Tianliangyuan

Chapter 110 A Young Man Was Born

Fortunately, the older brother said he had rescued a brother and sister, so it shouldn't cause his sister-in-law to overthink things.

“Sister-in-law, you are about to give birth, so let’s leave such a small matter to the housekeeper for now. My elder brother will be back tomorrow, and we can discuss the arrangements with him then. It’s just a matter of letting them change their clothes, eat their fill, and get a good night’s sleep today.”

"you're right."

Madam Zhang looked at the young maid who came to report: "How old are those brother and sister? Do you know where they are from, whether they are from a respectable family or something else?"

"Reporting to the young mistress, the boy looks to be about thirteen or fourteen years old, and the girl looks to be at most ten. They are both very dirty, and the steward said that in order to avoid offending your eyes with their appearance, he has arranged for someone to take them to be cleaned."

"That's good. Go tell the butler not to neglect them."

Madam Zhang was thinking more deeply. The fact that the young master had specially sent them back to the manor and even informed her meant that there must be some reason behind their meeting.

The next morning, before dawn, Xu Zhaozhao heard noises outside, and the footsteps sounded somewhat urgent.

"Dingxiang, what happened?"

"Reporting to Miss, news has come from the Prince's courtyard that the Prince's wife has started her pregnancy."

Xu Zhaozhao immediately perked up: "Quick, change your clothes."

As Dingxiang came over to help her get dressed, she comforted her, "Miss, don't worry. The midwife and wet nurse were found early on, and Madam even sent someone to invite a doctor. Everything will be fine."

"Is my mother gone?"

"Yes, Madam went there about fifteen minutes ago. The old lady hasn't been disturbed yet, and the second madam has gone there as well."

When Xu Zhaozhao arrived, Zhang had already been helped into the delivery room, while Wang Ruolan and Li were sitting in the main hall waiting for news.

Xu Zhaozhao could hear occasional cries of pain, which showed that childbirth was a great ordeal.

"Mother, have you sent someone to inform my eldest brother?"

"We've already arranged for people to guard the city gates; they should be open in a little while."

Xu Zhaozhao then remembered that her elder brother was outside the city.

This was Zhang's first pregnancy, and the baby had stayed in her mother's womb for half a month before finally coming out. Xu Zhaozhao was worried that things might not go well during childbirth.

"Mother, I want to go in and see my sister-in-law."

Upon hearing this, Madam Li's expression changed slightly: "Nonsense! You are an unmarried young lady, how can you go into the delivery room? Don't talk nonsense, stay here and wait for news."

Wang Ruolan shared the same sentiment: how could a daughter from a wealthy family be expected to witness a woman giving birth before she was even married?

Xu Zhaozhao was speechless. If it were an ordinary farming family, there probably wouldn't be so many rules.

Seeing that she couldn't get in, Xu Zhaozhao simply waited outside the delivery room.

Since I didn't go in myself, no one else could say anything.

"Quickly, go and make some labor-inducing soup."

By the time they finished waiting, it was almost noon.

Xu Junan also returned, but his wife was giving birth, so he could only anxiously wait outside.

"I'll go!" Xu Zhaozhao thought this was an opportunity when she heard about the labor-inducing soup.

At least, she could add something to the soup to make sure the adults were safe.

As for the child, she couldn't worry about that. Anyway, when she checked Zhang's pulse yesterday, she could tell that the child was quite healthy.

Perhaps it was because the child was so robust that my sister-in-law had some difficulty giving birth.

After the maid brought the labor-inducing soup into Xu Zhaozhao's room, Xu Zhaozhao could only wait for the result.

Xu Jun'an was still pacing around in the yard, glancing towards the delivery room every now and then. Wang Ruolan scolded him to be quiet for a while, saying that he was making her eyes hurt!

Finally, a loud cry was heard, and the baby was born.

The midwife came out carrying the baby: "Congratulations! It's a little gentleman!"

How is my wife?

"Both mother and child are safe and sound, Your Highness. The young mistress is a little tired now, but she will be fine after resting for a while. After the delivery room is cleaned up again, Your Highness can go in to visit the young mistress."

"Good, good, good! Reward him!" Xu Jun'an looked at his eldest son and felt a surge of emotion. He hadn't been this excited when he actually saw the iron mine on the mountain that night.

Indeed, blood ties make all the difference.

Wang Ruolan, holding the child, was beaming with joy.

"Guards, give every servant in the courtyard a two-month's salary, and the entire Marquis's mansion a one-month's salary!"

"Thank you for the reward, Madam!"

Li was also delighted, for this was the first fourth generation of the Marquis's family!

"Congratulations, sister-in-law, you've become a grandmother now."

Wang Ruolan laughed without a trace of self-satisfaction: "Quickly send someone to deliver a message to the Marquis. Oh, and also report to the Old Madam."

"Yes, ma'am."

The old lady came over in the morning and sat there for more than an hour, but there was no movement. Since the old lady was old, someone was sent to take her back.

I thought I wouldn't give birth until night, but I didn't expect to give birth before dinner.

"This kid looks strong and he's also a filial son, so he didn't let his mother suffer too much."

Xu Zhaozhao's lips twitched. She'd been in labor all day, and she still wasn't suffering?

Wang Ruolan glanced at her and knew what she was thinking.

"Some women give birth to their first child, and it's common for them to give birth for a whole day and night. But some women are quick to give birth and can deliver in less than an hour."

"is it?"

Wang Ruolan smiled and said, "The birth of your second and third brothers went relatively smoothly. Perhaps it was because they were twins, so they were both eager to come out and see the outside world."

Xu Zhaozhao smiled too.

The birth of a son is a joyous occasion. Xu Han was overjoyed to hold his eldest grandson several times after returning home. He even said that he would take him by his side and raise him personally, and that he would surely raise a young man who is both learned and skilled in martial arts.

Wang Ruolan retorted, "Do you even believe that yourself? You're just a martial artist, without a trace of refinement, yet you dare to spout such arrogant words!"

Xu Han was displeased to hear this: "Compared to Fang Dazhuang, I am far too refined! Besides, our grandson will definitely need a tutor in the future. I am only responsible for teaching the child to behave well."

Wang Ruolan did not refute him.

The family's three sons initially followed him, and later followed the old Marquis. The children, raised by an upright elder, also possessed uprightness and integrity.

"You should try to find out what the Emperor thinks and see if our second son can come back to get married! The wedding is coming up soon, and if the groom doesn't come back, are his brothers supposed to do the wedding ceremony for him?"

"That won't do. I'll go to the palace tomorrow to ask the Emperor."

When Zhang was in postpartum confinement, she naturally couldn't take care of the brother and sister.

Xu Jun'an said with concern, "You should take good care of yourself during your postpartum period. I'll have the housekeeper arrange these trivial matters. There's no need for you to trouble yourself any further."

"My husband, you are being too polite. We are husband and wife, and it is only natural that I should share your burdens."

Xu Jun'an didn't mention the brother and sister again. Zhang Shi had originally wanted to test him a bit, but seeing that he didn't care, she stopped asking.

However, even without her asking, Xu Junan had already told her himself.