Two days later

Prince Kang brought the Thunder Moon Pearl into the palace.

Lei Yuezhu walked very carefully. If someone didn't know the truth, one would think that there was something wrong with her legs and she was afraid to touch the ground. Her posture would be very awkward.

Concubine Shu took a look and frowned slightly. Princess Kang was trying to bow to her awkwardly. She said calmly, "Okay, sit down."

Prince Kang saw the signs and couldn't help but whispered, "Mother, what do you want me to do?"

"It's just a matter of this kind. Why didn't you bring Yu'er here? Let me and his royal grandfather take a look?" Concubine Shu's words made Lei Yuezhu frown.

"Yu'er has had a stomachache these past few days and is being a bother at home. I don't want to trouble mother." Dongfang Ye replied.

"My grandson is in trouble. Why doesn't he come back to me? Please ask Doctor Sun to take a look at him." Concubine Shu ordered the palace maid to go out.

Dongfang Ye smiled and said, "It's just that I caught a cold."

"Well, I hope you really caught a cold. Don't let it be like my first grandson, who was delayed by others." Concubine Shu was still angry with Lei Yuezhu because of the child, and her tone was not good when she mentioned it.

Dongfang Ye was so frightened that he hurriedly said, "That child is so unlucky and short-lived that it's not worth your mother's sadness for him. Now you have grandchildren, and Yuezhu is pregnant too. Are you still worried about not having grandchildren around you in the future?"

"It's better to do this. Go back and tell those people that if they have other ideas in their minds, don't let me know. In my heart, I don't distinguish between legitimate and illegitimate children. All of them are my grandchildren. If they want to use some tricks on me..."

Concubine Shu was an experienced person, and she knew better than anyone how many children of Emperor Yunqi did not survive.

Now that it’s her son’s turn, she still feels this sense of powerlessness.

Although I knew what was going on, I was powerless to stop it from happening.

Dongfang Zuo knew what Concubine Shu was worried about, and couldn't help but step forward and say, "Don't worry, mother. I have already warned everyone and will protect Yuezhu."

When Concubine Shu saw Princess Kang was present, she didn't say anything else.

Lei Yuezhu didn't expect that her mother-in-law cared so much about her pregnancy, and her face was full of pride.

Seeing this, Concubine Shu said calmly: "As the principal wife of a mansion, you should also be able to tolerate others."

Lei Yuezhu nodded awkwardly: "My mother taught me that my daughter-in-law has always been like this."

"Oh, by the way, if An Ranyue becomes too crazy, just confine her to her home." Concubine Shu changed the subject and ignored Lei Yuezhu's words, which made the smile on Lei Yuezhu's face remain awkward.

It's really embarrassing.

Even Dongfang Ye felt it.

But he always felt a little guilty about An Ranyue, not to mention that she might be sincerely treating his first son well, so he couldn't help but say: "An Ranyue is fine, she is not crazy, she just misses the child a little."

"Oh, you are a thoughtful person, but it's a pity that you can't have children. It makes people feel sorry for you. Since you said so, I don't need to worry about this matter." After saying this, Concubine Shu yawned and looked tired.

Lei Yuezhu and Dongfang Ye had no choice but to say goodbye. After they left, Concubine Shu sneered at Aunt Cui: "See? Even if she was pregnant with a dragon colt, she wouldn't be like this. Does she think she's carrying a god?"

Aunt Cui also laughed: "It's normal to be a little nervous since it's your first pregnancy."

"I don't care about all that. Whoever gives birth to a child will be my grandson anyway." Concubine Shu stretched lazily with a comfortable expression on her face. Now she felt that her life couldn't get any better.

She is really content.

**************

Prince Kang's Palace.

Shen Zhiyun was hugging Dongfang Ning, who was crying because she wanted to find Dongfang Yu. Shen Zhiyun was in a bad mood in the morning and naturally could not meet her request.

Now that Lei Yuezhu is pregnant, everyone in Prince Kang's mansion is in a different mood. Shen Zhiyun originally cared a lot about Huang Ying'er's child, but fortunately she was just a concubine, and now Lei Yuezhu is pregnant again, her status will probably be lowered even more, so she is feeling upset, but she has to express her congratulations. It's so early in the morning, and she can't choose a good gift. Lei Yuezhu is also a person who has seen a lot, how can her like this little thing of hers?

The maids kept bringing out things for Shen Zhiyun to look at. She glanced at them and said, "My belongings are just this little. How can they compare to those of the royal family..."

"What's wrong? Someone from the royal family?" Dongfang Ye came in from outside and took over the conversation. His face looked very good, and it was obvious that there was good news.

"Your Majesty, I was just saying that my sister, the princess, is pregnant. It's such a big happy event, but I can't find a decent gift to express my feelings. Look, I have searched the bottom of this box, but there is nothing satisfactory..."

Dongfang Ye smiled: "I don't think it's a big deal. This gift is just a token of my appreciation. It's not necessarily that the more expensive the better."

"But it's an inexpensive gift, I'm really embarrassed to give it out."

"Are you blaming me for not rewarding you enough?" Dongfang Ye smiled and scratched her nose. It was strange that Dongfang Ning stopped crying after he came in. She looked at Dongfang Ye with a pair of smiling eyes. Dongfang Ye picked her up and said, "What about you? Why are you crying? Did your aunt scold you again?"

"Dad, I want to find Yu'er..." Dongfang Ning spoke clearly and expressed himself clearly.

Shen Zhiyun sighed: "She likes Yu'er the most, but Yu'er has been sick these past two days, and she didn't want Ning'er to make a fuss, so she got angry with me."

"Yuer's illness is almost recovered. Let Ning'er go over and play with him. Once he is in better spirits, he will get better faster." Dongfang Ye asked someone to take the child away.

Then he sat down and looked at Shen Zhiyun with a smile: "Your brother is really capable."

When Shen Zhiyun heard about his brother, his eyes lit up: "My brother is naturally good. If it weren't for Dongfang Jin and An Qingran, my brother's future would not be so bright..." He felt that he had said something wrong, so he smiled and said, "Fortunately, the prince promoted him. He has a good eye for heroes. It's my duty to help the prince and do something for him."

"Well, that's right. I want to give him a real job, but I've been working on it recently. Whether it will be successful or not is still unknown. I'm telling you about it today to ease your mind. Among all the relatives in our palace, your brother is my right-hand man. Lei Tianwei is not one of them. He only cares about his own interests..."

"Not necessarily. He also loves his sister. If the prince wants to win her over... I shouldn't have said these." Shen Zhiyun smiled. Why should she say all this? If Dongfang Ye really had some intention and let Lei Tianwei take the spotlight, wouldn't her brother lose out?

Dongfang Ye didn't say anything else, and chatted with her about this and that, and finally rewarded her with a pair of purple Ruyi. Shen Zhiyun looked at the pair of treasures and really didn't want to give them away, but in the end he gritted his teeth and gave them to Lei Yuezhu.

But Lei Yuezhu only took a look and swallowed through her nose: "Such a treasure is really rare..."

"This is a reward from the prince." Shen Zhiyun said in a bad tone, "You won't blame me for this."

Lei Yuezhu was moved when she heard this, and said, "How could it be? No matter what you borrowed, it is a gift to me after all. It's just that you should take good care of your body and give birth to a son for the prince. I'm afraid this baby will be a girl. People say sour boys and spicy girls, and I always like spicy food. I put my hope on you. Yu'er is cute, but she is my concubine after all. Huang Ying'er can't even read a single word. How can she raise a smart child? So, I would rather you give birth to another son, and I will treat him as your own."

These were nice words, and they were on her side, but Shen Zhiyun felt like someone had stabbed her in the heart, because everyone knew that after giving birth to this child, she was diagnosed with no longer being able to have children. Wasn't she obviously rubbing salt into her own wounds?

Her expression changed several times, and finally she sneered: "Whether it's a son or a daughter, it has to be fate and not a sin. Otherwise, I heard people say that these children came to collect debts. Then I'll have a good life. Now I have Ning'er, and I'm content. She has seldom been sick since she was a child, and she rarely bothers me. I think she is here to repay my kindness instead of complaining."

Lei Yuezhu nodded calmly upon hearing this: "Just be content. I'm just afraid that you can't figure it out."

"How could that be? The prince has always been lenient to us, and nothing naughty has ever happened to us. We are famous for our harmonious relationship in the capital. I think it's because my elder sister is virtuous and my younger sisters are also quite sensible, right?"

"That's true." Lei Yuezhu showed a proud look on her face.

Shen Zhiyun was filled with hatred in her heart, but her expression looked good. She was thinking, should she let this child be born into this world?

The evil in her heart instantly occupied all her senses, but the smile on her face was like a spring flower in March, which made Lei Yuezhu feel inexplicably chilled.

*********

Shouwang Mansion.

The place used to be packed with visitors, but now it is deserted. The phrase "things are different now" is really appropriate here.

Dongfang Ruoxue got off the carriage and looked at the heavy door, which still showed its former majesty.

But can that old security guard really look after such a big house?

She looked at Lian Muhan beside her. Lian Muhan didn't know what she meant and looked at her inquiringly. Dongfang Ruoxue shook her head: "Forget it, let's talk about it when we get back."

They walked in and the guard did not stop them or inform them because he knew who they were.

Entering the yard, the apricot blossoms in spring are in full bloom. Lian Muhan stands under the apricot tree, feeling a little emotional. "I still remember that year when you were about to be sent away to marry a foreign prince, I was standing on top of that restaurant. The apricot blossoms at that time were as luxuriant as they are now. Fortunately, we are together, otherwise, I would have burned down this apricot forest..."

Dongfang Ruoxue had never heard him talk about this before, and was stunned. Looking at Lian Muhan's handsome appearance, her eyebrows were full of affection, and she couldn't help but sigh: "Sister-in-law is so pitiful. She stays alone in this huge palace. I'm afraid she doesn't even have anyone to talk to."