"Madam's pregnancy is very good. Fortunately, the fetus is in the back, otherwise the belly will be bigger."
Mother Xu's skill in touching the fetus is very good. Every few days, she will come to Xiaohua to touch the fetal position.
In the past few days when she came to King Jing's Mansion, she had almost figured out some of the situation, and knew that although this Madam Hua was not a high-ranking man, she was the number one person in the mansion. In the eyes of ordinary people, the princess and His Royal Highness are husband and wife, but Madam Hua and His Royal Highness King Jing are like husband and wife on weekdays.
Mother Xu often hangs out with big and rich families, so she naturally knows what is good, so when she can appear in front of Xiaohua every few days, she will try her best to please her. Mother Xu thought that she was restricted from appearing in front of the lady at will. It was the old lady surnamed He who did it. Seeing her ability, she wanted to exclude her.
As everyone knows, Jingwang's mansion has always been very strict against 'foreigners'. There is no need for Fushun to explain it specially, it will be like this when everyone below joins forces. However, Fushun also explained it. After all, it is better to be cautious.
Of course, Xiaohua could see that Xu's mother was ingratiating. This old woman had a round face, a tall head, a smile on her face, and she spoke crisply and cheerfully, and she looked quite cheerful when she dressed, so she didn't find it annoying.
"Mother Xu's hands are really powerful, just touch it twice and you'll know." Xiaohua Ren Lixiang put on her clothes and said to Mama Xu who was standing beside her.
"Mrs. Xie's compliment, this is the bowl of rice that the women eat, and they can't stand without the backing of craftsmanship."
Seeing that Mama Xu couldn't hide her pride, Lilac said with a chuckle, "Then our wife will give birth to Mama Xu. When it's done, our Highness will be rewarded."
"that's for sure."
Ding Lan took Xu's mother down, and Lilac helped Xiaohua to sit down on the kang, and said, "This Xu's mother is also a wonderful person, I always feel that she is not allowed to appear in front of the lady because He is ostracizing her to wear small shoes for her. ."
"It's a cheerful person, and it's not annoying. It's inevitable to be a little careful. Let Ding Lan find someone to take care of her, but don't let her think about it anymore. We don't need to put her shoes on in front of me." Saying that, Xiao Hua couldn't help but chuckle.
"Yes."
Xiao Xiazi came in to report, and His Highness came back.
Xiaohua was overjoyed and hurriedly urged Lilac to cut her hair and put her shoes on.
Before she could get off the ground, King Jing stepped in.
I haven't seen him for more than ten days, and it feels like a lifetime, especially since I'm used to sharing the same bed with him every day, and I have some insomnia at night. Originally, I couldn't sleep well at night, and when I was able to sleep, I also had insomnia. Xiaohua has really been thinking about King Jing so much these days.
When he saw him back, the familiar eyebrows and indifferent face, Xiaohua's eye circles couldn't help but turn red.
"Your Highness..."
"You sit."
After King Jing said this, he went into the inner room to bathe and change. When he came out again, he changed into his blue homely clothes, and his waist-length hair was half-draped and dripping with water. The eyebrows are like ink and wash, and they are indifferent.
Xiaohua was almost insane, and didn't react until King Jing sat across from her. She took the cotton handkerchief and wanted to dry King Jing's head, but King Jing refused, but let Xiao Xiazi wipe the cotton handkerchief behind her.
"I thought it would take two days for His Highness to return."
"When you're done, go back."
"Is Your Highness hungry? Do you want to use something?"
King Jing shook his head. He usually didn't eat anything until it was time to eat.
The servants all went down, and there were only two people left in the room. Xiaohua wanted to snuggle up to King Jing's side, but unfortunately, her stomach was too big and she didn't have the flexibility she used to have, which made it difficult for her to move. Fortunately, King Jing now has good eyesight, so he hugged her.
She blushed and was embarrassed to grab his hand, "I'm dead clumsy now."
He touched her face, "it'll be fine in the future."
Is this comforting her
"It doesn't look good either."
"The Lone King feels good."
Having said this, all the inappropriate things that Xiaohua had buried in her heart recently were gone.
How could she not mind? She was originally a young girl, but suddenly she became a big-bellied woman. Her pretty face was gone, and her slender figure was gone. Although she always behaved normally, she was actually a little worried. of. It's just that these worries are always eased by King Jing's actions.
These days when King Jing is not around, she occasionally looks in the mirror, but she can't believe that the person in the mirror is her, and her whole body is deformed.
Mammy He comforted her and said that it was like this when the month was old, so she could only tell herself to live a while longer.
But others say how to compare with him, as long as he doesn't dislike her.
Xiaohua murmured, "Your Highness is so kind."
***
After dinner in the evening, King Jing accompanied Xiaohua to the activity, and the two rested.
After lying down, the two talked for a while without a word, most of which were said by Xiaohua, and King Jing listened. What Xiaohua said were also trivial things in her daily life. Although King Jing didn't answer, he would occasionally hum to indicate that he was listening.
King Jing has been able to hold out until this time, which is already very powerful. He rushed back overnight on a horse, and he was already tired.
Xiaohua said two more words, seeing that the breathing of the person beside him became calm, and she could already tell the state of his deep sleep after sharing the same bed these days. So he fell silent and closed his eyes.
In the middle of the night, Xiaohua woke up.
was woken up by hunger.
She has been very hungry these days, and she wants to eat all the time, but unfortunately the meal has been controlled by Mamma He and Mamma Xu. Not only the timing and quantification, but also the menu. Mother Xu has always liked to fight with Mammy He in the ring, but this time she didn't say anything, but completely agreed.
All three of Lilac have never given birth, so they have to listen to 'experienced', so Xiaohua is a tragedy. A few days ago, Lilac occasionally gave her some snacks, and now even this benefit is gone.
The more I think about it, the more I get hungry, the more I get hungry, the more I think about it, and thinking about Xiaohua brings tears to my eyes.
The closer she gets to giving birth, the more pressure she has on her. She's not a fool, so how could she not see the seriousness of Mammy He and others.
It's just that they didn't let her know, so she pretended she didn't understand, and let her eat, drink, and walk well.
Don't be lazy, don't discount... But sometimes I feel really hard...
The person was suddenly hugged, "What's wrong?"
Since Xiaohua became pregnant, there will be a lamp in the bedroom. King Jing wakes up when he faintly hears the sound of sobbing, and when he opens his eyes, he sees the tears of the people beside him.
"I'm hungry."
When King Jing heard this, he let go of his hand to lift the tent, but was pulled back.
"can not eat."
As soon as these words were said, another line of sad tears flowed down. King Jing was not insisting on calling someone, but turned around and surrounded her silently.
Why can't eat, both of them understand.
King Jing also understands.
Because he had known the situation before, knew that she was working hard, and knew everything, but seeing her pitiful appearance of crying out for hunger with tears in her eyes, but calling him pitiful, King Jing's heart felt as if someone was holding him tightly.
"Come on, it'll be fine in a while."
"Um."
After grinding for a while like this, Xiaohua felt that she was not so hungry anymore.
"Go to sleep, Your Highness, it's all my fault."
Having said that, Xiaohua fell asleep, but King Jing never slept. The next day, when it was time for Mammy He to decide, breakfast was placed in front of Xiaohua who had just woken up.
Let alone three years of pregnancy, Xiaohua's face immediately lit up when she saw the hot breakfast that seemed to be very delicious.
"Lilac, you really won my heart."
Lilac smiled and said: "Madam, this is not arranged by slaves, His Highness has ordered it a long time ago."
Xiaohua's surprised eyes met King Shangjing's calm face, vaguely seeming to see a suspicious red color on his face.
She lowered her head halfway, pretending to eat, but the tears in her eyes kept rolling in her eyes.
***
When Xiaohua entered the ninth month of pregnancy, everything was arranged in advance.
The mother-in-law who delivered the deliveries included Mother Xu, and Fushun also found two more to come in. The nanny was also found, and she was brought into the house as soon as she gave birth, and the delivery room began to be arranged.
The east wing of the west courtyard was set up as a delivery room, and everything that should be used was picked up first-class.
After finishing the arrangement, Mother Xu proposed to add some other things. Fu Shun asked carefully, and finally, after the consultation of the two, they also changed the bed in the delivery room.
Daxi Dynasty mainly used canopy beds and step beds, but this bed was much lower, with a circle of steps like steps around it, and unlike the step beds, there were doors and bars, and the surrounding area was not covered. bar. The side was surrounded by heavy curtains, but above the bed were several more cantilever beams of different heights.
When Mammy He came to see it, she was full of doubts.
"What is this?"
She touched the wooden sticks and various cotton ropes hanging above the bed. These things were of different heights. Some people could hold them upright, while others were much lower.
Xu's mother smiled proudly, "The things that Madam will use when giving birth."
"These are for production use?"
"Why, haven't seen it before, it will open your eyes when the time comes."
Madam He laughed a little and said, "Okay."
Xu's mother looked at her in surprise. This old woman has always had a lot of opinions. She would refute anything she brought up. She was obviously serving as a maid, but the old woman in the kitchen dominated. I didn't expect that this time it was So refreshing.
However, Mama Xu also knows the background of Mammy He. The mama in the palace has served His Royal Highness King Jing since she was a child, and she is a respectable person in the palace, so she usually doesn't carry it with her.
There are some resentments, but Xu's mother also knows who can't be provoked.
How could Aunt He not understand what this Madam Xu was thinking, and said, "As long as it is beneficial to Madam's production, I will never object. In the past, I objected because the method you proposed was not applicable to the palace. I believe in your ability, so Then it's up to you."
Upon hearing this, Mother Xu immediately laughed, "That's for sure."
Seeing Mama He admits that she is good, the usual little contradictions were immediately thrown behind the back of the head by Mother Xu. The two checked the room and discussed what to add.
But Mammy He secretly thought, this old woman is too shallow, so just coax her. She doesn't ask for anything now, but only for the wife to give birth safely. She has done her best, and Madam has done her best. I just hope that everything will go well by then.
The closer to the production day, the more nervous the upper and lower west courtyards are. Even King Jing is rarely busy with official business these days, but instead spends most of his time staying in the west courtyard to accompany Xiaohua.
"Your Highness, you really don't have to worry about me, it's good to have Mammy He and the others with you."
"It's okay, nothing has happened recently."
"Really?"
King Jing nodded, there was nothing wrong, because everything was assigned to the next place by him, and the mansion was handed over to Chang Shun and Mr. Huang, and the outsiders also performed their own duties.
In fact, don't say that they are nervous, he is also very nervous, especially about the difficulty of having twins...
He touched the hair of the person beside him with one hand, while the other hand was clenched into a fist.