Chapter 323: Good News
Soon, the court doctor came.
Yu Lan stretched out his hand, and the court doctor carefully examined the pulse and said, "Congratulations, sir, the princess is pregnant."
Pregnant!
Zhou Boxu, who was unprepared, was stunned by this huge joy and did not react for a while.
Mrs. Zhou, who had expected it, smiled and said, "Well, I've finally waited for it."
Zhou Taifu also smiled and was overjoyed.
He only had Zhou Boxu as his only son, and he looked forward to a grandson as much as he looked forward to the stars and the moon.
"Come on, take all the fish away quickly, and ask the kitchen to make some fresh dishes again." Mrs. Zhou ordered the maid.
The maid took away the steamed fish and fish soup quickly.
Yu Lan looked at the table full of dishes and said with a blushing face, "Don't bother, these are enough."
In addition to the two fish dishes that were taken away, there were still more than ten dishes on the table. There were only five of them, so it was enough.
Madam Zhou said, "Don't bother, these dishes are getting cold, don't eat them."
Medicines are three-point poisons, and pregnant people cannot take medicine casually, so they have to be extra careful.
Yu Lan did not live in Zhou's house, and Madam Zhou could not take care of him, so she reminded Zhou Boxu of the things that needed attention.
Zhou Boxu listened carefully and wrote them down one by one, not daring to miss a single thing.
"I'm going to have a brother and sister again." Zhuang Yun ran to Yu Lan excitedly and looked at her belly happily.
Yu Lan curled her lips and said, "It's still young now, so I can't tell."
Mrs. Zhou was reminded and hurriedly asked the court doctor, "How long has it been?"
The court doctor said, "It's been nearly two months."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Zhou silently calculated in her heart, "It will be born in March or April next year, and the weather will be warm, which is a good season."
Mrs. Zhou was in a very good mood and let everyone praise the court doctor.
After the court doctor thanked him and left, Zhou Taifu said, "Such a big joy, we need to celebrate, bring wine."
The maid didn't move after hearing this.
Mrs. Zhou glared at Zhou Taifu and said, "It's forbidden to drink, you are so happy."
"Really." Zhou Taifu came back to his senses, laughed and asked the maid to bring tea, and toasted with tea instead of wine.
Zhou Boxu, who was always calm, couldn't help but be happy at this time. The corners of his lips were raised high, full of excitement, holding the teacup and drinking with Zhou Taifu.
Seeing the father and son looking so happy and drinking cup after cup, Mrs. Zhou said unhappily: "Drink so much tea in the middle of the night and still want to sleep? If you want to drink, drink soup."
As she said that, Mrs. Zhou asked someone to take away the tea and serve them chicken soup.
"Come, drink too, Yun'er." Mrs. Zhou also served a bowl to Zhuang Yun.
Zhuang Yun took it with both hands: "Thank you, grandmother."
Mrs. Zhou looked at Zhuang Yun, who was polite and sensible, and looked forward to the birth of Yu Lan's baby.
The atmosphere in the hall was harmonious and joyful. It was the most enjoyable meal that Yu Lan had eaten in Zhou's mansion since she married Zhou Boxu.
From this time on, Mrs. Zhou completely let go of the past and fully accepted Yu Lan and Zhuang Yun. They smiled at each other and there was no barrier anymore.
Before leaving, Madam Zhou pulled Zhou Boxu aside and whispered, "The pregnancy is not stable in the first three months, so you should restrain yourself and not have sex."
Zhou Boxu's handsome face blushed when he heard this, and then he thought of his indulgence in recent days and dared not say a word.
"Did you hear that?" Madam Zhou poked him.
Zhou Boxu coughed softly and said, "Son, remember it."
"Okay, go back and rest early, don't let the princess get tired." Madam Zhou was reluctant to see him off.
"Okay." Zhou Boxu responded, walked a few steps quickly to catch up with Yu Lan, and carefully supported her, fearing that she would bump and fall.
In front of Master Zhou and Madam Zhou, Yu Lan was a little embarrassed and whispered, "I walk steadily."
"It's always better to be careful." Zhou Boxu insisted.
You don't realize it until you know that Yu Lan is pregnant, but once you know that she is pregnant, you suddenly feel that she is like fragile porcelain, which needs to be carefully cared for.
Yu Lan couldn't resist, so she had to let Zhou Boxu help her out of the house and get on the carriage.
"Go slowly, don't bump around." Master Zhou instructed the driver.
The small square carriage was carrying the future and expectations of the Zhou family.
The wheels rolled, and the carriage slowly drove away until it was out of sight in the night. Master Zhou and Madam Zhou turned around and went back into the house.
The night was dark, and the carriage drove steadily on the street. There was a lot of noise outside the car, but it was quiet inside.
The father and son stared at Yu Lan's belly, as if they were looking at some rare treasure.
Yu Lan felt uneasy when they looked at her, and she moved uncomfortably.
Zhou Boxu immediately asked, "What's wrong? Are you uncomfortable sitting?"
Yu Lan said speechlessly, "No, I'm fine."
It would be better if they didn't stare at her.
Zhuang Yin moved his butt, approached Yu Lan and asked, "Mother, can I touch it?"
Yu Lan said with a smile, "Yes, but it's too small to feel anything."
Zhuang Yin didn't care, and still curiously reached out to touch it.
Zhou Boxu saw that Zhuang Yin did not reject the child in Yu Lan's belly, but liked it very much, so he asked him slowly, "Yun'er, do you want a brother or a sister?"
"Sister." Zhuang Yin answered without hesitation.
"Why?" Yu Lan was puzzled.
When Jiang Shu was pregnant before, he said that he wanted a brother.
Zhuang Yin said seriously, "Because I have a brother Ziyou, but I don't have a sister yet."
"What if it's a brother?" Yu Lan asked with a smile.
"Then I can teach him to read and practice calligraphy, and practice martial arts with father." Zhuang Yun did not hesitate at all, his eyes were full of expectation.
Zhou Boxu raised his lips and said, "Okay, if it's a sister, we will protect her together. If it's a brother, I will teach you to practice martial arts together."
"Yes." Zhuang Yun nodded, and the father and son reached an agreement.
After the morning court the next day, Zhou Boxu went to Zhongling Palace to report the good news to Concubine Yu Gui.
Upon learning that Yu Lan was pregnant, Concubine Yu Gui was overjoyed, and like Madam Zhou, she gave a lot of instructions.
Zhou Boxu listened patiently and took it to heart.
When he was about to leave, the emperor came.
"Father." Zhou Boxu bowed to greet him.
The emperor was surprised why he was here, and Concubine Yu smiled and told him that Yu Lan was pregnant.
The emperor was surprised and happy, and his heart was touched.
"Good, good. You got married and had a child. It's finally perfect, and we can be relieved."
The emperor knew that Yu Lan's heart belonged to Zhou Boxu, but he made her marry into the Zhuang family for the sake of the country, and he always felt guilty. Especially after Zhuang Heng died in battle, Yu Lan and Zhuang Yan remained a widow for ten years, which made the emperor's guilt and heartache reach the peak.
Among several daughters, Yu Lan was the one he loved the most, but she suffered the greatest pain. This would be heartbreaking for any father.
"Take good care of Yu Lan." The emperor patted Zhou Boxu's shoulder heavily, as an instruction and a trust.
"I will." Zhou Boxu responded.
After ten years of sedimentation, his love for Yu Lan has already penetrated into his bones. Without anyone telling him, he will do his best to treat Yu Lan well.
Zhou Boxu entered the palace to study with the emperor since he was a child. The emperor also watched him grow up. He has also served as an official in the court over the years and has had a lot of contact with him. He has a clear understanding of his character and is very relieved.
After thinking for a while, the emperor said: "We have to take care of Yan'er's feelings, and we can't let him feel out of favor."
Zhou Boxu nodded: "Don't worry, father, I won't be partial to one over the other. Yan'er is also my child."
Today, the emperor talked more than usual. Like a normal father, he gave his son-in-law instructions on every detail for the sake of his daughter and grandson.