Now that she has been promoted to a concubine, she is suspected of being pregnant within a year?
After a quick moment of thought, Consort Zhao spoke in a deep voice, "Lianxing, have the Imperial Household Department send over the official documents for the concubines' nightly services."
“Consort Sixue is my person, and her pregnancy is a joyous occasion.”
"yes."
Lianxing respectfully agreed and withdrew.
After a short while, only Caiyue, a palace maid, remained in the main hall of Chuxiu Palace.
Caiyue lowered her head and said carefully, "Your Majesty, Consort Sixue is pregnant. If it is a prince, what do you plan to do?"
"Although Consort Sixue has always been humble and respectful to Your Majesty, there's no guarantee she won't rely on her child after she has one."
Hesitant to speak, Caiyue stopped short of saying anything more.
"I have not yet conceived. If Sixue is indeed pregnant, whether it is a prince or a princess, it will be good for me. As a concubine and the future empress, if Sixue's child is raised by me, it will be a legitimate son or daughter, with a noble status."
"Her life or death is entirely up to me, a mere concubine."
Bowing slightly, a knowing look flashed across Caiyue's face.
"Yes, Your Majesty is very thoughtful."
Consort Zhao smiled faintly, picked up the teacup beside her, and took a small sip. "I remember that last month, the Imperial Household Department presented some pre-Qingming Longjing tea as a gift, and I found it to be quite good."
"Caiyue, have Yinshuang pack some later and send them to the East Annex Hall for Consort Sixue."
After a slight pause, Consort Zhao continued, "As for Consort Sixue, confirm as soon as possible whether she is truly pregnant."
"If Sixue is indeed pregnant, send word out of the palace and have Father and Mother find an experienced nanny who has taken care of pregnant women in the household of the Imperial Household Department, and send her to the palace to take care of the imperial child in my womb."
"The child in Si Xue's womb will also be my child."
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