There were never any secrets in the palace. When the imperial physician announced that Lin Zixi was pregnant, Chu Ranxin already knew it.

It is conceivable that her father is indifferent to her now because Lin Zixi has a child.

"Bitch! You're against me everywhere, even trying to snatch my father away. Just wait for me..."

She clenched her fists and cursed under her breath.

He ran to Lin Zixi's bedroom in a domineering manner and roared at her before leaving.

Lin Zixi didn't take her seriously at all and ignored her from beginning to end, which made Chu Ranxin even more angry.

In recent days, Wen Chenxuan's health has improved a lot.

When he learned that Lin Zixi was pregnant, there was a violent shock in his eyes.

"Are you serious? Is she really pregnant?"

The eunuch nodded excitedly, "Your Majesty, it is absolutely true, she is indeed pregnant!"

"That's great. I never thought she would give birth to a prince for me so soon."

Although he was not sure whether Chu Ranxin was pregnant with a boy, as the emperor, he naturally hoped that there would be many princes to inherit the throne.

Suddenly, he seemed to think of something.

"Draft an imperial edict for me immediately."

The young eunuch quickly brought the imperial edict and handed the four treasures of the study to him.

With the help of others, Wen Chenxuan managed to sit up straight and wrote quickly on the paper.

Then, he asked the young eunuch to quickly convey the order.

After nearly a quarter of an hour, the young eunuch happily arrived at Lin Zixi's residence.

Upon learning that the imperial edict had arrived, Lin Zixi's eyes lit up.

"Eunuch, why are you here? Is the emperor feeling better?"

The young eunuch narrowed his eyes and nodded.

"Your Majesty, don't worry. The emperor is already much better. It's just that he can't see too many people, so as not to make his condition worse. I hope you understand."

This young eunuch was a close confidant of Wen Chenxuan, and with his words, Lin Zixi felt much more relieved.

Just as he was about to read the imperial edict, Lin Zixi knelt on the ground.

The young eunuch hurriedly helped her up and said, "Your Highness, there is no need to be so polite. The Emperor said you don't have to kneel."

After the imperial edict was read, some more gifts were sent, including many precious tribute items.

Seeing so many gifts being delivered to his room, Lin Zixi's lips curled up into an excited smile.

She never dreamed that she would have the opportunity to rise to fame so soon.

She placed her hands on her belly and stroked it gently.

"Baby, you must be born safely. Mother is counting on you for the rest of her life."

Although the child couldn't hear her, she still kept chattering.

Thinking of the wealth and glory that would come after the child was born, he was so excited that he couldn't help himself.

More than twenty palace maids and eunuchs came to help pack up.

Now that she has been promoted to Defei, she naturally doesn't need to live in the palace where beauties live.

Chu Ranxin's identity was just an ordinary concubine, and Defei was second only to the queen.

After learning about this, Chu Ranxin was so angry that he smashed everything in the house.

"This bitch actually stepped on my head so quickly!"

She clenched her fists, her whole body shaking with hatred. She couldn't bear to watch it any longer, and rushed to Lin Zixi's new bedroom in anger.

Seeing Chu Ranxin coming in, Lin Zixi's lips curled up into a smile.

"I thought it was someone else, but it turned out to be a hen that can't lay eggs."

These words made Chu Ranxin's eyes full of anger.

"Who are you humiliating here, you bitch? Say it again if you dare."

She put her hands on her waist and clenched her fists, as if Lin Zixi would fall on her if he said another word.

Not only did Lin Zixi not give up, but he took a step forward in a domineering manner.

"If you have the guts, go ahead and fight. I want to see if you have the guts to touch the Emperor's dragon!"

She deliberately stuck out her belly which had not yet bulged, wishing she could get closer to Chu Ranxin.

Although Chu Ranxin has an arrogant personality, he can also distinguish between the important and the unimportant.

If she was really hit in the stomach, she would lie on the ground and say she had stomachache or miscarriage. By then, she would not be able to pay for it even if she had ten lives.

I could only get so angry that my eyes turned red, but I couldn't do anything about her.

"Chu Ranxin, I forgot to tell you that I am now the Defei, no longer the former Concubine Lin. Remember to bow next time you see me. I will let it go this time because it is your first offense. Otherwise, I will report this to the Queen Mother and let her handle it!"

Perhaps feeling that the humiliation was not enough, Lin Zixi pointed to the gift beside him.

"Did you see that? The emperor gave me so many gifts because I'm pregnant with his dragon seed. If you want to blame someone, blame your unlucky belly. I don't think you'll ever get pregnant in this lifetime..."

She said all kinds of humiliating words, and Chu Ranxin got so angry that he raised his hand and was about to slap her hard in the face a few times.

The little girl next to her knew the interests involved. If she was allowed to continue hitting him, not only would Chu Ranxin be punished, but they, the girls, would also be implicated.

But at this moment, Chu Ranxin's temper flared up and he refused to endure it.

"Let me go. I'm going to teach this bitch a lesson today. She actually dared to commit treason."

Lin Zixi rolled his eyes in dissatisfaction.

"Chu Ranxin, I advise you to understand clearly that you are committing treason now. Kneel down immediately, or I don't mind giving you a hard slap in the face."

"Bah! You were just a lowly woman who lived in my house. What right do you have to show off to me? I won't kneel. What can you do to me?"

"I warn you, don't show off your current status here. One day I will make you pay the price. Just wait. I want to see if you can give birth to this prince safely."

After saying these harsh words, she left angrily.

Lin Zixi simply stopped pretending and sneered at her back.

"Then you just wait and see who will give birth to a prince first. Don't forget. I am now the Virtuous Consort, and I will always be above you..."

She was clearly mocking Chu Ranxin, saying that it was impossible for her to sit on the throne of queen.

Now that she has the support of the Marquis behind her, if she really gives birth to a prince, her position as Queen will be as secure as a rock.

The reason why Chu Ranxin has the capital to be arrogant is simply because he thinks his father is a marquis.

But now the Marquis has placed his hopes on her, and Chu Ranxin’s only advantage is gone!

In the past, she was high and mighty simply because of her status, but now everything is changing...

Watching her leave, Lin Zixi sat comfortably in the chair.

She has disliked Chu Ranxin for a long time. In the past, due to her status, she didn't dare to confront her openly, but now she has no scruples.

The interpersonal relationships in the palace have always been like this. When they learned that Lin Zixi was pregnant, even the other beauties who usually disliked her came to congratulate her.

The days don’t feel boring, instead they are spent in busyness and excitement.

For three consecutive days, no one came to visit Chu Ranxin's palace.

All the women who used to fawn over her every day now flocked to Lin Zixi.