When the concubine in the harem became pregnant, the emperor naturally could no longer linger in the military camp.

But even so, Zhu Yijun still waited until the rewards from several large boxes in front of him were distributed before waving goodbye and leaving calmly.

When he left the capital camp, he put on a smile and hurried back to the palace with the wind at his feet.

Obviously the emperor himself was not the only one who was happy about this.

On the way back to the palace, courtiers frequently stopped me to say congratulations, which was very annoying.

Especially when we arrived inside and outside the Daming Gate, where all the ministries and offices gathered, and I don’t know who started it, officials from the ministries, yamen, temples and departments swarmed forward to hand over congratulatory forms.

Immediately afterwards, he met the courtiers who had returned to the Yamen after leaving the court, and came face to face.

The entire Qianbu Corridor was packed to the brim.

In desperation, Zhu Yijun had no choice but to leave the eunuch and the people of Zhongshu She behind to collect the congratulations. He smiled and talked to Shen Shixing and others in the next court, and then rushed to Xiyuan.

After entering the Meridian Gate, I finally calmed down a bit.

"During this battle, I was afraid that someone would cry and shout for Zhukaka. Each one of them would be more excited than having a baby in their own family."

Zhu Yijun wiped the sweat from his forehead, thinking about the scene just now, he couldn't help but muttered something.

Sun Long followed the emperor step by step. Although he did not understand the meaning of the first half of the sentence, he still approached the emperor and congratulated him: "This is all due to your majesty's heavenly virtue."

"If the hearts of the people inside and outside the court had not surrendered to Your Majesty, I am afraid that I would never have the chance to see such a scene in this life."

It can be said to be flattering, or it can be said to be true to the heart.

The Queen Mother left King Lu to serve her, and was disturbed by the Ministry of Rites' memorials all day long; Prince Zheng was personally invited to the capital by the emperor, but was still often privately threatened by court officials; and now that the harem was pregnant, the courtiers looked ecstatic,

Isn’t it all the result of people’s hearts surrendering to the emperor?

Zhu Yijun smiled.

He naturally understands what these people think. The emperor's concubine is not only a family matter, but also a national matter.

The status of the emperor's heirs may not affect the length of his reign, but it will definitely affect the duration of his political life.

And now that Wu Jieyu is pregnant, it at least shows that Zhu Yijun's fertility is not a problem.

The courtiers are all whispering about the heir in Wu Jieyu's belly at this moment. In fact, they are excited about the new party's further stabilization of its status - the emperor is seventeen years and four months old and has normal fertility. As expected, at any rate.

There is a period of twenty or thirty years.

"When did Wu Jieyu become pregnant? What did the imperial doctor say?"

Thinking that Chinese medicine may not be accurate in taking the pulse, Zhu Yijun confirmed again.

Sun Long blurted out: "Wu Jieyu's last menstrual period was on October 13th. After that, the whole winter month did not come. In the middle of last month, she asked the imperial doctor to take her pulse. It was only today that her pulse condition became clear."

Zhu Yijun listened carefully and nodded silently.

In late October, he had an affair with Wu Jieyu.

If it is forty or fifty days after conception, TCM pulse diagnosis is relatively accurate.

"The imperial doctor who diagnoses the pulse will be rewarded with an additional ten taels of silver." Zhu Yijun told Sun Long, "Also, tell the imperial doctor not to prescribe Wu Jieyu those decoctions to relieve miscarriage and replenish qi."

This is a third-level poison of medicines, especially medicines that have not been double-blinded and whose efficacy is unknown, especially for the fetus.

It's best if you don't use it naturally.

Sun Long just thought that the emperor was suspicious and could not trust Taiyuan Hospital, so he did not think anything of it.

After he said yes, he thought for a while and then asked: "Your Majesty, where is the medicinal diet?"

Zhu Yijun immediately shook his head: "Food supplements are enough."

Sun Long silently memorized it.

Zhu Yijun was very relieved about Sun Long.

Unlike eunuchs such as Zhang Hong and Li Jin, Sun Long was more thoroughly Confucian.

Not only is he "well-educated and good at writing", he can also be said to be "upright and upright" as a person.

In the past few years, when I took up the post of Jiangnan Textile Bureau, I rarely experienced corruption. I had a very good reputation both among scholars and among the people, and even earned the reputation of being "calm and elegant, getting things done without disturbing the people."

It can be said that his moral articles are read with more confidence than those of some scholar-bureaucrats.

Zhu Yijun also gave some related instructions.

The group of people walked and talked, and soon arrived at Xiyuan.

"The queen mother of the two palaces is in Qianguang Hall?" Zhu Yijun asked casually.

Sun Long quickly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the Queen Mothers of the two palaces are currently burning incense and praying for blessings with Wu Jieyu in the Qingfu Palace."

With that said, he walked quickly to the emperor and led the way sideways.

…

Xiyuan, in Qingfu Hall.

Qingfu Hall was built in Xiyuan during the Jiajing period and was used by Emperor Sejong to worship Taoist ancestors.

After the death of Emperor Sejong, most of it was demolished. It was not until the Longqing period that Emperor Mu Zong doted on the current Empress Dowager Li, and slightly repaired it, adding Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, etc.

Nowadays, it has become a special place for concubines who cannot leave the palace frequently to seek enlightenment and worship Buddha.

When Zhu Yijun arrived, the hall was filled with Buddhist chants and smoke.

Wu Jieyu knelt down on the futon in front of the Buddha statue, clasping her hands together.

Empress Dowager Li held a pure bottle of poplar branches and lit nectar on Wu Jieyu's head.

Empress Dowager Chen was burning scriptures to Emperor Zhenwu and bowed.

When the court ladies saw the emperor entering the palace, they quickly saluted.

"His Majesty."

"Long live my Lord."

Zhu Yijun stretched out his hand and fanned himself in front of his face, letting everyone stand up and at the same time brushing away the smoke in front of him.

He walked to the two palaces, bowed respectfully to the empress dowagers of the two palaces, who had their backs turned to him, and said, "My child greets the queen mother."

The two palaces turned a deaf ear.

It wasn't until Empress Dowager Chen finished bowing to Dao Zun that she turned back to look at the emperor.

She smiled and stretched out her hand to help the emperor up, nodding and saying, "I bow in peace."

Queen Mother Li also finished ordering the nectar and put down the purifying bottle in her hand.

She walked up to the emperor and complained: "It's my turn to ask for the emperor's safety. It's such a big deal like being assassinated, so I won't go back to the palace to tell my mother that she's safe."

After saying that, Empress Dowager Li stretched out her hand and rubbed the emperor's arm: "How is it? Are you injured? Do you want the imperial doctor to take a look again?"

With this look, Zhu Yijun could not help but feel a sense of warmth - Empress Dowager Li didn't understand what it meant to take advantage of the opportunity to restructure, she only cared about her son's health.

He held down the painful hand that Empress Dowager Li squeezed for him, and said warmly: "Mom, don't worry, the child is fine."

Queen Mother Li refused to let it go and insisted: "No, we need to call the imperial doctor to take a look."

"I heard that Emperor Wuzong always said that nothing happened after he fell into the water..."

Zhu Yijun was helpless, Wu Zong was already coughing up blood, could it be the same?

But he didn't force himself, and responded in a good-natured manner: "Okay, okay, I'll summon the imperial doctor tomorrow, so I can wait and see."

Only then did Queen Mother Li let go of her hand.

At this time, Wu Jieyu also came over and saluted the emperor softly: "I pay my respects to your Majesty."

Zhu Yijun turned around and looked.

After four years, Wu's appearance has not diminished at all, her eyebrows are like green mountain daisy, and her bright wrists are covered with frost and snow.

When you look at yourself, your eyes seem to be filled with eyes that capture your soul.

I really never get tired of it.

It took Zhu Yijun a while to come back to his senses.

He quickly stretched out his hands and gently supported Wu Jieyu: "You might as well go slower if you are pregnant."

All I have to do is just say don't be so drastic and just mean it.

The smile on Queen Mother Chen's face did not diminish: "The emperor has been married for more than four years and has given birth to a Nascent Soul. It is truly a great blessing for the country."

"To ensure a safe birth, the emperor should also pay homage to the World Honored Taoist Patriarch."

After hearing this, Queen Mother Li also nodded, then turned around and called for someone to fetch the incense for worship, and handed it to the emperor herself.

Zhu Yijun, who knew that going against his parents in traditional customs would not end well, did not show any rejection at all, took the incense neatly, and bowed respectfully.

He murmured something: "Old Buddha Taizu Emperor Gao, Emperor Zhenwu Chengzuwen, Emperor Feixuan Shizongsu..."

Pray for blessings, offer incense, and bow.

Zhu Yijun handled the two empress dowagers smoothly and meticulously.
To be continued...