Tianliangyuan

Chapter 466 Carrying a Concubine?

Xu Zhaozhao understood Emperor Yong'an's intentions, but she understood Li Guang's ulterior motives even better.

Emperor Yong'an probably wanted Li Guang to share in her good fortune so that he could grow up safely and healthily.

Although Li Guang tried his best to hide it, she still saw through the intention in his eyes.

It must be said that none of the children born into royalty are simple.

Don't underestimate this eleven-year-old child; when he gets serious, he can be quite formidable.

That evening, after Xie Zheng held both children in his arms, he went inside with Xu Zhaozhao to talk.

According to custom, Xu Zhaozhao should live separately from Xie Zheng during her postpartum confinement period.

Xie Zheng disagreed, feeling that he wasn't an animal and how could he not understand this?

However, several nannies repeatedly persuaded her, and in the end even Madam Yu intervened.

There was no other way, so Xie Zheng still chose to move into the small building. However, he lived on the first floor and did not share a room with Xu Zhaozhao, but they were still under the same roof.

During this time, Madam Lin came over more than once to hint to Xu Zhaozhao that she wanted Xu Zhaozhao to arrange a maidservant for Xie Zheng.

But Xu Zhaozhao pretended not to understand.

Besides, is it any of your business as an aunt to meddle in this kind of thing?

Since Xie Zheng didn't bring up this matter himself, Xu Zhaozhao naturally pretended not to know.

If Xie Zheng brings it up himself, Xu Zhaozhao will at most be a little disappointed, but that won't prevent her from becoming a princess, but it won't prevent her from still being the young mistress of the Duke's mansion.

However, she should stop harboring any illusions about genuine feelings between herself and Xie Zheng from now on.

In truth, Xu Zhaozhao wasn't sure either. She wasn't sure if Xie Zheng could endure this monk-like lifestyle.

After all, there are very few couples in this world who can truly be together for life.

She envied the affection between her parents, but envy was one thing, and whether she could have it herself was another.

Fortunately, her family is now powerful and she herself is not in a low position, so she is not afraid that Xie Zhengzhen's taking a concubine will affect her status.

But reality is one thing, and whether you feel bad about it is another.

Xu Zhaozhao pretended not to know, while Xie Zheng genuinely had no idea that anyone had mentioned such a thing to Xu Zhaozhao.

When Xu Zhaozhao was almost a month old, Madam Yu and Madam Xiaolin came to see her again.

"Zhaozhao, I see that you've taken good care of yourself. It seems that your medicinal bath really is very effective. I wonder how much Immortal Sun left for you? Did he leave the prescription?"

Xu Zhaozhao naturally knew what Kobayashi was planning.

The problem is, she only dared to do this because she had superpowers. As for others, she really wouldn't dare let them try. If something really happened, it would be a matter of life and death, not something to be taken lightly!

"This prescription was specially formulated by Master Sun based on my physical condition; it's not suitable for everyone. If anyone in our family needs it in the future, we can ask him to come and take my pulse, and then he can prescribe a new one."

There's nothing wrong with that.

Madam Yu nodded: "Zhao Zhao is right. Medicinal baths are still medicine, and they can't be used indiscriminately. Besides the medicinal baths, Zhao Zhao's good health is also due to the attentive service of the servants here. Zhao Zhao knows how to use people, and everyone does their job properly, which is both organized and worry-free."

"I'll take it as my second aunt praising me. When it comes to knowing how to use people, it has to be my second aunt. I just like to be lazy, and everything is handled by the few nannies around me. They are loyal, and I feel at ease."

Kobayashi laughed and said, "That's true, but you and Saburo are both so young. You should have a few more young and beautiful people serving you. That way, you'll find it more pleasing to the eye."

"What Fourth Aunt said is true. Zisu and Shaoyao are quite good-looking. It's just a pity that Dingxiang got married early, otherwise, she would be the best-looking one among them."

Ms. Kobayashi choked. Was that what she meant?

Madam Yu glared at her with a warning look in her eyes, then turned to Xu Zhaozhao: "I heard that the names of the two children were bestowed by His Majesty?"

"Yes, His Majesty has bestowed upon us the names Xie Jingyan and Xie Jingsi. Sanlang and I have discussed them and think they are suitable. We have also consulted our father, and he has no objections, so we have decided on them. Yesterday, the young prince came over to deliver a message, saying that His Majesty will personally issue an edict to bestow the name at the full moon banquet."

Kobayashi's expression stiffened even more.

Why is it that their family is so lucky?

Not only was she granted the title of Princess, but now even her child will be named by His Majesty. He truly dotes on her!

The Yu family felt this was a good thing, and it could be considered as His Majesty's favor to the Xie family.

“I think these two children are growing up well. They’re not even a month old yet, and their little faces are already so chubby. And when I held them today, their little legs kicked so hard. They’re going to be great boys.”

"Thank you for your kind words, Auntie. I just hope that the two of them won't cause trouble for me and Sanlang in the future. I don't expect them to be successful. I just hope they grow up safely and don't squander the family fortune."

Madam Xiaolin finally seized the opportunity: "Look at what you're saying. Our Xie family doesn't have such an heir. But it's still a bit too few for Sanlang to have only two children. Now that you're in confinement and it's inconvenient for you to take care of him, you should think more about Sanlang. You're the mistress of the house, so it's not appropriate for Sanlang to bring up such a small matter again!"

Xu Zhaozhao feigned ignorance: "What's inappropriate? What is Fourth Aunt talking about?"

Madam Lin was speechless again, her face turning pale with anger: "As his legal wife, you're actively helping him arrange several maids to serve him. Don't you understand? Didn't your in-laws teach you these things before you got married?"

Xu Zhaozhao's expression turned cold: "I was indeed not taught these things before I got married. Besides, my father only had my mother by his side, and there were no maids. I really don't understand what Fourth Aunt is talking about. When Sanlang comes back, I will ask him. If he really needs it, I will bring back not just one, but ten or eight for him."

As soon as he finished speaking, the curtain rustled, and Xie Zheng, with a dark face, walked in from behind the screen.

"Why are you carrying me? Do you think I'm living too peacefully?"

Xu Zhaozhao snorted, turned her face away from him, and using the excuse that she was still in postpartum confinement, she turned over and lay facing inward.

Upon seeing this, Yu realized that a conflict was about to break out.

"Sanlang, why are you talking so fiercely! Zhaozhao didn't say anything, we women were just chatting together. Never mind, let's go back first, you two can have a good private chat."

Madam Yu got up and pinched Sanlang, whispering, "Try to coax your wife!"

Xie Zheng understood her good intentions, but then looked at Xiao Lin Shi beside him and said, "Fourth Aunt, you should focus more on your own courtyard in the future. Some things don't sound good if they get out."

It doesn't sound good at all!

How can an aunt interfere in her nephew's room affairs!

Madam Yu quickly pulled Madam Lin away; if they didn't leave, Xie Zheng might say even more hurtful things!