The Eldest Daughter Returns: Imperial Uncle, I'm Pregnant!

It's truly a turbulent time for the royal family. If nothing unexpected had happened, three of the royal family's daughters-in-law would likely be pregnant by now.

Consort Gu of the Third Prince's residence is due to give birth, but unfortunately, the baby was lost after it was formed. The Second Prince's wife went through a miscarriage as soon as she found out she was pregnant, so the Third Prince's wife is the only one who is doing well, as the baby in her belly is not showing any abnormalities.

"Brother Heng, you can't treat me like this! Cough cough cough, cough cough cough..."

Despite the throbbing pain in his scalp, Xiao Yuheng forced himself to calm down and explain to Gu Hanjiao, "Jiao'er, this is only a temporary measure. Don't panic. Taking care of your health is the most important thing."

"But, Brother Heng, how can you let someone take away my personal belongings without any regard for my feelings? How am I supposed to live in the manor in the future?" Gu Hanjiao clutched the clothes at her chest tightly. Her already fair skin was made even more delicate by the white clothes she was wearing.

Seeing her like this, Xiao Yuheng felt a pang of sadness. This woman was devoted to him and had sacrificed so much for him. Not to mention anything else, even this thunderbolt was something Gu Hanjiao had helped him put into it with her dowry.

"Jiao'er, don't think like that. You are in my residence, how could I possibly mistreat you? Besides, this matter was caused by you. Jiao'er, think carefully, which of the shops under your management is without problems?"

Faced with Xiao Yuheng's questioning, Gu Hanjiao was speechless.

The first beauty shop, although it was eventually given to Consort Yu and the problems arose while Consort Yu was in charge, was essentially the shop that caused the problems.

The second adult product shop was exploited, causing her to lose her first child.

This is the third one, and the consequences of this direct explosion are even more serious. If the Third Prince doesn't handle it well, he will be imprisoned and will be out of the running for the throne.

but……

"Jiao'er knows it's all because of my poor management, but Brother Heng, please take pity on me and leave me a few things to rely on. If we hadn't been tricked, our child wouldn't be left with nothing."

Gu Hanjiao's mention of the lost child made Xiao Yuheng realize something. Yes, if it weren't for that incident, that child might already be born.

"Don't be too sad. In a couple of days, once Fengfeng Pass is over, I will personally give you two better, safer shops as compensation. So please stop making a fuss."

Gu Hanjiao saw that Xiao Yuheng was determined not to leave her any property. She deeply understood that in ancient times, if one did not have some money to rely on, death would be the only thing waiting for her, and it would be a silent death.

She's a leading lady with the protagonist's halo, how could she be defeated like this?

"Brother Heng, I know your difficulties. I'm not asking you for these things entirely for myself. I still hope that you can help me keep those estates. I hope the Princess Consort won't find out."

"Why?" Xiao Yuheng asked, puzzled.

“A while ago, Jiao’er cultivated a new improved variety and has already started testing it on the estate. She also found a new crop called sweet potato. This thing is very cheap and has a low cost. Moreover, it is very filling. If we have these, we can ensure that the soldiers will not go hungry. So those two estates are very important to both of us.”

Originally, she had secretly created this experimental field on the estate as her trump card, but now the bombing in Xicheng has exposed all of her trump cards.

Xiao Yuheng's eyes lit up. If what Gu Hanjiao said was true, then his plan to secretly raise an army would solve most of his problems.

"What you said is true!"

"Would I lie to you about something like this!" Gu Hanjiao took a deep breath and said to Xiao Yuheng, "I know you are a man of great ambition, and that's why I know that if Your Highness is doing well, I will follow suit."

Xiao Yuheng once again confirmed in his heart what the fortune teller had said: Gu Hanjiao really was someone who had come to lend him a helping hand.

"Stop talking about concubines. In my heart, you are my legal wife. If it weren't for your father... you should have been..."

Gu Hanjiao gently covered Xiao Yuheng's lips and murmured, "Brother Heng, please don't say such things. The Princess Consort is a very good person. It's just that I'm not lucky enough."

“You’re not just unlucky, you’re clearly…” Xiao Yuheng didn’t say it aloud, but he knew in his heart that his luck had started to run out ever since Gu Hanjiao met him, probably because she had given him all her good luck.

Gu Hanjiao was also someone who knew when to stop. She nestled into Xiao Yuheng's arms and sobbed softly, her restless hands roaming over his chest.

Upon seeing Xiao Yuheng, he stiffened as if he had thought of something and immediately pushed Gu Hanjiao away.

“Brother Heng…” Gu Hanjiao did not expect Xiao Yuheng to react so strongly.

"Ahem, I have other matters to attend to. Jiao'er, you should rest well. Don't go out for the next two days. Behave yourself and reflect on your mistakes. Otherwise, even I won't be able to protect you. I will find a way to protect the estate. I won't give it to the Crown Princess."

Yes, the Emperor spared Consort Gu's life by not punishing her for recently losing her child. He only ordered her to hand over all her money, reflect on her actions behind closed doors, and copy Buddhist scriptures a thousand times, which was already an act of leniency.

If things continue as planned, things will calm down soon.

But Gu Hanjiao was unwilling. She had given the most, so why was she also the one who lost the most? And her poor child, who said it was Yu Xinqiu who did it? That stupid Yu Xinqiu was clearly the one who was stabbed. It must have been Li Qianyu who heard the news and used someone else to kill him.

Yes, Xiao Yuheng is right. Gu Hanjiao was originally the Third Prince's wife, a proper and honorable Third Prince's wife. Now that she has just miscarried, she can't rush to have a child.

However, Xiao Yuheng is the one who can ascend the throne. She must secure her position as the Third Prince's consort before he takes the throne, so that she can become the Empress when she enters the palace.

To become a prince's consort, Li Qianyu would have to work hard to give up her position. What does it matter if she doesn't have a child? Li Qianyu might not even be able to give birth. What's so strange about losing both mother and child if she can't give birth?

After Gu Hanjiao figured it out, she went to serve Li Qianyu every day, claiming that in accordance with the imperial decree, besides copying Buddhist scriptures, she should do what a concubine should do in the mansion, and serving the prince's wife well was the most important thing.

Although Li Qianyu was somewhat unaccustomed to it, she was not the kind of person to torment others. Besides, Gu Hanjiao was the Third Prince's darling, so she knew what was important.