'Pregnant?'
Zhou Cangyan lazily lifted his gaze, the corners of his lips slowly curving upward.
The others had mixed reactions to the news.
Zhen Yongming had initially suspected it was merely an excuse. He never imagined that Mrs. Liu was actually pregnant.
With this development, it would be difficult to proceed with the trial.
While the laws of Da Cheng were strict, they prescribed lighter sentences for women and expectant mothers, especially one from an official's family.
He immediately gestured for a subordinate to go to the Imperial Palace for instructions.
Zhou Cangyan narrowed his pale eyes and gave a subtle lift of his finger. Without a word of command, one of his men had already begun to trail them.
Hearing the physician's diagnosis, Mrs. Liu was dazed. She touched her lower abdomen in disbelief.
