Gu Qingshu (顾青姝) gets pregnant quickly after marrying Prince Ning (宁王) in the hit drama Blossoms of Power (百花杀). It seems odd. The other princes are head-over-heels for their wives. They married early. They share beds every night. Yet none of their princesses show any sign of a baby bump. Then comes Gu Qingshu. She is the last to enter the royal family. She is ruthless. She stops at nothing. And she wins the race to produce the emperor’s first grandchild. Why? The answer lies in three distinct reasons. The final one might surprise you. Let us break it down.
Noble Birth, No Need
The first reason is simple. High-born princesses do not need babies to secure their place. In ancient times, the saying “a mother rises with her son” held true. A child meant carrying on the family line. It was a woman’s bargaining chip. But this rule does not apply to the princesses in Blossoms of Power.
Take Princess Ding, Li Yanhui (李雁回). She was the legitimate daughter of the emperor of Nanzhou (南州). Her country fell. Yet her noble blood and inherent dignity never faded. She carries herself with a pride that cannot be bought or manufactured. Then there is Gu Qingzhi (顾青栀), the first wife of Prince Xin (信). She is the eldest daughter of a prestigious clan with centuries of history. Her family’s roots run deep. She was born into status and honor. Her elders already paved a smooth road for her future.
Her marriage into the prince’s mansion was a union of equals. It was not a desperate climb for power. For these women, their identity and respect are innate. They do not need to give birth to earn their husband’s love or secure their position. Their status is absolute. They can command respect without a child in their arms. For them, a baby is not a lifeline.
A One-Sided Affair
Here is the ironic twist. The princes in this story are all lovesick fools. But their deep affection is a one-way street. It is a performance of self-pity. Prince Ding loves Li Yanhui with a pathetic and obsessive devotion. He would die to protect her. But her heart is consumed by the loss of her homeland. Her mind is filled with the bitterness of a destroyed nation. Where could there be room for romance? She will never fall for the son of her enemy. She certainly will not bear his child.
Gu Qingzhi is in a similar boat. She accepted the marriage to Prince Xin. She performs her duties as a princess. But for her, this union is a family obligation. It is a cage, not a haven. She understands that royal marriages are built on profit and power. Love is a useless commodity. She keeps her head clear. She will not be trapped by affection. She will not bring children into the world for a man she does not love. Their wombs are not tools for political consolidation; they are symbols of their personal autonomy.
The Unspoken Rule of the Game
Now for the third, and most revealing, reason. The princes are terrified to have children. It is a dangerous game of political survival. The Crown Prince, Xiao Huayong (萧华雍), is the heir apparent. He is sickly and weak. Yet the emperor dotes on him endlessly. No other prince dares to produce the first grandchild. That act would be a glaring signal of ambition. It would scream, “Look at me, I want the throne!” Such a move invites deadly suspicion.
So, the lovesick princes are careful. They may adore their wives. But they are also masters of self-preservation. They avoid pregnancy like the plague. A baby is a liability for them. It could bring ruin upon their entire household. But Gu Qingshu has no such fears. She married Prince Ning, whose ambition is already fully exposed. Their marriage is an open alliance for power. Her pregnancy is not a risk; it is a strategic weapon.
It adds muscle to her position. It is a direct challenge to the Crown Prince’s faction. If she delivers a son, Prince Ning’s claim to the throne strengthens immediately. Their hurry to conceive was not driven by love or lust. It was a calculated move. It was the first step in a high-stakes power play. So, does this explanation make sense to you?