The Empress Dowager shook her head, her words filled with guilt: “You are a good child. I have treated you like this, and you are not angry. It is because I have been too prejudiced against you in the past.”
The Empress Dowager then took out something she had prepared beforehand and personally put it on Xu Lingyi.
“These are Buddhist prayer beads that I have been worshipping for over ten years. I obtained them from a master who said that wearing them regularly can ward off disasters. I am giving them to you because I only found out today that you are pregnant. I didn’t know before, and you have suffered a lot of injustices. So you must accept them as my apology.”
Xu Lingyi looked at His Majesty, and the Empress Dowager noticed.
“You don’t need to worry about the Emperor. This is what I want to give you. The Emperor can’t control it. You are the imperial family’s lucky star. I am blessed to have a daughter-in-law like you. You can tell me whatever you want, and I will get it for you. Even if the Emperor bullies you, just tell me, and I will definitely teach him a lesson so that you will never suffer any more grievances in the future.”
The Empress Dowager’s words were too exaggerated, so Xu Lingyi could only shake her head. If she admitted it, it would seem too ostentatious.
The Empress Dowager held Xu Lingyi’s hand and carefully inquired about her symptoms over the past few days. Knowing that she sometimes had difficulty eating, she took the initiative to speak.
“When I was pregnant with the Emperor, it was the same for me. My nanny made me a kind of dessert that was very appetizing. I will make it for you myself tomorrow. You can try it.”
The Empress Dowager was so old that Xu Lingyi dared not trouble her. If the Empress Dowager were to have any health problems, she could not bear the responsibility.
“Your Majesty, I appreciate your kindness, but I feel bad about having you cook for me. Why don’t you give the recipe to my nanny instead?”
The Emperor nodded in agreement: “Mother, it’s best not to take any action now. The most important thing for you is to take good care of your health and take your medicine on time. So when the prince is born, you will be able to hold him.”
When the Empress Dowager heard about the prince, her smile widened.
“Good. I feel much better today, as the gloom in my heart has been swept away. This is all thanks to De Fei. Without De Fei, I would not be so at ease. Your Majesty must take good care of De Fei. No matter how busy you are with state affairs, you must take care of De Fei.”
The Empress Dowager was now worried that things in the inner palace had not been properly dealt with.
“We need to increase manpower around Gui Fei to keep a close eye on her and prevent her from having any more evil intentions. As for Li Guiren, she should be put to death immediately. The Emperor should also punish Gui Fei’s father and brothers as a warning. Have I heard that there are treacherous servants around De Fei?”
Xu Lingyi nodded.
“That servant will be beaten to death with sticks, and all the servants in De Fei’s palace should be made to witness the execution as a warning to others.”
The Empress Dowager looked at Xu Lingyi and said affectionately, “The Emperor doesn’t know much about the inner palace. I was unwell before, so I haven’t been managing the palace affairs. The inner palace still needs to be cleaned up again.”
Xu Lingyi nodded. There were still some servants in her palace who had been assigned by the Imperial Household Department.
“That is exactly what I intend to do.”
The Emperor nodded.
“I will handle this matter personally, and I will certainly not allow any disloyal servants to remain in the palace.”
The fact that the Empress Dowager had not been involved in palace affairs for many years did not mean that her abilities had declined.
“Thank you for your trouble, Mother.” The Emperor nodded. He had been planning to do this himself, but now that the Empress Dowager was coming in person, he decided not to interfere.
“Minghua will not be allowed to enter the palace for the time being.” The Empress Dowager completely agreed with the Emperor’s decision.
“She is too stubborn and impulsive. If she enters the palace, something might happen. Let her stay in the princess’s residence. In short, De Fei, don’t worry, I will not let Minghua target you again.”
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