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Birthday Trouble
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“Don’t worry so much about it. As always, just smile and stay close to my side. If anyone asks anything, I’ll do the answering,” Ren instructed before he smiled reassuringly at me. “Ok. Thank you, Ren…” I replied. “No, thank you…for going through this with me…” Ren thanked me and I was sure that my heart just skipped a beat. …It didn’t occur to me when Ren invited me to the gala that it would be such an extravagant event. Clearly the standards for birthday celebrations in the palace were very different from what I had in mind. The day of the gala had finally arrived and to prepare me for it, the maids along with Auntie started dressing me at a little past noon. “Doesn’t the gala start at dinner time?” I asked in confusion. “It’s going to take until then to dress you up appropriately for it,” Auntie replied.“Really?” I asked in disbelief.“Really. Every year the dowager empress’s birthday celebration has a theme. Of course, the theme is chosen by her and everyone, especially the
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Ren looked thoughtful for a moment before he replied to my question.“Maybe…” Ren replied before smiling warmly at me. Once again, I couldn’t tell if he was serious or if he was just messing with my head. I sighed and decided to let it slide. “You do realize that if you keep sleeping with me, you’ll eventually have my child, right?” Ren said after a moment of silence, and I knew that it wasn’t a question. I nodded slowly at him. Of course, I knew. “What about you?” Ren continued asking. “What about me?” I asked, feeling quite confused. “Do you look forward to seeing the face of our child?” Ren asked softly as his eyes watched my face intently. Is he asking me if I want to have his child? Having a son that looks like a younger and cute version of Ren would be nice. I’ve never seen him as a baby or a child before so…“…I guess…” I whispered. “I think having a daughter would be nice…” Ren said after a moment of thought. “A daughter?” I asked, unable to hide my surprise. I was m
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I can do this. I can do this. I can do this! “There is no need to punish the crown prince because I am without a doubt loyal to this empire. I wish for a bright future for this empire because that would mean a bright future for our child…” I said, making sure that my voice rang loud and clear. “Rin…” I heard Ren whisper my name. “What are you saying?” the emperor asked as a frown formed in between his brows. “I am with child. I am pregnant with the crown prince’s child,” I stated firmly. I could feel and hear everyone’s shock. Loud gasp of surprise filled the room followed by whispers. I could feel everyone’s eyes on me, and I placed my hands over my stomach as if to protect the baby that was inside. “What are you saying? Leave with Shin right now,” Ren hissed to me as he came to my side. “No…I am not leaving you…” I said stubbornly. “Is it true, Rin?” Ren asked softly, I could feel his gaze on my stomach. I smiled weakly at him as I nodded. His eyes widened in surprise befor
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