An Ranyue also stood up: "I'm afraid it's not that early, it's not even full term yet, let's go take a look."

She pulled out a handkerchief, wiped the corners of her mouth, and walked two steps at a leisurely pace before she remembered to turn around and said, "Xiao Nuo, since Madam Yan doesn't trust the doctors in the mansion, let someone go outside to invite a famous one. Don't let people think that I, as a concubine, am harsh on her..."

Xiao Nuo agreed and went down to make arrangements.

The two arrived at An Yanran's room, only to find her lying on the couch, looking very relaxed, eating melon seeds. When she saw them coming in, she put the melon seeds down and was about to get up: "It turns out that the two sisters are here. I'm sorry Yanran can't get up..."

"Lie down quickly. This is a big deal. We just heard that you had a stomachache and we were very worried..." Shen Zhiyun looked worried.

An Yanran touched her belly, with a bright smile on her face and a sense of happiness, and said in a very arrogant voice: "Hey, it hurt suddenly just now. Now that I think about it, I'm afraid the child kicked me too hard... Hey, sisters, you don't have to worry too much. I'm thin, but not weak at all. There's no problem taking care of this child. Now think about it, if someone is expecting something to happen to me, I'll really disappoint them."

"Who would think so? This is a big happy event for Prince Kang's Mansion, and we are all looking forward to it!" Shen Zhiyun was very unhappy, but he didn't show it on the outside. Instead, he looked concerned. "By the way, do you really not feel anything now? This scared the side princess and I, so we hurried over. On the way, the side princess asked me for advice on whether to inform the prince. After all, there is a man who is the backbone. Now there are only a few women like us in the mansion, and we get scared when something happens."

An Yanran leaned there and shook her head: "No, I just don't have much appetite recently. Please ask the princess to ask the kitchen for some sour dates for me. My words don't work, but they will listen to my sister. Also, there are many things I want to eat. I will make a list for my sister later."

An Ranyue's smile was very stiff: "Of course, you should have told me these words a long time ago. Look at you, why are you so polite to your own sisters? Some things are over and done with."

After An Ranyue finished speaking, she shuddered with disgust.

An Yanran stroked her belly and said, "I know, you are so polite to me just because of my belly now. I don't mind. I also think that my belly is a golden belly. My whole life depends on it."

No matter how well-educated An Ranyue was, she couldn't sit still any longer. She and Shen Zhiyun looked at each other and were about to stand up when the doctor they had invited arrived. They had to sit down again and see what was going on.

After the diagnosis, the doctor said that the fetus was stable and there was no problem at all.

An Yanran's voice came from the tent: "Doctor, I want to know whether this baby is a boy or a girl, is that ok?"

She was being polite, so how could the doctor say no? So after another diagnosis, the doctor said with certainty that it was a boy.

After the doctor left, An Yanran sat up, looking very proud: "I had a hunch that it would be a boy, and now it's just as I expected. Now I have someone to rely on."

An Ranyue smiled and said, "Congratulations, sister. In addition, I also have to congratulate our king... Madam Yun, you have to work hard too. The prince has been in your room recently, so why haven't you gotten pregnant yet? Look at Madam Yan, she got pregnant quietly."

"It's not good to keep things secret. I prefer to have a legitimate reason. I'll have children sooner or later. Even if your child is not a legitimate son, it's almost the same. But if I give birth to a child, it will be a bastard's. Think about it, it doesn't matter if I don't have one."

"It's not easy to say that. They are all the prince's children, legitimate or illegitimate, and there is no difference at all." An Ranyue said with a smile.

"Thank you, sister, for being so magnanimous. If the prince hears this, he will know that your character makes you a perfect princess." Shen Zhiyun said in a high voice.

An Yanran smiled over there: "I told you to say this. Actually, when I first entered the mansion, my mother said that as long as I gave birth to a boy, the position of princess would be mine. In fact, I didn't want to say it so early, but now that I know the baby in my belly is a boy, it doesn't hurt to say it, so that people who are not related are not dreaming."

This is already very unpleasant to hear.

An Ranyue and the other person couldn't stand it anymore and turned and left.

An Yanran looked at their backs and spat fiercely: "Don't you even look at your own moral character? You're still trying to scheme with me. When I was plotting, you were all covered in snot."

An Yanran's words made the two women think.

After Shen Zhiyun returned to the room, he sat on the bedside with hatred, twisting a silk handkerchief in his hand and gritting his teeth: "An Yanran, you are shameless. You are not ashamed but proud. I call you arrogant."

It was as if the handkerchief was An Yanran. She tried very hard but could not pull it away. She threw it away and stomped on the handkerchief on the ground a few times before she stopped. After a while, she came to her senses, sat down at the desk, took out a pen and paper, wrote a note, and asked a maid to send it out of the palace.

Two days later, Shen Zhiyun was very polite and attentive. Dongfang Ye felt very comfortable. Shen Zhiyun was lying on the bed, and Dongfang Ye's hands were not idle. He kneaded her like dough, "Madam, why are you so relaxed today?"

"You're disgusting. I'm doing this for your comfort, and you still say this to me."

Dongfang Ye smiled and gave him a kiss.

Shen Zhiyun suddenly sighed.

"What's wrong? Did someone bully you?" Dongfang Ye asked, and without waiting for her to answer, he said, "Did An Yanran say something? She's crazy, you don't have to bother with her."

"No matter what Madam Yan says, I won't care. After all, she is carrying the prince's child. It is understandable that people are a little anxious during this period. I think if I were pregnant, I would be the same."

"Well, Madam Yun is still sensible. You really don't know until you compare."

"Thank you, Your Highness. In fact, Yun'er only thinks about Your Highness. If something happens, I will think about not making Your Highness sad, and then it won't be a big deal."

"You make me feel even more distressed. Tell me why you are sighing. I will do everything I can for you." Dongfang Ye's hands were still moving while he was speaking. Shen Zhiyun felt numb and itchy, and she giggled. Her already beautiful face became even brighter. That smile touched Dongfang Ye's heart and made him feel a little sincere.

"I just feel sad that my brother's talent is not recognized. I feel sad when I think about him staying at home like this, feeling frustrated." Shen Zhiyun finally spoke.

As she spoke, she pulled Dongfang Ye's hair and pouted: "I know that if I bring this up, it will cause trouble for the prince, but I think that my brother is also talented and may be able to help the prince a little."

"So this is the only thing that's worth your sigh?" Dongfang Ye scratched her nose lovingly, "Let him come to see me tomorrow. After all, he is my brother-in-law. Am I giving away the benefits to others?"

Shen Zhiyun didn't say anything either. She pursed her lips and kissed him, looking coquettish and shy. Seeing this, Dongfang Ye became excited and couldn't help but pull up the quilt and climb on top of it. Soon, the quilt was rolling in waves...

The next day.

Shen Zhihua arrived as expected.

Dongfang Ye had met him before, but it was only a one-time encounter. This time, they were exceptionally polite. Dongfang Ye made way for him. Shen Zhihua was also a handsome man. Dongfang Ye looked at his uncle in front of him and liked him a little: "Zhiyun always mentions uncle, who is well-read. We didn't have much contact in the past. I hope uncle won't despise me for being a vulgar person and we can get to know each other more often in the future."

Shen Zhihua was a little restrained, but soon he became relaxed. The folding fan in his hand kept tapping against his palm, with a faint smile on his face: "Your Highness, you are joking. You are too flattering to me. I have no money and no fame. It is Your Highness who does not despise me and has arranged to meet me today. I don't know what Your Highness wants me to do."

Dongfang Ye did not answer him first, but waved his hand: "Come here, serve tea to my uncle."

Two young palace maids came in and placed the green-glazed teacup in front of him. Shen Zhihua did not even look at the maids, which made Dongfang Ye look at them with a new eye, because he had specially selected these two maids. It was just that Shen Zhihua's reputation was not very good before, so he wanted to try it himself. Although he knew that this would not yield any results, it still made him satisfied.

At least it's temporary satisfaction.

"Uncle, do you have any plans for staying in the capital?" Dongfang Ye picked up the teacup and took a sip. He seemed to be nonchalant, and gently brushed the wrinkles on his clothes. "Tell me about it."

"I stay here to wait for the next imperial examination and seek fame." Shen Zhihua smiled, with a look of shock on his face. "Last time, I didn't make the list, which made me a little nervous. So, I have to work harder."

"What happened last time..." Dongfang Ye moved in his chair, as if hesitating about something, and finally spoke, "Last time, you passed the exam, and ranked well, 13th."

Shen Zhihua stood up immediately after hearing this: "My Lord, what did you say?"

"Sit down and let me tell you the details." Dongfang Ye took a deep breath. "I only found out about this recently. If I had known about it before, I would have told you earlier. You had already won a place, but unfortunately, you offended the crown prince at that time, so the crown prince cancelled your place."

Shen Zhihua's face changed several times in an instant, and finally his face turned purple, his nostrils flared, and veins bulged as he held a folding fan in his hand.

Dongfang Ye didn't say anything, just waited for him to calm down, and finally sighed quietly: "You don't have to be angry, maybe this is an opportunity, otherwise, we might not be able to become relatives. From now on, you know the truth, and you know the direction of your efforts. Now we have a common enemy, don't you think?"

Shen Zhihua's complexion finally returned to normal. He looked at Dongfang Ye and forced a smile on his face: "Yes."