The Empress Dowager’s First Day Ruling from Behind the Curtain: A Pregnancy Scare Goes Viral

Chu Jinxi has finally begun ruling from behind the curtain, becoming the most exalted woman in the Great Rong Dynasty. She looks forward to living the life of a pampered layabout, indulging in luxury while others wait on her hand and foot. She’s so delighted she can hardly stop grinning. But on her very first day presiding over court, she throws up in front of all the civil and military officials!

The officials demand answers, accuse her, and threaten to force her out. How can she possibly get out of this?

She can only brazen it out and deny everything. Once she has the power in her hands, none of it will matter.

When she can no longer hide her pregnancy, the Prince Regent corners her against a wall, eyes red as he asks, “Whose child is it?”

“My child has nothing to do with you!”

When she decides to terminate the pregnancy, he corners her again. “You’re not laying a finger on this child!”

“What does my pregnancy have to do with you?”

He patiently coaxes her. “Didn’t you want to find your child a powerful father? I have power and influence. Why not consider me?”

“You’re ruthless. I want to find someone who can keep you in check!”

“Since you know how ruthless I am, how could I let you have your way? I’ll let you keep me in check instead...”

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