The Royal Physician examined Ying Lili, who was on the bed. He observed her pulse rate when Sheng Li asked him, "Did she get nauseated because of the wound that she got earlier? The Royal Physician has told me that it has healed fully. Did you lie to me?"

"I am fine now. I think that smell made me nauseated. It does not usually happen. Royal Physician, am I right?" Ying Lili asked him, who was still observing her pulse.

A smile formed on the lips of the Royal Physician, and he stood up from the chair. He turned to the Crown Prince and bowed. "Your Highness, the Crown Princess is pregnant," the Royal Physician informed Sheng Li.

Sheng Li could not believe his ears while Ying Lili looked up at the Royal Physician with bewilderment.

"Is it true?" Sheng Li asked as a smile started to appear on his lips.

"Yes, Your Highness. The pulse rate is slightly higher which is usually observed in pregnant women," the Royal Physician told Sheng Li, who brought his palm near his lips.

Xing-Fu congratulated both the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess. He dashed out of the chamber. He told the maidservants standing outside to deliver the news to the Emperor and the others in the Imperial Palace.

A few of them ran outside to inform the news about Ying Lili's pregnancy in the Palace.

Sheng Li walked to Ying Lili, who had stood up. He hugged her tightly in front of the Royal Physician, who stepped back and deeply bowed.

"Lili, you are pregnant. I become a father and you a mother," he said and pulled away to gaze into her eyes. She was smiling brightly at him when he picked her up by encircling his arms around her thighs. He lifted her in the air.

"Sheng Li," she called his name. Xing-Fu, the Royal Physician, and the two maidservants in the chamber smiled seeing them.

Sheng Li swirled her in the air before putting her down. At this moment, he had no idea who was around him except Ying Lili. He just kissed her on the lips, without caring for the people, who were in the chamber. She widened her eyes and pushed him away.

"Don't be shameless. They all are watching us," Ying Lili complained in a low voice and arched her eyebrows. The smile on her lips still persisted.

"I am shameless. At least, don't stop me today," Sheng Li told them. He gazed at Xing-Fu, the Royal Physician, and those two maidservants. "Turn away," he told them. Immediately, they all turned away.

"Now, is it fine?" Sheng Li asked her and again kissed her lips without waiting for her to respond.

Xing-Fu tried to take a peek and giggled. He came closer to the Royal Physician and said, "The Crown Prince becomes romantic anywhere, anytime," Xing-Fu said and again started giggling.

"Royal Physician," Sheng Li called his name, who immediately turned back, and so did Xing-Fu. Sheng Li took out the gold rings he had worn on his right hand in four of his fingers. He distributed them among the Royal Physician, Xing-Fu, and the two maidservants. He also took out the jade-pearl necklace around his neck and handed it to the Royal Physician.

"Thank you for delivering such great news to us," Sheng Li said with a broad smile.

He turned his head to Ying Lili and made her sit on the mattress. "Don't tire yourself," he advised her. "Xing-Fu, employ more servants in the Zhenzhu Residence," he ordered him.

Empress Deng Hui reached the chamber first. Sheng Li stood up and bowed. Though he did not like her presence, he could not show it at this time. Deng Hui asked the Royal Physician about the news whether it was true or not.

"Yes, Your Majesty. I have examined the Crown Princess's pulse carefully. Her Highness is bearing the Royal child of the Han," Royal Physician again confirmed it.

Other Consorts had reached the chamber by then and heard the same.

Deng Hui went to the Crown Princess and congratulated her. Ying Lili almost stood up when Sheng Li told her not to get up.

"The Crown Princess should not stand up," the second Consort told her. Deng Hui agreed with her. She looked at the young maidservants and took out the jade bangles that she had around her hands. She took them out and gave them those jade bangles.

The maidservants happily accepted that and thanked the Empress for such precious jewels.

Soon the Emperor and the other royal family members arrived at the chamber. Han Wenji was waiting for this for a long time. He first congratulated both the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess for giving such good news to all of them.

"Empress Hui, make sure to give special care to the Crown Princess from now on," Han Wenji requested Deng Hui, who agreed to it.

"Your Majesty, I will take care of the Crown Princess's diet and other things during this pregnancy time," Deng Hui assured him. Sheng Li did not want this, but he couldn't say anything in front of his father. "My three other Consorts shall also take care of the Crown Princess. Spend your time with her and give her lessons regarding it," Han Wenji stated with a smile.

"Of Course, Your Majesty. The Crown Princess is unaware of the things and she needs us around her," the third consort said. Han Wenji nodded his head.

"Sister Lili, Brother Sheng, I am so happy for you two. I will become Royal Sixth Uncle. I am so glad to meet my royal nephew or niece," Lei Wanxi said delightedly.

Ying Lili missed her mother at this moment. She recalled how her mother used to say that she would make numerous clothes for her grandchild. Sheng Li noticed the expression on her face.

"The Crown Princess wants to take some rest," Sheng Li requested them to leave.

Deng Hui saw the food on the table and checked it. "The Crown Princess shall not eat this kind of food at this time. I will instruct the chefs to include a beneficiary diet for the Crown Princess," she told the Crown Prince, who nodded his head.

Han Wenji left the chamber, followed by his servants. Gradually, others left, too, except the Empress.. She was giving instructions to Court Lady Ki, who had been employed specifically for the Crown Princess needs at this time.

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