Thirteen immediately looked distressed, praying silently in his heart, but becoming even more cautious on the surface: "Alright, alright, let's not talk about those things for now, our child is the most important thing."
Hearing this, He Yue didn't bother to pay him any more attention and turned her back to lie down.
Thirteen stared at Heyue's back without feeling any displeasure. He climbed into bed and embraced her from behind.
He reached his hand to her lower abdomen, stroking it and feeling the warmth there. Although there was no reaction, he couldn't help but feel overjoyed.
He rested his chin on her shoulder, kissed her ear, and when she didn't react, he wasn't in a hurry. His gaze was tender and affectionate, as if it could drip water.
He tightened his grip on her waist and closed his eyes contentedly.
Once Heyue's health improved, Thirteen immediately reported to the palace. Emperor Kangxi, the Empress Dowager, and Consort De sent people to deliver rewards, instructing Heyue to take good care of herself and not to frequently visit the palace to pay her respects.
These days, fearing something might happen, Granny Wang personally guarded everything in the main room, strictly inspecting everything that entered or left the main room. Meals were prepared by the small kitchen, with Hailan personally supervising the process.
Strangely, since becoming pregnant, Ms. Wusu has been unusually quiet, rarely leaving her home and never causing any trouble.
He Yue had thought there might be some kind of trap or framing, so she tried her best to keep her people away from the Wusu clan, but to her surprise, nothing happened.
Even Granny Xu said that Wusu was very well-behaved, and all she did was take care of her pregnancy.
Too much quietness is abnormal. Judging from Wusu's reaction when she saw Thirteen that day, she should be hoping for Thirteen to come. However, Thirteen has not come even once in these days, nor has she made a fuss.
There wasn't even a gesture of inviting Thirteen over under the guise of having a child.
It was as if her mind was filled with nothing but children.
That's not a problem, after all, it's Thirteen's first child. If it's a boy, he'll be the eldest son since he gave birth before Heyue.
Then her status as a princess will rise accordingly, and she might even be promoted to a concubine.
She was just too nervous, as if she was afraid that someone would harm her and her child, and she didn't contact any outsiders.
He Yue continued to have her every move closely watched, and whenever there was a problem, clues would always be found.
With subordinates watching over her, Heyue was able to focus on her pregnancy with peace of mind.
When Lady Irgen Gioro learned that Heyue was pregnant, she immediately sent some supplements that pregnant women needed and a piece of paper with everything that needed to be paid attention to. She instructed Wang Mama to keep an eye on Heyue and not to let her be as willful and mischievous as before.
Heyue seemed to see her mother's fierce and stern demeanor again, like a tigress, and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
My mother always looks very energetic.
The day after the news spread, Yan Yue and Yu Xiu came to visit He Yue together.
"You two are really on the same wavelength," He Yue couldn't help but tease them.
"We happened to run into each other on the road, so we came together." Yuxiu covered her mouth and chuckled, sitting on the couch with the help of her maid, her large pregnant belly protruding.
Yuxiu was six months pregnant, her belly was as big as a ball, and she had become much rounder, but she was still energetic, although walking was not very convenient for her.
"You're already like this, and you still come here to see me. Aren't you afraid of upsetting the baby?" He Yue looked at her round belly, feeling a little scared. She frowned and couldn't help but complain.
"It's not that serious. I've rarely gone out since I got pregnant. I was so happy to hear that you were pregnant, so of course I had to come and congratulate you. I also took this opportunity to get out and about." Yuxiu smiled warmly, her eyes full of joy.
Yan Yue sat on the embroidered stool opposite her, her eyes fixed on He Yue's flat stomach. She couldn't help but reach out and touch it, clicking her tongue in amazement: "I heard a few days ago that one of your concubines was pregnant. I was indignant for you and worried that you would be upset. Now you're pregnant. It's both surprising and delightful."
Upon hearing this, Heyue realized what was going on and couldn't help but laugh.
Yu Xiu couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "You two are truly sisters. Even this kind of thing is surprisingly similar. You both got pregnant right after the concubines became pregnant."
Yan Yue's eyes widened, and she suddenly realized, then chuckled, "It really is true, it seems my little nephew is destined to be a boy."
Yuxiu asked, puzzled, "Why?"
Heyue also looked puzzled and asked her sixth sister.
Yan Yue raised her eyebrows, looking smug: "Have you forgotten? Aunt Zhang gave birth to a daughter, while I gave birth to a son, so naturally Seventh Sister also gave birth to a son."
Yu Xiu understood, and smiled slightly: "It seems that it is indeed true."
He Yue chuckled and shook her head: "How could it be so accurate? It's just a coincidence."
As the days went by, Heyue fully experienced the pain of morning sickness.
She couldn't stand the slightest fishy smell, vomited constantly, and soon lost a lot of weight, her face turning frighteningly pale.
Thirteen was extremely anxious about this and specially invited the imperial physicians from the palace. However, Heyue still vomited and could only eat various fruits and sour things.
This situation did not improve until after the first three months.
As her belly grew bigger each day, Heyue's movements became increasingly sluggish. Every day, apart from taking a walk in the courtyard as Wang Mama reminded her, she stayed in the house.
On this day, the Eighth Prince's wife, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, came to visit.
Heyue was getting drowsy listening to Hailan read aloud when she heard this. Her face lit up and she perked up. She quickly asked someone to tidy her clothes and hair and got up to go out to greet her.
"Why did you come out?" The Eighth Prince's wife immediately frowned when she saw her and went forward to help her back to sit down.
Heyue chuckled, "Wasn't this too boring? Luckily, my sister came."
Seeing her playful and carefree demeanor, the Eighth Prince's wife shook her head helplessly: "You're a mother now, yet you still act so unserious."
His gaze fell on her belly, which was already as big as a watermelon at five months pregnant, and he frowned and asked, "Why is it so big?"
He Yue sighed, "I don't know either. Because of this, I can't even leave the manor anymore. Every day, countless people are watching me, forbidding me from doing this or that."
The Eighth Prince's wife didn't ask any more questions. Looking at her, she sighed softly, "I never expected that you would still be pregnant with his child."
“Being timid and hesitant is not in my nature. I didn’t want to have children early in the past because I didn’t want to lose them, but how can I know if I don’t try?” He Yue smiled faintly, her eyes sparkling. “Besides, I don’t want any more misunderstandings between him and me. He was obviously much happier after we had the child, and I experienced what it’s like to be a mother for the first time.”
His gaze shifted to the Eighth Prince's wife, and he smiled slightly: "Sister, this is exactly the life I want. I have parents who care about me, a husband who loves me, and children. I never had these before, and I cherish my life now."
A complex emotion flashed across the Eighth Prince's wife's eyes. After a moment of eye contact, she involuntarily looked away: "Since it's your decision, I naturally have no right to interfere. I just hope you can always be this happy."
He Yue nodded: "With your blessing, I will naturally be happy."
The Eighth Prince's wife remained silent.
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