Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law

Chapter 828: Chapter 834, 835: The Empress Dowager Returns to the Capital

Copper Sparrow Platform.

In the room of Princess Zhaoqing, Chu Ran.

Xu Ying, dressed in a luxurious bright yellow palace skirt, draped in a vest, sat beside the bed. Not far from her feet was a brazier. She gazed at the beauty reclining on the bed, covered with a thin blanket, with bright eyes and white teeth, tender and weak, and her eyes could not conceal her envy.

She held Chu Ran’s hand, a slight smile spreading across her face, and said, "This time, Your Highness has truly turned the corner, being pregnant with King Wei’s child. You will no longer be an unnamed mistress. If it’s a boy, Your Highness will be even more privileged."

Upon hearing this, Chu Ran’s eyes curved like crescent moons, and she rubbed her small belly, feeling happy inside, yet remaining calm on the surface: "Your Majesty, it’s too early to say. Everything is just speculation without any certainty."

Xu Ying let out a slight hum: "I dare to guarantee this; you’ve conceived King Wei’s child. The people of Prince Wei’s Mansion will absolutely rush to invite you over. Perhaps King Wei himself will come and grant you status. Just wait and see."

Xu Ying could not believe that, given Chen Mo’s current status and position, he would allow his child to be illegitimate.

Chu Ran lowered her gaze, rather "Versailles-like," saying: "These things, I do not mind. As long as the child is born safely, it’s fine."

Xu Ying: "..."

"Your Highness can say that to me, but if others in this courtyard hear, they’ll surely say you’re pretending."

With that, Xu Ying sighed, saying, "Clearly that day, I received the heavenly blessing alongside Your Highness. Why is it that only Your Highness conceived?"

No one is without vanity, and Chu Ran was no exception. She could sense the envy and jealousy in Xu Ying’s tone, her heart inexplicably elated, as she said: "I might just be lucky. You will surely conceive next time, Your Majesty."

"Let’s hope..."

Xu Ying was still very hopeful.

Just then, amidst their conversation, a knock came on the door, and Chu Ran’s maid’s voice rang out: "Your Highness, the Prince has arrived."

Inside, Chu Ran’s heart skipped a beat, her jade-like face blushing. Her maid had only left briefly, obviously, King Wei had learned the news and rushed over immediately. This was King Wei showing his concern, warming Chu Ran’s heart, and she prepared to rise to welcome him.

Beside her, Xu Ying also enviously said: "Your Highness, didn’t I say so?"

Saying this, she took Chu Ran’s delicate hand and helped her off the bed.

At that moment, the door opened, and Chen Mo had already stepped inside, quickly saying: "Your Highness, sit down, sit."

Saying that, he came swiftly to the bedside, pressing Chu Ran back down, and said: "This is the Imperial Physician I brought from the palace to tend to Your Highness’s health."

With those words, he glanced meaningfully at the Imperial Physician.

Of course, Chen Mo couldn’t openly say he brought the physician to confirm the pregnancy, as that would be too hurtful.

Chu Ran also understood, smilingly saying: "Thank you, Prince; I’ve been somewhat dizzy lately, just right."

"Let the physician take a look then." Chen Mo said with a smile.

The Imperial Physician took Chu Ran’s pulse and inquired about her condition before cupping his hands to Chen Mo: "Your Highness’s health is fine, probably caught a slight chill recently, just need to keep warm."

Chen Mo nodded and sent the Imperial Physician away.

Chu Ran’s maid, discerning, also left and closed the door.

Chen Mo sat by the bedside, holding Chu Ran’s delicate hand, speaking warmly: "I’ve been busy with affairs recently and somewhat neglected Your Highness. Sorry for letting you suffer."

Chu Ran shook her head with a smile: "Nowadays, the national affairs rest on your shoulder, Prince. How could personal feelings compare to matters of state?"

Chen Mo stroked Chu Ran’s hand back: "National matters are important, but so are you, Your Highness. Besides, now that you are pregnant with my child, to better care for you, you should move to Prince Wei’s Mansion."

Chu Ran’s cheeks reddened a bit more, whispering: "As the Prince wishes."

"Your Highness truly makes others envious." Seeing the affectionate pair, Xu Ying, standing to the side, murmured.

The thin-skinned Chu Ran immediately blushed ear to ear.

Chen Mo looked at Xu Ying, smiling: "What’s there to be envious about? When you are pregnant, I’ll also bring you to my mansion."

"Unfortunately, I don’t have Your Highness’s fortunate fate; no movement in my belly yet."

Saying this, Xu Ying boldly sat beside Chen Mo, her lotus arms lifted to embrace his neck, then lifted her head and kissed him.

She directly solicited a kiss from Chen Mo,

Chen Mo released Chu Ran’s delicate hand, touching Xu Ying’s plump waist, hugging the beauty, pinching her smooth, round chin, saying: "Her Majesty has become more radiant..."

"Isn’t that all thanks to the Prince?" Xu Ying blew a fragrant breath at Chen Mo’s face, alluringly saying: "Since the Prince is here, could the Prince indulge me for a while?"

"But Princess is still present."

"Her Highness won’t mind." Xu Ying’s heart fluttered, her eyes burning as she said: "Besides, Her Highness also misses the Prince."

With that, she took Chen Mo’s hand, placing it...

Chen Mo gently sculpting a snowman, smiling at Chu Ran.

Chu Ran’s cheeks suddenly burned, silently consenting.

Afterward, without Chen Mo needing to speak, Xu Ying stood up on her own, removed her defenses, hands holding the divan...

Chen Mo’s Adam’s apple rolled up and down.

This Demon Queen, growing more skilled.

He rose, holding Xu Ying in his arms.

At this moment, he said little more, his gaze unintentionally drifting towards the windowsills. Although the windows were closed, it seemed he saw the trees outside the courtyard rustling, his gaze involuntarily lost focus.