Empress's Daughter, Concubine's Son

With the sound of hurried footsteps, the door to the Noble Consort's palace burst open. He had rushed over in the middle of the night upon hearing the news. An elderly royal physician, appearing to be about sixty, sat beside you, while you sat slightly leaned back against the bed.

The physician briefly checked your pulse before pulling away and declaring it must be a boy. Sensing the atmosphere, the physician, court ladies, and eunuchs quietly withdrew. Hong Ryang hurriedly sat beside you, pulling you into an embrace and rubbing his nose against your forehead as if you were the most precious thing in the world.

"Do you know how long I have waited for this day... As soon as the morning assembly begins, I shall officially invest you as Noble Consort."

At that same moment, Su-hyeon's face turned pale at the news reaching her while she was practicing calligraphy.

"...A Crown Prince?"