Yan Nangui examined the patient and listened to the imperial physician's explanation, but did not express any opinion.

Anyway, even if she were to attend to someone who was ill, it wouldn't be her responsibility.

Consort Jing also held it in high regard.

Most people just looked around and left.

The Empress has no close confidants by her side now, and can no longer speak her mind, so she is naturally depressed.

It's not surprising that he got sick; he just fainted because he was angry for a moment.

The second prince is now living in the Hall of Joyful Longevity. He was originally only kept by the Empress, so it's fine for him to move out now.

The princes all had to move out when they grew up, and the second prince was just moving out earlier than usual.

That night, His Majesty did not enter the inner palace, but stayed in the Beichen Palace.

On the fifteenth day, the Empress Dowager paid her respects in the palace.

Yan Nangui didn't go, and now she only goes occasionally.

The Empress Dowager didn't care anyway.

After everyone paid their respects and chatted for a while, Consort Huo suddenly stood up: "Your Majesty, I have not been eating well these past few days. Yesterday I saw the imperial physician, who said that I am two months pregnant."

The Empress Dowager's expression was also...

"That's wonderful! Bring me the records from the Imperial Household Department so I can take a look," the Empress Dowager said.

Before long, someone brought the record.

There are two copies of this document; one is kept in the Ministry of the Interior, and the other is for reference.

Flipping to two months ago, the Empress Dowager frowned slightly. At first glance, Consort Chen had the most entries.

The second page features Mei Jieyu again.

Consort Huo rarely served the emperor.

It's only happened once in the last two months, so getting pregnant is really not easy.

The Empress Dowager praised her a few times, then dismissed everyone except Consort Huo.

"Your Majesty," Consort Huo said nervously.

"You've been in the palace for quite some time now, and your pregnancy is naturally a joyous occasion. I am happy for you too," the Empress Dowager said.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I am incompetent, out of favor and powerless. I only think that if I can give birth to a child, I will have someone to rely on in the future. If it is a prince, I will naturally do my best to assist the Fifth Prince," said Consort Huo.

"It's good that you have this intention, and your Huo family is a prestigious one. There's no need for you to feel so wronged," the Empress Dowager said deliberately.

"If it weren't for the Empress Dowager's care, how would I have had the opportunity to serve Your Majesty from beginning to end? I would never dare to think about such things. I only want to serve the Empress Dowager well and will certainly listen to her words," said Consort Huo.

In Zhaochun Palace, Yan Nangui was also surprised when she received the news: "Tsk, Consort Lu hasn't said anything yet, but Consort Huo has."

“Yes, it is a big deal that Consort Huo is pregnant. The Empress Dowager has always supported her. Although she is not favored, her family background is still there. If she gives birth to a prince…” Jiangxiang suddenly smiled: “Although the Fifth Prince is noble, his health is not very good. If he were to be made crown prince, I’m sure the ministers would not be willing.”

Wouldn't that lead to internal strife?

Knowing that Consort Huo was pregnant, His Majesty decided to bestow some gifts upon her, and he went to visit her.

However, the birthday celebration that the Imperial Household Department prepared for Consort Chenhui this year is quite important.

This year's Dragon Boat Festival coincides with the family banquet and Consort Chen Hui's birthday. Since she is also pregnant, it's natural to have a grand celebration.

Consort Jing is ill again, and she was displeased to hear about this. She doesn't want to get involved.

Consort Xiang then took full authority to handle the matter.

Yan Nangui naturally collected a lot of things here to prepare for his birthday.

I'm almost five months pregnant now. Although my belly isn't huge yet, it's starting to show.

Yan Nangui sent someone to deliver a pair of jade discs.

They were cut from a single piece of jade and are all the same size.

They are all made of mutton fat white jade, and the translucency is quite good.

The carving depicted flowers symbolizing wealth and prosperity. Yan Nangui took one and hung it inside the tent.

Such a large and fine piece of jade is a rare find; it's too big to wear on your body.

On the day of the Dragon Boat Festival, a banquet was held in Yaoguang Palace, and Yan Nangui wore a bright red dress.

Everyone from the imperial clan arrived, and the Empress Dowager, supported by Consort Jing, also entered.

After everyone exchanged greetings, someone naturally offered Yan Nangui birthday wishes.

The Empress Dowager glanced at it but said nothing.

The princes and princesses, especially the older ones, have all arrived.

It's just that the sixth prince and sixth princess didn't come.

The eldest prince is nine years old this year; he's already quite a big boy standing there.

After being taken back by Consort Ning, she was well-educated and very well-behaved.

She was also outstanding in appearance and had a royal air about her.

The second prince is eight years old this year, almost ten months younger than the eldest prince, but he already seems rather timid and hesitant.

It's not his fault; the Kim family isn't very good at raising children.

But she is still my mother after all.

During the years he was with the Empress, he dared not say anything, dared not act coquettishly, and dared not get angry.

People below will also treat others differently based on their status, and over time, this can lead to feelings of inferiority. That's how things have become.

She's alright when she's alone, but when she stands next to the eldest prince, she pales in comparison.

There is also the Third Prince, who is also eighteen years old this year, but because he was born in the twelfth lunar month, he is even younger.

She was also well-educated by Consort Ke and was very generous and sensible.

The fourth prince is four years old. He looks very cute and is a clever child.

The fifth prince, at three years old, was a total clingy little thing, refusing to sit up by himself for even a moment. He always needed his wet nurse to hold him.

It looks underdeveloped, and there's a bluish vein on its nose; it doesn't look like it would be easy to raise.

Compared to the four-year-old fourth prince, he didn't look three at all; he looked like a one-year-old child.

She was already physically weak, and the pampering she received from Consort Jing made her increasingly spoiled.

The princesses, on the other hand, were all in good health.

The eldest and third princesses were born to Consort Yi, and they were all good-looking and had a history of breaking the rules.

The second princess was born to Wen Guirong and was also poised and elegant.

The fourth princess and the fifth prince don't look like they were born together at all. Although the fourth princess is also three years old, she is chubby and looks very healthy.

The fifth princess was somewhat timid, but her health was excellent.

After looking around, Yan Nangui thought that mothers have a higher status, and the way they raise their children is quite different.

Shu Chengfeng happened to look over and, seeing her looking at the princes and princesses, laughed: "Next year, we'll see who you give birth to yourself."

Yan Nangui sighed inwardly, wondering if it was appropriate to say such things at this time.

"The princes and princesses all belong to His Majesty, and I am also a concubine's mother, so aren't we all the same?" Even if they are my own children, I still have to call the Empress my legal mother.

Shu Chengfeng really knows how to stir up hatred these days.

"The Emperor only cares about Consort Chenhui's offspring, but Consort Huo is pregnant now," the Empress Dowager joked.

"Your Majesty is right, I have been thinking about it. After Consort Huo gives birth, I will also reward her," Shu Chengfeng said.

After all, no one is given a title or honor just because they are pregnant.

This favor can be described as rather meager.

Those in the royal family naturally understood it.

The more this happens, the more people try to curry favor with Consort Chenhui.

Yan Nangui was the same as before, speaking succinctly and without giving anyone the impression that she was trembling because she was pregnant.

In any case, the imperial family members were well aware of Consort Chenhui's power and dared not provoke her.

I wouldn't have dared to do that before, and I certainly wouldn't dare to do it now.