“Madam, you don’t need to get angry with a mere princess. She’s just pregnant with the Prince’s first child. It might even be a girl,” Zi Xun said, stepping forward to comfort Mingyu as she remained silent.
“Although it’s a girl, she’s still the Prince’s first child. The Prince usually stays in the main courtyard the most, so why is it that a princess got pregnant first? Can’t you see how much Mother values Madam Su?” Mingyu said bitterly.
Hongli clearly loved her the most, so why didn't Heaven grant her the first child? They could have given her a contraceptive potion first, why was that overlooked…?
"Madam, the child hasn't been born yet. It's uncertain whether the child will be born at all, and even if it is, we don't know if it will grow up well. Madam, there's no need to be so upset," Zixun could only advise.
“You’re right, I shouldn’t be discouraged like this. Go and invite Consort Gao here. I have something to say to her.” Mingyu raised her head, a cold glint in her eyes.
Without delay, Zi Xun immediately sent someone to Langyue Pavilion to invite Madam Gao over.
"This humble servant greets Your Highness!" Lady Gao curtsied.
"No need for formalities, please sit down," Mingyu said, sitting upright in the main seat.
"Madam, why isn't Her Majesty here?" Madam Gao asked knowingly. She naturally knew that Lanqin had gone to Qiushui Pavilion.
“I went to Su Gege’s place,” Mingyu said.
"It seems Her Highness values Prince's first child very much. Consort Su is truly blessed," said Madam Gao, her heart filled with bitterness. Now that Consort Xi values her so much, who knows, she might be promoted after Consort Su gives birth to Xia's child.
"You may all leave. I need to have a private conversation with Lady Gao," Mingyu said to the maids standing in the room, including Lady Gao's maid.
After the servants had all left and the door was closed, Mingyu and Madam Gao exchanged a glance, both understanding what the other was thinking.
“Madam, I feel that Sister Su’s pregnancy is ill-timed. Even the primary wife has not yet given birth to a legitimate son, so this pregnancy is really ill-timed,” said Madam Gao.
Mingyu nodded and said, "Xiyue, you understand my suffering. If you can get rid of this unsuitable first pregnancy, I can grant you the position of concubine."
A hint of joy flashed across Gao's face, but it quickly disappeared. She stood up and said to Mingyu, "This concubine is willing to serve the Fujin."
"Okay, do you have any ideas?" Mingyu asked.
“My lady, in my hometown, people generally like to grow reeds. They are quite nice; they stretch out in the paddy fields, and it’s very beautiful,” Gao said as she sat down.
Mingyu didn't understand why she suddenly said these things, and looked at Gao Shi with a puzzled expression, gesturing for her to continue.
"When this reed matures, its flowers turn into fluff. This fluff can be used to make many things. It can be spun into silk thread to weave cloth, and the fluff can also be used to make cotton clothes, quilts, and so on," Gao continued.
"What exactly are you trying to say?" Mingyu asked, slightly impatiently.
"Please wait a moment, Madam, while I finish speaking. Cotton clothes and quilts made of reed fluff are very warm, but quilts made of reed fluff should absolutely not be used to cover a newborn baby," Madam Gao said, getting back to the point.
"Why?" Mingyu asked.
“Because reed fluff is a very fine silky material, it can be easily inhaled by a person’s nose. Madam, an infant’s airway is very fragile. If it gets blocked by reed fluff, it will suffocate and die,” Gao said.
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