HCB Chapter 519 Finale (28)
Chapter 519 Finale (28)
Ji Wuyuan looked at the small red and black Buddhist bead bracelet in the wooden box and knew at a glance that it was a treasure collected by the national teacher. It was a good thing, so he accepted it without hesitation and put it on Jiang Wantang's wrist.
After he left with Jiang Wantang, Imperial Master Jikong watched them walk away, his excitement difficult to conceal: "Amitabha, God bless our dynasty..."
"The Great Sheng Dynasty finally has a successor!"
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On the other side, Ji Wuyuan was helping Jiang Wantang to rest in the Zen room in the backyard.
Early tomorrow morning, the imperial guards from the palace will go to the Taimiao to welcome the empress back to the palace.
Of course, the person who took the job was a substitute.
Ever since Queen Jiang left the palace, the ministers in the court and the women in the harem have more or less developed some other thoughts.
Even in the few short months that she was away, assassins repeatedly went to the Taimiao to attempt assassinations.
In the past, Ji Wuyuan deliberately let it go. Firstly, Jiang Wantang was not in the Taimiao, and secondly, he wanted to play the long game and catch a bigger fish.
See who's been making moves after she fell out of favor...
He will not let go of any of those who secretly want to attack Jiang Wantang.
Therefore, in order to protect Jiang Wantang's safety, they will not appear in front of the people of the capital tomorrow with the imperial guards.
At dawn the next day, a golden crow hung high in the sky, illuminating the bluestone steps.
The emperor's procession appeared in a grand procession on the long streets of the capital, causing a sensation in the whole city.
The gilded dragon chariot sparkled brightly in the bright sun. On both sides of the imperial road, the imperial guards stood solemnly with spears in hand, their iron armor on full display, keeping the onlookers ten steps away.
The people knelt on the ground to welcome the emperor and empress back to the palace.
However, at this moment, at the side gate of the palace, an inconspicuous carriage had quietly driven into the palace and headed straight towards the Taiji Palace.
In the carriage, Jiang Wantang leaned lazily on the soft couch. Ji Wuyuan flipped through the memorials with one hand and habitually massaged Jiang Wantang's legs with the other.
However, as soon as the carriage entered the palace gate, Jiang Wantang suddenly bent over, covered her stomach, and cried out in pain.
The memorial in Ji Wuyuan's hand dropped with a snap. He quickly reached out to support Jiang Wantang's trembling body. His expression was extremely nervous, and his tone was tense and urgent: "Tang'er?!"
"what happened?"
"But what's wrong?"
"I'll go get Doctor Sun..."
After saying that, Ji Wuyuan turned around and shouted to Feiyu outside the carriage: "Bring Mr. Sun here, quickly!"
Jiang Wantang stood up and took his arm, shaking his head and saying, "A Yuan...don't worry..."
"I'm fine."
Ji Wuyuan looked at her nervously and suspiciously: "Tang'er, you..."
Jiang Wantang smiled, her eyes gentle and surprised. She pointed at her belly and said in a trembling voice, "A Yuan..."
"Just now...he...he kicked me!"
Ji Wuyuan's pupils suddenly shrank, and a strange light flashed in his deep eyes.
He subconsciously placed his hand on Jiang Wantang's belly, caressing it gently with his warm palm...
Suddenly, a hard object suddenly rose up under my palm...
Perhaps the baby in her belly sensed his presence, and kicked out again, even harder than before, causing Jiang Wantang to double over in pain.
This time, Ji Wuyuan really felt the kick.
In a trance, he saw a small bulge appear on Jiang Wantang's belly, which disappeared in an instant, like a swimming fish.
It is not difficult to see that under that skin, the two little guys with their blood flowing in their veins are making great changes.
Ji Wuyuan's pupils trembled, and his deep eyes were filled with shock, helplessness, and joy...
He stared at his trembling palms, unable to come back to his senses for a long time.
It was not until Jiang Wantang's cry of pain was heard again that Ji Wuyuan suddenly reacted.
He hurriedly placed his palm on her swollen belly, his voice filled with rare panic: "But does it hurt a lot?"
"Let Elder Sun come over and take a look at you, ok?"
Jiang Wantang smiled gently, raised her hand to smooth Ji Wuyuan's frown, and said softly, "It's okay..."
As soon as she finished speaking, her stomach began to churn again. She took a deep breath and said, "It seems that the two little ones in my belly know that we have returned to the palace and are very happy."
This was the first time in her months of pregnancy that she had so clearly felt the presence of two little lives in her belly.
To say I wasn't excited would be a lie.
Suddenly, Ji Wuyuan's hand was hit hard again, and he clearly felt the outline of a small foot.
The feeling and joy of becoming a father for the first time are simply beyond words.
Not long ago, Dr. Sun diagnosed that Jiang Wantang had at least one twin boy.
So, Ji Wuyuan patted the little feet twice and warned: "Stinky boy, be quiet and don't bother your mother anymore..."
However, the little thing in his belly not only did not listen, but kicked him on the palm again.
Ji Wuyuan was so angry that he laughed...
Jiang Wantang looked at the father and son who were locked in a stalemate across her belly and couldn't help but chuckle, "Ah Yuan, do you think these two little guys will burst my belly with all this fussing around inside?"
"No." Ji Wuyuan's eyes tightened, and he said seriously: "If they dare to make you uncomfortable, I will beat them up when they come out."
Hearing this, Jiang Wantang's mind suddenly emerged the scene of Ji Wuyuan and the two naughty little devils having a chaotic scene of "kind father and filial son" after he left the court.
The smile on her face became warmer and brighter.
I don’t know if it was because she heard she was going to be beaten, but the little guy in her belly actually calmed down a little bit.
The carriage slowly drove through the palace road and finally stopped in front of Taiji Palace.
Ji Wuyuan helped Jiang Wantang get off the carriage and walked into the palace.
Wang Fuhai waited at the palace gate early. When the two appeared, palace maids came in one after another and helped them to wash and dress.
At that time, the emperor's procession had passed through the bustling and lively Suzaku Street and slowly headed towards the imperial city amid the kneeling worship of the people.
The Jinwu Guards, halberds in hand, cleared the way, their horses' hooves clattering across the bluestone slabs with a thunderous clatter...
Imperial Palace, in front of Shenwu Gate.
The Imperial Master wore a dark Taoist robe and stood in front of the white marble steps, holding a white jade whisk. His face was calm beneath his silver hair.
Behind him, civil and military officials were lined up on both sides, with the three dukes and nine ministers standing in line according to their rank. The court was filled with red and purple, and the ladies of various mansions stood on one side wearing phoenix robes and pearl crowns.
All the concubines from various palaces in the harem were waiting here.
Suddenly, a bell rang nine times, and everyone knelt down...
The Minister of Rites sang in a drawn-out voice: "We respectfully welcome the Empress back to the palace!"
Everyone echoed in unison: "Your Highnesses, your Highnesses, and your Concubines... respectfully welcome the Empress back to the palace!"
Afterwards, Ji Wuyuan, dressed in a dark gold-woven dragon robe, appeared on the highest white marble step, leading Jiang Wantang, who was wearing a bright red phoenix robe and a phoenix crown.
The pearls on the phoenix crown trembled in the breeze, and the red and gold-woven skirt brushed against the palace bricks, making a subtle rustling sound...
The kneeling crowd shouted in unison: "Long live His Majesty! Long live the Empress!"
"Long live His Majesty! Long live Her Majesty!"
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