My sister became the empress, but I'm still growing vegetables and raising chickens

Chapter 425 Song Yin is Pregnant Again

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The younger sister nodded: "Yes, my sister is very good at growing vegetables, flowers and raising poultry. Other gardeners take good care of their plants and only six or seven out of ten survive, but she can grow nine out of ten."

"Your sister is truly remarkable." The Emperor laughed, but in his heart he was not quite convinced, thinking that his Wan'er had not seen her family for too long, which was why she thought that way.

By the end of July, everything in the Prince Xian's residence remained as usual. Although Gui Shan was out of favor, she still maintained the proper decorum, and she continued to manage all the household affairs.

This place is not as good as the Eastern Palace, where everything is handled by the Imperial Household Department, while in the Prince's Mansion, Guishan has to do everything herself, big or small.

Adding to the trouble caused by Zuo Hesan and Wu, Gui Shan was really at her wits' end.

The maidservant was indignant on her behalf: "The prince hasn't come to the princess's courtyard for so long, and the left concubine is still making a fuss, demanding that the princess let the prince go to her courtyard?"

After saying that, he realized he had said something wrong. Wouldn't that imply that the princess was not favored?

Gui Shan waved her hand: "Alright, have you put away all the pairs for today?"

“It’s all put away, but there’s one thing: Consort Hu said she’s going to accompany the Prince out of the mansion to a banquet, so she needs to get new clothes and accessories.”

The maid was fuming. Although Consort Hu didn't cause trouble in front of the Princess, every time she sent someone to deliver a message, it was clearly to show off her favor with the Princess.

So what if she's favored? She's still just a concubine. It's fortunate that the princess is magnanimous and doesn't hold a grudge; otherwise, how could she be so favored?

After hearing this, Gui Shan was stunned for a moment before saying, "Make arrangements for her."

The maid asked, "But is this concubine overstepping her bounds? Is the Princess just going to let her do as she pleases?"

"Go do it."

Gui Shan smiled bitterly to herself. How could she be a princess? She was just a servant of the prince. Even a shrewd woman like Consort Hu, upon learning that Consort Wan was pregnant, did not try to leave the palace but instead took the initiative to curry favor with the prince.

This only shows that what she wants is extraordinary.

First, it's uncertain how long she can remain a princess. What path should she take in the future?

Gui Shan was confused and didn't know what to do.

Just then, the maidservant hurried back and whispered, "Your Highness, Miss Song Yin's maidservant has come to invite you."

"It's so late, what happened to Song Yin?"

Without hesitation, Gui Shan put on her clothes and went to the inner study.

Since Hu Manman gained favor, the Prince Xian has stopped coming here, and the inner study has become Song Yin's place.

Gui Shan had considered proposing that Song Yin become the prince's concubine, but Song Yin shook her head and refused, saying that as things were, she was no different from a concubine.

The mistress was kind and never mistreated her. She was also concerned about her health and would send her various tonics from time to time.

The maids serving her were the same ones the Prince Xian had given her before. Although there were only two, she was used to being alone and didn't find it uncomfortable.

Moreover, it was more free than being a concubine.

So, Guishan went with her.

Gui Shan went into the inner room and found the doctor had come in and was taking Song Yin's pulse.

A short while later, he turned back and bowed to Gui Shan: "Congratulations, Your Highness, Miss Song Yin is pregnant."

Gui Shan's eyelids twitched. She gave the doctor and maids a tip and told them to leave first before looking at Song Yin.

"You lost a child before, and now you're pregnant again? How can you be so foolish as to disregard your own health? Even if you're favored, is it so hard for you to ask me for a contraceptive soup?"

Song Yin smiled slightly and stroked her lower abdomen: "I knew it was coming, and I couldn't wait for it to come."

Gui Shan had initially thought that the Prince Xian had forced her to do this and that she had no choice but to comply. Now that she heard that it was her own choice, she was even more displeased.

"If you want a child, when can't you have one? Once you've recovered, given the King's affection for you, he will surely give you a child."

Even though the Prince Xian was flawed in every way, Gui Shan knew that his feelings for Song Yin were special, and that the Prince Xian longed to have a child with Song Yin.

Song Yin gently shook her head: "Your Highness, I invited you here to tell you... I'm afraid this child will have to be entrusted to you."

Gui Shan gently scolded, "Don't talk about the future. I can't fathom the Prince's thoughts. It's still unknown whether this child will be placed in my name in the future. Let's take care of the present first. You should rest and recover well and not do anything reckless."

She didn't send anyone to inform the Prince Xian. Everyone here was under the Prince Xian's control, so there was no need for her to send anyone to tell him. The Prince Xian would know about Song Yin's pregnancy on his own.

However, by the time the news reached the Prince Xian, Hu Manman already knew about it.

She persisted, "Your Highness promised me that your eldest son would definitely come from my womb."

The wise king pondered for a moment: "Perhaps it's a daughter."

"What if it's a boy?" Hu Manman stared wide-eyed. "We'll be able to tell the sex in about five months. If we find out it's a boy then, Song Yin will be the one who suffers."

The wise prince pondered for a moment. Even though he had angered Song Yin, he was still happy to learn that Song Yin had a child.

His first child was lost in a daze, but God gave him another one so quickly—his child with Song Yin, the child he had always longed for.

How could he bear to throw it away?

Seeing this, Hu Manman's face also darkened. She could be gentle and considerate, but that didn't mean she was a stoic person.

Besides, if she tolerates this situation now, what will she do if Song Yin really produces an illegitimate eldest son in the future?

On crucial matters, there must be no compromise.

Hu Manman said slowly and deliberately, "Consort Wan's pregnancy is very stable, and I also know that the Zichen Palace is full of hibiscus flowers that Si Muyan sent to the palace..."

The wise prince remained unmoved. He knew this and was certain that Consort Wan's pregnancy would not last long, which was why he did not intend to do as Hu Manman suggested.

After all, he is a prince, the future ruler, how can he be controlled by others?

Hu Manman laughed: "If I have a way to make her child die silently, I naturally also have a way to make her child live."

"How dare you!" the wise king shouted angrily.

Hu Manman glared at him angrily: "It was Your Highness who went back on your word first!"

Suppressing his anger, the wise king said after a long while, "Give me some time."

Hu Manman did not urge him, but went to the dressing table to do her makeup: "Only five days. If she is still pregnant within five days, Your Highness, please do not blame me for not considering our marital relationship."

The wise king clenched his fist.

Hu Manman continued, "I know Your Highness has feelings for her and will not do anything to her. After I give birth to the eldest son, Your Highness and she can have as many children as they want."

The wise king released his grip. Yes, once the situation stabilizes, he and Ayin can have as many children as they want, and he will definitely take good care of Ayin's children.

For several days in a row, the Prince Xian stayed with Song Yin. He held Song Yin in his arms and reached out to stroke her lower abdomen, as if he could already feel the baby's movements.

Every day, the doctor would deliver the medicine to help with the pregnancy, and the wise king would personally feed it to Song Yin.

Song Yin was very satisfied and asked, "Your Highness has been with me day and night. Won't the Princess and Consorts be unhappy?"

"I only wish to be with you; there's no need to care about them."

(Author's Note: I still can't write that part, so I'll just write it here. Starting today, I'll be updating three times a day, one chapter each at 6:00 AM, 6:05 AM, and 6:01 AM. Thank you to all my little angels who have been supporting me, I love you all!)