Hai'e, the head aunt of Ganxiao Palace, saw through their thoughts and began to drive them away in disguise.

"My lords and ladies, the imperial physician has instructed that Concubine Wan needs more rest. Now is the time for her to rest."

Hai'e grew up with the emperor, and the concubines were always polite to her.

The concubines had no choice but to stand up, say goodbye to Su Wanti one by one, disperse angrily, and return to the palace.

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The days passed slowly, and the concubines looked forward to the emperor's favor, but it never came.

Initially, Su Wanti was still thinking about whether she should be a virtuous concubine again and persuade Leng Hong to favor other concubines.

But when she thought about the last time Leng Hong was dissatisfied and gave her a hard time, she became afraid.

Forget it, Leng Hong is the emperor, and the emperor will not let himself be wronged.

If he couldn't help it and wanted to favor other concubines, he would do it on his own and there was no need to persuade him.

She just needs to rest and take care of her pregnancy in this Ganxiao Palace.

In the blink of an eye, it was mid-May. The weather was getting warmer, with sunny days, warm breezes, and lush grass and flowers.

Su Wanti is six months pregnant.

Her belly had a noticeable round curve and her face became rounder.

Sometimes, she would stroke her belly, look at herself in the mirror, and complain, "I've gained so much weight! Your Majesty can't hold me up with one hand anymore."

Leng Hongze didn't mind at all. He actually liked the way she looked when she gained weight. She looked plump and full, and even her private parts had become much bigger, round and soft, overflowing from his palm.

"My beloved, I think you were too thin before. I was so thin that I didn't dare to use too much force on you, for fear that you would break. It would be better if you were a little fatter..."