The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

Xu Keke shook his head gently and said with a comforting smile.

"Don't worry, mother. I'm fine. I was just a little frightened and vomited for a while, but I'm much better now."

The Second Madam patted Xu Ke's hand and scolded him.

"You kid, you always report good news but not bad news."

As he spoke, he turned to look at Aunt Ding beside him.

"Mammy, bring the things up."

Nanny Ding hurriedly handed over the box in her hand.

The second wife took it and opened it, revealing an exquisite gold-inlaid jade hairpin.

"This is something that mother found especially for you. I gave it to you, my dear girl, to calm her down."

Xu Ke felt warm in his heart.

Every time her mother came to see her, she would not come empty-handed, saying that it was to calm her down, but in fact she was just looking for an excuse to give her something.

Now that she has countless assets under her name, how could she be short of these gold and silver jewelry?

What is rare is the mother's unconditional love for her daughter.

"Thank you, mother."

Xu Keke hugged the second wife and hesitated whether to tell her the news of her pregnancy.

It’s not that I don’t trust her, it’s just that the Second Madam found out.

I'm afraid they will continue to send her various precious medicinal herbs for nourishment...

Ahem, plus the Second Madam’s tendency to show off.

Maybe I’ll tell Aunt Xie the next day.

Then, they would also send themselves various supplements...

It’s better not to tell the mother in a hurry, wait until the fetus is firmly seated!

At this time, Aunt Ding came over and said with a smile.

"Miss, you and Madam should stop standing and talking. I will go talk to Dingdang and the others."

Xu Ke smiled and nodded, then pulled the second wife to sit down together.

"Mother, please take a seat. Let's have dinner at the palace today."

This time, the second wife did not refuse. After agreeing with a smile, the mother and daughter said a lot of sweet words to each other.

Talking about the eldest sister, Xuanyundu's child is so well-behaved that he sleeps all day and doesn't disturb his mother.

He also talked about how the second master was doing smoothly in the Imperial College.

And my younger brother Xu Chaoran is studying very hard in school...

In short, it was all good news, and Xu Ke was particularly satisfied to hear it.

He secretly thought that he had finally changed the original owner's life.

I haven't let down the original owner's words "please treat me well", right?

What Nanny Ding said to Dingdang and Anxiang was nothing more than reminding them how to serve the young lady well.

Dingdang and Anxiang have heard these words over and over again countless times.

Every time they would nod in agreement obediently, and would not let them go until Aunt Ding said she was tired.

After having dinner at the palace, the second wife left the palace with Nanny Ding.

Xu Keke and the two maids relaxed.

After discussing it, they decided that they had all tacitly concealed the fact that Xu Ke was pregnant from each other.

The master and servant are truly of one mind.

As soon as they returned to Jinyun Palace, Chief Steward Yao and Nanny Wang came over to pay their respects to the princess.

Please allow them to take a seat.

Nanny Wang spoke first.

"Princess, I would like to go to the palace tomorrow to pay my respects to the Grand Empress Dowager and inform her of your pregnancy with the prince's child, so that she can be happy. Do you think this is feasible?"

Xu Keke brushed his sleeves and smiled.

"Madam, just go and tell the Grand Empress Dowager. I'm sure she'll be happy to hear it and will help me keep it a secret.

Also, tell the Grand Empress Dowager not to give any rewards, and to wait until the prince returns to the capital to discuss everything."

Nanny Wang nodded repeatedly.

"I will also inform the Grand Empress Dowager that since the princess is pregnant, I will no longer go to the palace to pay my respects to the Grand Empress Dowager every month. I believe the Grand Empress Dowager will understand."

Xu Ke nodded in satisfaction and turned to look at Manager Yao.

Manager Yao said hurriedly and respectfully.

"Princess, I feel that such a great event should be reported to His Majesty immediately. How about you write a letter and I will arrange for someone to deliver it to His Majesty tomorrow?"

Xu Keke had thought about this in the afternoon.

She was pregnant with the prince's child, and as the child's biological father, Chu Musheng should naturally know it first.

But now Chu Musheng is at the northern border, facing the war with the Northern Di.

Will the news that she is pregnant affect his performance in military strategy?

Xu Ke frowned slightly and thought for a moment, still undecided.

"Master Yao, I need to reconsider this matter. The prince is busy at the front lines, and I'm worried this news will disturb his mind."

Manager Yao and Nanny Wang looked at each other and continued.

“Your Highness has been very thoughtful. It is true that the prince is fighting on the front lines, and this news may distract him.

But if the prince knew he had a son, he might be more motivated to defend his country and return victorious soon."

Xu Ke nodded slightly.

"What you said, Chief Steward Yao, does make sense. Let me think about it again."

The room fell silent for a moment, and Xu Ke was feeling extremely conflicted.

I had originally thought of giving Chu Musheng a surprise. When the prince came back and saw my bulging waist and abdomen, would he be shocked?

Never mind, it’s a surprise to inform him now, but I can’t see it with my own eyes.

But if we don’t inform them in time, Chu Mucheng might blame Manager Yao and the others when he comes back.

After a while, she seemed to have made up her mind and gave the order.

"Dingdang, go prepare the pen, ink, paper, and inkstone. I will write a letter right away."

Manager Yao showed a delighted look on his face, and he and Nanny Wang sat in the main hall waiting.

Xu Ke walked into the side room, and Dingdang and Anxiang had already prepared pen and ink for her.

Picking up the pen, Xu Ke could write down all the thoughts in his heart and the good news of pregnancy, with each word full of affection and expectation.

After finishing the letter, she carefully folded the paper and put it into the envelope.

He returned to the main hall and handed the letter to Chief Steward Yao.

"Butler Yao, please ensure this letter is delivered safely to the prince."

Manager Yao took the letter with both hands and replied solemnly.

"Don't worry, Princess. I will definitely fulfill my mission."

After Manager Yao and Nanny Wang left, Xu Ke gently stroked her belly, which had not yet shown any signs of pregnancy.

Imagine what Chu Musheng would look like when he finds out that she is pregnant.

Alas! These damned Northern Di people provoked a war for no reason.

I curse them to suffer a crushing defeat in this battle.

The next day, Nanny Wang rode the palace's carriage into the palace.

Chief Steward Yao arranged for An Ba to go to the northern border to deliver a letter to the prince.

As a result, before An Ba even stepped out of the palace gate, he bumped into An Jiu who was rushing back.

When Manager Yao saw it, he was delighted.

"An Jiu, you came back from the northern border so quickly. How is the prince over there?"

An Jiu was wearing a nightgown, covered in dust and looked as miserable as a beggar.

He bowed to Manager Yao.

"General Manager Yao, I have fulfilled my duty and have delivered the princess's letter to the prince. The prince is in the northern military camp and is doing well!"

Manager Yao was relieved to hear this.

"That's good, that's good! If the princess knew that the prince was safe, she would be relieved. By the way, does the prince have any other instructions?"

Manager Yao asked anxiously.

An Jiu glanced at An Ba and replied.

“The prince said that the war in the north is tense, but everything is under control, so there is no need for us to worry.

He also specifically instructed me to take good care of the princess, and asked me to bring back a letter for her.