Disguised as a maid, "Guan Zhan" stood by the bedside carrying a food box. The Fourteenth Prince's attention was entirely focused on Zhu Wanqing, and Guan Zhan was trying to figure out how to speak to him without Zhu Wanqing's knowledge. Suddenly, Zhu Wanqing glanced in Guan Zhan's direction, and Guan Zhan immediately lowered his head and remained motionless.
Zhu Wanqing pointed at Guan Zhan, who was so frightened he almost jumped out of his skin, his heart pounding wildly. Then, Zhu Wanqing smiled slightly and gestured for Guan Zhan to come closer.
Guan Zhan was taken aback and took two steps forward. Zhu Wanqing looked up, her eyes sparkling like water, and said sweetly to the Fourteenth Prince, "I'm hungry..." Since Zhu Wanqing became pregnant, her appetite had increased significantly, and she had gained quite a bit of weight. The Fourteenth Prince looked at Zhu Wanqing's rosy complexion in his arms, and then at her slightly protruding belly, feeling quite satisfied.
"You used to be so afraid of gaining weight, how come you're eating so much now..." The Fourteenth Prince said, half-jokingly, half-questioningly. Zhu Wanqing turned around and slowly got up from the Fourteenth Prince's embrace, deliberately pouting and touching her belly, groaning, "Oh dear, does Your Highness dislike me? Ever since I became pregnant with this little one, I always feel hungry. This food isn't for me, it's for the baby in my belly..."
The Fourteenth Prince laughed heartily, and Zhu Wanqing, holding his arm, shook it, saying, "Your Highness, why don't you have a late-night snack with me tonight..." Zhu Wanqing paused, deliberately drawing the Fourteenth Prince's attention to her belly, and said softly, "I also want Father to come with me..."
"But I'm not hungry right now..." the Fourteenth Prince chuckled.
Zhu Wanqing's expression changed drastically. She looked extremely aggrieved, her eyes reddening as if she was about to cry. She lowered her head and said, "Is it because you dislike my figure now that I'm pregnant and have changed, and you don't want to spend more time with me?"
Not wanting to make Zhu Wanqing uncomfortable, Fourteen, though not really wanting a late-night snack, quickly smiled apologetically and said, "What are you saying? How could I possibly dislike you? In my heart, you will always be the most beautiful!"
"Really? They say that if a woman is carrying a boy, she will become ugly. Do I look much uglier, my lord?" Zhu Wanqing asked, secretly delighted, while deliberately touching her face.
The Fourteenth Prince understood the meaning behind Zhu Wanqing's words. He also hoped that Zhu Wanqing was carrying a boy. Ever since he thought that his wife and children had been killed by the Fourth Prince, he had placed all his hopes on the child in Zhu Wanqing's womb.
"Naughty!" The Fourteenth Prince flicked Zhu Wanqing's nose. She wasn't exactly beautiful, nor was she ugly. The Fourteenth Prince could only sigh at Zhu Wanqing's mischievousness. Before Zhu Wanqing could react, he stood up and swept her up in his arms. Startled, Zhu Wanqing quickly wrapped her arms around the Fourteenth Prince's neck, her face flushing red.
The Fourteenth Prince struggled a bit; it seemed Zhu Wanqing had gained quite a bit of weight. He gritted his teeth and carried her to the table.
Zhu Wanqing was delighted and turned to Guan Zhan beside her with a smile, saying, "What are we having for dinner today? Bring it up quickly, and serve a bowl for the Prince as well." The Fourteenth Prince remained silent, which was taken as tacit approval.
Guan Zhan was startled and quickly opened the food box. Inside was freshly stewed pig's feet soup. Suddenly, an idea struck Guan Zhan, and he made up his mind.
After the Fourteenth Prince and Zhu Wanqing were seated, Guan Zhan held his breath and slowly walked to the table, placing the food box down. Zhu Wanqing's hand was still in the Fourteenth Prince's hand; she had her back to Guan Zhan, her face flushed as she smiled at the Fourteenth Prince.
Guan Zhan picked up the pig's feet soup from the lunchbox with both hands, glanced at Zhu Wanqing to make sure she wasn't paying attention, and then slightly tilted his hand. The soup immediately spilled all over Zhu Wanqing's dress, startling her greatly.
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