When Prince Cheng's household welcomed a new member, the Emperor was also happy for Prince Cheng. Knowing this joy, he sent someone to Wangzhou to investigate the iron mines, but the person never returned, and the joy faded considerably.
Shou Kang Palace.
The Empress Dowager leaned against the chaise lounge, resting with her eyes closed.
A palace maid rushed forward and exclaimed joyfully, "Your Majesty, great news! Prince Cheng's concubine is pregnant!"
The Empress Dowager opened her closed eyes, and before she could speak, Zhao Mama asked, "Is she really pregnant?"
The palace maid said, "She is indeed pregnant. This morning, Consort Zhao vomited, so we summoned the imperial physician to her residence to take her pulse. She is already more than two months pregnant."
Granny Zhao looked at the Empress Dowager and said, "The Empress Dowager is going to have another grandson..."
Zhao Mama's cheerful voice faded upon seeing the Empress Dowager's indifferent expression.
It's good news that the Prince Cheng's concubine is pregnant, but this good news came a little too late...
Phoenix Palace.
Empress Song was feeding fish in the pavilion.
Ever since Xie Jingyin's attempt to murder the eldest prince failed, and he lost any chance of vying for the crown prince position, Empress Song lost her fighting spirit.
Furthermore, with Consort Qi and Consort Liu dying in Fengyi Palace, the other concubines dared not come to her place.
The Phoenix Seal has never been retrieved; it remains in the hands of Consort Wang.
Now, she only has the title of empress.
Thinking that this was the first time in her twenty years in the palace that she had lived such a leisurely life, to the point that she had become lazy, Empress Song's lips curled into a mocking and sinister smile.
Feeling utterly bored, Empress Song prepared to return to her chambers. However, just as she stood up, a palace maid rushed over and announced, "Your Majesty, the Prince Cheng's concubine is pregnant..."
Empress Song was stunned and blurted out, "The Prince Cheng's concubine is pregnant? How is that possible?!"
The palace maids who reported were all a little confused.
Isn't it normal for Prince Cheng's concubine to be pregnant?
It's abnormal that no one in the Prince's inner quarters has conceived in all these years.
Empress Song's face was very pale.
A bad feeling flashed through her mind.
Then, as if remembering something else, her face turned pale, and she seemed to lose her balance.
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