Three days later, Mingyu, more than four months pregnant, entered the palace. After bowing to Lanqin, Mingyu was helped by her maid to sit at the table.
Lanqin was very pleased to see Mingyu, who was heavily pregnant, and quickly asked her how she had been doing. "Now is the time when you need to rest well. If you miss your mother, just have someone inform her and I will come to see you."
Mingyu's once petite and delicate oval face had become round and chubby, which actually made her look a little cute. "Mother, you have to deal with the affairs of the harem every day, how can you have time to come and see your son! Besides, your son hasn't been out for a stroll in a long time!"
Lanqin stroked Mingyu's hand and said softly, "You've really suffered these past few days!" A few days ago, someone from the manor came to report that Mingyu couldn't eat again and was looking worried all day, which made Lanqin very anxious. Seeing that Mingyu had recovered quite well today, she was finally relieved.
"Thank you for your concern, Mother!" These days, Lanqin has brought so many tonics that they have filled up her east courtyard. Mingyu knows that Lanqin still cares a lot about the unborn child in her womb!
"Mingyu, have you been feeling unwell in your stomach or lacking strength lately?" Lanqin looked at Mingyu with a smile on her lips. Although this wasn't her first grandson, both were equally dear to her, and Lanqin naturally cared about him!
"Mother, please don't worry! The two nannies you sent have taken very good care of me. They have taken care of everything, and I feel perfectly fine."
"Are the household expenses and subsidies being paid on time?" Lanqin was worried that someone might embezzle the reward money while Hongli was away. Mingyu smiled; her mother's worries were completely unnecessary! "Mother, everything is being paid on time. With you here, who would dare to embezzle it!"
Lanqin and Mingyu chatted and laughed, and Mingyu's depression over not being able to give birth to Hongli's eldest son completely disappeared. "Mother, when this child is born, Prince Bei should be back around the same time, and our family can be reunited."
Lanqin suddenly fell silent at the mention of Hongli. So much time had passed, and there hadn't been a single piece of news from the Northwest… Mingyu suddenly spoke up, “Mother, the Prince has sent a letter!”
Lanqin's eyes flashed with emotion, but she quickly calmed down. "How are he and the Emperor?" Mingyu told Lanqin the contents of the letter. "The Prince told you to take good care of yourself and said that he will come to see you first thing when he returns!"
Mingyu suddenly frowned, her tone becoming serious, "But... the Prince didn't mention the child in my womb!" Mingyu asked the question that had been bothering her: had her mother told the Prince about her pregnancy?
Lanqin then realized that Mingyu's visit wasn't just a simple one. Lanqin cleared her throat. "Mingyu, since things have come to this point, your mother will not be so lenient with you. Your mother has not yet told Hongli about your pregnancy."
Upon hearing the answer she had in mind, Mingyu's heart sank. A thousand thoughts raced through her mind: Why didn't her mother tell the Prince? Didn't the Prince know about her?
Lanqin noticed that Mingyu's face had suddenly turned pale and explained, "As you know, Hongli is currently fighting in the Northwest. Out of consideration for him, I was afraid that he would be distracted by this matter. Besides, the baby can't withstand being nagged in the first three months, so I simply didn't mention it to Hongli."
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