As soon as the Emperor spoke, everyone present understood the implication of his words.
To say that Princess Consort Ling was with child was a joyful matter, but they had just gotten married not long ago, and already a pregnancy pulse was detected. Even the Emperor doubted whether the seed in her belly belonged to Prince Ling.
Not to mention the Emperor's doubts, anyone would be suspicious. There were many concubines in the harem, and the Emperor didn't know how many he had favored, but how many had successfully conceived?
In the common folk, it was quite common for women to be married for three to five years before becoming pregnant.
Even if there were, there were only a very few cases.