Granny Fangqi's eyes welled up with tears. She knelt down solemnly and kowtowed to Song Xibai.
"This old servant will certainly not fail my master's trust."
The word "master" and the previous "Xi master" differ by only one character, but their meanings are different.
Song Xibai nodded and dismissed Fangqi.
After everyone left, the Crown Prince couldn't help but sigh, "I thought you would send her away, but I didn't expect you to do this. Now, the old woman will definitely be loyal to you wholeheartedly."
"Your Highness underestimates me too much. Do you really think I can't even subdue a mere Granny Fangqi?"
Song Xibai gave a soft hum, her hand involuntarily touching her stomach.
Although the saying "sour for a boy, spicy for a girl" is not very reliable, I told her that the baby in her belly was very likely a girl.
In this era, life is much harder for girls than for boys, and even if she becomes a princess in the future, things won't be much better.
Therefore, we need to start preparing early.
Song Xibai fell into deep thought.
Song Xibai was startled awake when the Crown Prince suddenly lowered his head and put his ear close to her stomach.
"Your Highness, what are you doing?"
"Let me listen and see if there's any sound coming from inside?"
The crown prince didn't even raise his head, but carefully supported Song Xibai's waist with both hands.
Song Xibai was both amused and exasperated.
"Where would there be any sound now? Stop messing around, let's talk about how to keep this a secret!"
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince sat up abruptly.
"Hide it? Why should I hide it? I can't wait to announce to the world that I'm having a child!"
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