Compared to Meng Qing, the Fifth Madam was more rational. She knew that her status was not respectable enough to be discussed openly.
In the past, her daughters would at most marry down or become someone else's concubine, and in the end, they would end up like her.
But things changed after she became the former crown prince's concubine.
Even though he is no longer the crown prince, a fallen camel is still bigger than a horse. Even a simple prince is not someone that ordinary people can compare to.
Moreover, he is the Empress's son.
"Mother, I think the Empress is a very good person. She will definitely not treat us badly."
"Yes, Mother believes it too."
The Fifth Madam thought for a moment and then smiled, "As you know, Sister Mengyao is gone. I heard that the First Madam has recently fallen ill, and it's quite serious."
Mengqing exclaimed in surprise, "Impossible! Hasn't she always been in good health? How could she suddenly get sick?"
The Fifth Madam curled her lips in a mocking smile: "Do you think that being healthy means you won't get sick? People need to get sick sometimes."
Mengyao's incident caused such a big stir that it became the talk of the town in the capital.
If it weren't for the fact that the First Madam's family had some influence, she wouldn't just be reporting an illness now; she would probably be dying from it.
Of course, she didn't plan to tell her daughter these things yet. For now, her daughter's mind was focused on the baby in her womb. Her future wealth and prosperity would depend on this little one.
The Fifth Madam had previously bribed the imperial physician and had asked him privately. The physician said that, based on past experience, it should be a boy.
This is the first child among the Emperor's grandchildren, and the Emperor will surely be overjoyed when the child is born.
"By the way, I'm going home tomorrow. Your father needs to talk to me about something!"
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