Chapter 1046: Chapter 1044_1

"That's true. But perhaps, after worshipping Guanyin the Protector of Children, Yijin might become pregnant with a son! Then our Prince An's Mansion will finally flourish!" said the Princess Consort An, confidently believing in Guanyin's protection, elated.

Hearing this, Du Yijin clenched the hands resting on his thighs tightly. The gender of the child was not certain – who was qualified to guarantee it? Although to her the gender of the child did not matter, she was already happy just being able to conceive. Yet seeing the Princess Consort An had such high expectations, she was worried that the latter wouldn't be too pleased should she give birth to a daughter.

Prince Shangguan Ruixi reached under the table and gripped her hand, saying discontentedly, "Mother, it's not like she can only birth once, why does the gender matter?"