Chapter 111 (1/2)

The sky slowly turns dark.  The stars are now blinking prettily at mortals from high above.  The moon, on the other hand, is hidden by dark clouds.

”The Emperor has arrived!” someone announces from outside.  Mo Qi Qi trembles when she hears that.  It feels as though the entire Feng Yang Palace is quaking alongside her.

Mo Qi Qi forces herself to calm down.  No matter what she feels, everything is too late now.  She must calm down and welcome Jun Qian Che warmly.

Jun Qian Che walks in with large strides, followed by Imperial Physician w.a.n.g.

The physician is holding a tray with a bowl perched on top of it.  Mo Qi Qi knows that the bowl contains the abortion tonic.

Since she knows she cannot avoid what is to come, she can only greet Jun Qian Che calmly, ”Chenqie greets Your Majesty.”

”You are pregnant, you should not perform these sort of ceremonial greetings anymore,” says Jun Qian Che as he sits in front of a table.

”Thank you, Your Majesty,” says Mo Qi Qi before sitting opposite him.

Both of them look at each other without saying a word.

After a moment of silence, Jun Qian Che speaks up, ”Zhen has been busy entertaining the foreign entourage lately and has been neglecting the Empress.  How is your health?”

Mo Qi Qi picks up the teapot and pours some tea into a cup for Jun Qian Che.  ”Chenqie is just fine.  Thank you, Your Majesty,” she smiles at him prettily.

”That's good.  The Empress is now carrying a child, you need to be more careful,” reminds Jun Qian Che.

Mo Qi Qi curtseys as she continues smiling, ”Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty.  Chenqie will be careful.”  After tonight, there will be nothing left for her to worry for.  She has always thought Jun Qian Che is cold.  Now, she realizes that he is also hypocritical.

”Zhen heard that even moving is hard for a pregnant woman.  This will be zhen's first child, Empress needs to really take care of your health.  Your complexion hasn't been looking good lately, so zhen asked Imperial Physician w.a.n.g to brew you some tonic.  Drink it while it's still warm,” Jun Qian Che personally hands her the bowl.  He quietly eyes her.

Mo Qi Qi knows what the content of this bowl is.  Since Jun Qian Che is putting on an act and does not know that she knows, she must not let him see through her.

Sweetheart, although mother did not plan to get you and had been more than eager to see you go, but now, mother cannot bear to part from you.  However, mother does not have any choice. Your father is the Emperor, he is too powerful for me to take on.  If he wants someone dead, no one can escape that fate.  Mother is too weak to protect you, I'm sorry.

Mo Qi Qi's head goes a thousand mile an hour as she picks up the bowl.  People say that even a tiger will not eat it's own cub.  Could Jun Qian Che truly be that heartless?  If she beg him, will he listen?  No, he will not.  He will think that she plans to use the child as a p.a.w.n to add to Mo Clan's power.

Perhaps, he is only testing her?  If she takes this tonic, it means that she is not planning to use the child as a tool for power against him.  If she pa.s.ses the test, will he leave the child alone?

Sweetheart, let's gamble together.  If we win, mother will be able to save you.  If we lose, then, please don't blame mother.

After making up her mind, Mo Qi Qi lifts the bowl.

When Jun Qian Che sees that, he says, ”There is no rush, Empress.  Careful, it's hot.”  Jun Qian Che's heart is beating really fast.  Although the child is an accident, wouldn't it be too cruel to just get rid of it?

Mo Qi Qi smiles at him warmly, ”It's no longer hot.”