Chapter 414 The Crown Princess is Pregnant Again
"Your Majesty, I know that there are rumors that I am the only one favored by Your Majesty. Some people even compare me to Daji, who bewitched the king. Since my elder brother became the Minister of Revenue, the Jiang family has been outwardly glorious, but in reality, many people say that he rose to power through my connections. I don't want to bear this reputation, but I am powerless to do anything about it. I can only do my best to ensure that Consort Song and the other concubines can give birth to their children safely in order to silence the gossip."
Xie Shang held her in his arms, "I am willing to pamper my woman." He had heard some rumors before, and he thought that giving the Jiang family this honor would be a guarantee for her, but he did not expect that it would make her more cautious.
Jiang Fenghua added, "Actually, they are all just rumors. I didn't take them to heart. I just did what I could say with a clear conscience." Xie Shang probably knew this too. Su Xuan has been dead for so long. If people are still spreading rumors, then there must be something fishy going on behind the scenes.
Who this ghost is is for Xie Shang to find out herself. She can even leak some information to the Zhu family to see if they can still remain so calm.
"Your Highness, Ruan Ruan has something else to tell you." She took Xie Shang's hand and placed it on her stomach.
Xie Shang instantly understood, "You're pregnant?"
Jiang Fenghua nodded, "Your Highness's efforts have not been in vain. Ruan Ruan is pregnant again. Imperial Physician Mei just took my pulse, and it has been more than a month." Actually, she had noticed something was wrong when her period didn't come, but she wanted to let him know again through Song Qing's childbirth. Xie Shang cherishes her and would definitely not let the rumors spread.
Xie Shang picked her up and kissed her shy cheek: "From now on, you should take good care of your pregnancy and not worry about anything. I will definitely not let you worry about those things outside the palace."
Seeing how happy he was, as if he were a father for the first time, Jiang Fenghua teased, "Your Highness really likes children."
"Seeing how adorable Yan'er and Hongyou are, I want to have a bunch of cute kids with Ruan Ruan." He explained, "A family needs many members to prosper, and I like a lively and bustling atmosphere."
Jiang Fenghua said, "Your Highness is only half right. A family's prosperity is not just about having many members; family traditions and children's education are also crucial."
"In the future, I will hire more teachers of excellent character and academic performance to educate the children, and I will have Grand Tutor Jiang as their teacher. I believe that the children taught by Grand Tutor Jiang will definitely be the most outstanding..."
Only after Xie Shang left did Granny Wang come in, close the door, and sigh, "The Crown Princess is now pregnant, which should be a joyous occasion, but I am also worried..."
Jiang Fenghua didn't care at all and said indifferently, "Granny, there's no need to worry. There's still a long time ahead. The Crown Prince hasn't ascended the throne yet, and there aren't many concubines in the Eastern Palace. It's only a matter of time before I get pregnant. Some things can't be prevented. Let's see how capable and skillful everyone is in this period of time."
In her previous life, Zhu Zhenzhen was not going to live long. She wanted to see how the other daughter of the Zhu family would try to cause trouble. Since the Crown Prince's birthday banquet, the Zhu family had been too quiet. The eldest brother had obtained the position of Minister of Revenue, and it was a wise move for Imperial Censor Zhu not to speak to the Crown Prince again.
A sly glint flashed in her eyes. "The women who can enter the palace are no ordinary people. Take, for example, that Lady Zhang who petitioned the emperor on behalf of the people of Yuzhou. I admire her courage, but doesn't she look at His Highness with infatuation? Doesn't she want His Highness's favor? I only need to guard my position."
Among all these young ladies, who has the courage of Lu Xuefei to directly refuse Xie Shang? I heard that Lu Xuefei and Prince Qi are getting along very well, I'm afraid that girl has taken a fancy to Prince Qi.
"The Crown Princess is truly a wise and insightful person. Women who enter the palace must be open-minded to live happily." Granny Wang was surprised that the Crown Princess could remain calm and composed despite the Crown Prince's great favor. Such composure is truly rare.
If it were anyone else, they would probably have become arrogant and spoiled, or even drowned in their own comfort zone.
Having served the young masters for so long, Granny Wang wanted to take this opportunity to test who was human and who was a devil.
Soon, the news of the Crown Princess's pregnancy spread throughout the Eastern Palace, bringing joy to some and sorrow to others. Some of the concubines had been in the palace for almost two years, yet the Crown Prince had never summoned them to his bedchamber. The Crown Princess not only already had two children, but was now pregnant again.
Everyone sighed.
Some people were happy, perhaps because the Crown Princess had a child, and their opportunity had finally come. From now on, the Crown Princess would not be able to serve the Crown Prince during her pregnancy, and this would be their chance.
Granny Wang even had her trusted confidantes keep a close eye on the imperial kitchen every day, for fear that the Crown Princess's meals might have the slightest problem.
Meanwhile, Zhu Zhenzhen could no longer sit still. She had been recovering from her illness for two months, and upon hearing the news of the Crown Princess's pregnancy, she was both angry and delighted, thinking that her chance had finally come.
Since Zhu Yiyi personally brought her the aphrodisiac powder, she hasn't done anything. Firstly, she was really sick and had been coughing for almost two months before she finally got better and needed to recuperate. Secondly, she was afraid that if she gave the Crown Prince the aphrodisiac powder, it would make him dislike her even more, which would really be a loss.
The Zhu family wanted Zhu Yiyi to enter the palace to replace her because she had not conceived, but how could she be willing to give up the crown prince?
Now that she has entered the palace and become the Crown Prince's woman, she will not give up easily.
She doubted whether Zhu Yiyi truly wanted to help her. Even if she were to give the Crown Prince these aphrodisiacs, she would have to plan carefully, and it would be best to use someone else to do it.
"My lady, it's time for your medicine." Granny Liu brought in the medicinal soup.
Zhu Zhenzhen is now annoyed by the sight of these medicines. After drinking them for two months, she feels like vomiting.
Granny Liu advised, "Your Highness's last miscarriage damaged your health. Only by restoring your body can you have a chance to conceive. Otherwise, all your plans will be in vain."
Hearing this, Zhu Zhenzhen finally drank the medicine.
Liu Mama continued, "Now that the Crown Princess is pregnant, Your Highness's opportunity has arrived. I've heard that the ladies of the Eastern Palace are all eager to make their move, and we are also preparing."
"Granny Liu, after observing these past few days, who do you think we can use?"
"That Miss Zhao, not only does the Crown Prince dislike her, but even the Crown Princess has almost forgotten about her. Yet she still dreams of being favored by the Crown Prince. I suspect she may never have the chance to see him again." Granny Liu recounted Zhao Yuntong's situation, "Back then, Prince Yu and Miss Zhao committed such a disgraceful act..."
"However, Consort Zhao in the harem is Consort Zhao's aunt. Now that the Tenth Prince has also left the palace to establish his own residence and been granted the title of Prince, I have inquired about it these days. Consort Zhao has been confined by the Emperor and has not been released yet. Although the Tenth Prince has been granted the title of Prince, he is not a powerful figure. Therefore, no one is there to support Consort Zhao."
They wanted Zhao Yuntong to drug the girl so they could take advantage of the situation.
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