Chapter 1477 - 1475: Three-Day Cleansing Ceremony
Chapter 1477: Chapter 1475: Three-Day Cleansing Ceremony
"I’m fine, you’re just making a fuss!"
Yue Er glanced at him reproachfully and lay back down, her eyes closed and exhausted.
Shih Shaoling wanted to say something, but was stopped by a nearby female doctor.
"Prince Consort, the Princess is exhausted and needs to rest now. Please go and check on the young prince for a while!"
Shih Shaoling had no choice but to leave the bedside reluctantly.
Before leaving, he didn’t forget to tuck her in with a thin blanket.
Although the weather was hot, she was drenched in sweat and couldn’t be exposed to the wind. It was better to be covered well.
The surface of this thin blanket was made of pure cotton, which was very absorbent, while the inside was layered with thin silk, providing breathability.
Covering her tightly could block the wind while being breathable and sweat-absorbent, so there was no worry about heat stroke. Shih Shaoling was quite satisfied.
After tucking in the blanket.
He glanced at her several times before leaving, looking back every few steps.
...
Zhao Junyao and Xia Ruqing were already standing beside the cradle outside, watching their grandchild, and Madam Shi was also present.
She had been waiting all day in another courtyard.
Her daughter-in-law was giving birth; as a mother-in-law, how could she not be concerned?
But with the Taishang Huang and the Empress Dowager present, it was not appropriate for her to interrupt.
So she settled in another courtyard, relying on the servants to relay information.
Her daughter-in-law was suffering in the delivery room, her son was anxious outside, and she was tormented in the courtyard. No one was having an easy time!
Finally, by evening, she heard that her daughter-in-law had given birth and both mother and child were safe. How could she remain seated?
She immediately got up and hurried over.
By the time she arrived, the Taishang Huang and the Empress Dowager were already there. After paying her respects, the three of them gathered around the small cradle to look at the child.
Although they were all the child’s grandparents, their feelings towards the child were quite different.
For Xia Ruqing, as long as her daughter gave birth, she would be full of love.
But Zhao Junyao had a different perspective.
He closely examined the child’s little face, confirming that he didn’t see much resemblance to himself, but instead quite a bit to that Shi family’s cheeky boy, which made him a bit jealous.
Xia Ruqing gave him a silent glare: What’s the matter? The child still carries the Shi family name!
Zhao Junyao sullenly replied with a look: The child doesn’t resemble me at all, not even the daughter does, just grows to look exactly like that cheeky Shi boy, how can I not be upset?
Xia Ruqing shot him another look: Enough, they are all our flesh and blood, why be so particular?
This man, the older he gets, the more childish he becomes!
Zhao Junyao ignored her and said nothing more.
Madam Shi wasn’t aware of the psychological activities between the two.
She looked at her chubby grandson who resembled her son and was overjoyed.
Although it wasn’t the granddaughter she had always hoped for, having a grandson was also wonderful.
Regardless of whether it was a boy or girl, mother and child being safe was what truly mattered, and having a harmonious family was the most important thing.
Despite differing thoughts, everyone’s welcome for the little one was truly sincere.
...
The child was taken away upon birth to be carefully cared for by the wetnurse nanny.
With three elders watching over, there was nothing to worry about.
Yue Er could rest assured and slept soundly.
She slept for a full day and night to recover her energy, while Shih Shaoling stayed by her side for the entire time.
Although Yue Er recovered her energy, he was... utterly exhausted.
Early on the third day, Yue Er slowly awoke.
Apart from some lingering pain, the discomfort and weakness had greatly diminished.
She lightly shifted her body and gently turned her head, just touching Shih Shaoling.
She found him sitting on the footrest beside her bed, his head buried in his arms, fast asleep.
Yue Er felt a twinge in her heart.
"Hey!"
She gently called him and touched his elbow.
"Wake up, why are you sleeping here?"
Shih Shaoling instantly awakened at the movement.
As soon as he lifted his head and opened his eyes, Yue Er drew in a sharp breath.
"Hiss!"
"You—"
"What’s happened to you?"
Looking at his bloodshot eyes filled with red veins, his face covered in stubble, and his extremely tired expression, Yue Er felt heartache.
"How long have you been awake?"
Shih Shaoling couldn’t be bothered to answer these questions.
He struggled to open his eyes, first examining Yue Er up and down. Once he saw she was safe and her cheeks rosy, he finally felt relieved.
"Are you okay!"
"Does your wound still hurt?"
"Is there anywhere you feel uncomfortable? Do you need the Imperial Physician?"
She asked a string of questions, and he followed suit, asking a series too.
Both of them were too busy to answer, just standing there quietly, gazing at each other.
A moment later.
Yue Er insisted.
"I’m fine now, go and get some sleep!"
"You’re really hopeless!"
"I’ve been resting, why aren’t you resting too?"
She scolded him, but inside her heart felt like it was stuffed with cotton.
This useless fellow!
He used to tease her so harshly, but now cares for her to the point that she feels sorry for him.
None of it makes sense.
She angrily thought, she must owe him from a past life.
He used to annoy her, now he makes her heart ache—what nonsense!
Shih Shaoling saw she still had the energy to complain about him and felt completely reassured, then got up to leave.
Before leaving, he couldn’t help but be reluctant.
"Wait for me, I’ll be back to see you once I’ve rested!"
Yue Er rolled her eyes at him.
"Don’t come to see me!"
"Don’t come today at all!"
Since she had given birth the day before yesterday, this guy probably hadn’t rested in days.
For today, he should just be allowed a good sleep!
Shih Shaoling said nothing, but left quickly with light steps.
...
The baby’s "Three Days Ceremony" was held at the Princess’s Mansion.
Of course, General Shi and Madam Shi, as the young prince’s rightful grandparents, had to manage the affair.
On that day, the two of them, along with Shih Shaoling.
Received guests front and back, presenting themselves as if they were the owners of the mansion.
The Taishang Huang and the Empress Dowager, on the other hand, took seats as guests.
They neither looked down on the Shi family nor imposed their status to exhibit arrogance.
This took the capital’s noble madams, who came to watch Madam Shi’s embarrassment, by surprise.
In their hearts, they were madly jealous, but they didn’t forget to mock.
’Hmm?! I thought they would host at the Shi Mansion!’
’Look at her smug look, it’s just a grandson, everyone has one!’
’Indeed, but it’s understandable for them to be happy. After all, her child married into the Imperial Family, having an heir was unexpected!’
Their words were extremely hurtful.
Someone nearby heard the conversation and immediately frowned, retorting sharply.
"A wise saying goes, what you see reflects what’s inside your heart!"
"You all speak like that without fearing harming your karma?"
The one speaking was Xia Ruqing’s younger half-sister, Xia Caiying.
Over the years, with Old Madam Yang aging and no longer managing affairs, she had become a true noblewoman of the capital’s circle.
Capable of holding her own outside, respectful and dutiful to her in-laws at home, and efficiently managing household matters.