What?
Consort Zhuang did not immediately understand what Yan Zixuan meant.
The hand Yan Zixuan held within his sleeve slowly clenched as he gently said, "Mother Consort, when I saw Yu’er today, I heard her say she was pregnant..."
"What?"
"How could that be?!"
Consort Zhuang exclaimed, then her face lit up with joy, "This is good news."
"Currently, the mourning period for the late emperor isn’t over. Although the Emperor didn’t take a wife nor have any offspring while the late Emperor was alive, the elder ministers of the court have already said that only six months of mourning are necessary. Now, with less than two months left, if news of Li Yuyu’s pregnancy comes out, it won’t be good for the Emperor."
Yan Zixuan felt inexplicably troubled upon hearing this.
"Mother Consort, are you sure about this? Perhaps I misheard."
"This..." Consort Zhuang hesitated, "The Emperor goes to either Cining Palace to pay respects or visits Li Yuyu in the harem. You know, Yu’er is already Lady Xiu. If she wasn’t pregnant, why would the Emperor promote her so quickly?"
"She truly..." Yan Zixuan’s face turned pale, feeling a stabbing pain in his heart.
Consort Zhuang didn’t catch what Yan Zixuan said, and was about to ask.
"Mother Consort, I just remembered I have some matters to attend to, I will take my leave." Yan Zixuan said, leaving Jingxiang Palace with a less than pleasant expression.
Consort Zhuang instinctively took a few steps after him but could no longer see Yan Zixuan’s figure.
"What’s wrong with Xuan’er?" Consort Zhuang asked with a frown, holding onto the door frame.
Aunt Wei came to support Consort Zhuang, "The Prince has many intricate matters, Imperial Concubine shouldn’t overthink."
"Ah, I’m not overthinking, I just felt Xuan’er was acting a bit strange, but it’s nothing. Xuan’er is a child with his own thoughts, I’m just worrying blindly." Consort Zhuang said, as Aunt Wei helped her sit on the Imperial Concubine’s Couch.
"Have you heard about Yu’er being pregnant?"
"Though we have people in Luaxin Pavilion, only Feng Yin and Hua Yin can get close to Li Xiurong, who can’t spy on anything private."
Consort Zhuang appeared worried, constantly sensing something strange from Beauty Qing to Li Yuyu.
Aunt Wei massaged Consort Zhuang, "Should I approach Beauty Qing?"
"It’s too conspicuous now, let’s wait a bit longer."
Aunt Wei understood, "Yes, I will assign someone to keep a closer watch."
Consort Zhuang waved her hand slightly tired out after drinking tea.
Aunt Wei retreated.
Meanwhile, Yan Zixuan left Jingxiang Palace and headed straight to Luaxin Pavilion, only to find it empty.
"Prince, Lady Xiu is currently at Yao Hua Palace."
Chi Gu emerged from the shadows, speaking in a deep voice.
Yan Zixuan then intended to go to Yao Hua Palace.
Chi Gu moved forward, kneeling on the ground and blocked Yan Zixuan’s path, "Prince, the Emperor is currently at Yao Hua Palace."
"Just because the Emperor is there, does it mean I cannot go?" Yan Zixuan’s face changed, he spoke coldly.
"Prince, please calm down." Chi Gu lowered his head, kneeling on one knee on the ground, but still blocked Yan Zixuan’s path and refused to move.
Yan Zixuan took a deep breath, gradually calming down, "Step aside."
Upon hearing this, Chi Gu got up silently and quickly concealed himself.
Yan Zixuan stood quietly outside Luaxin Pavilion, looking at the tranquil courtyard, and after a long time, found his voice again, "Investigate, I must know if Yu’er is really pregnant..."
He took a breath, a faint coldness surfaced in his dark eyes, "Better if not, if so, then let it be no more!"
Following Yan Zixuan, Chi Jin understood the meaning of these words, his eyes slightly quivered as he lowered his head and respectfully responded, "Yes."
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