"This concubine is not very good at these things, but I thought I would learn some while I was pregnant with the baby, so that I could teach him after the baby is born. Also, I heard that babies can hear outside sounds while they are in the womb. So if I learn these things while I am pregnant with her, maybe she will learn them in the womb too?" Yin Qingyi placed her hand on her still flat belly, her face glowing with a soft light, a light that Yinzhen had never seen before, and a light that he had longed for when he was a child.

"If you want to learn these things, you don't need to find any servants. I know how, I'll teach you." Looking at Yin Qingyi like this, Yinzhen didn't know why he blurted it out. He regretted it as soon as he said it, but the words were already out and couldn't be taken back. Moreover, looking at the little woman looking at him with starry eyes, he didn't want to go back on his word.

"Your Majesty, are you serious? You have time?" Yin Qingyi looked at Yinzhen with admiration in her fox-like eyes.

"Of course it's true, I can find the time if I squeeze it in, but I'll have to pay for it." Yinzhen felt a little hot under Yin Qingyi's gaze, and stared at her red lips as he spoke meaningfully.

"Reward? But all my things belong to you, Master." How could Yin Qingyi not see the look in Yinzhen's eyes? But even if she did see it, she could only pretend not to understand.

Yinzhen's lips curled slightly, his gaze intense, clearly very satisfied with Yin Qingyi's answer; his woman was entirely his. Thinking this, Yinzhen's eyes darkened slightly, and he lifted Yin Qingyi's chin, pressing his lips against her luscious face.

Yin Qingyi stared wide-eyed, so shocked she didn't know how to breathe.

"Heh, what a silly little thing." Yinzhen couldn't help but laugh as he looked at Yin Qingyi's silly appearance. He pulled away from Yin Qingyi's lips, not daring to deepen the kiss. This little woman was still pregnant, and the pregnancy wasn't stable yet. He didn't want to lose control and hurt her.

"Master~" Yin Qingyi blushed and buried her face in Yinzhen's arms. Only she knew how flustered she had just been. She could feel Yinzhen's excitement. For the past month or two, Yinzhen had only dined with her here, and would return to the front courtyard shortly after finishing his meal. This was the first time he had been intimate with her in the past two months. She was afraid that Yinzhen would not be able to control himself, and she was prepared to anger him, but Yinzhen restrained himself.

"You're pregnant now, I know my limits," Yinzhen said, his voice slightly hoarse as he held Yin Qingyi close. His desire surged so intensely that even he was alarmed. He had come here frequently this past month, but never stayed overnight, nor dared to linger, because seeing Yin Qingyi made him lose control. If it weren't for what happened today, he wouldn't have stayed so long; he just wanted to soothe this young woman's emotions, but he hadn't expected to almost lose control himself.

Yinzhen's gaze fell on Yin Qingyi's profile. Even from just one side of her face, one could see the exquisite features. This little woman seemed to have become even more beautiful after becoming pregnant, as if she had blossomed. Her figure was also more graceful. Although she was pregnant, her waist looked even thinner, and the fragrance emanating from her body was even more soothing.

The urge to pamper her was becoming uncontrollable. Although he kept telling himself it was because Madam Yin was pregnant that he was spoiling her, no one knew the truth better than him. Even if she wasn't pregnant, he would still want to pamper her. He even thought of this little woman when he rested in other courtyards. Just thinking about her completely killed his sexual desire.

"Yes, Your Highness," came Yin Qingyi's sweet voice from Yinzhen's embrace.

"I have some matters to attend to, so I'll head back to the front courtyard first. I'll come see you again when I have time. Please take good care of yourself, okay? If you need anything, just send someone to the front courtyard to find me." Yinzhen helped Yin Qingyi up, his voice gentle, even his eyes and brows softening unusually.

"Alright, this concubine will see you off, Master." Yin Qingyi nodded obediently. However, a hint of reluctance rose in her eyes. Yin Qingyi also noticed the softening in Yinzhen's expression, but didn't pay it any mind. She was very clear about her own position; she was just a favored concubine. If she could be promoted in rank after giving birth to a child, that would be even better. Considering that Yinzhen was a Beile and could have two secondary consorts, she wondered if she could be promoted along with Li Shi. That way, she wouldn't have to worry about Li Shi causing trouble for her after becoming a secondary consort.

Looking at Yin Qingyi's obedient appearance and the reluctance in her eyes, Yinzhen was momentarily reluctant to leave. However, he did have matters to attend to, so he eventually left Luoxue Pavilion.

Yin Qingyi stood at the door watching Yinzhen walk away until he was no longer visible behind the curtain before she looked away.

Now, she has more than just Qiuju and Chunlan by her side; Mingyue and Fengqing are also Yinzhen's people, so she has no choice but to put on a certain act.

After being given a intensive lesson by Qiuju and Xiaojinzi these past few days, Chunlan has come to understand some things, which is why she is able to remain quiet and not ask any questions right now.

"Princess, there's no need to be upset. Didn't Master say he would come to see you whenever he had time? Master has you in his heart." Qiu Ju was perceptive. Seeing Yin Qingyi's behavior and looking at Mingyue Fengqing beside her, she immediately understood and stepped forward to help Yin Qingyi sit down and comfort her.

"Hmm." With her back to the bright moon and gentle breeze, Yin Qingyi gave Qiu Ju a subtle look of approval, then lowered her head and rubbed her lower abdomen, still looking rather unhappy.

Behind them, Mingyue and Fengqing exchanged a glance, then lowered their heads in unison. They were unwilling to be transferred from their master's side to a minor princess's side, and now, seeing Yin Qingyi's behavior, they looked down on her even more.

Yin Qingyi didn't care what these two were thinking. As long as they took good care of her, she didn't mind supporting two more people.

Sitting on the soft couch, she looked at the play script while thinking about things. She had begged Yinzhen to find this play script for her because she was so bored. Although it wasn't as good as the novels she read in her previous life, it was better than nothing.

Because Consort Yin had once again summoned the imperial physician, Yinzhen directly announced Consort Yin's pregnancy this time, and then said that because of the cold weather and slippery roads, he exempted Consort Yin from going to the main courtyard to pay her respects.

In the main courtyard, the princess's face was extremely ugly, her hands were clenched so tightly that her nails were digging into her flesh without her noticing.

"Madam, please calm down." Granny Li was also indignant, but seeing Madam like this, she felt sorry for her. This was the child she had breastfed, and she was no different from her own daughter.

"Yin is pregnant! Granny, your medicine is useless. Soon there will be a second Li in this backyard. One Li is already suffocating me, and now another one is coming. What am I supposed to do!" As the princess spoke, tears streamed down her face.