Serena Sterling smiled without saying a word.
At this mont, Axel Ashworth whispered, "Princess of Alani, I believe that Consort linda’s pregnancy is targeting you. The entire family of Consort Willow is watching you like a hawk, so you must be careful."
Serena Sterling arched her delicate brows, "What’s there to fear? Whoever cos, I’ll fight one; if two co, I’ll fight two!"
Seeing the calm composure in Serena Sterling’s eyes, Axel Ashworth nodded. It seed the Princess of Alani by his side was well prepared. Tonight would surely be thrilling.
At this mont, the Imperial Physician rushed in hurriedly, "Consort linda, please co with to the side chamber for an ultrasound. It will be clear if you have twins."
Consort linda cooperated readily, "Alright, Imperial Physician, I’ll co with you, but please examine carefully."
"Yes."
Consort linda followed the Imperial Physician into the side chamber, while Titus Ashworth waited anxiously outside. He already had quite a few children, but this pregnancy of Consort linda’s was a late blessing for him, coupled with the auspicious sign of twins, so he placed particular importance on it.
Seeing Titus Ashworth holding such high regard for Consort linda’s pregnancy, everyone else also grew tense, foreseeing that Consort linda was destined for grand fortune and prominence.
Soon, the Imperial Physician rushed out again, "Lord, good news, outstanding news! Consort linda indeed carries twins, and they are... two sons!"
What?
Titus Ashworth rejoiced, "Imperial Physician, are you certain Consort linda is carrying two sons?"
"I am certain," the Imperial Physician affird.
Consort linda’s coy voice sounded, "My Lord~"
Titus Ashworth swiftly ran over and embraced Consort linda, "Consort linda, not only are you carrying twins, but they are also two sons. That is truly wonderful. It feels like a dream."
Everyone chid in to echo his sentints,
"Congratulations, Lord. Today is a day of great joy, a double happiness indeed."
"The royal family of Westria hasn’t had twins for a hundred years; this is truly an auspicious on."
"I never expected at this age for you, Lord, to have Consort linda carry twins. You are the embodint of a true dragon, worthy of our reverence."
"It seems the State of Westria will continue to thrive under your leadership, Lord."
For a hundred years, the royal family of Westria indeed hadn’t had twins. Now that Consort linda was pregnant with twins, and in such a dynasty that placed particular importance on offspring, and with both being sons, everyone was amazed and began singing praises for Titus Ashworth.
Titus Ashworth loved his reputation greatly, and being extolled and flattered by everyone made him beam with joy. He laughed heartily while holding Consort linda, feeling utterly delighted.
"Consort linda, you are precious now. You cannot afford even the slightest bump or bruise. All of you servants, be alert and serve Consort linda well. If anything befalls her, I won’t spare you. Understand?" Titus Ashworth imdiately warned and admonished the servants.
The servants nodded, trembling in fear, "Yes, Lord."
At this mont, Consort Willow stepped forward, "Lord, rest assured. Consort linda’s pregnancy is our treasure now. We will all be cautious. Lord, let us not forget that today is the engagent party for the King of Nine Peaks and Princess of Alani. Let us now turn all our attention and blessings to the couple instead of outshining them."
Titus Ashworth was in excellent spirits, clearing away the gloom of the past few days. He nodded, "Alright."
Then Consort linda coquettishly said, "Lord, I feel a bit tired now. I’d like to rest for a while."
"Go ahead."
...
Upstairs in the room, Consort linda dropped her coy deanor and strutted in with arrogance. She held her belly high, her expression scread, "I am carrying twins, who can I fear!"
Consort linda placed a hand on her prominent belly. Being pregnant with twins had surprised even herself, and now that Titus Ashworth and the entire nation of Westria valued her pregnancy, her good days had just begun.
Consort linda thought of soone then—Kyle Ashworth!
She was eager to share this good news with Kyle Ashworth, since the true father of these twins was Kyle Ashworth!
Consort linda turned to leave.
But just then, the door to the room suddenly opened, and soone walked in.
Consort linda was startled and imdiately scolded harshly, "Which blind servant went in without knocking? Are you trying to scare to death? If anything happens to my two sons, your life wouldn’t be enough to compensate!"
The person who entered was not a servant, but... Consort Willow.
Consort Willow walked in and looked at Consort linda, "Consort linda, knowing you carry twins, you’ve grown quite arrogant now."
"Consort... Consort Willow, elder sister," Consort linda’s deanor changed, and her earlier arrogance quickly withered. "I-I didn’t know it was you. I thought it was so blind servant. I wouldn’t dare to scold you, Consort Willow. Without you, I wouldn’t be here now..."
Consort linda wanted to flatter further, but Consort Willow ran out of patience and cut her off, "Consort linda, let’s get to the main point. Drink this dicine."
With a wave of Consort Willow’s hand, her trusted maid brought over a bowl of dark dicinal soup.
Consort linda froze at the sight of the soup, her face turning ashen, "Consort Willow, sister, I..."
"Why, Consort linda, have you forgotten our plan? This child in your womb can only stay until now. Its greatest value is to bring down Serena Sterling at this engagent party!"
"But—but I’m pregnant with twins..."
"Precisely because you’re carrying twins, their impact is enormous. By then, Serena Sterling and the nation of Alani will beco the greatest enemies of the State of Westria. The seeds of hatred and warfare between the two countries will be sown!"
Consort linda looked at Consort Willow now, and saw the hatred blazing in her eyes, distorting her face into a terrifying sight.
Consort linda had known about the plan from the beginning and agreed to it, but now she regretted it. She was pregnant with twins; how could she bear to lose them?
This was her ticket to glory and wealth.
Recognizing Consort linda’s hesitation, Consort Willow shot her an icy glare, "Consort linda, you better not be telling you don’t want to drink this dicine!"
Consort linda felt her scalp tingle, "No, no, I’ll drink it, I’ll drink it."
Consort Willow snorted coldly, "That’s the best, otherwise, I’ll have to intervene."
Having said that, Consort Willow left with her trusted maid.
The bowl of dark dicinal soup was left on the table. Consort linda chanically walked over, reached out her trembling hand, and picked up the bowl.
Soon, she resignedly closed her eyes, intending to drink the dicine.
At this mont, a hand suddenly reached over and knocked over the bowl.
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