Chapter 299 Little Tiger Head Shoes
"Yue'er," Madam Zheng took a few steps forward, held her hand and placed it in her palm, "You also know how I have lived these years. You and I have depended on each other for so many years, and I have no choice. Don't blame me. When you get married, the future of me and your brother will be entrusted to you."
Zheng Yue'er lowered her eyelashes and responded faintly after a long time without saying anything.
Lord Zheng had many concubines and many children. Before Zheng Ye was born, she and Madam Zheng were often ridiculed by the concubines. Lord Zheng was quite dissatisfied with Madam Zheng, and life was indeed difficult. But after Zheng Ye came into being, she was the only one left who was in difficulty.
Madam Zheng smiled and wiped away her tears, "As long as they are mother and daughter, I know you are a filial son."
Mr. Zheng suddenly coughed a few times and said to Madam Zheng, "Okay, it's getting late, why don't you take Ye'er back home quickly and see if you have finished your homework today."
Of course, Mrs. Zheng knew what he was thinking. She glanced at him and then took Zheng Ye away.
Lord Zheng walked into the room and sat down at the table, frowning tightly, "When did you and Duke Li meet?"
"What?" Zheng Yue'er looked puzzled.
Lord Zheng stared at her closely, trying to read the clues from her face. "Just now, the Fourth Prince, the Prince of Yongning Marquis's Mansion, Duke Li, came." He paused, and then continued, "Duke Li has taken a fancy to you and came to propose marriage."
A look of joy appeared on Zheng Yue'er's face and she nodded shyly.
Lord Zheng suddenly remembered what she said before. She said that she had a way to get married. Could she be talking about Li Huaiyan?
Also, today in the banquet hall, Li Huaiyan showed up last, and warned him implicitly. Could it be that the two of them had been in touch for a long time?
As he was thinking, he heard Zheng Yueer slowly say, "Maybe it was because he won the favor of Duke Li at the banquet at the Duke's Mansion."
Lord Zheng glanced at her and nodded slowly, "Dad has already agreed to this marriage. The wedding date is set for ten days from now. You should prepare well in these days. If there is anything, just tell your subordinates to do it."
He looked like a kind father, as if his previous ruthlessness had never existed.
"Thank you, Dad." Zheng Yue'er said softly.
Lord Zheng sat for a while, then stood up and prepared to leave. He looked at Zheng Yue'er and suddenly said earnestly, "Yue'er, you are a smart girl. You should know what it means to rise together and fall together. Although Duke Li has the support of the Fourth Prince, he is a playboy by nature. If you want to gain a firm foothold in the Duke's Mansion and become the mistress of the house, you still need to rely on your mother's family."
Zheng Yue'er lowered her head and responded softly, "Dad is right, your daughter understands."
Only then was Lord Zheng satisfied, "Dad will ask your mother to prepare a generous dowry for you."
Zheng Yue'er felt that there was something else in his words, and that it was not normal for him to be so nice to her. She couldn't help but look up at Mr. Zheng and said respectfully, "Dad, is there anything else you want to tell your daughter?"
Lord Zheng's face was horrified. He coughed lightly and said, "You know that the officialdom is corrupt. For the Zheng family, there are times when your father has to do something. After you marry him, you can find a suitable time to ask your husband for a few things. I will send the most senior maid in the mansion to go with you. If there is any disturbance, she will be there to take care of you."
Zheng Yue'er understood that Li Huaiyan had something on him! You need to find out for yourself and tip him off!
Her eyes flickered, and a gentle smile immediately appeared on her face. "Don't worry, Dad. We will all be a family from now on. I will definitely persuade him."
Lord Zheng nodded with satisfaction. After all, she was his daughter and her surname was Zheng. If anything happened to him, she would be responsible.
Zheng Yue'er sent the person away in a very kind manner, and her smiling face turned completely gloomy.
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When Xiao Yuan returned to Wutong Garden, he learned that Shen Anan had returned to the Shen family after waking up.
He was not busy with government affairs today, so he leaned on the soft couch where Shen Anan usually lay, and under the pillow was the booklet that she treasured.
The sunlight outside the window shone on him and the booklet. He turned the pages again, stroking the words and paintings on it with his fingertips, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.
Unconsciously, the sunlight slowly turned into the red of afterglow. He closed the book and looked out the window. He happened to see the girl jumping around with something in her arms and walking briskly into the yard.
He was slightly startled, and the joy in his eyes froze for a moment.
"Prince's Consort." Mo Ran's voice of greeting was heard outside the door, and then the door was pushed open. Her smiling face met Xiao Yuan's deep eyes, and she seemed to be flustered for a moment.
Then, Xiao Yuan saw her hurriedly hiding the things in her arms.
"You, you didn't go to the study?"
Xiao Yuan raised his eyes and glanced at Mo Xiang, who gave him a wry smile and nodded.
So, when does her memory stop at now?
Xiao Yuan didn't dare to ask, and sat up slowly and said, "There's not much government affairs to do today, why did you go out for so long?"
"I went to see my sister-in-law and talked to her for a while, so I came back a little late."
Xiao Yuan nodded, his eyes fell on her hands behind her back, "What's hidden behind you?"
"Nothing." There was obvious panic in her eyes.
In recent days, she seemed to find it increasingly difficult to hide her emotions, like a naive girl.
Xiao Yuan got off the bed and walked towards her.
Shen Anan turned around and wanted to run, but he grabbed her waist tightly from behind, "Let me see."
He rested his head on her shoulder, and his strong arms held her tightly, lifting up what she was hiding in her hands.
The moment Xiao Yuan saw it clearly, he was slightly stunned.
Shen Anan immediately hid it again with a red face.
"That... my sister-in-law insisted on giving it to me. She said it would bring us some good luck and it's very effective."
She held the pair of little tiger-head shoes and blushed from her face to her neck.
For a long while, she didn't hear Xiao Yuan's voice. She turned her head slightly to look at him, pursed her lips lightly, as if she wanted to say something but stopped herself.
"What's wrong?" Xiao Yuan's complexion returned to normal and he asked softly.
"Doctor, what did you say about my health? Am I really fine?" She had always known that there was something wrong with her body.
A few days ago, he often talked about wanting a child, and they had sex many times, but there was no movement. She didn't notice anything before, but today she saw her sister-in-law who was pregnant.
She stroked her belly, with a happy smile on her face as she was about to become a mother. She showed herself the clothes, shoes and socks she had prepared for her future nephew...
Each one is small and so cute.
There were changes in her heart as well.
I began to wonder if there was something wrong with my body, otherwise why was there no movement for so long?
She can wait, but if she can't get pregnant, she will become anxious and tormented.
"Of course." Xiao Yuan raised his hand and tapped her head gently, "What are you thinking about? Offspring are fate, and they will come naturally when fate arrives."
Shen Anan frowned slightly, always worried that Xiao Yuan would fool her.
However, meeting Xiao Yuan's concerned eyes, she did not continue to delve into it, but smiled and nodded, "You are right, as long as there is nothing wrong with my body, there is no need to worry about when she will come."
Xiao Yuan embraced her gently.
Having said that, he could still see a hint of reluctance in her slightly drooping face.
"It's getting late. You should go to the study to review official documents, otherwise you'll be busy until the moon rises over the willows." She urged.
Xiao Yuan stayed with her for a while, watching her put the pair of little tiger-head shoes into the closet, before leaving Wutong Garden and going to the study.
"Mo Xiang." As soon as the person left, Shen Anan immediately called Mo Xiang into the house.
"Princess Princess."
"Go back to the Shen family and ask your mother to find a girl who knows medicine."
Mo Xiang was startled. "Princess, are you feeling unwell somewhere? Let me go find the imperial physician."
"No need." Shen Anan shook her head, "Just follow my instructions and don't let anyone notice anything."
She always felt a little uneasy and doubtful about her physical condition. She didn't trust the imperial physician in the mansion, so she had to invite one from outside.
Mo Xiang took the order and left.
But just as she walked not far out of Wutong Garden, a figure slowly walked out from the end of the bluestone path and blocked her way.
Qingan, "The master asked you to go to the study."
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On the way, Qing'an looked up at Mo Xiang several times. When he was about to enter the study, he finally couldn't help but said, "What's wrong with you recently? You look depressed and unhappy every day."
Mo Xiang pursed her lips and glanced at Qing An, "The prince's wife's condition is getting worse day by day, how can I be in the mood?"
After saying that, he went into the study without waiting for Qing'an to say anything else.
Qing'an had to put the half-finished hairpin back into his arms.
Without Xiao Yuan asking, Mo Xiang repeated what Shen Anan had told her. It was not that she was betraying her master, but at this time, the princess was in an unstable state of mind, and the son-in-law was the one who treated the princess wholeheartedly.
Xiao Yuan remained silent for a long time, emotions swirling in his dark eyes, filled with hidden heartache.
What people fear most is not getting sick, but the suspicion, fear and paranoia that follows getting sick. That is the key to ruining a person's health.
"Sir, the princess hasn't been eating or sleeping well these past few days, and her behavior seems to be..."
Mo Xiang didn't say it, but now Shen Anan often subconsciously does very childish things, just like... a little girl of thirteen or fourteen years old.
Xiao Yuan closed his eyes slightly and responded softly, "No matter what she does, follow her. If there is any problem, let Qingfeng report it immediately."
"Yes." Mo Xiang left with red eyes.
Xiao Yuan leaned back heavily in his chair and turned his head to look at the afterglow outside the window.
He sat there for a very long time without moving, with deep bitterness and confusion in his eyes.
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