Chapter 335 Pregnancy

Pei Siyan's dark eyes shone with an unusual light. He stood up abruptly and rubbed his face with both hands.

Yi'er is pregnant!

His daughter, Yi'er, became pregnant with his child.

A surge of immense joy spread through his heart like a warm current; the woman he held dear was finally going to bear his child.

From now on, the two of them will be closer and more intimate, have a child born from their shared bloodline, and build a home of their own.

Pei Siyan's lips curled into a smile, and the usually composed and reserved man suddenly burst into laughter.

Seeing the pure and simple joy in his eyes, Dou Wenyi couldn't help but tease, "Your Highness, are you happy?"

More than just happy.

He was absolutely ecstatic!

He longed to pick up Dou Wenyi and lift her high in the air, but thankfully he still retained some rationality and knew that pregnant women had many taboos.

"Happy!"

Pei Siyan's chest pounded with excitement as he grasped her wrist. "Yi'er, you've really lived up to my expectations! You're truly my lucky star, the lucky star of the Great Zhou!"

The thought of how recently, court officials had used the pretext of having offspring to force him to take a concubine filled him with a sense of satisfaction.

If any of the senior officials dare to submit another long-winded memorial, he'll teach them a lesson!

Pei Siyan tried his best to suppress his overly flamboyant smile. "Doctor Hu, your appetite is poor. Do you have any prescriptions to help you recover?"

Which foods should be avoided?

"Any other points to note..."

He asked three questions in a row, so anxious. Dou Wenyi advised, "Your Highness, don't be so impatient."

Pei Siyan gripped her wrist tightly, so excited he became somewhat incoherent.

“Yi’er, how can I not be anxious? This is our first child, and he will be the crown prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty in the future. I want to personally teach him, to teach him to read and write, the Six Arts of a Gentleman, and the Way of the Emperor…”

Is he so happy he's gone mad?

He spoke without restraint, even going so far as to discuss the identity of the crown prince.

Dou Wenyi was both amused and exasperated. "Your Highness, how can you be so sure it's a son? What if it's a daughter?"

“My dear daughter, that’s the Princess! She’ll definitely be just like you, gentle and virtuous, clever and lively. Even if she’s a little mischievous, it’s okay. In the future, no matter what happens, I’ll protect her! I want her to be the happiest woman in the world.”

Pei Siyan looked on with anticipation, getting more and more excited as he spoke.

Did he decide to spoil her and make her unruly before the child was even born?

This is not a good sign.

The joy of the two naturally infected Physician Hu, who smiled broadly and finally managed to get a word in edgewise.

"Your Highness, these are all normal reactions during pregnancy. Due to individual differences, changes in taste are inevitable. You can try to find more of the things the Crown Princess likes to eat. They don't need to be too refined; just eat small, frequent meals."

"Every medicine has some degree of toxicity, so I will not prescribe anything for now."

When Pei Siyan heard him say this, he couldn't help but think of the dishes on the table, and suddenly felt as if he had encountered the biggest problem in his life.

Should we bring over a few cooks first?

The imperial chefs always make the same dishes; you get tired of them if you eat them too often.

Or should we ask Consort Zhang for two more reliable nannies to take care of her daily life?

Or, how about having her mother-in-law come and keep her company and chat to cheer her up?

Pei Siyan shook her head inwardly. Her relationship with her parents was too bad. No, she couldn't possibly trouble Old Madam Dou, could she?

Yi'er may not seem picky about food, but during this special period, she has to eat a variety of dishes and avoid repeating the same foods.

He suddenly remembered that Shen Yanzhou seemed to be a very good cook and had a great palate. A sour feeling welled up in his heart, and his jealousy towards him inevitably increased.

Why didn't I learn some cooking skills to support myself?

"Your Highness, Your Highness!"

It wasn't until Physician Hu called out twice that Pei Siyan came to his senses. "What?"

Physician Hu looked slightly troubled. "Your Majesty, I would like to discuss some precautions during pregnancy with you..."

"Alright." Pei Siyan couldn't suppress his smile as he followed the imperial physician to the side hall, but he walked out almost in sync with his own feet.

Dou Wenyi found it amusing. As a doctor, she naturally knew what Physician Hu would tell him next.

Without a doubt, it's about sharing a bed, and some people are about to suffer again.

After Physician Hu left, Pei Siyan remained calm. Dou Wenyi blinked and looked him over. "What did the physician tell you?"

Pei Siyan looked somewhat embarrassed, coughed lightly, and gritted his teeth, saying, "Little Fairy Doctor, didn't you know? But don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Dou Wenyi's ears burned. "I'm hungry."

"Someone, reheat these dishes."

The palace servants quickly brought the dishes to the table.

Pei Siyan scooped up a bowl of pickled radish and old duck soup and handed it to him, saying, "You didn't eat much just now."

Dou Wenyi took a small sip of soup and felt much more comfortable. She then ate a few more mouthfuls.

"It tastes good."

Pei Siyan's slightly furrowed brows finally relaxed, and he picked up his chopsticks to serve her several more dishes. "Try them all. What else would you like to eat? I'll ask them to make it for you. Would you like crab-stuffed orange or crispy fish?"

"Pshaw, it seems crabs are considered 'cold' in traditional Chinese medicine and can't be eaten? Shall we eat them another time?"

Dou Wenyi felt a surge of warmth in her heart, and she could easily see his cautiousness. "Okay, I'll do whatever Sanlang says."

Pei Siyan's Adam's apple bobbed several times. He suddenly turned his face away, suppressing the tears welling up in his eyes. After a long while, he looked at her sideways and said, "I'll go see His Majesty in a bit."

"Oh." Dou Wenyi's fingers tightened slightly as she held the chopsticks, a hint of melancholy in her voice.

Was he going to tell the emperor this news in person?

What were Emperor Muzong's feelings when he learned that Empress Wen was pregnant with Pei Siyan?

Did he also eagerly anticipate Pei Siyan's birth?

But in the end, he let down his wife and children!

She unconsciously touched her abdomen, feeling the throbbing of that tiny life. This child was the shared hope of both her and Pei Siyan.

Pei Siyan will not take the same path as Emperor Muzong, and she is not Empress Wen. However, since he was born into the royal family, he was destined to be extraordinary.

Their child has loving parents, and his fate will certainly not be as bumpy as Pei Siyan's; everything will develop in a positive direction.

"What are your plans regarding Fifth Sister?" Dou Wenyi changed the subject, but if Dou Yingxue really went to the laundry department to become a palace maid, she was afraid it would become a laughing stock.

Pei Siyan said indifferently, "She's just ignorant and wants to take advantage of your kindness. Lock her up for a few days, and once she knows how hard it is, she won't beg to be a maid anymore."

After this punishment, if she remains as stubborn as Dou Mingyan, refusing to calm down and still trying to cause trouble, then he shouldn't blame him for being impolite.

Dou Wenyi felt that the problem still needed to be solved at its root. "It was the second branch of the family that was greedy. Duke Anguo must have made a great promise to the second branch."

Mentioning the Duke of Anguo, Pei Siyan's face showed disdain, and his tone was sarcastic, "The Duke of Anguo's mansion once owed the national treasury a huge debt. When I raised troops to rebel against the king, they did assess the situation and took the initiative to repay part of the debt. But they never finished repaying it, and they still owe a lot of money now."

Dou Wenyi understood. Duke Anguo wanted to marry Dou Yingxue in order to smooth things over by using their kinship as brothers-in-law.

"Don't worry, I will deal with these parasites one by one. I can't leave a mess for our son."