Princess Anshun never in her wildest dreams imagined that just by asking someone to take her pulse, she would be diagnosed with a pregnancy.

Faced with this sudden, joyous news, Princess Anshun was both shocked and delighted, hardly daring to believe it was true.

She was terrified it was a mistake, terrified she would get her hopes up for nothing.

She had been married for over a decade without ever getting pregnant. Many people mocked her for it, and behind her back, some even called her a hen that couldn’t lay eggs. Even Prince Anshun would occasionally use it to jab at her. The pressure she endured was immense.

Though she appeared exceptionally domineering in her daily life, keeping Prince Anshun under her thumb, she had always been deeply troubled by her inability to conceive.

More than anything, she hoped to have a child of her own. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Now that she was finally pregnant, the emotions that had built up in her heart for years seemed to find an outlet.

She covered her face and began to sob.

After crying for some time, her emotions gradually subsided.

She took out a silk handkerchief to wipe away her tears and said with embarrassment.

"I’m sorry, you had to see that."

Hua Manman assured her it was fine.

’Although I don’t think having children is a woman’s duty, I can understand Princess Anshun’s feelings. After all, this is the ancient world. Having a child to depend on is extremely important for her.’

Feihua Zhenren’s smile faded, and he spoke with a serious expression.

"Please allow me to remind you of one thing. Your constitution makes conception difficult. Even now that you’re pregnant, carrying the baby to term will be a challenge."

Princess Anshun froze.

’I finally managed to get pregnant after all this time! If I lose this baby, I’ll fall apart!’

She frantically grabbed Feihua Zhenren’s sleeve and pleaded desperately.

"Please, you have to find a way. I must keep this child."

Feihua Zhenren soothed her in a gentle voice. "Don’t be anxious. I will write you a prescription to stabilize the pregnancy. As long as you take it on schedule and follow a complementary dietary plan, there shouldn’t be any major issues."

He immediately wrote two prescriptions. One was for medicine to stabilize the pregnancy, and the other was a dietary plan suited for Princess Anshun.

Princess Anshun accepted the two prescriptions with both hands, tucking them away carefully as if they were precious treasures.

She took two silver notes from the pouch she carried.

"Thank you, Zhenren. Please accept these one hundred taels in silver notes as a donation to Seven Stars Temple."

Feihua Zhenren politely declined. "You are a friend of Princess Consort Zhao. How could I possibly accept your money?"

But Princess Anshun paid him no mind. She placed the silver notes directly on the table, then stood up and said.

"It’s still early. I need to get to the apothecary right away."

Hua Manman stood as well. "I’ll go with you."

Left with no choice, Feihua Zhenren accepted the silver notes and saw the two women out.

Perhaps because this was her first pregnancy, Princess Anshun felt a mixture of novelty and nervousness. She walked much more slowly than usual and would instinctively touch her abdomen from time to time.

Hua Manman chuckled. "It hasn’t even been a month. You’re not showing yet; you won’t be able to feel anything."

Princess Anshun was in an exceptionally good mood.

She took Hua Manman’s hand and smiled. "This is all thanks to you. If it weren’t for you, I would never have known I was pregnant."

’If it weren’t for Lin Qingzhi’s prediction,’ Hua Manman thought, ’I would never have guessed that Princess Anshun could actually get pregnant.’

Princess Anshun was still marveling.

"You’re truly my lucky star. I tried everything for so many years and could never conceive. To think I’d get pregnant right after meeting you."

Hua Manman didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. "Pregnancy is a matter of fate. When the time was right, it was bound to happen. What does it have to do with me?"

But Princess Anshun insisted.

"I heard the reason Prince Zhao was able to come back from the dead is because you have a special destiny—you’re a lucky star.

Look at you. You not only saved Prince Zhao, but you’ve also helped me.

Feihua Zhenren was right. You really are a lucky star!"

Hua Manman was speechless.

’Back then, Prince Zhao just needed an excuse to "come back from the dead," so he used me as a shield. I can’t believe someone actually took it seriously.’

Princess Anshun said earnestly.

"I’ll have to stay in my Prince Mansion to focus on the pregnancy for a while.

If you have time, you must come and visit me.

I need to absorb some of your good fortune so my baby will have a safe and smooth delivery."

Hua Manman was too tired to argue and could only reply with resignation.

"Alright, alright. I’ll come visit you."

The two took a carriage to the apothecary. Princess Anshun had her maid take the prescriptions to be filled, while she herself found the resident physician and asked him for a second opinion.

’Am I really pregnant?’ she wondered, still a little doubtful. ’After all, I’ve been married for over a decade with no signs of pregnancy. How could it suddenly happen today?’

The happy news had come so suddenly that she couldn’t quite believe it was real. She felt she had to confirm it again.

The resident physician was an old man with white hair, who looked like he had been practicing medicine for many years.

He carefully took Princess Anshun’s pulse and confirmed that it was, indeed, a pregnancy pulse.

At the same time, he also noted that the pregnancy was unstable. There was a high chance of miscarriage, and he told her to prepare for the worst.

Princess Anshun couldn’t help but ask, "Do you have any way to prevent a miscarriage?"

The old physician shook his head. "This is due to your innate constitution. It is difficult to change with medicine. Forgive me, but I am powerless to help."

Princess Anshun wasn’t too disappointed.

’This old physician may not have a solution, but Feihua Zhenren does. It seems Princess Consort Zhao was right. Feihua Zhenren’s medical skills are truly incredible, far superior to these ordinary physicians.’

She paid the consultation and medicine fees, then parted ways with Hua Manman at the apothecary entrance.

When Hua Manman returned to the Prince Zhao Mansion, she immediately told Prince Zhao about Princess Anshun’s pregnancy.

"It seems Lin Liangyuan’s prediction was true. She can really foresee the future."

Li Ji didn’t seem to care much, remarking lazily.

"So what? The future can be changed.

Even if she can foresee some events, she can’t guarantee everything will unfold as she predicts.

Just look at the Crown Prince for proof."

If Lin Qingzhi were truly omniscient, she wouldn’t have been foolish enough to hitch her wagon to the Crown Prince.

Rather than worrying about Lin Qingzhi, Li Ji was more concerned with Hua Manman’s "homework."

He held out his right hand. "Is your review finished? Let me see it."

Hua Manman said with a grin, "I finished it a while ago."

She pulled a thin sheet of paper from her sleeve and presented it with both hands.

"Please take a look, my Prince."

Li Ji unfolded the paper.

As he read the contents of the paper, his expression grew darker and darker.

Finally, he let out a harsh, cold sneer.

"I told you to write a review. What is this load of nonsense?

The whole thing is just you praising how handsome the actor is and what a great body he has. Did you go to a theater or a brothel?!"

Hua Manman: ???

’Was it wrong to praise someone for being handsome?’

The more Li Ji thought about it, the angrier he became. He yanked Hua Manman in front of him and demanded menacingly.

"Tell me. Who’s better looking? Me, or those actors?"