NOVEL WEB Chapter 593 Surprise and surprise
The imperial physician stood aside and didn't dare to respond.
The Queen Mother smiled and said, "No matter what, this is a blessing. It proves that this child is destined for you! You and your husband missed each other for so many years. Maybe this child was originally yours, but you missed it before, so the child has not come until now."
Xu Muhua also said: "That's right, stepmother! You and stepfather are still young and in good health. What's so strange about having a child? It just so happens that you have returned to the capital, so why don't you stay and take good care of the baby!"
In her opinion, the prince consort was tortured for so many years, and his body was still weak when he was released. Now that so much time has passed, he has recovered, and they have been traveling outside for more than a year, their mood and relationship are good, so it is not surprising that she is pregnant.
My stepmother is only in her thirties now, which is indeed an advanced maternal age, but it is hard to say how old she is. Nowadays, many people give birth at this age.
It’s because medical conditions were poor in ancient times, and the risks for older mothers were greater.
She had to find an opportunity to remind her stepfather and stepmother to pay more attention and start preparations early.
Fortunately, the eldest princess is already more than two months pregnant and is not in the capital, otherwise, if you get pregnant during the national mourning period, no matter who you are, you would be charged with a serious crime!
The Prince Consort and Ling Hongge quickly rushed over upon hearing the news. When they learned that the Grand Princess was pregnant, they were both stunned!
The prince consort was surprised and unbelievable. Ling Hongge felt a little complicated.
If he had gotten married earlier, his child would probably be able to walk now. But his mother got pregnant, and in a few months, he would have a younger brother or sister?
This... is really hard to comment on.
Xu Muhua stood beside him, patted his shoulder and comforted him: "It's okay, you will get used to it and accept it soon."
It is difficult for anyone to accept suddenly having a brother or sister who is 20 years younger than you.
Ling Hongge glanced at her with a gloomy look in his eyes. "It's not hard to accept, it's just too unexpected."
He knew his parents' affairs well. If his father had not been framed, he would have had several brothers and sisters given their affection. Now, perhaps it could be said that his brothers and sisters just came a little late.
"That's perfect. If you stay in the capital, you can keep an eye out for any girls you like. If you can arrange a marriage for them, it would be a double blessing."
Ling Hongge said righteously: "What are you talking about! It's a national mourning period, how can I talk about marriage!"
Xu Muhua glanced at him.
Just pretend! I didn't ask him to get married right now.
Does this mean he doesn't want to get married for the time being? No way, in ancient times, he is not young anymore, if he doesn't get married, he would be considered an old young man!
However, it was not a good time to say more, so Xu Muhua had to shut up.
Although the eldest princess' child was not conceived during the national mourning period, the national mourning had just begun, so it was not appropriate to be too high-profile.
So the imperial physician kept the news secret and did not spread it outside.
Fortunately, the funeral is about to begin, and everyone will be able to relax after that.
During this period, apart from the atmosphere of grief in the air, everything else was normal. Even the King Qin, who had almost quarreled with the Crown Prince that day, was very obedient, with red eyes all day long, as if he was really grieving for the death of the late emperor.
By the time the palace had returned to normal and everyone's lives were gradually returning to normal, it was already late spring. People in and out of the palace had taken off their mourning clothes and put on their daily clothes.
The queen's belly was getting bigger, and it wasn't long before she was due to give birth, so the people who were waiting around her started to get nervous. As for the preparations, they had already been prepared to ensure that nothing would go wrong when the queen gave birth!
"Arong, are you scared?" Xu Muhua asked with a frown while looking at Pei Shaorong's belly.
It was not noticeable in the heavy winter clothes, but now it was clearly visible in the light spring clothes. Her flat belly was now like a big basketball, and she was a little scared.
Pei Shaorong's maternal nature is now more obvious, and her whole body seems to be bathed in a layer of warm light, which makes people's eyes brighten and feel that she is as beautiful as a blooming flower.
She gently stroked her bulging belly and said with a smile: "I am a little scared, but when I think of so many people around me protecting me, I am not afraid of anything. I am looking forward to the day of giving birth!"
"Mu Hua, do you think this child looks more like me or the emperor?" she asked excitedly.
Recently she has been imagining what her child will look like, wondering whether he or she will look more like herself or Chengye.
Xu Muhua thought about it seriously and said, "It's better to be more like you!"
If he looks like Zhao Chengye, she is really worried that she won't be able to love him when she looks at that face! If he looks like Arong, it will be different!
Pei Shaorong asked in a low voice: "But the imperial physician said that I am pregnant with a son. If the son looks like me, will he be too feminine?"
"Arong, haven't you heard that sons take after their mothers and daughters take after their fathers? Only in this way can sons grow up to be handsome and daughters beautiful!"
Pei Shaorong was stunned for a moment, "Is there such a saying?"
"Of course there is!"
Pei Shaorong, who had always trusted Xu Muhua, immediately accepted this statement and said happily: "It would be better if the child looks like me!"
"Yes, it's better to be like you! When I hold the child, will it feel like I'm holding you when you were a child?"
Pei Shaorong felt embarrassed by what she said, her cheeks slightly reddened, and she glared at her, "Why, you still want to hug me when I was a child? That's not possible!"
When she was little, she was not very likable. Her father didn't love her, and her grandmother was partial to her. She only had eyes for Pei Zhen. Pei Zhen was obviously a concubine's daughter, but she lived much better than her, a legitimate daughter. She even had to live according to her and Aunt Zhao's moods, and she had to take care of her mother. She was thin and small, like a little maid.
Later, there was an incident where she was bullied by Pei Zhen and his servants, and her grandfather happened to see it.
Grandfather was furious. Not only did he punish Pei Zhen severely, he also made a cruel statement, saying that if anything happened to her in the future, Pei Zhen, a bastard, would never be able to continue to be the second lady of the Pei family.
Only then did Aunt Zhao and Pei Zhen calm down a little, and she lived a comfortable life for a while.
Later, they found that their grandfather was too busy and had no time or energy to pay attention to the backyard, so they became bolder. With their grandmother's protection, they became even more unbridled.
If Mu Hua knew her at that time, he would definitely not like her.