radicalducati Chapter 262 Successive Visits
Chapter 262 Successive Visits
Pei Rujing is pregnant!
The news spread extremely quickly.
Pei Rujing, Wen Zongji's concubine, had just returned to Yunguang Courtyard when, not long after, Madam Jiang walked in with a smile on her face, followed by Madam Zhong.
"Have you seen a doctor? What did the doctor say?"
Wen Zongji said, "I've already seen the doctor. He said that my wife is one month pregnant, the baby is fine, and there are no problems. She just needs to take good care of herself."
Madam Jiang smiled at Pei Rujing: "This is the first time the county princess has been pregnant, so there are bound to be many things she doesn't understand. Would you like me to send a few people to take care of her?"
Pei Rujing said, "Thank you for your concern, Mother-in-law. With Granny Feng here, there's no need to trouble you."
Madam Jiang glanced at Granny Feng, but didn't insist: "Alright then."
She didn't actually think Pei Rujing would use her people, but as Pei Rujing's mother-in-law, she still had to maintain a certain attitude.
Madam Zhong said, "Our Marquis's mansion is truly blessed with good fortune. My second sister-in-law just gave birth to a child, and now the county princess is pregnant. Next year, our Marquis's mansion will be blessed with another member."
"That's right," Mrs. Jiang laughed heartily, "I must go to Xiangguo Temple to fulfill my vow another day, and thank Buddha for his blessing."
Wen Zongji: "..."
What does this have to do with Buddha?
As expected, he couldn't understand Chiang Kai-shek's thought process.
Next, Madam Jiang reminded Pei Rujing of some dietary issues and told her to rest well before leaving with Madam Zhong.
Not long after they left, Wen Zongjing's wife, Liu, also arrived. She had just given birth and shared a lot of her pregnancy experience with Pei Rujing.
Liu did not linger and left after a short while.
Since returning to the Marquis's residence, Pei Rujing has become like a fragile porcelain doll. Everyone who comes to her reminds her to be careful, and after hearing it so many times, Pei Rujing has become somewhat impatient: "It's only been a month. If we always have to be so nervous, what will we do for the next nine months?"
Wen Zongji hugged her and said, "Everyone is just concerned about me. We'll listen to the doctor and pay close attention to our diet, but we don't need to be too nervous. It's more important to keep a good mood."
He wasn't too surprised that Pei Rujing was pregnant.
Since returning to the capital, he had been staying in the main room. At first, Pei Rujing wanted to send Wen Zongji back to the side room, but Wen Zongji stubbornly refused to leave, so Pei Rujing stopped trying.
After all, they had been separated for several months, and absence makes the heart grow fonder, so Pei Rujing stopped mentioning pursuing her.
They had been intimate quite a few times in the past month or so. Wen Zongji was young and strong, and hadn't been using contraception, so it was normal for her to get pregnant.
I just didn't expect it to come so quickly.
Granny Feng also said, "Princess, rest assured, this old servant will take good care of you."
She was overjoyed to learn that Pei Rujing was pregnant and was already planning how to take care of Pei Rujing in the coming months.
Pei Rujing felt much relieved after hearing Wen Zongji's words: "I thought you would restrict me from doing this or that, just like the others."
Why do you think that way?
"Because this is our first child, we definitely value it very much."
No man would be indifferent to having children to carry on the family line.
Wen Zongji held her hand: "I only care whether my wife is happy and comfortable."
Pei Rujing was slightly taken aback, and looked up at him: "You're saying sweet things to coax me again."
Wen Zongji's gaze softened: "I'm not trying to comfort you. Children are the continuation of our bloodline, but they won't be our whole life. We are the ones who will accompany each other for life."
Pei Rujing's heart softened, and she hugged Wen Zongji tightly.
She knew that her husband was different from ordinary people.
Otherwise, why would she love him so much!
Even Granny Feng was surprised when she heard Wen Zongji say this, as it was the first time she had ever heard such a thing.
Very few men would put women before offspring, since offspring represent the continuation of the family line.
Granny Feng couldn't help but sigh that the county princess hadn't married the wrong person.
……
Because Pei Rujing was pregnant, Madam Jiang directly ordered that the entire household be rewarded with a month's allowance. Upon receiving the reward, the entire Marquis's residence was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
Not long after, the eldest princess arrived.
This was the first time the eldest princess had visited the Marquis's residence since Wen Zongji and Pei Rujing got married.
Although the eldest princess was concerned about Pei Rujing, she still followed the rules and went to see Madam Jiang first.
Fortunately, Madam Jiang was sensible and took the initiative to suggest that the eldest princess go see Pei Rujing.
"The son-in-law pays his respects to his mother-in-law."
Wen Zongji welcomed the eldest princess into the main room.
"How is Jing'er?"
Just as the princess finished asking her question, she saw Pei Rujing sitting on the couch eating melons and fruits.
Upon seeing the Princess enter, Pei Rujing said, "Mother, don't worry, I'm perfectly fine."
The eldest princess: "...You're quite carefree."
Upon learning that Pei Rujing was pregnant, she immediately rushed over from the Princess's residence, feeling both joy and worry on the way. However, Pei Rujing acted as if nothing had happened.
Wen Zongji personally served tea to the Princess: "The doctor has examined her, and my lady is doing well."
"The first three months of pregnancy are the most crucial for a woman, and you can't be careless. Neither of you has any experience, so I'll send a few people over to take care of you."
Pei Rujing shook her head: "Mother, I already refused my mother-in-law, and besides, there's a nanny here."
The eldest princess frowned: "It's inevitable that Granny Feng will make mistakes when she's working alone. I'll talk to your mother-in-law."
She only had one daughter, Pei Rujing, and childbirth was an extremely dangerous process.
If it weren't for the sake of the Marquis of Zhongyong's reputation, she would have preferred to bring Pei Rujing back to the Princess's residence to take care of her personally.
Wen Zongji remained silent; it was not his place to interfere in such matters.
Before Pei Rujing could refuse again, Qinghe walked in and reported, "Princess, County Princess, Son-in-law, someone from the palace has arrived."
The eldest princess was not surprised at all: "It seems your uncle also knows that you are pregnant."
"Let's go see what your uncle has prepared for you."
It was Zhou Wangliang who arrived.
Upon seeing Pei Rujing, his face was beaming with smiles: "This servant congratulates the County Princess."
The eldest princess looked at the long line of eunuchs behind him and asked, "Eunuch Zhou, what has the Emperor summoned you for?"
Zhou Wangliang said, "When His Majesty learned that the County Princess was pregnant, he was overjoyed and specially ordered me to go to the private treasury to select some trinkets to reward her."
Wen Zongji looked at the long row of gifts and thought, "These are just trinkets?"
He gained a new understanding of how much his wife was favored.
"In addition, His Majesty also sent Imperial Physician Wang to take the pulse of the county princess."
The eldest princess smiled: "His Majesty is indeed very thoughtful."
Zhou Wangliang added, "His Majesty has ordered that Physician Wang remain at the Marquis's residence from this day forward until the County Princess successfully gives birth to her child."
Everyone was stunned by these words.
Having a royal physician on your side at all times is a privilege not afforded to ordinary people; it's a privilege usually reserved for emperors and empresses.
Rumors circulated throughout the capital that Emperor Shun'an doted on his niece, Pei Rujing, but the extent of his affection remained unknown.
Now I have a clear understanding.
Pei Rujing accepted it readily: "My uncle still dotes on me. I will go to the palace to thank him in a few days."
Zhou Wangliang hurriedly said, "Princess, please take good care of yourself. There's no need to rush to express your gratitude."
The eldest princess said, "With Imperial Physician Wang here, I feel more at ease."
It's true that having a royal physician constantly watching over things makes things much safer.