Chapter 290 I'm Pregnant

been sleeping better. She hasn't seen any ghosts in recent days. But the poor rest from before has taken a toll on her health. She doesn't have much energy now. She came here today to drink wedding w...In late December, the Chinese New Year is just around the corner.

Although the household hadn't taken on any new people, it seemed even more lively. Everyone was working with more energy and enthusiasm. Perhaps it was because of the red envelopes everyone would receive in a few days for the New Year. They were gifts from the head of the household, like finding free money.

Gu Xiwen from Ling Shan Academy is back, and the other three brothers have also gone on holiday. The several siblings made an appointment with the sons of other officials' families in Beijing to go to Mei Garden to admire plum blossoms.

In Qingyuxuan, Li Wan'er was secretly fuming. Brother Xiuming had originally agreed to go with her to admire the plum blossoms. Unexpectedly, when he saw other brothers going, he went with them directly and told her he would accompany her another time.

The maidservant Hongling comforted her, "Madam, perhaps the other young masters invited the Prince, and the Prince couldn't refuse, so he went. It's noon now, the Prince probably won't come back for lunch. Why don't you have your lunch first"

Li Wan'er nodded. "Let the servants prepare the meal,"

Now, in the mansion, there are only the patriarch Gu Jingheng, the eldest son Gu Xiuyuan. The young master Gu Xiuming has a concubine, and the second master Gu Jing Song originally had a concubine as well, which was Mrs. Fang, the biological mother of the second daughter Gu Xuailing. After Mrs. Fang passed away, Gu Jingsong did not take any more concubines, he only had two maidservants.

In a household, all the concubines have the same status, but their treatment varies. A favored concubine enjoys better food, clothing, and living conditions.

Li Wan'er, being a favored concubine, was treated better than the regular maids but not as well as the mistress. She ate more delicately than other neglected concubines in the household. For example, this meal included steamed fish, fresh carrot stir-fried with meat slices, and a bowl of soup.

The food was decent, but Li Wan'er had little appetite. She just picked up a piece of fish and before she could put it in her mouth, the fishy smell made her feel nauseous.

Hongling, seeing this, hurriedly asked, “Aunt, what's wrong”

Lee Wan-er shook her head. "It's nothing, just a little nauseous. I'm actually hungry, but I don't have much of an appetite."

Hong Ling, upon hearing this, had a flash of inspiration. She asked, "Auntie, could it be that you're pregnant"

"Pregnancy"

Li Wan'er was stunned. She had waited for a long time but her child never came. She even made nourishing soup for Brother Xiuming, which allowed him to touch her again. But this seemed to have hurt Brother Xiuming's pride as a man. After knowing it was a tonic for men, he got angry with her and forbade her from making such soups anymore.

After that night, Brother Xiuming didn't drink any congee. He probably couldn't do it anymore and never touched her again. He even refused to sleep with her. But during the day, he was still very kind to her. However, she was still heartbroken and looked forward to having a child as soon as possible. She didn't expect Brother Xiuming to be so uncooperative.

Now, does that mean just because Xiaoming was brave that night, she got pregnant

Hongling said again, "Auntie, you haven't had your period this month, I guess you're really pregnant."

Upon hearing this, Li Wan'er only then belatedly remembered that her period was due around the middle of the month, but it hadn't come yet. She reached out and touched her belly, feeling nothing. Her voice was hesitant as she said, "Perhaps not"

Hongling said, "Ma'am, I heard that nausea is a normal reaction for pregnant women. Besides, you haven't had your period yet, so there's a 90% chance you're pregnant."

Li Wan'er's heart was beating wildly. A smile blossomed on her face, a mix of surprise, joy, and disbelief. Was she really pregnant The child in her belly, whether a boy or a girl, would be the first child of the Third House. With this child, her status in the mansion would improve, and she would have someone to rely on in the future.

At once, she commanded, "Go and summon the physician to check on the stability of the fetus.

Hong Ling responded and immediately went to fetch the imperial physician.

The other maidservants in the house looked at her with newfound respect. Lady Li's pregnancy meant the first grandchild for Lord Hou, a matter of utmost importance that required careful attention. Should anything happen to her, they too would be implicated.

Soon, the imperial physician arrived to diagnose Li Wan'er. On his way to Qingyuxuan, he had already heard Hongling describe Li Wan'er's basic situation from Red Ling. It sounded like she was pregnant.

Li Wan'er saw the imperial physician pondering, feeling her pulse for a long time without speaking. She became anxious and hurriedly asked, "Doctor, what is it Am I pregnant How is the child"

The imperial physician withdrew his hand, not quite sure himself. Meeting her urgent gaze, he replied: "It's still early in the month, I can't tell for sure just by taking your pulse. Let me feel your pulse again after some time has passed."

Li Wan'er wanted a definite answer and then asked, "Am I pregnant"

The imperial physician replied, “According to your condition, Madam, experiencing nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, and missed menstruation are all symptoms of pregnancy. To avoid any accidents, Madam, you should be extra careful with your health recently, avoiding cold foods. Also, please abstain from sexual intercourse to prevent miscarriage in case the fetus is not firmly secured.”

Upon hearing this, Li Wan'er's heart sank with relief. If the imperial physician could give such instructions, then there was a 90% chance she was pregnant. It was just that the pregnancy was still very early.

After the imperial physician left, Hong Ling said, "Auntie, you didn't eat any of it either. If those dishes don't suit your taste, I can go to the small kitchen and make something else for you You have a little one in your belly, you mustn't go hungry."

Li Wan'er was also afraid of starving the child in her belly. Since it took a while to cook new dishes, she said: "Heat up that plate of fresh radish stir-fried with meat slices and soup, as well as some rice. I won't eat the fish, lest the smell make me nauseous again. You heat it up and share it."

Hongling obeyed and withdrew.

In just one afternoon, all the maidservants at Qingyuxuan knew that the prince's concubine, Li, was pregnant.

When Gu Xiuming arrived, he found the servants in the courtyard all smiling. He was puzzled and curious, so he asked Hongling: "What's going on What's so happy about"

Hongling didn't say it directly, only saying: "The slave girl congratulates the young master, and wishes the young master happiness."

Gu Xiuming was stunned. He'd been unlucky lately, with every girl he had his eye on ignoring him. He was even considering going in a different direction when suddenly he heard this. Confused, he asked, "Where does the joy come from"

Hong Ling smiled and said, "Young Master, this matter is best left for your aunt to tell you. If I speak of it first, your aunt will likely be unhappy."

This statement piqued Gu Xiuming's curiosity even more, so he went into the house to look for Li Wan'er.

When Li Wan'er saw him return, she hurriedly got up to greet him, saying in a bright voice: "Xiu Ming gege, you're back!" As she spoke, she gently brushed the snow off his shoulders.

Gu Xiuming found her gentle and considerate nature very endearing. He smiled and nodded, pulling her down to sit beside him, and voiced the question that had been lingering in his mind: "After I returned, everyone seemed really happy. What happened"

Li Wan'er smiled and said, "Brother Xiuming, guess

Seeing her radiant smile, Gu Xiuming also cooperated by thinking for a while. After a long time, he couldn't think of anything that would make her so happy. He said softly: "Wan'er, you make this hard to guess. Give me a hint."

Li Wan'er also gave a hint: "It's related to us."

Gu Xiuming guessed several answers, but they were all denied. He couldn't help feeling a little discouraged and didn't want to guess anymore. He said, "I can't guess it, Wan'er, just tell me directly, okay"

Li Wan'er snuggled into his arms, smiling sweetly, her voice laced with amusement: "Xiu Ming gege, I'm pregnant. We're finally going to be parents!"ed away, there was little contact afterwards.Du's wife was related to her mother-in-law through their mothers being sisters. When they were alive, people would have known about the familial connection...