The princess regretted it.

Ziyun thought for a moment, then finally spoke: "Princess, Han Shuang is straightforward. If she has done anything wrong, please forgive her. Otherwise, I will take her down and teach her a lesson so that she will be more cautious in the future."

"Hmm?" Jin An frowned slightly, not understanding what Ziyun was saying. "What? What did Han Shuang do?" She asked, turning to look at Han Shuang. Seeing Han Shuang's dejected, pitiful, and self-blaming look, Jin An couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Han Shuang, what's wrong with you?"

When Han Shuang heard Jin An calling her name, she quickly walked up to Jin An with two big strides, knelt down with a plop, and said in a voice full of guilt: "Princess, it was I who acted on my own initiative and disrupted your plan, causing you to make two empty trips tonight. I really shouldn't have stopped you from delivering the soup first. If I hadn't acted so recklessly, your two trips wouldn't have been in vain. It's all my fault. Please punish me." As she spoke, Han Shuang lowered her head, her eyes slightly red, and her heart was full of regret for her behavior.

After hearing Han Shuang's words, Jin An blinked as she looked at Han Shuang kneeling before her. She tried to hold back her laughter, but when she couldn't, she burst out laughing, her entire body trembling slightly. Pointing at Han Shuang, she said, "You, get up! This isn't a big deal, why should you be so self-blaming and kneeling like this? It's just that you didn't run into our father. It's not a serious matter."

Han Shuang, however, remained kneeling and refused to get up. She said sincerely, "But I have made the princess angry. It is my fault. Please punish me, princess."

Jin An tried hard to suppress his laughter, stood up and went forward to help her up, saying softly, "Get up, silly girl, I'm not angry. I was just wondering where my father might have gone. Besides, you asked me to eat first because it was for my health. How could I not know your feelings? How could I be angry with you?"

Han Shuang looked up at Jin An, and seeing the smile on his face and eyes, he knew that he had misunderstood. He felt relieved and smiled foolishly.

Ziyun also covered her mouth and laughed secretly. The whole room was filled with a relaxed and happy atmosphere.

As expected, Changsun Hongze quietly made his way to Concubine Chun's courtyard. Now, he wasn't just coming late at night; he was even sharing dinner there with Concubine Chun. He'd already eaten elsewhere, yet he'd come here to eat more with Concubine Chun. Eunuch Fuquan couldn't understand this, wondering what the emperor's behavior was. Why was he acting like such a brat?

If Changsun Hongze knew what Eunuch Fuquan was thinking, he would definitely sneer in disdain, thinking to himself: You old boy, you know shit! He felt extremely relaxed and comfortable during the time he spent with Concubine Chun. Concubine Chun only cared about whether he was tired, whether he was working hard, or whether he was happy. He came and went secretly, and neither promoted her position, nor did he receive any rewards from Jin'an, but she did not show the slightest dissatisfaction or unhappiness. Her purity and indifference made Changsun Hongze feel more and more precious, and it also allowed him to find a peaceful spiritual harbor in this complicated imperial palace. He enjoyed every moment with Concubine Chun, as if forgetting all his worries and pressures. And this feeling was something he had never experienced with other concubines.

Just like now, Concubine Chun kept picking up food for herself and advised softly, "Your Majesty has to deal with so many government affairs every day. Don't be too strict with yourself with meals. You should eat more and take care of your body." Her eyes were full of concern and worry.

Changsun Hongze looked at the bowl piled high with dishes, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. In this palace, everyone was obsessed with power and gain, but Concubine Chun was the only one who cared only about his health and well-being. This kind of relationship had never existed even when he was with Zi Tong. It was somewhat similar to the way ordinary couples interacted with each other when he first saw them outside the palace. This feeling was new and heartwarming to him.

He smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry, my beloved. I will take care of myself." He picked up a piece of food and put it in his mouth, savoring the warmth and care. Concubine Chun watched Changsun Hongze eat happily and a gratified smile appeared on her face.

Seeing Concubine Chun's heart and eyes full of him, Changsun Hongze didn't know what to think. He picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of fish and put it on Concubine Chun's plate, and said gently, "You eat too."

Concubine Chun was flattered. Her eyes widened as she stared at the fish on the plate, and she was a little overwhelmed. After a moment, she finally reacted and quickly stood up and saluted, her voice tinged with excitement: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward."

Changsun Hongze waved his hand slightly, motioning her to sit down, and said, "No need to be so polite, eat quickly."

After Concubine Chun sat down, she carefully picked up the fish and put it into her mouth. Unexpectedly, the fish, which usually tasted so delicious, had a strong fishy smell today. She tried to suppress the discomfort in her stomach and the urge to vomit, forcing a smile on her face as she said, "The food your majesty picked up just tastes different."

Changsun Hongze looked at Concubine Chun and thought she was shy, so he didn't think much about it and continued to eat his meal.

As Concubine Chun ate, she quietly observed Changsun Hongze's expression, fearing he might notice something was wrong with her. She silently prayed that the nausea would pass quickly, so that His Majesty wouldn't notice her discomfort.

However, the churning in her stomach became more and more intense, and she could no longer bear it. She quickly stood up, covered her mouth and ran to the side hall. Gancao hurriedly followed her.

Seeing this, Changsun Hongze's heart tightened. He quickly put down his chopsticks and followed. He saw Concubine Chun in the side hall, holding a spittoon and vomiting non-stop, her face pale. Gancao was anxiously rubbing her back. His face suddenly changed, and he asked anxiously with concern: "My beloved, what's wrong with you? Where do you feel uncomfortable?"

Concubine Chun vomited for a while before she said weakly, "Your Majesty, I'm fine. I probably ate too fast just now and my stomach is a little uncomfortable."

Changsun Hongze frowned, not caring to hide his face at this moment. He ordered Fuquan, "Quickly call the imperial physician."

Concubine Chun thought the Emperor had come here without alerting anyone else, and if the Imperial Physician were to be summoned, the situation would be exposed, so she hurried to stop him. But Changsun Hongze stepped forward, picked her up, walked to the inner room, and gently laid her on the bed. He gestured for her to not consider anything else. Concubine Chun, still a little unsettled, did not insist.

After a while, Fuquan hurried over with the imperial physician and took Concubine Chun's pulse.

After a moment, the imperial physician showed a look of joy and knelt down and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, Congratulations, Your Majesty, Congratulations, Concubine Chun is pregnant."