The Daily Life of a Concubine

Chapter 89 - Mother and Daughter Meet

"Replying to the Emperor, the Imperial Physician said it might be after the New Year." It is now July, and the physician has stated that it is impossible for a full-term birth, but if she can last until September, that would be the best.

However, they do not know that the child in her womb is brought by fertility pills, and the babies are naturally healthy. With her good diet and sleep, the children are growing well. Being born in July is not worse than a full-term birth.

Of course, because there are three, their size is not as large as a full-term baby. (Translator Xiaobai: so she is carrying triplets, not twins!!)

"After the New Year, that sounds good." Zhao Jinrui lovingly stroked her belly, "I hope there are several princes." He whispered softly.

Looking at her sleeping face, Zhao Jinrui stayed for a while before leaving the Lanyue Pavilion and heading directly to the Kunning Palace.

The Empress was somewhat surprised to see the Emperor coming, but considering recent events, she felt it was normal for the Emperor to visit.

"Greetings to Your Majesty."

"The Empress may rise." Zhao Jinrui raised his hand to let her get up. Looking at the Empress's belly, he again recalled the serene image of Bai Jingxian in his mind.

"Has the royal child been restless lately?" Zhao Jinrui still attached great importance to the Empress's belly. In ancient times, the nobility placed great emphasis on the legitimacy of heirs, and as an Emperor, he naturally did the same.

Of course, choosing a crown prince also depended on talent and virtue.

However, a legitimate son could stabilize the court, so he was certainly pleased for the Empress to give birth to more legitimate heirs.

Yet, due to the Empress's family background, the Emperor was also wary. Zhao Jinrui has always been a contradictory person.

Like his favoritism towards Bai Jingxian, at first, he felt looked down upon by the court officials and was not satisfied, thus taking her into the palace.

He was indeed captivated by her beauty, but over time, that fascination waned.

After learning of her pregnancy, Zhao Jinrui actually had some thoughts, but with the outbreak of the incidents in Jiangnan and the rebellion of the Duke of Duan, he became even less fond of those who were overly scheming.

Though she hid it well and her feelings were genuine, that underlying strength in her nature displeased him.

True feelings are indeed true, but they also carry certain motives.

Like... sigh.

The Empress and Zhao Jinrui had been married for many years and understood each other very well. She could clearly feel the Emperor's unusual demeanor today.

"The child is fine and not very restless." The Empress shook her head, understanding, for with such a big belly, how could she truly feel comfortable?

She merely knew better what the Emperor wanted to hear.

She was a wife, not a concubine, so she couldn't exaggerate every little discomfort like those other concubines.

As the pregnancy progressed to the later stages, her body was naturally weary, but she was the Empress, and she bore these burdens herself. Even her husband, the Emperor, was reluctant to hear her complaints.

"Your Majesty, has something happened?" This felt very unusual.

Zhao Jinrui glanced at the Empress and saw the worry on her face; regardless of its truth, it was still pleasing to him at this moment.