CHAPTER 511: CHAPTER 511: AFFAIRS OF THE BACK HOUSE

The Consort Xiao had long passed her due date, and the baby still hadn’t arrived. The noble circle was already keeping a close eye, especially several Prince Mansions.

Now, good news came from Prince Xiao’s Mansion, and not to mention how disappointed those related to Prince Xiao were, but people like Prince Wu, they were extremely delighted.

A little Commandery Princess was born. It’s a Commandery Princess; that’s really wonderful.

Prince Zhou was the most joyful. As soon as he got the news, he immediately went to Consort Bai’s place, touched her abdomen with delight, and said, "You need to outperform my sister-in-law and give me a boy. I’d pluck the stars and moon for you if you want."

The eldest got a daughter; now it’s all up to him. If it’s a boy, he’d be the first imperial grandson.

Consort Bai leaned softly against Prince Zhou, stroking the polish on her nails, and said, "Lately, I only crave sour things. The sourer the plums, the better they taste. I asked my mother, and she said this means a son’s coming!"

"Sour is good, sour is good," Prince Zhou pinched her face and said, "If you want to eat anything, just let the Princess arrange it for you."

Consort Bai was inwardly pleased but cautiously looked at him and said, "Letting the Princess arrange it? Wouldn’t that be inappropriate since the Princess is the Lady, and I’m a Concubine, it might be overstepping."

Prince Zhou snorted lightly, "What does it matter if it’s overstepping? You are carrying my son. She is the legal mother, and when the child is born, he must call her Consort Mother. As the legal mother, providing something delicious for the child shows her understanding of manners and rules."

Consort Bai was a bit dissatisfied, instinctively blurring that term ’Consort Mother,’ and pouted, "Even though that’s how it should be, I’m still afraid. The Princess is very strict about rules. If I offend her, I might be punished with confinement and have to transcribe scriptures."

The tricks commonly used by the Lady, she knew them.

"Let’s see if she dares!" Prince Zhou frowned, remembering Lady Li’s dignified adherence to rules, feeling somewhat frustrated.

Consort Bai continued to incite, "How about you, Prince, say a word for me?"

Prince Zhou was momentarily stunned.

Consort Bai pulled his hand over her belly, "Good father, the son wants something sour, so please get it for him."

Prince Zhou was amused and flicked her nose, saying, "You cunning little one, always ordering me around."

Consort Bai sweetly smiled, kissed his cheek, and said, "I’m doing this for whom, if not for our precious son."

"Alright, alright, I agree. Is that okay?"

Consort Bai’s smile widened, her delicate hands playfully teasing his chest.

Prince Zhou, stimulated yet mindful of her condition, stood up, saying, "Then rest well. I’ll go talk to the Princess."

Consort Bai’s smile stiffened.

"You’re not staying, my Prince?"

"I still need to discuss matters with the advisors, so I won’t stay. As for the Princess, don’t worry. I’ll take care of it. Just rest well," Prince Zhou said with a wave and quickly left the room.

Consort Bai harbored resentment but thought of the child, forcibly suppressing her anger. The most important thing was to bear a son.

At the main courtyard, Consort Zhou smiled and accepted Prince Zhou’s request. Seeing his gaze fall on the maid beside her, she felt a wave of nausea but forced a smile and said, "Since the Concubine is now inconvenient due to pregnancy, why not let Nong Qin serve the Prince tonight?"

Nong Qin, standing next to her, was stunned before joyfully blushing.

Prince Zhou, feigning reserve, said, "As the Princess arranges, I’ll go freshen up first."

Consort Zhou watched him leave the room and looked at the maid beside her, "Nong Qin, from today, serve the Prince well."

Nong Qin knelt and kowtowed, expressing loyalty, "Thank you for your favor, Princess. Nong Qin will not disappoint your high regard."