mesbooks Chapter 276
Chapter 276
Yongshou Palace
Sunlight streamed through the carved window lattices into the spacious and magnificent bedroom. Yiermu, beaming with joy, played with two adorable little ones. Sometimes they chased each other, their laughter as clear and melodious as silver bells; sometimes they stopped and crouched together, fiddling with the colorful toys on the floor.
Cheng Hu walked with firm and powerful steps, quickly passing through the palace corridor and heading straight for the bedroom. His tall and straight figure was particularly eye-catching in the sunlight, as if carrying an invisible majesty and momentum.
When he finally arrived in front of the bedroom, he opened the door without hesitation and said, "Ranran?"
Yiermu was sitting on the couch when she heard a familiar sound of footsteps and a voice calling from outside the door. It was her husband's voice! She quickly put down her work, a delighted smile on her face, and turned to the two little ones playing beside her and whispered, "Tiantian, An'an, listen! Your father is back."
The two adorable children also stopped playing, blinking their big eyes and looking towards the door. The younger sister Tiantian clapped her hands excitedly, muttering, "Ama is back, Ama is back!" while the older brother An'an jumped and ran towards the door, shouting, "Ama, Ama..."
Chenghu opened the door and walked in. He picked up An'an who ran to him, and held Tiantian with his other hand, looking at Yiermu with tender eyes. Yiermu stood up, bowed, and said coquettishly, "Why are you back so early today?" Chenghu smiled and said, "There is nothing to do in the court today, so I came back early to see you." Then he walked to the couch and sat down, putting the children on his lap.
At this moment, there was a sudden noise outside. A maid hurried in to report: "Your Majesty, Concubine Hui is here, saying she wants to pay her respects to His Majesty." Yiermu frowned slightly. This Concubine Hui always found various excuses to come. Chenghu's face darkened, and he stood up holding the child: "If you don't want to see her, just say I'm resting." Yiermu was secretly happy, but he advised: "Master, I'm afraid this is not a good idea. After all, she was your concubine in the backyard before." Chenghu snorted: "She has too many thoughts, I don't want her to disturb our family's happy time." After that, he sat down again and played with the child. Yiermu's mouth curled up, and she snuggled up to Chenghu happily, while Concubine Hui outside the door could only leave with resentment.
Cheng Hu said with a happy face, "Ran Ran, I have good news for you! I just received the good news from the people sent by my fifth brother. They said that your sister-in-law successfully gave birth to a pair of adorable twins, a boy and a girl! This is really a great joyous event! Our sweet and An'an family now have two more brothers and sisters."
Upon hearing this news, Yiermu's eyes lit up. "This is great news, my lord! We must prepare some generous gifts." Chenghu nodded. "Of course, I've already ordered them to be prepared." As he spoke, the eunuch came in again, announcing that the Empress Dowager had summoned everyone to the Cining Palace. Yiermu and Chenghu exchanged a glance, then took the child with them.
When they arrived at the Cining Palace, they saw Concubine Hui there, and there was still resentment in her eyes. The Empress Dowager was sitting at the top, smiling: "Today, the fifth family has twins, a boy and a girl. It is a great joy. I think we should celebrate together in the palace." Everyone agreed. Seeing this, Concubine Hui rolled her eyes and stepped forward and said: "Grand Empress Dowager, I have learned a song and dance recently, and I want to present it to the Grand Empress Dowager and the Emperor to celebrate this joy." Yilmu became alert. Concubine Hui began to dance, her posture graceful, and her eyes drifted to Chenghu from time to time. After the dance, the Empress Dowager praised her a few words. Suddenly, Concubine Hui twisted her foot and fell towards Chenghu. Chenghu dodged sideways, and Concubine Hui fell to the ground. Chenghu said coldly: "Concubine Hui, don't lose your sense of proportion." Concubine Hui's face was pale, and she had to bow her head and admit her mistake. Yiermu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Chenghu held her hand and whispered, "Don't worry, I'm here." Then everyone talked for a while and then dispersed. Yiermu and Chenghu happily returned to Yongshou Palace with their children.