My Empress From The Future
The Other Plan

"Your Majesty, Consort Hong asked for permission to visit" said a small eunuch.

"Please enter!"

"Hamba salutes the Empress." Consort Hong respects reverence.

"You can stand Concubine Hong."

"Thank you Your Majesty. Servant heard that you were injured while exiting the palace, so today's servant took the time to visit you."

"Thank you for your good intentions. I'm fine."

"How can losing a child be referred to as okay?"ask Consort Hong slowly. Empress Meihua gasped on her bed, it did not escape Consort Hong's sight. The corner of his lips grinned, this time he felt happy on top of Meihua's agony.

"Please!" It was precisely Li Mei who shouted out loudly. Instantly it resuscitated Consort Hong.

"Ahh forgive me the valiance of the servant, Your Majesty the Empress. Please don't punish the servant."

The empress threw her breath out slowly, however this time she should not be easily ignited by emotions. "Have been Consort Hong. If you have nothing to say anymore, leave! I still need to rest."

"Wait a minute, Your Majesty. Ling'er bring my gift to the Empress!"

Ling'er, Consort Hong's new servant brought a small wooden box and gave it to Li Mei. Consort Hong explained that the contents of the incense are scented soothing and speed up the healing process.

"Because the Empress must rest a lot, then the servant must leave."

"Go!"

Concubine Hong regained her respect and left the Zhuanshi palace with a happy smile. Right now, it is above the wind. While walking, in his elus slowly his stomach was still flat. "No one this time will be your rival!"

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Ever since he had been injured for the second time, Tian Yi had grown more protective of him. Anything that has the potential to make him hurt again, should be avoided or even removed. Despite feeling unaccepted, Meihua could only swallow her vexation roundly. The last time it also started from his mistake.

"His Majesty the Emperor arrived."

"Greetings to His Majesty the Emperor,"the whole lady then knelt down. The Empress intended to get out of her bed, but the Emperor immediately blocked her intentions.

"Hua'er, no need to get up. Lookie! Zhen's sitting here, you don't have to go anywhere."

"Your Majesty, you must be feeling tired. There must be a lot of reports that you have to complete, why still take the time to visit here?"

"Calm down! Zhen has already finished everything. Now Zhen's time is just for you!"

Meihua gave a small smile, her hands tightly grasped by Tian Yi.

"You all get out!"

"Good."

"Hua'er do you still feel pain?"tian Yi asked softly.

"Yi'er, that hurts not in this scar. But here," Meihua replied, pointing to the place where her heart was.

"I'm sorry, Hua'er. Because of me, we have to lose our baby."

"We've discussed this before, Yi'er. Precisely because I was careless running away from the palace, this happened."

Tian Yi shook his head quickly, this time hugging Meihua tightly. "I don't blame you. Wait until your health recovers, I'll have a banquet at the palace."

"For what?"

"To remember your service has saved my life."

"Tian Yi, you know for yourself I don't want anything like that!"

"alright. Alright. Then, wait until your health recovers, we'll have as many children as you want. How's it?" Tian Yi asked with a teasing smile.

"What?? As many as anything? What do you mean?!"pekik Meihua blushed. Tian Yi let out a laugh, as did Meihua.

Tonight the two spend time together at Zhuanshi Palace. To Meihua it was as if confirming that Tian Yi's heart and body were still with him. Consort Hong's pregnancy may have been a mistake.

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Jade Palace.

Concubine Hong was sitting quietly while enjoying a cup of fragrant tea. But the calm didn't last long after her new lady-in-waiting, Ling'er told her one thing. Upon hearing that, his hand gripped the teacup firmly. His eyes glared sharply, a gurgle of anger visible on his young face.

"Aiyaa concubine, don't break the cup, your hand can be hurt," cried Ling'er hurriedly snatched the cup held by Consort Hong.

"Ling'er, tell me what I'm doing is right?!"

"Consort, please calm down. Now the Emperor must still be confused, so there is no time to look at you."

"That's not what I meant. The Emperor only thought of one Empress, was there still me in his eyes? Even after he recovered, the Emperor would hold a banquet for him?"

"Aiyaa Concubine. You scared of what? Hasn't the next plan been executed? Is it possible that the banquet will be held?"

"You're right. Only if our plan goes well will Meihua not receive that honor!"

"The concubine is wise. Now calm yourself, do not get too angry. That's not good, think about your health and your baby's."

"Ling 'er. Thanks."

"Aiyaa, what concubine are you saying?."

Hongmei calmed down. True Ling'er said, if Meihua remained ill would not the banquet ever be held?

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Finally Meihua gradually began to recover. The best healers and the best medicines were all given to him. The more the day Meihua's health got better, her face again blushed full of vitality. The emperor who saw him again smiled happily. Concubine Ming even had fun. Together with Li Mei and Jingmi, Mingfen danced in the hall of Zhuanshi Palace. Meihua who saw it even laughed loudly, because the third dance is different from the dance in the palace which is usually graceful and beautiful.

The three danced irregularly, sometimes they would bump into each other. If one piece of music has finished playing, then there is another piece of music to be played. The atmosphere of Zhuanshi Palace which was originally cold was full of sadness, now turned warm with joy.

From a distance, Emperor Tian Yi who was standing in front of the entrance gate of the Zhuanshi palace, stared happily. Meihua's laughter that was so loose spread rapidly around her. Even from a distance, Emperor Tian Yi seemed to be able to see the dimples of Meihua. Finally Meihua could momentarily forget her sadness.

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The Queen Mother who finally arrived at the Palace immediately visited Zhuanshi Palace, specifically to see the Empress. His arrival was announced loudly by Kasim. Everyone knelt down and began to pay their respects, Meihua was no exception.

The Queen Mother hurriedly asked her daughter-in-law to stand up immediately. When all the disinterested people had left, the Queen Mother began to give important advice.

"Son, you must have been suffering lately" the Queen Mother said.

Meihua shook her head quickly," No Mother, Hua'er is fine. Hua'er wanted to apologize. As a result of my carelessness, we lost the successor to the kingdom."

"Already Son! Don't remember anymore! Consider it the will of God. You should focus on your healing!"

"It's just me who wants to thank you! You saved Yi'er's life. As a mother, I must return your favor."

"That doesn't need a mother. After all Hua'er also belonged to His Majesty, it was Hua'er's obligation to attach importance to the Emperor's safety."

"You're doing well, even putting your own life aside?"

Meihua smiled clumsyly. He picked up the tea and then drank it quickly. The queen mother who saw him, only smiled a little.

"Hua'er it's just that you should always remember one thing! In the palace, the Emperor was free to do whatever he wanted. Even if it meant having to hurt one of his women, for the sake of the people, the Emperor would definitely do it."

"Hua'er understands."

"I'm sorry Mom for always asking you to breastplate. But you must really understand, as a member of the royal family, there are only two things that we cannot have, while ordinary people have them. You know what that is, Hua'er?"

"Absponding Mother, is that..friendship and love?"

The queen mother nodded slowly. "It's good that you understand. Then I won't disturb your rest."

The queen mother then stood up and began to walk away with her trusted ladyboy. Behind him, Meihua paid his respects.

"See you later, Suri."

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The news that the Empress saved the Emperor's life by making herself a shield against the daggers, had spread throughout the kingdom. Everyone was touched by the Queen's attitude. Also the news that the Empress had to willingly lose her baby due to the incident, had knocked the hearts of the entire people. Mothers all over Wu's kingdom cried hearing that. Then began a prayer ceremony to pray for the good of the Empress. Also pray that the Empress again be given a pregnancy by the Gods.

In response to that, Emperor Tian Yi deliberately sent the Minister of the royal rite to lead the prayer by being witnessed by Consort Ming. After the prayer ceremony was over, other news that came was no less horrendous. The news that the Emperor would hold a feast of the people and a banquet in the palace with great fanfare. People's parties are very rarely held, so people who hear it have fun.

Meanwhile, the banquet in the palace will be held by inviting all officials from various levels, to the noble families in the capital. The servants in the palace were again preoccupied with various kinds of preparations. Various things to support the party are carefully prepared.

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The spring sunlight was hot at noon, but did not dampen ChinSuo's steps to get out of the palace. Only the two of them with his servant, the girl managed to get out of the palace by disguising herself as a man.

"Miss, where are we going?" Yue'er asked slowly.

"To the city market, I wanted to buy that jewelry back then."

"When the lady refused to buy the Prince, now she wants to buy it herself."

"Huss quiet! Let's go fast."

Of course ChinSuo hid his true purpose, his departure to that market with just a shred of hope of meeting Hao Chen on the way. If Yue'er knew, surely the servant would say, young master Hao Chen is the assistant general, if you want to meet him should go to the military camp instead of to the market, after all young master Hao Chen was not a porters of goods.

The market atmosphere was still the same as the last time ChinSuo was there. It was still crowded and it made him happy. His style that was like that of the little young master instead invited curious gazes from everyone who passed by him.

"Let's young master, is there any jewelry you want?"the jeweler began offering his merchandise.

"Yes. I want to buy this one and this one" ChinSuo pointed at the jewelry she found attractive.

"It's good, young master's choice is good. Is it to give to the master's lover?"ask the merchant while wrapping the jewelry ChinSuo bought.

"Rubble,"ChinSuo replied originally. After making the payment, he took Yue'er away from there immediately. But not yet running up to five steps, he has been confronted by a horde of market thugs. The atmosphere was instantly silent, the merchants who were close to the thugs immediately went into hiding. To hell with his wares, the important thing is to hide to save each other's lives.

The thugs were big, big-looking, and all of them carried weapons.

"Little master, if you want to survive, leave all your money to me!"the leader of the thugs said to ChinSuo who he thought was a small young master, because of his petite stature.

"Just kid, if you want money you should work. Your body is big and healthy, not even being a market thug like this. If His Majesty the Emperor knows, you can be beheaded," ChinSuo replied boldly.

Behind him, Yue'er held his hand tightly, "last we go, deal with them we can be wretched."

"You're brave too for a little man like you. What does this have to do with the Emperor? Emperor far away in the palace, this kind of little thing is it possible to get to his ears?

Quickly hand over your money and you'll be safe!"

"No! I said no yes no. You can apply for a job as a soldier or a palace guard soldier, why become a thug?"ChinSuo remains strong.

"Many mouths you little boy. You choose to die, so I grant your wish!" The leader of the thugs unsheathed a short sword, quickly thrusting the sword towards ChinSuo.

Like Dejavu, even before the sword hit ChinSuo, a whip had wrapped around the thug leader's hand.

"Who dares to interfere?" The leader became angry. His followers became alert, looked in all directions, and found a handsome man standing on one of the roofs of the house holding a whip.

"Chen Gege, you're coming," ChinSuo exclaimed happily.

"Meimei, move away!" Hao Chen did not recognize the little young master at first, but after hearing his voice while fighting with the thugs he realized, the little young master was ChinSuo, the girl who had been filling her mind lately.

"Good." The girl immediately moved away with Yue'er and took cover behind one of the merchant carts.

"Who are you meddling in my business?" The leader of the thugs became angry.

"Who am I not important, but you are disturbing the order and order of this market, that is my business" Hao Chen said calmly. "Oh yes. Plus the crime of insulting the Emperor."

"Hahahaha, let's see what the end of your life will be like, young man. Accepting this," the thug leader turned out to have a decent amount of martial arts, using body lightening science, he darted quickly towards Hao Chen.

The whip was a ranged weapon, facing the short sword would not be maximal, hence Hao Chen took out a dagger from behind his sleeve.

Traaanggg a short sword met with a dagger creating a loud sound. Hao Chen and the thug leader were attacking each other from various sides.

When things finally turned around, Hao Chen had outperformed his opponent. A moment later, the short sword fell, and the leader of the thugs bent their knees helplessly. His followers who saw the condition of the leader, became furious and intended to attack.

But before that happened, Hao Chen said out loud, "if you want to attack me, there is no guarantee you will survive like your leader. You may have lost your life."

Doubt was evident on their faces. Eventually they could only kneel down and surrender to his fate. When the city guards finally arrived, the thugs were led to the palace prison, waiting for the court to decide their fate.

"Chen Gege, thanks for the help,"ChinSuo came out of hiding and walked over to Hao Chen.

"Meimei next time bring soldiers to take care of you. It's a good thing that I'm passing through here, otherwise I don't know what it will be," Hao Chen sighed. "Why are you dressing up like a man?"

"Chen Gege, I just want to go for a little while to this market. There is something I want to buy, if I invite the seventh brother, the Emperor will definitely send a group of soldiers again. And I don't want to."

"It's a good thing the goddess of luck is still on your side" said Hao Chen.

"Yes, but the god of misfortune always follows me,"ChinSuo replied. After that there was laughter from both.

"How about we eat noodles together at the end of that street,"Hao Chen pointed to a noodle shop.

"Come, I'm so happy. Yue'er you go home first yes, I will be escorted by Chen Gege later," ChinSuo said as she winked one eye at Yue'er. The waiter turned out to be smart, immediately catching ChinSuo's cue and nodding.

"Princess be careful, young master as well. Yue'er excuse me."

"Go quickly."

It's fun to go for a walk with Chen Gege, when else I have this opportunity, ChinSuo smiled to herself.

"Meimei, are you okay?" Hao Chen who was astonished by ChinSuo's behavior began to ask.

"I-I'm fine."

"This is the place, you sit here. I'll order the noodles," Hao Chen left ChinSuo at one of the tavern tables. The girl just nodded slowly.

When his noodles came, the two ate voraciously. Occasionally there was laughter from Hao Chen and ChinSuo's smile was always attached to his lips. That day, was a pleasant day for Princess ChinSuo. For Hao Chen himself, there was a sense of comfort and happiness seeing the smile on ChinSuo's face. Moreover, the rumors that circulated said, that the Emperor had no intention of making ChinSuo a concubine, further making him confident in his heart. The seeds of love are rooted ever stronger in their hearts.