Extra 1 - Things After Marriage
Autumn goes and spring comes, a year passes.
Everything is on track.
September night.
Shen Jiasui was in high spirits, so he practiced sword skills in the yard for a while. He was sweating profusely from the heat, and then he went to take a bath with satisfaction.
Baiji was wiping Shen Jiasui's wet hair. He looked through the bronze mirror and saw his young lady's heartless appearance. He scratched his face and swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth.
Yesterday, I went back to the Shen Mansion with the young lady. When the young lady went to see the general, the lady suddenly and secretly pulled her aside and asked about the young lady's "private affairs".
She naturally knew what the lady was worried about, because the young lady and her husband had been married for a whole year, but the young lady's belly was still not moving.
The lady asked her what the private relationship between the young lady and her husband was like.
She replied: Inseparable.
She didn't lie, the young lady and the son-in-law were very close.
As long as the son-in-law is not on official business, he will stay by the young lady's side all the time. Besides, they often...
Cough cough.
Baiji blushed.
When the lady heard this, she suddenly slapped her thigh and muttered, "It's bad!"
"This means that either Suisui is not right, or Xiuzhi is not right. One of them is always 'wrong'!"
"Don't worry, don't worry, let me think about this carefully."
The lady walked away hurriedly while muttering.
She hasn't decided yet whether to tell the lady...
Baiji was lost in thought when Shen Jiasui stood up and said with a smile, "No need to wipe it. Just let it dry in the air. It will dry naturally in a while."
"Baiji, go and take a rest."
Bai Ji still held the handkerchief in her hand. She called out "Miss" when she heard the words. However, Shen Jiasui had already walked out of the main room with brisk steps.
The doors and windows of the large study were open, and the evening breeze quietly sneaked into the study through the carved window lattices.
Jiang Xun was buried in a case, flipping through some documents when he suddenly smelled a faint fragrance.
There were footsteps at the door.
Jiang Xun immediately raised his eyes and saw Shen Jiasui stepping in.
She must have just finished a bath, her cloud-like black hair was casually scattered, with crystal drops of water still dripping from the ends of her hair.
The lake green long skirt was like a pool of clear water, fitting softly against her waist, and the hem of her skirt rippled slightly with every step.
When Shen Jiasui saw Jiang Xun looking over, he curved his eyebrows, tilted his head and smiled, "Be busy with your own things, don't worry about me."
The eyes seem to contain autumn water as they move.
But she was flirting without realizing it, and fearing that she might disturb Jiang Xun, she deliberately stayed away from him and walked straight to the soft couch under the north window.
Jiang Xun stretched out both hands and faced loneliness.
Shen Jiasui walked to the couch again, leaned on it casually, took the "Travel Notes" on the tea table with his right hand, and gently stroked the hair that had fallen to his ears with his left hand.
The cuffs fell down, revealing her fair wrists.
Jiang Xun couldn't help but stand up.
But Shen Jiasui had already found a comfortable posture and raised his hand to turn the page of the book.
She read carefully, her fingertips sliding lightly across the paper, her movements gentle and slow, sometimes frowning slightly, sometimes pursing her lips slightly.
The evening breeze blew in from the north window, filling the room with the fragrance left after her bath, rich but not strong, subtle and lingering, penetrating into people's hearts.
Jiang Xun glanced at the documents on the desk, turned around and tiptoed out the door.
I don’t know how much time had passed, but Shen Jiasui felt the soft couch beside him sink slightly, and he couldn’t help but look up from the book.
Jiang Xun went out to take a bath at some point and changed into a plain white shirt, which looked like freshly fallen snow, without a speck of dust.
His black hair was neatly tied up with a white jade hairpin across it. The dignity and coldness he showed in front of outsiders had long disappeared.
Shen Jiasui's eyes widened as he stared, not trying to hide the surprise and astonishment on his face.
This... is not the Lord Jiang that everyone fears and respects. He looks like an elegant scholar who is well-read in poetry and books, and a particularly handsome one!
When Jiang Xun saw Shen Jiasui's expression, the corners of his mouth slightly raised and he felt relieved.
He just said...
"What is Sui Sui looking at?"
Jiang Xun leaned over casually.
Shen Jiasui spread the book in his hand forward, but his eyes were still lingering on Jiang Xun's face.
Weird... weirdly good looking.
At this time, Jiang Xun took the book, pointed out the window, and said softly:
"The bright moon among the flowers, the cool breeze under the pines, are worth the pillow in the north window."
"I read this in my previous life. I was particularly interested in it then, and it is very relevant now."
Shen Jiasui then looked out the window and repeated it softly, his eyes sparkling.
"really--"
At this point, she suddenly fell silent.
Because Jiang Xun behind her suddenly stretched out his arms and held her in his arms.
Such a warm body pressed against her made her shiver after being exposed to the cool breeze for a long time.
Jiang Xun's embrace gradually tightened, and his breath fell on the back of Shen Jiasui's neck, becoming hotter and hotter.
"Ah Xun, this is the study..."
Shen Jiasui gave a weak reminder, but in fact her heart felt like it was being scratched by a cat. The hot breath fell behind her ears, making her hands and feet feel hot.
"Then let's go to the inner room, okay?"
Jiang Xun's deep voice sounded, which was very different from his gentle voice just now.
Shen Jiasui lowered his head slightly, his eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings, and he whispered, "Hold me."
Jiang Xun curved his eyebrows, and did not forget to close the north window, then leaned over and picked up Shen Jiasui horizontally.
When he lowered his eyes, he saw that her face was as bright as the morning glow and her eyes were vague. Jiang Xun walked inside and said in a hoarse voice:
"I sent everyone away when I went out just now."
Shen Jiasui suddenly raised her head when she heard this, and realized that Jiang Xun had been planning this for a long time. No wonder he was bathing and wearing her favorite light clothes...
"Ah Xun, you!"
Jiang Xun gently put Shen Jiasui on the couch, stretched out his hand to hook down the curtain, and asked:
"Sui Sui, don't I look good in this outfit?"
Shen Jiasui: “….”
Damn it, I can’t say anything that goes against my conscience.
Soon there was a rustling sound on the couch, and suddenly Shen Jiasui raised his voice slightly, "Ah Xun, have you forgotten about that... Didn't you say you wanted to avoid it?"
Jiang Xun said in a hoarse voice: "If I keep hiding, my father and father-in-law will think I am dying..."
The gauze curtain trembled slightly, and the brocade quilt turned over.
Her face was flushed and her ears were hot, and the room was full of charm.
.......
The next day, Shen Jiasui woke up in the study.
Jiang Xun has already gone to the morning court.
When Shen Jiasui thought about facing Baiji later, his face felt hot.
I also remembered that when we were hugging each other last night, we mentioned...children.
Cousin Ji and Ning'er, who got married in the first month of the lunar year, received the good news two months ago.
Her mother was standing by at the time, and she glanced at her belly very subtly, so she actually saw everything.
When A Xun asked her about her child, she was hesitant and found it very strange and unbelievable.
Ah Xun knew that she was not ready, and said that it was still early and there was no need to rush, so he tinkered with something the next day, saying that it could avoid the situation.
She actually noticed that Baiji was hesitant to speak yesterday. She originally thought that the time was about right, but she didn't expect that Axun had also been "asked".
This kind of thing, after all, depends on fate.
A Xun also said, don’t force it, just relax.
Thinking of this, Shen Jiasui's expression relaxed. He patted his belly and turned over and stood up.
.......
Time passes.
Shen Jiasui had long forgotten about the child, but early this morning, Baiji's eyes were wandering and he looked uneasy.
Her heart skipped a beat, wondering if Baiji had encountered some difficulties.
When there was no one around, she pulled Baiji to her side and said seriously, "Baiji, you have been..."
Baiji couldn't keep it to herself any longer, so she whispered in her ear, "Miss, I've been counting, your menstruation is six days late!"
Shen Jiasui was stunned for a moment and didn't react.
Other families have strict rules and a large population. The menstrual period of the daughters-in-law is recorded by the maids in the family. If there is any delay, it will be reported to the mistress of the house as soon as possible.
There are no elders in the Jiang family. Shen Jiasui is here, and her words and actions are the rules. She can do whatever she wants.
Baiji always kept track of things like Guishui for her.
Thinking of this, Shen Jiasui's breath was slightly choked, "Baiji, what do you mean..."
Baiji pulled his young lady's sleeve and nodded nervously.
Shen Jiasui suddenly understood.
No wonder these days, whenever she picked up a gun or sword, Baiji would get a headache and a fever. When she wanted to ride a horse, Baiji would ask for a carriage. When she took a carriage, Baiji would wish to spread ten layers of mattresses on it.
Baiji twisted her hands and said anxiously, "I was worried that the young lady would be too happy for nothing, so I didn't dare to speak carelessly. I have been very careful these days."
"But it's been six days, Miss, and I feel..."
Shen Jiasui's ears were buzzing, and for a moment he could not hear anything. He lowered his eyes and glanced at his stomach, muttering:
"It's over, there's probably a child..."
After all, her menstrual period has always been very accurate.
.......
Shen Jiasui flipped through Jiang Xun's medical book and found that after a six-day delay, it was still difficult to take the pulse accurately.
She thought about it and decided to wait a few days, until she could feel the pulse, before telling Jiang Xun.
That night, the house was silent and quiet except for a candle flickering beside the bed, casting a soft and hazy light through the thin bed curtains.
Shen Jiasui was feeling uneasy when he suddenly heard Jiang Xun's gentle voice beside him: "Sui Sui, can I take your pulse?"
Shen Jiasui suddenly sat up, and Jiang Xun quickly followed suit.
"good."
As soon as Shen Jiasui responded, he directly extended his hand towards Jiang Xun.
But her fingertips trembled slightly, and it seemed that it was not as decisive as it looked.
Jiang Xun first pinched Shen Jiansui's cheek gently, then he took her outstretched hand and placed it in his own palm.
Then, he placed his other hand on Shen Jiasui's pulse and began to take his pulse carefully.
His movements were gentle and steady, and the candlelight cast alternating light and dark shadows on his face.
Jiang Xun always put Shen Jiasui's affairs first in his heart.
This month's Guishui was six days late, and Jiang Xun knew it better than Shen Jiasui himself.
He was just... waiting, not wanting to put pressure on Shen Jiasui, and even less wanting to make her worry.
But when he returned home from court today, he could tell at a glance that something was wrong with Shen Jiansui.
He is never careless about the big things, but at other times, his thoughts are always written on his face.
At this moment, Jiang Xun's expression was extremely focused, and his slender fingers felt every change in the pulse.
Time seemed to stand still at this moment, with only the occasional crackling sound of the candlelight.
Shen Jiasui leaned forward slightly, staring at Jiang Xun nervously, trying to catch some clues from the changes in his expression.
At this time——
Jiang Xun's hand moved slightly, and his originally calm face began to ripple.
Shen Jiasui's heart trembled, and he moved his lips and called out, "A Xun?"
Jiang Xun raised his eyes and looked at Shen Jiasui. He was originally excited, but when he saw Shen Jiasui's confused and uneasy expression, his heart softened instantly.
"Years old."
Jiang Xun leaned over, stretched out his arms and took Shen Jiasui into his arms, his movements as gentle as ever, as if he were treating a rare treasure.
His voice was low and gentle, with a barely perceptible tremor, as he whispered in Shen Jiasui's ear:
"Sui Sui, it's time for our child to come."
As soon as the words came out of his mouth, Jiang Xun's eyes became sore and his chest was instantly filled with countless emotions.
I feel happy, surprised, scared and honored.
He will be a father.
This was an experience and gain that he had never thought of in his two lifetimes, and it came so suddenly that he was almost at a loss for words.
Shen Jiasui was stunned, his mind in a mess.
But for some reason, my eyes gradually turned red and tears rolled uncontrollably in them.
She stepped back slightly and met Jiang Xun's eyes.
They saw the surprise and emotion in each other's eyes, and the tears flowing in the candlelight.
Then, the two smiled at each other and hugged each other tightly.
The tent was filled with warmth.
Children are a gift from God.
And the people in front of us hold up each other's sky.
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There is more extra chapters, 1.5 has just finished, take a day off, and continue with 1.6 tomorrow.
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