Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage

She thought of what she had just said.

She said, she would stick up for her own people.

So, would the Princess Consort help her contend with the Empress, help her protect her child if she chose to side with her?

Before giving birth, she had held many thoughts.

She even envisioned herself someday reaching the pinnacle of power.

But after she gave birth to the child, looking at the delicate and tender little one, her heart began to soften.

She thought, what does power matter?

As long as she does not fight for it and raises her child well, letting the Sixth Imperial Prince live a carefree life as a prince, and she a grand concubine, they would still have more than enough honor and wealth.

Isn’t that nice?

As long as she could be with her child.

She was willing to do anything.

However, she could not refuse the current demands of Her Highness the Empress.

“I am very grateful for Your Highness’s kindness, but the child has just been born, perhaps in a few days…” Concubine Yu made a weak attempt to object.

“You should focus on your recovery. I have already prepared two clean wet nurses for the Sixth Imperial Prince. They will definitely raise him to be healthy and chubby.”

The Empress completely ignored her objection and ordered someone to take the child away.

Concubine Yu was both angry and anxious.

She ignored her weakness from childbirth and went to Crystal Frost Hall to see the Emperor.

However, the Emperor had fallen ill.

The Emperor was already in poor health, and he had forced himself to stay awake all night in worry for Concubine Yu giving birth. He had caught a cold as a result.

He simply collapsed.

Upon hearing this, Her Highness the Empress was greatly concerned and knew of Concubine Yu’s intentions.

Since she was the Empress, she ordered the other concubines to take turns tending to the Emperor’s illness at Crystal Frost Hall.

She didn’t give Concubine Yu any chance to see the Emperor.

Concubine Yu knelt outside Crystal Frost Hall and cried for a long time. Due to her weakness post-childbirth, she eventually fainted.

It was the Crown Prince who happened to pass by and ordered for her to be taken back to her quarters.

When Concubine Yu woke up, she realized that she had no hope of reclaiming her child on her own.

And she couldn’t rely on the Emperor either.

The Emperor was sick, and everyone by his side was the Empress’s people.

Concubine Yu decisively decided to go to the East Palace.

She was bundled up tightly, forcing her weak body to go to the East Palace to see the Princess Consort.

Jiang Ning immediately understood her intention.

She had Huang Ying usher Concubine Yu in, chuckling, “Concubine Yu, you’re supposed to be resting after childbirth. With the heavy snow outside, it isn’t good for you to move about.”

Concubine Yu took off her hood, and with tear-stained eyes, directly knelt down in front of Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning hurriedly helped her up, “Concubine Yu, you’re my elder, this is too much. If you’re in any trouble, please say it.”

“Princess Consort, please help me. I am willing to do anything,” Concubine Yu wept, “My child has been taken away by Her Highness the Empress. As a concubine, why can’t I raise my child myself? I can’t even get an audience with the Emperor…”

Jiang Ning laughed, “Concubine Yu, there’s no need to worry. Yesterday I saw the Sixth Imperial Prince at Her Highness the Empress’s quarters, he’s plump and well taken care of.”

“But I can’t see my child. It’s like a knife to my heart!”

“Having Her Highness the Empress bring up the Sixth Imperial Prince isn’t a bad thing, after all, it would ensure a more esteemed status for him in future. Don’t you agree, Concubine Yu?”

Concubine Yu shook her head, “I don’t care about any of that, I don’t want power or prestige, I just want my child.”

“Is that so?”

“Princess Consort, rest assured, from now on, I will live peacefully with my child and never harbor any ill intentions. The Crown Prince is virtuous and loved by the people. The Sixth Imperial Prince will surely be a good support to the Crown Prince in the future.”