Only by first getting the Prince to set his heart on her, could she later bring up the matter of the child.
The Prince Consort had always treated Jiujiu very well, so well that it once made her feel jealous, but now this kindness worked in her favor.
If she could persuade the Prince to acknowledge Jiujiu as his goddaughter, that would be ideal.
Then, she could hear her call her "mother"!
The Princess Consort kept thinking of every possibility, consciously ignoring the unfavorable ones, plotting everything in a favorable light.
The Princess Consort had it all figured out, but in the blink of an eye, the Prince delivered her a considerable blow.