The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

Chapter 175 It’s Not Like I Can’t Live Without Him

Xu Ke pulled Chu Musheng to sit down together.

She took the snack on the table, fed him a piece, and poured the prince a cup of scented tea.

"Your Highness, look, they are all very good at flying kites!"

Chu Musheng looked up at the kite in the sky and praised with a smile.

"Very good."

Seeing that the prince was in a good mood, everyone felt more cheerful.

Unknowingly, the sun was setting, Chu Musheng said.

"Princess, we've been playing for so long, it's time to go back to your room and rest."

Although Xu Keke was a little reluctant, she nodded obediently.

During dinner, only Chu Musheng and Xu Keke were sitting at the large dining table.

Xu Keke ate slowly and Chu Musheng carefully checked the fish for bones.

"Your Highness, there's no need to look for it! Even though this fish is whole, the bones have been cleaned out by the kitchen."

Chu Musheng paused his movements when he heard this and said with a smile.

"I'm used to it. I'm worried that you, my beloved, might get stuck by a fish bone."

"Your Highness is so thoughtful. I am deeply touched."

As he said this, he fed the prince a mouthful of soup.

Chu Musheng picked up a piece of fresh fish and put it into Xu Ke's bowl.

"Eat more fish. I heard that children who eat more fish in the womb will be very smart."

Xu Ke nodded slightly.

"I've heard of this as well. I've eaten a lot of fish in the past few months. Your Highness has been working hard out there, so you should eat more too."

The two of them chatted with each other, and a warm atmosphere filled the air.

At this time, Chu Musheng suddenly asked.

"Princess, there will be a flower viewing banquet in the palace tomorrow. You must go with me."

Xu Ke was slightly stunned.

"I heard that this flower viewing banquet was hosted by the Empress Dowager, and many young men and women from the court officials' families were invited. Uh... it's like a blind date banquet."

Chu Musheng held Xu Keke's hand, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

"My beloved concubine is in the palace every day, so she is well-informed. Every spring, the palace holds a flower viewing banquet, and many marriages have indeed been made at this flower viewing banquet."

"Why do you want to attend, Your Majesty? Is the position of concubine in our palace still vacant?"

Xu Keke suddenly became alert and turned to look at Chu Musheng.

"What are you thinking, my beloved?"

Chu Musheng scratched Xu Keke's nose lightly.

"I have you as my beloved concubine, and this trip is just a formality, at the invitation of the Queen Mother."

Xu Keke pouted and looked very nervous.

"Then I must follow the prince closely, lest he be seduced by some young lady."

Chu Musheng laughed out loud.

"My beloved concubine, please don't let your imagination run wild. My heart is only with you."

Xu Keke then smiled.

"I believe Your Majesty, I will not go tomorrow. After all, the ladies of other families are all slim.

I, however, have a large belly, which is not only unattractive, but also requires me to be wary of all kinds of bumps and bruises."

Why did you change your mind in the middle of a conversation?

Chu Musheng hurriedly supported her waist and abdomen and coaxed her softly.

"My beloved concubine, please don't talk nonsense. What's the big belly? My beloved concubine is pregnant with my child. How can anyone else compare to her dignity?

This prince wants to take you with him because the Empress Dowager misses her daughter-in-law. She said that she hasn't seen you for a long time and she misses you very much.

At this flower viewing banquet, my beloved concubine will also be able to see the familiar Princess Rui, as well as your close friend. "

Xu Ke blinked her eyes. What should she do if she felt a little moved?

She had been resting and taking care of her pregnancy in the palace, and had not even gone to the palace to pay her respects to the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager would occasionally come to Prince Sheng's mansion to see her before the New Year.

It is said that she caught a cold after the New Year and gave Xu Ke Ke for fear of spreading the disease.

So she sent a palace maid to say that she would not come over for a few days.

I believe the Empress Dowager is well now, so I should go visit her.

Well, there are also Princess Rui and Li Yueran, I haven’t seen them for quite a while.

Seeing Xu Ke struggling, Chu Musheng pulled her up.

"Okay, now that you're full, I'll take you for a walk to help you digest your food. Tomorrow, I'll be waiting at the mansion. I'll come back and take you to the palace to visit the Grand Empress Dowager."

"All right!"

Xu Ke nodded in agreement. Anyway, if anything went wrong, he could just blame it on the prince.

Hey hey hey.

The next day, Chu Musheng finished his official business and returned home early to get permission to enter the palace.

Xu Ke was carefully dressed up by her maids Dingxiang and Yaju, and although she was pregnant, her beauty could not be concealed.

There were not too many decorations on her bun, and she was wearing a gorgeous palace dress, which was simple yet noble.

The two maids serving me today are Nanny Wang and Dingdang Anxiang.

However, once the prince returns, they will have to stand aside.

After getting on the carriage, Chu Musheng carefully protected Xu Keke, fearing that she would feel unwell in the slightest.

There was no conversation along the way, and they soon arrived at the palace.

After entering the palace, Xu Ke followed Chu Musheng and walked carefully.

The palace maids and eunuchs passing by all bowed, their eyes full of curiosity and respect.

Chu Musheng ignored the eunuchs and palace maids.

Only when they encountered officials from the court who saluted them would they say "no thanks".

The group went directly to the Empress Dowager's Changxin Palace, and Xu Ke went forward to pay his respects.

When the Empress Dowager saw her, a smile immediately broke out on her face and she took her hand and looked at her carefully.

"Oh, my little daughter-in-law, you've missed me so much."

The Empress Dowager couldn't stop smiling.

Xu Ke said obediently.

"I'm sorry to have caused you, the Queen Mother, to worry about me. It's all my fault."

The Empress Dowager patted Xu Ke's hand.

"Don't say that, I know you're having a lot of troubles because of your pregnancy.

Come, let me take a good look at this little guy in your belly. Is he well behaved? "

"My Queen Mother, this child is quite well behaved and hasn't caused me much trouble."

The Empress Dowager nodded.

"That's good, but you have to take good care of it."

Having said that, he turned and looked at Chu Musheng.

"Sheng'er, remember to remind the servants in the mansion to take good care of the princess and not to neglect her in the slightest."

Chu Musheng answered respectfully.

"Your son will follow your mother's instructions."

After speaking, he stood up.

"Mother, I still have some things to take care of. I will come back to pick up the princess later."

The Empress Dowager nodded.

"Go and do your work!"

Xu Keke looked at Chu Musheng striding out and was a little confused.

Didn’t the prince just say that he would leave me alone to do things?

Just as he was daydreaming, a palace maid brought fruits and snacks, and the Empress Dowager greeted Xu Keke.

"My little daughter-in-law, come and try these. I specially asked someone to prepare them."

Xu Keke came back to his senses, picked up a piece of dessert and took a small bite.

Your Highness, please let me go. I can’t live without him.

Xu Ke looked at the Empress Dowager with a smile.

"Mother, the snacks here are delicious."

The Empress Dowager smiled even more happily.

"My daughter-in-law, do you want to go to the Imperial Garden to enjoy the flowers? This flower viewing banquet will not only feature various rare flowers in the palace.

The Empress Dowager has bought a lot of flowers from the people. It’s still early spring, but the Imperial Garden is already in full bloom.”

Xu Ke wiped the corner of his mouth with a handkerchief and moved closer to the Empress Dowager.

"Mother, I heard that you caught a cold a few days ago. Are you feeling better now?"

The Empress Dowager was stunned. How could this be an irrelevant answer?

However, she still felt very touched by her daughter-in-law's care.

"I'm fine now. It's nothing serious. I just have a slight cough."

The Empress Dowager said with a smile.

"Mother, would you like to go enjoy the flowers? I'll accompany you there, won't you? It would be nice to move around more."

Xu Ke gave the Empress Dowager a sweet smile.