Chapter 1046 - 1055: Farewell, Fairy Yi

In the elegantly decorated sleeping quarters.

Lin Xuelan, wearing a loose nightgown, sits on the Master's Chair padded with a cushion, a soft blanket also supporting her back. Her clear eyes under arched brows are downcast, her jade hand caresses her still unchanged small belly, and a maternal glow appears on her lovely face.

Xingyao sits nearby, taking care of her.

"Now, even Xuelan has one, but my belly is still without any movement."

Nangong Ru looks at Lin Xuelan with an envious expression. She married Chen Mo earlier than Wu Mi, even earlier than a few of her younger sisters who married years after her. Their bellies have since borne fruit, with some expecting their second child, yet hers remains unmoved.

"Xue'Er and I are the same. Xue'Er even served Your Majesty before Princess Consort Yuan."

Ning Wan glances at Nangong Ru and speaks up, while Liang Xue nods alongside her.

Though the two served Chen Mo first, they were captives without status at the time, whereas Nangong Ru, a daughter from the Nangong Family, married with status. Thus, Nangong Ru is their elder sister.

"Though our sisters' bellies haven't moved yet, at least Your Majesty frequents our sisters' palaces often, unlike us and Consort Ning and Consort Hui whose palaces Your Majesty rarely visits." Madam Xiao speaks with a resentful expression. Sitting beside her, Madam Gan and Zhihua, though silent, also have a look of grievance.

"What's the use of frequent visits if our bellies fail to conceive the Dragon Seed, betraying Your Majesty's favor?" Nangong Ru sighs.

"By the way, where are Yu Shu and Wanyan Ya?" Lin Xuelan glances around, noticing Zhao Yushu and Wanyan Ya are absent.

"I called for them, but these two sisters have a bit of a shy and weak temperament, making it difficult to interact." Nangong Ru replies.

"Your Majesty just loves this type, recently spending nights in Consort Liu's palace and even calling Consort Ya over. They haven't arrived, obviously because they didn't sleep last night." Madam Xiao speaks confidently.

Upon hearing this, the ladies' faces flush red, evidently believing it.

After all, with Your Majesty's stamina, a single concubine cannot satisfy him.

"I heard you speaking ill of me just outside."

At this moment, Chen Mo enters from outside the palace, bypassing a wooden screen with scenic embroidery, entering the inner palace adorned with beaded curtains. Upon hearing the voice and seeing the newcomer, the seated women rise one after another, with Madam Xiao's face turning red, showing traces of panic.

"Your Majesty, you've arrived?" Lin Xuelan picks up the teapot from the table, pouring a cup of tea for Chen Mo. Chen Mo looks up at the charming beauty with a slender figure and softly says, "I was cultivating when I heard from the servants about your pregnancy, so I hurried over. Were you waiting anxiously?"

Lin Xuelan hands the poured tea to Chen Mo, shakes her head, and says gently, "No, I was just chatting with the sisters."

Chen Mo places the teacup down, moves closer, and sits on a Master's Chair next to the table. His gaze turns to the beauty, and he pats his thigh: "Come, let me take a look."

Lin Xuelan's face turns rosy as she moves to sit on Chen Mo's lap.

Chen Mo embraces her waist with one hand, holding her close, while his other hand grips her wrist to check her pulse.

This method of checking for a joyful pulse had long been mastered by him.

"Your Majesty, what is the result?" Lin Xuelan asks with a gentle smile.

"How did you find out you were pregnant?" Chen Mo, with both arms encircling her waist, leans close to her fragrant ear and asks affectionately.

"Wasn't it the occasional dry retching these past few days? Then someone below asked if I might be pregnant. I had a female doctor sent to check, and unexpectedly, I really am pregnant." Lin Xuelan expresses her delight.

"It seems my efforts on you were not wasted. Let's see, is it a boy or a girl."

As he speaks, Chen Mo's large hand reaches for the hem of Lin Xuelan's skirt.

Just as Lin Xuelan wonders how the baby could be identified as a boy or girl when it might not be fully formed, she feels the string of her neckband being untied, and then her undershirt being pulled out of her clothes by Chen Mo.

Lin Xuelan's cheeks immediately flush brightly, lowering her graceful head—clearly, the talk of boy or girl was just an excuse for intimacy.

The other women witnessing this scene all have a slight blush.

Perhaps having understood Chen Mo's nature, Madam Xiao snorts lightly now, saying, "Your Majesty favors Xuelan dearly, being so affectionate even when she's pregnant."

"Sister is right; he must despise us for aging and withered beauty." Madam Gan and Madam Xiao stand united.

Lin Xuelan's eyes flash with a hint of shy anger.

Chen Mo chuckles, teasingly saying, "Is someone jealous?"

"Indeed, I am," Madam Xiao admits. Her elegant neck lifts slightly, and due to the low neckline, ample fair skin trembles slightly, followed by, "Countless times has Your Majesty visited my palace; they can't be tallied on one hand."

"Little glutton, come here, let me compensate you now," Chen Mo continues to jest.

Yet Madam Xiao takes it seriously, directly approaching.

Lin Xuelan quickly climbs off Chen Mo, as she is already pregnant and does not need to contend over this, while Xingyao also shifts aside slightly.

Madam Xiao, boldly, moves over, directly sitting in Chen Mo's lap, wrapping her arms around his neck, feeling the surrounding gazes, cheeks slightly warming, but for the competition of favor, it's all worth it.

Chen Mo is briefly surprised; of course, he doesn't reveal it was all just banter, instead, embracing her rounded shoulders smoothly.