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In the afternoon, after estimating the time for the Empress Dowager's midday rest, Bai Ruozhu entered the palace to check on Consort Yue's pulse to ensure her peace and safety. Only once she confirmed that Consort Yue was well did she breathe a sigh of relief.
Because she had taken Consort Yue's matters upon herself, she had been on tenterhooks recently. Fortunately, she saw that Consort Yue was about to pass the three-month mark of pregnancy, which meant the fetus would be more stable.
"Ruozhu, I'll just call you that, to avoid any awkwardness," Consort Yue said, grabbing Bai Ruozhu's hand, her face filled with gratitude.
Bai Ruozhu nodded, "Your Highness is right."
"My maiden name is Ding Wen, and I am a few years older than you. You can just call me Sister Wen in private," Consort Yue said with a smiling expression, "I owe you a lot this time; otherwise, I would have lost the chance to have my child."
