307: Concubine is pregnant

Even the usually carefree Prince Jing's expression had become somewhat serious as he looked at his own mother and spoke, "The Crown Princess does have some skills. Perhaps His Majesty values her because of beloved Fourth Master Su. But the fact that she's able to get close to the Empress isn't something just anyone can achieve."

Consort Qi spoke in annoyance, "Who would disagree? We all know what the Empress is like."

Initially, when the Empress first ascended to her position, she was considered virtuous and gentle. But after giving birth to Prince Rong, she gradually changed.

His Majesty had nine royal sons, but only five of them grew up to adulthood. There have been countless women in the palace whom His Majesty fancied, yet how many are still alive now?