In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 1253 - 1164: Dispatch

Chapter 1253: Chapter 1164: Dispatch

Now that Su Ke had succeeded in the High School exams, she was eager to enter the palace once more, and Su Pan’er naturally desired nothing more.

"That’s good! My body grows heavier with each passing day. I fear the time is drawing near. Having my mother accompany me in the palace would improve my spirits somewhat."

By now, Su Pan’er’s belly was already more than eight months along.

Recently, the Imperial Physician had been taking her pulse for peace of mind twice a day, closely monitoring the child in her womb, for fear of even the slightest problem.

Skilled in medicine herself, Su Pan’er had a deep understanding of her own body. Although the Imperial Physician did not say it outright, the furrowed brows each time he took her pulse made it clear that she would likely give birth before the full ten months were up.

However, there has long been a folk saying that "at seven months the child will survive, at eight months it may not."

Of course, she desperately wished for the child to stay in the womb a while longer, preferably to be born full-term!

But if she were to give birth prematurely, having her own mother by her side would certainly make matters much better.

"Pan’er is right; my mother-in-law should indeed enter the palace. With her elderly presence by your side, I could be at ease when attending the morning court session," said Qin Yi.

Qin Yi had wanted Mrs. Su-Hua to accompany Su Pan’er in the palace for some time now, but she had been refused twice by Su Pan’er, using Ke’er as an excuse. He had state affairs to deal with every day and could not always be by Pan’er’s side. Now that Su Ke had finished her exams, and Pan’er’s term was increasingly advanced, even if Su Ke had not brought it up, he would have taken the initiative to do so.

Su Ke solemnly agreed, "Fourth Brother-in-law, rest assured, Mother is already prepared and will enter the palace early tomorrow."

Having settled this matter, all three tacitly refrained from bringing it up again.

Before dinner, Su Pan’er ordered Little Yanyan and Little Sugar Bean to be brought over to play with Su Ke. Little Yanyan was very fond of her uncle and clung to Su Ke, calling him "uncle" incessantly— a veritable bundle of endless questions.

Little Sugar Bean, following her Imperial Sister’s example, also clung persistently to Su Ke.

Compared to Little Yanyan, Little Sugar Bean was clearly more lively and active; she still sat quietly during the meal. Once her little belly was full, she began squirming in her seat, and eventually, she secretly slid off her chair and crawled over to plop down on Su Ke’s lap, giggling triumphantly.

This prompted laughter from everyone!

Su Ke found the familiarity of Little Sugar Bean in his arms amusing, endlessly teasing her.

"Look at this child; she must still remember you from when you held her as a baby. She crawled right over to you as soon as you arrived. Usually, she’s a shy little thing, but I’m sure she knows you’re her uncle." Su Pan’er stated confidently.

This made Su Ke even more fond of Little Sugar Bean.

After dinner, Su Pan’er wanted to chat some more, to ask about his and Qin Shuan’er’s news, but Qin Yi directly called Ke’er into the adjoining patio, leaving Su Pan’er no opportunity to express these thoughts.

Qin Yi obviously had serious matters to discuss with Ke’er; she would talk to Ke’er later.

Indeed, Su Pan’er guessed accurately!

Observing Su Ke seated at the lower end, Qin Yi slowly wiped the smile off his face.

"Do you know what I wish to discuss with you right now?"

By using the royal "We" and adopting a serious look, he was signaling to Su Ke that they were about to talk business.

Su Ke’s mind raced.

Fourth Brother-in-law must have summoned him alone at this moment for it certainly indicated an important task to be bestowed upon him. But what could there be that he himself was capable of undertaking and yet could also provide assistance to His Majesty?

In the blink of an eye, Su Ke had clarified the crux of the matter and immediately rose to his feet to bow with his fist in his palm.

"Your Majesty," he replied, "this humble official cannot guess."

"In my view, you have already guessed, haven’t you? Indeed! As you have surmised, the reason why I have called you here is to entrust you with a matter."

Su Ke’s fleeting lapse of composure was thoroughly noticed by Qin Yi, who then couldn’t help but feel somewhat amused: "In the earlier years of upheaval, the remains of the late Emperor and my birth mother were not interred within the Imperial Mausoleum. Currently, the late Emperor’s remains are in Qinling, and my birth mother’s remains are on Deicide Mountain. I have already dispatched a number of people to delve into Deicide Mountain in search of my birth mother’s remains. Deicide Mountain is unlike any other place; once one ventures deep into the mountain, there is often no return. Such an undertaking necessitates the dispatch of someone who is thoroughly familiar and also well-versed with the surrounding terrain."

Rising to his feet and lifting his robe, Su Ke knelt on one knee: "Your Majesty, this humble official grew up at the foot of Deicide Mountain and is most familiar with the locale. I am willing to undertake this labor on behalf of Your Majesty and earnestly request your permission!"

Between being passively assigned by His Majesty and volunteering proactively, Su Ke chose the latter.

Since he had to undertake this journey regardless, he might as well do so willingly. At least in this way, he could leave a good impression of being aware of the times in front of His Majesty.

"Very well!"

Qin Yi was indeed pleased!

It was his wish, as well as the late Emperor’s, to inter his parents’ remains within the Imperial Mausoleum.

For Su Ke to volunteer was more than desirable for him.

In his joy, he waved his hand grandly: "This matter, I expect in two more days, once I have arranged for the relevant personnel and affairs, I will issue the decree. Take advantage of the few days remaining to spend some quality time with your family; once everything is ready, set out from the capital as soon as possible. As for the expenses and silver needed along the way, I will make arrangements as soon as possible..."

Qin Yi rambled on and on.

Outside in the adjoining patio, several members of the Imperial Guard stood with eyes on their noses and noses on their hearts, as if they had not noticed the commotion inside the patio.

By the time Su Ke left the Imperial Palace, it was time for the Civil And Military Ministers to attend the morning court session.

Su Pan’er was so tired of waiting that she had fallen asleep, sprawled over the chaise lounge.

Serving Qin Yi’s affection, he quickly adjusted her body properly and carefully covered her with the quilt.

"Qin Yi?"

Su Pan’er got up and then collapsed back onto the chaise lounge: "Your Majesty, you’re back. Have they finished their discussion? What about Ke’er, has Ke’er left the palace yet?"

"Yes, Ke’er has left the palace. Don’t get up; go back to sleep."

Qin Yi patted her back and went to wash and change clothes in the adjacent cleaning room.

By the time Su Pan’er woke up again, Qin Yi had already left. She thought of Ke’er entering the palace yesterday and couldn’t help feeling somewhat annoyed. With age, everything was different. She had no idea when would be the next time to have a real talk with Ke’er.

She had little appetite at the moment and declined the snacks prepared by the Imperial Kitchen, instead holding a small bowl of white fungus and lily soup.

When Qin Yi returned from the morning court session, this was the scene he encountered. Beside her was another bowl of Red Bean Eight Treasures Porridge.

"You should eat a little too."

Looking at him with concern, Su Pan’er said, "You deal with state affairs until so late every day and rise so early for the morning court sessions; how can your body handle it in the long run? It pains my heart to see."

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