Bai Wutong was indeed carrying twins—a boy and a girl.
With a son already, the Emperor was now expected to welcome a sweet little daughter.
She was full of anticipation, hoping this daughter would take after her.
In this way, she would secure both the positions of Crown Prince and eldest Princess for her own children. Even if Wen Chuyun or other consorts became pregnant in the future, they would inevitably rank behind her.
"You are right; there is indeed someone stirring up trouble behind the scenes. I have long sensed it. There are no signs of plague anywhere else, yet it has suddenly broken out in the Capital. Moreover, plagues usually have causes, such as natural disasters, but everything in the Capital is peaceful. It can only be man-made. I have already sent people to investigate, though there are no leads yet. The perpetrator is being very careful."
"Your Majesty, I fear that as long as the child in my womb remains, there will be no peace outside. Since this is a deliberate conspiracy, those people certainly won't let you quell the plague easily; they will continue to incite the commoners to cause trouble." Bai Wutong knit her delicate brows, her eyes filled with concern. "If this continues, it will be very difficult for you, Your Majesty."
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