Only after being reborn did I realize that I was the white moonlight of a powerful minister.

"Can he move now?" Xie Bohuai looked at Ye Wanning's belly expectantly, like a new father.

"How could that be? It's only been a little over a month, it's still early." Ye Wanning didn't expect to get pregnant so quickly; she had thought it might take some more time.

"When will that be?" Xie Bohuai couldn't wait to see the baby born. "I hope it's a daughter this time, then I'll have both a son and a daughter!"

"I also want a daughter, or a son if you want." Ye Wanning thought that with Xie Bohuai's abilities, she and Xie Bohuai would soon have a house full of grandchildren.

Xie Bohuai told Ye Wanning to rest well. "Just give the instructions regarding Si Yan's marriage, and don't do anything else. Don't worry about those people and things outside, just focus on your pregnancy. Shouldn't we send some good news to the Ye family?"

Ye Wanning said there was no rush, "We'll talk about it when I get home. It's not even three months yet, there's still plenty of time."

"Yes, yes, I'll do whatever you say." Xie Bohuai now had no desire to go out; he only wanted to stay home with his wife and children.

Seeing Xie Bohuai's joyful expression warmed Ye Wanning's heart. As long as he was happy, there was hope for the future.

For the next few days, Ye Wanning really didn't go out, and even refused Princess Xihe's invitation.

It wasn't until Princess Xihe made a special trip to Ye Wanning's residence before her marriage that she learned Ye Wanning was pregnant.

"Oh, you! We're such good friends, and you didn't even tell me!" Princess Xihe pouted angrily. "Tell me, were you influenced by the rumors going around you?"

"What rumors?" Ye Wanning asked.

"You didn't know?" Princess Xihe was surprised to see that Ye Wanning really didn't know. "You don't usually go out, surely someone would pass on messages to you? There are so many people talking about this outside, how could you not know?"

Ye Wanning said she really didn't know. She had been resting at home during her pregnancy and didn't care about things outside, let alone inquire about them.

Princess Xihe's expression froze; she had only learned of the rumors after her elder brother's reminder.

People outside are saying that Xie Lingxian is crazy and is talking nonsense about her aunt's death being related to her father.

This is impossible.

Even if my father had never considered the throne, it wouldn't have been related to my aunt. If anyone was going to target someone, it would be the other imperial uncles.

Moreover, Xie Lingxian was no longer quite lucid; she kept changing her mind, saying one thing one minute and another the next, making her completely unreliable.

And most importantly, Xie Lingxian is imprisoned in the dungeon. Who would spread what she says?

Was it her imperial brother, or Xie Bohuai?

My elder brother should uphold our father's reputation; he would never do such a thing. As for Xie Bohuai, it's even less likely. Given Xie Bohuai's methods, if Xie Lingxian had really said those words, he would definitely have turned against our father.

Princess Xihe spoke of the rumors, saying, "I think those people are talking nonsense. After all, it's common for storytellers to make up stories with innuendo to make people want to listen to them. But I was afraid you would misunderstand, so when I heard about this, I immediately came to find you."

Ye Wanning was stunned and pondered, how could it have reached the Emperor?

If it's true, Xie Bohuai would definitely tell her.

“I think that makes sense too. Xie Lingxian is being held in the imperial prison, so it’s impossible for her words to get out. It’s more likely that some people with impure intentions are trying to damage the Emperor’s reputation and sow discord,” Ye Wanning said.

"That must be it! These people are despicable!" Princess Xihe said angrily. "I must make my brother investigate thoroughly and find out who exactly is crawling in the shadows!"

She was furious and wanted to silence those who were talking nonsense.

"Your Highness, please don't be angry. I won't believe such a thing." From any perspective, even if Xie Lingxian really said something, it wouldn't be possible for it to reach the streets. Ye Wanning believed this. As for whether it had anything to do with the Emperor, she frowned slightly, thinking it was best if it wasn't. She didn't want to ruin her relationship with Princess Xihe.

"It's good that you don't believe me. Now that I know you're pregnant and that's why you're staying home, I'm happy for you." Princess Xihe sincerely blessed Ye Wanning. "Now that you and Xie Bohuai have a child, things will only get better from here on out. When we get back, I'll have someone send you some tonics. You must take good care of yourself."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Princess Xihe laughed and said, "Why are you being so polite with me? If you give birth to a daughter, let me adopt her as my goddaughter. I'll give her everything I have that's good!" She herself didn't have children yet, and didn't know if she would have any in the future. Now, thinking about Ye Wanning's child, who would probably be lovely and adorable, she also felt hopeful.

“Yes, it’s a blessing for my child to recognize Your Highness as her godmother.” Ye Wanning touched her still flat belly. At this moment, Yunzhi brought over some medicine to help with the pregnancy, which she drank while pinching her nose.

Princess Xihe smelled bitterness just from the aroma. "Hmm, do I really have to drink this?"

"Yes, Your Highness will be able to resist drinking it once you have a child." Ye Wanning rinsed her mouth with water after drinking.

Princess Xihe shook her head, "That's not necessarily true. Maybe I'm just not destined to have children. We've already agreed that I don't care about other dates, but you must come to my wedding!"

Ye Wanning nodded and said, "That's for sure."

The two chatted until evening before Princess Xihe reluctantly left.

As for Ye Wanning, she asked Xie Bohuai about the rumors after he returned.

"It's fake. You guessed right, no matter what Xie Lingxian said, it couldn't possibly get out. It's just some rebels who haven't given up and are deliberately letting people say that," Xie Bohuai said.

Hearing Xie Bohuai's words, Ye Wanning breathed a sigh of relief. "Every time I think about this, I feel uneasy. Never mind, I won't think about it too much. I believe you can find out the truth."

She placed her hopes on Xie Bohuai, making him feel the dependence that only exists in a close relationship. He couldn't help but smile, his heart filled with joy.