The queen is spoiling the king and madly criticizing him for spoiling her

Chapter 189: Dare not monopolize the emperor

After just one glance, Gu Jianchu immediately retracted his gaze and whispered to Doctor Lin, "Don't make a sound for now."

Doctor Lin naturally understood, and since these kinds of things could be life-threatening, he naturally wouldn't say anything more.

Gu Jianchu arranged for Zhuxi to send Doctor Lin away.

She was teasing a parrot with a wooden stick in her hand, but her eyes were looking out the window in a daze.

The parrot was sent to the palace by Gu Jianbai two days ago. He just saw it by chance while strolling through the market. He thought the parrot was interesting and wanted to give it to her to cheer her up, so he sent someone to deliver it day and night.

The parrot was playing in the cage, flapping its wings.

Gu Jianchu was so absorbed in staring out the window that she didn't notice Xie Ci'an coming over. It wasn't until her shoulders fell into a warm embrace that her thoughts were pulled back to reality. She stared at Xie Ci'an in shock, "How come there was no sound when the emperor came over? You must have scared me to death."

"Achu was thinking too hard that he didn't hear anything. What was he thinking about?" Xie Ci'an hugged Gu Jianchu in his arms.

[The Emperor didn't allow me to get pregnant, is it because he's worried about the Gu family's achievements? If I give birth to a child, it might lead to rebellion or interference from the royal family.]

This kind of thing is common in all dynasties.

After Gu Jianchu hesitated, he didn't ask the question in the end. Instead, he tried to force a smile and said, "I'm not thinking about anything. I'm just worried about how big brother is doing in Lingnan."

Xie Ci'an rubbed Gu Jianchu's furry head. "The parrot has been delivered. I think it has already established itself in Lingnan. There's also news from the Imperial City Department. After those Lingnan officials were punished, Gu Jianbai immediately promoted a new policy there. Although there were some difficulties at the beginning, the people soon realized that the new policy was for their own good and gradually accepted it. Gu Jianbai is now deeply loved by the people there, so Ah Chu doesn't need to worry about her."

"I will feel relieved if big brother is doing well in Lingnan." Gu Jianchu echoed casually.

Xie Ci'an pinched Gu Jianchu's chin, lowered his head and gave her a light kiss on the corner of her lips, "What did Doctor Lin and Ah Chu say?"

Xie Ci'an's voice was very low, but the warm breath he breathed on her earlobe made her tremble all over like a frightened bird.

She really underestimated Xie Ci'an's ability. He even guessed what Doctor Lin said to him.

Gu Jianchu quickly calmed down, staring at Xie Ci'an and hesitatingly saying, "I have been favored for some time, but I haven't been pregnant yet. I can't help but worry that there is something wrong with my body, so I asked Doctor Lin a few more questions."

"I remember that the emperor wanted a child very much before. It was all because of my poor health. I have been like this all the time. Naturally, I dare not occupy the emperor all the time. I should arrange for other sisters to come to the emperor's bed and give birth to children as soon as possible."

Since Xie Ci'an brought up this matter, Gu Jianchu's words couldn't help but be more tentative.

After saying this, she didn't even dare to look up at the emperor.

Xie Ci'an looked at Gu Jianchu's worried expression and couldn't help but chuckle.

Although he had already glimpsed Gu Jianchu's thoughts, how could he make her say it clearly if he didn't guide her to speak it out herself? This would have left the little girl with a knot in her heart.

Hearing a chuckle above his forehead, Gu Jianchu couldn't help but look up, "What is the emperor laughing at?"

"If I hadn't used the child as an excuse, the Queen might not have been willing to be with me. The Queen and I are still young, and I haven't had time to enjoy the world, so how could I be in a hurry to have a child?" Xie Ci'an leaned over again and kissed the Queen on the mouth.

Gu Jianchu was stunned for a few breaths.

It seems so.

Because she had never been prepared, but as the queen, it was her duty to pass on the emperor's family line, so she was forced to accept it.

Unexpectedly, the emperor was deliberately using this matter to threaten her.

"Then I thought the emperor was worried before?" Gu Jianchu immediately asked back.

Xie Ci'an smiled and said, "If I don't make the Queen anxious, how can she cooperate with everything?"

Gu Jianchu was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect to be tricked by the emperor.

"Do you think I'm doing this because I'm afraid of the Gu family's military power?" Xie Ci'an tapped Gu Jianchu's nose.

Gu Jianchu nodded frantically in her heart, but she didn't show it on the surface. "Of course I don't dare to think so."

"The Gu family helped me defend the Liaodong border. No one else would have that ability. Besides, the queen is in my hands. I believe the Gu family will always be loyal to me." Xie Ci'an made all of Gu Jianchu's concerns clear.

"This is also the reason why the military power in Liaodong is still in the hands of the Gu family, and the emperor sent Lingnan to the Gu family." Gu Jianchu asked tentatively.

Having spent a long time with the Queen, he naturally did not worry that the Queen would have any rebellious intentions. As for the Gu family, they had been well-behaved over the years and did not seem to be pretending. Instead of handing it over to other ministers, it would be better to hand it over to the Gu family.

Xie Ci'an followed Gu Jianchu's gaze and nodded, "That's right, Queen, there's no need to worry about this matter every day."

Gu Jianchu didn't expect Xie Ci'an to be so frank with him.

Before Gu Jianchu could think about it, Xie Ci'an pressed his entire body against him, their lips touching, conquering him. Gu Jianchu instinctively clung to him and agreed.

Xie Ci'an untied the belt around Gu Jianchu's waist, and her clothes slowly slid off, revealing her snow-white shoulders. There were still marks on her skin below that had not yet faded.

By the time Gu Jianchu realized what was happening, his clothes had already fallen to his waist, leaving only a bellyband. "It's not good for the emperor to indulge in lust in broad daylight. What if the ministers catch him?"

After all, this is the Chuigong Hall, and ministers would occasionally come to the palace to report important matters.

"They don't dare to force their way in. If anything happens, just wait outside." Xie Ci'an picked up Gu Jianchu and carried him horizontally, placing him directly on the large bed.

After all, it was daytime, and Gu Jianchu didn't dare to make any noise. He bit Xie Ci'an's shoulder, and only a tiny sound was heard.

During the day, Xie Ci'an didn't hold her for too long, it was over after just one time, and he took her into the hot spring pool to soak for a while.

Time flies, and soon it is the day of the Qujiang Banquet.

The news that the emperor and empress attended the Qujiang Banquet together had been spread a few days ago. Whether it was court officials or people on the streets, everyone sighed at the deep affection between the emperor and empress.

Although some civil officials had some complaints, they were all scared away by Xie Ci'an's look.

They dare not submit an impeachment petition at all. If they don't understand the impeachment well, they may lose their own heads.

The Queen is protected by the Emperor in front and supported by the Gu family behind.

The sun was shining brightly, and a gentle breeze blew across the lake. Almost all the newly-appointed scholars who had received invitations to the palace came early, hoping to leave a good impression on the court officials and the emperor.

Those who arrived later were the ministers in the court.

But he still had to get ahead of the emperor and empress.

Although the temporary palace had beautiful scenery, it was some distance away from the imperial palace. By the time the emperor and empress arrived at the palace, it was already 9:00 pm.

Xie Ci'an was dressed in a dragon robe, looking indescribably majestic.

Today, Gu Jianchu specially chose an indigo dress with pearls on her face and a kingfisher headpiece. She looked majestic yet gentle. Standing next to Xie Ci'an, the two of them looked particularly well-matched.

The carriage had just stopped in front of the palace, and before the two men could get off, they heard a noise coming from outside.