Jiang Changning became pregnant with her third child when Xiao Yubai was almost two years old, but this birth was not as easy as the previous two.
When she was pregnant with Xiao Ming'er and Xiao Bai'er, she did not have any vomiting during pregnancy and she ate everything with relish. Even the concubine said, "The child is very caring."
But now, ever since she was diagnosed with pregnancy, she has been vomiting everything she eats. She is also very sensitive to smells. If she smells the slightest unpleasant smell, she will feel nauseous and vomit all over the place.
Her belly didn't get much bigger, but she lost a lot of weight.
Prince Jin looked very worried and was considering whether he should give up the child.
Jiang Changning was very happy, "The reaction is different. This time it must be my daughter. She is a delicate girl, so she is torturing me like this."
The Jin Wang Mansion was very careful for her pregnancy. The Concubine Dowager even ordered everyone in the mansion not to use perfume, burn incense, eat strong-smelling food, or...
"This is too much." Jiang Changning said.
"But, it should be so. Okay, don't worry about it and listen to your mother." Prince Jin touched her slightly bulging belly, "Good boy, be good and don't bother your mother."
Jiang Changning glanced at him sideways. His daughter hadn't even been born yet, but he was already treating her differently. The son was a bad boy, and the daughter was a good child.
But this good boy is not well-behaved at all. Jiang Changning vomits all day long.
The King of Jin called Dr. Liu, who was good at obstetrics, and said, "Prescribe a prescription so that the princess can stop vomiting like this. If she continues to vomit like this, her body will not be able to bear it."
Doctor Liu was embarrassed, "Your Majesty, medicine is poisonous. The princess is pregnant, so I cannot prescribe this medicine."
Prince Jin's face darkened and his majestic aura grew stronger. Over the past two years, the struggle between him and Prince Qing in the court had become increasingly intense. Imperial Physician Liu was trembling with fear and could not speak.
Jiang Changning pulled his sleeve and said, "Your Highness, what Lord Liu said makes sense. Morning sickness is a normal physiological reaction for pregnant women. There is no medicine that can stop vomiting."
The King of Jin's expression finally eased, "Is there no way at all?"
Doctor Liu stammered and replied, "The sour plums I pickled may provide some relief."
As he said this, he took out a small jar of pickled plums from the medicine box and handed it to Xiulan.
"Thank you, Lord Liu." Jiang Changning said politely.
"I don't deserve it. I don't deserve it." Doctor Liu said fearfully.
Doctor Liu also specifically explained, "Princess, these plums are pickled after all, not as good as fresh plums, so you shouldn't eat too much. When you really want to vomit, you can put one in your mouth to relieve the pain."
"Thank you Lord Liu for the reminder. I understand." Jiang Changning said with a smile.
The King of Jin did not give the small jar of sour plums to Jiang Changning immediately. Instead, he asked Doctor Xue and several of his trusted aides who were knowledgeable in medicine to check it and confirm that the pregnant woman could eat it before giving it to Jiang Changning.
That day, the King of Jin came back early again and asked as soon as he entered the house, "How are you today?"
"Very good, I'm eating egg custard." Jiang Changning suffered from severe morning sickness and could only eat small meals frequently. This way she could absorb some nutrition, which would be good for both her and the baby.
"As long as you can eat it." Prince Jin said with a smile.
Jiang Changning smiled and said, "Thanks to these sour plums."
Prince Jin reached out and touched her belly. "Princess, they say sour boys and spicy girls. You like sour food, so I'm afraid this baby will be a son."
"Nonsense, this baby is definitely a girl." Jiang Changning pushed the small plate of sour plums aside and said, "I don't like sour food, I like spicy food."
Can you still deceive yourself like this just to have a daughter
"It doesn't matter whether it's a boy or a girl." Prince Jin was really worried that the greater Jiang Changning's hopes, the greater his disappointment would be.
Jiang Changning stared at Prince Jin, "Did the imperial physician tell you that I'm pregnant with a son?"
"The doctor didn't say anything, and I didn't ask. Didn't you forbid me to ask?"
Jiang Changning asked doubtfully, "You really didn't ask?"
"Do you want to swear?" King Jin asked with a smile.
"No, I don't believe in oaths."
"Why don't you believe it?" King Jin asked curiously.
Jiang Changning chuckled and said, "Words are not enough."
At this time, the voices of Xiao Ming and his brother were heard outside the house. Jiang Changning did not answer King Jin's question, but looked at the door with a smile.
Xiao Ming came in with his younger brother Xiao Bai. Xiao Ming looked like Prince Jin, even his figure was similar. The six-year-old boy was taller than his peers.
Wearing a silver-white brocade robe with dark patterns, one can already imagine how elegant he will be when he grows up.
He bowed to his parents as usual, "I pay my respects to my father, the king, and to my mother, the consort."
Xiaobai also tried to salute like his brother, but because he was younger, his movements were not as neat and graceful as his brother's. However, he was also cute and adorable.
"Good boy." Jiang Changning called Xiaobai to his side, and King Jin bent down and carried his youngest son onto the kang.
"You sit down too." Prince Jin was a strict father in front of his son.
After Xiao Ming sat down on the chair, without waiting for King Jin to ask, he took the initiative to say: "My classmate came to Beijing, and I was given a day off by you to show my hospitality."
"Has your teacher been teaching the Four Books these days?"
"Yes, father."
King Jin asked Xiao Ming to recite the Four Books, while Jiang Changning asked his youngest son, "What did Xiao Bai do with his brother?"
"My brother took me to see the chicks, ducklings, puppies and kittens." Xiaobai said in a baby voice.
"Does Xiaobai like chicks, ducks and puppies?"
"I like it." Xiaobai said loudly.
Everyone was having fun at Prince Jin's Mansion, but there was chaos at Prince Yu's Mansion.
Prince Yu now has three children, two sons and one daughter. These three children have three biological mothers. The eldest daughter was born to Zhao Xifang, and the eldest son was born to Fang Youting, the concubine.
The little son who just turned one month old was born to his favorite concubine Yu Jiaolan. Fang Youting was appointed as a concubine after giving birth to a son. Yu Mingzhu also gave birth to a son, so should she also be appointed as a concubine
A prince has only one principal wife and two concubines on both sides, and all the positions are occupied. Prince Yu is not very happy about this, as it is not convenient for him to use the position of concubine to win people over.
Yu Jiaolan did not fight with Prince Yu, it was Zhao Xifang who went to Prince Yu and said, "Yu also gave birth to a son. Shouldn't Your Majesty submit a memorial to ask for her to be made a concubine?"
"No title requested." Prince Yu said in a deep voice.
"Your Highness, this is inappropriate, isn't it? They are both your women, and both gave birth to your sons. One asked for a title, and the other didn't. I feel sorry for Yu."
Prince Yu stared at her and said, "You treat Yu Shi differently."
Zhao Xifang said calmly, "Yu respects me as the principal wife. She comes to visit me every morning and evening without fail. She never makes trouble or asks me for anything. I think she is an honest person, so of course I have to protect her."
She was so frank that Prince Yu's suspicion was dispelled. "Although they both gave birth to sons, one is the eldest son and the other is the second son. There is a difference. Fang can ask for a title, but Yu can't."
After a pause, he continued, "If you give birth to a son, you should ask for a title. Two concubines are not enough."
Zhao Xifang remained calm, and when she met Yu Jiaolan the next day, she said, "Fang gave birth to the eldest son, so his status is different."
"What's the difference? They are all bastards." Yu Jiaolan said dissatisfiedly.
"Don't worry, I will fight for it for you." Zhao Xifang comforted her.
"I'm relying on you, Princess." Yu Jiaolan knelt down and said.
Zhao Xifang smiled, "When you get better, I will let the prince visit your courtyard more often."
"Thank you, Princess." Yu Jiaolan was even happier.
Zhao Xifang's eyes flickered. "You just came out of confinement. Don't stand for too long. Go back and rest."
Yu Guerlan bowed and walked out.
(End of this chapter)