Chapter 1513: They’re Truly Mother and Daughter!

Jing Jia nodded lightly, her demeanor composed.

"Originally, it was true that your destiny conflicts with having offspring. The first child would inevitably be lost. But now things are different; I have protected this child for you."

In truth, everyone’s fate is governed by the Heavenly Dao, and when immortals intervene, they must bear the consequences.

Yet, these consequences are nearly negligible for a Heavenly Dao as powerful as Jing Jia.

Qingmei looked incredulous.

"How can I believe that what you say is true?"

"It’s best if you believe me, because you will encounter something that will make you believe me when you leave the palace shortly." Jing Jia said, moving to the orchid she had just admired: "I gift this pot of flowers to you. Besides the matters I instructed you to pay attention to for a safe delivery, you must also nurture this orchid well."

"It can bring blessings to your child, ensuring you give birth to someone with a noble destiny."

As she spoke, Jing Jia picked up the small flowerpot, which wasn’t heavy, and placed it directly into Qingmei’s hands.

"Alright, I’ve finished speaking, you may leave." Jing Jia said and then went to practice calligraphy.

Qingmei stood dumbfounded for a long time: "You... why are you doing this?"

Jing Jia paused her calligraphy, lifted her head, and smiled gently, making Qingmei feel warm and familiar.

"I forgot to mention, I’m naturally doing this to thank you. Thank you for taking care of my daughter with wholehearted dedication for years, especially when she needed care the most."

"Your daughter...?" Qingmei was extremely puzzled.

Seeing her still uncomprehending, Jing Jia couldn’t help but laugh: "Do you not find me familiar?"

"A bit familiar." Qingmei nodded, confused.

Jing Jia reminded again: "When the Princess was young, she painted a portrait herself, it’s still prominently displayed in the Emperor’s Imperial Study Room. Do you know who she painted?"

Without thinking, Qingmei answered: "Yes, Empress Jing, the Princess’ birth mother."

After speaking, she suddenly realized and was shocked: "Ah!! You, you, you’re the Empress!"

Jing Jia beamed: "Finally figured it out. Previously, I hid my face with a veil because I didn’t want the old officials at court to know I’ve returned, some matters are not yet settled, making it inconvenient to reveal my identity."

"Therefore, I didn’t clarify with you, Zhi’er also helped conceal it. Now, Qingmei, you can rest assured, Zhi’er doesn’t have a stepmother, and A Lie wouldn’t dare to take a second wife."

Qingmei’s mouth opened wide enough to fit an egg.

This legendary Empress Jing is standing right here in front of her!

No wonder! No wonder the Princess suddenly became so close with her!

They are mother and daughter!

Qingmei hurriedly knelt to the ground: "This servant deserves a thousand deaths for not knowing you are the Empress, and I spoke such blasphemous words before, I deserve to die!"

Jing Jia promptly set down her brush and walked over to help her up.

"Good girl, you absolutely must not blame yourself. You defended the Princess without fear of offending nobles and high officials, which is commendable, why should you apologize?"

"Not only are you not wrong, but both the Emperor and I see you as loyal. We truly see how much you care for Zhi’er."

"Rewards, the Emperor has already given plenty. I wanted to thank you personally, in my thoughts, the only way was to look at your birth dates to help you through your child’s misfortune."

Qingmei was overwhelmed with emotion.

She had heard from the old palace attendants that Empress Jing’s fortune-telling was so exceptional, even the Emperor called her a deity!