Zaishan’s pupils dilated in shock. "Are you implying that the two princesses are the master’s..." He cut himself off, nervously covering his mouth and casting a wary glance around.
Zaiye nodded. "I felt something was off that day. At first, I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me, but after thinking it over, my judgment has always been sharp—how could I have been mistaken?"
"Wait... let me catch my breath..." Zaishan paced back and forth under the veranda. After a long moment, he leaned in and whispered, "Didn't the Empress announce her pregnancy shortly after she entered the palace?"
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