At the hour of Xu (7-9 PM), after having already eaten dinner, Wu Kuzha had no appetite at all. She ate only a few vegetables and paced back and forth in the backyard, waiting for Hongzhou to return.

"My lady, please rest. You've been pacing around the room so many times already," the nanny said, trying to comfort Wu Kuzha, who was still somewhat anxious.

"It's already past 7 PM, and the Prince still hasn't returned. Has he been bewitched by that girl named Qingluo?" Wu Kuzha became more and more anxious as she thought about it.

“My lady, you are pregnant now, you should take care of your body. This kind of anxious and restless behavior is not good for your health. Please sit down and rest for a while.” The nanny was also worried about Wu Kuzha, and quickly added, “The prince loves you so much, he will come to the backyard.”

Wu Kuzha sat down, led by the nanny. She then asked, "Will your prince bring Qingluo back to the manor today?"

"Don't ask these questions anymore, you've asked them so many times already." The old woman comforted her, and then said, "Didn't Madam Geng talk to you a lot today? Let's relax and wait for the Prince to return before we think about it."

Wu Kuzha thought about it. She wasn't the kind of person who would hold grudges. It was normal for a man to have multiple wives and concubines. But now that she was pregnant, if Hongzhou were to take a concubine, how could she, as a princess, bear it?

She simply couldn't bear this humiliation. Even if she wanted to see her lover, she would wait until her child was born; otherwise, she would never allow any woman to set foot in this mansion.

Firstly, it was for her own sake, to avoid gossip and speculation that someone of her prominent status would not be favored by Hongzhou. Secondly, it was for the sake of the child.

At the hour of Hai (9-11 PM), Hongzhou bid farewell to Qingluo and boarded his carriage to return home, eager to see Wukuzha, who must be waiting anxiously at the manor by now.

Stepping into the backyard, she saw that the vermilion wooden door was not closed, indicating that she had not yet fallen asleep. Hongzhou came forward and gently called to her.

When Wu Kuzha saw him enter, she suppressed the bitterness in her heart and said, "Your Highness, you've finally returned."

"Hmm, why aren't you asleep yet?"

"I've been waiting for you, Your Highness. Have you had dinner yet?"

"I've already used it." Hongzhou noticed her strange expression and asked, "What's wrong?"

Her eyes reddened slightly. "That's good. I'll feel better after dinner."

Hongzhou hugged her and asked again, "What's wrong with you?"

Wu Kuzha felt a lump in her throat and a sore feeling in her heart. She hugged Hongzhou tightly and said, "I was just worried that you hadn't come back for so long."

"Really?" Hongzhou gently wiped away the tears she was holding back from the corners of her eyes. "Why are you crying?"

His words made Wu Kuzha feel more and more aggrieved, and tears gradually streamed down her face. She asked, "Does Your Highness not like me being pregnant with your child?"

"What did you say?" Hongzhou continued wiping away his tears, frowning.

"Then why did you go to meet your lover?"

Upon hearing this, Hongzhou immediately laughed, "I thought it was something else. It turns out it's the invitation you saw on the table."

"Aren't you...?"

"I am, but not in the way you think. I'm just going to meet an old friend from the brothel." Seeing that she had stopped crying, Hongzhou put his arm around her waist and continued, "Even if I wanted to take wives and concubines, I couldn't do it now. You're pregnant, how could I forget my wife and child?" He then reached out and touched her belly.

Upon hearing this, Wu Kuzha realized that he had been overthinking things.

The two embraced tightly, bathed in moonlight. It was a beautiful and unforgettable night.