Chapter 156 Bought Three Tiger Head Hats
Since listening to the old eunuch's advice, the emperor has been more obedient lately, sending people to keep an eye on things every day, even telling people which family in Qingzhou Prefecture had given birth to twins.
Du Wanchun looked down at her increasingly large belly and asked Aunt Wang, "Auntie, do I really have two babies in my belly?"
Aunt Wang comforted her with a smile, "Wanchun, don't worry, it's still early. You'll know when the baby is born!"
Du Wanchun gently stroked her belly and calculated that it was indeed still early. It was only August, and the baby in her belly was at most five months along.
However, her belly was much larger than that of an average woman, looking like she was six or seven months pregnant.
Aunt Zhou came over with freshly steamed eggs in the water. "Wanchun, don't be afraid. Your mother will be here for you."
Aunt Wang also laughed and said, "And your aunt is here too."
Seeing their gentle smiles, Du Wanchun gradually felt relieved and nodded, "Mm."
Aunt Zhou quickly handed her the eggs, saying, "Here, eat quickly, they won't taste good if they get cold."
Du Wanchun took it and started eating with the spoon.
Aunt Zhou's cooking skills are getting better and better; the steamed eggs she makes are very tender and smooth.
She ate two large bowls in a row.
The baby in her belly seemed to have eaten and drunk its fill, and kicked its legs.
Looking at the small bulge on her belly, Aunt Zhou smiled happily and said, "Look, my two adorable grandchildren love the dishes I make."
Aunt Wang chuckled and said, "These two kids are so active; they're bound to be extraordinary in the future."
Aunt Zhou carefully touched them with her hand, "I don't expect these two children to be very capable, I just hope that Wanchun can give birth smoothly. Speaking of which, carrying two children is much more tiring than carrying one."
Her eyes were full of heartache as she spoke.
Du Wanchun smiled and reassured her, "Mother, don't worry, I'll be fine."
Although she spoke with absolute certainty, Aunt Zhou was still uneasy. After much deliberation, she went to see the Third Prince alone that night.
"Your Highness, Wanchun will be giving birth in a few months. She's carrying twins, and I'm a little worried," Aunt Zhou said to the Third Prince with a slightly furrowed brow and a concerned expression.
The Third Prince nodded slightly. "This is indeed a major matter. How about this, I'll send someone to the capital to fetch the imperial physician?"
Aunt Zhou shook her head. "The Emperor is looking for us now. Doing this will only lead us into a trap."
The Third Prince frowned, and after a while, he suddenly remembered something and quickly said, "Do you still remember the nanny who delivered your baby?"
Aunt Zhou nodded. "I remember, but isn't she still in the palace?"
The Third Prince laughed and said, "Ever since your accident, I have brought her to the Prince's Mansion. After another year, I will let her return to her hometown to live out her retirement."
Aunt Zhou quickly asked, "Where is she now?"
The Third Prince thought for a moment, "I remember her hometown was a small village in Rong County."
Aunt Zhou suddenly realized, "I remember now, it is indeed in Rong County, but Rong County is hundreds of kilometers away from our Cheng'an County, so we may not be able to find her even if we want to."
The Third Prince stood up and comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, I'll send someone to investigate."
Aunt Zhou nodded.
The Third Prince then added, "I need to return to the capital in a few days. The Sun family's son's leg is almost fully recovered; it's time to take him back."
Aunt Zhou was taken aback. Before, she couldn't wait for him to leave, but now that she heard he was leaving, she felt a little reluctant. "Alright, be careful on the road."
Hearing her concern, the Third Prince was overjoyed and smiled, "Yes, I know. Also, you and Ruiyuan should take good care of yourselves. If you need anything, go to Prefect Zheng."
Aunt Zhou laughed and said, "Don't worry, no one in Cheng'an County dares to bully our Zhou family anymore."
After Master Sun was arrested by Prefect Zheng, Madam Liu changed her name and reconciled with Magistrate Li.
Now, not only is Prefect Zheng taking care of them, but even Magistrate Li regards them as his saviors.
Even so, the Third Prince was still worried. Before he left, he left three or four guards to secretly watch over the vicinity of Changliu Village to ensure the safety of the Zhou family.
Three days later, just after the Third Prince left, Zhou Ruiyuan followed Prefect Zheng to Qingzhou Prefecture to participate in the provincial examination.
The provincial examination has always been held once every three years. If you miss it this time, you will have to wait another three years.
Aunt Zhou and Du Wanchun specially rode together in a carriage to personally escort Zhou Ruiyuan into the examination hall.
The provincial examination was divided into three sessions.
Each session takes three days, so it will take about ten and a half days in total.
Aunt Zhou and Du Wanchun rented two rooms at an inn in Qingzhou Prefecture.
After Zhou Ruiyuan entered the examination hall, Du Wanchun and Aunt Zhou, having nothing else to do, went to the market.
The market was bustling with people.
Aunt Zhou spotted two tiger-head hats in front of a shop. "Wanchun, do you think these are nice? This child was born in winter, so these tiger-head hats will fit him perfectly."
Du Wanchun walked over, took it in her hand and looked at it carefully, then smiled and said, "Hmm, it is indeed beautiful."
As soon as she finished speaking, Aunt Zhou picked out two tiger-head hats and took them to the shopkeeper to pay for them.
Du Wanchun quickly stepped forward and grabbed another tiger-head hat. "Mother, one more."
Seeing that she had brought another tiger-head hat, Aunt Zhou asked in confusion, "Wanchun, why are you buying three?"
Du Wanchun smiled and said, "It's good to buy more to keep on hand."
Aunt Zhou listened without suspicion, "That's right, it's good to buy more to keep on hand, so that we have replacements when they get dirty or wet."
Without even thinking, she paid the money.
Afterwards, I went to several more shops and bought doll shoes, rattles, and other trinkets.
Aunt Zhou bought three portions of everything.
At noon, the two women, mother and daughter-in-law, arrived at the largest restaurant in Qingzhou Prefecture.
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