readsfreenovel Is there good news in Chapter 141?
Is there good news in Chapter 141?
"Ah, I see." Wei Dongning felt a warmth spread through her heart. "But I didn't tell you, so how would you know? Besides, sometimes when you're missing something, I can't notice it in time. So, it seems like I'm not very good at it."
Gu Peiyan shook her head: "You've done so much for me, I always feel like I owe you something."
"Then next time if I need anything, I'll definitely tell you first so you can buy it for me?"
"Okay," Gu Peiyan replied firmly.
It looks like they're making an important decision.
Xiao Wu looked at him with a complicated expression: "Right now, I feel like if you slapped Gu Peiyan, he would ask you if your hand hurts first."
"Is it alright? Besides, I can't bring myself to hurt this face."
I was speechless.
When they entered the venue, they found that a large number of people had already gathered there.
Today's event, though called a spring banquet, is more accurately described as a large-scale spring outing and recreational gathering hosted by the royal family.
Hammer ball, pitch-pot, flying flower order...
Whether you prefer lively or quiet activities, you can find a suitable project here.
It also allows the parents of unmarried men and women to get to know each other.
Kill two birds with one stone.
The Empress and the Imperial Concubine, sitting inside the gauze curtains, were talking about something pleasant, and Wei Dongning could clearly see the smiles on their faces even from a distance.
A gentle breeze blows, and you can still see the profile of the Crown Prince's concubine as she pours tea for them.
"The concubine truly lives up to her reputation as the most beautiful woman in the capital. Just one profile of her makes me want to go up and kiss her."
Wei Dongning was thinking this to Xiao Wu in her mind, while outwardly she had to restrain herself from drooling.
“Ningbao, I’ve discovered you’re really a lecherous guy.” Xiao Wu also wiped away some drool: “Because so am I.”
The Crown Prince's concubine, completely unaware that she was being targeted by two "little lecherous devils," only wanted to escape from this place.
After the New Year, the Empress mentioned to her more than once that she should hurry up and have a child.
It was as if she had completely forgotten that the Crown Prince's unmarried wife was her niece.
The concubine felt she really couldn't understand what the Empress was thinking.
Besides, having a child isn't just her responsibility; the Empress always focuses on her alone and keeps emphasizing this.
The concubine put the peach blossom pastry into her mouth in a depressed mood.
"Xinian seems to have a good appetite lately." Consort Wei looked at the nearly empty plate of pastries in front of the concubine and smiled as she pushed her own portion over to her: "Being able to eat is a blessing, eat more."
The Queen also glanced in her direction and noticed something unusual.
Lin Xinian didn't used to love pastries much; they almost always ended up in the Crown Prince's stomach.
It's rare to see her finish more than half a plate like this.
The Empress beckoned to the palace maids behind her and gave them an order in a low voice.
Not long after, a palace maid brought in an imperial physician, who knelt before them and said, "Your humble servant greets Your Highnesses."
Before entering, the imperial physician had already received a reminder from the palace maids, so when facing the three people at the head of the table, he said, "I have come to check on Her Majesty the Empress's pulse."
The Empress stretched out her arm, allowing the imperial physician to examine her.
"Springtime is dry, Your Majesty should drink more water."
"I understand. Since you're here, please take a look at both the Imperial Concubine and the Crown Prince's concubine."
Having spent many years together in the palace, Consort Wei immediately guessed the Empress's thoughts and calmly extended her hand.
"Your subject greets Your Majesty and Consort Wei."
"The Crown Prince is back. Perfect timing. After your mother-in-law, Consort Wei, has finished her examination, I'll have the imperial physician examine you as well. You're so busy every day, I don't know if you can still handle it." The Empress was genuinely concerned about her son's health and very grateful for his timely appearance.
Even if Lin Xinian had any doubts, they would be dispelled.
The Crown Prince nodded and rose to sit next to the concubine.
He raised an eyebrow at the almost empty plate in front of her.
Since Consort Wei and the Crown Prince were both in good health, the imperial physician began to examine the concubine.
His fingers rested on her wrist through the silk scarf, and the imperial physician's expression instantly turned serious.
The crown prince's expression also turned serious.
Lin Xinian also put away the tiger tooth: "I... I'll be alright, won't I?"
The imperial physician had Lin Xinian switch arms and examine them again before solemnly kneeling before everyone.
"Your Majesty, I offer my congratulations. Your Highness, the Crown Prince. The concubine is pregnant."
Lin Xinian didn't hear a word the imperial physician said afterward.
She looked down, disbelievingly touching her still flat stomach, and muttered to herself, "How could this be?"
Neither she nor the crown prince were enthusiastic about this matter, and they only slept together two or three times a month.
What a coincidence that the pulse was diagnosed?
And she's pretty sure her monthly payments are always on time.
And isn't it said that pregnant women often experience food cravings in the early stages of pregnancy?
But she eats and drinks well every day and doesn't seem to have any discomfort.
The Empress and Consort Wei exchanged a knowing look, their smiles carrying a deeper meaning.
The Crown Prince, with a smile in his eyes, reached out and placed his hand on the back of hers, asking the imperial physician if there was anything he needed to be careful about.
"The concubine is in good health and there is nothing wrong with her. She just needs to pay more attention to her diet and rest."
"Very well, I've noted it all down."
Even after the imperial physicians had left, Lin Xinian was still unable to recover from such a shock.
Consort Wei brought the teacup to her lips, her eyes smiling: "This child must be overjoyed. Congratulations to Her Majesty the Empress, you'll soon be a grandmother."
"Don't worry, the second son is getting married soon too."
"Too."
However, Lin Xinian was on the verge of tears. She leaned close to the Crown Prince's ear and whispered, "I was planning to play polo with them. I've already prepared my clothes."
"It was my fault. Please forgive me this once, Consort, for the sake of the child in your womb."
Lin Xinian looked at her stomach with a mournful expression.
Even if she had grievances against the Crown Prince, she dared not voice them in front of the Empress at this time.
Before they even reached the vicinity of the tent, Xiao Wu had already told Wei Dongning what had happened there.
After listening, Wei Dongning pondered for a moment: "Could this be the Crown Prince's way of not marrying the Jiang family's young lady?"
"It seems unlikely at the moment. At least so far, they haven't discussed this topic."
"It'd better not be, otherwise I'll really think I misjudged him," Wei Dongning thought to herself.
Gu Peiyan noticed that the person beside her seemed to be looking in the direction of the gauze curtain, so she looked in the same direction but didn't find anything unusual. She asked in confusion, "What are you looking at?"
"It's nothing," Wei Dongning said, turning her gaze away. "I just wanted to see what everyone was doing."
"I noticed the Fang family's carriage was already parked outside, so I reckon Fang Zirui and his wife should have arrived by now. After we've finished paying our respects to Her Majesty the Empress and the others, shall we go and spend some time with Fang Zirui and his wife?"