"I know that rumors are spreading that I am the only one favored by His Highness. Some even compare me to Daji, the woman who seduced the king. Since my eldest brother became the Minister of Revenue, the Jiang family has seemed to be enjoying unlimited glory, but in reality, I don't know how many people secretly say that my eldest brother relied on my connections to rise to power. I don't want to bear these accusations, but I am powerless. I can only try my best to ensure that Concubine Song and the other ladies give birth to their children safely to silence the gossips."

Xie Shang held her in his arms and said, "I am willing to pamper you, my woman." He had heard some rumors before, and he thought that letting the Jiang family get this honor would be a guarantee for her, but he didn't expect that it would make her more cautious.

Jiang Fenghua added, "Actually, they are all rumors. I don't take them to heart. I just want to make sure I have a clear conscience." Xie Shang probably knew that Su Xuan had been dead for so long. If there were still people spreading rumors, there must be something fishy behind it.

It’s up to Xie Shang to catch the ghost herself. She can even reveal some information to the Zhu family to see if they can still remain patient.

"Your Highness, Ruan Ruan has something else to tell you." She took Xie Shang's hand and placed it on her belly.

Xie Shang understood instantly, "Are you pregnant?"

Jiang Fenghua nodded and said, "Your Highness, your hard work has paid off. Ruan Ruan is pregnant again. Imperial Doctor Mei just took my pulse and it has been more than a month." In fact, she had sensed something was wrong when her period did not come, but she wanted to use Song Jing's childbirth to let him know. Xie Shang loved her and would not let rumors spread around.

Xie Shang picked her up and kissed her shy cheek: "From now on, you should take good care of your pregnancy and don't worry about anything. I will definitely not let you worry about those things outside the palace."

Seeing him so happy, Jiang Fenghua seemed to be a father for the first time, and said jokingly, "Your Highness likes children very much."

"Seeing how cute Xiu'er and Hongyou are, I want to have a bunch of cute children with Ruanruan." He explained: "For a family to prosper, it must have many people, and I like the hustle and bustle."

Jiang Fenghua said, "Your Highness is only half right. For a family to be prosperous, it is not enough to have a large population. Family traditions and children's education are also crucial."

"I will hire some excellent teachers to teach the children in the future, and let Master Jiang be their teacher. I believe that the children taught by Master Jiang will definitely be the best..."

Only after Xie Shang left did Nanny Wang come in, close the door, and sigh, "The Crown Princess is now pregnant, which is originally a great joyous event, but I am also worried..."

Jiang Fenghua didn't care at all and said calmly, "Madam, don't worry. There is still a long time to go. The prince has not yet ascended the throne, and there are not many young ladies in the East Palace. It is only a matter of time before I get pregnant. Some things cannot be prevented. It depends on how capable and skilled everyone is during this period of time."

Zhu Zhenzhen in her previous life would not live long, and she just wanted to see how the other daughter of the Zhu family would jump around. The Zhu family has been too quiet since the prince's birthday banquet. The eldest brother got the position of Minister of Revenue, and Censor Zhu did not speak cautiously to the prince anymore, which was a very smart move.

There was a sly flash in her eyes. "The women who can enter the palace are not ordinary people. For example, Miss Zhang, who filed a complaint on behalf of the people of Yuzhou, I admire her courage, but isn't the look in her eyes when she looks at His Highness obsessed? Doesn't she want to be favored by His Highness? It's enough for me to just keep my position."

Among these many young ladies, who can have the courage like Lu Xuefei to directly reject Xie Shang? I heard that Lu Xuefei and King Qi are having a hot affair, I'm afraid that girl has fallen in love with King Qi.

"The Crown Princess is such a smart person. A woman who enters the palace must be open-minded in order to live happily." Nanny Wang did not expect that the Crown Princess would be so favored by the Prince, yet she would remain calm in the face of adversity. Such courage is truly rare.

If it were anyone else, they would have become spoiled or drowned in the honey pot.

Nanny Wang has served the young ladies for so long, and she also wants to take advantage of this time to test who is a human and who is a ghost.

Soon, the news that the Crown Princess was pregnant spread throughout the Eastern Palace. Some families were happy while others were sad. Some of the ladies had been in the palace for almost two years, but the Crown Prince had never summoned them to sleep with him. Not only did the Crown Princess already have two children, she was now pregnant again.

Everyone sighed.

Some people were also happy. Perhaps their chance had finally come as the Crown Princess had a child. In the future, during the Crown Princess' pregnancy, she would not be able to serve the Crown Prince. This was their chance.

Nanny Wang even asked her confidant to go to the imperial kitchen every day to keep an eye on it, for fear that there would be any mistake in the Crown Princess's meals.

Here, Zhu Zhenzhen finally couldn't sit still anymore. She had been ill for two months. When she heard the news that the Crown Princess was pregnant, she was both angry and happy, thinking that her chance had finally come.

Ever since Zhu Yiyi personally brought her the Hehuan Powder, she had not taken any action. Firstly, she was really sick. She had been coughing for almost two months and was only getting better now. She also needed recuperation. Secondly, she was afraid that giving the prince the Hehuan Powder would make him hate her even more, which would be a waste of time and effort.

The Zhu family wanted Zhu Yiyi to enter the palace to replace her because her pregnancy had not moved, but how could she be willing to give up the prince?

Since she entered the palace and became the prince's woman, she would not let go easily.

She doubted whether Zhu Yiyi really wanted to help her. Even if she wanted to give the prince the Hehuan Powder, she would have to plan it carefully, and it would be best to use someone else to do it.

"My lady, it's time to take your medicine." Nanny Liu brought in the medicine.

Zhu Zhenzhen now feels annoyed when she sees these medicines. After taking them for two months, she feels like vomiting.

Madam Liu advised, "The miscarriage you had last time damaged your foundation. Only by adjusting your body can you have a chance to get pregnant. Otherwise, everything you plan will be useless."

After hearing this, Zhu Zhenzhen drank the medicine.

Madam Liu continued, "Now that the Crown Princess is pregnant, your opportunity has come. I have heard that the ladies in the East Palace are all eager to make a move, so we are also preparing for it."

"Madam Liu, after observing for these few days, who do you think can be used by us?"

"That young lady Zhao, not only does the crown prince dislike her, but even the crown princess has almost forgotten her. However, she still dreams of being favored by the crown prince. I guess she may never have the chance to see the crown prince in her lifetime." Madam Liu told Zhao Yuntong about her situation. "Prince Yu and Miss Zhao had an affair and did such a shameful thing..."

"But Concubine Zhao in the harem is Miss Zhao's aunt. Now the Tenth Prince has also left the palace to set up a residence and was named a prince. I have also inquired these days. Concubine Zhao was confined by the emperor and has not been released yet. Although the Tenth Prince was named a prince, he is not a powerful person, so there is no one to support Miss Zhao."

They wanted Zhao Yuntong to drug the girl, and then they would take advantage of the situation.

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