After a while, an imperial physician came running in hurriedly. When he reached the door of the inner hall, he suddenly slowed down and walked in cautiously.
The imperial physician did not dare to look up at the crown prince and the two concubines. Instead, he lowered his head and walked quickly to the bedside, then reached out and gently placed his hands on the wrists of the two concubines.
The prince stood aside, his face filled with anxiety, and asked impatiently, "Doctor, how is it? Is it a pregnancy pulse?"
The imperial physician smiled and replied, "Congratulations, His Royal Highness! Both concubines are pregnant! And their pulses are strong and powerful. It is very likely that it is the Emperor's grandson!"
Upon hearing the news, the prince's face showed an ecstatic expression. He rubbed his hands excitedly, his eyes full of anticipation.
Li Jingshu stood aside, her lips curled up slightly, secretly delighted. She thought, if these two women could really give birth to sons, then their fate would be death. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but laugh out loud.
The Crown Prince was filled with joy. He turned to look at the Imperial Physician and said gently, "Thank you, Imperial Physician. Please prescribe some pregnancy-maintaining medicine for the two concubines as soon as possible!"
The imperial physician nodded repeatedly and responded respectfully, "Your Highness, please rest assured. The two concubines are in good condition and only need to rest and take care of the pregnancies. However, we will need to find two experienced and attentive maids to take care of the two concubines."
Upon hearing this, the Crown Princess hurriedly stepped forward, looked at the Crown Prince tenderly, and said softly, "Your Highness, please leave this matter to me! I will definitely select the best nurses to take care of my two sisters."
The Crown Prince frowned slightly, his eyes flickering. He replied calmly, "No need. Let Mother choose the one herself. After all, she knows the palace better."
After saying this, he gently patted the Crown Princess's hand, signaling her not to say any more.
After the imperial physician left the Eastern Palace, he turned and walked down a small path. A moment later, a figure dressed as a young eunuch emerged. It was Luo Lingyue, who had successfully left the palace disguised as a purchasing maid.
When Luo Lingyue returned to Wu'an Palace, An Qingxuan and Xiao Jinghan were drinking in the pavilion.
Seeing her come back, An Qingxuan immediately stood up and shouted with a smile: "Xiao Qi! Come over and eat!"
Luo Lingyue walked to the table, sat down, and began to eat heartily.
An Qingxuan felt a little distressed when he saw her wolfing down her food. He whispered, "Xiao Qi! Eat slowly! If you have time, go to the palace and spend time with your aunt! Your uncle is worried that she's feeling depressed!"
Luo Lingyue raised her head and glanced at An Qingxuan, saying disapprovingly, "Uncle! Are you overthinking it? Auntie is no longer a little girl. Only little girls believe in love!"
When Xiao Jinghan heard this, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
He turned to look at An Qingxuan and said firmly, "Uncle! As long as Jin Xiaohe doesn't provoke Aunt, we won't touch her! But...given the Queen's temper, she will definitely not let Jin Xiaohe have an easy time!"
Luo Lingyue devoured all the food on the table like a whirlwind, then patted her belly contentedly, touched her mouth, and said, "The Crown Prince's concubine is pregnant!"
Upon hearing this news, An Qingxuan's face instantly turned gloomy. He frowned and said in a heavy tone, "If the emperor's grandson is really born, then the King of Qin's chances will become even slimmer."
He was well aware of the cruelty and complexity of the power struggle within the royal family. Without sufficient strength and strategy, it would be difficult to stand out in this struggle. Sometimes, offspring can also play a very good role!
However, Luo Lingyue showed a sly smile. She shook her head gently and comforted: "Uncle, don't worry too much! These two princes' concubines are our people, and they will definitely be of use to us." Her eyes revealed a kind of confidence and determination, as if she had already come up with a plan to deal with it.
An Qingxuan felt a little relieved after hearing this, but still asked with some doubt: "But how can we guarantee that they will obey our arrangements? After all, they have become the Crown Prince's concubines now, and their status and identity have been elevated."
Luo Lingyue smiled faintly and replied confidently, "Uncle! Please leave these small matters to us! Please keep an eye on the Ministry of War and make sure the Crown Prince and the Third Prince's men don't take advantage of any opportunity!"
Hearing this, An Qingxuan felt much more at ease. He knew that his niece, though young, possessed wisdom and abilities far beyond her years. He nodded in agreement.
After An Qingxuan left the Wu'an Palace, Luo Lingyue turned to look at Xiao Jinghan, a determined light flashing in her eyes, and asked, "Do you have any way to convince Emperor Wen that the mother of the emperor's grandson can bring prosperity to the country?"
Xiao Jinghan raised his head slightly, looking at the confident and determined woman in front of him, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He whispered, "Do you trust me so much?"
Luo Lingyue smiled, her eyes full of trust and dependence. She said, "My husband can do anything!"
Xiao Jinghan couldn't help but smile when he heard this. He knew that Luo Lingyue was encouraging him and expressing her trust in him.
He said, "You really think highly of me! However, I understand what you mean. Doing this will not only prevent Li Jingshu from attacking the Li Xuemei sisters, but will also make Emperor Wen pay more attention to them."
Luo Lingyue nodded and said, "Yes. If Emperor Wen can be convinced that the mother of the emperor's grandson can bring prosperity to the country, then the Li Xuemei sisters will become important figures in the royal family. In this way, even if someone wants to deal with them, they will have to weigh the consequences. Moreover, doing so will increase the status and influence of the Li Xuemei sisters, allowing them to better protect themselves."
Xiao Jinghan gently stroked Luo Lingyue's hair and said softly, "Don't worry, leave this matter to me. I will find a way to convince Emperor Wen that the mother of the emperor's grandson can bring prosperity to the country."
Luo Lingyue leaned in Xiao Jinghan's arms, feeling his warmth and comfort. She knew that with Xiao Jinghan by her side, everything would go smoothly. They would face the challenges ahead together and create a better future together.
Ning Yuan, the director of the Imperial Observatory, walked steadily into the palace where Emperor Wen was staying. His face was solemn, and a mysterious light flickered in his eyes. Emperor Wen sat upright on the dragon throne, gazing at Ning Yuan sharply.
Ning Yuan bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty! I observed the stars tonight and saw two bright stars shining in the sky. This means Your Majesty will soon have two imperial grandchildren! And the mothers of these two imperial grandchildren will bring prosperity and good weather to Dazhao!"
Emperor Wen frowned slightly. He was a little confused about Ning Yuan's words, but he couldn't help but feel expectant.
At this moment, Eunuch Gao hurried in, his face beaming with joy. He bowed to Emperor Wen and excitedly said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty! News has come from the East Palace that both concubines are pregnant!"
After hearing Eunuch Gao's report, Emperor Wen was filled with excitement and joy. He realized that Ning Yuan's words were true, and the arrival of the two children was indeed in line with the astrological predictions.
He immediately ordered that the two concubines be well taken care of and their safety and health be ensured.
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