Song Xibai touched her nose somewhat guiltily.
"Alright, alright, it was my fault, Dr. Ding, please don't be angry. Besides, I didn't do anything out of line! I eat well, drink well, and sleep well every day, and I take a walk after meals. I'm in great health!"
Song Xibai tried her best to defend herself.
Dingxiang twitched the corner of her mouth and gave her a knowing look.
"Who was it that caused the red waves that night? Huh?"
Song Xibai's face flushed red.
"What nonsense are you spouting?!"
"Why are you being shy with me! Isn't that what you said? Food and sex are the greatest desires of humankind. Anyway, I won't waste my breath on you. In short, your current situation, although it's not confirmed yet, is, in my experience, very likely."
Dingxiang said with a serious expression.
Song Xibai nodded subconsciously.
Immediately afterwards, Dingxiang's expression changed, and she revealed a mischievous smile.
"Tell His Highness to be careful too, so as not to startle the baby in your belly at night."
Hearing this, Song Xibai could no longer hold back and grabbed a steamed bun from the table, throwing it at her.
Dingxiang caught it with one hand and ran away as fast as she could.
Song Xibai rested one hand on her forehead, while the other hand involuntarily touched her lower abdomen.
"Why don't I feel anything at all?"
She didn't experience any of the early pregnancy symptoms that others had, such as cravings for sour foods, drowsiness, morning sickness, or dizziness. Instead, she had a great appetite and her sleep quality was much better than before.
Wei Hong, suppressing a laugh, leaned closer.
"That means the little master in your belly cares about you!"
Song Xibai tilted her head and thought for a moment. Maybe this is one of the perks of my time travel! Being able to get pregnant without suffering is a condition that many people envy!
"Your Majesty, this is such good news, should we tell His Highness immediately? His Highness has been longing for a child for so many years!"
Wei Hong asked again.
Song Xibai has calmed down.
"Let's not talk about it for now, it's not confirmed yet! What if it's fake? Wouldn't that disappoint His Highness? Let's wait a few days!"
“What you say is true, but I think I should still remind Fuliu and Juqing.”
Song Xibai waved his hand dismissively: "Go ahead and take care of this!"
After Wei Hong left, Song Xibai returned to her bedroom and couldn't help but take her own pulse.
Unfortunately, self-diagnosis is even more difficult to make a judgment. Song Xibai touched for a long time but could not feel that feeling of pearls rolling on a jade plate.
There's no use in being anxious; at this point, there's nothing you can do but wait patiently.
Song Xibai leaned against the pillow, silently comforting herself.
From that moment on, tension suddenly rose in the east side hall.
When Wei Hong told Fu Liu and Ju Qing this news, Fang Qi, the old woman, overheard it. Although Wei Hong repeatedly explained that it was only a suspicion and not a confirmation, Fang Qi couldn't hear her at all.
"Even if it's just a matter of chance, we can't ignore it! From now on, all of you keep your eyes peeled and on your mistress at all times. We can't allow her to make the slightest mistake!"
Granny Fangqi displayed the imposing presence of a nanny from Kunning Palace, immediately intimidating the three palace maids.
"Fuliu, go inside and wait for the master's orders. Juqing, come with me to inspect the master's room and storeroom later. Wei Hong, go and report to His Highness the Crown Prince immediately."
Wei Hong couldn't help but interject, "But Master said..."
“I know you are loyal to His Highness, but matters must be prioritized. His Highness does not want to disappoint His Highness, but if His Highness finds out about this matter later and discovers that His Highness did not inform him immediately, how will he feel? Have you thought about this? Could this matter become a rift between the two of them? Could someone take advantage of the situation?”
Every word Fangqi said made Wei Hong's face turn paler and paler.
Granny Fangqi took a breath and continued.
"Our masters have their own considerations, but even their considerations can have flaws. As servants, we must always make up for our masters' mistakes, even if we are punished, we should not be afraid, do you understand?"
Granny Fangqi swept her cold brows across the room, causing the three palace maids to tense up simultaneously.
"Understood."
Granny Fangqi looked satisfied and said to Wei Hong, "If the Princess Xi is angry, just tell the truth. If anyone should be punished, it will be this old woman who takes the punishment."
Wei Hong panicked: "Granny, that's not what I meant..."
"Alright, all of you, get out of here! Hurry up and finish this as soon as possible. Make sure to keep the East Hall completely protected before anyone else finds out."
With a wave of her hand, Granny Fangqi sent Fuliu rushing out first, running quickly into the hall before slowing down.
She quietly walked around the screen and saw her master leaning against the bed in a daze. She secretly breathed a sigh of relief and put on a cheerful expression as she stepped forward.
"Master, it's windy outside, so let's not go for a stroll in the garden today?"
Song Xibai didn't hear what she said clearly, but subconsciously responded.
A short while later, Granny Fangqi and Juqing also came in.
Granny Fangqi had a kind face and gentle eyes, showing no sign of nervousness or anticipation.
"My lord, spring is almost here, and this old servant was thinking of taking Juqing to check the storeroom."
Song Xibai had no suspicions and waved her away.
Following Fangqi's instructions, Fuliu stared intently at Song Xibai, barely blinking.
After a while, Song Xibai finally realized that something was wrong.
Why are you staring at me like that?
Fu Liu shook her head.
Song Xibai didn't ask any further questions, and stood up to walk out.
Fu Liu rushed over in one stride, carefully supporting her arm as if she were holding onto a crystal chandelier.
This left Song Xibai both amused and exasperated.
"I haven't even confirmed that I'm pregnant yet! If you're this nervous, won't people notice something if you go out?"
Fu Liu thought about it and agreed, so she straightened up and tried to put on a nonchalant expression.
However, this would make it seem like they're trying to hide something obvious.
Song Xibai shook his head and chuckled.
"Never mind, let's ask Wei Hong to come out with me! Where is Wei Hong?"
Fu Liu's eyes darted around, not daring to lie, so she could only say, "She... Granny Fangqi sent her to run errands."
Song Xibai found it strange. Even if Granny Fangqi needed someone to run errands, why would she need to ask Wei Hong?
Just as she was wondering what was going on, she suddenly heard hurried and flustered footsteps outside.
Pat-pat.
It carried a familiar rhythm, yet also a distinct sense of panic.
"Your Highness, please wait for me..."
At the same time, shouts from afar could be heard from Eunuch Feng.
Song Xibai subconsciously turned her head to look at the door.
Immediately afterwards, the prince, dressed in a bright red python robe, burst in with a bang.
"Qingqing!"
He yelled and rushed to Song Xibai in three quick steps, picked her up, and spun her around.
"But really? Is it true? It must be true, right?"
He asked three questions in a row, from initial doubt to final disbelief.
Song Xibai looked down at his face, which was sweating from running too fast, and a joyful smile appeared on her lips.
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