Su Ci’s pregnancy was not particularly taxing. Aside from being prone to sleepiness, she could eat and drink well and felt remarkably energetic. She had no morning sickness at all, to the point that she barely felt like she was pregnant.
To ensure Su Ci could focus on her well-being, Li Lianhua took over all the official duties she would have otherwise handled, leaving her, who was already living a leisurely life, with even less to do. Knowing she was pregnant, the young women of the House of Women went out of their way to amuse her and keep her company. They even created a schedule: one day listening to this young lady play the zither or flute, the next admiring that one singing or dancing. This pampered, comfortable life made Su Ci incredibly happy.
In private, she joked to Li Lianhua that she finally understood why those muddled emperors were so obsessed with their harems. If it were her, she wouldn’t want to get up at four in the morning to go to work either, let alone have to face a bunch of old, wrinkled faces. How could those old, withered skins compare to beautiful women who were clever, charming, and looked at you with eyes full of love?
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