By the time Hua Qingqing and the Emperor returned to the palace, night had completely fallen.
The Emperor had originally intended to accompany Hua Qingqing to the Moon Viewing Pavilion, but they were intercepted on the way by a eunuch sent by Wen Zhaorong.
The eunuch prostrated himself on the ground, his voice brimming with irrepressible joy.
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Physician took Wen Zhaorong's pulse today and has confirmed she is pregnant!"
Pregnancy was a joyous matter, and the Emperor was delighted. He said to Hua Qingqing,
"I will go see Wen Zhaorong. You may return first."
'This means he's going to spend the night with Wen Zhaorong.'
A flicker of disappointment crossed Hua Qingqing's eyes, evidently saddened by her failure to keep the Emperor with her, but she still managed a sweet smile.
"Sister Wen is so fortunate. I will go and congratulate her another day."
Her expression only made the Emperor dote on her more.
