Five years after entering the palace, I became the first consort in the imperial harem to get pregnant.
When the examination revealed twins, the emperor was overjoyed and issued an edict granting me the title of Noble Consort.
He stayed in my chambers day and night and even insisted on feeding me himself.
“You’re carrying my imperial heirs. Your most important task is to take care of the pregnancy. Nothing can go wrong, understand?”
Even the empress was delighted for me, and gave me the finest palace in the harem so I could rest during my pregnancy.
I waited happily for the day I would give birth, until one night I accidentally overheard the emperor and empress talking.
“Qingqing, don’t worry. Our two imperial heirs are doing just fine in her womb.”
“The imperial heirs are already draining Lin Shuhua’s life force. It’s her good fortune to become their nourishment.”
I stared blankly.
Were the babies in my belly the emperor’s and empress’s?
Just then, I heard the thoughts of the babies inside me.
[Big brother, slow down, or she won’t last until we’re born!]
[Burp. Just leave this useless woman enough breath to stay alive. Once we’re born, the four of us can finally be together!]
Super good, great, watch!