I started as a concubine, and I made the crown prince cry with my delicious food.

The Crown Prince had been married for over half a year without bearing a child, but now he is finally pregnant. This means the royal family will have an heir!

Xiao Jingshi sat down on the edge of the bed, moving very carefully, afraid of disturbing anything. He raised his hand, wanting to touch Ye An'an's lower abdomen, but his hand stopped in mid-air, not daring to fall.

"Um... um..." His voice was incredibly hoarse, "Can... can I touch it?"

The dignified Crown Prince was now acting like a child who had done something wrong, cautiously seeking permission.

Seeing his nervous expression, Ye An'an felt a deep touch on the softest part of her heart. She nodded gently, took his hand, and placed it on her still flat stomach.

"Here..." Xiao Jingshi placed his palm on her stomach. Through the thin fabric, he could almost feel a tiny life growing inside her. "Is there really a child of ours?"

He looked up, his usually deep and cold eyes now brimming with tears, like a child who had received a beloved toy but couldn't believe it, staring at her expectantly, waiting for a positive answer.

Ye An'an's nose tingled, and she nodded vigorously: "Yes, really."

The moment he received an affirmative answer, Xiao Jingshi could no longer hold back his emotions. This man, who was decisive in the court and invincible on the battlefield, burst into tears.

He leaned down and gently pressed his face against her stomach, his shoulders trembling slightly.

"An'an..." His voice trembled with tears as he called her name again and again, "Thank you... thank you..."

Thank you for coming into my life, thank you for staying, thank you for giving me a complete family, thank you for giving my life new meaning.

Ye An'an's eyes also reddened. She gently stroked his hair, feeling his body temperature slightly flushed with excitement. All the anxiety and fear she had felt about giving birth in this unfamiliar era vanished at that moment.

"Don't cry," she said softly, her voice tinged with amusement. "It would be so embarrassing if someone saw His Highness the Crown Prince crying."

"I don't care!" Xiao Jingshi said sullenly, his face still buried in her stomach. "Even if the sky falls today, I'm going to cry my heart out!"

Ye An'an couldn't help but laugh out loud at these childish words.

After a long while, Xiao Jingshi finally raised his head. His eyes were red, and there were still tear stains on his face, but his mouth was stretched to his ears, and he was smiling like a fool.

"An'an, how are you feeling now?" he asked anxiously. "Is there anything that's bothering you? Is there anything you'd like to eat? I'll have the imperial kitchen prepare it right now!"

As he was speaking, he suddenly stood up. "No, the imperial kitchen's cooking isn't good enough. I'll make it for you myself! What do you want? Sour? Sweet? Salty? Or spicy?"

He became flustered and nervous, his former dignity as the Crown Prince completely gone.

"I'm fine," Ye An'an said, tugging at his sleeve and looking at him with amusement. "I just felt a little nauseous, but I feel much better now."

"Feeling nauseous?" Xiao Jingshi immediately became anxious again. "Should we call Physician Sun to take another look? Is something wrong?"

"No need, no need," Ye An'an quickly reassured him, "Doctor Sun said this is a normal morning sickness reaction."

"It's normal..." Xiao Jingshi repeated the sentence, as if trying hard to remember it, "So what do you want to eat now? You must eat something, you can't go hungry."

Ye An'an thought for a moment and said, "I want to eat sour plums, the kind that are both sour and sweet."

"Okay! I'll go get it right away!" Xiao Jingshi turned around and was about to rush out.

"Wait!" Ye An'an called out to him, "If you run out like this, people will get suspicious."

Xiao Jingshi then realized that he had just said he would keep it a secret for the time being. He took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, straightened his clothes, and regained some of the dignity of a crown prince.

"An'an," he suddenly thought of something, "who do you think our child will look like?"

"It's only been a little over a month, and you're already thinking about this?" Ye An'an said with a smile.

"I'm just curious," Xiao Jingshi said earnestly. "If it's a boy, I hope he's like you, gentle and kind. If it's a girl, I also hope she's like you, smart and cute."

"Don't they all look like me?" Ye An'an joked. "Don't you want your child to look a little like you?"

"What's so good about me?" Xiao Jingshi shook his head. "I'm too cold and hard, not warm enough. You're much better."

Ye An'an felt a warmth in her heart and reached out to pinch his cheek: "Who said you're not warm? In my eyes, you are the warmest person in the world."

Xiao Jingshi took her hand and gently kissed it: "An'an, I will protect you both. No matter what happens, I will protect you and the baby. This is my promise."

His eyes were incredibly solemn, as if he were making a sacred vow.

Looking into his earnest eyes, Ye An'an felt an overwhelming sense of security and happiness welling up inside her. Yes, with him by her side, what was there to be afraid of?

"Oh right, the pickled plums!" Xiao Jingshi suddenly remembered. "I'll go get them for you!"

This time, he didn't rush out. Instead, he walked to the door and whispered a few instructions to the guards standing outside. A short while later, a palace servant brought in a dish of candied plums.

Xiao Jingshi personally carried the plate to the bedside and carefully handed it to Ye An'an: "Try it and see if it suits your taste."

Ye An'an picked up a fruit and put it in her mouth. The sweet and sour taste melted in her mouth, and the discomfort in her stomach was relieved a lot.

"It's delicious," she said with a smile, "this is exactly the taste."

"Then eat more," Xiao Jingshi said like a child showing off a treasure. "If you like, I'll have someone prepare more."

Seeing his attentive manner, Ye An'an couldn't help but laugh out loud. This usually dignified and aloof Crown Prince was now like a little spinning top revolving around her, looking adorable no matter how you looked at him.