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Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage

Jiang Ning limped out of her quarters one day and entered the Jiang family's second courtyard, just as the Emperor was selecting a concubine for Prince Yu.  Noble ladies from high-ranking families put in their best efforts to participate in the selection, but the flower fell on Jiang Ning, who was merely there to watch the spectacle.  Jiang Ning was confused. She dared not let Prince Yu be a scapegoat, so she tried every possible way to tell everyone she was pregnant. However, no one believed her.  When she vomited after eating, they laughed at her for feigning illness. When she felt tired, they laughed at her for pretending to be delicate. When her belly grew larger, they laughed at her for overeating.  When Jiang Ning wanted a doctor's confirmation, all eighteen doctors she consulted had the same opinion: "You're just eating too much!" The fifth prince, Prince Yu, was a dashing and handsome young man. He exuded an air of sophistication and regal beauty. This was how the common people of Chang'an City typically described him.  But the real Prince Yu was cold and ruthless, using women without any emotional attachment.  He knew that the second madam of the Jiang family was the Emperor's secret love, and he also knew that the daughter recently brought back by the Jiang family looked exactly like the second madam in her youth.  So, even though the girl had a limp, he still tossed the embroidered flower in his hand into her lap. After their marriage, he knew she was just a pawn. But for the sake of the throne, he had to pretend to cherish her even though he detested her, until...

Gongsun Xiaoyue · 综合
分數不夠
1013 Chs

Chapter 701: Serving in the Bedroom

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, no one preferred to spoil the festive mood.

Regardless of any usual disagreements, they were cast aside as they sipped tea and exchanged pleasantries, and the Phoenix Blessing Palace exuded an air of peace and merriment.

The children quickly grew restless and dashed outside to play.

Jiang Ning felt uneasy.

After all, this was not the East Palace.

Seeing her repeatedly eyeing the outdoors with worry for the children, Huang Ying reassured her, "Chunlai and Xiaoman are with them, and Gucheng as well. Don't worry, Master."

That was a fair point.

Xiaoman was straightforward and strong. She did not hesitate to protect the young Princes from anyone.

In her heart, within this palace, aside from Jiang Ning, even the words of the Crown Prince had no significant weight.

Although Gucheng was formidable, he wasn't what one might call a "typical person". He saw his sole duty as ensuring Jiang Ning's safety.

As for the others, he couldn't care less.