Married To The Male Lead's Father (Translation)

CHAPTER 107

The charcoal brazier in the room crackled and burned.

At first, Jiang Ningbao thought that if Yang Shuqing couldn't bribe the imperial physician, she would have the Duke find another way to deceive them with a different physician. She didn't expect that the female lead's luck would still be quite strong.

"Concubine Yang has long had a plan. With the Prince Qin's residence under her control, smuggling a baby boy into the delivery room is easy," the Duke said calmly.

Yang Shuqing's luck was peculiar, but a high monk had said that as long as one committed evil, they would deplete their own luck and merits. By confusing the royal bloodline, Yang Shuqing's luck would likely be exhausted almost entirely.

Jiang Ningbao was unaware that the Duke had been secretly plotting to remove Yang Shuqing, who had targeted her. Hearing the Duke's words, she seemed slightly puzzled. Prince Qin, as the second male lead, was said to have the deepest and most obsessive feelings for the female lead after the main male character, Xie Jingyi.

It wasn't surprising that after the death of Prince Qin's consort, Yang Shuqing took control of his inner court.

"Indeed, let's wait for good news from Prince Qin's residence," Jiang Ningbao said with a pleased smile.

"Oh, and My Lord, Dr. Chen should be 'awake' by now, right?"

Dr. Chen was aware of Yang Shuqing's use of the "Zi gui" medicine. Once he was awake and Yang Shuqing was caught for confusing the royal bloodline, she would have no chance of recovery.

The Duke nodded. Dr. Chen, the hidden backup, could finally be put to use.

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In the Prince Qin's residence

Prince Qin stood anxiously at the delivery room door, his heart tightly clenched as he heard faint cries of pain from inside.

Dr. Zhang, who had been bribed by Yang Shuqing, saw Prince Qin's anxious and pained expression. He felt a twinge of guilt and sympathy. If it weren't for Yang Shuqing having a hold over him, he would never dare to cover up the false pregnancy.

"Your Highness, childbirth takes several hours at the very least. It would be better if you returned to rest for now. Concubine Yang's pregnancy has been going very well, and the four midwives inside are the most experienced and renowned in the entire capital. They will surely deliver the prince for you."

Nanny Lu, who stood respectfully nearby, listened to Dr. Zhang's words, holding her breath and waiting for Prince Qin's response.

Ideally, Prince Qin would leave, which would be more beneficial for the young lady's plan.

If he didn't leave, it wouldn't be a problem, just making the plan more difficult.

"Shuqing is suffering inside giving birth. How can I go back to rest?" Prince Qin glared at Dr. Zhang in anger.

Nanny Lu looked slightly disappointed.

Dr. Zhang was nervous. This was a matter of life and death; if successful, it would be fine, but if discovered... Dr. Zhang didn't dare to imagine the consequences.

After the first watch of the night, inside the brightly lit delivery room, Yang Shuqing had still not 'delivered' the baby.

Prince Qin paced anxiously outside. 

The cold night wind howled, accompanied by swirling snowflakes.

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Inside the delivery room, Yang Shuqing lay in bed, feigning cries of pain.