Chapter 26

After spending a night of spring breeze in the palace with Yin Jiuqing on June 12th, my monthly period never came.

Thinking back to what Xiaotao said about me becoming increasingly lethargic lately, I began to feel a vague sense of panic.

I barely slept that night, torn between worry and anxiety, but in the end, all those emotions transformed into overwhelming joy.

There is nothing in this world that truly belongs to me. If I am really pregnant, then the little one in my belly will be my only family, someone who will belong to me completely, loving me for no reason at all.

I secretly went to the medical clinic. When the white-bearded old doctor told me I was indeed pregnant, I nearly burst into tears.

What a happiness that is! I was intoxicated by wave after wave of joy, as if my dim life suddenly became bright.

It was as if, after walking alone for so long, the heavens suddenly told you that you would no longer be alone, that someone would love you unconditionally.

I was both excited and thrilled. I truly wanted this child-I had to have this child.

At night, I would move a small stool and sit under the Osmanthus Tree in the courtyard, gently touching my belly and talking to myself.

His father is handsome, and his mother is beautiful. No matter if the child is a boy or a girl, their looks will surely surpass others.

His father is the Crown Prince, so no one would dare bully him; and I am strong-willed, I will never leave early like my mother did. I will always stay by his side and never let anyone hurt him.

Soon, I ran into another problem. This child came about in such a vague and unclear way. If I keep the child, it will be direct evidence of Yin Jiuqing’s moral failing, a glaring stain on his path to the throne. With his personality, would he agree to let me keep this child?

I made up my mind in secret: for now, I cannot tell Yin Jiuqing about this, nor let anyone know of the child’s existence.