EBE Chapter 399 Ancient Palace Maid 12 (The End)
Chapter 399 Ancient Palace Maid 12 (The End)
As the steam rises in the bath, the temperature increases, and an ambiguous atmosphere gradually forms.
Qingdai leaned against the wall of the bathtub, the cool water causing her to lean forward slightly. Helian Zhou held her tightly, beginning to steal her breath.
The water lapped against the walls of the bathtub, rolling and rising with the movements of the people in the water.
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An hour later, with a splash, Helian Zhou emerged from the water carrying Qingdai and walked towards the large bed in the palace.
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The red curtains fluttered gently, the candlelight reflected their smiling faces, and they entwined in each other's embrace.
The next day, Helian Zhou and Qingdai took a three-day break after their wedding. They slept in and then slowly got up.
The days of sleeping in were so comfortable; the two of them got up because they were hungry.
Helian Zhou pulled Qingdai's hand and led her to sit down at the table. After the two finished their breakfast, their eyes were still filled with longing.
"How about we go out of the palace for fun today?"
Qingdai had no objection, and said with a hint of teasing in her eyes, "Alright, it's a good opportunity to go shopping. I haven't had my husband spend a fortune on me yet."
Helian Zhou immediately cooperated, saying indulgently, "My money belongs to my wife, and I'll give you the key to the storeroom too. You can spend it as you please."
"Let's go then, let's change our clothes and then leave the palace." Qingdai stood up and walked into the hall.
Mulan and Hegu, carrying the clothes that Helian Zhou had prepared in advance, followed Qingdai inside to help her change.
Helian Zhou also went behind the screen to the side and changed into casual clothes.
A carriage drove out of the palace gate. Inside, Qingdai and Helian Zhou were snuggled together. Neither of them had brought any other people with them, only a guard driving the carriage.
However, given their different identities, they were still accompanied and protected by bodyguards.
The guards, driving the carriage, inquired, "Young master, where shall the lady go first?"
Helian Zhou looked at Qingdai, and she said, "Go to the most bustling and lively street."
"Yes, madam." The guard acknowledged the order and immediately drove the carriage forward.
The two went shopping first and bought all the nice gold and silver jewelry, clothes, and delicious food they saw.
Stockpiling goods is something Qingdai does in every world she visits. She doesn't know how many pieces of jewelry and clothes she has, but who would complain about having too much?
She bought food from here and there, and gradually accumulated a lot.
Moreover, she would exchange the money in each world for gold and silver before leaving.
When it was lunchtime, the two found a restaurant to dine at.
During the meal, the two did not need anyone to serve them; they simply served each other food.
When Qingdai ate something delicious, she would encourage Helian Zhou to try it too: "Try this, it's delicious."
Helian Zhou's eyes were full of smiles as he ate the food she had picked for him: "Mmm, it's delicious, especially the food you picked for me."
In return, Qingdai smiled and ate the food he fed her.
The atmosphere between the two was so cloying that it was almost sickening.
Xiao Qi had already run next door to get some fresh air. She had eaten her fill of dog food before she remembered that she wasn't single either.
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Three months after the marriage, Qingdai took her pulse and discovered that she was pregnant, so she began to rest and recuperate.
Helian Zhou was overjoyed. He ran to his mother's memorial tablet to express his happiness and told her about his love story with Qingdai.
When Qingdai found out, she didn't know what to say. Helian Zhou, this filial son, was even showing affection to his mother.
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Every day after the morning court session, Helian Zhou would go straight to Lingxiao Palace, then approach Qingdai and ask, "How are you feeling? Is there anything wrong?"
He asked her this question every day ever since he found out Qingdai was pregnant, and she was tired of hearing it.
"I'm fine, I don't feel uncomfortable anywhere." She replied with this countless times.
Helian Zhou never tired of listening to her. He could go without hearing a single word from her, but he was always worried about the imperial physician's daily pulse diagnosis results.
"That's good. I've had the imperial kitchen prepare your favorite dishes. Go and have your meal."
Qingdai also stood up as he helped her up: "Okay, let's go."
Whenever Helian Zhou had free time, he would personally serve Qingdai. After a meal, they would go for a walk outside to digest their food.
That day, Qingdai was reading in the courtyard when she suddenly sensed something was wrong. She quickly called out to the palace maid beside her, "Mulan, I'm about to give birth!"
"Your Highness, what? You're about to give birth? This servant will help you inside right away." Mulan hurriedly went to help her.
Upon hearing the commotion, He Gu immediately instructed people to prepare the necessary items for the delivery. The delivery room was already ready; all that was needed was to have someone boil water.
Then send someone to notify the imperial physician, the midwife, and the emperor.
Because of Helian Zhou's nervousness towards Qingdai during this period, the people serving in Lingxiao Palace also became nervous.
Qingdai was probably the calmest one. She slowly helped Mulan up, saying, "No rush, help me walk a bit first."
Mulan had no experience with childbirth either, but her best quality was her obedience; she even comforted Mulan, saying:
"Yes, Your Majesty, don't be afraid, the Emperor is coming soon."
"I'm not afraid, so you should relax too," Qingdai said with a smile, sensing her tension.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I'm not nervous." Mulan took a deep breath and helped the person walk slowly.
Helian Zhou, who was still discussing matters with his ministers, heard the news that the Empress was about to give birth and immediately abandoned his ministers to run to Lingxiao Palace.
The ministers also knew that the Emperor and Empress were deeply in love and that the Emperor cared a lot about the Empress, so they naturally understood the Emperor's anxiety.
As soon as Helian Zhou arrived at Lingxiao Palace, he saw Qingdai's slightly pale face. He immediately went up to her in place of Mulan to support her, asking worriedly, "How are you? Are you alright?"
"It's alright, I should be giving birth soon. Please carry me into the delivery room," Qingdai said, shaking her head.
Upon hearing this, Helian Zhou picked up the person, carried her into the delivery room, and put her down. He was still reluctant to leave.
The midwives had already come in, and Qingdai coaxed them out.
Helian Zhou could only wait anxiously outside, but fortunately, the child was born not long after.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! The Empress has given birth to a baby prince." The midwife came out carrying a swaddled baby.
Helian Zhou only said there would be a reward before going inside to check on Qingdai: "How is the Empress?"
"Your Majesty, the Empress is fine, just a little weak and powerless."
Qingdai vaguely heard Helian Zhou's voice. Feeling a little tired, she gradually fell asleep.
The child was named Helian Rui, and when he was a month old, the emperor named him Crown Prince.
Over the years, ministers have never dared to mention the matter of having the emperor fill his harem. They remember that as soon as someone brought it up, they received a death stare from the emperor.
This led to no one daring to mention it afterward. They figured the Emperor and Empress were not people they could afford to offend, so they decided to just focus on their own business.
When Helian Rui grew up, Helian Zhou abdicated and took Qingdai out of the palace to travel and see the world.
The two accompanied each other through many years, and time flew by.
At the very last moment of his life, Helian Zhou shed a tear: "I'm sorry, I have to go first. Thank you for coming to my side."
After he finished speaking, he stopped breathing, and his hands fell limply to his sides.
Qingdai held his hand, her eyes also moist. She held back for a long time, but still managed to shed a tear.
After arranging everything, she also departed, and the emperor and empress were buried together, sharing the same bed in life and the same grave in death.
Back in the system space, Zhong Ning said, "Xiao Qi, let's settle the account!"
Xiao Qi nodded and said, "Okay, host."
Settlement begins...
Settlement in progress...
Settlement complete.
Main quest (must be completed): Die peacefully in your sleep.
Complete the task to earn 3000 points.
Side quest (optional): Help the villains rebel.
The system determines that the task is complete and awards points.
Name: Zhong Ning
Gender: Female
Skills: Soul Refining Technique (10/10) Martial Arts, Management, Finance, Marksmanship, Swordsmanship, Whip Technique, Knife Technique, Lightness Skill, Painting, Guzheng (Chinese zither), Chess, Horsemanship, Calligraphy, Pipa (Chinese lute), Tea Ceremony, Medicine, Tomb Raiding, Artifact Appraisal, Cooking, Hacking, Language Proficiency, Imperial Arts, Classical Dance, Alchemy, Formation
Item: Spirit Spring Space (Max Level)
Points: (Reserved) +
Cultivation level: Mid-stage Golden Immortal Realm
Zhong Ning invited Xiao Qi and Yun Shang to have hot pot together.
Hot pot is definitely better enjoyed with a group; it has improved her appetite considerably.
They ate and drank in the space, practiced martial arts, and spent a fulfilling period of time there.
Zhong Ning rested for quite a while this time, and only after she got bored did she remember to continue doing the mission: "Xiao Qi, let's go to the next world!"
"Alright, host, let's go!"