Changning picked up a piece, dipped it in soy sauce, and savored it. The pork skin and jelly had melted together, making it chewy and bouncy, and it melted in her mouth, which was very satisfying.
Following her example, Yinzhen picked up a piece of pork skin jelly, dipped it in soy sauce, and took a bite. It was indeed quite interesting.
"Is it delicious, sir?"
"Not bad, it's kind of you to think about food every day. Who made this? Reward him." Yinzhen was also very satisfied.
After having afternoon tea, the two of them strolled leisurely in the garden.
“You only have one pomegranate tree in your yard, it’s not very scenic. Do you have any flowers you like? We can transplant some over there.”
Yinzhen noticed that there were quite a few flowers in full bloom in the garden, and Changning blurted out, "Let's plant some hairpins."
"Oh? Ning'er likes hairpin flowers?"
"Yes, the fairy of Yaochi held a banquet amidst the flowing clouds, and in her drunken state, she left behind a hairpin that transformed into a flower. The rich fragrance of mountain musk and other herbs drifted down to your home on the wind. Ning'er, this beautiful and ethereal jade hairpin flower has now fallen into my home."
"Hahahaha, well said. I never imagined Ning'er was so well-versed in poetry and literature. What a wonderful name to be 'blown away by the wind to the Jun family.' In that case, I will bestow upon Ning'er a name: Yao Xian. How about that? Ning'er is my Yaochi Fairy."
Yinzhen was overjoyed, embracing Changning as if he had received a precious treasure. He felt a secret joy in his heart. The fairy from Yaochi had come to his home. How far away could the supreme imperial power be?
That evening, the Fourth Master worked very hard, determined to use his own rain and dew to properly nourish this jade hairpin flower.
The next morning, Yinzhen did not leave Qingzhi Courtyard. Instead, he personally directed the gardeners to transplant many hosta flowers, planned their locations, and supervised the construction. Before long, Qingzhi Courtyard was filled with fragrance.
Yinzhen was satisfied. "Now it can truly be called Qingzhi Courtyard. Su Peisheng, go and instruct them to make some more jade hairpin ornaments. They can be given to Ning'er for her birthday next month."
"Yes." Su Peisheng replied. This was the first time he had seen his master care so much about a woman. He would have to show her more respect in the future. He should also keep a close eye on the affairs of Qingzhi Courtyard for his master, so that no one would offend the concubine. Otherwise, his master might blame him as well.
These past few days, Yinzhen has been staying in Qingzhi Courtyard, which has inevitably attracted gossip.
If we're talking about the Fourth Prince's previous doting on women, Consort Li is a prime example, but he's never been this doting.
It's as if Consort Fucha has bewitched the prince. Originally, the prince had important matters to attend to, but now he doesn't have those matters to attend to anymore and just spends all his time revolving around her.
Changning felt physically and mentally exhausted. Yinzhen's stamina was just too good. She had been feeling weak these past few days, as if she had overindulged in sex. She couldn't get enough sleep, and her appetite had increased.
With seven days already passed, Granny Zhang hurriedly invited the Bai family physician to examine her. Doctor Bai was originally from the Fucha family, and his entire family was under the control of the Fucha clan; he was very loyal.
Accompanying him this time was his young apprentice, Bai Shu.
This is the new maid that Granny Zhang has chosen for Changning.
The physician from the Bai family bowed respectfully before taking the pulse. Seeing the solemn expression on his face, Changning, who had been joking with Yinzhen, fell silent. Yinzhen himself became even more nervous.
After a while, he finally smiled and hurriedly offered his congratulations, "Congratulations, Your Highness! Congratulations, Concubine! Concubine is more than a month pregnant."
"Oh my! Really?" Changning was the first to ask. She was very surprised. Although Yinzhen stayed in his own room every night and did not summon anyone else, she did not expect that she would get pregnant so quickly.
She's only been a wife for a little over three months, and now she's about to become a mother!
Yinzhen was overjoyed. "How is the pregnancy going, Consort? Is it progressing smoothly? She's been very sleepy these past few days, is that having an effect?"
"No problem, no problem, Consort Bai is in good health! She doesn't need any medicine, just rest more and take some nutritious supplements, but be careful not to overdo it. In the early stages, focus on stabilizing the pregnancy. After three months, she can move around more." The physician stroked his goatee and said slowly.
Yinzhen exclaimed in approval, rewarded the physician Bai, and laughed so hard his eyes almost disappeared. He put his arm around Changning and said, "Yao'er, you are truly my fairy, my darling!"
Changning touched her lower abdomen, which was still flat, but a little life was already growing inside. The baby would inherit her genes and softly call her "Mother." Thinking of this, Changning felt like she was about to burst with happiness.
However, Granny Zhang remained much calmer and specifically asked Yinzhen for permission: "Your Highness, this is the young master's first pregnancy. Although I have some experience, I do not know medicine. Although Physician Bai is skilled in medicine, he cannot serve by your side at all times. For the safety of the young master, I would like to keep Physician Bai's female disciple, Bai Shu."
Upon hearing this, Yinzhen nodded slightly and praised, "Granny Zhang is a good person and always does her best. We will do as Granny Zhang says."
Furthermore, since the concubine is pregnant and cannot move around easily, she doesn't need to go to the main wife's quarters to pay her respects. You're not eating well, so we'll set up a separate small kitchen for you in Qingzhi Courtyard and assign a few cooks there. As for Chef Ma, he's very supportive of your cooking, so let him be your full-time chef. I'll discuss the main wife's situation with him later.”
Changning laughed and said, "Grandpa, you're so good to me. You've thought of everything. You must be a good father."
Yinzhen smiled and pinched the tip of her nose, his tone affectionate, "You, you're carrying my child, it's only right that I spoil you. After the child is born, I will naturally love it too."
The two lingered tenderly for a long time. After Yinzhen personally coaxed Changning to sleep, he quietly left Qingzhi Courtyard with a smile and headed towards the front courtyard of his wife.
Meanwhile, Granny Zhang was also explaining the rules to Bai Shu. Bai Shu was a very gentle-looking girl, but her personality was anything but. On the contrary, she was very capable, single-mindedly devoted to medicine and studying medical techniques.
Granny Zhang didn't need to serve the master or do any other work. She only needed to check whether there was anything dirty in Qingzhi Courtyard and was responsible for checking the items that came in and out every day, as well as the things that the master ate.
Without further ado, Bai Zhu's first task upon joining the company was to thoroughly inspect the entire Qingzhi Courtyard, inside and out, while Chang Ning was asleep.
She did indeed discover something amiss: a few oleanders were mixed in with a bunch of hairpin flowers.
"If pregnant women come into contact with oleander, it can cause poisoning. After eating it, they may experience symptoms such as nausea and blurred vision. If it is taken with cinnamon twigs, the fetus will not be able to continue to grow and will only result in miscarriage."
As Bai Zhu finished speaking, the chill on Zhang Mama's face intensified.
"Tingfeng, you're well-informed. Zhao Fuhai, you're capable. I'm leaving this matter to the two of you. Investigate discreetly, understand?"
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