The Empress Dowager’s eyes lit up, and she hurried forward. "Twins? Are you certain?"
The imperial physician nodded repeatedly. "Yes. I suspect the fetal pulse was weak previously, which is why it went unnoticed. This time, the fetal agitation was so severe that it became impossible to conceal."
Zhang Chengyan looked at Bai Wutong’s pale little face, his heart a storm of conflicting emotions. Twins were considered an auspicious omen in the Darong State. Yet, beyond the joy, he felt a tangle of other, darker sentiments. This incident had left a mark on his heart; his trust was shattered, and even a sliver of doubt made him profoundly uncomfortable.
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