Chapter 12

  Jiang Wanru's usual calm expression appeared flustered for the first time. As a product of her parents' tragic fate, she couldn't let her own child fall into the same situation, especially one that was even worse than hers. The world wouldn't be without a path for her to take, and there would always be a road that would allow her to walk gradually wider and more freely.

  Mugunai's mother also came to her senses at this time, and she knelt down straight and kowtowed to Shang Daifu, saying: "Doctor, please help the young lady. From birth to marriage, she has never had a good day. She finally has some comfortable days, but if she gets pregnant again, it will all be over. My family's young lady is too miserable, everything depends on herself, and she lives so hard. This child cannot be kept."

  The doctor shook his head slightly and said to Mu Gen Niang: "This auntie, I understand what you mean. Actually, when Jiang Niangzi came for the first time, I had already sensed that something was wrong with her, and guessed that she was pregnant. However, her body is really too weak, and I have been thinking of finding a good way to discuss this matter with her family members. Jiang Niangzi's body has been severely weakened over the years, and now she can only hold on with a thread of spirit. This child cannot be aborted, if we force it, both mother and child will lose their lives."

  Jiang Wanru stroked her belly, and suddenly a smile appeared on her face. She looked at Shang Daifu and said: "Heaven has the virtue of good birth, so I can only accept this great gift. From Beijing to Zhongnan, I have been rushing around, tired and exhausted, but this child is still clinging to me, and now that my body is weak, I cannot abandon him. It seems that the bond between mother and son is too deep. Shang Daifu, I haven't thought much about what will happen to me in the future, but since he wants to follow me, I must give birth to him safely. Otherwise, it would be against the will of heaven."

  "Those medicine shops wouldn't dare to resort to such evil means, they would at most use some cheap tonic herbs to brew a medicinal soup that won't harm the child. However, Mistress Jiang's body needs to be properly regulated, or else childbirth will be particularly difficult." Madam Mugen jumped up and grabbed Master Shang's hands, startling him into retreating two or three steps with his stool, as she said: "Master Shang, Miss absolutely cannot have any mishaps, or else for the next several decades, our two families won't be able to live in peace. Tell me a good method, I'll go back and follow it."

  Mugunai's mother was really shocked today, her words and actions were completely abnormal. At this time, she heard Jiang Wanru reminding her, and she hurriedly rushed to Shang Daifu with a bad expression on her face, saying: "Sorry, Shang Daifu, I'm too excited." Shang Daifu nodded understandingly, saying: "Although Jiang's body is weak, fortunately, she has been less ill. This child is also considered obedient and hasn't made her suffer much. The medicine is three parts poisonous, but in her case, it can't be helped, for now, we can only add a little food to the medicine."

  Jiang Wanting didn't notice the deep concern in Shang Dafu's eyes, nor did she see the sorrow in Mugen Niang's eyes. She smiled and thanked Shang Dafu, then pulled Mugen Niang along, saying: "Nanny, I'll escort you out of the courtyard gate, and then come back to write letters." On the way, Jiang Wanting comforted Mugen Niang, saying: "Nanny, it's nothing serious, is it? It's just that my body isn't well. After a few months of rest, I'll be fine. This child is precious, being my own flesh and blood. Anyway, I had originally planned to adopt children from other families who didn't want them when I got older, so now I won't have to think about that."

  Jiang Wanru hastily welcomed her into the room, and after inviting her to sit down, said: "Fifth Young Master's wife, if you have any matters, you can directly order someone to call me in to instruct, no need to come personally." Fifth Young Master's wife sat down with a smile, saying: "Jiang young lady, I think we are close in age, why don't you address me by my birth family's ranking. My birth family surname is Wen, ranking ninth, and my given name is called Zhaodi, but I like others to call me Ninth Lady."

  Jiang Wanru suddenly remembered the name given to her by her elders in the eyes of Wen Jiuniang. She smiled and said, "After I got married, my natal family cut off all ties with me. I thought it's better not to use that name, lest it reaches their ears and causes more gossip. This current name is a pseudonym I had chosen long ago. Only people close to me know about it. In Zhongnan, I hope to have a carefree life." Wen Jiuniang's gaze swept over Jiang Wanru's belly, she nodded and said, "I understand, Mother asked me to ask you, are there any foods that you cannot eat due to taboos?"

  Jiang Wanru thought Wen Jiuniang was just being polite, but starting from the next day, whenever she put down her brush, she would see the big-bellied woman standing at the door, smiling warmly and saying: "Little Lazy, will you take a walk with me?" Jiang Wanru naturally followed her out of the room, lightly holding her hand, and after circling the courtyard, Wen Jiuniang smiled and said to Jiang Wanru: "Little Lazy, I have something to attend to now, but when I'm free later, can you take another walk with me?"

  Jiang Wan listened enviously as she said in a low voice, "It's still better to be in Zhongnan. Here, Father doesn't interfere with household matters, and Mother is kind-hearted, so she won't arrange for anyone to be by your husband's side. I heard that when we were in the capital, Grandmother had arranged for someone to be with your husband, but he didn't accept it, and Grandmother was furious about it. It wasn't until Mother spoke up to help that those matters were resolved."

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