Marry a Duke

In the last month before delivery, Fu Ran's belly became bigger, but her limbs were still slender. She did not eat too much and was restrained in every meal.

But she couldn't stand being hungry, so she still had to replenish the nutrients she needed.

During this period of time, she stayed in the mansion all day long. Although she did not ask about what was happening outside, she could hear some rumors.

I heard that the Duke of England’s two sons were found, but unfortunately, one of them was disabled.

After *** captured the two illegitimate sons of the Duke of England, they tortured them severely. One of them was completely cut off from having any offspring, and the other was treated in time. Otherwise, even if the Duke of England had saved his two sons, it would have been useless.

***'s methods are cruel and will definitely not let the British prince have an easy time.

The Duke of England hated *** so much that he tried to divorce her several times, but *** disagreed and wanted to make his life miserable.

As long as *** doesn't give in, the emperor will naturally stand on ***'s side.

I heard that the Duke of England's mansion is now vacant, and the Duke of England has moved to another place with his two illegitimate sons.

*** hates betrayal by others, especially the Duke of England, who is his bedmate.

She was always making trouble for the Duke of England, which left Wei Xuan with a lot of free time.

"Madam, please rest for a while before leaving." Yu Di had just asked someone to take away the breakfast when she saw Fu Ran walking in the yard, accompanied by a midwife.

The two midwives invited by Wei Xuan have now moved into Chaoguangyuan.

Fu Ran knew that Wei Xuan liked quietness, and there had not been many people taking care of her in Chaoguangyuan before. Her belly was getting bigger and bigger, and she might give birth at any time, so it would be safer for the midwife to stay with her.

She mentioned that she wanted to move to Xingyuan and take her midwife with her.

Rejected by Wei Xuan.

She didn't know why Wei Xuan didn't let her move there. He even agreed to let the midwife live in Chaoguangyuan, and the two of them took turns staying with Fu Ran.

Fu Ran has been feeling a little worried and sad recently. She looked at her belly which was as big as a balloon. She had clearly been trying to control it and was paying attention to it, but why was her belly still so big?

She eats very light food, without much oil or fat.

The two midwives also praised her for her good health and good pregnancy.

She was afraid of death and of having two lives lost.

She really didn't trust the technology of this era. If she had a difficult labor, she wouldn't be able to give birth to the baby herself and would have to have a caesarean section.

If it involved a caesarean section, she would have died.

"It's okay, I'll just walk in the yard, it won't be a problem." Fu Ran tried hard to improve her physical fitness, but it was not easy. The bigger her belly was, the easier it was for her to get tired.

When people are tired, they feel bad.

She wished she could beat and scold Wei Xuan as well.

They are clearly two people's child, so why is she the only one who has to endure all this suffering, torture and anxiety?

While walking, I ran into Wei Xuan coming back from outside.

Dressed in an official uniform, he had an elegant and noble temperament, a tall and straight figure, and a waist...

He had broad shoulders and a thin waist. Thinking of his own round waist, Fu Ran tried his best to swallow it down.

She walked right past Wei Xuan.

Instead, Yu Di and the midwife beside her greeted Wei Xuan.

Yudi was also shocked. How come the lady acted as if she didn't see the Duke when she saw him? She didn't even say hello. The Duke would blame her later.

"Madam..." Yudi didn't dare to speak loudly.

Wei Xuan frowned slightly and watched her walk past him step by step.

Every time she saw him in the past, she would call him Duke.

Now, her figure is getting more and more bloated.

When she walked, she looked like a waddling duck, but her back was straight and her face was tense.

Wei Xuan thought for a moment and asked Gao Mian to call Xiao Ningzi.

"Master, what do you want me to do for you?" Xiao Ningzi asked.

Wei Xuan changed into casual clothes.

"What happened in Chaoguangyuan today?"

Xiao Ningzi thought about it again and again and shook his head.

"Nothing happened, as usual."

Then why did Fu Ran's attitude change so drastically?

He has only been away from home for two days.

"What happened in the hospital these two days?"

Xiao Ningzi responded by telling everyone what had happened in the past two days, and it was exactly the same as usual.

"Did Doctor Ji come over to take my pulse?"

"Every day."

"Please invite Doctor Ji over."

After a while, Doctor Ji was invited over. In the Wei Mansion, in addition to Doctor Ji, Wei Xuan had found another imperial physician who was proficient in pediatrics a few days ago.

He now lives in the mansion, but Doctor Ji is still the main doctor who takes his pulse on weekdays.

"How is Madam's pulse these days? Is the baby in your belly doing well?"

"My Lord, Madam's pulse is normal, and the fetus is fine, but..." Doctor Ji hesitated for a moment.

Wei Xuan narrowed his eyes and looked at Doctor Ji with a stern look without anger.

"What can't you just say?"

"Madam has been in a bad mood recently. She is worried that her belly is too big and she will have a difficult delivery." Doctor Ji also reminded that pregnant women do not need to worry too much, as it is not good for their health.

But the lady didn't listen, she said it was not something she could control.

She refused to take medicine easily, so Doctor Ji was helpless.

Wei Xuan thought about her back when he saw her just now. Her belly was indeed a little bigger, but wasn’t it the same for other pregnant women?

"Is there a solution?"

"Madam, this is because she has good absorption. Everything she eats is supplemented by the fetus. Madam herself has not gained much weight. Madam originally planned to go on a diet, but she can't stand being hungry. If she doesn't eat, the baby in her belly will still have to eat."

Once you go on a diet and your physical fitness cannot keep up, and you give birth prematurely, it will not be worth it.

Wei Xuan asked a few more questions and then asked Doctor Ji to leave.

He had just returned from outside. Fu Ran's mood had changed in the past few days and it was rare to see a smile on his face.

When she saw him returning home just now, she didn't even look at him straight in the eye.

Wei Xuan suppressed the discomfort rising in his heart.

When it was almost dark, Wei Xuan returned from Qingfuyuan and arrived at Furan's gate.

Fu Ran was bathing, Qiao'er was guarding the door, and Yu Di was waiting inside.

If it were before, she would not have asked Yu Di to serve her when she took a bath, which was such a private matter. She could do it by herself.

But now, she is extremely careful because her belly is so big that she cannot afford any accidents.

If you accidentally slip or fall, it will definitely cause premature birth.

To her, premature birth was no different from premature death.

"Master." There was a flash of surprise in Qiao'er's eyes. She didn't expect that the Duke would come over on his own initiative.

Wei Xuan put his hands behind his back and glanced at the closed door.

"Is the lady asleep?"

"No, Madam is bathing inside." Qiao'er replied, "Please let me report to Madam."

Wei Xuan nodded.

Qiao'er pushed the door open and reported to Fu Ran through the screen.

"Madam, the Duke is here."

Fu Ran was soaking in the bath and feeling drowsy, his mind wasn't quite clear. When he heard it was Wei Xuan, his anger immediately flared up.

Both he and she were victims.

She now has to live in fear day and night, while he stays out of it.

"Let him go back. I don't want to see him before the birth. I don't want to see him. I'm afraid I will lose control and hit him."