Empress Dowager Xin picked up the bottle in her hand with some skepticism, examined it, and muttered to herself, "Can I really get pregnant?"

The Empress Dowager is now forty-seven years old, and she herself is quite uneasy.

I don't know if I can still get pregnant, since we haven't had sex in so many years.

It was only after Li An returned to the capital that this happened.

Despite all this, she still couldn't conceive. Finally, she mustered up the courage to take the medicine Guan Zhiyue had given her.

He tilted his head back and drank it down.

In fact, the potion that Guan Zhiyue gave was just 'spiritual spring water'.

It was the undiluted kind; she hoped to fulfill one of the Empress Dowager's wishes.

After all, it is such a rare thing for lovers to be able to reunite!

She knew all of this, so she wanted to help her, partly to put her mind at ease.

When Bilian returned to the palace to report, Guan Zhiyue was reading in the courtyard. "Your Majesty, this servant has taken care of the matter."

Guan Zhiyue nodded knowingly, then said, "Alright, the rest is up to Mother and Imperial Uncle to arrange."

Bilian glanced at Guan Zhiyue but said nothing, though she was thinking to herself, "My mistress..."

What exactly did she give the Empress Dowager? And why did it elicit such a surprised reaction from the Empress Dowager?

She couldn't understand it. She had been thinking about it ever since she left the Prince's residence, and even now that she had returned to the palace, she still couldn't figure it out. So she simply shook her head and stopped thinking about it.

Then they got up, said their goodbyes, and went about their own business.

night.

After a busy day, Li An returned home to find Xin Xin and Pei Lin eagerly waiting for him in the room.

He felt a pang of heartache, took a few quick steps, and rushed inside.

After forcing away the chill that had enveloped her, she said softly, "Why haven't you eaten yet?"

"Aren't we waiting for the Prince?"

"Why are you so late today?" Xin Peilin asked.

Li An looked at Xin Peilin with concern before saying, "Peilin, you mustn't do that again next time."

If I get back late, you can just eat and go rest.

In the afternoon, Xin Peilin drank the beverage that Guan Zhiyue brought, and felt warm all over.

Moreover, in the evening, a lot of dirty and smelly stuff came out.

She felt like she had lost at least 20 pounds.

I was very happy, especially after expelling that dark stuff.

She felt a warm, full sensation in her abdomen, as if some warm current was flowing through it.

"Yes, I know the Prince cares about me, but I still want to wait for him to come back so we can have dinner together."

"Then rest!" Xin Peilin seemed to reveal a girlish coquettishness.

Although the Empress Dowager is now over forty, she takes good care of herself and has been eating well for many years.

The items produced in Guan Zhiyue's space have appearances like those of a woman in her thirties.

There isn't much difference; if you didn't know her age, you wouldn't guess she's almost fifty.

Her face was smooth, without a single wrinkle, especially around her eyes, where there were no wrinkles at all.

Because Li An had spent most of his time on the border, exposed to the wind and sun, he did indeed look several years older than Empress Dowager Xin.

They do seem like a perfect match, the only regret being that they haven't officially announced their relationship to the world yet.

Since the Empress Dowager left the palace, she has been staying at the Prince's residence and hasn't gone out yet.

This is also something that Li An finds somewhat regrettable; he has been preoccupied with this matter recently.

He was working very hard, wanting to make Xin Peilin public.

He wanted her to appear openly and proudly in his Prince's residence; he didn't want her to remain unknown.

He secretly hid in his princely mansion.

"Perrin, wait a little longer. I will definitely make you my official wife, and I will definitely give you a legitimate title."

"Wait a little longer, I'll be done soon." Li An took Xin Peilin's hand and spoke to her tenderly.

Xin Peilin smiled and nodded, because she knew that he would always keep his word.

After the meal, the two strolled leisurely in the courtyard to digest their food before returning to the house to wash up and rest.

Tonight was another night of intense passion, which finally subsided in the latter half of the night.

The next morning, Li An was reluctant to go to court; he even considered going on strike that day.

Because he had been too indulgent last night, but both of them were quite satisfied.

This was the most satisfying night Li An had had in recent years, so he wanted to stay in bed one more time.

"Your Highness, go to court now. I'll wait for you at home." Xin Peilin poked her head out from under the covers and looked at Li An, who was standing by the bed looking reluctant to leave, and coaxed him softly.

She also felt it last night; the things Guan Zhiyue sent were indeed very useful.

I experienced a level of exhilaration I've never felt in years yesterday; I truly felt it yesterday.

The two of them completely let go of themselves, abandoned everything, and devoted themselves entirely to each other.

I also willingly contributed myself, which made me especially happy and joyful, and also made me feel particularly shy and blissful!

"Peiling, can I ask for leave today?" Li An looked at Xin Peilin with a lingering gaze, seemingly reluctant to leave.

Xin Peilin laughed and said, "No, Your Highness needs to work hard to build up your family fortune."

Li An sighed, but still said while dressing, "What I've earned is enough for the two of us to live on for the rest of our lives. Pei Lin doesn't need to worry."

Xin Peilin laughed and said, "Doesn't the Prince think about the next generation?"

After hearing Xin Peilin's words, Li An turned to look at her but didn't say anything, instead displaying a sense of helplessness and indifference.

"I will do my best. Perrin doesn't need to wait for me for dinner today; she'll probably be very busy."

"After all, implementing the new policy is quite troublesome. You should get some rest. I'll talk to you when I get back tonight!" Li An said, then left the room somewhat reluctantly.

Xin Peilin watched Li An turn and leave, sighed with some melancholy, and then said softly, "It seems that this child will always be a thorn in our hearts."

Xin Peilin gently touched her belly, hoping for a good outcome!

She gave a bitter smile, said nothing more, and then called out, "Chuntao, Qiuyue."

Even Granny Jin and others came in from outside. The moment the door opened, a whiff of the afterglow of intimate moments filled the air.

It was so strong that everyone awkwardly raised their hands to touch their noses. Were their empress and prince really that fierce?

The Prince is truly vigorous for his age!

Xin Peilin hadn't smelled anything at first, but then a gust of wind blew in, and she accidentally caught a whiff of the smell. Somewhat embarrassed, she raised her hand to her lips and coughed lightly to show her awkwardness.