring you any hope from the start.

Jun Moxi could only watch helplessly as that floating black dot in his eyes turned into a black dot and disappeared.

Su Mann sat in the carriage. The sound of the wheels rolling could be heard clearly, but her consciousness gradually fell into a daze. Her body had not recovered to begin with, and with the effects of the alcohol, she could not help but feel extremely tired.

The strong bumpy ride woke her up. The carriage suddenly stopped, and then there was the sound of fighting outside the carriage.