Chapter 97: The Easing of a Strenous Relationship
Luo Yu appeared very calm and did not appear to be frightened. But then again, a King Dowager of an empire had to be to this extent. But, the blood on his neck was truly too shocking. Liyou called someone to fetch the medicine and gauze to stop the bleeding, applying the medicine herself. Luo Yu did not refuse, sitting there quietly taking in Liyou’s face the entire time. Liyou looked a little uncomfortable.
“Looking at Zhen like this, were you scared to death?” After Liyou bandaged Luo Yu’s wounds, seeing him still looking at her like this, she could not help but feel like teasing. Although the wounds were very light, it was good that he was fine.
“Since you do not want to talk to me, why bother saving me?” Luo Yu knew that what he had just said sounded like it contained an element of anger, but he could not help but say it.
Liyou was taken aback by the question, the tone of it sounding like a grievous complaint, “Why would I be ignoring you?” Facing Luo Yu like this, she could not bear to say anything cruel. Even an indifferent expression could not be maintained, only a trace of helplessness remained.
Luo Yu did not say a word, but his expression clearly expressed his inner feelings. She did!
Liyou frowned, wondering why Luo Yu had suddenly become a child? Did everyone have a childlike side in their personality that could show up at any point?
Liyou softly sighed, stroking Luo Yu’s hair lightly and continued in a helpless tone, “I thought you wanted me to stay away from you. You did not seem to like what I did before, right?”
It seemed that this was the first time for her to be so considerate towards a person, mulling it over and over again until she finally made a decision to take a step back. But now, it seemed that her decision had not made the party happy.
Luo Yu was still silent. He did not know what to say. He did not like You’er treating him like she did. He was her father, not a consort in her harem. How could he like it for her to treat him like that? But, he also did not want You’er to be a stranger to him. She was the person he cared about the most….
“I’m your father!” After a long silence, Luo Yu uttered the words that Liyou did not want to hear!
Of course, Liyou knew that Luo Yu was her biological father and she did not want to deny this fact. Although she really did not think Luo Yu was actually the father of a ten-thousand-year-old zombie, what Luo Yu wanted was not just this, but he also meant that they could not have any other relationships….
Luo Yu’s meaning was already very obvious. Both Luo Yu and Liyou understood the message…
It was just,could they really not? Liyou would no longer be angry at Luo Yu because of this. She just smiled indifferently and flatly said, “This is the truth, no one can deny it. It is late and you have been frightened, you should rest.” It was already the fourth of the five night watch periods. If one did not rest, one wouldn’t need it anymore. She did not want to discuss the issue of their father and daughter blood relationship in the middle of the night, it was troublesome.
Luo Yu felt strange about Liyou’s attitude, but it was truly too late at night and it wasn’t suitable to talk about such issues. Luo Yu got up and wanted to leave, “Then I will go back to the palace.”
“Don’t go back. You are injured and can’t endure the cold. This place is a long way from your palace, just rest here.” Liyou held Luo Yu’s hand, preventing him from leaving.
Luo Yu was taken aback for a moment, as if thinking of something and his face suddenly flushed a rosy red, “You, you…”
Looking at him like this, Liyou knew that he must have been thinking about something wildly, so she could not help but put on a straight face and said, “What are you thinking of, there are many rooms here.”
Did he think that she was going to sleep with him? She did not mind, but she knew without question that Luo Yu would not agree. Liyou thought this with disappointment.
Luo Yu’s face turned from red to white from Liyou’s words and then turned red again. The embarrassing expression of faltering made Liyou laugh and finally, Luo Yu rested in Liyou’s bedroom for the night and after having breakfast for the next day, he headed back to his palace under Liyou’s careful escort.
“Don’t you have to head to morning court?” It had already passed the time for the Imperial Court to convene.
“It is fine, there is no need to go.” Liyou asked someone to fetch a gauze and said this indifferently while carefully changing Luo Yu’s dressing.
Luo Yu straightened his neck, feeling the intentional or unintentional touch of Liyou’s fingers. His body stiffened and he did not dare to move. There were so many Imperial Physicians in the palace, but You’er insisted on treating him, which made him embarrassed….
“No need to be so nervous, I will not eat you either.” Feeling Luo Yu’s nervousness, Liyou patted his head and comforted him.
Luo Yu wanted to avoid Liyou’s touches. He was not a child, but her father. How could a child pat his father’s head like this? He was not a child.
“I am not a child.” Luo Yu protested.
Liyou smiled and said nothing, but still stubbornly stroked Luo Yu’s head. That raven black hair was so soft that she could not stop….Suddenly Liyou lowered her head and placed a light kiss on Luo Yu’s forehead, “Be happy, don’t let yourself get hurt again.”
Luo Yu nodded and seeing him agreeing, Liyou left Luo Yu’s palace.
“Anhui.” Liyou called out in a dark voice as soon as she walked out of Luo Yu’s bedroom.
“Your Majesty!” Anhui should understand what the Empress wanted to say. Those people had touched people that should not have been touched and now it was time to bear the consequences.
“Strengthen the ranks of the Imperial guards. Have the Anbu Black Ops arrange protection for the members of the harem. Zhen does not want to see any assassins appear again. Use all of our power to deal with those people as soon as possible and have the military join the search team!”
“Yes, this subordinate understands!” With the military’s help, even if those people were hiding in a mouse hole, he was confident that he could sniff them out!
Anhui returned to perform his duties and only Fengying was left to attend to Liyou. Fengyng seemed to have something to say to the Empress and she hesitated before speaking, “Your Majesty, Ning guiren’s birthday is still ten days away, should this subordinate prepare anything?”
She had records of all the niangniangs in the harem, so naturally, she also knew their birthdays, the date of when they had entered the palace and their backgrounds. She would have reminded the Empress before, but the Empress did not seem to have such inclinations.
“En.” Liyou responded lightly. Seeing that there was no reaction, Fengying ceased talking and followed behind her silently.
“Fengying, in a few days, all of the niangniangs will make a trip out of the palace. You should make some arrangements in advance. “ Although she had sent people to protect them, there were other trivial matters that needed to be arranged.
“Yes, this subordinate understands.”
“Also, tell the King Consort that it will be Ning guifei’s birthday soon. Have him gather everyone to celebrate at dinner and have a bit of fun.” She surmised that Qin Ning would not care for a complex celebration and it would be enough if the family gathered for his birthday.
“Yes.” It seemed that the Empress still had her own arrangements, but it was merely to gather all the members of the harem together. Thinking of the scene at the last gathering, Fengying smiled knowingly. She felt that at times, this Imperial palace was but an ordinary home and could also share such warm and joyous moments.
After arranging these things, Liyou thought of the adorable Jing’er and sent Fengying away, heading to Yaoyu Palace by herself.
Situ Honyu was teasing Jing’er, his expression full of kindness. Liyou stood to the side and watched quietly, feeling that such a scene was too precious and she could watch it all day.
“Your Majesty, you are here.” Situ Hongyu raised his head and saw the Empress standing to the side. He embraced the infant and greeted softly.
“Let Zhen hold.” From helpless to proficient, Liyou’s movements of holding the baby were already quite good. She took the baby from Situ Hongyu’s arms and carried the infant. The baby seemed to recognize her and flashed her a lovely smile.
“Jing’er, when will you call me Imperial Mother…” It was a bit foolish to talk to a child who could not speak or even understand what she was talking about, but she was still very happy doing so.
Since Situ Honyu had given birth, he was taken care of by the Imperial Physicians and Liyou had also informed the physicians to take care of the other ladies in the harem. If anyone was pregnant, they had to tell her…However, she seemed to have only favored a few people recently and the number of times had been pitifully small. At this rate, her second child would not be coming anytime soon. Shouldn’t she work harder?
Thinking of this, Liyou revealed a slightly weird expression. Weiqing, Feng Xue and Anhui naturally did not need to be mentioned, but as for the rest, she couldn’t help but think of Xingchen. The feeling of riding on the horse that day had been strange. If it wasn’t for the fact that they had been in the wilderness, perhaps she would have had him right here…
“What is the Empress thinking of, can this consort take a gander?” Seeing the Empress’ expression, Situ Hongyu could not help asking curiously.
“Then what do you think Zhen is thinking of?”
“The Empress’ expression just now seems to be one when thinking of someone who can make people feel happy. As for who it is, this consort does not know that.” The Empress must have fallen in love with someone again. Otherwise, how could she have shown such an expression?
Liyou was slightly surprised. Situ Hongyu’s guess had been extremely accurate.
“Guessed quite well, but there is no reward.” Liyou continued to tease the child in her arms, stuffing her fingers in the child’s little hands. She liked teasing the child very much.
“Hehe, this consort does not need to be rewarded, as long as the Empress can visit often. But, this consort has a question…”Suddenly thinking of the uneasiness that had been lingering in his heart for the past few days, Situ Hongyu felt like now was a good time to ask.
“What is it?”
“The rules in this palace are that princes and princesses are not to be directly raised by their father. The Empress has visited this consort for many days, is this appropriate?” He had remembered that the Empress said that she would let him watch his child grow up, but he had thought that had been true, but after so many days, the child was about to turn a month old, but still remained in his palace.
“Since it is your child, of course you must raise. Zhen does not think those rules should apply in this case. Take care of him and watch him grow up with a peace of mind. Zhen believes that there is no one else who will take care of him better than you.”
Situ Hongyu’s excitement could not be expressed in words. He knelt on the ground and bowed deeply to the Empress!
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