The Emperor's decree spread throughout the Harem in less than half a Shi Chen.
Xia Ruqing was the first to know, and the first to be dumbfounded.
"Crown Prince?"
She didn't know how to describe her feelings.
It's like... something you've never imagined suddenly overwhelms you.
Without any mental preparation, you have to endure it immediately.
She was stunned for a while before she came to her senses.
And felt somewhat worried.
"Chenchen is only ten years old... Chenchen's birthday is this month..."
"Chenchen... he's still so young!"
Ten years old, he's still just a child!
She instinctively worried.
No, it was worry, not joy.
She was worried that her child would have to bear greater pressure from now on.
She worried that Chenchen would have to undergo more rigorous royal education.
She worried that such a young child would have to suffer more hardships and fatigue.
Having been in ancient times for so many years,
