Chapter 43：Young

Zhang Yuan laughed. "It's because I heard that His Highness came back from his travels. Of course, I immediately came to find His Highness Prince Jing himself because the important matters of the court that needs to be dealt with is related to His Highness." Inwardly, Zhang Yuan was cursing Fu Yanqing for putting him in a difficult position.

Fu Yanqing's face remained expressionless. One could tell what this Zhang Yuan was thinking. His face was very obvious.

But Fu Yanqing did not plan on letting him off easy.

"Chancellor Zhang, as you can see, this prince is busy at the moment. This prince will come to the palace after everything is settled. No need to bother Chancellor Zhang." Fu Yanqing nodded at Si Yao and Si Chong.

"Escort the Chancellor out and make sure he arrives back at the palace safely. "

Zhang Yuan swallowed the retort wanting to come out from his mouth. This damn Fu Yanqing really...

'Slave driver! May heaven curse this b ▪ s t ▪ r d after what he did to that baby doll and for enslaving him to death!!'

In reality, Zhang Yuan bowed, said a few nice words and said his goodbye. But he did not forget to throw a meaningful glance at Fu Yanqing.

'I will resign!'

Fu Yanqing ignored him. Together with the Empress Dowager, his mother, they went inside.

He found that his little woman was still not eating. The food remained untouched and she was looking down with a thoughtful look on her face.

Court Lady Choi who was with them announced their arrival.

Zhao Yan looked up and saw Fu Yanqing then her eyes landed on the older woman next to him, wearing a gold brocade dress with an embroidered phoenix... One could immediately tell at one glance what this symbol meant.

Zhao Yan was about to bow to them but Fu Yanqing stopped her.

"Yanyan, this prince does not want you to bow them. It isn't good for your body to bend." While saying this, he was looking at her stomach that had an obvious baby bump already.

"Your Highness..." Before she could finish, Fu Yanqing cut her off.

"This prince told you not to wait and to eat on your own. Why are you being naughty?"

Zhao Yan looked at his face. He looked expressionless at first but if someone were to look closely, they could see a hint of worry in his eyes.

Zhao Yan smiled.

"Your Highness, Zhao Yan does not dare. Zhao Yan wants to wait because His Highness also hasn't eaten anything since our arrival." Zhao Yan was still sensible. How could she eat before the owner of the house? Of course, that made Fu Yanqing feel warm and dizzy. His little woman was worried for him? Oh. That feels very refreshing to hear. She also used to nag at him back then for not eating on time.

"Xiao Lang, let me see this child." A womanly tone sounded. They both looked at the Empress Dowager who was observing Zhao Yan.

"So young..." The Empress Dowager couldn't help but say when she saw Zhao Yan's appearance. She immediately thought that this girl was only fifteen or fourteen, just about the same age as Fu Tian Su.

She almost raised a brow. This was the deadly beauty who managed to capture her son's attention? This was simply comparing a rabbit and a peacock! This little girl didn't shy in looks but she was so young that the Empress Dowager felt her heart aching.

This was the type of woman her son likes...?

The little girl was soft and delicate looking. She did not wear any makeup and was wearing simple clothes and two accessories. When the Empress Dowager saw the blood red jade bracelet on her wrist, she immediately realized that this little girl was really someone his son cares about.

Because how could he give away that bracelet so easily? That was the bracelet his son received from a traveling Taoist master who told them that a day will come that this bracelet's owner will come to them. And they will experience prosperous days and good luck after that. Until them, this bracelet will protect his son's life.

Why did his son give the bracelet to this little girl?

"Xiao Lang.." The Empress Dowager stepped closer but her mouth was closed shut immediately when she saw the small but obvious baby bump on this little girl's stomach.

She couldn't hide her shock as soon as she saw this. Oh, this little girl was pregnant and his son was the father. After twenty-five years, she could finally hold a fat and plump grandson...

How long did the Empress Dowager waited for this day to come?

Her pained feelings earlier immediately evaporated into thin air and a wide smile instantly occupied her face.

"Good girl, come here. Let this old one see you!" She couldn't hide the excitement in her voice as she gestured for the girl to come to her.

Zhao Yan glanced at Fu Yanqing. He calmly nodded which made her relaxed. She walked closer to the Empress while smiling.

"Li Zhao Yan greets Her Majesty the Empress Dowager! May you live long with prosperous days!" She said in a soft but sweet voice. It was a pleasant sound that made people want to stop and listen. The Empress Dowager sighed in her heart. This girl's voice was very captivating.

"Girl, no need for formalities. Zhao Yan, was it? How old are you this year?" The matter of age was very important. This little girl would soon marry her son in three days. She couldn't be too young or they might end up waiting long until she was much older.

"Zhao Yan is nineteen this year, Your Majesty."

"Really?" The Empress Dowager was once again surprised.

She thought that this little girl was young because of her young appearance but unexpectedly, she was only six years younger than her son? This was a joyous occasion! Her son was finally getting married and the little girl, Zhao Yan, was pregnant with their first child.

She would soon hold a fat little grandson in her arms!

The Empress Dowager dare not protest to this marriage anymore. Only the gods know just how much her son had rejected and rebelled against the idea of marriage. The Empress Dowager was so desperate and worried for his future that she devised a plan to have him sleep with a few girls.

Unexpectedly, he escaped and found this little girl instead?

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