Dugu Lanxi leaned against the soft pillow, her face was rosy, and it was obvious that she was well taken care of.

She was wearing a goose yellow dress with a woolen collar around her neck. Her black hair was tied into a bun with two pearl hairpins inserted diagonally. Perhaps because she was going to be a mother, she lost a lot of her dignified and solemn demeanor and instead became more gentle and kind.

There was charcoal burning in the house, so it was very warm, unlike the freezing cold outside.

Dugu Lanxi stroked her slightly bulging belly and said gently, "You don't know, after this little naughty boy learns to move, he kicks me a few times every day."

Hua Fushu looked at the smile on Dugu Lanxi's face and was happy for her, "That means the child is healthy."

Dugu Lanxi said, "Mother said that her fetal movements were also frequent when she was pregnant with Yunlu. Everyone in the mansion said she was pregnant with a son, and it turned out to be a son. The child in my belly is also very active, maybe it's a boy."

She looked at Hua Fushu and said, "Hua'er, I heard that some doctors can tell the gender of a child just by taking the pulse. Do you think my child is a son or a daughter?"

Hua Fushu laughed awkwardly, "Sister-in-law, I don't have such amazing abilities."

Dugu Lanxi asked: "Hua'er, you are an excellent doctor, you should be able to help."

Hua Fushu shook his head. "Every profession has its specialties. I know a little bit about obstetrics, but I'm not an expert. I really can't tell whether the baby in your belly is a boy or a girl. Actually, it doesn't matter whether the child is a boy or a girl. After all, it's your and Big Brother's biological child."

Dugu Lanxi said, "That's true. However, I still hope this child is a son."

Hua Fushu sighed inwardly. She understood Dugu Lanxi's thoughts. Dugu Lanxi had been injured before, making it difficult for her to conceive. The child in her belly might be her only child in this life. If she gave birth to a daughter, it would mean that Ye Yunlu would have no descendants. Ye Yunlu did not want to take a concubine and have children, so she naturally hoped that the child in her belly would be a son.

She said, "Sister-in-law, I understand you. The most important thing for you right now is to take good care of yourself and your child."

The two sisters-in-law chatted for a while, and then Dugu Lanxi told Hua Fushu something. It turned out that the old man transferred Yuzhi from Guanju Pavilion to Fengque Pavilion to serve. After all, Yuzhi was a member of Hua Fushu's courtyard, so it was necessary to tell Hua Fushu about her transfer to Fengque Pavilion.

Hua Fushu was delighted. Yuzhi had been the old general's spy in Guanju Pavilion. After Yuzhi arrived at Guanju Pavilion, Hua Fushu had been on guard against her, lest she spread rumors to the old general. She had been thinking of finding the right moment to send Yuzhi out of Guanju Pavilion. Now, she didn't have to do anything; the old general had sent her out himself.

Dugu Lanxi's pregnancy is the top priority in the general's mansion. After all, the child in her belly is the eldest grandson of the Ye family, so it is normal for the old general to focus on Dugu Lanxi.

Hua Fushu held Dugu Lanxi's hand and said, "Sister-in-law, I don't mind. I'm so happy. Yuzhi is steady and caring. Grandfather sent her here to serve so that he can take good care of you and the baby in your belly. There are enough people in my courtyard, and Yuzhi is not a big deal. Even if Grandfather doesn't send Yuzhi here, Mother will send someone else."

Dugu Lanxi knew that Hua Fushu would not mind, and she would always say what she needed to say.

Not long after, Hua Fushu went to Rongliyuan. Her good mother-in-law, Madam Ouyang, asked her about her well-being, and her good father-in-law, Ye Shiheng, looked her up and down. Seeing that she was in good health, the two elders felt relieved.

After chatting with the two elders for a while, Hua Fushu told Ye Shiheng and his wife that the Huo family's head and son were coming to Beijing, and said that she wanted to invite Brother Huo and his son to stay at the Ye family for a few days.

Madam Ouyang readily agreed. Not to mention that the head of the Huo family and Hua Fushu were sworn friends, just the fact that the head of the Huo family cured her second uncle, Mr. Ouyang, made it only right for the head of the Huo family to express his gratitude to him when he arrived in the capital.

Even if Hua Fushu did not ask the Huo family master to stay at the General's Mansion for a few days, Madam Ouyang would still invite the Huo family master to her house as a guest.

When Hua Fushu returned to Guanju Pavilion, Sanqiao quickly stepped forward and hugged Hua Fushu, saying over and over how much she missed her and how worried she was about her.

Hua Fushu patted her back gently, "What a coincidence! Your daughter is doing well and has returned safely."

"elder sister!"

Yue Zheng trotted over, as excited as a bird spreading its wings. Hua Fushu let go of San Qiao and picked Yue Zheng up. She gently pinched Yue Zheng's chubby round face and said, "Little darling, did you miss your sister?"

Yue Zheng said: "I do! I miss my sister so much!"

Hua Fushu said in a pleasant voice, "Sister also misses our A Zheng. During the time that Sister was away from home, did A Zheng listen to Sister Sanqiao's words?"

Yue Zheng said in a baby voice, "Yes."

Sanqiao said, "Miss, Young Master Yue Zheng is so well behaved. I have never had a child who was better behaved than him."

Hua Fushu smiled and said, "Really? Our Yue Zheng is really well behaved."

Sanqiao reached out her hand to hug Yuezheng, "Yuezheng, sister is tired, let sister take a shower and change clothes first, okay, sister Sanqiao will take you to play."

Yue Zheng stretched out his arms and put his arm around San Qiao's neck. When Hua Fushu let go, Yue Zheng fell into San Qiao's arms. San Qiao put Yue Zheng down and said to Hua Fushu, "Miss, I have prepared some hot water. Go wash up and change your clothes first."

Hua Fu loosened his shoulder bones and went to the bathroom.

Imperial Palace, Wende Hall.

Qin Youran, dressed in a padded blue shirt and a dark blue cloak, half-worn, stopped at the entrance to Wende Hall. A young eunuch, upon seeing him, went inside to report. Soon, the eunuch, Luo Shen, emerged. He saluted Qin Youran before saying, "Your Majesty is painting and does not wish to be disturbed. Please go in later."

Qin Youran nodded.

Qin Youran didn't know that the "wait" that Luo Nei Shi mentioned was not a moment, but more than half an hour. After more than half an hour, Zhao Zixu finally summoned him into the hall.

Qin Youran gathered his cloak, walked into the Wende Hall, and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

At that time, Zhao Zixu was writing an inscription on a finished painting. He didn't even look at Qin Youran, nor did he let Qin Youran excuse himself.

Qin Youran hunched over stiffly. His Majesty didn't let him get up, so he didn't dare move. If he got up on his own, he would be guilty of disrespect.

Zhao Zixu raised his pen and wrote two lines of running script in a vigorous and elegant style.

"Luo Shen, when my calligraphy is dry, have it mounted and sent to Lady Jiang at Yuhuatai."

Concubine Jiang was a beauty selected to enter the palace and was quite favored by Zhao Zixu.

Eunuch Luo took the scroll off the table, and Zhao Zixu let Qin Youran get up.

Wende Hall has always been the place where the emperor handles government affairs and summons court officials after court. However, Zhao Zixu is different. Sometimes he summons court officials in Xiangning Hall, sometimes in Wende Hall, and sometimes in other palaces and pavilions. If he summons court officials, where he summons them depends entirely on his mood.

Although Zhao Zixu was the emperor, he also had his own preferences. Famous books and ancient paintings were placed in the Wende Hall. Although it was clearly a place for handling government affairs, it had a bit of the flavor of a study. It was not surprising to see him painting in the Wende Hall.