The Marquise: I Earn My Own Worship

"Don't cry, don't cry, this is a happy occasion, why are you crying?"

Song Shengfu wiped Duan Jingyi's tears with a handkerchief and patted her body.

"Yes, Jingyi, don't cry. You are in confinement after childbirth. Crying too much is bad for your eyes."

Although Song Shengfu did not like the ancient obsession with giving birth to a son, this was the way things were in this era. Fortunately, although most aristocratic families needed men to inherit the family business, they also valued the women in the family. At least they could live a happier life in the boudoir.

"I am very happy to have a brother."

Duan Jingyi only looked at the pink little person in her arms, her heart and eyes were full of him. She had been waiting for this child for more than ten years, and finally he came to her.

Now she finally understood how her elder sister-in-law felt when she had Kang Ge'er. It was a feeling that was sweet yet sour, and also a bit bitter.

Duan Jingyi looked at Huaifu with a motherly love for him, and also a bit of relief. She was relieved that he was a boy, otherwise she was afraid that Yujie'er and Tiaojie'er would have a hard time in the future.

Now that the three of them have someone to rely on, Duan Jingyi hugged the child in her arms even tighter. She will definitely hold on to everything she has.

Song Shengfu had not been there for a while when she heard that Duan Jing'an had arrived and the child was taken away.

"Mother, I didn't expect that the recipe you mentioned earlier would really work."

At this time, Mrs. Huang, Huang Jingtong and others had gone out to receive the relatives who had visited early in the morning, leaving only Song Shengfu and Lu in the room.

"This is also God's choice. Now that you have a boy by your side, it can be considered a complete success."

"Yes, second sister, now that you have achieved your wish, don't forget my red seal."

Seeing tears in Duan Jingyi's eyes, Mrs. Lu deliberately made a joke.

As expected, Duan Jingyi, upon hearing this, remembered her previous promise and said with a smile, "I will definitely not forget the red envelope and red eggs from my sister-in-law. I will let you eat as much as you want when the time comes."

Mrs. Lu pretended to pat her chest and said, "Then I will be in for a treat."

When Duan Jingyi showed signs of tiredness, Song Shengfu and Lu were ready to go back home, and Duan Jingyi was reluctant to let them go.

"Have a good rest. Mother will come to see you in a few days."

Song Shengfu felt a little sad when she saw this scene. In her previous life, women in her era would have their natal family members by their side during confinement. Such a common thing has become extremely difficult here.

"Okay, mother, sister-in-law, take care."

Lu helped Song Shengfu out, and Duan Jingyi just kept looking at them until the figures disappeared.

"Madam, you've been tired all night. You should have a good rest now."

Lanxiang, the personal maid, came forward and helped Duan Jingyi lie down. Duan Jingyi reluctantly withdrew her gaze and said to Lanxiang:

"Go and bring my brother over here. I want to take another look."

Lan Zhi turned around and hugged Huaifu. Duan Jingyi lay there, looking at the child beside her, and smiled with some satisfaction.

"Where are the two sisters? Were you scared last night?"

"Mother He went to my sister's yard, Madam, don't worry."

After hearing this, Duan Jingyi fell asleep peacefully. Lanxiang and Lanzhi and the others retreated.

After Song Shengfu left the Left Prime Minister's Mansion, she saw Duan Jing'an waiting by the carriage, and they returned to Duan Bo's Mansion together.

After Duan Jing'an sent his mother back, he went to Cheng Xi's yard. He had originally made an appointment with him to visit the Cheng family today.

After Duan Jing'an came to the Duan Mansion from Cheng Xi, he found that Cheng Xi's talent and knowledge far surpassed his own. He bluntly said that if it weren't for his health, he would definitely have been in the top class this year.

I had always had a pleasant conversation with him, and the two of us had many common academic topics, so we had long since become close friends.

Whether it is for personal reasons or other considerations, Duan Jing'an must establish a good relationship with Cheng Xi.

If Cheng Xi had the opportunity to gain power, he would surely soar to great heights.

When we arrived at the outer city, the Cheng family had received the news yesterday and were waiting at the door early.

"Strange, why hasn't Brother Xi come yet? Didn't the Fourth Master from Duan Bo's Mansion say he would be coming too? Why hasn't he arrived yet at this hour?"

Wang was holding the heater prepared by the servants and muttering at the door.

Cheng Fu stretched his neck to look towards the intersection. When he heard Wang's words, he said without turning his head:

"I guess something delayed him."

Wang quietly glanced at the two elders of the Cheng family and poked Cheng Fu's back with her finger. Cheng Fu felt a little itchy and scratched it twice.

Seeing that Cheng Fu ignored her, Wang poked him twice, and Cheng Fu twisted his body twice.

Seeing this, Wang was furious, her eyebrows raised, and she reached out and grabbed Cheng Fu, twisting his waist hard.

Cheng Fu almost cried out in surprise, but when he reacted, he turned around and glanced at the servants around him. Seeing that no one was paying attention, he whispered, "Why are you pinching me?"

Wang pulled his arm over and whispered, covering her mouth: "Why did the master from Duan Bo's Mansion come to our place? I didn't sleep well all night, hehe."

Cheng Fu was speechless after hearing this. This silly woman actually said that she didn't sleep well. She didn't know who had been snoring all night.

It was he who didn't sleep well. When he woke up in the morning, there were two dark circles under his eyes. He was excited all night and didn't expect that one day he would be able to meet the official of the Earl's Mansion.

"Yes, yes, how would I know? It's probably related to Brother Xi. Our Brother Xi is really amazing. He can even make friends with the adults in the Bo Mansion."

Cheng Fu became more and more proud as he spoke, and his originally bent body straightened a little.

Wang originally thought this was true, but she had to admit that Xi Ge'er was indeed amazing. It would be so prestigious to tell others that he was the top scorer in Nanyang.

But seeing Cheng Fu's proud look, he couldn't help but roll his eyes. "Xi'er, Xi'er, you act like this is your child."

"Dad, Mom, what are you two whispering about?"

Cheng Zhang suddenly came over and scared Wang.

Wang patted Cheng Zhang's shoulder with one hand, touched her chest and gasped.

"You little bastard, you scared your mother to death."

Cheng Fu was also startled. He looked at Cheng Zhang holding Cheng Qi's hand and straightening their hats.

"Is it cold?"

The two boys, Cheng Zhang and Cheng Qi, lived in a very tight environment, and white mist came out of their mouths whenever they opened them.

"I won't feel cold if I wear thicker clothes. Dad, why is it so cold in the capital? It feels like ice is embedded in the bones of my fingers."

Cheng Fu hugged the heater tightly in his hands, shrank his neck, and looked at the intersection from time to time.

"This is how it is in the capital. It's much colder than Nanyang, and a bit dry. You should put more hand cream on to avoid frostbite."

After waiting for a long time, a carriage slowly approached.

Cheng Fuyi stood on tiptoe excitedly to look over, and when he got closer he saw the carriage frame clearly marked with the logo of the Duan Bo Mansion.

"I'm coming!"

Cheng Fu and the others excitedly took a few steps forward, and the carriage stopped.

The first person to get off the car was Cheng Xi, and then a handsome man dressed in gorgeous clothes and wearing a jade crown appeared in front of everyone.

As soon as Duan Jing'an got off the carriage, a servant came forward and put an ermine-grey cloak on him.

Cheng Fu and his companions knew at a glance that this was the fourth master of Duan Bo's Mansion, and they stepped forward to pay their respects.

Their family is just ordinary people, and they have to show great courtesy when they meet officials.

Duan Jing'an would never let them go through the whole ceremony, so he ordered people to help them up halfway through.