Chapter 168 I would rather Chi Hongyuan be the emperor
Then she held her forehead helplessly. In the harem, she hated Concubine Rong. When the queen learned that Chi Hongyuan had come forward, she was actually relieved.
Over the years, the Queen was one of the few people in the harem who had never bullied Concubine Rong and her son. The Crown Prince was arrogant and never took Chi Hongyuan seriously, so naturally he never harmed him. Because of this, Concubine Rong was very polite to her after she regained her favor.
The Queen knew Rong Fei's temperament to some extent. If Chi Hongyuan really ascended the throne in the future, it would not necessarily be a bad thing for them and their son. Since the abolition of the crown prince was inevitable, the Queen would rather Chi Hongyuan be the emperor.
The prince had a headache because of Chi Hongyuan. Seeing that his mother could not understand his anxiety, he crossed his arms and groaned.
"Your Highness, the Queen asked you to take these snacks back to the East Palace. The weather is getting colder, so please keep warm and don't catch a cold."
When the prince left the queen's bedroom, the eunuch came out with the food box given by the queen, and brought him the words of the queen. Chi Hongrui took the food box before the palace servants around him, and said with a complicated expression: "Thank you, mother."
Walking on the palace road carrying a heavy food box, Chi Hongrui was a little dazed, but he actually understood what his mother meant.
Even if he deceived himself, he couldn't change the fact that he was incapable. Well, instead of thinking about these things until he got a headache, he might as well go back to the East Palace, find his beautiful wife, and listen to the concubines playing music and singing. It was much more interesting than all this.
As the snowstorm deepened, the bellies of the three women in the mansion grew bigger, especially Zhou Baili, who was due to give birth in two months. During her delivery, Lu Yin followed her closely, and the nanny sent by the Zhou mansion took care of her even more attentively.
"Luyin, do you think that if I walk a few laps in the garden every day, my child will be healthier and the delivery will be easier?" When talking about things related to children, Zhou Baili's expression would unconsciously become gentle.
Lu Yin liked it when her master said these things to her, because only when talking about children would Zhou Baili become a little more normal.
"That's what the doctor said when he took your pulse yesterday, so you need to walk more after dinner. It's good for you and the child." Lu Yin held Zhou Baili's hand steadily, so that even if her feet became slippery due to the snow, she would be able to hold on to her in time.
After seven months of pregnancy, Zhou Baili's belly was as round as a ball. She held her belly and exhaled white air when she walked and panted. Zhou Baili couldn't help complaining: "It's really hard for women to be pregnant. Walking around with such a big belly, my waist hurts so much."
"Let's go back after another walk. Let the maids give you a massage. The two maids sent by the Madam are good at taking care of women who are about to give birth. I think you will feel much better after they help you with the massage."
Lu Yin's concern for Zhou Baili was so sincere that she herself was puzzled. However, when Zhou Baili was quiet, serving her was not a tiring task.
The master and servant chatted for a while, and after returning to the house, Lu Yin went to the kitchen to make a pregnancy-preserving medicine for Zhou Baili, while the nanny helped her massage her swollen legs and sore waist. After Lu Yin left, only one nanny was left in the house to serve.
"Mammy, I think my mother's suggestion is a good one, but have you found a woman who is expecting a baby in the same month as me?"
The woman leaning on the couch spoke softly. She was in the third trimester of pregnancy, and even her cheeks were a little swollen. However, as the most beautiful woman in the capital, she had a beautiful foundation, so even if her face was swollen due to pregnancy, her face was still beautiful.
"Don't worry, Auntie. Madam has already arranged everything. When you give birth, I will send the baby away if it is not a boy and bring another one. Then everyone will think that you have given birth to the eldest son of the Marquis's son."
The nanny spoke with a smile and a relaxed tone, not at all aware of how insane her actions were.
The two discussed a plan to steal the day and were sure of the identity of the Crown Prince's wife and the future young prince. No one knew how turbulent the dark river flowing under the peaceful land was.
As the delivery day got closer, Zhou Baili's tense nerves gradually relaxed and she was no longer as nervous as before.
Sometimes when she met the other two concubines, Zhou Baili no longer avoided them like a venomous snake, but strolled around with them openly.
Firstly, Zhou Baili didn’t think they could do anything to her, and secondly, she deliberately wanted them to see her pregnant belly.
After lunch that day, Zhou Baili took advantage of the slightly warmer temperature at noon to walk around in the garden to enjoy the snow and flowers.
"Sister." A soft and gentle voice came from afar. Zhou Baili paused slightly and frowned to look at the person walking towards her from behind.
"What a coincidence! I didn't expect that we would meet in the garden today. Sister also wanted to take advantage of the good weather to enjoy the flowers, right?"
Ignoring Zhou Baili's unfriendly gaze, Aunt Hui stepped forward and nodded to Zhou Baili. They were both aunts, so there was no difference in status. Just nodding was considered politeness.
Aunt Hui is four months pregnant, but her belly is not very obvious yet. In addition, her winter clothes are thick, so it is hard to tell that she is pregnant.
Her face was not outstanding, but it was only the size of a palm, and her facial features were well-proportioned, so she looked very pleasing to the eye. However, this pleasing appearance was an eyesore in Zhou Baili's eyes. It was because she didn't keep a close eye on them that the two vixens climbed into the prince's bed.
"There are only a few gardens in the Marquis's Mansion. We live under the same roof, so it's common for us to meet each other. It's not a coincidence."
Zhou Baili walked past Aunt Hui with an arrogant look on her face. She was proud of her status as a noble lady and always looked down on them.
Aunt Hui had long been annoyed with Zhou Baili's arrogance, but due to her low status, she had to endure it.
"Since winter began, it has snowed frequently. Sister, you have been pregnant and have had a hard time. You should have taken good care of the baby. But the baby in your belly is very well behaved and never makes a fuss. I think it is a gentle and quiet child. I envy her."
Aunt Hui stroked her belly through her heavy winter clothes, looking very distressed. If the baby is a girl, she will be well behaved, but if it is too noisy, it is very likely to be a boy. Her words were very clear.
Zhou Baihe laughed in anger: "Since you are envious, then I hope you can give birth to a well-behaved and lovely daughter, so you won't make trouble."
With the support of the entire Zhou Mansion behind her, Zhou Baili was quite arrogant. Even if the Zhou Mansion was weak, it was more than enough to deal with a maid without any background. Why would they be afraid of a concubine like her?
Aunt Hui pulled the corner of her mouth with a fake smile: "I can't bear this blessing. Before His Highness went to Koucheng, he said that he wanted me to bear him a child. If I don't give birth to a boy, how can I be worthy of His Highness's love for me."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Baili rolled her eyes rudely. The slut was indeed a slut, shamelessly talking about being pregnant.
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