In the palace under the cover of night, it is quiet and mysterious. Su Wanrong sits alone in the bedroom, with the moonlight shining through the window, adding a touch of mystery to the silent space.
She closes her eyes and deeply ponders, repeating the promise to her unborn child in her heart. Her determination is as firm as a rock, vowing to protect this innocence no matter how rough the road ahead may be.
"Madam, are you okay?" Xiao Yan softly broke the silence as she entered the room, looking at Su Wanrong with concern in her eyes.
Su Wanrong opened her eyes and smiled to reassure Xiao Yan, "I'm fine, Xiao Yan. Just thinking about some things."
Xiao Yan approached cautiously and said, "Your Highness, the rumors in the palace are getting more intense. You must be careful. I heard that His Majesty has been showing unusual interest in you recently."
Su Wanrong nodded, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes. "I know, Xiao Yan. Every step in this palace must be taken with caution. But no matter what, I will not let anyone harm our child."
Xiao Yan deeply looked at Su Wanrong, with an expression of great admiration and loyalty, "Madam, this servant will follow you, never leaving or abandoning. No matter what happens in the future, this servant will stay by your side."
In a quiet corner of the harem, the news of Su Wanrong's pregnancy was like a lurking storm, gradually rising and causing alarm among the high-ranking officials in the palace. A senior palace maid close to the queen, Su Wanyi, casually mentioned Su Wanrong's recent absence in the dressing room, and this topic quickly spread throughout the harem, causing a slight ripple.
"Have you noticed that Lady Su Wanrong has been wearing loose clothes lately, and she hardly appears in public?" the senior palace maid whispered to another maid.
Another palace maid's eyes showed surprise, "Really? I just thought she seemed different lately, but I didn't think much of it. Could it be that she..."
Before she finished speaking, they exchanged a knowing look, filled with speculation.
In a secluded garden within the palace, Su Wanrong strolled alone, enjoying a moment of tranquility. However, palace intrigues and schemes were ever-present, lurking in the shadows.
"Your Highness Su, it seems you have been less visible recently. Is there any inconvenience?" A consort from the palace casually approached her, her words carrying a hint of inquiry.
Su Wanrong smiled faintly, maintaining a dignified posture, "Not at all, I have just been feeling a little unwell recently, so I have been resting more. Thank you for your concern, Your Highness."
The concubine looked at Su Wanrong with suspicion, no longer pressing for answers, but her curiosity and wariness were even more apparent in her eyes.
As Su Wanrong's pregnancy becomes more apparent, the power games in the harem become more complex and treacherous.
Every encounter, every banquet, could be an opportunity for those with ulterior motives. Su Wanrong must be even more cautious to protect herself and her unborn child.
The doubts of Emperor Han Yu and the calculations of Empress Su Wanyi made the situation in the palace even more unpredictable, and every step of Su Wanrong felt like walking on thin ice.
At a grand gathering in the palace, despite wearing a loose-fitting dress, Su Wanrong could not completely conceal her protruding abdomen.
She sat in the corner, trying to minimize her presence, but her inadvertent silhouette still caught the attention of the people in the palace.
A palace maid close to Su Wanyi was whispering among the concubines. Soon, the commotion spread like ripples, attracting the attention and suspicion of many concubines present.
"Do you see, does Lady Su look a bit different?" a concubine whispered to the person next to her.
"Indeed, I also feel that she has been avoiding crowds recently. Today, she came here and sat there all night without getting up," another concubine echoed.
Meanwhile, not far away, Han Yu's gaze inadvertently fell on Su Wanrong, and his heart was in turmoil. He also noticed the glances and whispers of the crowd, deepening his suspicions.
At the end of the gathering, Han Yu found an opportunity to be alone with Su Wanrong. "Wanrong, how have you been feeling lately? I've noticed that you seem different," his voice was low, and his eyes revealed a sense of inquiry and concern.
Su Wanrong felt a tightness in her heart, knowing that she could no longer hide it, but she remained calm. "Your Majesty, servants indeed have been feeling unwell, but it does not affect the overall situation. There is no need to worry excessively."
Han Yu gazed at her, his eyes filled with complexity that was difficult to decipher. He nodded slightly, but his doubts remained unresolved in his heart.
At this moment, Su Wanrong, although in the splendid harem, felt like she was walking on thin ice, needing to be cautious with every step. She knew that she and her unborn child were in the midst of a rapidly changing whirlpool, and she had to be even more careful to face the impending storm.
In the deep quiet of the palace one night, Su Wanrong woke up in a panic in her chamber, feeling a sharp pain in her abdomen.
Her face was pale, and sweat was sliding down her forehead. Xiao Yan knelt nervously by the bed, at a loss, and asked, "Madam, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell somewhere?"
Su Wanrong clenched the bedsheet in pain and said with difficulty, " Xiao Yan, my abdomen hurts... Quickly, help me see what's wrong."
Xiao Yan quickly pulled open Su Wanrong's dress and saw her abdomen slightly bulging, and now it was unusually tense. Xiao Yan's heart sank, and she hurried to get some hot water and herbs, trying to help Su Wanrong relieve the pain.
More sweat appeared on Su Wanrong's forehead, her breathing was rapid, and her heart was filled with fear and despair. "Who... who did this? Why... would they do this to me..."
Xiao Yan Tears welled up in her eyes, but she tried to remain calm. "Madam, please don't worry too much. The most important thing now is to stay stable. I will find someone to help, and we must ensure the safety of you and the child."
Su Wanrong Struggling to breathe and calm her emotions, she knew deep down that there must be a sinister plot behind all of this.
Her hand involuntarily caressed her abdomen, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes. "No matter what, I won't let anyone hurt my child."
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