Phi-Fic Chapter 908 Assassination Attack at the Border?
Chapter 908 Assassination Attack at the Border?
That evening, the whole family naturally had a reunion dinner together.
There were four tables set up in the flower hall, and the second wife and Mu Xinyan and her husband had all returned.
At the main table, there was no special distinction between men and women; Li Shi, Mu Xin Nuan, and Duanmu Qing were all at this table.
"Brother-in-law, I'm leaving tomorrow. Why don't you get drunk tonight? I've known you for so long, but I've never seen you drunk before."
To lighten the mood, Mu Qingxuan boldly teased the Emperor.
Duanmu Chuze smiled faintly, "Ah Xuan, if I get drunk, won't I have to stay at the Mu residence? Are you thinking of having the Emperor Emeritus send people to demolish the Mu residence?"
There's an early court session tomorrow. If he really gets drunk here, the retired emperor will definitely set this place on fire.
Mu Xin Nuan had also composed herself. "Ah Xuan, you're always so disrespectful. In public, he's the Emperor, the supreme ruler of the land; in private, he's your brother-in-law. How can you be so rude?"
Mu Qingxuan smiled dismissively, "Sister, you used to always side with us brothers, but now you only side with brother-in-law. You really don't care about us anymore."
After saying that, he placed a hand on his heart, looking very distressed.
Mu Qingxuan's actions naturally elicited chuckles from the people in the hall.
Mu Qingyuan understood his elder brother's intention and raised his wine cup. "Your Majesty, brother-in-law, my elder brother is right. You are the Emperor, but you are also our brother-in-law. It is only natural for a brother-in-law to toast his brother-in-law, isn't it?"
Duanmu Chuze raised an eyebrow. This kid, though young, is getting bolder and bolder.
"Very well, since you two brothers are toasting me, how can I not drink?"
Lady Li hurriedly advised, "Your Majesty, please don't listen to these two little monkeys. You are the supreme ruler, and you must not drink too much alcohol, lest you harm your health."
After that incident, the atmosphere in the flower hall became a bit more cheerful.
Mu Xin Nuan looked at Duanmu Qing, who seemed a little listless. She was holding chopsticks but hadn't eaten much, and there seemed to be some fatigue in her eyes.
"Qing'er, what's wrong? Is the food not to your liking?"
Mu Xin Nuan whispered, "If it's not to your liking, just tell the kitchen to make it again. Don't make yourself suffer."
Li, who was sandwiched between the two of them, looked over when she heard this. "What's wrong? Don't you like it?"
Duanmu Qing shook her head, then said with a strange expression, "No, I just can't eat."
Everyone naturally assumed that she couldn't eat because she was reluctant to part with Mu Qingxuan.
But Mu Xin Nuan was different.
She was a doctor, and seeing that her expression seemed a bit off, she immediately got up and went to her side, took her hand, and took her pulse.
"elder sister?"
"do not move."
Startled by her stern voice, Duanmu Qing truly dared not move. It was the first time she'd ever felt that her elder sister, the Empress, could be so harsh.
"You silly girl, you're pregnant and you didn't even know?"
Duanmu Qing was taken aback, then blushed slightly and whispered, "Well, I've been busy packing for my husband these past few days, so I didn't notice." She then abruptly looked up and stood up abruptly, "Sister, what did you say? I'm pregnant?"
When Li, who was standing to the side, saw this, she realized that this was no small matter!
"Oh dear, slow down! She's pregnant now, so be careful. Someone, quick, go and tell the kitchen to prepare some light and appetizing dishes. Also, tell the kitchen that from now on, the young mistress's meals should be prepared separately."
"Yes, ma'am."
Mu Qingxuan was still holding chopsticks in one hand, completely bewildered.
Mu Qingyuan found his expression quite amusing. "Big brother, what are you thinking? Your sister-in-law is pregnant; you should be happy!"
Mu Qingyang reacted quickly, immediately walking around to Duanmu Qing's side and asking, "Sister-in-law, are you pregnant with a baby too?"
Duanmu Qing blushed and nodded, then secretly glanced at Mu Qingxuan. Seeing that he was still in a daze and looked silly, she couldn't help but find it a little funny.
"This is wonderful news! Alright, Qing'er will have to work hard in the days to come."
Duanmu Qing shook her head shyly, "Mother, please don't say that."
The atmosphere was initially somewhat somber, but now, with the joyous news of Duanmu Qing's pregnancy, everyone in the flower hall is all smiles.
Even Mu Xin Nuan smiled for a while, and the relief and joy in her eyes finally put Duanmu Chu Ze at ease.
"Don't worry, Ah Xuan. While you're at the border, I'll take care of things at home. My mother and I will make sure they are safe and sound."
"Okay, thank you very much, sister. Qing'er, you, hehe, you must take good care of yourself from now on."
That evening, after returning to Chengqian Palace, Mu Xin Nuan was still somewhat sad, but her sadness had subsided considerably.
With that thought put in, she fell asleep in Duanmu Chuze's arms before even reaching Chengqian Palace.
When she regained consciousness, the person next to her was already empty.
"Your Majesty, it's still early, please sleep a little longer."
Mu Xin Nuan nodded, gave a soft "hmm," then turned over and fell asleep again.
Even after Duanmu Chuze finished his morning court session and returned to change his clothes, Mu Xinnuan still did not wake up.
Duanmu Chuze sat down by the bed and gently traced her eyebrows and eyes. These days, she had been worried about Mu Qingxuan and had not been able to sleep well.
It's rare for me to sleep as soundly as I did last night.
"You're back?"
"Well, it's getting late, time to get up. Have breakfast with me, then go to Fushou Palace to pay our respects to Father and Mother."
"Okay." Mu Xin Nuan had almost finished sleeping, so she got up and washed up. The two of them went to the side hall for breakfast.
The days that followed seemed perfectly normal, and Mu Xin Nuan gradually forgot about Mu Qing Xuan's trip to the border.
Before we knew it, it was already March.
That day, Mu Xin Nuan was playing with Zong Yao. The flowers in the Imperial Garden were almost in full bloom, and the air was fresh. The mother and son played together while enjoying the unique atmosphere of nature.
After playing for a while, the mother and son sat down in an open space without any regard for their image.
Duanmu Zongyao lay in her arms, his rosy cheeks showing he was clearly tired.
"Have you heard? The heir of the Mu family encountered assassins at the border and was reportedly stabbed several times."
"I heard that too. I also heard that the Prince Ming's heir was there at the time, but he was protected by secret guards and was not seriously injured. However, the Prince Mu's heir was in a much worse state."
"Yes, poor Princess Qing, she has to become a widow at such a young age!"
Mu Xin Nuan felt a buzzing in her brain, and her whole body stiffened.