Jiang Shan, far away in Beijing, felt as if his son had been sent to a boarding school.
I am worried, but not to the point of losing my appetite.
The baby in her belly is what she needs to worry about right now.
This child was so well-behaved that it once made her anxious.
Six months have passed, and she occasionally stretches a little in my belly, but never makes a fuss.
If it weren't for the imperial physicians repeatedly assuring her that the child was perfectly healthy, she would still be worried sick.
To comfort her, Fu Qiyuan would spend time talking to Jiang Shan and the baby in her womb whenever he had a spare moment.
They gradually discovered that Jiang Shan's stomach would rumble whenever his brother Jiang Huai was mentioned.
If the little guy puffs up a little or kicks his leg, it means he's in a good mood.
Jiang Shan was deeply moved by the wonderful bond between the brother and sister!
Jianghuai has already sent local specialties from the mountains to Shangjing several times. Shangjing sends all kinds of food, drinks, daily necessities and entertainment to Qingcheng Mountain for free. If it weren't for Chengbang Logistics, who would have the generosity to send local specialties back and forth over thousands of miles?
Regardless, the sentiment is what matters most!
Jiang Huai sent all the furs he hunted for Fu Qiyuan, the fish he caught for Jiang Shan, the baby crib he made for Hua Hua, the calligraphy brushes he made for Fu Ting, and the cartoon characters he sculpted for his friends to the capital. He sent everything Jiang Huai made, regardless of its value or whether it was usable, to the capital!
This wondrous bloodline bond inadvertently shortened the distance between Shangjing and Qingcheng Mountain, making a thousand miles no longer a distance.
Seeing her son's world so vibrant and exciting, while she herself could only stay at home to rest during her pregnancy and rarely even went to the shop, the sense of loss in her heart was clearly written all over her face.
"I also want to go to Qingcheng Mountain..." Jiang Shan felt a great sense of relief when he said this.
But everyone else in the household was under immense pressure!
Going to Qingcheng Mountain while heavily pregnant... is obviously impossible!
However, the imperial physician also said that the pregnant woman's mood was very important, so he could not refuse her directly, much less scold her.
Glancing silently at her daughter lying on the sofa munching on beef jerky, Jiao's mother poured all the patience and tenderness she had ever shown into Jiangshan.
"Shan'er, the New Year is almost here, and it's not easy to go out in this cold weather..."
Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Shan looked over at him with a deep gaze.
Jiao's mother pursed her lips and said kindly, "Daughter, even if you don't think about yourself, you have to think about the children! How about this, Mother will go out with you for a walk and we can buy some things for the New Year, okay?"
Jiang Shan remained silent, but his movements as he ate the beef jerky slowed down.
Jiao's mother persisted, "The shop is quite busy at this time, so let's not go there and join the commotion. Every time you go, you make a mess of things for them... What I mean is, if we're going, we should let them know in advance so they can prepare..."
Well, it's better not to say anything.
She refrained from going to the store precisely because she didn't want them to be constantly around her.
Qiao Shi also did everything he could to appease Jiang Shan.
"Shan'er, where do you want to go? Your mother and I will go with you. I heard the flowers in the Imperial Garden are in full bloom, how about we go for a stroll?"
Poor Qiao Shi's least favorite place in his life is the palace. Every time he goes to a banquet, it feels like going to the execution ground. This time, for the sake of the country, he actually took the initiative to go to the palace to stroll through the imperial garden. It's really hard on him!
Jiang Shan's lips unconsciously curled up, knowing full well that it was just a passing fancy and too sentimental, but he still couldn't help but secretly chuckle to himself.
It feels so good to be cared for and loved by family!
Jiang Shan's affectation stems only from temporary lack of freedom, and from a deep-seated longing and worry that he cannot express to others.
She misses her free-spirited son and worries about whether the child in her womb will be born safely.
This is something every mother in this era has experienced; it's unavoidable.
Even though she spoke with great ease, it was impossible for her to be completely untroubled, after all, the medical level of this world was thousands of years different from the world she knew.
Fortunately, her son's letters always bring her joy and comfort. Watching her son grow up day by day, this feeling is something that only parents can understand.
The palace sent various tonics every few days. Li Yang returned to Jiangling to celebrate the old Duke Rong's birthday. After the celebration, he hurriedly returned to Shangjing, his heart and mind constantly thinking about his sworn sister Jiang Shan.
Jiang Shan had no choice but to be moved.
I can't keep bothering my family and friends; I should focus on taking good care of myself during this pregnancy!
Even though Jiang Shan experienced no discomfort during her second pregnancy, she was still extremely careful and treated like a princess from beginning to end.
Even the requirement to report financial statements to the emperor in person every quarter was waived; instead, the crown prince personally visited the emperor to seek his advice.
When faced with a situation where you don't understand something, you should ask questions; there's nothing wrong with that.
When the annual financial statements were released, the emperor couldn't resist and personally went to Huangshan Garden to reclaim his throne.
Before Jiang Shan could even move his legs off the sofa, the emperor had already moved a small stool and sat down next to him, and the crown prince followed suit by moving a small stool as well.
Jiang Shan suggested that Fu Qiyuan invite the emperor to sit in the study, but the emperor waved his hand and refused, muttering to himself, "Why are you being so particular?"
This was the first complete annual financial statement that the country presented to Emperor Wenqing, and the figures on it made the father and son present overjoyed.
The national treasury, which has been empty for so many years, is about to be filled. How could we not be happy?
But when the emperor presented the plan for the following year, his smile vanished.
"What? Thirty percent of the money is to be used for road repairs?" Even the crown prince was taken aback!
Jiang Shan exhaled, his belly growing even rounder, and the emperor's raised eyebrows subtly drooped.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness, let's not talk about the distant future, but about the near future. Most of the city-state's logistics transportation is on the main roads of various towns. If we don't build roads, the number of vehicles, ships, and people involved will only increase, and the losses will also increase! But once the roads are built, it will not only boost the city-state's logistics transportation, but all the merchant ship fleets will also run more and more frequently!"
After taking a sip of water and giving the father and son some time to digest, Jiang Shan said unhurriedly, "Road transportation is the economic lifeline of a country. As long as a place has convenient transportation and is well-connected, there will be no shortage of trade and local tax revenue. Don't be stingy with your money!"
Nonsense! After all the hard work of fattening up a pig, now you want to give away 30% of it? Who wouldn't feel heartbroken?
Only this girl is such a spendthrift, she doesn't care about money at all!
Meeting the emperor's resentful gaze, Jiang Shan offered him a cup of herbal tea in a flattering manner, saying with a smile, "Both are flesh and blood, one is my son, and the other is my grandson... That's all I'll say, I don't care which one you choose!"
The emperor's teeth were aching!
What a terrible analogy!
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