Qu Fulan was already six months pregnant.
Although she was not the kind of expectant mother considered lucky—meaning no discomfort during pregnancy, eating well, sleeping well, and no mental stress.
Except for some nausea at the beginning, now she was only sensitive to certain smells; everything else was fine.
Now, even when she put on clothes, her small belly was visibly protruding, appearing larger than that of other mothers-to-be at six months.
The doctor suggested it might be twins, and Qu Fulan was certain it was twins, as she was more aware than anyone due to the fetal movements at six months.
Her family, including the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, were overjoyed to hear that she might be carrying twins.
It was said that when the Emperor learned the news, he sat there stunned for a long time and then suddenly stood up and laughed heartily, startling the eunuchs nearby.
Later, the eunuchs reported that it was the first time they had seen the Emperor so excited.
