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

In the imperial study, Emperor Qi Jing sighed inwardly, "Alas, it's truly not easy to be a wise ruler."

He had to get up before dawn every day to preside over the morning court session, and he couldn't go to sleep until midnight because he had to review countless memorials. It's pitiful that he had already grown gray hair at only twenty-two years old.

Moreover, due to sitting for long periods of time to handle memorials, he developed back pain at a young age.

But ever since he drank the flower tea from the Queen's palace, he felt much better.

Emperor Qi Jing harbored a glimmer of hope, thinking that since Grand Secretary Liang had given Prime Minister Feng flower tea from Qinghe County, what if it was the same kind of flower tea as the Empress's? Wouldn't that be like finding a treasure!

"Prime Minister Feng, I just asked you if you still have the tea leaves?"

Prime Minister Feng, recovering from his surprise, quickly replied, "Your Majesty, the tea leaves are still here."

When Feng Cheng received the tea, he felt that Grand Secretary Liang was too stingy, only sending a small packet of tea. He thought to himself, what good tea could a remote little county like Qinghe County have? So he didn't think much of it.

He casually tossed the unopened packet of tea onto the shelf in his study.

Who would have thought that His Majesty would be interested in that packet of tea?

Prime Minister Feng was quite curious and planned to open the paper package before sending it to the palace to see what kind of treasure the flower tea was that made His Majesty so concerned.

To everyone's surprise, His Majesty said, "Prime Minister Feng, I'm fine here. Let Xiao Fuzi go back to your residence with you to fetch some tea."

Prime Minister Feng was taken aback. What? Going back to the manor together? Since Eunuch Fu wanted to come along, he didn't have a chance to open the tea leaves to see what was going on.

What exactly is this tea leaf?

Prime Minister Feng felt it was a great pity. He wished he had opened the tea and tasted it as soon as Liang Shikuan sent it. Now he felt a tightness in his chest, as if he had missed out on some priceless treasure.

Seeing that Prime Minister Feng was still reluctant to leave, Emperor Qi Jing took two boxes of premium tribute tea in gilded boxes from the bookshelf in the imperial study and stuffed them into Prime Minister Feng's arms.

"Alright, Prime Minister Feng, stop being so reluctant. I won't take your things for nothing. These two boxes of premium tribute tea are compensation for you. Quickly take Xiao Fuzi back to the manor to get the tea."

Prime Minister Feng was even more puzzled as he held the two boxes of tribute tea in his arms. His Majesty had actually exchanged two boxes of top-grade tribute tea for a small packet of flower tea. This was too generous, making him feel even more that the small packet of flower tea given by Lord Liang was a priceless treasure.

I felt extremely uneasy, as if I had missed out on a tremendous treasure.

After Prime Minister Feng left, Emperor Qi Jing paced back and forth in the imperial study, feeling extremely tormented, as if he were being scratched by a cat, his heart burning with anxiety.

I haven't had any flower tea for three days, and I really miss it. Just now, I almost wanted to go to Prime Minister Feng's residence with him to get some flower tea.

Fortunately, Emperor Qi Jing did not have to wait long. Eunuch Fu returned to the Imperial Study with the flower tea in about half an hour.

"Your Majesty, this is the flower tea that Grand Secretary Liang gave to Prime Minister Feng."

Emperor Qi Jing was overjoyed when he received the tea leaves, as they smelled the same as those in the Empress's palace.

Could it be that Grand Secretary Liang has been reluctant to return to the capital because of this flower tea?

I'm actually a little envious of Grand Secretary Liang, who lives far away in Qinghe County. Staying in Qinghe County, he can not only admire the finest orchids but also taste such precious flower tea. I must write to Grand Secretary Liang to ask him about it later.

One packet is far too little. After I finish it, I'll be so hungry I won't be able to sleep.

Emperor Qi Jing took a small gold box inlaid with cat's-eye stones from the bookshelf and carefully put the flower tea inside.

Such fine tea must be paired with the best spring water.

"Little Fuzi, have someone fetch the best water from the Moon Spring in the Western Hills. I want to make tea."

While waiting for the spring water, Emperor Qi Jing spread out some paper and wrote a letter to Grand Secretary Liang, inquiring about how he obtained the flower tea.

The words reveal a deep longing for flower tea.

After Emperor Jing of Qi finished writing the letter, he checked it over and was very satisfied.

Although the word "want" was not mentioned at all, given Liang Daxueshi's intelligence, he would surely have been able to tell that the letter was asking for tea.

If Grand Secretary Liang can get his hands on some tea, he will definitely send it over.

"Someone, hurry up and send this letter to Qinghe County."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Emperor Qi Jing's face was full of anticipation, waiting only for Lord Liang's reply.

He put a small pinch of flower tea into the blue and white porcelain teapot, waiting for the spring water to arrive so he could boil water and brew tea.

Before the spring water arrived, the palace maids from the Empress's palace arrived first.

The palace maid beamed with joy, "Congratulations, Your Majesty! The imperial physician has diagnosed that the Empress is pregnant!"

Emperor Jing of Qi was so happy he could hardly speak.

Being an emperor is a really tough job.

He is only twenty-two years old this year, but he has already been urged by his ministers to have children for several years.

Those ministers pressured him every day to produce an heir to the throne, as if he, the emperor, would be a sinner if he didn't give birth to a son.

He tried for several years, but none of the many concubines in the harem were pregnant.

There were rumors that he was infertile, and he had actually doubted himself. Surely it was impossible that he couldn't have fertility issues with so many women? The problem was mostly with himself.

I don't know if it's just my imagination, but ever since I drank the flower tea at the Empress's place, I feel that my sexual performance has indeed improved.

Now that the Empress is pregnant, those rumors about his inability to perform are completely dispelled! It is indeed a joyous occasion.

Emperor Qi Jing didn't bother waiting for the spring water; he immediately grabbed the tea bag and headed to Fengming Palace. Not only did he enjoy this tea, but his empress also loved it, so he couldn't keep it to himself.

As Emperor Qi Jing walked, he instructed, "Xiao Fuzi, have someone deliver the box of dzi beads that the Western Xia Kingdom recently presented as tribute to the Empress's palace."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The palace maids who were supposed to announce the good news had not yet arrived at the Empress Dowager's Cining Palace.

The Empress Dowager muttered, "Why hasn't Zhaohua come to the palace lately? After drinking her flower tea, my headache has improved by more than half."

Granny An thought to herself, "Your Majesty, you don't really miss Princess Zhaohua, but rather Princess Zhaohua's flower tea."

That flower tea is truly a wonderful thing.

Previously, the Empress Dowager either suffered from insomnia or was tired and weak all day long. After drinking the flower tea given by Princess Zhaohua, the Empress Dowager never suffered from insomnia and weakness again. Her energy became exceptionally good, and her appetite increased significantly, with her eating much more every day.

Unfortunately, the flower tea was finished a few days ago. Ever since it was finished, the Empress Dowager has been muttering every day about why Princess Zhaohua hasn't come to the palace yet.

"Since Your Majesty misses Princess Zhaohua, this old servant will send someone to invite her to the palace."

The Empress Dowager waved her hand, "Alright, go and invite them. Remember, don't mention the flower tea."

Granny An: Your Majesty, your words are a blatant attempt to cover up your wrongdoing.

Before Granny An even left the room, she encountered a palace maid who had come to deliver good news.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty! The Empress has been diagnosed with pregnancy by the imperial physician."

The Empress Dowager excitedly rose from her recliner, clasped her hands together, and said, "Thank God, after so many years of waiting, it has finally come. Such a joyous occasion must be witnessed by me personally at Fengming Palace."

"This is His Majesty's first child, so it should be taken seriously. Granny An, go and select some precious medicinal herbs to send to Fengming Palace, and also choose two experienced female physicians from the Imperial Hospital to serve the Empress."

The Duke of Anguo's mansion also received the good news that day.

The whole family was very happy. Because of his joy, Duke Anguo rewarded each of the servants in the mansion with a tael of silver in a red envelope.

Furthermore, they had a long string of firecrackers set off outside the Duke's mansion, which crackled and popped for a long time.

Lady Anguo breathed a long sigh of relief as she listened to the sound of firecrackers.

She said to her youngest daughter, Princess Zhaohua, "Your sister is finally pregnant. It's all thanks to the flower tea sent by your friend surnamed Su that His Majesty has been staying at Fengming Palace for several days in a row. I will have the steward prepare an extra New Year's gift this year and send it to Qinghe County."

The reason why the youngest daughter was able to be granted the title of Princess was because His Majesty favored the Empress. This favor extended to her, and now it is considered secure.

"Understood, Mother." Princess Zhaohua was also very happy for her sister. Her sister was the first in the harem to conceive the emperor's child, and she would surely be favored in the days to come.

As Duke Anguo stroked his beard, he thought that if the Empress had given birth to a son, his position as the Emperor's father-in-law would have been even more secure. Who would have thought that the ultimate winner in the struggle for the Emperor's favor in the harem would be a packet of flower tea?

We are so grateful to that Miss Su, whom we have never met before. If Miss Su ever needs anything from the Duke's Mansion in the future, the Duke's Mansion will definitely do its best to help.

"Zhaohua, the flower tea is related to the rise and fall of our Duke Anguo's mansion, so you must have someone keep a close eye on it and make sure nothing goes wrong. Also, you must maintain a good relationship with that Miss Su."

"Father, don't worry, I will definitely maintain my relationship with Miss Su. My sister Baozhu sent someone over today to say that the second batch of flower tea that Miss Su sent me is on its way to the capital, delivered by the Meng family's merchant caravan."