Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!-Chapter 613 Abnormal_1

The Emperor, unable to set his mind at ease, personally went to the harem without announcement and walked in to see the Empress gazing spellbound at a cherished small belly cover.

The Empress quickly regained her senses and reached out toward the belly cover, but then she withdrew her hand, "You’re here."

The Emperor recognized the belly cover and the small garments in front of him. These were prepared by the Empress for the child before his birth. He sat down in silence; both he and the Empress had the greatest expectations for this child.

Among his five sons, the Crown Prince’s birth was somewhat of an accident. Initially, he did not wish for Qingran to give birth during the rebellion because it was too dangerous, but she still brought forth the child when she conceived. The second to fourth children were all born because he desired more consolidated power, and these children were born with calculated intentions.

But this youngest, the fifth, was conceived without a hint of calculation, only with full-hearted anticipation.

There’s even less need to mention Qingran. This child was the one he had promised her after their commitment, holding a different significance. But now the child was gone, and a heaviness settled in the Emperor’s heart, "Did you dream of him?"

The Empress carefully folded the clothes, "Ah, I’ve been dreaming of him every day lately. It’s odd, isn’t it? When we just lost him, I never dreamed of him." ƒreewebɳovel.com

The Emperor remained silent. It wasn’t that the Empress didn’t dream, but that she didn’t dare to. "As one ages, one tends to overthink. Is it because of Zhenyue that you thought of the fifth?"

The Empress shook her head, "Zhenyue has been here for quite a while now. If I were to reminisce, I would’ve dreamed of him long ago. Why wait until now to dream?"

The Emperor looked into the Empress’s eyes. There was a sharpness in Qingran’s eyes. The Emperor remained silent; so the Empress had found something out, and she was just putting on an act just now!

In Jinzhou Province, as soon as Zhulan woke up, she noticed someone was already in the courtyard. Looking at the shadow’s figure from the window, "Why doesn’t Yushuang come in?"

Yushuang let out a breath; one could see the white mist in the cold air, "Grandmother, you’re awake."

Zhulan, wrapped in her clothes, sat up, and waited for Yushuang to enter the bedroom before saying, "You silly girl, why didn’t you wait inside? It’s so cold outside."

Yushuang’s cheeks were pale with a touch of red, and she smiled gently, "I was entranced by the fallen leaves in the courtyard and stared a bit too long."

Zhulan leaned back against the pillow, "Is there something you want to talk to Grandma about?"

Yushuang’s eyes were clear and bright, "Hmm, Grandmother, I’ve been thinking a lot these past few days."

"Have you come to terms with it?"

Yushuang nodded emphatically, "Hmm, I’ve come to terms with it."

She had indeed been struck by reality and after much thought, she saw more clearly. The only advantage she had was not her own appearance, but the identity of a granddaughter of the Zhou family. She compared herself to the daughters of other official families; among those who were beautiful, how many lived for themselves? Being born into the Zhou family was her greatest fortune.

As for her parents’ thoughts, that was human nature. The second wife did not have as many sons as the first wife. Even though Ming Teng and Ming Hui were mischievous and troublesome, they still studied seriously when it was time to. The second wife was different; with Ming Rui being an only son, naturally the parents’ focus would be on him. Who could blame them for treasuring him so much?

Zhulan looked at Yushuang seriously. The girl was not lying, "You didn’t come over today just for a chat, did you?"

Yushuang smiled sheepishly, "Grandmother, I want to ask you to speak to my fourth aunt. I want to learn from her."

Zhulan laughed. The girl had been analyzing a lot in the past few days. Her heart was clear; if she wanted to live better, she wanted to learn from Su Xuan’s skills, "To have such thoughts, Grandma is very relieved."

Yushuang smiled softly, "Thank you, Grandma."

Zhulan appreciated children who were self-reliant, especially her own kin, "I’ll talk to your fourth aunt, but let’s wait a few days."

Yushuang nodded obediently, "Hmm."

Zhulan would never speak on behalf of the second couple. If she did, it could affect Yushuang’s judgment. It was good that the child made her own assessments, "I have a plan for your marriage, and your grandfather and I are aware of it. As long as we’re here, no one else’s words matter."

Yushuang’s eyes curved in a smile, "Grandma, your granddaughter understands."

It was precisely because she knew that her confidence was bolstered, and for this very reason, she felt grateful for having been reborn into the Zhou family. She was determined to live differently, yearning for the flamboyance of her aunt!

Zhulan watched Yushuang’s smile with fascination; for the first time it was radiant. The Yushuang of the past had locked herself in a shell, never making a mistake, influenced by her parents. Now, having shed those shackles, her entire aura was transformed.

Such a Yushuang was even more captivating. Who knew which lucky rascal would benefit from her in the future!

The two days passed quickly, and the Imperial Physician summoned by Su Xuan arrived. Zhulan waited for the results of the pulse examination. As soon as it was over, she anxiously asked, "What’s the result?"

The Imperial Physician replied, "Indeed, it is twins. With the first birth being twins, one must be extremely careful."

Then he turned to the standing Su Xuan and said, "If you feel that you are about to give birth, make sure to send a letter to this old man."

Su Xuan gratefully said, "Grandpa Liu, your personal visit today has already filled me with immense gratitude. When the time comes to give birth, I will be careful and cautious. You have already troubled yourself enough; there’s no need for you to come in person."

The Imperial Physician, "I owe your parents a debt of gratitude; this is the least I can do. The first birth being twins is very dangerous, and I must be there to oversee it."

Su Xuan hesitated, "You..."

The Imperial Physician knew what Su Xuan wanted to say, "This old man knows what he’s doing."

He was getting old. If it weren’t for watching over his son and grandson, he would have retired long ago. In the past two years, both his son and grandson had been doing well, and he had been planning to retire at the end of the year.

Su Xuan felt thankful in her heart. No one wants to be in danger, and with his presence, she felt even more confident about herself and the babies. "Thank you, Grandpa Liu."

The Imperial Physician needed to hurry back to the capital. Fortunately, Jinzhou Province was close to the capital. Zhulan personally saw the Imperial Physician off and returned to the second wife’s court. Before she entered, she saw Chang Zhi fussing over Su Xuan, who was smiling warmly at him.

Zhulan chuckled to herself; well, there was no need to intervene. Noticing Su Xuan’s maid looking at her and motioning to be quiet, Zhulan, accompanied by the maid, turned and went back to her own courtyard.

News of Su Xuan’s twin pregnancy was not kept secret, and the entire Zhou household knew about it, as did outsiders before long. There were those who envied Su Xuan, and those who relished in the misfortune: first births are risky!

However, Zhou Shuren received words of envy from Officer Wong, "Congratulations, sir, on soon welcoming another grandchild."

Zhou Shuren patted Wong Ju on the shoulder. Every time Officer Wong heard of someone having a child or welcoming another grandchild, he couldn’t hide his jealousy. "The Wong family prides itself on quality over quantity," he consoled himself.

Hearing this, Wong Ju felt a bit more comfortable, "At least the Wong family is free from sibling rivalry."

Zhou Shuren coughed, indeed this was the case!

Time flew swiftly. In the blink of an eye, all the leaves had fallen, and the earth had donned its new clothing. Only, this year’s snowfall was unusually frequent.

After the first snowfall, two more followed within seven days, and the accumulations reached past people’s knees.

That morning, as soon as Zhulan awoke, she heard the sound of snow being shoveled outside. Donning her clothes, she stepped out—last night had brought more snow. She heard sighs nearby.

Zhulan turned around, "You’re up."

Zhou Shuren looked at the thickness of last night’s snow, now surpassing the tops of shoes, "This winter is turning out to be a disaster."

Zhulan, "We’re just into winter; don’t be overly pessimistic."

Zhou Shuren solemnly said, "Let’s hope so."

After breakfast, Zhou Shuren left for the government office. The heavy snowfalls kept him very busy. Zhulan watched Chang Xhong go out to play, her concerns for Chang Lian and the others growing. They had written not long ago, saying they were close to arrival, but now with the snow, who knew how they were?