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From beginning to end, he only glanced at the child.

Concubine Yu, who had just given birth and was lying in bed weak, did not receive a single comforting word or even a half-step into the room from him.

As the saying goes, there is no love within the royal family.

The Empress, who had tried to seize this opportunity to gain more power for her faction, was left dejected and embarrassed, unable to even force a smile.

At this time, Jiang Ning had already entered the room to visit the new mother.

Although Concubine Yu was beautiful, she had just given birth. Her disheveled hair and weary face made her look somewhat swollen.

However, her eyes were filled with joy as she looked at the child beside her.

“Congratulations, Concubine Yu,” Jiang Ning said as she slowly approached with a smile.

Upon seeing Jiang Ning, Concubine Yu displayed a stiff expression and seemed slightly flustered: “Why has the Princess Consort come?”

Jiang Ning smiled and said, “Your Highness Concubine Yu, I personally sent the Blood Ginseng you used just now, but your tone seems a bit hurtful.”

“Really? Then I thank you, Princess Consort,” Concubine Yu replied with a forced smile.

“No need to be courteous, we are all family, right?” Jiang Ning said with a smile as she stretched out her hand to touch the baby’s cheek. “This child…is quite cute.”

When there is nothing else to praise, complimenting their cuteness is never wrong.

Even the Emperor, who was short and fat, dared to criticize the child’s appearance.

Jiang Ning really couldn’t find anything else to admire about the baby.

Concubine Yu, looking at Jiang Ning’s hand, appeared nervous: “This child looks like the Emperor…”

“Yes, but it doesn’t matter. Boys don’t need a pretty face. Take the Crown Prince, for example. He’s pretty, but what’s the use?”

“…” Concubine Yu chuckled dryly.

Jiang Ning withdrew her hand.

Concubine Yu breathed a sigh of relief.

Jiang Ning said with a mocking smile, “It seems that Your Highness Concubine Yu is somewhat afraid of me?”

“No, no,” she replied insincerely.

How could she not be afraid?

Before giving birth, Jiang Ning had threatened her.

She had even almost miscarried after eating a meal prepared by her.

Seeing Jiang Ning’s hand touch her child, Concubine Yu’s heart almost jumped out, fearing that she would cruelly strangle the baby to death.

Jiang Ning laughed and said, “Don’t be afraid, Your Highness. I may have many flaws, but I do like protecting my own. For example, I would spare no effort in helping those who are on our side, like with the Blood Ginseng. Even if it were the middle of the night, I would bring it over.”

“I won’t forget your kindness, Princess Consort,” said Concubine Yu gratefully.

“It’s because Your Highness Concubine Yu is understanding. If it were someone who wasn’t, I would rather feed this Blood Ginseng to a dog than give it to her,” Jiang Ning said with a gentle smile. “You’ve just given birth, so you should rest well. I won’t disturb you. Take care.”

She turned and gracefully left.

Watching Jiang Ning’s receding figure, Concubine Yu’s back was covered in cold sweat.

She was still in a daze when the Empress entered.

“Concubine Yu, you should be very happy,” the Empress said as she sat down by the bed, looking kindly at the child. “You are truly blessed. How long has it been since the palace has seen a new child? You have no idea how happy the Emperor is.”

Concubine Yu forced a smile and asked, “Really? Did the Emperor come?”

The Empress laughed and said, “Oh, the Emperor has urgent matters to deal with. He will come to see you in a few days, and he wants you to rest well.”

Concubine Yu’s heart sank.

What urgent matters could there be in the middle of the night?

Not to mention that lately, the Emperor had been wallowing in grief, and most state affairs were handled by the Crown Prince.

She had just given birth to a prince for the Emperor!

Yet the Emperor’s heart was ultimately filled only with Concubine Jin, and he showed her nothing but indifference.