The harsh winter has just passed, but the lingering chill remains.
The day Shen Zhiyi gave birth was the day the Prime Minister's daughter was to get married.
Madam Ji stood in front of the door dressed in winter clothes. Ji Huaizhi's expression remained unchanged, but his tightly clenched hands betrayed his nervousness.
Because his daughter was giving birth, Mr. Shen brought a lot of precious medicinal herbs and rushed back ahead of time.
"Other people make such a big fuss when they give birth, why is there so little noise when it comes to Zhiyi?"
Mr. Shen was worried.
"The imperial physicians all say that Zhiyi's pregnancy is going very well, so there's no need to worry." Madam Ji's words were also meant to comfort herself.
After waiting for what seemed like an eternity, a nanny finally came out carrying the child.
"Congratulations, Lord Ji, on the birth of your daughter."
When Master Shen heard that it was a daughter, he glanced at Ji Huaizhi. Zhiyi had already told him that Huaizhi had taken the initiative to say that he would not take a concubine.
However, Ji Huaizhi had few children, and this time, Zhiyi's child was not a son.
What should we do?
Now, Master Shen is quite satisfied with Ji Huaizhi as his son-in-law.
The Shen family is now a royal merchant family, all thanks to Ji Huaizhi.
Although most of the profits went into the national treasury, the Shen family no longer needs to worry about being targeted or falling into other traps.
When Madam Ji heard that it was a daughter, she felt a pang of disappointment.
If only I were the eldest son.
Huaizhi had no son yet and refused to take a concubine...
Ji Huai stepped forward: "How is the lady?"
The midwife paused for a moment, then said, "Madam is in good condition; they're still cleaning inside."
Ji Huaizhi: "Then I'll go in and take a look first."
Everyone was stunned by Ji Huaizhi's actions: "This is unacceptable!"
Madam Ji was also stunned. She wanted to call someone to stop him, but the child was crying, so she was distracted: "Give me the child. Is he hungry? Where is the wet nurse?"
Seeing Ji Huaizhi like this, Master Shen felt somewhat conflicted.
He misjudged the situation.
Hongyin was taking care of Shen Zhiyi when she saw Ji Huaizhi and exclaimed in surprise, "Master!"
"How is Madam?"
"The lady just fell into a deep sleep. The nanny and the doctor said that this is normal."
The room still reeked of blood, but Ji Huaizhi paid no attention to it, nor did he take the surprised looks from these people seriously.
He's a modern man, after all. How could he think the delivery room is unlucky?
"Take good care of the lady. The imperial physician is still at the manor. If you need anything, just ask him."
"yes."
Hongyin was happy for the lady.
Ji Huaizhi didn't stay long either, fearing that Old Madam Ji might have a problem with Shen Zhiyi.
When Master Shen saw him come out, he stepped forward and asked, "My dear son-in-law, do you like her?"
"Zhiyi is resting now. There are imperial physicians in the manor, so father-in-law, please don't worry." Ji Huaizhi knew that Zhiyi was Master Shen's life.
Hearing him say that everything was alright finally put my mind at ease.
Judging from his looking around, you could tell who he was looking for: "The child was taken away by Old Madam Ji."
"Um... son-in-law." Old Master Shen spoke to him somewhat cautiously now: "Zhiyi just gave birth, so I'll have to trouble you with a lot of things."
Ji Huaizhi was stunned: "Father-in-law, what are you saying? Zhiyi is my wife, of course I will take good care of her."
"That's good." What Master Shen really wanted to say was that he felt a little guilty that Zhiyi hadn't given him his eldest son.
Ji Huaizhi could tell that he had something to say: "Father-in-law, please speak freely."
Old Master Shen had no choice but to say, "It's our fault that Zhiyi didn't give birth to your eldest son."
Ji Huaizhi: "....."
“Father-in-law, although she is not the eldest son, she is my and Zhiyi’s child.”
“Huaizhi, you don’t need to say more. If you want to take a concubine, I will help you persuade Zhiyi. After all, it concerns the offspring, and we can’t let her do as she pleases.” Master Shen spoke with great skill.
"But I hope you can take a concubine only after you have fully recovered."
Ji Huaizhi: "Father-in-law, you are overthinking it. I only want to have one wife and uphold the idea of monogamy. I do not covet the extravagance of concubines."
Hearing his words, Master Shen was completely relieved.
"good!"
"Huaizhi, I knew I hadn't misjudged you."
"It's a blessing for Zhiyi that you treat her this way. Whatever you do in the future, the Shen family will always support you!"
Ji Huaizhi found it amusing; he knew the man was saying it on purpose.
"My lord, someone from the palace has arrived!"
"Your Excellency has devoted yourself to the court and the nation, and now you are blessed with a daughter. I am overjoyed and hereby bestow upon your daughter the title of Princess of Shun'an County."
May you have peace and good fortune in the future.
"So be it!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor!"
"Lord Ji, please rise," Eunuch Su said with a smile, congratulating Ji Huaizhi.
"Congratulations, Lord Ji! Congratulations on the birth of your beloved daughter!"
Ji Huaizhi's smile was like the warm spring sun, showing none of the sharp and incisive demeanor he displayed in the imperial court.
"Thank you, Eunuch Su."
Madam Ji was helped up and was very happy: "Quickly, A-Gui."
"Thank you for making this trip, Father-in-law. I'm just sharing in the joy."
With a heavy sum of reward money in his hand, Eunuch Su beamed with joy: "Oh! That's wonderful!"
"Thank you very much, Madam Ji."
Seeing this, Master Shen took out a large stack of silver notes from his pocket: "I was in a hurry to leave today, so I only brought this much. Please don't think it's too little, sir."
Eunuch Su's eyelids twitched: "Oh dear, Master Shen, how can I possibly accept this?"
"Don't be shy, take it, you have everything!"
The people behind him also accepted it; this Mr. Shen is truly generous.
After seeing off the people from the palace, Master Shen waved his hand and wanted to throw money around again.
He was giving tips to the servants, scattering lucky money at the door, and even saying he would give out porridge for three months to pray for his granddaughter's well-being.
Madam Ji is no longer unhappy that this is not her grandson.
Being bestowed with the title of county princess by the emperor is an immense honor!
Zhiyi's daughter is simply a lucky star for the Ji family!
When Jiang Xinyue was getting married, she was sitting in the bridal sedan chair when she heard what sounded like firecrackers going off ahead. Under her veil, she asked, "Qiaolian, have we arrived so quickly?"
"No, Miss. It seems there's also a happy occasion at the Ji family residence."
"The Ji family?" Jiang Xinyue said, as if remembering something, "Was it his wife who gave birth?"
Qiaolian looked into the sedan chair and nodded: "Yes."
Jiang Xinyue sneered, "What bad luck, of all days!"
"Madam, you're awake?" Hongyin asked happily. "I'll go call someone. Is anything bothering you?"
Shen Zhiyi shook her head: "I'm a little thirsty."
Hongyin quickly brought over the prepared hot water: "I've already had someone bring the food over; the master has given all the instructions."
Seeing that there was no one else in the room, Chen Zhiyi felt a little disappointed.
I thought...
Hongyin seemed to know what she was thinking: "Master was originally looking after you."
"But people from the palace have arrived."
Upon hearing that it was indeed Shen Zhiyi, she stopped thinking: "Where's the child?"
No sooner had he finished speaking than Ji Huaizhi and Madam Ji arrived.
"If you're worried about the child being noisy, just leave him next door. Zhiyi, you've worked so hard," Madam Ji said, holding her hand.
Shen Zhiyi pursed her lips: "Mother, I'm sorry, I couldn't give birth to the eldest son."
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