Second-hand lady

Chapter 85

Rucui walks carefully indoors with her eight-month-old stomach. After the Mid-Autumn Festival, the weather is cool and her appetite is good. I restrained my rations, and sometimes I was so greedy that I didn't dare to eat more.

In the courtyard, Wen Yanping was practicing swinging the sword a thousand times, watching her delicate little arms swinging the sword again and again, Ru Cui was so distressed that she could only send her maid to bring her water.But the little girl is stubborn, she didn't finish the homework assigned by her master, she just refused to rest and drink water, her whole body ached from exhaustion, and at night she had to ask the servant girl to massage her carefully to soothe her.

After turning around a few times, the servant came to report that Su Wangfei brought the little prince.

When Concubine Su came in, she saw Ru Cui walking tremblingly with her big belly, every step seemed to be trembling in her heart, she was so frightened that she dragged her son three steps and two steps forward to support her on the soft bed. Sit on the Kang head of the pad.

"It's only eight months? How could it be so big?" Concubine Su touched her belly, really worried that she would suffer in childbirth in the future.

Rucui took a sip of the water brought by the maid, and said with a smile: "There are two inside, naturally bigger than ordinary people."

Concubine Su felt that this belly was bigger than the twins she had seen in the past, but she was very envious of this girl's luck. Twins are hard to see, and it is a blessing whether it is a boy or a girl.Thinking of the soft and tender baby, her heart trembled, and she suddenly had the idea of ​​having another child.

Ru Cui called Chu Qibai over, the white and tender little bun is just learning to speak, and he is the cutest, teasing him with a fruit will often get unexpected results.After teasing Xiao Baozi for a while, Ru Cui asked, "Why are you here today, miss? Where are the princess and Chu Zhen?"

Before Concubine Su could answer, Xiao Baozi immediately raised his hand and said loudly: "I know for nothing, father and mother are talking together~" Then he had a very happy expression.

Concubine Su slapped Xiao Baozi on the head, and glared at the little ancestor: Are parents happy to be with you?Unfilial son!
Rucui also thinks that the little bun is too funny, he should be afraid when his father and mother are talking together, there is no one like him who happily exposes his mother's face, but he is quite surprised to hear that the two of them turned red, and blurted out He said: "How is it possible? Even if you make trouble unreasonably, miss, you just need to give the prince a look and you will be as good as a cat. How can you start arguing?"

"That's right, don't listen to this bastard's nonsense." Concubine Su gouged her out and agreed, and when the youngest son yelled that she was not talking nonsense, she patted his little butt twice, and asked the maid to take her He went to the courtyard to play with Wen Yanping.After the younger son left, Su Wangfei said: "Chu Chu was approached by the queen mother, and the prince sent her there personally. Seeing what the mother meant, he hoped that Chu Chu would live in the palace for ten days and a half months. I think she is lonely." Bar."

After finishing speaking, she began to look at Rucui, Rucui was baffled by her, Princess Su said again: "Since you became pregnant, you have kept your ears to nothing outside the window, and the queen mother has never called you into the palace as a companion. Only the Eldest Princess stays with her all the time, the Eldest Princess is getting old, and the Queen Mother won't stay for long, and she is about to choose a son-in-law for the Eldest Princess. When the Eldest Princess gets married, the mother seems to want to have a child by her side." And That candidate, needless to say, is her family's little Chuchu.

After hearing this, Ru Cui smiled and said, "The empress dowager is finally going to choose a son-in-law for the eldest princess, it's very good."

Isn't it good? The queen mother finally stopped thinking about how to let her go down to make room for the eldest princess, especially now that she is pregnant, and she is not a woman who can't bear children. Even if the queen mother wants to marry the eldest princess to Wen Liang, You can't use your power to make Wen Liang divorce his wife, right?Who would believe the rumors circulating last year without the intervention of the Queen Mother?

Concubine Su also laughed, and said: "Now the rebel army of the North Vietnamese alliance is fighting with us. Although General Yu is in charge, this battle will not end immediately. Even if it is over, I don't know if we will recruit the King of North Vietnam Will you take this opportunity to let us send a princess to get married? Now the royal princess of the right age is only the eldest princess, and the rest of the princesses are still young. The queen mother is worried that the eldest princess will end up with the marriage, so she decided not to delay, and choose a door for her first. Let's talk about family matters."

Ru Cui understood that although she didn't go out, she knew from Wen Liang's few words that there was a war going on outside. After the report came back, even in the middle of the night, she might receive a summons from the palace, which made her not able to rest well sometimes.Every time there is a war, although it is a man's business, the women in the back house may not be affected. The queen mother cares about the princess, and it is impossible for Wen Liang to divorce his wife and remarry, so he can only plan for her early.

"I hope the war will end soon." Su Wangfei sighed, the treasury has not been abundant in the years of war, and it will soon be winter again. I am afraid that there will be snowstorms at that time, and another disaster relief money will be needed. Where can I get so much money?
Rucui understands her worry, not only the emperor will be in a state of distress, but even King Su will be very busy, and even Wen Liang, the imperial military adviser, probably won't be able to spare time to accompany her to have a baby.This is the first child, and she naturally hopes that her husband will be there when she gives birth, so that even if she can't enter the delivery room, she can feel at ease.

After the two chatted about some more things, Concubine Su stared at her belly and said, "Because of the prescriptions you gave, those wives who are able are very grateful to you. Your contribution is not small."

"It's not my credit, it's my grandmother's credit." He couldn't help laughing, and said: "A few days ago, the Duke of Zhen's mansion sent someone to bring things over, and the mother who brought them came in. When she met me, she was talking a lot, and when I asked again, I realized that she was asking me for a prescription for my sister-in-law."

"You gave it to her?" Concubine Su asked curiously, but she knew that Rucui and the mother-in-law and sister-in-law of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion did not get along. There is no chance to calculate if you go out to live.

"It's impossible." Miss Rucui said resolutely: "If she came to ask for it herself, I would give it to her. Why call a nanny to ask for it? Am I such a kind-hearted person?"

Concubine Su laughed, this girl is not a loser, although she didn't care about it when she first married Wen Liang, but she was very clear about the irony of her background from those people in private, and later when she thought she couldn't bear children, she didn't care about it. She put it in her eyes, and now if she wants to beg her, she must be in a good mood.

After sitting for half a day, Wen Yanping had finished swinging his sword a thousand times, and brought Chu Qibai back to the house, where they were drinking tea and eating snacks.Concubine Su looked at the time, it was time to go back home, but she didn't move.No matter how hard her eyes are, Ru Cui knows that Concubine Su didn't just come to see her today. It seems that Xiao Shizi revealed that Concubine Su and his wife were arguing with each other just now, and it wasn't the little guy talking nonsense.

"Miss, you won't really blush with the prince, right?" Seeing this, Ru Cui hurriedly said: "You better go quickly, don't trouble me, the prince is very angry, I can't bear it now. "

Concubine Su gouged her out resentfully, and said in a muffled voice: "I don't have a partner, but I see so many people reporting happy events recently, and I want to conceive another one. But the prince immediately gave me a look, and took Chu Chu directly. Enter the palace." She said with some resentment in her heart, if she has the ability, don't come back to climb her bed tonight, just sleep in the palace.

"Ah?" Ru Cui looked at her in horror, then nodded understandingly: "You really said that? Don't blame the prince for being angry."

"I'm also angry. There are only two children in the mansion. The queen mother is very dissatisfied. She thinks that there are too few children. She hopes that I will have a few more. Bai Bai is almost two years old, but I haven't sent any more news. She thinks that I am not virtuous or filial. , I can’t give birth but I hold the prince, but I don’t want to think about how the prince won’t cooperate with me?” Concubine Su was also very angry. The day before yesterday, she entered the palace and was scolded by the queen mother inexplicably. She didn’t know how she offended her. Later, I found out that Concubine Anyang entered the palace to stimulate her with the matter of how many children Concubine Anyang had given birth to, so the Queen Mother was so angry that she arrested her and scolded her, completely out of anger.

Ru Cui looked at her sympathetically, and said with relief: "It's okay, although the empress dowager is sometimes a bit strong, she is not as strong as the prince, you can just push the matter to the prince."

No one, like Cui, knows the reason why Prince Su’s mansion only has two children. Because Concubine Su had difficulty giving birth to her daughter, King Su decided to only have one child in this life, and the other son was only obtained by Concubine Su after all kinds of entanglement. Now that he has both sons and daughters, King Su thinks that is enough, so he doesn't want Concubine Su to give birth.After all, it is really dangerous for women to have children in this era, King Su, who has been scared twice, is not willing to be scared again.

"But I also want to have another child..." Su Wangfei sighed and touched her son's head. The little bun raised his head and showed her a bright smile, which made her laugh too.Look, how cute the child is, wouldn't it be great to have another one?

Rucui could only pat her hand to comfort her, feeling that her young lady would never be able to beat the prince, so it was probably impossible to have another child.

In the evening, someone came from the palace, sent by Wen Liang, and told Ru Cui that he would not be going home for dinner today, so she didn't have to wait for him.This has often happened these days, Rucui didn't care, but Concubine Su stayed in the mansion and stayed with Rucui all day, chatting with her to relieve boredom, and by the way, talking about her experience during childbirth.

Finally when it was time to light the lanterns, when Concubine Su decided to say goodbye and leave, Wen Liang and King Su came back together.

Concubine Su's face suddenly turned pale, and she looked at the man aggrievedly. This came too soon, she had decided to go back by herself, so he made it seem like she was making trouble for no reason?It was clearly calculated by this man, and he was indeed a sullen and annoying man, but now it was her fault.

Rucui is a pregnant woman, and she felt uncomfortable with her stomach, so she didn't go out to greet her, she just stood by the door and looked at the two men who were coming, and at a glance, she felt that King Su's face was getting colder today, so she took a step back quietly.

She is pregnant now, so she can't stand being scared.

King Su picked up his son who rushed to hug his leg, looked at his concubine coldly, and then said goodbye to Wen Liang. Concubine Su followed behind him like a little daughter-in-law, but her expression was a little displeased.

Finally sent the two big Buddhas away, Wen Liang wiped off the cold sweat that didn't exist, turned to look at his girl, rubbed her fat face and said: "Girl, you should worry."

Rucui walked into the room next to him, said with a light smile, "The princess didn't do anything, she stayed with me for a day today, and told me a lot about her childbirth experience."

After listening, Wen Liang thanked him sincerely.Ru Cui has no family members, and the most important person in her heart is Princess Su. With Princess Su around, she feels a little at ease.Although a little jealous, Wen Liang also understood the deep bond between their master and servant, and he also thought in his heart that when she gave birth, he would have to go to Su Wang's mansion to invite Su Wang to sit in charge.

Touching her belly, Wen Liang smiled and said, "Did the babies behave well today?"

Ru Cui said with a smile: "Xu Shi Wangfei is here today, they are quite obedient."

Wen Liang curled his lips, decided not to argue with the pregnant woman, and began to calculate her due date, which was in November, and now it is September, and there are still two months left, but now that the border war is tense, it is not known whether these two months will be If something unexpected happens, I just hope that he can be by her side in time.

Wen Liang's worry was not unfounded, as expected, he was very busy throughout September.In addition to the affairs of the imperial court, September and October are the time when the farms of Zhuangzi send their yearly income. Rucui is now a month old, and housekeeper Ming dare not disturb her. Some things must be taken to Wen Liang Idea, Wen Liang really wished that one person could be divided into two people.

It finally came to October, and Rucui was nine months pregnant. At this time, her belly was terribly distended. Dr. Hu went to Wen’s residence every day, and said with some worry that she might not have to wait until November to activate it. have to die.

"Grandpa Hu, it's not yet full term." Wen Liang said a little irritablely.Ever since she found out that Ru Cui was pregnant, Wen Liang paid attention to everything. Ru Cui not only took good care of herself, but also paid attention to her food. Concubine Su also sent two experienced servants to take care of her. It's nine months.

Doctor Hu gave him a blank look, "I'm going to be a father, and I'm still frizzy. Twins are prone to premature births, but now it's not easy to raise them for nine months. I'm looking at your wife's belly condition, maybe It will start early."

After hearing this, both Wen Liang and Wen Yanping hurriedly jumped up to make preparations, making Imperial Doctor Hu amused and annoyed, and hurriedly called back the older one and the younger one, first reprimanded the older one for being unsteady, then stared at the younger one and let her do it. Do your own homework, don't meddle with the children, Fang said: "Everything is ready for the midwife in the delivery room, and you don't need to do anything, as long as you don't go to the girl to affect her emotions. I Guessing, it might be activated in the next few days, if you are not busy, you can take a vacation with the emperor to stay at home with her, so that she can come here with peace of mind."

Although Doctor Hu's words were a bit inappropriate, it was because he cared about Wen Liang. After all, this was Wen Liang's first child and twins, so he had to watch him no matter what.

After hearing this, Wen Liang nodded, and without waiting for what Imperial Physician Hu said, he rushed into the palace. Seeing Imperial Physician Hu bearded and staring, he became more and more unsteady.

In the palace, Emperor Chongde was reviewing papers. Hearing Wen Liang begging for an audience, he couldn't help being surprised, and asked, "Liu Liangfu, what is Wen Zixiu doing in the palace now? I managed to let him go back early today to accompany his wife, isn't he Are you happy?"

No wonder the emperor is so weird. Recently, Wen Liang tried to find time to spend time with Rucui at home. He really tried everything. He used all his cleverness to make Emperor Chongde laugh and angry. Using that pretty and flawless handsome face to resort to such clumsy methods, I really want to imitate King Su and kick him directly on the ass to kick him out of the palace.

Eunuch Liu thought for a while and said, "Maybe it's because of Mrs. Wen. I heard that Mrs. Wen is pregnant with twins. Many gambling houses in Beijing have set up bets on whether Mrs. Wen's child is a boy or a girl."

Emperor Chongde was thoughtful, and when Wen Liang came in and told him that he was at home with his wife to give birth to a child in order to ask for a favor, Emperor Chongde immediately kicked him out of the palace without politeness, and then allowed him to leave.

"By the way, Liu Liangfu, go and make a bet for me, just bet..." Emperor Chongde smiled and said, "Madam Wen's womb is the third child."

Eunuch Liu was so startled that his eyes almost popped out.

(End of this chapter)