The two of them embraced quietly for a while until her sleepiness had completely dissipated, then the Emperor asked in a soft voice, "Are you hungry?"
Those carrying a child must eat for two, and it's easy to feel hungry.
Lian Hua let go of the Emperor, nodded her head, and gently patted her belly, feeling that it seemed a bit more bulging than before.
She couldn't resist sharing with him, "My Lord, touch this. Doesn't my stomach seem bigger?"
The Emperor reached over with his hand; his large palm rested on her belly and felt it, but he didn't notice any difference. Not even three months into her pregnancy, it wouldn't show so quickly, and he suspected it was just the Little Concubine's psychological effect.
He had his own thoughts but didn't contradict, simply humoring her, "There's been a bit of change."