Not long ago, the imperial physician diagnosed that Wu Kuzha's pulse showed signs of pregnancy. Wu Kuzha was overjoyed, and the couple told Geng about the news.
Geng lived in the Yi Rong Rong Courtyard, enjoying a life of wealth and comfort. She was delighted to hear that the couple had a child and offered her her blessings.
"Now that the princess is pregnant, I should offer my blessings." Sitting on the stone chair in the Imperial Dressing Courtyard, Madam Geng's eyebrows lit up with joy upon learning of this.
Wu Kuzha, pregnant with a child, gently touched her belly, feeling excited and expectant as she was about to become a mother.
"I'm going to be a father!" Hongzhou said happily, pecking Wukuza's cheek a few times, making her blush.
Seeing their two displays of affection, Madam Geng covered her mouth and chuckled, saying, "Look how happy you two are."
The three of them were drinking tea in Yirong Courtyard, discussing the pregnancy.
On this day, Hongzhou was writing in his study. Just as he put down his pen, footsteps came from outside the door.
"Your Highness, a note has been delivered by the gatekeeper; it's for you." The servant entered, handed it to him, and then withdrew.
Hongzhou picked up the invitation and, upon seeing that it was signed by the famous courtesan Qingluo, quickly opened it to take a look.
That day at the teahouse, we'll meet again another day.
——Green Vine
Qingluo and he hadn't seen each other for a long time, so perhaps it would be a good thing to go out and meet, and so she placed the name tag next to her desk.
Wu Kuzha came to the front yard to discuss matters after the child was born with Hongzhou.
"Your Highness." Upon entering the room, the maidservant deftly moved a chair and placed it in front of the desk, inviting her to sit down.
"What's wrong?" Hongzhou took a sip of tea and then said, "Bring a cup of hot tea for the Fujin."
The maid understood, served tea, and then obediently withdrew.
"If your Emperor Father knew that I was also pregnant, wouldn't he be overjoyed?" Wu Kuzha said, picking up her teacup.
Upon hearing this, Hongzhou smiled and said, "I already told Father Emperor after the court session today."
Speaking of children, she remembered that when Mingyu, the principal wife of Hongli, gave birth to a son, she held a grand baby shower.
“I thought the baby’s third-day celebration at your brother’s house a few days ago was really nice. We should have one after our baby is born too.” Wu Kuza’s face was beaming with happiness.
"Yes, madam." Hongzhou laughed heartily, also looking forward to the birth of his child.
"You're so sweet-talking."
Seeing Wu Kuzha deep in thought, Hongzhou got up and touched her belly, "Are you a boy or a girl?"
"Would the prince mind if the boy and girl were together?" Wu Kuzha asked, after a moment's hesitation.
“I love any child you give birth to,” Hongzhou said with a smile, leaning on her shoulder.
Wu Kuzha put down his teacup, and when he saw the post on the desk, his hand tightened around the teacup.
After leaving the front yard and returning to her own backyard, she began to feel vaguely uneasy. Could it be that the prince had another woman outside?
“If Your Highness goes out tomorrow, let me know,” Wu Kuzha said solemnly.
She hoped that her wish hadn't come true. She didn't want Hongzhou to marry another woman while she was pregnant, as that would make her, as a princess, feel wronged.
He instructed the maid and then sent someone to investigate the woman named Qingluo.
The old woman, who had just finished a meeting in the front hall, said urgently, "Qingluo is just a prostitute in a brothel, Your Highness can rest assured."
Wu Kuzha felt a pang of anxiety. Hong Zhou really knew how to handle women; her worry made her purse her lips tightly.
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