frightfiction Chapter 191 How Can I Accompany You?
Chapter 191 How Can I Accompany You?
The third-day bathing ceremony officially began. The second wife gently placed the child in the basin, muttering something.
"Wash your hair first, and you will become a king; wash your waist later, and each generation will rise higher than the last."
Everyone gathered around, their faces full of anticipation and blessings.
After washing, Nanny Wang quickly wrapped the child in soft brocade cloth.
At this time, Xie's aunt took out an exquisite gold lock and handed it to Xu Keke.
"This is a little gift from my aunt. I'm giving it to the child to wish him a long life."
Xu Ke thanked him repeatedly.
Xuanyunduo also prepared a gift. She took out a pair of small gold bracelets and put them in Xu Ke's hand.
"Sister, this is for my nephew."
Xie Su handed over a beautifully embroidered swaddling cloth.
"I hope your highness likes it."
Xu Ke was deeply moved.
"Thank you everyone, your kindness will surely be felt by the children."
Just after thanking her, Nanny Ding handed over a gold and jade necklace.
Xu Ke said with a smile.
"My child has received so many valuable gifts while still in confinement. He will surely be blessed in the future."
"Of course, don't you see who his father is?"
The second lady teased her with a smile.
As they were talking, Prince Chu Musheng walked in, and everyone quickly stood up and saluted.
Chu Musheng waved his hand.
"We are all family members, so there is no need to be polite."
As he said that, he walked over to Xu Keke.
"My dear, you shouldn't sit for too long. Would you like to go back to your room and rest?"
"How can I be so spoiled? I still want to talk more with my family!"
Xu Keke just turned away and didn't look at him.
Chu Musheng looked at everyone.
"I thank you all for your concern for the princess and the child."
The second lady said quickly.
"Your Highness, you are too kind. This is all as it should be. Now that the young prince's third-day bathing ceremony has been completed, everything will go smoothly in the future."
Chu Musheng nodded and said with a smile.
"Thank you for your kind words! The mansion has prepared a banquet. Please forgive me for any inadequacy in the hospitality!"
"Your Majesty, you're welcome."
The Second Madam and others said goodbye to Chu Mucheng and Xu Keke, and followed Nanny Wang to the dining hall.
Chu Musheng looked at Xu Keke again and coaxed her softly.
"My beloved, please don't be so petty. I know you are concerned about your family, but your health is more important."
Xu Ke snorted softly.
"Your Highness always says these coaxing words. Today, my maternal family has come specially to hold the third baptism ceremony for the child.
Guests are welcome, and it would be fine if Your Majesty didn't want to accompany me, but he even urged me to return to my room so early."
Chu Musheng smiled helplessly and gently held Xu Keke's hand.
"I appreciate the kindness of my beloved concubine's family, but since they are all female relatives, how can I accompany them?
Besides, my beloved, you really should rest more in your room. What's wrong with me?"
Xu Keke then turned around with a hint of anger in her eyes.
"Well, Your Majesty is right. I know I was wrong."
Chu Musheng picked her up and walked towards the bedroom.
"That's good."
When they arrived at the bedroom, he gently placed Xu Ke on the bed and covered her with a blanket.
"You should take a good rest and don't get tired."
Chu Musheng said.
Xu Ke nodded.
"Your Majesty, please go and do your thing."
Chu Musheng looked at her again before turning and leaving.
Xu Ke looked at his departing back, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.
This may be the difference between marrying into a royal family and marrying into an ordinary family!
As the regent of Chu Musheng, it is difficult for him to show too much affinity to others.
Even though he was gentle and considerate enough to himself, he still had to maintain the royal dignity and rules at certain times.
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Changxin Palace.
Madam Rong walked to the Empress Dowager's phoenix bed and bowed.
"Master, the third-day baptism ceremony for the young prince is ready. Shall we leave the palace and go to Prince Sheng's Mansion?"
The Empress Dowager put down the Eighteen Jade Beads in her hand and smiled kindly.
"My little grandson still needs so many days to reach his full moon. I can't wait any longer in this palace. I'm going to Sheng'er's house to see them."
The Empress Dowager was about to stand up, but then she sat down and asked worriedly.
"Madam Rong, please tell me, what gifts did you choose for my little grandson when you went to my storehouse?"
Rong Mama hurriedly took the gift list from the eunuch and walked a few steps closer to the Empress Dowager.
"The master loves you, little prince, and that is your blessing.
The gift prepared this time includes a hectare of South China Sea pearls, all of which are round, plump, and have a superior luster. They are most suitable for making a longevity lock for His Highness.
There are also patchwork quilts made of fine silk, which symbolize the protection of hundreds of families.
Furthermore, the pair of Ruyi carved from Hetian jade are warm and delicate, implying that everything will go well for the young prince.
There are also pure gold longevity locks and anklets carefully crafted by the Imperial Household Department, with exquisite craftsmanship, showing the royal style.
As he said this, he was about to present the gift list.
"No need to look, I'm at ease with you guys doing the job."
The Empress Dowager nodded slightly, and the smile on her face became even more intense.
"It sounds like a good preparation. I'm sure Sheng'er and my daughter-in-law will like it. Let's go to Prince Sheng's Mansion."
The palace maids and eunuchs had already prepared the ceremonial procession for the Empress Dowager's trip, and were just waiting for her to sit on the phoenix chariot before setting off.
At this time, the eunuch who served the little emperor came hurriedly to report.
"Grand Empress Dowager, the Emperor is in poor health. We have summoned the Imperial Physician. The Regent is not in the palace at the moment, so we have come to consult you."
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager's smiling face instantly turned into one of anxiety and worry.
"Quick, go to the Yangxin Palace!"
Everyone hurriedly changed direction and rushed to the Yangxin Palace.
As soon as she entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the Empress Dowager saw the pale-faced little emperor lying on the dragon couch.
She walked over quickly and held the little emperor's hand.
The little emperor's palms were hot, and when the empress dowager touched his forehead, she felt it was burning hot.
"Physician, what's going on, Your Majesty?"
Several imperial physicians knelt hurriedly, and the leading physician reported respectfully.
"To the Empress Dowager, the Emperor may have been overworked recently, caught a cold, and is overly worried, which is why he fell ill."
The Empress Dowager frowned.
"How can you be so worried at such a young age? You must treat him carefully and not be negligent in the slightest."
He turned around and spoke to Madam Rong beside him.
"Quickly inform the Regent and have him return to the palace as soon as possible."
Rong Mama took the order and left. The Empress Dowager sat by the bed, gently holding the little emperor's hand, her eyes full of tenderness.
"Emperor, please get well soon. Your grandmother is deeply distressed by your illness."
After a long time, Chu Musheng hurried over and bowed.
"My son, I pay my respects to my mother."
The Queen Mother waved her hand.
"No need to be polite, Sheng'er. The emperor's illness has made me feel uneasy. Alas! I had planned to visit your house today to see my newborn grandson..."
Chu Musheng walked to the dragon bed, touched the little emperor's forehead with his hand, and frowned slightly.
Said to comfort the Empress Dowager.
"Your Majesty, I'm worried about the Emperor's health. I feel the same way. Xuan'er's situation is not a big deal. The Emperor's health is the most important thing right now."
The Empress Dowager nodded slightly, turned her gaze to the little emperor on the bed, and said worriedly:
"I just hope that the emperor can recover soon. His body is too weak."