Rebirth of His Royal Highness Prince Chenghu

The Third Prince's Mansion

Yinreng held her carefully, as if he were holding the most precious treasure in the world. With steady and swift steps, he passed through the paths and corridors of the courtyard and headed straight for the main courtyard. Once inside, he gently placed her on the soft and comfortable bed.

Yaliqi gently stroked her abdomen, with a look of confusion and expectation on her face, and said softly: "Husband, do you think I am pregnant?

Upon hearing this, Yinreng's heart was moved. He walked forward, sat down beside the bed, and gently covered Yaliqi's hand. Then, he carefully recalled every detail of their time together. After thinking carefully for a moment, he said, "We don't seem to be deliberately avoiding this matter. If it is true, it is a blessing from heaven. When my mother's birthday comes, I will tell her the good news. I think this can be considered a unique birthday gift."

Yaliqi frowned slightly, bit her lower lip, and said with a worried look on her face: "My husband, I always feel something is not right. My fifth sister-in-law and I have already agreed to give mother new clothes as a birthday gift. But now if it is found out that I am pregnant, wouldn't it be an extra birthday gift for mother? In this way, it seems that only my fifth sister-in-law has sent a gift alone, and she must feel sad and disappointed." As she spoke, Yaliqi couldn't help but sigh softly, and a hint of guilt towards her fifth sister-in-law flashed in her eyes.

Yinreng gently took Yalichi into his arms and comforted her softly, "Don't be afraid, dear. The court doctor will come to check on you later. If you are really pregnant, I will inform Xiaowu during the court tomorrow morning and ask him to help prepare another set of things for your sister-in-law. Don't worry, I will take care of everything." As he spoke, he gently stroked Yalichi's hair, his eyes full of love and care.

Just then, a servant arrived to announce the arrival of the court physician. Yinreng hurriedly invited him in. After a respectful bow, the physician began to examine Yaliqi's pulse. A moment later, his face lit up with joy, and he knelt, saying, "Congratulations, Prince, your Madam, this is indeed a pregnancy." Overjoyed, Yinreng rewarded the physician with a generous sum of money and sent him away.

Yaliqi was still worried, and Yinreng reassured him: "Don't worry, Zhenzhen. I will handle it properly tomorrow." After the morning court the next day, Yinreng found Yinzhen and told him about it. Yinzhen was open-minded and smiled, "Third brother, you worry too much. This is also a happy event. Wu Xiha won't mind."

But Yaliqi was still worried and went to the Fifth Prince's Mansion and Wu Xiha to explain. Wu Xiha took her hand and said with a smile: "What are you talking about, sister-in-law? A child is a great joy. How can you be angry over a piece of clothing?" Yaliqi was relieved.

Kunning Palace

Kangxi entered the chamber, his gaze quickly drawn to his empress, seated at her dressing table. Qingyao was slightly bent over, intently searching for something on a table filled with exquisite jewelry and cosmetics. He asked softly, "My dear, I see you're so focused. What are you searching for?" His voice was low and magnetic, tinged with concern.

Qingyao turned and saluted Kangxi: "I pay my respects to His Majesty the Emperor."

Kangxi strode up to her and supported her: "Don't call me Your Highness, call me husband."

Qingyao: "Husband, I was just looking for an earring. The left one fell into this pile of jewelry when I was trying on something else."

Kangxi smiled fondly, glanced at the color of the jewelry on her right, reached out and gently rummaged through the pile of jewelry, and found the earring. "Look, it's right here."

Qingyao took the earrings and put them on, looking left and right in the mirror.

Kangxi hugged her from behind and said, "My dear, you will look beautiful in anything you wear."

Qingyao leaned in his arms obediently: "My husband, have you eaten honey since you came from the Qianqing Palace? You came here to make me happy."

Kangxi smiled and scratched Qingyao's nose. "As long as I see you, my heart is filled with joy. There is no need to eat honey."

Qingyao looked around and saw that there were no palace maids in the bedroom. She turned around, raised her arms and put them around his neck, gently forced him to lower his head and kissed him on the lips.

At this moment, the voice of a palace maid came from outside the door: "Your Majesty, Concubine Hui requests to see you." Kangxi frowned, and a hint of displeasure flashed across his face.

Qingyao smiled faintly and said, "My husband, I'm sure Concubine Hui must have something important to discuss. Why don't you let her in?" Kangxi nodded helplessly.

Concubine Hui walked in and saw Qingyao leaving Kangxi's arms. There was still a faint red on Kangxi's lips and a hint of jealousy in the depths of his eyes, but it quickly disappeared. He bowed and said, "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you, Your Majesty, and to the Empress."

Kangxi said coldly, "Get up, what brings you here?"

Concubine Hui said in a sweet voice, "Your Majesty, I have recently obtained a new incense recipe. It has a unique fragrance after it is made. I am presenting it to Your Majesty and Your Majesty." As she spoke, she signaled the palace maid to present the spices.

Qingyao sniffed the incense and praised, "It really smells amazing." Concubine Hui's lips curled up slightly. The incense actually contained a medicinal herb that, while non-toxic, could cause a short-term lethargy. She had intended to plot against Qingyao, but Kangxi, instead, picked up the incense and began playing with it, even sniffing it closely.

Concubine Hui was horrified and tried to stop him, but it was too late. Kangxi looked at Concubine Hui with suspicion in his eyes, and the atmosphere became tense.

Qingyao also began to feel doubtful, and observed Hui Fei's expression calmly.

Kangxi put down the incense and asked in a cold tone, "Concubine Hui, is this fragrance really just unique?"

Concubine Hui knelt down with a thud and said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, I have absolutely no intention of harming you. The incense maker simply made a mistake with the ingredients."

Qingyao chuckled and said, "Sister Huifei, why are you so panicked? I believe you wouldn't do such a thing, but please don't use this incense anymore."

Kangxi snorted coldly: "Hmph, it's better this way. If I find out that you have the intention to harm others, I will not forgive you easily." Concubine Hui was so scared that her face turned pale and she kowtowed repeatedly to express her gratitude.

After Concubine Hui left, Qingyao snuggled into Kangxi's arms again and whispered, "My husband, Concubine Hui's actions may have been instigated by someone. Don't be too angry."

Kangxi stroked Qingyao's hair and sighed, "I know. I was afraid that the nightmare would come true. I just hope that you will be safe and happy, and not get involved in these disputes."

Qingyao felt a warmth in her heart, and she said softly, "I understand. With my husband here, I'm not afraid." She looked up and saw a hint of red on his lips. She took a handkerchief and wiped it clean for him. "It's all stained with lip balm. I guess Concubine Hui saw it too."