EFB Chapter 278 Postpartum Confinement
Chapter 278 Postpartum Confinement
Yunguangyuan
Most of the things here have now been moved to the county lord's mansion, and the guards that Marquis Zhongyong and Pei Shirong helped find have also taken their place and taken over the guard duties of the county lord's mansion.
It can be said that the county magistrate's mansion is now ready in every way, except for Pei Rujing and Wen Zongji moving in.
Pei Rujing hadn't moved yet because she was still in her postpartum period.
However, Pei Rujing had already discussed the moving date with Wen Zongji, which was three days later, the day after Pei Rujing finished her postpartum confinement.
Since Ruige'er was born, Wen Zongji has clearly felt that Yunguang Courtyard is not enough. Ruige'er needs his own room, and the wet nurse who takes care of him also needs a place to live.
Not to mention the many servants of Yunguangyuan.
When Rui grows up, we'll definitely need to arrange for a few people to serve him, which will further reduce the available space in Yunguang Courtyard.
It might be enough, but it's too cramped. Pei Rujing is, after all, the Princess of Anhe County; how could she possibly stand it?
Therefore, when Pei Rujing set the moving date for three days later, Wen Zongji agreed.
Of course, Pei Rujing decided to move three days later, not only because she had just finished her postpartum confinement, but also because Wen Zongji was on leave that day and had time to move.
The day before the move, Pei Rujing finished her postpartum confinement. She first took a long, refreshing bath, and then was summoned to the main courtyard by Madam Jiang.
Madam Jiang already knew that she was moving tomorrow, and said with a smile, "If you need any help from the household, please feel free to give the order, Princess."
Pei Rujing said, "I won't stand on ceremony with my mother-in-law."
The Zhong and Liu families were also present.
The four of them made a perfect mahjong table, and they chatted and played mahjong at the same time.
Madam Zhong asked, "Princess, is Rui-ge'er still behaving well?"
Pei Rujing nodded: "She's quite well-behaved. Most of the time she just plays by herself, without crying or making a fuss."
Liu looked on with envy: "How can there be such a well-behaved child? My child is a real devil. He cries whenever things don't go his way, and even the three wet nurses are overwhelmed by him."
Originally, Ange'er had prepared two wet nurses, but Ange'er was too noisy, and Wen Zongjing and his wife were also tormented. So the two of them found another wet nurse, and only then could they barely get a good night's sleep.
Previously, Liu was listless and dared not leave the courtyard. Only recently, when her complexion improved, did she become willing to come out.
Pei Rujing calmly replied, "Who knows? My husband and I are wondering about it too, since neither of us were well-behaved when we were young."
Madam Jiang smiled and said, "Although the third son wasn't as well-behaved as Rui when he was young, he was still quite easy to take care of... However, An'er is indeed too noisy and even more difficult to serve than the fourth son when he was young. Have you taken him to see a doctor to see if An'er is feeling unwell?"
Children can't speak, so all they can do when they're upset is cry.
Liu said, "I already saw a doctor, and the doctor said that An'ge'er is very healthy."
Jiang said helplessly, "Then we'll find a few more people to take care of An'er. Our Marquis's mansion isn't short of servants."
It's pointless to argue with a baby who's only a few months old. Even if you want to correct Ange's temperament, you have to wait until he's old enough to understand.
Just then, a servant carried Yue'er in.
"Madam, Yue'er has woken up and is fussing about finding her grandmother."
"The wet nurse said in a low voice."
When Madam Jiang saw Yue'er, a loving smile appeared on her face. She hugged her and held her little hand, asking, "Yue'er, did you miss your grandmother?"
Yue'er nodded, nestled in Jiang's arms, her gaze falling on Zhong, and sweetly called out, "Mother."
Then she looked at Liu and Pei Rujing. She didn't recognize the two of them and didn't know what they were calling.
Ever since Yuejie'er's aunt used her to gain favor, Jiang Shi, in a fit of anger, kept Yuejie'er under her care and never sent her back.
With a child by her side to keep her entertained, Madam Jiang grew accustomed to Yue'er's presence and discussed with Wen Zongren the possibility that Yue'er would live in the main courtyard from now on.
Wen Zongren naturally had no objection. Yuejie was his daughter, and he didn't want her to be ruined by her aunt. It was actually a blessing for Yuejie to have Jiang Shi's upbringing.
Madam Zhong nodded, patted her head, and introduced them: "These are my second aunt and third aunt."
"Second Aunt, Third Aunt—"
Yuejie is only a little over a year old, but she has been well raised by Jiang. Although she is young, she is not shy.
Liu, nearly driven to a mental breakdown by her own troublesome son, softened completely upon seeing the well-behaved Yue'er. She took off the bracelet from her wrist and handed it to Yue'er: "Sweetie, do you want your second aunt to hold you?"
Yuejie looked at Jiang Shi.
Madam Jiang asked the wet nurse to put the bracelet away for Yue'er, saying, "I haven't held her enough yet, you can wait a bit."
Liu was not disappointed: "It's alright, daughter-in-law, don't worry."
Qinghe also stepped forward and presented Pei Rujing with the gift she had prepared.
Knowing that Pei Rujing might run into Yue'er when she came to the main courtyard, Granny Feng had already prepared gifts.
Yuejie stared at her aunt, who looked like a fairy, for a long time.
Mrs. Zhong joked, "Is our Yue'er staring at her third aunt in a daze?"
Madam Liu laughed as well: "Even Yue'er can't escape the county princess's beauty."
"Fairy—"
Sister Yue suddenly spoke up.
Everyone laughed upon hearing this.
Pei Rujing wasn't embarrassed at all; instead, she praised Yuejie, saying, "You have good taste."
Yuejie looked at the group of people who were laughing with a puzzled expression, not understanding why they were laughing.
Jiang asked her, "How does Sister Yue know about the fairy?"
A one-year-old child has a limited vocabulary and is at the age where they mimic speech, so someone must have been speaking in front of them.
Yuejie'er called out in her childish voice, "Brother—"
Everyone understood; it was Wen-ge who taught them.
Madam Jiang smiled: "Ever since the county princess entered the Marquis's mansion, Wen-ge'er has liked to be close to her. It seems that in his heart, the county princess is like a fairy."
Zhong rubbed his forehead.
No one knows her son's looks-obsessed nature better than she does, and she often worries that her son will embarrass himself in public.
Now that Wen-ge'er has become much more composed, Madam Zhong thought he had changed, but it turns out he just doesn't show it so obviously anymore; he's still the same.
Liu suppressed a laugh; after all, he was the eldest grandson, and she didn't make any teasing remarks.
Pei Rujing remained unfazed; she was very confident in her appearance and was already tired of hearing compliments.
"I won!"
Pei Rujing pushed over the cards in front of her and raised her voice.
Liu leaned over to take a look and said, "Good luck, Your Highness."
He can multitask and still win so quickly.
The group continued with the next round.
Although they had an extra babysitter, it didn't affect their mahjong game.
After holding Yue'er for a while, Jiang handed her over to the wet nurse. Yue'er didn't cry or fuss, and her little black grape-like eyes looked around, but her gaze lingered on Pei Rujing the longest.
It's hard not to suspect that she shares the same trait as her brother—being obsessed with good looks.
This was confirmed when Yuejie asked Pei Rujing for a hug.
"hug--"
Pei Rujing was taken aback by Yue Jie'er's initiative, and then she reached out and hugged her.
In the past, no matter how lovable Yue'er was, she would not have hugged Yue'er.
It was only after giving birth to Rui Ge'er that she developed a maternal love and was willing to hold her.
Yue'er sat in Pei Rujing's lap and smiled sweetly at her: "Fairy—"
Madam Zhong couldn't help but laugh: "You don't remember calling her 'Aunt,' you probably only remember calling her 'Fairy.'"
Pei Rujing gently pinched her little face: "This way of addressing her is not bad."
She felt she could handle it.