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Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage

Jiang Ning limped out of her quarters one day and entered the Jiang family's second courtyard, just as the Emperor was selecting a concubine for Prince Yu.  Noble ladies from high-ranking families put in their best efforts to participate in the selection, but the flower fell on Jiang Ning, who was merely there to watch the spectacle.  Jiang Ning was confused. She dared not let Prince Yu be a scapegoat, so she tried every possible way to tell everyone she was pregnant. However, no one believed her.  When she vomited after eating, they laughed at her for feigning illness. When she felt tired, they laughed at her for pretending to be delicate. When her belly grew larger, they laughed at her for overeating.  When Jiang Ning wanted a doctor's confirmation, all eighteen doctors she consulted had the same opinion: "You're just eating too much!" The fifth prince, Prince Yu, was a dashing and handsome young man. He exuded an air of sophistication and regal beauty. This was how the common people of Chang'an City typically described him.  But the real Prince Yu was cold and ruthless, using women without any emotional attachment.  He knew that the second madam of the Jiang family was the Emperor's secret love, and he also knew that the daughter recently brought back by the Jiang family looked exactly like the second madam in her youth.  So, even though the girl had a limp, he still tossed the embroidered flower in his hand into her lap. After their marriage, he knew she was just a pawn. But for the sake of the throne, he had to pretend to cherish her even though he detested her, until...

Gongsun Xiaoyue · General
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Chapter 406: Why Be Mean to Her?

Translator: 549690339

With the scream, a small figure rushed in.

"Fifth Imperial Uncle!"

Li Tingqian, with a large bundle in his arms, stumbled in.

Li Hongyuan was both surprised and happy, and quickly went forward to pick him up: "Xiaoqian, how did you get here? Oh, you've gained some weight, and it seems like you've grown taller too."

Li Tingqian's little face was flushed from running: "Fifth Imperial Uncle, I missed you so much! I've wanted to visit you for a long time, but Imperial Grandmother wouldn't let me come, saying that this place is not clean..."

He peeked his head out and looked around: "It looks pretty clean here."

Li Hongyuan put him down and examined him carefully: "Hmm, you have grown a bit. You look stronger and a bit chubby. Are you still picky about your food?"

He had been a picky eater since he was a child, causing Li Hongyuan to worry.

Li Tingqian shyly smiled: "As long as Aunt is the one who made it, I love eating it."

Suddenly, he sniffed and looked at the food box.