I am the champion of palace intrigue, and even the proud prince bows his head in submission.

Chapter 94 can make hands whiter and softer.

Gao Yunzhi picked up a sour jujube from the table, ate it, and patted her stomach with a gentle smile on her lips. "This child is very well-behaved and hasn't bothered me much."

"The doctor also said that this pregnancy is very stable and that the delivery will be smooth."

The imperial physician? Qin Jiuwei frowned upon hearing this.

She doesn't trust the physicians at the Princess's residence, which is now almost entirely managed by Chen Huaizhi.

It's hard to guarantee that he won't bribe the imperial physician and do something underhanded.

"How about we ask the imperial physician to come and take a look? That would put our minds at ease," Qin Jiuwei suggested.

Gao Yunzhi found it a bit troublesome, since the royal physician would take her pulse every day.

She moved her lips, wanting to say something in refusal.

But looking into Qin Jiuwei's bright, sparkling eyes, he just couldn't bring himself to refuse.

Oh well, it's just seeing another doctor, it's nothing.

She turned and ordered, "Go to the palace and fetch a royal physician."

"Please summon Imperial Physician Lin An," Qin Jiuwei continued.

Gao Yunzhi was surprised, "You actually know the imperial physician?"

"We don't really know each other." Qin Jiuwei chuckled. "When Chun-ge was sick a while ago, Imperial Physician Lin came to see him, and he cured him very well."

When this was brought up, Gao Yunzhi asked curiously, "How are your three adopted sons?"

Since she started raising them halfway through life, she was a little worried that they wouldn't get along.

When the child was mentioned, Qin Jiuwei's voice softened, and the corners of her lips curved into a smile.

"They are all excellent children, well-behaved and filial."

"Hearing you say that makes me feel relieved." As she spoke, Gao Yunzhi touched her belly and looked up at her. "I'll be having my own child soon too."

Gao Yunzhi picked up a sour jujube from the table and handed it to Qin Jiuwei, "Would you like to try this sour jujube?"

“This was specially bought for me by Huaizhi yesterday. He really cares about this child. We've been married for three years, but he still treats me the same way he did at the beginning.”

Looking at the happy smile on her face, Qin Jiuwei felt even more bitter and sad.

These sour jujubes... were bought by Chen Huaizhi on his way back to the mansion yesterday after his secret rendezvous with his mistress.

If Yunzhi knew the whole truth, would she still want this child?

Half an hour later.

Lin An removed the handkerchief from Gao Yunzhi's wrist.

"Princess, rest assured, this pregnancy is going very smoothly."

Upon hearing this, Gao Yunzhi turned her head and winked at Qin Jiu, revealing two small dimples on her lips.

"See, I told you so, this pregnancy is going very smoothly."

Qin Jiuwei nodded. She wanted to smile, but found it too difficult.

The happier Yunzhi was, the more suffocated she felt inside.

Qin Jiuwei made an excuse and got up to leave.

But before leaving, he gave Physician Lin a wink.

Physician Lin understood Qin Jiuwei's meaning almost instantly and left the princess's residence shortly after her.

In the carriage.

When facing Lin An, Qin Jiuwei unconsciously reverted to her identity from her previous life, that of Consort De, who held great power in the harem.

"To be honest, how is the Princess's pregnancy going?"

This was the first time Lin An had spoken to the Crown Prince's wife in private, and he was taken aback upon hearing her words.

The way the Crown Prince's wife spoke to him was so familiar, and it even carried a hint of command.

What's even stranger is that I found myself wanting to listen to her without even realizing it.

He replied respectfully, "Your Highness, the Princess's pregnancy is indeed very safe."

"The first three months of danger are over now. As long as we don't do anything too big, we'll be fine."

"Moreover, the eldest princess also took great care of her pregnancy, and the pregnancy was very peaceful."

“If she finds out…” Qin Jiuwei paused, “…some bad news, wouldn’t it affect her and the baby…”

"That depends on what kind of news it is," Physician Lin said immediately.

But seeing Qin Jiuwei's slightly cold expression, he knew this was not the question he should ask, so he changed his mind.

"The eldest princess's pregnancy is stable, so even if her emotions fluctuate greatly, it won't matter."

"If you are really worried about unexpected events, you can prepare an extra bowl of medicine to prevent miscarriage."

Qin Jiuwei nodded, already having made up her mind.

Evening, Qinglan Courtyard.

"Miss, what should we do now?" asked Granny Song.

Qin Jiuwei sighed heavily and gently pressed her throbbing brow with her fingertips.

"It seems that Yunzhi likes and trusts Chen Huaizhi very much. If we tell her the truth directly, I'm afraid she won't believe it."

"Only by letting her see it with her own eyes can she truly give up."

Only by staying away from Chen Huaizhi can Yunzhi be saved...

Fortunately, Yunzhi's pregnancy was stable, which put her at ease.

In this way, she could set up her scheme with peace of mind...

"Miss," Xiaohe said, walking in with a copper basin. "Come and soak your hands, take a rest."

Xiaohe felt that her young mistress had been working very hard lately, not only managing Qinglan Courtyard and taking care of three children, but also worrying about the eldest princess.

So I specially prepared this for her tonight, hoping that she could relax.

Xiao He placed the copper basin on a low stool, at a height that Qin Jiuwei could easily reach.

Qin Jiuwei's gaze fell on the copper basin in front of her, and seeing the milk and rose juice inside, she immediately smiled.

For women in the imperial harem, beauty is a powerful weapon.

Although she had no intention of vying for the emperor's favor at the time, she was inevitably affected to some extent, as the maids in her palace also knew many skincare and beauty methods.

This hand-soaking recipe is one of them.

She wrote it down casually a while ago, never expecting that Xiao He would take it so seriously.

Qin Jiuwei was preoccupied with Yunzhi and wasn't really in the mood for hand-washing, but it was Xiaohe's thoughtful gesture after all.

Seeing that the young lady did not refuse, Xiaohe immediately stepped forward and helped Qin Jiuwei roll up her sleeves.

Qin Jiuwei placed her hands into the basin, and the warm liquid instantly enveloped her fingertips.

The rich fragrance of roses filled her nostrils along with the rising steam.

Qin Jiuwei gradually relaxed and gently moved her fingers in the water.

A moment later, a maid at the door suddenly said respectfully, "Young Master."

Qin Jiuwei looked up and saw Xie Yanli walking towards her in a red official robe.

His posture was as upright as a pine tree, his steps were steady, and the hem of his official robes swayed gently with his steps.

Qin Jiuwei really liked Xie Yanli's appearance in official robes.

She blinked her beautiful peach blossom eyes and called out, "Husband."

Hearing that familiar, melodious voice, Xie Yanli casually replied, "Mm."

They haven't spent much time together lately.

For some reason, the number of official duties assigned to him by the Emperor has increased significantly in the past two days.

By the time he returned to the manor, it was already very late. Qin Jiuwei and the children had already eaten dinner and were resting.

I got back a little earlier today, but I still missed dinner.

He approached and his gaze fell on the bronze basin in front of Qin Jiuwei, where he saw that it was filled with something white.

Xie Yanli's gaze darted back and forth between the copper basin and Qin Jiuwei, his eyebrows raised.

There was a hint of hesitation in his voice, "What is this?"

"My lord, I'm using milk and rose juice to treat my hands. It will make them whiter and softer."

As she spoke, Qin Jiuwei slowly raised her hands, which were immersed in the copper basin.

Xie Yanli's gaze immediately sharpened.