Nian Yunrong could no longer hide the joy on her face.
She's been married to the prince for a few years now. Before, because she was still young, her mother kept telling her to postpone having children.
But as the children in the manor grew up year by year, she became somewhat anxious.
She became even more anxious, especially seeing Geng Youran receiving more and more attention from the prince.
She thought that even with the prince's prescription, it would take her several years to conceive, but she never expected the prescription to be so effective.
"Qingyan, you must hide the prescription the prince gave you!"
"This servant understands!"
It wasn't until her own concubine actually became pregnant that Qingyan truly believed in the efficacy of the prescription and truly believed the prince's words.
Then Qingyan got up and took the chicken soup from the maid:
"Consort, you didn't eat much last night, you must be hungry now. Eat something before you go to sleep."
At this moment, Nian Yunrong's heart and mind were completely focused on the child in her belly, so naturally she wouldn't let herself suffer.
"By the way, they must know I'm pregnant by now. What's their reaction?"
"Our people came to report that there was nothing unusual over there."
Upon hearing this, Nian Yunrong felt puzzled. Did Geng Youran really not care at all?
Not long after, Emperor Kangxi's inspection tour of Rehe came to an end, and the entire group returned to the capital.
The princes followed Emperor Kangxi into the palace, while Nian Yunrong and Geng Youran returned to the Yong Prince's Mansion.
Before this, the Fourth Prince Yinzhen had already informed Ulanara about Nian Yunrong's pregnancy, so Ulanara and her family waited at the gate early in the morning.
"Sister Nian, Sister Geng, you must be tired from your journey."
"What are you saying, my lady? Serving the prince is my duty."
The group entered Ulanara's room and sat down. Seeing that Ulanara was seated in the place of honor, they smiled and said:
"The Prince sent a letter a few days ago, informing me that Sister Nian is pregnant. Don't worry, Sister, I've already sent an invitation, and we'll be bringing Madam Nian here in a few days."
"This concubine thanks you, Madam."
After that, everyone else also congratulated Nian Yunrong.
However, Geng Youran remained silent because Niohuru Wanru was not present.
"Madam, why didn't Wanru come today?"
Ulanara comforted her, saying:
“My sister Wanru has not been feeling well these past few days, so I told her to rest and not to come.”
Hearing that Wanru was unwell, Geng Youran felt a little anxious, and she vaguely felt that something was wrong.
Since Nian Yunrong was pregnant, Ulanara didn't want to linger for too long and quickly dismissed the group.
Nian Yunrong and Geng Youran returned to their respective courtyards.
Nian Yunrong immediately returned to the bed to report the news, and Geng Youran indeed rushed to Niu Hulu Wanru's courtyard first.
"Wanru, Wanru!"
Niohuru Wanru was doing embroidery on the couch in the side room when she heard a familiar voice at the door. She quickly asked Huangli to put on her shoes and then hurried out to greet her.
"elder sister!"
Seeing that Wanru was alright, Geng Youran was finally relieved.
"I just heard from the Fujin that you haven't been feeling well lately, so I came to check on you as soon as possible."
Niohuru Wanru smiled:
"It's just that I'm a little tired. The imperial physician has already prescribed medicine, so it's nothing serious."
Geng Youran helped Wanru into the house, looked her around, and found that apart from her slightly large belly, Wanru had not changed in any other way.
"Did you eat well while I was gone for the past few months? You don't look like you've gained any weight at all."
"Don't worry, sister, I'm fine."
Wanru seemed unwilling to have all the attention focused on her, and quickly changed the subject:
"Sister, I heard that Consort Nian is pregnant. Is it true?"
Geng Youran paused for a moment, then forced a smile:
"The imperial physician by the Emperor's side examined him personally, so there can be no mistake."
Wanru clenched her fist. She had planned everything, but she had overlooked the fact that Nian Yunrong was pregnant.
"Wanru, what's wrong?"
Geng Youran noticed that Wanru's expression was a bit off and thought that Wanru was upset about Nian Yunrong's pregnancy. She was about to say something to comfort her, but she was unexpectedly comforted instead.
"Sister, don't be sad. We still have Hongzhou and Hongli. Let her have as many children as she wants; it has nothing to do with us."
Geng Youran found it amusing; who was comforting whom here?
She patted Wanru's hand, and after chatting for a few words, Geng Youran went back first.
She hasn't unpacked her things yet.
Seeing that Geng Youran had left, Wanru returned to her bed in the inner room and thought for a long time before calling Huangli, who had been waiting outside, in.
"Spread the word that we'll 'take the pulse' ahead of schedule the day after tomorrow."
"yes."
After Huang Li left, Wanru felt a growing unease.
Meanwhile, Geng Youran and Qianxue began packing some luggage they had brought from Rehe, including some local specialties that she had asked someone to buy, to give to the children as gifts.
As she packed her things, she kept thinking about Wanru's strange expression.
Geng Youran was not entirely at ease.
"Qianxue, find some time to have Xiao Anzi come over. Remember, tell him not to let anyone see him."
"This servant understands."
It took the two of them more than an hour to finish cleaning.
"Qianxue, you must be exhausted from following me all this way. Go and rest for a while. I'll have someone call you if I need anything."
"It's alright, Princess, I'm not tired. I'll go get you some hot water so you can wash your face."
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