Shen Chuwei thought that Chun Xi's heart must be broken over her ability to conceive, and now upon seeing Consort Xu and Tao Chenghui, it was clear they were equally anguished over her own ability to fall pregnant.
She couldn't help but ask, "Why are you in such a hurry for me to get pregnant?"
"Oh! We want to get pregnant too but can't, ah. His Highness never visits our quarters, where would the chance come from?"
After Consort Xu spoke, she excitedly grabbed Shen Chuwei's hand and said, "But it's different for you. His Highness frequents yours every two or three days, so your chances of pregnancy are high. Once you conceive, if the first royal grandson comes from your womb, you might compete with Lady Chang for the position of Crown Princess."
Tao Chenghui nodded vigorously, "Consort Xu speaks with good reason."
Shen Chuwei found herself unable to decline such enthusiasm and took the prescription from Consort Xu's hand.