“I’ll do it! What’s there to be embarrassed about?” Mei Siyu smiled. This is what you wanted, and I’ll show you my skills later, haha!
As she spoke, Mei Siyu stepped behind Defei. She lost her balance and her feet slipped, and with an “Ah” sound, a large splash of water rose, and someone fell into the water.
“Help! I can’t swim, cough cough.” The person in the water struggled desperately.
“Quick, save her!” The empress dowager also panicked and shouted to the guards nearby.
The others just looked at the person in the water, barely suppressing their laughter.
“It’s all my fault. I couldn’t stand steady and accidentally pushed my sister into the water.” Mei Siyu looked aggrieved, squeezing out a tear, hoping to make it look more realistic.
Actually, she was trying hard to maintain her act because the urge to laugh was so strong. Haha, how fun! Who told you to always bully me and make me massage your back! This is the consequence of provoking me. She could take revenge on Defei and Shufei, but she couldn’t bring herself to be cruel to Wan’er. How strange! Mei Siyu thought to herself.
“Cough cough,” Defei kept coughing, completely soaked, looking like a drowned chicken, her previous arrogance completely gone. Seeing her like this, Mei Siyu found it very satisfying.
“You, you, you!” Defei was so angry she couldn’t speak. In her mind, she was thinking, this girl did this on purpose!
Defei glared at Mei Siyu, who was pretending to be pitiful. She had wanted to make fun of Mei Siyu but ended up falling into her own trap, suffering in silence.
“Your Majesty, Yun’er wants to go back,” Defei said softly.
“Yes, go back quickly. Be careful not to catch a cold. Look at Yun’er, so wet. It breaks my heart!” The empress dowager said gently.
Defei left supported by her maid, leaving a trail of water behind her, showing just how miserable she looked!
“It’s getting late. Everyone disperse and return to your palaces,” the empress dowager said sternly. She then left for the Phoenix Virtuous Hall, supported by Xiangchun, wondering how she hadn’t noticed this girl was so formidable before. Today had certainly opened her eyes!
“Haha, it’s so funny!” Mei Siyu burst into laughter as soon as she returned to her palace. She had been working so hard, and now that she was back, how could she not laugh to her heart’s content?
“Miss, what’s wrong with you? You’re always so strange when you come back!” Xiaorou looked at Mei Siyu, who was laughing uncontrollably, and asked in confusion.
“Haha, Xiaorou, you don’t know. Today I finally got my revenge,” Mei Siyu said, throwing a grape into her mouth happily.
“What revenge?” Xiaorou asked, completely puzzled.
“Your adorable miss pushed Defei into the water. Isn’t that satisfying!” Mei Siyu said.
“Really? Miss, you’re so awesome!” Xiaorou hugged Mei Siyu excitedly.
“Of course,” Mei Siyu patted her chest proudly.
“I don’t know why I’ve been loving grapes lately. Xiaorou, can you bring another plate?” Mei Siyu said helplessly, holding an empty plate.
“Oh,” Xiaorou obediently took the plate and turned to walk out. This was already the fourth time the miss had finished an entire plate of grapes!
In the Yun Xi Hall!
“Your Highness, is this okay?” The maid asked timidly after wrapping Defei in silk.
“Get a towel to wrap my head. Can’t you see my hair is still wet? Go quickly,” Defei said, her beautiful face hidden in the silk, shivering.
The maid hurried away, her head bowed low.
She had been thoroughly humiliated this time, deliberately pushed into the water by Mei Siyu in front of a group of concubines. This was a complete loss of face! No, she must take revenge and return everything to Mei Siyu with interest, making her pay a heavy price for what she did today!
Defei’s pale lips curved slightly, a hint of malice and resentment at the corners of her mouth.
“Xiaorou, you’re so slow. Hurry up and bring it,” Mei Siyu said, assuming it was Xiaorou entering the door, her tone slightly reproachful.
“Xiaorou, you’re so naughty. Stop touching me!” Mei Siyu patted the hand away, speaking softly. Wait, these hands don’t seem to be Xiaorou’s – they’re larger. Feeling strange, she tried to remove the hand.
“Haha, my Yuer is so cute!” Mu Lengxuan laughed, caressing her cheek.
“Is it you, Xuan? I thought it was Xiaorou. Are you done with your work?” Mei Siyu’s mood lifted even more when she saw Mu Lengxuan. She wanted to share today’s interesting events with him!
“Yes, I just finished talking with General Ying and came here without even eating,” Mu Lengxuan stroked her hair affectionately.
“Oh, shall I have Xiaorou prepare food for you?” Her heart felt warm from his words.
“Okay, I’m feeling very hungry, especially after seeing my beloved Yuer!” Mu Lengxuan replied with a suggestive tone.
Soon, the table was filled with various delicious dishes, and they sat close together. “Xuan, try this. It’s very delicious,” Mei Siyu helped him pick up food.
Well, it’s full now. Yuer, you should eat too. You look so thin, you should eat more meat to nourish yourself. Here, have a piece of fish.” Ming Lengchen gently pinched Mei Siyu’s rosy cheek and placed a piece of sweet and sour carp on her plate.
“Okay, I won’t be polite then. It looks delicious.” Mei Siyu made a playful face at Ming Lengchen.
“Ugh… ugh.” Mei Siyu immediately moved the fish away from her mouth and ran out to retch, but no matter how nauseous she felt, she couldn’t vomit.
“What’s wrong, Yuer? Did you eat something bad?” Ming Lengchen came to her back, gently patting her, and asked softly.
“Chen, I don’t know. I was fine before, but just smelling the fish makes me want to throw up. It’s so strange!” Mei Siyu said honestly.
“Xiao Rou, quickly go and summon the imperial physician to diagnose Mei Fei.” Ming Lengchen said to Xiao Rou. Then he gently stroked Mei Siyu, hoping to make her feel more comfortable.
“Yes, this servant will go right away.” Xiao Rou hurriedly responded and ran towards the imperial physician’s courtyard.
Soon, Xiao Rou rushed back with Imperial Physician Li. “This subject pays respects to Your Majesty.” Imperial Physician Li bowed respectfully.
“No need for formalities, Li. Mei Fei is unwell, please examine her quickly, and skip the unnecessary pleasantries.” Ming Lengchen said sternly. Looking at Yuer’s pale face, he was deeply concerned. She was fine just moments ago, how could she look so haggard now? Could it be a sudden serious illness? No, his Yuer would be fine.
“Yes, this subject obeys.” Imperial Physician Li responded.
He approached Mei Siyu, “Your Highness, please allow me to check your pulse.” “Okay,” Mei Siyu extended her right hand, waiting for the diagnosis.
After a long moment, Imperial Physician Li stroked his beard and walked towards Ming Lengchen, smiling, “Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations! Mei Fei is with child!”
“Yuer is pregnant, not seriously ill?” Ming Lengchen asked uncertainly.
“Reporting to Your Majesty, Mei Fei is indeed pregnant. Feeling nauseous from the fish smell is a sign of pregnancy,” Imperial Physician Li answered with a mild smile.
“Since Mei Fei is fine, you may return,” Ming Lengchen said, smiling. His Yuer was pregnant – how exciting! The reason his concubines hadn’t conceived wasn’t his inadequacy, but because he didn’t want those vulgar women to bear his child. Only Yuer was worthy of bearing his dragon’s heir!
Now, Yuer would have no reason to talk about leaving the palace. It was truly fate! He could be with his beloved and have a child – how could he not be excited?
Imperial Physician Li bowed and withdrew, with Xiao Rou following and gently closing the door.
“Chen, is it true that I’m pregnant?” Mei Siyu asked, puzzled. She had heard the imperial physician’s words but couldn’t believe it. How could she be pregnant without realizing?
