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"Yes."

However, Bai Zhan Ke only replied with a 'En', and didn't want to praise him.

Shangguan Yi pursed his lips and turned away.

After the group was reorganized, they continued to head towards the capital of the Southern Kingdom.

Within the palanquin, Hua Mu Jin and Bai Zhan Ke sat opposite each other. Both of them looked at each other, and neither of them spoke to break the tranquility.

After two hours of travel, Bai Zhan Ke's lips moved as he asked, "Are you hungry? Do you need something to eat?"

Hearing these words, the corner of Hua Mu Jin's mouth slightly rose.

She had won this silent battle.

"Now that you mention it, I'm really a bit hungry. Do you have anything for me to eat?"

"Gui Hua Cake."

Hua Mujiao stretched out her hand, and raised an eyebrow, "Give it to me."

Upon seeing this, Bai Zhan turned to the side and took the osmanthus cake from the side, placing it in her hands.

Hua Mujiao continued to take mouthfuls, eating with relish. From time to time, he would glance at Bai Qi, who seemed to want to say something, but was unable to. He felt extremely happy in his heart.

"You want to eat it?" If you want to eat it, then say it, it's not like I'm not giving it to you. "Here, take it."

She held out a piece to him, knowing full well that he didn't want to eat the cinnamon cake. She just wanted to see how he was going to eat it.

Bai Zhan Ke took the osmanthus cake and held it in his hand, but he had no intention of eating it.

"It might take a few more days to get to the capital of the Southern Kingdom. In these few days, remember to always stay by my side and not be too far away."

The words that Bai Zhan Ke spoke with concern, yet had a sense of power.

Hua Mu Jin grinned and said: "This, depends on my mood. If my mood is good, I don't mind being inseparable from you. If my mood is bad, the more I see by your side, the angrier I get. What do you think I should do? "

She made it clear that it depended on whether or not Bai Zhan Ke understood what she meant.

"I am doing it for your safety."

"…"

Sometimes, Bai Zhan Ke was really smart enough to shock her.

However, she did not understand. Sometimes, when he clearly understood something, why was he pretending not to understand something? Why was he acting like a fool?

"Enough, enough, I admit defeat, is that not enough?" Hurry up and explain to me exactly what happened between you and Nangong Qianhua. If you do not convince me, I do not plan on forgiving you! "

Bai Zhan Ke's gaze was extremely gentle.

He reached out his hand and stroked the hibiscus's head. A magnetic voice came from the top of her head.

"She said that her eyes had sand in them and asked us to help her take a look. "Jin'er, do you believe this reason?"

Feeling the comfortable sensation of Bai Zhan Ke stroking her head, Hua Mu Jin pouted and stuffed a cinnamon cake into her mouth, not replying him.

After a long while, Hua Mujiao raised her head and glared at the man in front of her.

"What have you been doing? Why don't you explain it to me?" Otherwise we wouldn't have remained in the cold war for so long. Do you know that I was planning to leave you? "

Bai Zhan Ke was stunned for a moment, then pulled Hua Mu Jin into his embrace.

"You didn't listen to my explanation."

"…"

Thinking back, it seemed to be the case.

Hua Mujiao was somewhat in the wrong, but when a woman's stubborn temper rose, it could be said that she was black.

"If I say I won't listen, then won't you explain?" That night when you came to the palace and stood outside my window, even if I closed the window, you could still stand outside and explain to me. Furthermore, in these past ten days, you have had plenty of time to explain to me. It's obvious that you're unwilling, but I'm not going to listen.

Hearing Hua Mujiao's unreasonable words, the corner of Bai Zhan Ke's mouth curled up as he stroked the back of her head, only letting out a "En".

"Hmm hmm hmm. On the day of our departure, you almost scared me out of my mind. It's fine if you're usually domineering, but how can you …"

"Ugh …"

Before Hua Mujiao could finish her words, her stomach suddenly felt sore and she started retching.

Bai Zhan Ke trembled and asked, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong? "

Frowning, she shook her head. Hua Mujiao looked at the osmanthus cake in her hands and said, "I don't know. Maybe your osmanthus cake has expired. Anyway, I feel very uncomfortable."

"I'll have the imperial physician take a look for you."

"No, retch, retch …"

Hua Mujie was about to refuse, but her stomach began to feel uncomfortable, and she felt nauseous.

Bai Zhan Ke held her hand tighter. "Stop the palanquin!"

Dust and Nan Ge, who had been guarding the palanquin outside, heard the noise and immediately ordered the troops to stop.

Walking up, Nan Ge lifted the curtain of the carriage and asked: "Mistress, what's wrong?"

"Send the imperial physician, Jin'er is not feeling well!"

Nan Ge glanced at Hua Mu Jin's pale face and his heart tightened. He reined in the horse's reins and changed directions, going to the palanquin where Doctor Mo sat.

When the imperial physician heard that it was Imperial Concubine Xi's body that was unwell, how could he dare to be slow? He hurriedly got off the palanquin and ran forward.

After getting off the palanquin, Hua Mu Jin sat on the stool prepared by the guards, while the imperial physician knelt on the ground to take her pulse.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty. Congratulations to Your Majesty. The Empress has been pregnant for more than a month."

The imperial physician knelt on the ground, his head and body no longer violent.

His words caused everyone to be shocked.

Hua Mujiao stared at the imperial physician, dumbstruck, as if she felt that she had misheard. She couldn't believe what she had just heard.

"This subordinate congratulates the imperial concubine and congratulates the imperial concubine …"

Luo Chen was the first to react, kneeling on the ground respectfully.

Immediately after, all the guards kneeled down with him, and their voices resounded through the entire valley.

"Y-you're not going to make a mistake, right? Didn't you check my pulse before when I fell into the water? At that time, you didn't even say that I was pregnant, but it had only been less than a month, and you already said that I was already more than a month pregnant? "

The guard's voice brought Hua Mujiao back to reality.

She touched her belly and couldn't believe that there was a life in her stomach.

"To reply Empress, a woman's pulse is extremely weak in the early stages of pregnancy. It cannot be seen, and this humble subject did not manage to diagnose it previously. This humble official has been diagnosed today. Empress, you are truly happy. "

Hua Mu Jin blinked his eyes in disbelief.

She turned her head and looked at Bai Zhan Ke.

Bai Zhan Ke's eyes were still glazed, as if he was a fool. He stood there motionlessly.

"Hey, hey …"

Hua Mujiao tried to call out to him twice, but he didn't show any reaction.

Nan Ge was starting to get anxious. He got up and moved closer to Bai Zhan Ke. "Mistress! Mistress! Mistress …"

Bai Zhan Ke finally withdrew his sluggish gaze. He looked at Hua Mu Jin with an expression of disbelief.

"This Emperor has a child?"

Hua Mujiao's reaction made him feel extremely funny.

She nodded. "Yeah, I think so."

After receiving the confirmation from Hua Mu Jin, a smile appeared on Bai Zhan's stiff face.

He raised his hand and covered his eyes that were as black as topaz.

Hua Mujiao's brows instantly jumped up as he thought, as the monarch of an empire, could it be that he was so excited that he was crying?

That seemed impossible, right?

But why did he cover his eyes with his hands?

"Are you all right? "Don't get too excited. No matter what, you're still the ruler of a country. Crying in front of so many people isn't good. You'll lose your face as the emperor."

Hua Mujie's teasing voice rang in his ears. Bai Zhan had his hand down, and was not the slightest bit angered by her words.

He stepped forward, crouched down, and picked up the flower hibiscus from the stool.

"Jin'er, thank you!"

"You, what are you doing?" "There are so many people watching. Put me down first."

Hua Mujie was also surprised that she was pregnant, but she didn't expect Bai Zhan Ke to act even more exaggerated than she did.

Being hugged like this would still make him feel somewhat embarrassed.

"Shangguan Yi, send someone to investigate and see how far away it is from the nearest county. I want to stay there for a few more days until Jing'er is well enough to leave for the capital of the Southern Kingdom."

"This …"

Hearing this, Shangguan Yi's face twisted in embarrassment.

Looking at Shangguan Yi, Nan Ge opened his mouth and answered, "Master, the closest thing to this place is Python County. It's a place where you must go to the capital. It's a bustling business area, and it's the best place to stay if you want to raise your body."

"Alright, then …"

"Wait, wait."

Bai Zhan Ke was about to give the order, but he was stopped by Hua Mu Jin's voice.

"Can you not be so nervous? Wasn't he arriving at the capital of the Southern Kingdom in a few days? Moreover, the empress dowager's assassins might appear at any moment. If you want to stay in Python County, wouldn't that give her the opportunity to do so? Even if you are worried about me, you still have to go to the Southern Kingdom's palace first.

Frowning, Bai Zhan Ke's gaze landed on Hua Mu Jin's lower abdomen.

Following his line of sight, she also glanced at her lower abdomen.

"I'm really fine, I didn't even fall into the water. It's just a few days of travel, but once I arrive at the Southern Kingdom's palace, I will obediently listen to you. I won't go anywhere, okay?"

Hua Mujie had said all that was good, but Bai Zhan Ke still hesitated.

She didn't know what else to say, so she cast her gaze towards Shangguan Yi. She winked at him, indicating that she wanted him to continue persuading her.

Shangguan Yi sighed lightly and stepped forward. "Your majesty, the Empress has the Dragon Queen's body, so she has to be the Empress herself. But this subject believes that it's safest to go to the Southern Kingdom's palace first. After all, we don't know when the killer the empress dowager sent will appear.

"Don't hesitate, I'm very well. When have you ever seen me sick? "Listen to General Shangguan and hurry to the Southern Kingdom's palace."

"Master, there's killing intent!"

Just as Hua Mu Jin finished speaking, Luo Chen on the side became alert.

Immediately after, all the guards stood up from the ground, with their backs facing Bai Zhan Ke and Hua Mu Jin, surrounding them in the center.

"Jin'er, you enter the palanquin first."

Bai Zhan Ke carried Hua Mujiao onto a palanquin, and then instructed Green Bamboo, "You go up as well. Take good care of your master!"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

As she saw the black-clothed people appear one after another, Hua Mujiao felt somewhat uneasy in her heart.

"I, I also want to go with you …"

"Empress, what nonsense are you spouting? Listen to the emperor and quickly stay inside. Really, don't hurt the Dragon in your stomach."

The green bamboo saw that Hua Mu Jin wanted to go out and fight with the black clothed man, so it quickly pulled her into the sedan chair.