Little did they know that what Jiaming found boring was a glaring sight to the Fujin, Li Shi, and the other women in the harem.
Those who had never been pregnant felt envious and resentful of Jiaming's pregnancy with the Fourth Prince's child. Those who had been pregnant felt envious and resentful that she lived a comfortable and peaceful life, with no one targeting her.
Those in the know, such as the Fujin, were annoyed that Jiaming was able to receive the protection of the Fourth Prince. Recalling the difficulties she faced when she was pregnant with Honghui, she felt even more envious, jealous, and resentful of Jiaming!
Jiaming was well aware of these people's thoughts, and she knew even better that the time she gave birth would be the most difficult time for her to deal with other people's schemes.
"Granny Sun, do you think my childbirth will go smoothly?" Jiaming touched her protruding belly, her baby face unusually scrunched up like a bun.
Upon hearing Jiaming's words, Granny Sun was initially taken aback. She twitched her skin, but couldn't utter a word.
"Granny, you also think it's risky, right?" Jiaming smiled bitterly, looking down at her belly, unusually not so confident.
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Her wood-based superpower wasn't omnipotent; when it came to childbirth, she feared... A hint of worry flashed in her eyes.
Seeing Jiaming's low spirits, Granny Sun immediately said, "This old servant will try to suggest to the Prince that he send someone to help with the selection."
As for asking the Fourth Master to find a midwife, that's simply not feasible. Otherwise, if she made that request, in the Fourth Master's eyes, she would be trying to sow discord within the household and fabricate something out of nothing.
Jiaming naturally understood, looked up at Granny Sun, and said gratefully, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Granny Sun."
"No need," said Granny Sun with a serious expression. "I hope it works!"
Although Granny Sun hadn't found any dirt on the Fujin or Li Shi regarding the Tao Courtyard during her stay there, their various methods had almost overwhelmed her.
She was truly worried that when Master Guarjia gave birth, the other women in the manor would harm her cruelly.
Sure enough, just as Jiaming was worrying that after these peaceful days, a storm would strike when she gave birth, and she was trying her best to prepare, the Fujin in the main courtyard and the side courtyard was already plotting against her.
"Are Prince's men still guarding the Guarjia clan?" The Fujin summoned the maid who was responsible for relaying messages from the people monitoring the Peach Courtyard again.
"Yes!" Facing the Fujin again, even though the Fujin's expression was still unpleasant and put a lot of pressure on her, she was able to deal with it calmly this time.
Upon hearing this, the Princess Consort was furious. After waving the maid away, she finally couldn't hold back any longer and said through gritted teeth, "She's just a concubine, yet the Master treats her so well and takes such good care of her!"
Granny Liu immediately worried for the Princess Consort, saying, "Princess Consort, we must deal with that woman from Taoyuan, otherwise another Li woman might rise to power."
“The old woman is right,” the Fujin nodded in agreement, then frowned and said unwillingly, “But the master’s men are watching, so I can’t get involved in Peach Courtyard!”
"Madam, have you forgotten? That woman in Pear Courtyard also hates that woman in Peach Courtyard to the core and is looking for an opportunity to make a move!" As she spoke, Granny Liu pointed in the direction of Pear Courtyard.
The princess consort seemed to be deep in thought. "You mean, use someone else to do the dirty work?"
Granny Liu nodded, and then continued, "Does the Princess Consort think this is feasible?"
No way, it's absolutely fantastic!
A glint of excitement flashed in the Fujin's eyes. "If the Prince finds out, then it will be Li Shi who gets caught." She then looked at Granny Sun and continued, "Granny, what do you think about Guarjia Shi's actions during childbirth?"
“That’s what I think too,” Liu Mama agreed. “The Prince is very busy with important matters. He doesn’t know much about childbirth and usually doesn’t get involved. Besides, people are flustered and confused during childbirth, and it’s easy for someone to interfere.”
Hearing what Granny Sun said, the Princess Consort's eyes shone with even greater excitement. "Yes, and perhaps we can even kill two birds with one stone!"
"What do you mean, Madam?" Granny Liu's somewhat cloudy old eyes suddenly lit up.
"If the master finds out that Li tampered with the midwife, how will he deal with Li?" The princess's lips curled up, and her eyes flashed with interest.
Granny Liu thought for a moment, then her wrinkled old face instantly blossomed into a wide smile. "Your Majesty's idea is brilliant! If this succeeds, you can also take in the newborn prince that Lady Li just gave birth to and raise him to be the First Prince's right-hand man."
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Hearing Liu Mama's words, the Princess Consort's upturned lips stiffened, and reluctance flashed in her eyes. "I still need to consider the matter of adoption."
Granny Liu's words made some sense, but a decision could only be made after the master had named the young prince, Li Shi. In her heart, if the adopted prince was Hongshi, she felt it was better not to adopt him.
Clearly, she disliked Hongshi and felt that adopting him was not a good idea.
In his previous life, Hongshi held a winning hand. As the eldest son of Prince Yong, he was much older than Hongli and was always highly valued by his father, yet he still managed to ruin himself.
She's not close to her biological father and was easily swayed by Uncle Ba next door. She's too brainless. She's even afraid that if she adopts him and makes him her side, it will end up harming her own son.
Just as the Fujin was full of fighting spirit and carefully arranging a plan to kill two birds with one stone, and at the same time, while Jiaming was racking her brains to find a way to ensure her safe delivery, the Fourth Prince, although he noticed some of the concubines' despicable actions towards Jiaming during her delivery, was completely unaware of the Fujin's actions, or Li's actions under the Fujin's cover.
He continued living his life as usual, and today was the day he went to the palace to pay his respects to Consort De.
In Yonghe Palace, Consort De had a faint expression, and the Fourth Prince was also a person with a cold and aloof temperament. At first glance, the two seemed quite distant.
"How is the little prince? Should we have a grand celebration or a small one for his full moon celebration?" Consort De's words were indifferent, but the smile on her lips revealed that she was in a good mood.
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