Chapter 766 - He is back!! (1/2)
Zhao Ming was lying on the bed in her chamber and was taking a rest after lunch. Due to the pregnancy, her body has gotten fragile and she feels tired and exhausted all day long. On top of that, her morning sickness has gotten worse, she feels nauseous just by looking at the food that she used to enjoy before.
She sighed heavily and caressed her stomach which hasn't started to show yet. Even though it isn't showing yet, she could feel the presence of the little life growing inside her. The feeling of becoming a mother slowly getting to her, the responsibility on her shoulders was increasing making her realize the absence of Ji Cheng beside her even more.
It's been a month since there is no news about her. The last news she received about him was that they had restored the peace on the eastern border and were moving to the western border to deal with the conflicts over there.
” It's so hard to be the Empress…” she closed her eyes as she tried to hold onto her feelings that she has been controlling all day long. What she has expected to be the exciting-fun story is becoming a sad-tragic story.
” Knock, Knock.”
Her eyes snapped open when she was startled by a loud knock on the door. ” Come in.”
She raised her brows when Lu shi entered the room while panting hard. Her forehead was covered with sweat and she seemed like she was trying to say something but no words came out.
Zhao Ming's expressions turned grave when she saw this condition of her and hurriedly sat up on the bed and looked at her worriedly, ” What happened? Is there any news from the border?”
” Your Majesty...You have been summoned to the Imperial Court. There is news about His Majesty.” Lu shi finally managed to speak after she managed to catch her breath.
Zhao Ming pursed her lips as she tried to calm her racing heart by repeating, 'Zhao Ming, it's okay. Everything will be fine. There must be good news.'
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In the imperial court, the ministers were gathered as they were notified about the message that came from the border.
The news of Zhao Ming being pregnant was still concealed from them due to security reasons and only the close people in the palace knew about it.
When Zhao Ming entered the court followed by Lu shi was walking behind her while making sure Zhao Ming's long dress doesn't get tangled in her steps and leads to her fall.
” Greeting to Her Majesty.!!” The ministers stood up in courtesy and bowed to her while greeting her.
She responded to their greetings with a nod and walked to Wen Xu who was looking at her anxiously seeing her climbing the stairs to the throne while holding her long dress.
” You're okay?” Wen Xu asked Zhao Ming when she reached to her side and sat beside her.
After settling onto the seat, Zhao Ming turned to her and shook her head in a not-to-worry manner. Meanwhile, the ministers that were present in the court were surprised to see the intimate relationship between Wen Xu and Zhao Ming. Since when both of them became so close?
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[Flowers are blooming, the world is choosing peace over war! With the grace of God and the rightful leadership of His Majesty, the period of war has come to an end. The enemies have been defeated and the person who attempted the treason to take over the throne, Prince Ji Zhelan has been held captive.]
The ministers in the court started to whisper when they heard the news as the messenger was reading the message that had come from the border. They also received the news that the eastern border's concern has been resolved, however, they were not aware of how he managed to make Xiao Ruogang back out from the war.
Now he has held Ji Zhelan captive as well, no one can be compared to his power.
[ The peace has been restored on the western front and with this congratulatory message, His Majesty will be making a return to the Palace soon. The ministers are advised to prepare for the return of His Majesty accordingly. - Military Chief, Jin Hui.]
” He is coming back…” Zhao Ming murmured in a low voice, as she teared up while thinking about his return. Since the letter must have been sent a few days ago, it means Ji Cheng must be on his way back to the palace.
They can finally meet. Finally!!
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Two days later, the palace was turned upside down with the news of the arrival of Ji Cheng in the city with his men. There was less time to prepare for their welcome since they received the letter two days before only and they are here already.
Zhao Ming was wearing the traditional-robe of the Empress which is thrice the size of her and was equipped with all the heavy jewelry. She did all this to welcome him as she wants to show him that she was doing her best to accept herself as the Empress and wants to fulfill the duties that were expected of her.
She was waiting for his return with Wen Xu and other consorts and maids at the gates of the main palace. Since they have entered the capital city, they will soon reach the palace and they gather outside the palace to welcome them as they were victorious in the war.