Chapter 153 Extra - Daily Life After Marriage 4
Baozan was very serious.
He carefully examined Ye Mingzhu's pulse, fearing that his medical skills were not good enough and that he might make a wrong diagnosis.
Because of her nervousness, even in the dead of winter, beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
After a long pause, she took a deep breath with anxious eyes and reported to Ye Mingzhu, "Miss, no, Madam, this servant... this servant has not detected any pregnancy..."
No?
Ye Mingzhu was somewhat surprised, but not entirely.
She raised her hand and touched her lower abdomen.
Although Baozan said "no," she felt a strange, unfamiliar emotion welling up inside her... as if a new life was beginning to grow here, bringing her vibrant energy and joy.
"It's alright." Ye Mingzhu smiled gently at Baozan. "Don't be nervous. Maybe it's just that it's too early to detect pregnancy. Check me again in about half a month, and maybe you'll be pregnant."
"Mmm, mmm, mmm." Baozan nodded quickly, habitually praising, "Madam, you're so amazing, you must already be pregnant with the young master, you just haven't diagnosed it yet!"
"Yes," Ye Mingzhu replied with a smile.
Baozan didn't linger. Knowing that her two masters wanted to be alone, she curtsied and immediately went to the outer room.
As soon as she left, Sheng Yunche sat down by the bed, holding Ye Mingzhu's hand with a wronged expression, playing with her hand while glancing at her from time to time.
It seems like there's something to say, but it doesn't.
Ye Mingzhu had intended to hold back her anger, but she was too kind-hearted and asked him as he wished, "...Sir, what do you want to say?"
"She actually said you're amazing?!" Sheng Yunche exclaimed.
"Otherwise what?" Ye Mingzhu retorted.
Isn't it normal for her maid to praise her?
"Isn't it because I'm good at it?" Sheng Yunche retorted, giving an example: "When a farmer has a good harvest, he should first praise the ox for plowing the land deep and thoroughly before saying that the land is fertile and suitable for growing crops, right? How come it's the other way around when it comes to your maid?"
Ye Mingzhu: "...?"
Shouldn't farmers boast about their skills?
What kind of oxen and land are these? It's ridiculous!
She took a deep breath; she had no desire to speak to her husband at all!
I wanted to hold back, after all, it's the Lunar New Year.
But I held back for a while, and then I just couldn't take it anymore.
She grabbed the man's hand, brought it to her lips, and angrily bit down on it.
Despite the pain, Sheng Yunche was overjoyed and asked with burning eyes, "You have the strength now? You want it too?"
"...Can't you stop thinking about that?" Ye Mingzhu finally snapped, yelling, "Go away, go away now!"
She really needs rest, she really, really needs it!
And most importantly, if she really is pregnant, but it's too early to tell by pulse diagnosis, we can't let his recklessness affect the child.
"Why?" Sheng Yunche asked.
When Ye Mingzhu explained her reason for not wanting to harm the child, he could only back down and sigh with regret.
He actually had his own ulterior motives.
He had previously been eager to have a child in order to solidify his position, so when Ye Mingzhu relented and said that they could prepare to have a child without using sheep intestines during intercourse, he was overjoyed.
He thought to himself that if he had a child, the chances of him being kicked out of his position as a father would be very, very small, so he worked extra hard.
...It's not just because he's greedy that he's so clingy.
He had a plan.
But now, he suddenly felt a bone-chilling cold!
After the lady has a child... no, she doesn't have a child yet, and the pregnancy hasn't even been diagnosed yet, is he already going to "fall out of favor"?
Isn't this a bit inappropriate?
After all, he arrived first!
Without a father, where would a child come from?!
He! He is the pillar of this family!
...
Another half month has passed.
Baozan sat solemnly on the footstool by the bed, carefully taking Ye Mingzhu's pulse.
After a long while, she suddenly raised her eyes and looked at Ye Mingzhu with surprise and joy, her voice trembling with excitement.
"My dear wife! It's really a pregnancy test, it's a pregnancy test!"
"Oh my god, it really is a pregnancy test!" Ruyi was the first to excitedly shout.
Then, Ruixiang and Yufu also gathered around.
The group looked at Ye Mingzhu with a mixture of surprise and delight, as if they couldn't wait to do something to take better care of her.
"Madam, would you like some water?"
"Quickly go to the small kitchen and get a bowl of bird's nest. Use one bowl every day during pregnancy, and the little prince will be born fair-skinned, healthy, and strong!"
"Then I will go back to the Ye family on behalf of Madam! I will tell the master, madam, and eldest son and granddaughter the good news, and they will be overjoyed!"
"I'm good at needlework, I'll make swaddling clothes for the young master!"
"..."
Hearing the maids chattering away, Ye Mingzhu couldn't help but chuckle, but she smiled and didn't stop them.
Because she was incredibly happy inside!
It's necessary to report the good news to the Ye family, but we should also tell Princess Ronghua of Jingchun Residence first, and not just think about our own family.
Her mother-in-law is so good to her; if she knew she was pregnant, she would definitely be very happy for her.
Ye Mingzhu smiled and arranged everything in an orderly manner.
Just as she thought.
Upon hearing the news, Princess Ronghua rushed over directly from Jingchun Residence.
She remained as generous as ever, bringing boxes of bird's nest and a considerable amount of gold and silver jewelry, as if she were going to empty the storeroom to celebrate her future grandson.
As she spoke, she said she would take good care of her and that she shouldn't worry about anything.
She also said that childbirth is like passing through the gates of hell, and she would immediately look for an experienced midwife to ensure a smooth delivery.
When Ye Chengji and Zhen Shi learned of the news, they said they would come to the Duke of Wei's mansion to visit her. They also wrote a thick stack of "Pregnancy Guidelines" and gave it to Baozan, who was delivering the news, and asked several maids to take good care of Ye Mingzhu.
Hearing that Princess Ronghua was going to look for a midwife, Madam Zhen told her not to bother. She and Madam Wang would come and watch over her personally, which would be more effective than any midwife.
When Sheng Yunche returned home that evening, amidst the servants' repeated congratulations, he guessed what had happened.
When Ye Mingzhu told him the good news in person, he was completely stunned.
After he came to his senses, he rushed to her in a few steps, gently grasped her rounded shoulders with both hands, and looked at her with disbelief in his phoenix eyes.
"Really? You..." He looked down at her lower abdomen, lowered his voice, and asked as if afraid of disturbing some poor little thing, "You're really pregnant with our child?"
"Hmm." Ye Mingzhu couldn't help but laugh, taking his hand and placing it on her lower abdomen. "Don't think that just because the baby is still very small and you can't feel anything, it will start moving around when you're four or five months pregnant. It will kick you then."
Sheng Yunche chuckled, then asked curiously, "Is he really that lively, daring to kick his father?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Mingzhu also became somewhat uncertain.
She studied medicine and knew that some fetuses don't like to move around much.
"Well..." she hesitated, "even someone who doesn't like to move around much will stretch after waking up from a nap, right?"
Sheng Yunche laughed out loud, raised his hand to rub the top of her head, and suddenly pulled her into his arms, hugging her tightly: "Thank you, Zhuzhu."
"Hmm?" Ye Mingzhu's voice was questioning.
"Before marrying you, I never dreamed I would have a life like this." Sheng Yunche kissed her forehead, making no attempt to hide his feelings, and sighed with a smile, "Thank goodness, I have you in my life."
Ye Mingzhu's heart softened like a pool of spring water.
Isn't she the same?
To meet, fall in love, and stay together—how rare and precious that is!
She never imagined that the "cooperation" she proposed would last a lifetime.
She responded softly, then smiled and said, "Me too."
...
Spring goes and autumn comes, and two or three years have passed in the blink of an eye.
In the courtyard of Linfeng Hall, Ye Mingzhu sat under the osmanthus tree that exuded a faint fragrance, smiling as she watched the two little ones frolicking around the yard, occasionally fanning herself with her fan.
She was much fuller than when she was newly married, her rosy face as healthy as peach blossoms in March, her almond eyes clear, and her cherry lips smiling, looking like she was living a very comfortable and fulfilling life.
Ruixiang and Yufu continued to serve her as before, but the two had been released two years ago and had both gotten married and had children. Now they were Gui Mama and Zhang Mama serving Ye Mingzhu.
Baozan and Ruyi didn't want to get married so early, so they kept their hair in the same buns as young girls and continued to do the same things as before.
However, Baozan's marriage has also made some progress.
Bu Xi, who was by Sheng Yunche's side, specifically sought out Ye Mingzhu, wanting to ask her for the hairpin. Ye Mingzhu asked Bao Zan what she thought, and Bao Zan was also somewhat tempted.
Ruyi chose the taciturn Bubei herself, hesitating whether to probe Bubei's thoughts, yet fearing rejection; the young girl's thoughts were quite intricate.
Because of the need to take care of the two little ones, Ye Mingzhu now has two more wet nurses in her yard.
Yes.
After Ye Mingzhu became pregnant, she discovered that she was carrying not one child, but twins, a boy and a girl.
When they first heard the good news, Princess Ronghua was overjoyed and said "Amitabha" several times, while Sheng Yunche was so happy that he praised himself for being so clever.
After the birth of her two children, she became the most beloved and adored person in the entire Duke of Wei's mansion.
Fortunately, the two children are very pampered. Although they were spoiled like pearls, they are both very gentle and not arrogant. They are both very sensible and cute.
Ye Mingzhu smiled and withdrew her gaze. Just as she was about to ask Baozan what time it was and whether she should call the two little ones to eat something, she saw a little maid suddenly rush in through the courtyard gate.
As soon as she stepped into the courtyard, the maidservant said urgently, "Madam, my second mistress sent me to tell you that something has happened at Tingsong Residence."
"Liu Rumei, Liu Rumei is gone!"
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