The Legend of Concubine Su

In the deepest recesses of the magnificent and splendid princess residence, brilliant sunlight, like fine strands of golden thread, filtered through the intricate and exquisitely crafted window lattices, casting a speckled light. These scattered specks of light reflected upon Princess Xingrou's gentle and charming face, as if carved from fine jade, adding a touch of softness and warmth to her already elegant and refined features.

At that moment, Princess Xingrou sat at a pearwood table, intricately carved and ornately carved. A dazzling array of exquisite pastries lay spread out on the table, like a dazzling rainbow of colors. They emanated a captivating aroma, like delicacies from heaven, making one's mouth water. Each pastry appeared exquisitely crafted and unique, seemingly embodying the countless efforts and wisdom of the imperial chefs. They were truly rare artistic treasures, a source of awe.

However, in the midst of such a peaceful and tranquil afternoon, a sudden retching sound suddenly shattered the surrounding tranquility, causing Princess Xingrou's beautiful eyebrows to involuntarily show a hint of sadness.

Seeing this, the maids gathered quickly, each one drawn by an invisible force. Their beautiful faces were filled with anxiety and worry, as if the slightest discomfort from the princess would become an extremely sharp sword, piercing their hearts and causing endless pain.

Their voices were like the gentlest spring breeze, tinged with anxiety, carefully caressing the princess's ears, trying to clear away the haze in her heart: "Princess, please be alright! Are you feeling unwell? Is there anything we servants can do for you?"

Princess Xingrou shook her head slightly, her willow-like eyebrows furrowed tightly, and a flicker of confusion and fear flashed across her eyes. She muttered to herself, almost inaudibly, "I don't know what's going on, but I suddenly feel like my stomach is churning and I feel like vomiting. This feeling is so strange." Her words betrayed an indescribable sense of fragility and powerlessness, like a thin layer of frost, quietly covering the surrounding atmosphere and making the entire space seem heavy.

At this critical moment, like a gust of wind and rain, a tall and imposing figure burst into the princess's residence at lightning speed. This man was none other than the battle-hardened and formidable General Bai Yuan! He had been patrolling outside the residence, but upon hearing the news that the princess was ill, he unhesitatingly abandoned all his busy schedules and rushed in, anxious and worried.

At that moment, his deep, resolute eyes were filled with endless pity and worry, as if even the slightest discomfort from the princess would transform into an incredibly sharp blade, mercilessly piercing his burning heart. He decisively barked orders to the maids around him, "Quick, quick, quick! Summon the imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital immediately! Her Royal Highness's health and well-being cannot be compromised!" His words were sonorous and resounding, imbued with unquestionable authority and a sense of urgency that made the maids present dare not slack off.

Immediately, General Bai Yuan bent down without hesitation and gently lifted Princess Xingrou into his arms. His movements were gentle yet firm, as if he were holding the most precious treasure in the world. He carefully carried the princess into the palace, each step extremely steady and powerful, fearing that the slightest bump would worsen the princess's discomfort. In his arms, Princess Xingrou felt an unprecedented sense of security and warmth.

Soon after, the imperial physician hurried to the princess's residence. His expression was grave, and he walked with heavy, determined steps toward the beautiful and noble princess. Each step seemed to carry a heavy burden, yet was also filled with anticipation and anxiety for the unknown outcome. Finally, he reached the princess, carefully extended his fingers, gently placed them on her wrist, as delicate as mutton-fat jade, and began to concentrate on taking her pulse.

Time ticked by, and a suffocating silence filled the room. Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the imperial physician, afraid to miss even the slightest change in his expression. As everyone waited anxiously, the imperial physician's tense face suddenly relaxed, a look of uncontrollable joy crossing his features.

Then, he whipped his head around, his gaze sweeping from Princess Xingrou to General Bai Yuan in turn. His eyes sparkled with excitement, and in a loud, trembling voice, he declared, "Congratulations, Princess! Congratulations, General! The Princess is pregnant! This is a great joy, a blessing for the nation!" Before he'd even finished speaking, the room erupted in jubilation. Everyone's faces lit up, congratulating each other, their joy evident. The news resonated through the princess's residence like a spring thunderclap. The maids beamed, sharing the exciting news. Princess Xingrou and General Bai Yuan smiled at each other, their eyes gleaming with happiness and anticipation. In that moment, they knew a new life was about to be born into their world, bringing endless joy and hope to their future.

In order to share this joyful news with the Emperor as soon as possible, so that he could also share in the joy and happiness, Princess Xingrou immediately took out her brush, inkstone, and paper and began to write a letter. Her strokes were smooth and powerful, and each word contained deep emotion and respect. On the letter with beautiful handwriting and the fragrance of ink, she wrote lightly: "Dear father! Xingrou is now pregnant. It won't be long before you will have a grandson and become a grandfather! I hope your father will not worry too much. Since Xingrou and the general got married, they have respected each other and gotten along very harmoniously. We both care for each other, support each other, and look forward to the birth of this little life with joy and expectation. I sincerely pray that your father will be in good health, have endless blessings, and be able to enjoy the family happiness with my mother and spend a good time together." Between the lines of this letter, not only did she convey to the emperor the great joy of Princess Xingrou's pregnancy, but she also vividly demonstrated her sincere and deep respect and love for the emperor and her beautiful and sincere wishes.