Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
The following day, Qin Zhenzhen began her act, feigning severe morning sickness.
Soon, news of Qin Zhenzhenâs pregnancy circulated throughout the capital.
Given her renown as a seasoning specialist, her name was widely recognized.
Moreover, with Su Bin newly appointed as the Primus, many eyes were on their activities.
Su Bin deliberately had someone spread the word, adding some extra flavor to the story.
âIâve heard that Divine Doctor Qin is expecting, and her morning sickness is excruciating. Sheâs reached the point of vomiting after every meal.â
âPrimus Su appears incredibly anxious. He seems eager to experience pregnancy on behalf of his wife!â
âThe two of them have quite a reputation as a loving couple. Itâs no wonder Primus Su is so devoted to his wife.
There were, of course, those who took the opportunity to mock Qin Zhenzhen.
âWhat a joke. Sheâs a miracle doctor, but she canât alleviate her morning sickness?â
Someone promptly defended her, saying, âWhat do you know? Being a miracle doctor doesnât relate to managing pregnancy symptoms. You canât use medicines indiscriminately during pregnancy! â
âMoreover, pregnancy reactions vary from person to person. Some experience mild symptoms, while others suffer intense discomfort, vomiting everything they eat. They might even vomit when they havenât eaten. Some even bring up yellow bile.â
âOrdinary remedies are ineffective, and potent medications must be used with caution. Divine Doctor Qin hails from the southern regions and hasnât fully acclimated to the capitalâs climate. Combined with her pregnancy, you can only imagine her discomfort.â
âConsidering her condition, it would be wise for her to return to her hometown.â
âIâve heard that Primus Su intends to accompany his wife to her hometown for her recovery.â
Upon hearing these discussions, the Crown Princeâs anger was palpable, contorting his face.
He had never forgotten Qin Zhenzhen. Thoughts of when he could take her back to the Crown Princeâs residence had consumed him.
However, he hadnât disregarded his fatherâs warning, nor the Public Houseâs counsel to keep his distance from Qin Zhenzhen. They believed that she was the royal familyâs lucky star, having once saved them. The Crown Prince shouldnât harbor improper intentions toward her, nor her husband, Su Bin.
Another theory posited that Qin Zhenzhen possessed extraordinary luck. She could bring fortune to others, turn misfortune into luck, and even reflect the harm inflicted on her back onto others, as the events in the royal courtyard had demonstrated.
Thus, the Crown Prince was compelled to stifle his desires for the time being.
Now, knowing that Qin Zhenzhen was soon to be a mother, his frustration mounted. He, the Crown Prince, couldnât possess the woman he desired and had to watch as she bore another manâs child.
Yet, when he contemplated the dragon throne, he convinced himself to put Qin Zhenzhen out of his mind. Once seated in that position, he could have countless women who resembled her to fill the void.
If he couldnât entirely erase thoughts of Qin Zhenzhen from his mind by then, he was determined to find a way to seduce her.
He now viewed this as a prime opportunity to drive Su Bin away.
With this motive in mind, the Crown Prince paid a visit to the Public House. âGrandfather, I believe itâs time to have Su Bin relocated from the capital.â
His grandfather furrowed his brows. âWhy must you create problems for Su Bin?â
The Crown Prince explained, âItâs not that I wish to oppose him, but I strongly suspect that Su Bin is unquestionably aligned with the Third Prince!â
However, his grandfather remained skeptical. âWithout any concrete evidence, how can you be certain heâs with the Third Prince?â
The Crown Prince persisted, âItâs better to trust my instincts than not. If heâs unwilling to be manipulated by me, he becomes our adversary..â