Zhang Mama repeatedly agreed: "Yes, although we don't know the gender yet, based on my experience, Your Highness, it's most likely a little prince! So I made a lot of boy's clothes to bless Your Highness to give birth to a lively and adorable prince."
Zhong Muyu's smile froze: "You really can tell? Are you sure?"
Granny Zhang examined it carefully and said, "The pregnancy isn't very advanced yet, so it's not obvious. This old servant can't guarantee anything, but as long as it's a little prince, that's good. He'll be the legitimate son of the Prince's mansion!"
Zhong Muyu touched her belly: "I would still prefer a girl if it were a boy."
“The young lady is also very good, but she is not as good as the young man. You are the princess, you should know the significance of the status of the legitimate son. You should understand this.”
"I don't feel there's anything wrong with it. Granny Zhang, since we don't know the gender yet, could you please go back to Yunshang Pavilion and make another set of women's clothes for me, based on the quantity shown? Try to finish it before I give birth!"
Granny Zhang was taken aback, but when she looked at Zhong Muyu again, she could tell that she was serious.
Since she was the master's wife, Zhang Mama had no choice but to obey, so she returned for only one morning before going back again.
After Granny Zhang left, Zhong Muyu waved her hand and said, "Put these things away in the side room."
After the maid took the things away, Zaochun asked, "Is Your Highness unhappy?"
"Of course I'm unhappy. Although Granny Zhang is very kind to me, what is it about girls that makes them inferior to boys? I can't stand this kind of tone. If you have no feelings for this child, then I have no right to comment. But if you want to love him, I hope you love him because he is a child, not because he is a boy!"
Zhong Muyu became more and more agitated as she spoke, and she was also more easily irritable than before. Zaochun quickly comforted her: "Of course we will love him well, whether he is a boy or a girl. Since Zhang Mama has displeased you, then let her come back less often."
"Yeah, I think it's a good thing she's not coming back. I used to just think she was a bit long-winded, but now I think her nagging is affecting my brain and giving me migraines!"
Just then, Lu Ziyuan returned: "What's wrong? Who's been nagging and upset Yu'er again?"
"Ah Yuan, you're back so soon?"
"I didn't have much to do today, so I finished quickly and came back to be with you. What exactly happened? Where's Granny Zhang? Wasn't she supposed to come back to take care of you? I haven't seen her."
Lu Ziyuan sat next to her, patiently watching her.
When Zhang Mama was mentioned, Zhong Muyu told him what had just happened, and the more she talked, the angrier she became.
After listening, Lu Ziyuan said softly, "People who come from the palace all know the importance of the legitimate son, especially the eldest legitimate son. It's no wonder she values your pregnancy. But you're right, women are not necessarily inferior to men. Since she has made you unhappy, then send her away. I will find some better nannies."
“I’ve already sent her back to Yunshang Pavilion. Although she said those things, she was still very good to me. I still don’t want to send her away. And don’t look for any more nannies. Zaochun and the others are all doing well, and the royal physician sees patients every day. I don’t want too many people.”
"Alright, then so be it. I've heard that pregnant women often experience mood swings. Maybe you've been cooped up at home lately and it's making you feel restless. How about we go on a trip once I've finished my work? It's springtime now, a perfect time for a getaway."
Hearing that she could go out for a trip, Zhong Muyu finally smiled: "Great! I've been wanting to go out for a while!"
"Well, then you should rest well first, and go out again in a few days."
...
A few days later, on a sunny morning.
Zhong Muyu was really looking forward to this trip, since she hadn't had a carefree time to play in a while. So she got up early to wash and dress up, waiting to go out.
Lu Ziyuan had made all the arrangements, and when he came out, he brought with him a lot of guards and maids.
Looking at the people standing in a row, Zhong Muyu was a little puzzled: "Do we need so many people to go out and have fun?"
"We don't need so many people, but you're not feeling well right now, so you need to be well taken care of."
“I’m not that delicate. If you’re really worried, I’ll take Zaochun and Qiao’er with me, oh and Chengfeng too, so they can relax a bit.”
Zhong Muyu looked at the two people standing to the side, and even Zaochun seemed a little shy.
Lu Ziyuan said, "Alright, since you have a plan, then reduce the number of people."
And so, with only a small number of maids and guards, they set off for the hot spring resort outside the city.
The hot spring resort hadn't changed much. After the old gatekeeper welcomed them in, they tidied up a bit and had lunch. Zhong Muyu couldn't wait to go to the steamy hot spring pool, which was the same all year round, making people feel comfortable.
The events of that time were still vivid in Zhong Muyu's mind, and she couldn't help but sigh, "I can't believe it's been almost a year."
Lu Ziyuan walked up from behind and gently placed his hand on her shoulder: "Want to soak in a hot spring?"
"No, the hot springs are always available. On such a nice day, it's more interesting to go out and enjoy the scenery."
Zhong Muyu took her hands out of the hot spring pool, the dripping water soaking her clothes.
She flicked her wrist and laughed, "Take me to change into some comfortable clothes, I'll be out in a bit!"
After a while, Zhong Muyu changed into some light clothes and came out. At the same time, Lu Ziyuan also prepared some hunting tools.
Lu Ziyuan helped her onto the horse, and the two rode together on one horse.
As the horse moved slowly forward, Lu Ziyuan asked her, "What do you want to eat today? I'll catch one for you."
"I can't think of anything, just eat whatever you can catch."
Zhong Muyu shook her head. Her appetite was pitifully small now, and she really had no interest in food.
The two chatted as they entered the mountains. After dismounting, the two guards went hunting first, while the two of them wandered aimlessly.
The spring sunshine was perfect, making everyone feel relaxed. The two walked slowly, stopping frequently, but still covered quite a distance until they reached the mountaintop and saw the sunset.
Standing on the mountaintop, one can see the entire city. Zhong Muyu took a deep breath, feeling that the trip was worthwhile to witness such a beautiful sight.
Just then, a gust of wind blew by, and Zhong Muyu couldn't help but shrink her neck. Seeing this, Lu Ziyuan immediately pulled her into his arms to shield her from the cold wind.
"The wind is getting stronger, let's go back quickly so we don't catch a cold. They must have caught quite a lot of prey already, let's go take a look."
Zhong Muyu nodded, gathered her clothes, and went down the mountain with Lu Ziyuan.
When they returned the way they came, they indeed saw the two guards returning with a full load of wild rabbits and pheasants, a very bountiful harvest.
Lu Ziyuan was very happy: "There's a lot of food! Looks like we're in for a big meal tonight!"
Zhong Muyu nodded, and as she mounted her horse, she inadvertently noticed blood on the clothes of one of the guards.
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