The peasant girl has a private space, and her husband is handsome.

When Feng Yuanxi returned to the Prime Minister's residence, he had his servants call his mother and sister to the Prime Minister's study, saying that he had something good to share.

Soon the family members arrived. By then it was already very late, and usually everyone in the family would be asleep by this time.

Feng Xiaoshuang wondered what kind of good stuff it was that made her wake up in the middle of the night to eat it.

"You woke me up when I was already asleep. Brother, hurry up and take a look. If you don't satisfy me, I'll beat you up."

Feng Yuanxi took out his purse and distributed the maltose cubes inside to everyone in the family, except for Prime Minister Feng.

"Father, you don't like Miss Su, so you don't deserve to eat the food Miss Su sends."

"I won't eat it, even if you beg me." Prime Minister Feng thought to himself, what's so great about this maltose?

It turned out that everyone in the family had a surprised expression on their face after eating it.

Feng Xiaoshuang was initially quite angry, but after tasting the maltose, she felt it was all worth it.

I'd be willing to stay up all night.

She ate it with gusto, her eyes practically disappearing behind her teeth. "This is the most delicious maltose I've ever eaten in my life! Brother, I really admire you. I'd like to ask you how to get maltose from Miss Su?"

In Feng Yuanxi's heart, Miss Su was his goddess. "Miss Su is a very good person. As long as you treat her sincerely, she will reciprocate with sincerity. However, Miss Su is a person who is destined for great things. Sister, if you don't have anything to do, don't bother Miss Su."

The Prime Minister's wife was very satisfied with the food and even snatched the last piece of candy from her son's hand.

"My son, I really underestimated you before. You managed to snag the most beautiful dress from Guose Tianxiang and get such delicious malt candy. You're the most promising one in our family."

The family happily shared the delicious food and then left.

Prime Minister Feng was left alone, staring at each other in bewilderment.

His leg injury hasn't healed yet, so he can't move freely.

But he just noticed that when his youngest son took out the candy, he accidentally dropped one.

Feng Chengxiang said to the servant standing beside him, "Pick up that piece of malt candy that fell on the ground and let me taste it."

The servant could hardly believe it: the Prime Minister had just sworn that he would never eat such a thing.

Now they're even picking up maltose that's fallen on the ground and eating it.

Although surprised, he picked it up, wiped it with a handkerchief, and handed it to Prime Minister Feng.

Prime Minister Feng put it in his mouth. It was sweet and fragrant, the aroma hitting him right in the head. Just as his daughter had said, it was a delicacy.

This is the first time in my life I've tasted something so delicious. Suddenly I realize I've wasted the first half of my life.

Luckily, Yuanxi didn't notice that one had fallen on the ground, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to taste it tonight.

It was time to sleep, but Prime Minister Feng was wide awake, his mind filled with thoughts of maltose.

Prime Minister Feng was not the only one who didn't sleep.

At the Guiping Marquis's residence, the Marquis's wife, Cui, stayed up late into the night, writing and drawing on paper, determined to organize a grand and unparalleled engagement banquet.

She was so excited that she fainted and collapsed to the ground.

This terrified Marquis Guiping.

"Someone come quickly and fetch the imperial physician."

Marquis Guiping quickly carried Lady Cui to the bed, so worried he was almost in tears.

After the royal physician came to examine her pulse, he congratulated her, saying, "Congratulations, Your Excellency! Your Excellency, the Lady of the Marquis is pregnant!"

Marquis Guiping jumped up with joy, like a child, "Haha, my lady is pregnant! My lady is pregnant again!"

Although Marquis Guiping was a good-for-nothing playboy since his youth, he genuinely loved children and had always hoped to have another one. After many years of waiting, his wife finally became pregnant again.

Lady Hou has woken up, her eyes filled with tears.

She prayed to gods and Buddhas for many years, hoping to have another daughter, but her wish was never fulfilled.

As a result, Qian Yatou gave her her blessings, saying that she would definitely be able to give birth to a daughter as she wished, and then she really did become pregnant. When she was born, she would definitely be a precious daughter, just as Qian Yatou said.

Qian Yatou's mouth must be blessed; whatever she says comes true!

Marquis Guiping gently held Lady Cui's hand, his eyes glistening with tears.

"That's wonderful, madam! I'm going to be a father again! We're going to have another son!"

Lady Cui, the wife of the Marquis, corrected him, saying, "My lord, it's not a son. I'm carrying a daughter. Qian'er said I would give birth to a daughter, and it will definitely be a daughter."

Marquis Guiping: "Good, good, good, it's a daughter."

He is not actually a sexist; he likes both boys and girls as long as they can have children.

The future daughter-in-law is indeed a lucky star for the Marquis's family.

Since the birth of their son Gong Yu, the Marquis's mansion had not received any good news for the past twenty years. The moment the future daughter-in-law offered her blessings, the lady of the mansion became pregnant.

The next day, the good news that Lady Guiping was pregnant reached the palace.

The Empress Dowager was extremely pleased.

She only has one younger brother, so she definitely wants the best for him.

The Gong family has few children and has not had a son for over twenty years, which is why they used to stuff so many women into the Marquis's mansion.

Since the child was conceived by Cui, she no longer needed to cause Cui any more trouble, and she no longer needed to try to force her brother to have women.

It's pointless to stuff them in; so many women have been stuffed in, and not a single one has gotten pregnant.

"Granny Qin, immediately prepare two generous gifts, one to send to Madam Cui, and the other to Miss Su."

She had heard that it was because Miss Su had offered her blessings, saying that Madam Cui would surely give birth to a daughter as she wished, and then she was indeed diagnosed with pregnancy.

After more than twenty years without conceiving, Miss Su became pregnant right after offering her blessings. That girl is truly a lucky star, bringing good fortune to the family. This marriage is wonderful.

Miss Su's background is indeed a bit low. When Miss Su's parents come to the capital, she, as the Empress Dowager, must support them and not allow Miss Su's family to be looked down upon.

The Empress was also very pleased and immediately summoned Su Qianqian to the palace.

"Miss Su, I have a favor to ask of you."

The Empress held Su Qianqian's hand, her eyes full of anticipation. "Miss Su's words are blessed; if Miss Su says it's a son, then it must be a son."

"Miss Su, please tell me quickly that I am having a son this time."

This was the second time the Empress had asked Su Qianqian for auspicious words.

Su Qianqian sighed and rubbed her forehead: Those were all coincidences.

It was truly a coincidence. A few days ago, she had heard from the old women of the Guiping Marquis's residence that Madam Cui particularly wanted to have a daughter, which was why she had comforted her in that way.

Unexpectedly, it turned out I was pregnant.

However, to appease the Empress, Su Qianqian still sent her blessings: "I hope Your Majesty will give birth to the eldest prince smoothly."

The Empress was overjoyed and had a whole carriage full of gifts prepared to send to Su Qianqian.

When Vice Minister Luo finished his morning court session, he saw Eunuch An, who served the Empress Dowager, personally pushing a cart full of gifts out of the palace.

Eunuch An instructed several eunuchs to carry the gifts onto the carriage: "Be careful as you carry them. Half of these are gifts from the Empress Dowager to the Lady of the Marquis, and the other half are for Miss Su."

A short while later, Xiao Xizi, the eunuch who served the Empress, also came out, this time with a cart full of gifts.

The old man instructed, "These are all for Miss Su. Be careful not to damage them."

Vice Minister Luo was quite envious: That girl received so many rewards at once; looking across the entire capital, you couldn't find another person with such glory.

What a clever scheme! She managed to win over the two most powerful women in the palace.

But it's okay, the girl's smile soon stopped.

His Majesty has agreed to reclaim Qinghe County and other cities, and the silver mines now belong to the imperial court.

The imperial court will soon send several people to take over the silver mine, and Vice Minister Luo plans to put his second son in charge of managing the silver mine.

They can easily skim off a little profit and that will be enough to support the Luo family for generations to come.

After the court session, Emperor Qi Jing came to Fengming Palace.

Upon hearing the Empress's news of his aunt Cui's pregnancy, Emperor Qi Jing was also somewhat excited.

Wow, Miss Su has such a silver tongue!

"Your Majesty, Miss Su has already blessed us, saying that I will give birth to the eldest prince."

Emperor Qi Jing was in a very good mood. "Very well, if you give birth to the eldest son, I will make him the crown prince."

The ministers are urging him to produce an heir every day.

If this child is a son, then those ministers will be able to shut up.

Otherwise, I'd have to keep working hard every night. That'd be exhausting!

Moreover, the ministers would continue to send women into the palace, as supporting women was very expensive.

Emperor Qi Jing recalled that he had just stripped Miss Su of her military power and seized her city and silver mine at the morning court session, and felt quite sorry for Miss Su.

I plan to give two fine jade ruyi as a wedding gift when Miss Su gets married.