Zhenzhu hurriedly put down the plate of candied fruit, held the empty bowl and tactfully left the bedroom.

Chu Xuanchi fed her a candied fruit in the same way that Mo Zhaohua had done before, and then let her go after succeeding.

Mo Zhaohua took a bite of the candied fruit, and the sweetness slowly overwhelmed the bitterness in her heart. "Husband, how many times has this happened?"

He had done this several times, using his own method to fight back. What she remembered most clearly was the thank you and the oath.

Chu Xuanchi picked up a candied fruit, threw it into his mouth and chewed it slowly, "I haven't counted it, I just want to know, does Zhao Zhao like it?"

Mo Zhaohua didn't answer, but asked with a smile, "Husband, do you want to return everything Zhao Zhao has done?"

Chu Xuanchi sighed, "I would like to repay you double, but I am unable to do so. There are some things that only Zhao Zhao can do."

For example, she could treat his legs, but he couldn't treat her menstrual pain and had to ask the court doctor for help, which was naturally not very nice.

Mo Zhaohua smiled sweetly, her eyebrows and eyes were like paintings, "I will repay you double. If you don't know, you would think that I have some deep hatred with my husband."

Chu Xuanchi looked at her with burning eyes, and said, "There is no deep hatred, only deep love and loyalty."

Speaking of this, Mo Zhaohua couldn't help but think of something, "Husband, I want to apologize to you."

Chu Xuanchi was puzzled, "What did Zhao Zhao do?"

Mo Zhaohua looked embarrassed. "Last time when my husband was taking the medicine, I shouldn't have fed him mouthful by mouthful. It was too much torture."

Chu Xuanchi was afraid of hardship, but not afraid of suffering. He smiled calmly when he heard this, "It doesn't matter. Zhao Zhao originally did it for my own good."

Mo Zhaohua curled her lips and said, "My intentions were indeed good, but I forgot how bitter the medicine was until I drank it myself just now."

Seeing her bitter face, Chu Xuanchi quickly picked up a candied fruit and stuffed it into her mouth. "Since it's too bitter, eat more candied fruit."

Mo Zhaohua knew that he was busy and didn't want to delay him, "Okay, I've taken the medicine and eaten the candied fruit. If you have something to do, go and do it, my husband."

She didn't know what he was busy with specifically, but she could guess that given his situation, he would definitely have to establish his own power in Shengjing.

Henry Chu nodded, "Okay, then don't do needlework these days, take a good rest, or I will be worried."

Mo Zhaohua immediately took off her shoes and lay down on the couch, "I will lie down and rest now. Will my husband be relieved?"

Chu Xuanchi was afraid that she was just pretending, so he deliberately said, "If you can really fall asleep, I will be relieved."

Mo Zhaohua originally wanted to get up as soon as he left, but upon hearing that, she simply closed her eyes and said, "I promise to have a good sleep before getting up."

Chu Xuanchi knew that she could do what she said, so he left with peace of mind.

Mo Zhaohua indeed didn't get up either. He had been feeling a little tired and unwell recently, so it wouldn't hurt to take a day off.

***

In the Prince of Jin's Mansion, Wangyue Pavilion, the courtyard of Concubine Shen Xiyue.

The palace doctor felt her pulse and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Your Majesty, it's a happy pulse."

Prince Jin was overjoyed, "My beloved concubine is finally pregnant, rewards, all the Moon Watching Pavilion will be rewarded."

He sat on the edge of the bed, holding the concubine's hand, with a very natural smile on his face. After all, he was genuinely happy.

Since he came of age, he had been pregnant for three consecutive years. In the first year, he married a principal wife, in the second year he married a concubine, and in the third year he took a concubine.

Princess Jin had not gotten pregnant for a year after entering the palace. It was not until the third year that she gave birth to a daughter, who was only four years old and had a somewhat spoiled personality.

The concubine became pregnant the year after she entered the palace, but unfortunately not only did she fail to keep the baby, she also injured her body and only got pregnant now.

This is also the reason why Prince Jin is so happy. The concubine has an excellent family background. If she can give birth to a eldest son, he may be able to compete for the throne of queen after he succeeds.

The two concubines had given birth to three daughters in four years. The eldest was only one year younger than the legitimate daughter, and the youngest was still in swaddling clothes.

In recent years, he has frequently added people to his backyard. He himself is not sure how many concubines he has, and he does not have any special favorite.

However, although he had so many concubines and often received good news, he still had no children, and he never cared how many daughters he had.

He just wanted to have a son before the crown prince. If the child's mother was of too low a status, he would be raised under the name of Princess Jin and become the eldest son.

Shen Xiyue had been taking care of her body for several years and taking a lot of medicine. Finally, she got pregnant again. She was very happy, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The King of Jin let go of his hand and said, "My beloved concubine, take good care of yourself. If you need anything, please consult the princess. If she disagrees, you can have someone report to me."

Shen Xiyue felt empty in her heart as her hands were empty, and the joy on her face faded a little, "Yes, Your Majesty!"

Prince Jin stood up and ordered coldly, "You all should be smart. If the concubine has any problems, you are the only ones to ask."

With so many women in the backyard, jealousy is inevitable. He knew very well whether Shen Xiyue's miscarriage was an accident or intentional.

But even the emperor could not prevent such things, and there were still intrigues in the harem, let alone the backyard of a prince like him.

He is young and energetic, and in good health. He can't be like the crown prince, who only has a crown princess and refuses to marry even a concubine.

The servants inside and outside knelt on the ground and responded tremblingly, "Yes, Your Majesty!"

After Prince Jin left, Shen Xiyue's dowry nanny stepped forward with a smile and congratulated her, "I, your old servant, congratulate your majesty on getting what you wished for and having a baby boy."

Shen Xiyue gently stroked her abdomen through the quilt, "It would be great if it's really a boy. At least he can beat the one from Lan Tingyuan for now."

When she was young, she fell in love with Prince Jin at first sight at the New Year's Palace Banquet and wanted to be his principal wife, but someone had a lower family background than her.

That person was Li Ying, the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Personnel, now the Princess of Jin, and she could only enter the palace as a concubine.

Later, Li Ying became pregnant at the same time as her, but she had a miscarriage. However, she still doesn't believe that it was an accident.

At that time, outside the backyard of Prince Jin's Mansion, there were only two masters, her and Li Ying. Apart from Li Ying, who else would not accommodate the baby in her belly?

"I will be extra careful. I will have someone check everything in the house carefully to make sure that no dirty things are left behind."

Nanny Yan said solemnly, "From now on, I will personally supervise your meals. Anything that goes into your mouth must be reviewed by the palace doctor first."

"Ah..." Shen Xiyue sighed worriedly, "There were only two of us in the backyard before, and I couldn't protect the child. It's even more difficult now."

Regardless of whether the previous child was killed by Li Ying, at least for the current child, there are too many people who do not want to see him be born safely.

At the same time, Lantingyuan.

Meixiang, the maidservant who came with Princess Li Ying of Jin, walked into the embroidery room.

"My queen, there is a pregnant woman in Wangyue Pavilion. The prince has promised her that she will no longer come to greet you from now on."

Li Ying was not embroidering, but playing chess. She was holding a white piece in her hand, but there was no one opposite her.

She quickly made a move and then picked up a black piece. "This is a great event. Pick something and have someone deliver it."

During the whole process, she remained calm and continued playing chess. Meixiang was not surprised and went down as she was told.

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