「Nine and a half months later.」
It was summer once again. In the pond before Handan Hall, the lotuses were in magnificent bloom, and Ji Qingwu had Lan Zhi pick some fresh lotus seeds for her to eat.
She had only eaten a few when the lotus seeds she was holding fell to the ground, and her expression changed.
"Back to Chening Hall."
Lan Zhi was so flustered she tripped, scrambling over to her side. "Your Grace, the sedan chair is waiting nearby. Don't be afraid."
Si Hai leaped down from a willow tree, saying nervously, "Your Grace, I'll go get His Majesty right away."
Ji Qingwu frowned and waited for the wave of pain to subside. "Just do as I say! Calling His Majesty now won't help. It's not like he can give birth for me."
The Emperor was still in morning court. The system of female officials had been implemented last year, allowing talented women from prominent families to enter the court as female officials by passing a three-stage examination.
