Five years after her death, she awoke on the dragon bed.

Chapter 123 They wanted to steal her child before it was even born!

No sooner had Lou Suyi finished speaking than Fang Ruo arrived at Xianfu Palace on the orders of Empress Dowager Chen, bringing with her a great many gifts, totaling ten chests.

Seeing Lou Suying's astonished expression, Granny Fan couldn't help but chuckle: "Miss, you have done a great service by bearing the imperial heir. These rewards are just a small token. When you safely give birth to the imperial heir in the future, you will receive even more rewards."

Lou Suyi remained silent for a moment.

She just hadn't expected that with such a stingy son as Murong, Empress Dowager Chen would be so generous.

She hadn't paid much attention to the rewards Empress Chen mentioned, thinking they were just empty words, but to her surprise, there really were rewards.

Curious, she opened a wooden box and was overjoyed to see it filled with silver treasures. She immediately gave some to Fangruo, and the eunuchs and palace maids also received some.

In addition, everyone who served at Xianfu Palace received a reward.

Everyone was very happy and said some auspicious words to Lou Suyi.

Lou Suyi went to look at the other rewards and discovered that she was also a little rich.

She gently stroked her pregnant belly and looked at the several strong and healthy nannies standing by at all times in the distance, instantly feeling a surge of security.

Jili immediately reported the situation at Xianfu Palace to Murong. After listening, Murong asked, "How did Suyi react?"

“The young lady looked at the old ladies with particularly kind eyes,” Jili replied truthfully.

When Murong heard the word "compassion," he was momentarily lost in thought, remembering that the little nun was about to become a mother.

Just as Jili was wondering if he could leave, His Majesty asked, "Did Suyi say anything else?"

Jili thought that all the young lady in the building did was eat and sleep all day, or make clothes for the children, and she didn't give any other explanations.

He didn't know what His Majesty wanted to hear, but he answered truthfully: "The girl is eating and sleeping well, and I didn't say anything else."

Murong showed no further expression and waved his hand, saying, "Step back."

Jili, however, vaguely sensed that His Majesty's mood was not so good.

He didn't dare ask any more questions and left the South Study.

Although Xie Zhijie didn't get too close, he still overheard some key words.

He believed that His Majesty only managed to win Su Yi's heart because of his imperial status. Su Yi certainly wouldn't like someone like His Majesty; just the fact that His Majesty had so many beauties in his harem made it impossible for Su Yi to like him.

Su Yi is a rational person and shouldn't fall in love with His Majesty.

He had to find a way to get Su Yi away from the treacherous inner palace.

But Su Yi is in the palace, and she is now pregnant with His Majesty's heir. Under these circumstances, how could she possibly leave the palace with him?

Just as Xie Zhijie was lost in thought, Murong suddenly looked at him and asked, "Minister Xie, why don't you guess whether Su Yi's baby is a princess or a prince?"

Xie Zhijie felt bitter inside, but his expression remained unchanged: "This humble subject cannot guess."

Your Majesty is not only killing him but also destroying his spirit; are you deliberately showing off in front of him?
“I will not punish you if you guess wrong, my dear minister, it’s alright,” Murong said calmly.

Xie Zhijie thought about Lou Suyi's face and felt it would be better to have a daughter like her. Unfortunately, she was bearing children for other men, and he couldn't even see her.

"Your humble servant guesses it might be the princess." Because of his own selfish motives, Xie Zhijie lowered his eyes and replied.

Murong looked at Xie Zhijie's head and said, "I suspect this pregnancy might be a prince. If it is, it wouldn't be bad to have Suyi give birth to a princess next time." If Xie Zhijie had previously guessed that Murong was deliberately showing off to him, he now confirmed his guess.

Why should Su Yi bear children for Murong? Just because he is the emperor, does that mean he can do whatever he wants?

"Why isn't Xie Aiqing speaking?" Murong's voice rang out above Xie Zhijie's head.

After calming down, Xie Zhijie looked up and replied, "Your Majesty is blessed with great fortune and will surely have all your wishes fulfilled!"

Murong patted Xie Zhijie on the shoulder, a rare smile appearing on his face: "What you say is very true, my dear minister."

Xie Zhijie thought to himself that this must be what it means to be full of vigor and high spirits, which made him quite jealous.

Lou Suyi enjoyed a few peaceful days. On this day, Liang Wanying led a group of concubines to Xianfu Palace.

This time she wasn't surprised.

She is pregnant with the imperial heir and will give birth soon. Surely someone wants to get rid of her child?

It's just that everyone in Xianfu Palace is reliable, so these people couldn't find an opportunity to make their move.

After some casual conversation, Liang Wanying suddenly asked, "The princess in your womb is about to be born. Have you thought about when you will return to secular life?"

Her question stumped Lou Suyi.

To be honest, she hadn't thought about this question, but it was a fact that she was still wearing monk's robes. Murong didn't discuss this with her either, seemingly not caring whether she had returned to secular life or not.

But with her like this, isn't it no different from returning to secular life?

Seeing that Lou Suying couldn't answer, Liang Wanying exclaimed in surprise, "Does the nun not want to return to secular life, or does His Majesty not want her to? Surely His Majesty doesn't intend for the nun to only leave behind the imperial heir after giving birth, and for the nun to return to Lotus Nunnery? If that's the case, how heartless must His Majesty be?"

Lou Suyi thought to herself that if she could take the child away and return to the Lotus Nunnery, it would be a good thing.

She knew Liang Wanying was unhappy, and that was why she was looking for trouble with her.

"This humble nun doesn't know what His Majesty is thinking either; perhaps only His Majesty can answer that," Lou Suying replied calmly.

Hearing this, Liang Wanying laughed again: "If the nun returns to Lotus Nunnery and there is no one to take care of the imperial heir, I can ask His Majesty for the imperial heir and raise it under my care."

Lou Suyi looked at Liang Wanying's malicious smile and said calmly, "His Majesty does not yet have an heir. If one is born, His Majesty will certainly value him. There is no need for Consort Hui to worry about this."

Liang Wanying wants to take her child away; let's see if she agrees.

She would never give Liang Wanying even the slightest chance!
“Currently, I am the highest-ranking concubine in the harem. Even if the nun stays in the harem, she cannot personally take care of the child without a title or status. By the way, has His Majesty not yet granted the nun any title?!” Liang Wanying’s last sentence carried a hint of probing.

Lou Suyi naturally knew this as well, and the other concubines also stared intently at Lou Suyi, wondering if Murong had made any promises to her.

Seeing Lou Suying shake her head, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"Your Majesty didn't even promise the nun a title? Your Majesty is being too heartless. Does Your Majesty see the nun as a breeding machine?!" Liang Wanying said, laughing. Her laughter was particularly sharp and piercing.

Lou Suyi couldn't understand what Liang Wanying was so excited about.

However, Liang Wanying's words also make sense. Even among the concubines in the harem, if their rank was not high, they were not qualified to raise their children by their side; they would be entrusted to concubines of higher rank.

Liang Wanying's agitation suggests she's certain that even if she gives birth, she won't have the chance to raise the child herself. Who knows, Liang Wanying might even seize the opportunity to take custody of the child from her, thus breaking her spirit.