Chapter 402 Song Ci wakes up
He is now afraid to hear any news. He cannot bear anything happening to Song Ci.
The midwife handed the tender child in her arms to him, "Master Pei, the baby is born."
Pei Ji remained stiff and didn't reach out to take it. Instead, he asked, "Where's my wife?"
The midwife was startled, then thought this was quite novel and wrapped the child in a blanket.
It was the first time the midwife had seen her master like this. She didn't even check on the child first, but asked about the wife. She was a little puzzled, but still replied, "The lady has lost consciousness due to excessive bleeding. It was very dangerous just now, but fortunately, the lady has a strong will and she pulled through."
Pei Ji suddenly felt a heavy burden lifted from his body and left.
He knew that Song Ci was reluctant and would not leave him so easily.
"Then, when will Madam wake up?"
"It's hard to say. He'll be awake in a day at most, or a few hours at least. When we get back, tell Madam to take good care of him, otherwise he'll be seriously injured."
"good."
After he felt relieved, he finally had time to look down. When he saw it, he frowned and said, "Why is it a boy?"
The midwife was excited. "It's a boy! There will be someone to carry on the family line. He's a strong boy, weighing nearly six pounds, with a big head and a strong voice. He will definitely have a great future."
The midwife chattered on and on for a long time, waiting for the master's reward, but Pei Ji remained silent.
"My Lord, what's wrong with you?"
Pei Ji hid the disappointment in his eyes. Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him saying, "Master Pei, congratulations, Master Xi."
It’s the prince.
Pei Ji nodded slightly and said, "Thank you and the Crown Princess for lending me your bedroom today."
The prince smiled warmly, as if nothing unpleasant had happened between the two of them just now.
"Why should I thank you for this? If our Eastern Palace hadn't been so lax in disciplining people, this wouldn't have happened."
"Sir Pei, congratulations." said the Crown Princess.
Pei Ji nodded, "Thank you, Princess."
The prince then waved his hand and said, "Master Pei is blessed with a baby boy today. You have all been busy and hard-working, so everyone will receive a reward."
The Crown Princess frowned slightly, feeling a little uncomfortable, but she endured it.
Pei Ji said, "I won't bother you with any expense. My wife has worked so hard for me, so I can't possibly bother you with any reward. This is really, a bit out of place."
His voice was inexplicable, and he turned around, took out a bag of silver and handed it to Alin.
"Go and divide the reward among everyone."
"Yes, sir."
Alin turned and left. Everyone who received the reward silver was very happy, especially the midwife. Her face was completely wrinkled with joy.
This is ten taels of silver. Lord Pei is so generous. I thank him profusely again.
The prince was rejected and his face turned ugly. "Master Pei, I am also an old acquaintance of your wife."
Pei Ji: "Yes, I know. My wife said that the Crown Prince is too noble to be approached, and that our past relationship cannot be revisited. From now on, the Crown Prince will be the ruler and we will be the subjects. I will certainly do my best to assist the Crown Prince."
The veins on the crown prince's palms bulged. "Our Great Zhou has people like you and your wife who know when to act. It's a blessing for the court."
Pei Ji: "I dare not. I have someone prepare the carriage. I will take my wife away from the East Palace. I dare not disturb you."
The corners of the prince's mouth twitched, and he looked angry but didn't know why, and finally he flicked his sleeves.
"what ever."
The man walked out.
The Crown Princess smiled and said, "Master Pei, there's no need to rush. Madam has just given birth and needs more rest."
Pei Ji: "The Crown Princess is kind and tolerant, but I dare not be ignorant of the rules of conduct."
Looking at Pei Ji's stubbornness, the Crown Princess secretly thought, no wonder the Crown Prince doesn't like this guy, he has a good appearance like a jade tree, but his personality is cold and hard. However...
She thought of Pei Ji's reaction when he heard about the child just now, and felt a little emotional.
I have to say, he is a good husband.
She thought of the Crown Prince's indifference and immediately reminded herself that she was the Crown Princess and had not come here for romantic relationships. If she had known she would enter the palace to be the Crown Princess, she would have long since given up on romantic relationships and the extravagant hope of a life of love and harmony with her husband.
The prince may be a good king, but not necessarily a good husband.
The Crown Princess suppressed the changing expression in her eyes, smiled, and walked out.
As soon as he took a step forward, his expression darkened.
"Arrange our people. The Crown Prince may be able to notice this. We must make sure that no one can detect our actions." The Crown Princess gave instructions in a low voice as she walked.
"Yes, I understand. Don't worry, Princess. I guarantee that no one will discover our people. I deliberately made it easier for Qiao Liangyuan to bring people in."
"good."
After taking two steps, the Crown Princess suddenly stopped and said, "The Crown Prince is very different today."
The maid didn't know how to respond, so she just listened silently.
"I remember that when the concubine gave birth to the emperor's grandson, he didn't show such anxiety. But today..."
The maid was shocked, "Princess, you can't say that!" She hurriedly looked around.
"You saw it too."
"Perhaps the Crown Princess has seen it wrong. Perhaps Lord Pei is still useful to the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince values his wife so much because of Lord Pei." The maid explained guiltily.
"Perhaps."
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Not knowing how much time had passed, Song Ci's eyelids moved, and she felt heavy all over.
How long had she slept? What happened?
Yes, she had heavy bleeding during childbirth and vaguely heard the midwife ask whether to save the fetus or the baby. How did Pei Ji answer?
"You're awake." Pei Ji said hoarsely.
"Well, I want some water."
"Don't move, I'll help you up."
Pei Ji raised his hand to hold her shoulder and carefully helped her up. His movements were careful and gentle.
Wanxiang quickly handed the water to Song Ci, who drank it all in one gulp. She was so thirsty that she didn't know how long she had slept.
She looked back and saw that Pei Ji's eyes were red, with bloodshot in the whites of his eyes, and he looked tired, but his gaze at her was unusually gentle.
"Why don't you take a rest?"
"I want to see you wake up, otherwise I won't feel at ease." He answered easily, as if it was as natural as eating and drinking.
Song Ci touched his face with some heartache. It had not been long since she gave birth, but he looked extremely haggard.
"Where's the child? Bring him here for me to see."
Pei Ji opened his mouth, wanting to say something but stopped.
Song Ci frowned, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong with the child?" She was anxious, and the tip of her nose was covered with fine beads of sweat.
Pei Ji: "Lie down first, the child is fine. It's just... you'll understand when I bring him to you."
Immediately, he went to the side hall himself and brought the child over.
The child had just been fed by the wet nurse and was sleeping quietly. Even when someone held him up, he did not cry or make a fuss and slept soundly.
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