The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

"I understand, and I will never forget the prince's kindness." Ning Xuzhi said solemnly.

At this time, Li Yueran spoke.

"My dear, during the time you were away from home, my parents looked forward to your return every day. Now that you are finally back, I feel relieved."

Ning Xuzhi held Li Yueran's hand affectionately.

"I'm sorry for making you suffer. I will always be by your side from now on."

Duke Ningguo smiled with relief as he looked at the loving couple.

"Xuzhi, you're married now and about to become a father. The burden on your shoulders is even heavier. You need to be more prudent in your actions from now on."

Ning Xuzhi nodded in response.

"A father teaches, a son remembers."

Everyone chatted about family matters for a while.

The Duke's wife stood up and drove them away.

"Okay, Xuzhi just came back, let's go back to the room to wash off the dust and chat with Ran'er!"

Duke Ningguo also waved his hand.

"Go down and rest! Now that you've seen people, I'll be relieved."

Ning Xuzhi and Li Yueran looked at each other, bowed to their parents and said goodbye, then left together.

Return to the couple's yard.

Li Yueran held her pregnant belly and ordered the servants in the mansion to prepare all the necessary items for the prince's bath.

Ning Xuzhi looked at her pregnant and still taking care of him, and his love for her grew stronger.

Gently embrace Li Yueran in his arms.

"These days, you've been working hard to take care of the household affairs and take care of the baby in your belly."

Ning Xuzhi was filled with heartache.

Li Yueran smiled slightly.

"These are all my responsibilities. I am not tired. Now that you are back, no matter how busy I am, I am filled with joy."

The servant came to report.

"Master, Madam, everything is ready in the bathroom."

Li Yueran took Ning Xuzhi's hand and walked towards the bathroom.

"Let me rub my husband's back!"

Ning Xuzhi blushed suddenly.

"Ran'er, you are pregnant, so there are many inconveniences."

Li Yueran stopped and blinked her eyes. She wanted to talk to her husband while rubbing his back.

Her husband's words made her feel uneasy.

"My dear husband, how about I ask Aunt Fang to come and help you bathe?"

Ning Xuzhi hurriedly grabbed Li Yueran's hand.

"Ran'er, please don't misunderstand me. I'm just worried that you'll get tired. So, please accompany me to take a bath!"

Li Yueran then smiled, feeling both sweet and bitter in her heart.

She was naturally happy that her husband had returned, but she also had to face the fact that he had a concubine.

She is pregnant now, and it would be a shame to leave her husband alone in the room to serve him.

Whenever she faced this situation, she would envy Xu Keke so much for his handkerchief.

Sister Ke is the most fortunate. Even a powerful person like the Regent can be willing to stay alone for her...

While they were thinking, the two of them had already walked into the bathroom together.

The room was steaming hot. Ning Xuzhi undressed and slowly walked into the bathtub.

Looking at his muscular body, Li Yueran became even more conflicted.

This is the man she loves wholeheartedly. When he is not around, Li Yueran can wait endlessly.

But if he came back and got into another woman's bed, Li Yueran felt that it might be even more uncomfortable.

Alas! But my sister is right. When I consider the overall situation, I lose myself. Only I know the bitterness of this.

Li Yueran picked up the towel and gently rubbed Ning Xuzhi's back. The two whispered to each other about the little things that happened after they separated.

"Husband, has the journey been smooth?"

Li Yueran asked.

Ning Xuzhi tilted his head slightly, closed his eyes and enjoyed his wife's care.

"It's going pretty smoothly, but the journey is long and I'm worried about my family."

Li Yueran pursed her lips and smiled slightly.

"I am at home, always looking forward to my husband's return.

By the way, my friend Princess Sheng opened a ladies’ club.

But my sister wrote to me and invited me to go and have a look, but I’m pregnant and have never been there before.

I heard that many ladies are very impressed with the ladies' club."

"Women's Club? Hearing the name, it's not convenient for your husband to accompany you there.

If Ran'er wants to go, she can take her maid with her to play.

You and Princess Sheng are close friends, but you can't let your friendship diminish just because you marry me."

Li Yueran responded softly.

"I know what I know, my husband, don't worry.

Speaking of which, Princess Sheng is truly courageous. This ladies' club not only allows ladies to gather and chat, but also offers all sorts of novelties and fun activities."

Ning Xuzhi chuckled.

"Princess Sheng is already unique for being favored by the Prince Regent, so it's no surprise that she could come up with such an idea."

Li Yueran continued to rub Ning Xuzhi's back.

"I heard that there are special masters in that club who teach music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and many ladies have learned new skills there."

Ning Xuzhi turned around and held Li Yueran's hand.

"If Ran'er is interested, you can learn it after you give birth to your child."

Li Yueran nodded, "Okay, then I'll look forward to it."

After bathing, they returned to the bedroom.

Li Yueran leaned in Ning Xuzhi's arms, pretending to have forgotten to remind him to leave. Even though she was pregnant, she was still Ning Xuzhi's wife. Her husband had just returned, so it was only right for him to accompany her, the wife, right?

"My dear, now that you have returned to the capital, has the Regent arranged any new tasks for you?"

Ning Xuzhi stroked her hair gently.

"The prince has given me special permission to spend more time with you and the child. You don't have to worry for now."

Li Yueran said, "That's good."

But I was thinking in my heart that you were busy outside, and as long as there was no danger, I would feel more at ease.

......

Each tea room in the ladies' club is an independent room.

Xu Keke was chatting with Princess Fu at this time.

Speaking of Princess Fu, Xu Keke and she recently worked together to renovate the club, which has led to more contact between the sisters-in-law.

I didn’t expect that the Princess of Fu is quite talkative.

"Sister Princess Sheng, as daughters-in-law of the royal family, we cannot share some of our sufferings with outsiders.

Among these royal palaces, only your sister's Prince Sheng's Palace is the quietest.

The Regent only has you as his princess consort, and now you also have a little prince.

The Grand Empress Dowager also likes you, so she won't give the Prince Regent any concubines to cause you any trouble."

Xu Ke's eyes gleamed with gossip.

Oh, it’s been a long time since I gave anyone psychological counseling, so naturally there’s no gossip to listen to.

She had a gentle smile and her words were full of persuasion.

"Why do you say that, Princess Fu? Could it be that there's another concubine in Prince Fu's mansion that's bothering you?"

Princess Fu sighed, feeling quite upset.

"It's okay if she's a concubine, but I've been fighting against all those concubines over the years, and I've always gotten stronger when I'm facing a stronger opponent.

After all, she is the prince's principal wife. No matter how young and beautiful they are, their status in the palace cannot surpass mine."

Xu Keke is still wondering why you are sighing. Are you extremely lonely?

Then I heard Princess Fu say again.

"But this time, it's actually a man. How can I, the mistress of Prince Fu's Mansion, feel?"

"Man? Sister, are you saying that Prince Fu's... preferences have changed?"

Xu Ke pricked up his curious ears and moved a little closer to Princess Fu.