If Pei Yan found out that Mei Wanying was carrying his child, he would never agree to her marrying into the Gu Family.
He might even insist on making her his Princess Consort.
This was not the outcome Empress Gu wanted.
She was grateful to the Mei family for raising Pei Yan, and she hadn't forgotten General Mei's glorious military achievements.
If her own son didn't have so many obstacles in his path, choosing Mei Wanying as a daughter-in-law wouldn't be out of the question.
She could consider it a way of repaying their kindness.
It would even earn her a good reputation.
As things stood, she only wanted to choose a daughter-in-law who could provide support. She needed to deal with the Crown Prince as quickly as possible and avoid complications from further delays.
The Emperor's health had been ruined in his youth, and his condition was deteriorating. It was clear he was not destined for a long life.
