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Chapter 978: Worrying Won’t Help · Oct 18, 2026

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951 Chapter 951: Beat Them for Me 2026-10-18
952 Chapter 952: Driving People Away 2026-10-18
953 Chapter 953: Sentiments 2026-10-18
954 Chapter 954: Sowing Discord 2026-10-18
955 Chapter 955: Good News 2026-10-18
956 Chapter 956: Taking You to Jiangnan 2026-10-18
957 Chapter 957: Reactions 2026-10-18
958 Chapter 958: Expecting 2026-10-18
959 Chapter 959: Morning Sickness 2026-10-18
960 Chapter 960: Escaping the Summer Heat 2026-10-18
961 Chapter 961: Words of Advice 2026-10-18
962 Chapter 962: Joking Conversation 2026-10-18
963 Chapter 963: Mountain Villa 2026-10-18
964 Chapter 964: ’Home’? 2026-10-18
965 Chapter 965: Leisurely 2026-10-18
966 Chapter 966: Confused 2026-10-18
967 Chapter 967: At Ease 2026-10-18
968 Chapter 968: Slap in the Face 2026-10-18
969 Chapter 969: Demotion 2026-10-18
970 Chapter 970: ’Visiting 2026-10-18
971 Chapter 971: Delicacies 2026-10-18
972 Chapter 972: Revenge 2026-10-18
973 Chapter 973: Helplessness 2026-10-18
974 Chapter 974: Excitement 2026-10-18
975 Chapter 975: Return to the Capital 2026-10-18
976 Chapter 976: Your Daughter Has Quite an Appetite 2026-10-18
977 Chapter 977: Beef Noodles 2026-10-18
978 Chapter 978: Worrying Won’t Help 2026-10-18
979 Chapter 979: Mid-Autumn Banquet (Part 1) 2026-10-18
980 Chapter 980: Mid-Autumn Banquet (Part 2) 2026-10-18
981 Chapter 981: A Word of Advice (Part 1) 2026-10-18
982 Chapter 982: A Word of Advice 2 2026-10-18
983 Chapter 983: Did My Best 2026-10-18
984 Chapter 984: Birthday 2026-10-18
985 Chapter 985: Heartache 2026-10-18
986 Chapter 986: It’s Time to Give Birth 2026-10-18
987 Chapter 987: Third Princess 2026-10-18
988 Chapter 988: Cherished 2026-10-18
989 Chapter 989: Hundred Days 2026-10-18
990 Chapter 990: Blessed 2026-10-18
991 Chapter 991: Little Rascal 2026-10-18
992 Chapter 992: Name 2026-10-18
993 Chapter 993: Pinnacle 2026-10-18
994 Chapter 994: Hostility 2026-10-18
995 Chapter 995: Where Did All the Meat Go? 2026-10-18
996 Chapter 996: You’re So Kind 2026-10-18
997 Chapter 997: Palace Affairs 2026-10-18
998 Chapter 998: First Birthday Banquet (Part 1) 2026-10-18
999 Chapter 999: First Birthday Banquet (Part 2) 2026-10-18
1000 Chapter 1000: New Year 2026-10-18

Chapter 978: Chapter 978: Worrying Won’t Help

Zhao Junyao finally stopped having suspicions.

He sent the Imperial Physicians away.

Only then did his heart finally settle back into his chest.

He got up and took a stroll.

He finally felt like he could focus on the thick stack of memorials on the imperial desk.

These memorials hadn’t been touched in the morning and were all left to be dealt with in the afternoon.

With the Emperor’s concern for the state, he quickly immersed himself in national affairs.

When he finished reviewing the memorials and looked up again.

It was already dusk outside.

...

In Duanning Palace.

Xia Ruqing had just woken up not long ago.

After washing up and changing clothes, she had just sat down to drink a bowl of tea.

When she saw Chenchen returning from the front.

As soon as he entered.

Seeing his mother consort, he hurriedly stepped forward to greet her.

”Greetings to Mother Consort!”

Xia Ruqing’s eyes lit up.

”Chenchen!”

She couldn’t care about anything else and quickly pulled Chenchen in front of her for a careful look.

After a long while, she said with red-rimmed eyes.

”You’ve gotten thinner, and darker!”

”How have you been up front?”

”Why have you lost so much weight?”

How could any mother feel good seeing her child looking thin and dark!

Especially since Xia Ruqing still carries another child in her belly.

She’s in a particularly motherly phase.

She can’t stand seeing her child suffer even a little bit.

But Chenchen shook his head, beaming with spirit.

”It’s not bitter!”

”Mother Consort, Father Emperor found the best Imperial Horse Master for me!”

”This summer, I learned horse-riding techniques!”

”Father Emperor was very pleased, not only praising me, but also promising to take me to the hunting grounds for autumn hunting in a few years!”

While speaking, Chenchen’s eyes were sparkling with excitement.

Every expression, every movement, every glance told of his excitement.

Seeing this made Xia Ruqing’s blood boil with excitement.

”Good!”

Though she said this, her heart ached terribly.

She couldn’t help but want to keep him by her side, pampered for life.

Unfortunately...

She couldn’t.

Even if Zhao Junyao agreed, Chenchen himself wouldn’t agree, right?

This era demanded so much from the Royal Family, from men.

If not, you would be mocked harshly.

Reduced to a useless being for life.

Thinking carefully, isn’t it the same even in modern times!

A man who doesn’t work hard is just a waste.

Neither loved by women nor respected by men.

It’s pointless!

Xia Ruqing dispelled these messy thoughts and asked a few more questions.

Chenchen answered one by one, with a poised demeanor.

He appeared every bit a little adult.

This made Xia Ruqing both pleased and pained.

So, after exchanging a few pleasantries, she let him rest.

...

In the evening, Zhao Junyao came.

Xia Ruqing had already instructed someone to set up the evening meal.

He had spent the afternoon reviewing memorials, and she had slept the afternoon away.

No matter the case, both were quite hungry.

The evening dishes were sumptuous, and they were focused while eating.

They spoke little throughout.

After the meal, the night sky was good, and the moonlight was like water.

Xia Ruqing felt a bit more refreshed.

The two went for a walk in the courtyard.

Thinking of Chenchen, Xia Ruqing asked cautiously.

”Emperor!”

”Shouldn’t Chenchen move outside now?”

Zhao Junyao nodded, then looked at her with a faint smile.

”Why? You can’t bear to part with him?”

Xia Ruqing lowered her head and didn’t speak.

Wasn’t it obvious? So obvious!

Zhao Junyao looked up at the moonlight and spoke slowly.

”Qingqing...”

”You shouldn’t be reluctant, after all, he has to leave eventually.”

”Moreover... Chenchen is very outstanding, very ambitious!”

”The horse-riding master I found for him, he learned basic horse-riding techniques in just one month!”

”And he’s not yet six!”

”I learned horse-riding techniques when I was nine!”

”I have to admit, Chenchen has extraordinary talent; he learns everything quickly!”

Xia Ruqing couldn’t quite understand.

But she understood the last sentence.

Chenchen is talented and learns everything quickly.

However.

Whether his expression was too serious or not, she couldn’t be happy about it.

She knew this kind of talent came at a price.

As for what the price is...

She had a slight idea in her heart, but it’s still too early to think about it now!

For a moment.

Xia Ruqing even felt a bit of panic.

She even thought how great it would be if Chenchen’s talent was ordinary.

At least this life would be stable.

But now, being so highly regarded and being the Crown Prince.

The burden on his shoulders is inevitable...

In the future, if he really has to bear the empire.

Who knows what will happen?

For his whole life, he will be trapped within this Imperial City, battling against the world, against all civil and military officials.

He must live within plots, becoming a masterful navigator.

He must overcome all storms, balancing various powers to ensure the empire’s everlasting stability and the people’s peace.

He must sacrifice himself, even politically marrying his own wife, unable to choose.

Such days, really too bitter, too bitter.

As his mother.

Xia Ruqing doesn’t want him to live like this at all.

She just wants her child to live happily, joyfully, like an ordinary person.

”What’s wrong? Not happy?”

Zhao Junyao’s voice sounded by her ear.

Xia Ruqing was jolted back to reality, forcing a smile.

”No...”

”I... I’m happy! I’m very glad that Chenchen is smart!”

Zhao Junyao saw her struggle to maintain her smile and was somewhat amused.

”Alright, still pretending in front of me?”

”You’re worried about Chenchen, aren’t you!”

Xia Ruqing felt completely seen through and finally exhaled in relief.

She stopped pretending, and pouted immediately.

”How do you know everything!”

Truly nothing can be hidden from him.

”Alright!”

Zhao Junyao patted her shoulder.

”Worrying is useless!”

”Children of the Imperial Family have no easy lives!”

”But though they lead hard lives, it’s not as hard as you think!”

As a good emperor who loves his country and people.

Zhao Junyao expressed.

Seeing the empire prosper under his governance.

The country flourishes, and the people live in peace and contentment, brings great fulfillment!

Of course, encountering a delightful little woman would make it even more perfect.

Pressure? Doesn’t exist!

Xia Ruqing thought it over, and it seemed to make sense.

If Chenchen truly has such aspirations.

For a boy.

Having dreams and striving for them doesn’t seem to be a bad thing!

Once she thought it through, she no longer dwelled on it.

Cradling her belly, she nestled in her emperor husband’s embrace, admiring the moonlight for a while, then went to sleep.

Before sleep, she murmured.

”Emperor, when will Chenchen move out?”

”Could you give me some mental preparation!”

She’s really reluctant.

Now, at least, she can see him morning and evening.

If he moves out, she’d have to cross half of the Imperial Palace to see him.

Counting carefully, she might only see him a few times a month.

With such thoughts, it felt like having a piece of her heart cut away.

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