Is It Possible to Have Another Child

Bianca Whitefan took a sharp breath. "Your Highness, are you saying that the Saint Maiden might have her divine bloodline sealed, so our Spirit Vein Stone can't detect it?"

Evan Xiao nodded. "Yes. Lena Zhu's mother, and that Aunt Wan—both have mysterious backgrounds. They're the most likely suspects."

Bianca Whitefan and Leon Zane both nodded.

"Bianca," Evan Xiao called.

"Your Highness."

"Draw a Proximity Rune with a sensing range of about ten feet. We'll use it for one last confirmation."

Bianca Whitefan nodded seriously. "Okay, but the spiritual energy in the Blue Moon Kingdom is too thin. I can't make the rune here—I need to go back."

"No rush," Evan Xiao said. "Mother is worried about my injury, so we'll all have to go back for New Year's anyway. It's just a few days away—we can deal with it then."

Both of them nodded.

"Oh, right! Cousin, you just said you got tricked by the General's Wife. What's that about?" Bianca Whitefan asked with interest.

"Didn't Your Highness ask me to stall Colin Gu? So I..." Leon Zane recounted what happened. "But Colin Gu was planning to stay for lunch anyway! Tell me, was I wronged or what? I ended up giving the General's Wife three conditions for nothing!"

Evan Xiao's lips curled slightly, his dimples showing handsomely.

Bianca Whitefan laughed too.

"Why are you two laughing? Don't you have any sympathy for me?"

"Not laughing! Not laughing! We're definitely not laughing at your intelligence, Imperial Advisor! Hahaha!"

"Bianca. White. Fan!"

"Okay, okay, no more laughing!" Bianca Whitefan quickly changed the subject. "Oh, right, Your Highness, Lena used to ask you for Cutie Pie all the time—why doesn't she anymore?"

"She told Cutie Pie to dig a hole and hibernate for the winter," Evan Xiao replied.

Bianca Whitefan & Leon Zane: "Pfft!"

...

Lena hurried to Jade Hall and found her grandmother and father both there.

Dowager Lady Evelyn Zhu was telling Lena, "...From now on, you’ll be in charge of the household affairs."

"Yes, thank you for your support, Mother."

"You should be more understanding of Grace Wan," Dowager Lady Evelyn Zhu added. "No one is perfect. Even if she has her own interests, that’s only human."

Lena was silent for a moment, then said, "Mother, I know this put you in a difficult spot.

The reason I brought this up is because, as I told you before, I think Lady Blue Moon’s ideas have become a bit problematic.

If things keep going this way, it could lead to serious consequences.

If Lady Blue Moon can go back to how she used to be, I’m happy to hand the reins back to her anytime."

"Why hand it over to her? This is our home. As long as you have the energy, you should be the one in charge," Minister Zhuo said gently. "No matter how you run things, you have my full support."

Lena smiled at him, and a wave of affection passed between them.

Dowager Lady Evelyn Zhu coughed and asked, "How is Lena's health, according to the doctor?"

"Much better," Minister Zhuo replied.

"Then... is it possible... for her to have another child?"

Lena blushed and fell silent.

Minister Zhuo was at a loss for words.

He had never even considered the possibility.

Lena piped up, "Grandmother, I asked the doctor, and he said as long as my mother's illness is cured, she can definitely give me more little brothers and sisters! Hehehe!"

Dowager Lady Evelyn Zhu nodded. "Then spare no effort—make sure her illness is completely cured!"

Kevin Zhuo... really isn't cut out for big responsibilities.

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