Chapter 41 I wish I could shut her mouth

In the palace, Doctor Xu reported that Shen Lingshu was pregnant with twins. At this time, the emperor was in Concubine Rou's palace, and was talking to Concubine Rou about some interesting stories about Prince Lin Chucong. When the emperor heard what Doctor Xu said, he was very pleased.

"Come, go to Prince Lin again. Mu Ningguo has never had twins before. Prince Lin is either going to take action or make a big splash!"

The emperor was very pleased. With a wave of his hand, another batch of rewards were given to the people in the Linwang Mansion and Shen Lingshu's Youlan Courtyard.

"Your Majesty, that's perfect. Take mine along with you."

Concubine Rou's voice was as gentle as water. She picked out a lot of things from the warehouse and sent them to Prince Lin's Mansion. In addition to Youlan Courtyard, she also sent things to Concubine Fang.

A woman's jealousy is the most terrible thing. Chu Cong grew up by her side since he was a child. To Concubine Rou, this child is no different from her own. Chu Cong's concubines have not been able to conceive a child, and she is very anxious every day.

Now, after finally getting pregnant, and with twins, Concubine Rou is even more worried that there will be problems with the children.

"My beloved concubine has thought of everything. Concubine Fang has made great contributions in managing the backyard and deserves a reward." The emperor waved his hand and gave Concubine Fang some rewards as well.

"Father, I, your son, also want to go and give my second brother a birthday gift."

The fourth prince knelt down in a baby voice.

"Fourth brother, what are you going to give your second brother?" The emperor looked at the fourth prince Chu Jin. His chubby little face was so cute. In order to raise the second brother, Concubine Rou had not had any children until Prince Lin set up his own residence and gave birth to the fourth prince.

"Peanut crisps, golden cakes, and my favorite walnut crisps." The Fourth Prince counted on his fingers and took out the cakes one by one. They looked very cute.

“Hahaha~”

The emperor was amused by him and said, "Fourth Brother, these are all your favorite foods!"

"Give it to my second brother. He will be happy after eating it." The fourth prince grinned.

…

At Prince Lin's Mansion, as soon as the Emperor's birthday gift arrived, many ministers came to give gifts to Prince Lin. Except for his uncle, Duke Xiao's family, and Concubine Fang's family, all others were turned away.

It was originally just a simple family dinner, but now, there were suddenly a lot more people. Fortunately, Concubine Fang had seen big occasions before, so she immediately sent someone to the best restaurant in Kyoto to book a few tables.

Welcoming Concubine Gao into the backyard, Concubine Gao looked her over and said, "Concubine Fang, congratulations! It's twins! This is a first for the royal family. When they are born, not only the prince will be happy, but everyone will be happy too!"

Concubine Gao looked at her with a smile and said, "This concubine is really blessed."

Every word of congratulation she said was like a knife stabbing Concubine Fang's heart, but... she couldn't get angry!

"Yes, it's natural to congratulate His Majesty for having a son."

Concubine Fang replied with a smile, then sighed: "Speaking of which, I envy Concubine Gao."

"Oh?" Concubine Gao sat up straight, puffed out her chest and said, "Are you envious of me for giving birth to a son? It's okay, Concubine Fang will have her own children too."

"I'm still young, so naturally I'll have my own children. What I envy is that Concubine Gao doesn't have to take care of the chores of the palace."

As soon as Concubine Fang finished speaking, the smug smile on Concubine Gao's face froze instantly. Unlike in Prince Lin's Mansion, in Prince Heng's Mansion, it was Concubine Heng who was in charge of the household expenses!

"Taking care of the palace's backyard is no easy task. The daily expenses and social interactions... it's a real headache."

After Concubine Fang finished speaking, she changed the subject and said, "However, it is my blessing to be able to take care of the backyard for the prince's mansion."

"Now that the prince is in the limelight, the position of Princess Lin has been vacant for a long time. When there is a new Princess Lin, Concubine Fang will be able to breathe a sigh of relief."

Concubine Gao snorted in her heart. She wanted to laugh at her, but there was no way.

While you were going back and forth, Duke Xiao's men arrived.

Duke Xiao's family, the Duke and Madam Hu did not come, but the younger generation came, Duke Xiao's eldest son Xiao Boyan, and his illegitimate son Xiao Shaochuan. The female member was Prince Lin's cousin, Xiao Yiyi.

When Concubine Fang saw Xiao Yiyi, she felt a headache. This daughter of the Duke's Mansion was a close friend of the deceased Princess Lin, and she had always been at odds with her.

"Yiyi meets Concubine Fang and Concubine Gao."

Xiao Yiyi was wearing a pink dress and had sweet dimples, making her look like a sweet girl. However, as soon as she opened her mouth, she made Concubine Fang so angry that she fell backwards.

"Congratulations, Concubine Fang, you're pregnant." Xiao Yiyi looked at Concubine Fang with a smile, pretending to be unaware. Her gaze deliberately fell on Concubine Fang's flat belly.

Humph, although there is no evidence, she feels that the death of Sister Qiu Rong and her child must be related to Concubine Fang!

Bad guy, no wonder you can't have children.

Concubine Fang bit her back teeth and tried to correct with a smile on her face: "Miss Xiao has misunderstood, it is Concubine Shen who is pregnant." She clutched the handkerchief tightly, wishing she could cover her mouth!

"Oh, sorry, I remembered it wrongly. The concubine accidentally had a miscarriage."

Xiao Yiyi admitted her mistake, but in reality, she had no intention of admitting it at all. She said comfortingly, "The concubine is still young and will definitely be able to get pregnant in the future. The concubine won't blame me for not being able to speak, right?"

The dimples on Xiao Yiyi's face are sweet, and when she smiles she looks like an innocent little girl who knows nothing about the world, as if if Concubine Fang is angry, it means she is stingy and ungenerous.

"Puff~"

Concubine Gao smiled and immediately said, "Miss Xiao is also concerned about Concubine Fang. Concubine Fang will naturally not be angry with Miss Xiao."

"Yes." Concubine Fang wanted to shut Xiao Yiyi's mouth. She changed the subject and said, "Miss Xiao, try these oranges and apples. They are gifts specially sent by Prince Heng to His Majesty. You can't even buy them outside."

Concubine Fang: Eat and stop talking!

"This orange is really good." Xiao Yiyi said, and the maid Xiaodie beside her immediately peeled the orange and offered it to her. Xiao Yiyi took a bite and said, "Sweet, and there are no seeds yet."

"By the way, I just heard from my cousin that Aunt Shen is pregnant with twins. I want to go and see them. I have never seen what twins look like."

Xiao Yiyi asked with a smile: "This Aunt Shen is really blessed."

A concubine, what's there to see?

Concubine Fang was about to refuse when Concubine Gao beside her said, "I haven't seen one either. It's a good opportunity to go over and see him and share in his good fortune. Who knows, I might even give birth to twins for His Majesty!"

Although she successfully became a concubine by giving birth to a son, Concubine Gao was not satisfied. She thought that one son was not enough and it would be better to have more.

"..." Concubine Fang had no choice but to hope that her family would come soon. However, they never came, so she could only take them to Youlan Courtyard.

In Youlan Courtyard, Shen Lingshu was taking a walk in the yard. Aunt Liu said that she should move around properly while she was pregnant so that the delivery would be smoother.

Suddenly, a girl in pink froze in shock, then ran towards her with a smile. Shen Lingshu recognized her sweet dimples instantly. This was the eldest daughter of the Duke's Mansion, the cousin of the Crown Prince and Prince Lin.

"Whose girl is this? Her dimples are so pretty, like a fairy." Shen Lingshu blurted out the words of praise.