The Empress was stunned for a few seconds before suddenly recalling the "dog Emperor's" tenderness and consideration these past days, always preferring to caress her belly at night.
So he thought she was pregnant?
The Emperor added, "If this child were a Princess, it would be even better, since we already have two sons."
Looking at the dog Emperor's face full of anticipation, she really didn't want to disappoint him, but she couldn't bear the crime of deceiving the sovereign.
"I am not pregnant, my lord. The reason I supported my stomach was because I overate."
Emperor: "Nonsense, you've even prepared our daughter's clothes."
The Empress knew explanations were useless, so she proposed, "Your Majesty, please have the Imperial Doctor take my pulse to know the truth."
The Emperor paused but still ordered Eunuch Li to call the Imperial Doctor.
It was Doctor Wen who came, and after taking the pulse, the Emperor asked impatiently, "Well?"