Shen Wei woke up groggily in the afternoon. She drank the medicinal soup Cai Ping brought her, but her stomach still ached.
Shen Wei secretly lifted the blanket to look—her belly was like a deflated balloon, loose and sagging, with dark pigmentation around her navel. It looked unsightly.
But overall, it wasn't too severe. With proper care, her skin would likely recover soon.
Cai Ping helped Shen Wei sit up against the headboard, handing her a bowl of nourishing fish broth while smiling brightly. "You fainted last night, Mistress, and didn't wake until this morning. Prince Yan stayed by your side all morning. It wasn't until noon, when the Eastern Palace summoned him for discussions, that he left. He also elevated you to the rank of Shufei (a concubine of lower rank). Steward Fugui sent over two more maids and two eunuchs to serve you."
Shen Wei drank most of the fish broth, regaining some energy.
Cai Lian then brought in the baby.
