Concubine Shen gave birth, and in addition to Xiao Yunrou, Madam Hou and another concubine Liu also came. When Xiao Yunrou saw Madam Hou, her eyes flickered slightly, and she came forward to greet her with a normal expression.

"Mother."

Madam Hou frowned slightly when she saw Xiao Yunrou. She had never liked Xiao Yunrou, but she didn't hate her. She had made trouble for Xiao Yunrou many times before she got pregnant, but she stopped trying to make trouble after she gave birth to a legitimate son. But Xiao Yunrou, who was gentle but actually strong, really didn't please her.

"You're here."

The Marquis's wife spoke in a calm voice. After everyone sat down, she learned that Aunt Shen had just entered the delivery room not long ago, and she began to worry about her eldest grandson.

"How is Xuan'er these days? The weather is not very good today, so ask the servants to take good care of him. Children should not be exposed to the cold..."

The Marquis' wife really liked her eldest grandson. Xiao Yunrou felt complicated when she saw the Marquis' wife's sincere concern. She didn't understand why she loved her son so much but allowed Aunt Shen to harm him.

Xiao Yunrou lowered her eyelids and said softly:

"Don't worry, mother. Xuan'er is doing fine. My daughter-in-law was also worried that Xuan'er couldn't stand the hot and cold weather, so today I asked someone to bring Madam Xu over from my mother's side. Madam Xu has taken good care of my daughter-in-law and my brother."

Madam Hou nodded after hearing this, and did not object. She had an impression of this Madam Xu, as she had met Xiao Yunrou's mother Su several times. She was well behaved and was Su's wet nurse, so she was at ease.

"That's great. I originally wanted to let Nanny Zhu go, but since you've brought Nanny Xu over, that's fine."

When Xiao Yunrou heard the Marquis's wife talking about Madam Zhu, hatred flashed across her eyes. She didn't know whether the Marquis's wife really knew the truth, but it was an indisputable fact that Madam Zhu helped Aunt Shen to harm her son. Although Madam Zhu was beaten to death in the end, it couldn't hide Xiao Yunrou's hatred.

It is only natural to pay back debts. In this life, she will never let Nanny Zhu have a good end and pay for the sins she committed in her previous life.

"The young master is blessed, Madam, Madam Crown Prince, please rest assured."

Aunt Liu smiled slightly, hiding the sadness in her eyes and said.

Xiao Yunrou smiled faintly and said nothing, and the Marquis's wife ignored her. Aunt Liu didn't feel embarrassed, as she was used to such scenes. Aunt Liu didn't have a beautiful face, but the Marquis's wife took a fancy to her because of her "good appearance for a son". Her father also took advantage of her and promoted her to the Marquis's mansion in Zhenyuan, regardless of her status as a legitimate daughter.

Aunt Liu was clear in her mind. As long as Xiao Yunrou gave birth to the eldest son, even if she could give birth to another son, could she still go out as the legitimate daughter? Moreover, Pei Lingfeng was not a womanizer, and there were only a few people who came to her house. But she had already entered the Marquis' Mansion, and her family was not helpful. If she didn't have a child, her years would be wasted.

Aunt Liu was very envious of Aunt Shen's good life. With Mrs. Hou's help, Pei Lingfeng went to the woman many times no matter how bad she was. Now that she has a child, both men and women can rely on her.

Aunt Liu was thinking randomly in her mind, but Xiao Yunrou ignored her. She had known for a long time that Aunt Shen would give birth to a son. She drank her tea without any panic, remaining calm and composed, which made the Marquis's wife and Aunt Liu look at her a few more times.

"Madam, Madam Xu has arrived. I will take her to Derou Garden."

Half an hour later, Lu Yi whispered in Xiao Yunrou's ear. Xiao Yunrou nodded, and a chill ran through her as she listened to the screams coming from inside the house. She stood up and said to the Marquis's wife:

"Mother, Madam Xu has arrived. I want to go back and make some arrangements so that Madam Xu can take care of Xuan'er earlier."

The concubine can give birth regardless of whether the mistress is present or not, and this also concerns her own grandson, so the marquis's wife agreed without thinking.

"Go ahead."

Xiao Yunrou stood up, bowed, and left gracefully. The Marquis's wife wanted to ask Aunt Shen to come over and watch over her in person, but she didn't want to stay in Haitang Garden and watch Aunt Shen give birth at all.

When they returned to Derou Garden, Nanny Xu came to greet them with a smile, and Xiao Yunrou also walked into the house with a sincere smile.

"Mammy, are father and mother in good health? How are my elder brother and second sister?"

Xiao Yunrou has deep feelings for her natal family. Her father Xiao Hongyu had only one wife, Su, in his life. Su gave birth to one son and two daughters, and Xiao Yunrou was the second child.

The eldest son, Xiao Chuning, won the third place in the imperial examination last year and entered the Hanlin Academy. The second daughter, Xiao Yunwan, just came of age this year and is as beautiful as a flower.

"Don't worry, Madam Sir, the old master and his wife are all fine, as are the eldest master and the second young lady." Nanny Xu said with a smile.

"That's good. I asked Nanny to come here this time because I really had no one available." Xiao Yunrou said frankly to Nanny Xu.

"This is my first time being a mother, and I'm afraid I won't be able to take good care of Xuan'er. Although there is a wet nurse, and I checked the family background before I entered the mansion, she is not a trustworthy person after all. Although Nanny Gu is my wet nurse, she can't take care of Xuan'er all day long. I have no choice but to ask mother to let Nanny come over."

Xiao Yunrou spoke with a sigh. Aunt Xu was a shrewd person. She frowned when she heard what she said and asked tentatively:

"This... The Crown Prince's wife is saying that someone in this mansion wants to harm the young master?"

Xiao Yunrou didn't say anything, but her attitude was a sign of tacit agreement. Aunt Xu's face suddenly turned extremely ugly, and she said angrily:

"Madam, rest assured, I am here to protect the young master even at the cost of my life."

Nanny Xu had been with Su for more than 30 years and loved all of Su's children very much. Now Xiao Yunrou was in such a situation, which made her extremely angry and distressed.

"Mammy is someone I trust, so I am relieved."

After Xiao Yunrou finished speaking, she went into the room and said with a unhappy look on her face:

"Madam, there is news from Haitang Garden that Concubine Shen has given birth to a son. Madam is very happy."

Xiao Yunrou had no expression after hearing this, and said calmly:

"This is a happy event, and the Madam is naturally happy. Hongzhuang, get some supplements from the storeroom, and let's go over and take a look."

After hearing this, Madam Xu shook her head in disapproval and said with a frown:

"It's just a concubine giving birth, why does the Crown Prince's wife need to go there in person? Can't we just send someone to go there?"

Xiao Yunrou sneered when she heard this and said:

"My wife raised her and watched her give birth personally. As a daughter-in-law, I should show my appreciation. But it only takes a short trip..."

When Madam Xu heard this, her eyes widened. She had never expected that the Marquis' wife would personally watch the birth of a son's concubine.

Xiao Yunrou saw Nanny Xu's expression, and just smiled lightly, then took her people out.

In Haitang Garden, Aunt Shen, who had gone through heart-wrenching pain and finally gave birth to a son, was filled with joy. She leaned weakly on the bed and felt at ease looking at the Marquis's undisguised joy.

"Mother." Xiao Yunrou bowed after coming in. The Marquis's wife was very happy and responded casually.

"Madam." Aunt Shen's eyes flickered slightly, and she called out without moving.

"Thank you for your hard work, Aunt Shen."

Xiao Yunrou glanced at the child in the Marquis's arms and said lightly.

"It is a blessing for me to give birth to a son for the prince. There is no need to talk about hardship." Aunt Shen said shyly.

Xiao Yunrou was never used to seeing Aunt Shen's frail appearance, especially since she was the murderer who killed her child, she felt even more disgusted with her.

"The prince is not in the palace now, so the news should have been passed on by now. But mother, your daughter-in-law is thinking that the prince will be back to the capital the day after tomorrow as he is carrying out the emperor's orders. It would be better to wait until the prince returns to the capital before telling him about this, so as not to distract him."

After hearing this, the Marquis thought about it and agreed. No matter how much she liked her grandson, she couldn't go over her son. Aunt Shen was a little unhappy. She had worked so hard to give birth to a son, but she didn't tell Pei Lingfeng right away. Didn't this mean that she and her son were not taken seriously?

Thinking of this, Shen Yi Niang's eyes revealed a trace of resentment, but with the Marquis's wife in front of her, she couldn't say anything. Xiao Yunrou didn't care what Shen Yi Niang thought, she just said lightly:

"Mother, we have already found a wet nurse and a nanny. The Second Young Master will be raised by Concubine Shen."

The Marquis's wife was startled when she heard this. Thinking of what she said when she took Concubine Shen into the mansion, she frowned and said:

"We agreed at the time that if Aunt Shen gave birth to a son, she would be raised by you. How..."

Before the Marquis's wife could finish, Xiao Yunrou interrupted her and said:

"Mother, Xuan'er is only two months old, and he is the legitimate grandson. The Second Young Master should still be raised by Aunt Shen."

Xiao Yunrou's words clearly showed that she didn't want to give face to the Marquis' wife. She didn't have the time to raise the illegitimate son as her legitimate son. The difference was only two months. Was she going to let the illegitimate son overshadow her son? Xiao Yunrou absolutely wouldn't do that.

The Marquis' wife had obviously thought of this as well. She looked at Xiao Yunrou who was so determined, and then at Aunt Shen. After all, she was her mother's daughter. Aunt Shen wanted to call her aunt, and she wanted to open her mouth to persuade her, but was interrupted by Xiao Yunrou's next words.

"Zhenyuan Marquis's Mansion is not a small family. A legitimate son is a legitimate son, and a bastard son is a bastard son. Only by clearly distinguishing between legitimate and bastard sons can the mansion maintain its glory for a hundred years. My daughter-in-law knows that my mother loves Aunt Shen, and Aunt Shen is also from the mansion, so she naturally knows the rules of the mansion. Besides, the prince must agree to raise him under my daughter-in-law's lap."

Xiao Yunrou's words made Aunt Shen's face change again and again. She had never thought of giving the child to Xiao Yunrou, but she agreed because she thought Xiao Yunrou could not have children. After all, legitimate sons get too many benefits. But now she was slapped in the face by such a legitimate and illegitimate child, which was still very embarrassing.

"Well, that's it..."

The Marquis' wife was not happy with Xiao Yunrou's repeated rejections, but her final words "I need the prince's consent" made her back off. She knew her own son was unwilling to take a concubine even when Xiao Yunrou was childless, so now that she had a legitimate son, would she agree to let a concubine become a legitimate son?

The Marquis's wife sighed slightly, and her eyes dimmed a little when she looked at the child in her arms.