Li Chenjiao knew that this childbirth was not easy, but she was too tired for the first two days. She didn't have time to ask the imperial physician what he said, but she could guess what was going on without asking.
Her energy level is so low, it's like night and day compared to how energetic she was after giving birth to the Second Princess. She'll probably have to go through a double postpartum period. Also, we need to know if the injury has been serious. We'll probably have to ask the imperial physician about that once she's recovered in the next few days.
On the first day of the third month, Li Chen rested for two or three days and his spirits finally improved. He naturally skipped the greetings to the main wife.
She also had a chance to listen to the maids tell her about the congratulatory gifts that had been sent from various places in the past two days. Most of them were small clothes, necklaces, longevity locks, and the like, prepared for the Fourth Prince. There were no food or supplements.
The maids took inventory. Li Chenjiao kept the one the Empress had given her and then said, "Find the longevity lock that Mother sent for the Second Princess two years ago."
Li Chenjiao usually put away most of the things her mother sent, and the same goes for the things her mother gave to the little girl. But that doesn’t mean that the things her mother prepared for the child were meager.
Parents always want to give their children the best.
Qiu Hu understood her meaning, and after finding it, she put it together with the longevity lock that the Empress had bestowed upon the Fourth Prince.
"Princess Bai sent over several cloth tigers, which were very lifelike, as well as several butterfly sachets, which looked like they were prepared for the Second Princess."
Qiu Ci said with a look of curiosity, "But the design does look quite unique."
Li Chenjiao glanced at it and saw that the patterns were indeed different, but they were very delicate and beautiful. The butterfly sachet was small, but the colors were very bright, the kind of colors that children would like.
She raised her hand: "Keep it here. Tomorrow, when the imperial physician comes, let him examine it. If there's nothing wrong, then give it to Aman. She'll like it."
Li Chenjiao herself likes it.
Everyone else gave gifts to the Fourth Prince, but only Princess Bai Jia gave a small trinket prepared for the Second Princess. This showed her thoughtfulness.
It was simply to repay the kindness of Li Chenjiao for sending charcoal to her place through Xiao Luzi during the winter, and also to express some goodwill.
Li Chenjiao understood, which is why she didn't say anything.
That night, the Fourth Master did not go to the main courtyard, but rested in the front courtyard.
If you think about it carefully, it seems that the Fourth Master hasn't been back to the main courtyard since he stormed off in February.
This was naturally good news for Li Chenjiao.
The Fourth Master was resting in the front courtyard, but in the evening he sent Granny Zhong to the east courtyard.
On the day of her delivery, Li Chenjiao was overjoyed to see Granny Zhong, but now, seeing Granny Zhong again, she felt a sense of melancholy, as if she had not seen her for a long time. This was naturally because she missed the days in that small house in Suzhou.
After not seeing her for more than half a year, Granny Zhong seemed to be in better spirits.
The Second Princess was also there. She had never met Granny Zhong before. She was riding a rocking horse in the room, but when she saw Granny Zhong, her eyes lit up with smiles. She wasn't shy at all: "Granny...hello."
Granny Zhong stopped in her tracks, but did not touch the Second Princess. She simply bowed her head and smiled kindly at the Second Princess, saying, "Hello, Second Princess."
Then Granny Zhong went into the inner room.
Li Chenjiao leaned against the large pillow and gestured to Granny Zhong to dispense with formalities: "Granny, you've had a long journey. I haven't yet thanked you for your kindness on the day I gave birth. How are you feeling? Did you have a tiring journey?"
Granny Zhong laughed heartily: "This old servant is all bones now, and I've been having a good time these days. I'm here on the orders of my master to take the pulse of the concubine."
Li Chenjiao readily extended her hand.
Granny Zhong walked closer and squatted down, her somewhat aged hand resting on Li Chenjiao's wrist.
Li Chenjiao's heart calmed down.
After a moment, Granny Zhong took a deep breath, withdrew her hand, and stood up.
Qiu Hu had already brought out an embroidered stool: "Please sit, Granny."
Granny Zhong smiled at her, not refusing much: "The concubine's health was originally quite rare, and you've taken good care of yourself... However, you need to take good care of yourself now. I'll prescribe some herbal medicine, and you can also nourish your body through your diet. You have a good constitution, and although this childbirth was not easy, it didn't damage your foundation. It's not that your vital energy is greatly depleted, but recuperation is necessary. As I said before, you have a good constitution, and there won't be much damage after recuperation."
The maids standing in the inner room all breathed a sigh of relief after hearing what Granny Zhong said.
Li Chenjiao actually asked, "Then how could it be..."
She didn't really care whether she could conceive or not, but seeing that the other maids around her seemed quite concerned, she asked this question.
Actually, now that she has both a son and a daughter, she doesn't really think about having any more children in the future.
She used to feel a headache watching her mother teach her and her brother; with more children, she couldn't imagine how much of a headache it would be.
Granny Zhong glanced at the Second Princess outside, who was having a great time playing: "It's certainly possible for her to conceive, but it's best not to rush things within the next year or two, so as not to harm the Consort's health."
Li Chenjiao hesitated.
After a while, she looked at Granny Zhong, her eyes sparkling: "Please tell the master about this matter, Granny, along with my question."
Granny Zhong gave her a meaningful look, but there was a hint of a smile in her eyes: "Yes." She stood up and bowed.
Seeing this, Qiu Hu saw Zhong Mama off. When Zhong Mama left, she touched the little silk flower in the Second Princess's hair.
Qiu Ci approached and, seeing her mistress silent, recounted two amusing incidents that had occurred in the courtyard before cautiously saying, "Actually, it would be quite good to give birth in a couple of years; after all, the mistress's health is the most important thing."
Li Chenjiao sighed; she herself felt the same way.
But if the Fourth Master comes to this backyard, can she still ask him not to touch her?
Taking contraceptives is one option, but let's wait and see how the Fourth Master reacts after Granny Zhong reports back to him.
This matter was inherently difficult to handle.
However, her mother had told her before that it was best for a woman not to have consecutive happy events, otherwise she would be the one to suffer in the future, and she had taken this advice to heart.
The arrival of the Fourth Prince came a little too early for her.
But how could anyone possibly predict such a thing?
Li Chenjiao cherishes her health very much. This time, she wants to take good care of herself first, and she has made preparations for double postpartum recovery.
As for the Fourth Prince's affection for her, Li Chenjiao was actually unsure.
Nothing is ever foolproof, especially when it comes to pampering someone.
Li Chenjiao knew perfectly well what was going on, so she simply stopped thinking about it.
Thinking too much will only give you a headache.
In that sense, the Fujin (wife of the emperor) had actually achieved her goal.
Thinking of Consort Li Chenjiao, her eyelids twitched violently. The pain of childbirth was still unforgettable. Her hand fell on her abdomen, and after a while, she suddenly grinned.
The belly is hers; if she doesn't want to give birth, then she won't.
Then we need to have Qiu Hu secretly find a mild contraceptive in advance.
Li Chenjiao quickly understood and leaned comfortably against the large pillow. Listening to the laughter of the little girl outside, the smile on her face deepened.
The weather is gradually warming up, and spring is just around the corner.
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