The pregnant woman pressed down on the wife, and the cousin collapsed into the prince's arms.

Zhou's mother spoke in a very low voice, but every word was clear and distinct.

Su Wanrou suddenly looked up, a hopeful light igniting in her moist eyes: "Mom, do you have any ideas?"

Madam Zhou did not respond immediately. She first raised her hand to wipe away the tears on Su Wanrou's cheeks with a plain silk handkerchief, then slowly helped her up from the ground and sat her on the soft couch by the window before slowly speaking: "It is true that the concubine is pregnant, but it is obvious to everyone that her health is weak."

As she spoke, she seemed to remember something and sneered, "What good fortune? All I know is that the mother's body is weak and she's extremely prone to miscarriage. She's not even three months pregnant yet, which is the most dangerous time. We don't even need to use those ruthless and flashy methods. As long as we subtly use some abortifacients, slowly and steadily, I don't believe her pregnancy will stay stable!"

Zhou's mother had been by Su Wanrou's side all along, and was the most trusted and caring person in her life. Now, after hearing Zhou's mother's confident words, it was as if she could really see Shen Yunshuang unable to keep the pregnancy and suffering a tragic miscarriage.

She immediately felt reassured and leaned against Zhou's mother, pleading, "Mom, you must help me! I can't possibly watch Shen Yunshuang give birth; that would be worse than death!"

Mother Zhou knew her young mistress's eagerness, but in fact, she had a more reliable method in mind. However, given Su Wanrou's temperament, she was afraid she couldn't wait.

"If we want to be on the safe side, there is another way. We can send some rare and nourishing things to Ningxiang Pavilion every day to help with the pregnancy and ensure the baby's health. The concubine has a small frame, so as long as the fetus grows big enough, she will definitely have a difficult labor. At that time, we can remove the mother and keep the child... and no one will be able to find any fault on our part."

However, before she could finish explaining her plan, Su Wanrou forcefully interrupted her, her eyes filled with hatred: "I don't want to raise her child, and I can't wait that long, Mom. I just want her to miscarry as soon as possible. Only then can I quell my anger!"

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Ningxiang Pavilion

The news of Shen Yunshuang's pregnancy spread like wildfire throughout the entire mansion, with the servants of Ningxiang Pavilion being the most affected.

Chun Tao was completely stunned by the news.

The concubine is pregnant?!

Moreover, it was the young master's first child. Recalling how carefully the young master had supported Shen Yunshuang just now, his gentle and handsome face full of tenderness and love, Chun Tao couldn't help but feel jealous.

The concubine is truly blessed.

After settling Shen Yunshuang in, Pei Jingnian immediately summoned all the servants of Ningxiang Pavilion and repeatedly instructed them on how to serve her: "From today onwards, take good care of Her Highness's daily life without the slightest negligence. All food, medicine, and incense entering and leaving Ningxiang Pavilion must be inspected by a designated person. If Her Highness feels unwell in any way, report to me immediately without any delay."

The maids hurriedly and respectfully replied, "Yes, Your Highness."

Seeing his cautious and apprehensive demeanor, Shen Yunshuang leaned back on the soft pillows and chuckled softly, "Young Master is being too cautious."

Pei Jingnian leaned down, his eyes full of doting affection. He raised his hand and gently stroked the tip of her nose: "Doctor Zhang also said that you are physically weak. Now that you are pregnant, you can't be too careful."

Shen Yunshuang smiled slightly and placed her hand on her lower abdomen: "I was also surprised to have this child. Perhaps it is related to the ginseng nourishing pills that I have been taking."

"Oh?" Pei Jingnian immediately became interested. "But those pills you used to take every day?"

Shen Yunshuang nodded and explained, "Since birth, I have been frail and sickly. Fortunately, when I was three years old, I met a reclusive physician who gave me a prescription for Ginseng Nourishing Pills. I have been taking it regularly for many years, which has enabled me to strengthen my constitution and grow up safely. After I came to the capital, I found a pharmacy to continue to prepare the medicine according to the prescription. The doctor in the pharmacy took one look and said that although the prescription could nourish the body, it was missing some auxiliary ingredients that would help with fertility."

"I am but an ordinary woman. Though I am physically weak, I still wish to bear children for my beloved. So I took the risk and allowed him to add several warming and nourishing herbs to the prescription, which were meant to enhance fertility. At first, I was afraid, but after taking the medicine without any discomfort and instead becoming stronger, I finally believed him. I think that my successful conception is undoubtedly related to that prescription."

When Pei Jingnian heard Shen Yunshuang mention her beloved, his heart stirred. As Shen Yunshuang recounted the story in a detailed and reasonable manner, he became increasingly convinced.

After Chun Tao left, she did not go far away, so every word Shen Yunshuang said reached her ears.