My Empress From The Future
Happy News

The night wind was rustling, shaking the little bells tied to the branches of the Meihua tree. The sound of night insects sounded faint. The sky tonight looks gray because the moon is covered in clouds. The lanterns in every corner of the palace had been lit, the night guards circled around in turn. Sometimes, the safety of the royal family was the number one priority, compared to their own lives.

Zhuanshi Palace looked cold, no lantern flames were lit, except at the gate. This prompted questions in the Emperor's mind. Thinking something had happened to the Empress, Emperor Tian Yi ran away leaving Eunuch Kang following behind him.

The double door was wide open, it took time for the Emperor to get used to the darkness. A little while later, the Emperor quickly headed to the bed where Meihua was lying.

"Li May! Why not light a lantern? Quickly turn everything on!"

"Puni is His Majesty's servant. The empress doesn't allow lanterns to be lit."

"Now turn it all on!"

"good. I'll light it."

After Li Mei lit the lantern in the room, the atmosphere became brightly lit. The Emperor could now see Meihua lying on his side.

"Sir, are you feeling sick again?"

"No."

"Then why don't you want the lanterns lit?"

"It's okay."

"Empress are you angry at Zhen?"

"No."

"Why are you like this?"

"It's okay."

The Emperor was at a loss for words, the short and cold reply from the Empress felt pinched his heart. Slowly the Emperor laid his body behind Meihua, one of his hands hugging Meihua.

"Zhen knows you're mad at me. Zhen admitted wrong. Zhen thinks by putting you in jail, it can protect your life. But Zhen was wrong, not only did he not have a lady-in-waiting accompany you, Zhen also did not visit you. Hua'er I'm sorry, will you?"

Silent. There was no response from Meihua. The Emperor's breath was then heard.

"Hua 'er. You can curse me, you can punish me, you can silence me, but don't hate me! Don't push me away from you! Please, I'm sorry. Hua'er I'm sorry. You're ready, aren't you?"he added.

Meihua desperately held back the tears that had accumulated in the corner of her eyes. The tears were ready to fall at any moment. Hearing Tian Yi's so touching apology, her heart as a woman began to melt. Especially before this, Li Mei had told him all the events that had happened since she was in prison. It was the Emperor who took him out of prison and waited for him when he was unconscious.

"Hua 'er. If you still want to be alone, no problem. Zhen will give you time. Just don't torture yourself, don't torture me either! Take good care of yourself, eat a lot, drink your medicine regularly, for Zhen's sake. For our son."

The last words of the Emperor made Meihua flinch, for the sake of our son? Whose son?

"really. Zhen hasn't told you anything yet, Zhen also forbids anyone from telling. In order for Zhen himself to deliver it directly to you! Hua'er you're pregnant, pregnant with our child. We're gonna be mom and dad soon, are you happy?"

This time Meihua's tears were completely dripping. The happy news made the defense he built collapse in an instant. Without caring about anything, Meihua turned around. Replying to the Emperor's embrace, hiding his teary face in Tian Yi's embrace.

"Your Majesty. Is it true what you said? Repeat once more!"

"True Hua'er. You're pregnant, we'll be father and mother soon. This palace will soon be bustling with laughter and cries of our son. Aren't you happy?"

Meihua nodded her head strongly. His hand gripped Tian Yi's robe tightly. So did Tian Yi, hugging his Meihua gently yet warmly.

"Congratulations to you, Your Majesty the Emperor. You'll soon have a successor."

"really. Hua'er let's take good care of our son. Other things you don't need to think about. Let Zhen bear it for you. How's it?"

Meihua nodded again, a beautiful smile appearing on her beautiful face. The most beautiful smile that Emperor Tian Yi had seen during Meihua at the palace. This spring brings a lot of luck. Cooperation with the Wen kingdom, and the pregnancy of Empress Meihua. It seems that the sky has greatly blessed the Wu kingdom.

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The news of the Empress's pregnancy spread throughout Wu's kingdom. The whole people rejoice. The emperor even made a grand celebration for three days in a row. The celebration was held in the capital. Lantern festival, fireworks festival, Meihua flower festival, flower cake festival, all celebrated full of happiness. The royal envoy of Wu also shared that happiness. So did Wen ChinSuo.

This happy news is responded to differently by everyone. The Queen Mother, for example, as a form of manifestation of gratitude and gratitude to the God, the Queen Mother extended her stay in the Temple to pray. General Li's residence held a large feast regardless of caste. The entire residence sang and danced together, even the lowest servants. In Zhuanshi Palace, a pile of gifts filled almost half the courtyard. The gifts came mostly from the residence of the officials, until they came from the family of the previous Emperor.

It had been a long time since the last time the Palace was filled with boisterous sounds of children's laughter. Moreover, the events of the past few years left sorrow in the minds of everyone. So the Queen's pregnancy was a spring breeze that signified that happiness was once again theirs.

Only one person in the palace was unhappy, even feeling an overwhelming anger. That person felt that this happy news should have made him the main character. Because she was actually also pregnant with the Emperor's descendants. Yes, Hong Fei was actually also pregnant. Her pregnancy was even faster than that of the Empress. Concubine Hong had currently been pregnant for six weeks.

"Open Emperor, Hong Fei asked permission to face."

"Hong Fei's? His sentence isn't over yet, but he's casually exiting the Jade Palace?"

"The concubine said that she had important news."

"alright. Since Zhen was happy at the moment, allow him to enter!"

"Good."

"Hamba to the Emperor. May the Emperor be prosperous always."

"You can stand up! Tell me what business are you looking for Zhen?"

"Your Majesty. This business is very important, so the servant must violate your punishment. Servant is afraid that if you only hear from others, you won't believe it."

"very important? Say it!"

"Your Majesty. Previously I had heard the good news about the Empress' pregnancy. Servant congratulates you. Just let me add one more tidings...."

"What's the good news?"

"Your Majesty, you will soon become a father. It's just not just one Prince or Princess you'll get, but two."

This time the Emperor stood up quickly, concubine Hong's remark made him curious.

"What do you mean concubine Hong?"

Concubine Hong knelt down, then did a kowtow until her head almost touched the floor.

"Emperor. Servants are also pregnant, the gestational age of servants is even older than the Empress. Currently the servant has been pregnant for six weeks. It's just that because a while ago the servant lost Fen'er, so the servant found out too late. Please don't be angry."

Consort Hong's words were like lightning striking hard. The emperor even staggered back two steps. His brain thought fast, it could have been Consort Hong's wits to get his attention back.

"Cubine stand up first!"

"Thank you Emperor."

"Do you have any evidence that you're pregnant?"

"Yes Your Majesty. Servant has ordered the palace healer to check."

"That's great. Now let's go back to Jade's palace, let the healer check again. Zhen will accompany you!"

"Please Your Majesty."

"Eunuch Kang! Call the Han physician immediately to the Jade palace!"

"Your Majesty."

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All day Meihua remained silent at Zhuanshi's palace, under the watchful eye of her mother, Lady Lianhua. Lianhua was deliberately invited by the Emperor to the palace in order to supervise Meihua's behavior. Currently the content of Meihua is very weak, so Meihua must obey the word healer and rest completely. Although uncomfortable with all the restrictions, Meihua can only obey for the sake of her baby.

All he could do was lie down, read a book, play chess with Li Mei, embroider, sew clothes. Within two days of her break, the over-bored Meihua had been caught five times trying to escape. Today it was fortunate that Mingfen came to visit, so Meihua forgot her desire to take a walk in the imperial garden.

"Greetings to the Queen. Congratulations to the Empress, our Wu kingdom will soon have a successor."

Mingfen said without a word, a sweet smile he always put on his lips. "Sister, forgive sister for the last time. Blame my sister for my carelessness making my brother suffer in the sky prison."

"Aiya. What has passed does not need to be confused anymore. I'm fine now, just calm down! Even you're the one who's bothered, helping me take care of the harem palace, even bothering yourself with Wen's emissary."

"Sister does not feel bothered, it is precisely the sister is happy to be able to share the burden with brother. Jingmi brought here the cakes I made!"

Jingmi held out a box of multicolored pastries. Mingfen then placed it on the table. "This sister is a dessert cake that my sister made herself. Of course, this is safe for pregnant women. Brother take it easy."

"Aiyaa doesn't have to bother. Thanks, can I taste one?"

"of course. If you like it, you'll be happy."

Meihua's eyes sparkled cheerfully, just like a child getting a new toy. He took a piece of cake and bit it slowly.

"Well, that's delicious. Brother Ming, this delicate hand of yours is truly skillful."

"Thank you for your compliment."

The two then chatted with laughter, accompanied by cakes and a pot full of tea. As Li Mei ran inside the palace, Meihua stared in surprise.

"Li Mei what's wrong?"

"Greetings Empress. Greetings Consort Ming. Li Mei brought good news but at the same time not good."

"What is that sentence? Convoluted. Say it!"

"Emperor and Consort Hong together head for the Jade palace. I heard Han healers were also called there."

"Is concubine Hong sick?"ask Mingfen slowly.

"No. As I watched, it seemed that Consort Hong was fine."

"Ming's sister let's follow the Emperor to the Jade palace."

"But big brother, you haven't fully recovered yet."

"No problem. I'm strong enough to walk."

"No Hua'er. You can't walk far for now. The waiter! Get stretchers! Take the Empress on a stretcher to Jade's palace!" Mrs Lianhua's orders are coming.

A group of male servants then carried out the order. With Li Mei and Mingfen on board, Meihua took a stretcher.

"Bring the palanquin carefully!"

"Ready Mistress!"

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For the umpteenth time the Han physician examined Consort Hong's condition. He did it with worry. The Emperor's sharp gaze pierced his back. While concubine Hong sat sweetly in a calm demeanor. No matter how many times Han healer checked, then the result would remain the same, she was indeed pregnant.

"Congratulations to the Emperor, congratulations to His Majesty Consort. The concubine is currently pregnant."

"Whataa?" The Emperor gasped in shock at his seat.

"Your Majesty, why are you so surprised? Is this not a gift of the heavens? Giving two successors in close proximity?" Consort Hong said.

"Consort you're right. Youre right. Physician Han, you can come back!"

"Sorry to Your Majesty."

Physician Han walked out of the Jade Palace followed by his assistant. In front of the door of the Han physician passed by Empress and concubine Ming. Not yet able to pay her respects, the Empress had already given her a hand signal to be silent and told her to leave.

The eunuchs and maids only bowed respectfully without daring to say hello to Empress and Consort Ming. It did not escape Meihua's hand signals telling them all to be quiet. Empress and Consort Ming then stood some distance away from the door, enough to listen to Emperor and Consort Hong's conversation.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, I am so happy to have a son with you." Consort Hong's sweet words rang out all the way to the door. Outside, Meihua rounded her eyes. "Sure she's pregnant too?"

"This is good news" replied the Emperor.

"Only unfortunately, after this child is born he will be laughed at by everyone, hysterics." Now Consort Hong was crying bitterly. Outside, Meihua poked her lips. "Surely he's got a show."

"Why?"

"Because this child will be born of a Fei. He'll be taunted by everyone, he'll be the subject of insults. Your Majesty do you have the heart?"

The emperor breathed a tired sigh. It is difficult for him to decide, if Hongmei becomes a Guifei again, then he will get his former power. It could endanger Meihua. But the child Hongmei conceived was also innocent, it would be sad if the child became the subject of ridicule.

Meihua knew the current Emperor was in a dilemma. He also awaited the Emperor's decision. "Please don't grant that request!"

"All right! Spread my orders! Concubine Hong was pregnant, this was certainly good news. Make it seven days and seven nights! Concubine Hong's title was restored as before, becoming Hong Guifei."

Behind the Emperor, Eunuch Kang bowed in reverence, preparing to carry out the Emperor's orders. Without them noticing, Meihua who heard that felt a great disappointment. Without a second thought, Meihua rushed out of the Jade Palace. Ming's concubine Li Mei and the rest of the servants who followed him simultaneously ran after Meihua's steps. Similarly to the stretcher-bearers, they carried the heavy stretcher with great difficulty, hoping that the Empress would ride it again.

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"The Queen please stop! Just stop! Remember your content!" Mingfen shouted loudly while chasing Meihua's steps. Hoping that Meihua would slow her run.

"Empress, please stop! Your Majesty, stop!" Li Mei who was bathed in sweat came back screaming.

Without poking their cries, Meihua continued to run. It turned out that despite having crossed space and time, his skills in running never lost. Not in vain I ever won a race while still in school. Meihua deliberately chose winding streets to trouble her pursuers. Also choose a quiet place where there are no guards, so the steps will not be stopped.

In an instant Concubine Ming and Li Mei as well as the entire maidservant chasing after the Empress lost her figure. They put all their remaining energy into searching for the Empress. Until dusk was almost upon, the search was unsuccessful. Concubine Ming was now about to cry. He decided to report this to the Emperor.

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After visiting the Jade Palace, the Emperor returned to the Golden Palace to perform his duties as Emperor. Until noon, the Emperor was still sitting there. Although it seemed that the Emperor read the various reports of officials and analyzed them, his heart was not at all calm.

Consort Hong's pregnancy did happen, but it wasn't because of her mistake? Back then due to a fight with the Empress, she had indeed spent a lot of time with Consort Hong. Who would have thought that the seeds he planted would spring up? Now that the Empress has become pregnant, then Consort Hong is also pregnant isn't her relationship with the Empress able to go back to deteriorating?

Thinking about all that made his head hurt. But the Empress is the Empress. She is a wife and mother to all the people. Isn't one of the Empress's duties to be breastfed if something like this happens? Can it really be like that? If this is not the case, as an Emperor, it is very selfish.

Finally after sitting there contemplating without any result, Emperor Tian Yi decided to return to the Zhuanshi palace. Arriving there all he found was Lianhua who walked back and forth. Not yet had her arrival announced, Consort Ming rushed in with a run.

"Your Majesty. Your Majesty, ga..gawat...!"

"What's Concubine Ming? Speak clearly! What's so bad?"

"Ka... Emperors. Empress disappeared! Brother Meihua is missing!"

"Whataa???!!! How could? Since when?"

"Since morning, after hearing your decision in the Jade Palace."

"Why not report to Zhen immediately? Why wait until night?"

"Puni is His Majesty's servant. After hearing your decision about Consort Hong, the Empress looked angry and disappointed. He ran away from us, even leaving his mark. We were chasing with all our might, who would have thought the Empress ran away so fast. We soon lost him. At first we thought the Empress was hiding, so we looked for her first. But until now the Empress is still not found."

"Soldier! Do a search throughout the royal palace! Find the Empress bye! Do it fast! Give the whole army!"

"Your Majesty."

"Consort Ming, you rest. Zhen will do this search!"

"Thank you Your Majesty."

The emperor left in panic. The empress must have been so heartbroken to hear her decision about Hongmei, that she escaped from him. This time if he lost the Empress and her future son, then he was only a failed Emperor.