Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage-Chapter 856 - Why Does it Matter if I’m Fat?_1

Chapter 856: Chapter 856 Why Does it Matter if I’m Fat?_1

The Emperor’s intent was clear, despite his lascivious nature and love for beautiful women, he still had a moral compass.

He would never do anything unethical.

Just like when he initially laid his eyes on Lin Zizi, despite being the monarch of a nation, he didn’t force her, but instead allowed her to be with Jiang Ruobai.

Although he often regretted it over the next few decades, he never harbored other thoughts.

Jiang Ning served him a bowl of soup and attentively placed it in front of him. Giving him a thumbs up, she flattered him with a stream of compliments: “Emperor, you truly are magnificent and wise! In all my years, observing the course of five thousand years, you’re definitely within the top three amongst all the emperors.”

The Emperor, being quite pleased with her flattery, asked: “Why just five thousand years?”

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“It’s just a metaphorical exaggeration, mainly intended to highlight your greatness.”

“Heh, I love you flattery.”

The Emperor was in a good mood, and ate half a bowl more of rice than usual, even delightfully finishing the soup.

The Eunuch serving by his side was over the moon.

Jiang Ning, having eaten her fill, placed her chopsticks down and wiped her lips, then invited him: “Your Majesty, I have some free time today, shall we go for a walk?”

“No.”

The Emperor decisively declined, moved to a more comfortable spot and leisurely laid down. Casually, he picked up a book to read.

Jiang Ning asked: “Right after eating, you just lie down?”

“It’s the most comfortable thing to do after eating.”

“No wonder you’re overweight.”

“…What’s the matter with me being overweight? Have I eaten your food?”

“I’m just concerned about your health.” Jiang Ning glanced at his book, “Emperor, shall I tell you a story?”

The Emperor was quite annoyed: “Can you just leave when you’re done eating? What are you trying to do?” He noticed her eyes scanning over the trinkets on the table, thought he understood her motive, and waved his hand dismissively, “Whatever you fancied, just take it, as long as you stop bothering me.”

“Oh, I really couldn’t…”

While Jiang Ning said so, her hand was already unreservedly selecting items.

Who would think that money is a hot potato?

Anything that could be placed on the emperor’s desk was no ordinary item.

Jiang Ning picked up a bottle from the official kiln and held it in her arms, even eyeing a paperweight carved into the shape of a Qilin.

The Emperor looked at her disdainfully: “You come from a noble family, yet you’re so petty.”

“Don’t you know my background?”

“I’ve given you a whole basket of treasures before!”

“That was just a basket of junk…”

One could wonder whether the Emperor was trying not to let her recognize the value of the items at that time. Although they were all extremely valuable, to the untrained eye they might just seem like ordinary trinkets.

None could compare to these radiant, eye-catching treasures made of gold, jade and precious stones.

The Emperor looked down on her: “You’re truly shallow!”

“Hehe.” Jiang Ning quietly pocketed the little Qilin as well.

Carved from a single piece of jade, it was of high value.

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The Emperor waved his hand: “Take them all and go.”

Jiang Ning asked: “Don’t you want to hear a story?”

“Go back and tell your son a story!”

“…Then I will take my leave.”

Jiang Ning, clutching the bottle and Qilin, walked out of the Crystal Frost Hall. After a short while, she heard the Crown Prince calling out to her.

“Princess Consort, where are you coming from?”

Li Hongyuan walked over, scrutinized her for a moment, and asked.

Jiang Ning smiled and said: “Crystal Frost Hall.”

“You’ve been cozying up to the Emperor again.” Li Hongyuan noticed the bottle in her arms, “That bottle is Father’s prized possession, very valuable.”