The moment the topic came up, Hua Manman couldn't resist playing the contrarian and shot back without thinking.
"Why does it have to be a problem with me? Couldn't it be a problem with Prince Zhao?"
The moment the words left her mouth, she cursed inwardly.
'I've said the wrong thing!'
Madam He and Hua Dingzong's eyes widened in unison as they stared at Hua Manman in disbelief.
'To think that the majestic and fearsome Prince Zhao actually suffered from a secret fertility problem!'
'But then again, there had long been rumors about this in the capital. Where there's smoke, there's fire.'
Hua Manman held out her hands pleadingly. "Listen to me, it's not what you think!"
Hua Dingzong said hurriedly, "Lower your voice. Don't let any outsiders hear."
Madam He gripped her daughter's hand and reminded her in a hushed tone.
"Your father's right. It's one thing for us family to know about this, but it absolutely must not spread."
