My husband, who abandoned his father and kept his son, actually wants me to be his concubine.

Chapter 143 We Have a Daughter
In the death row of the Dali Temple.

Lu Jinshi accompanied Rong Yi to deliver medicine to the death row inmates. Before they even got close, Lu Jinshi heard the inmates shouting.

When he got closer and could see the people inside by the light of the lantern, Lu Jinshi was startled.

The condemned prisoner inside was contorted in pain, constantly shouting for his medicine. He didn't look like a human being, but rather like a wild beast that had lost its mind—it was terrifying!

Rong Yi held Lu Jinshi in his arms and ordered his men to throw the drugs into the cell.

The death row inmate took the pill and swallowed it, seemingly lost in a blissful state, his emotions gradually calming down.

Lu Jinshi looked up at Rong Yi and said, "I really can't imagine what would happen if Father Emperor took this kind of medicine."

This drug is really too powerful.

Looking at the death row inmate in front of him and smelling the dampness of the prison, Lu Jinshi felt nauseous.

Rong Yi frowned and said, "Third brother is really confused. He has no chance of the throne. Even eldest brother has compromised. Why should he do such a rebellious thing?"

Lu Jinshi looked up at Rong Yi and said, "After all, it is the throne, the pinnacle of power in the world. How many people can give up the benefits that power brings? Besides, he is already a prince, and he is just one step away from this position."

Rong Yi said, "Although he is a prince, he is using these unorthodox methods and can never become a legitimate ruler."

Looking at the man in the cell, Lu Jinshi thought about how he had looked just now. He figured that if he were asked to kill someone to give the medicine, the man would agree without hesitation.

September 19th is His Highness the Crown Prince's 20th birthday.

Rong Yi and Lu Jinshi's marriage was arranged hastily, so they did not hold a coming-of-age ceremony before the wedding. This time, the Crown Prince's twentieth birthday also became Rong Yi's coming-of-age ceremony.

His Highness the Crown Prince's coming-of-age ceremony was held in the Eastern Palace, with His Majesty personally bestowing the crown upon Rong Yi, a very solemn occasion.

During the coming-of-age ceremony, Lu Jinshi held Zhang'er in his arms, but felt a slight discomfort in his chest.

She didn't know if she had eaten something bad yesterday, but today she felt a vague nausea.

Princess Yongjia walked over to Lu Jinshi and asked, "What's wrong?"

Lu Jinshi said to Princess Yongjia, "Royal sister, I just had an upset stomach yesterday and feel a little nauseous. It's nothing serious."

Princess Yongjia said, "That's good. You don't look too well. How about we call a royal physician to take a look?"

Lu Jinshi nodded and said, "Okay."

After Rong Yi's coming-of-age ceremony, Lu Jinshi did not go to the palace banquet to eat.

Qiaozhen brought a cup of hot water to Lu Jinshi and said, "Your Highness, when did your period start last month? Sisters Caiyun and Yunxia didn't tell me about this before they left. It seems like you haven't had your period for over a month..."

Lu Jinshi touched her lower abdomen, a look of surprise on her face, and said, "It's been a long time since I had my period..."

Lu Jinshi thought her last period should have started in early July.

With the autumn imperial examinations, the entry into the Eastern Palace, and the enrollment of Lingxiao Academy all happening in quick succession, she didn't even notice her period.

"Quickly, summon the imperial physician!" Lu Jinshi hurriedly stood up and said, "Go quickly."

"Yes, Your Highness the Crown Princess."

Lu Jinshi tried to feel her own pulse, and the smile in her eyes deepened.

Rong Yi didn't linger at the palace banquet either. Concerned about Lu Jinshi's health, he hurried back to his bedchamber.
"You were fine yesterday, so why are you feeling nauseous today? You and I should eat the same things."

Rong Yi looked at Lu Jinshi with deep concern.

Lu Jinshi smiled at Rong Yi and said, "It shouldn't be a big deal."

Rong Yi looked at Lu Jinshi and said, "Why are you still smiling? Aren't you upset anymore?" Lu Jinshi shook her head and said, "I'm upset, but I'm also happy."

Looking at Lu Jinshi's smile, Rong Yi couldn't help but think, "Really?"

Lu Jinshi smiled and said, "We're going to have a daughter!"

Rong Yi frowned slightly. Seeing his expression, Lu Jinshi said, "Rong Yi, what's with that look? We're going to have a daughter, aren't you happy?"

Rong Yi smiled helplessly and hugged Lu Jinshi, saying, "I just feel that you just gave birth to Zhang'er and haven't fully recovered yet. Zhang'er is only a little over a year old, and you're already pregnant with your second child. It must be quite damaging to your body."

Lu Jinshi said, "I've had a whole year of recuperation, and I should take advantage of my youth to have another daughter..."

Rong Yi looked at Lu Jinshi and said, "How do you know it's a daughter? What if it's another son?"

Lu Jinshi glared at Rong Yi and said, "It's a daughter!"

Rong Yi smiled and said, "Good, good, it's a daughter."

The imperial physician arrived shortly afterward. After taking Lu Jinshi's pulse through the gauze curtain, the physician knelt down with a smile and said, "Congratulations, Your Highness the Crown Princess! Congratulations, Your Highness the Crown Princess! You are pregnant! Judging from your pulse, you are almost two months along."

Upon hearing that it had been two months, Rong Yi felt a bit scared.

After all, they've been causing quite a bit of trouble in the last two months.

Lu Jinshi yawned and said, "No wonder I've been so sleepy these past few days. It turns out I'm pregnant. Qiaozhen, reward the imperial physician with one hundred taels of silver, and each of the eunuchs and maids in the Eastern Palace with five taels of silver."

The palace maid beside her quickly expressed her gratitude: "Thank you for the gift, Your Highness the Crown Princess."

After the imperial physician and palace maids had all left, Rong Yi reached out and touched Lu Jinshi's lower abdomen, saying, "This child came quietly, and it's quite tenacious."

Lu Jinshi thought about all the things that had happened in the past two months, and how she and Rong Yi had never had a moment's peace. This child was indeed very tenacious.

Rong Yi pressed his head against Lu Jinshi's lower abdomen to listen, "Why isn't it moving like it was when you were pregnant with Zhang'er?"

"Zhang'er was already seven or eight months old then, and he's only two months old now. What could possibly happen?"

Lu Jinshi said with a light laugh.

Rong Yi held Lu Jinshi's hand and said, "Go to the palace banquet and make Father and Mother happy too."

Lu Jinshi said, "Okay."

The palace banquet was not over yet.

When Rong Yi and Lu Jinshi arrived, the Empress Dowager asked, "Miaomiao, are you alright? The weather is getting cold, and it's easy for your stomach to get chilled..."

Lu Jinshi bowed to the Empress Dowager and said, "Grandmother, I just saw the imperial physician. It's not that I have a stomach problem, but... I'm pregnant."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Huiyuan and Empress Rong, who were at the head of the group, both smiled.

Empress Rong hurriedly said to Rong Yi, "Yi'er, why don't you help Miaomiao sit down?"

Rong Yi then helped Lu Jinshi sit down.

The Empress Dowager smiled and asked, "How many months?"

Lu Jinshi said, "It's been exactly two months. I hadn't noticed it before."

The Empress Dowager smiled and said, "The Crown Prince has another child, which is truly a joyous occasion."

In the main hall, everyone offered their congratulations.
Only Prince Qi stood up and said, "Father, Mother, the Crown Princess's pregnancy is indeed a joyous occasion for the Eastern Palace and the Great Prosperous Imperial Family. However, since the Crown Princess is pregnant, it will be difficult for her to serve His Highness the Crown Prince. I believe that we should select a concubine or a high-ranking lady to serve His Highness the Crown Prince."