Forced Into the Palace: Becoming the Emperor's Favorite-Chapter 424 Playing in the Snow

These days, she felt very upset primarily out of self-blame.

She blamed herself for attracting the Emperor’s attention.

She also blamed herself for seeking too much for the Dong Family.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have drawn the attention of the Liu Family and Imperial Concubine Yi.

That’s why they targeted the Dong Family.

Originally, they were leading tranquil and comfortable lives, but now, because of her, they’ve been dragged into these troubles.

Thus, no matter how Lin Wanyi advised her to be at ease, it didn’t help.

In fact, her emotions became more volatile due to her pregnancy.

Only after hearing the Emperor’s words did she truly relax.

"Yes, I understand, Your Majesty."

The two embraced, and had a restful night.

Lin Wanyi gradually woke up after the sun had been up for quite a while.

The warmth beside her had dissipated, but Lin Wanyi couldn’t help but lean over, reminiscing the warmth of last night.

Now that the Emperor has scouts around him, it is naturally difficult to sneak through secret passages as before.

She understood this very well.

However, after last night, the heavy stone in her heart was finally lifted.

So when she woke up in the morning, she felt refreshed.

"Xia An."

Outside the door, Xia An heard her mistress call and immediately entered the room.

Seeing the smile on her face, Xia An felt much relieved as well.

"Is Your Highness going to get up?"

"Yes, slept longer today, and my stomach is a bit hungry."

"Hunger is good news, indicating Your Highness’s body is gradually recovering. I will have Chunqi bring some food over, she’s been asking every now and then whether Your Highness is awake yet."

Hearing this, Lin Wanyi felt quite comforted.

No matter what, she had trustworthy people by her side.

Chunqi and Xia An, loyal servants protecting their mistress.

Qiu Ming stands alone in the palace.

Moreover, the children are carefully looked after by the nanny, which reassures Lin Wanyi.

She touched her belly and spoke softly.

"Grow well, mother will protect you."

Whether the child truly heard her or it was an illusion, Lin Wanyi felt a slight movement on her belly, surprising her with joy.

Now that maternal aunt Mrs. Yun could not care for her as before, Lin Wanyi had to pay extra attention herself.

Thus, she handed the medicine bottle to Xia An and instructed softly.

"This is what Your Majesty brought yesterday, containing pills concocted by maternal aunt for the palace. Remember to remind me to take them daily."

Hearing this, Xia An’s eyes brightened.

With this, taking medicine would be much more convenient.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t even let the medicine residues and pots be exposed, always keeping them clean and tidy, fearing others might suspect anything amiss.

"Alright, Your Highness can be assured, I will definitely remember."

She then placed the medicine bottle in a safe place, before attending to Lin Wanyi getting up to wash.

After breakfast, Lin Wanyi felt even better.

Although she was still slender overall, she no longer felt as fragile as before.

It’s just that the snow and wind outside were fierce, making it difficult to go out.

Otherwise, she truly wanted to take a walk.

To breathe fresh air and give herself a new look.

This year’s snow in Shengjing City has been continuous.

And very heavy.

Thus, the entire Yihua Palace was draped in silver.

After learning that Lin Wanyi had gotten up, the nanny brought the children over.

Seeing Lin Wanyi, they felt she appeared much more spirited than the previous day.

They naturally didn’t know what happened last night.

But they felt like she had regained her vitality.

"Mother, are you better?"

The Second Princess asked curiously, while the Fifth Prince also waddled over.

With his chubby little hands deliberately touching Lin Wanyi’s forehead, just like how the nanny would when he was unwell.

Lin Wanyi was amused by his adorable demeanor, and quickly said.

"Mother feels much better, did you sleep well last night?"

"Good~"

The four little ones answered in unison, and looking at their smiling faces, Lin Wanyi felt much more comfortable than any distress she had felt.

"Ball, ball ball... play..."

Only the Fifth Prince spoke up.

His gaze fixed on the outside.

His intention was clear, he wanted to go out and play with snowballs.

Lin Wanyi just glanced lightly and understood.

The idea of playing snowballs, surely initiated by the Second Princess.

But the loudest voice was naturally the Fifth Prince.

Lin Wanyi originally feared the children would fall sick after playing in the snow, so she was reluctant.

Yet, unable to resist the Fifth Prince’s earnest pleading and the anticipative eyes of the other children.

She had to agree.

Then instructed the nannies to watch carefully before letting them out.

The children, upon hearing this, ran out with delight and cheer.

Each like a lively rabbit.

Lin Wanyi, inconvenienced physically, stood inside, separated by the bright window.

Watching the children playing snowballs under the company of little eunuchs and nannies.

"Fifth brother, fifth brother."

"Sis... sister..."

The siblings thus started chasing each other in the courtyard.

Initiated by them, naturally the most chaotic were also them.

Comparatively, the Fourth Prince and Third Princess appeared much calmer.

One focusing intently on making snowballs, handing them to the Second Princess, who "pounded" the Fifth Prince.

The other standing quietly aside, watching the three of them play around, eyes holding a hint of "disdain."

As if finding the game rather childish.

And the Fifth Prince, who learned to walk not long ago, naturally couldn’t outrun the two-year-old Second Princess.

But he was unafraid of falling, unafraid of pain.

Constantly knocked to the ground, but before the nanny could "rescue", he somersaulted up and ran towards the Second Princess again.

Amusing the nannies to no end.

Unsure whether to join this game or not.

The Fourth Prince happily making snowballs consistently.

Compared to this chase game, he seemed to prefer quietly focusing on the task at hand.

Due to his left ear being deaf, he still spoke few words now.

Basically similar to the Fifth Prince, he only said a few simple words.

But none in the courtyard treated him as someone special.

All treated normally, so the Fourth Prince had no shyness, illness, or inferiority complex.

Even happily being the Second Princess’s follower.

Wherever she went, he followed.

The siblings were particularly close.

"Sis, sis, ball... ball..."

The Fourth Prince ran over with small steps, trying to pass the newly made snowball to the Second Princess.

Unexpectedly, not paying attention, he slipped a bit.