The Crown Princess is busy fishing

Lin Yuge's face was pale, but she still forced a smile to comfort Xiao Yunqing:

"You're home now, so relax. Don't look so gloomy."

As soon as the carriage came to a stop in front of the governor's mansion, Mo Nan and Qian Xia, who had returned earlier, came to greet it.

Xiao Yunqing hurriedly got out of the car carrying Lin Yuge, her voice urgent: "Is everything ready?"

Mo Nan quickly bowed and replied:

"Your Highness, rest assured, everything is ready and everyone in the manor is waiting."

Qianxia then added, "The most famous midwife in Dawankou has been waiting at the mansion since last night."

Several experienced female healers were also on hand to assist. They all hoped for the lady's safety and well-being.

Xiao Yunqing nodded slightly, carried Lin Yuge, and strode into the mansion, heading straight for the courtyard that had already been prepared.

When the midwife saw the group enter, she immediately stepped forward to greet them.

His gaze swept over Lin Yuge, and he made a rough estimate in his mind.

After gently placing Lin Yuge on the bed, Xiao Yunqing stood to the side.

As the midwife examined him again carefully, his brows furrowed and his hands unconsciously clenched.

After the midwife finished her examination, her expression softened slightly.

"My lord, please don't worry. Although the lady has experienced some miscarriage, she has received timely care and the pregnancy is progressing very well."

Now all you need to do is rest and recuperate, and I will do my utmost to protect you and ensure a safe delivery.

Xiao Yunqing breathed a slight sigh of relief, sat down on the edge of the bed, and gently tucked the blanket around Lin Yuge.

Lin Yuge held his hand and whispered:

"You should rest too, don't overwork yourself, so many people are taking care of you."

"I'm not tired. I only feel at ease when I'm with you." Xiao Yunqing held her hand tightly, his gaze both gentle and firm.

In the days that followed, Xiao Yunqing stayed in the courtyard every day, keeping Lin Yuge company and talking to her to relieve her boredom.

Watching her drink bowl after bowl of bitter medicine, and seeing her complexion improve day by day, I finally felt relieved.

That night, Lin Yuge suddenly felt her abdominal pain worsen, and fine beads of sweat instantly appeared on her forehead.

Xiao Yunqing, who had been dozing off nearby, was instantly awakened and called out loudly for the midwife.

The midwife, who was already standing guard in the side hall, suddenly changed her expression and shouted, "Quickly, prepare to deliver the baby!"

Everyone instantly tensed up, each performing their assigned tasks.

Xiao Yunqing was quickly asked to leave the room.

He paced back and forth outside the door.

They clench their fists so tightly that their fingernails dig into their palms without them even noticing.

Lin Yuge's screams grew louder and louder inside, and he was filled with anxiety but powerless to help.

All he could do was shout into the doorway, "Yuge, don't be afraid, I'm here!"

After an unknown amount of time, a clear and loud baby cry broke the long night.

Xiao Yunqing froze, her eyes widening as she stared intently at the door.

A moment later, the midwife came out of the room with a beaming smile: "Congratulations, sir! Your wife has given birth to a baby boy, and both mother and child are safe and sound!"

Xiao Yunqing's legs went weak, and she almost knelt down. Her eyes instantly welled up with tears, and she murmured:

"It's good that you're safe, it's good that you're safe..."

He staggered into the room and saw Lin Yuge lying weakly but peacefully on the bed.

She held a wrinkled but incredibly cute baby in her arms.

At that moment, all the torment and exhaustion transformed into a heart full of tenderness and relief.

He bent down and gently kissed Lin Yuge's forehead, then carefully rubbed the child's face.

Her gaze shifted back and forth between Lin Yuge and the child, as if she couldn't get enough of looking at them.

Lin Yuge gently patted the baby in her arms, looked up at Xiao Yunqing, and asked softly:

Have you decided on a name for the baby?

Xiao Yunqing pondered for a moment, a faint smile playing on her lips:

"I've made up my mind. I'll name him Xiao Yi'an. I wish him a peaceful and smooth life, free from the troubles of this world."

Lin Yuge murmured the name, her eyes crinkling with a smile:

"Yi'an, a good name. Then let's call her An'an as her nickname."

I only hope he can grow up as you wish.

After that, Lin Yuge settled down to rest and recover after childbirth.

Xiao Yunqing arranged everything in the mansion perfectly, leaving Lin Yuge with no worries whatsoever.

One afternoon, the warm sunlight streamed through the window and into the room, where the couple sat facing each other.

Lin Yuge frowned slightly and said:

"Given the current situation, it seems you won't be able to return to the capital anytime soon. Aren't you afraid the Emperor will blame you if you don't return to report?"

Xiao Yunqing reached out and tucked the blanket around her, his expression calm:

"Just focus on recovering and don't worry about these things."

The others have already returned to report, and they will provide a detailed account of their mission.

Furthermore, I also wrote to my uncle to inform him of your condition and the birth of Yi'an.

"My imperial uncle has always been kind and generous; knowing of our recent troubles, he will surely understand."

Lin Yuge breathed a sigh of relief: "I wonder what my father, mother, and my parents will think when they receive the letter."

They must be overjoyed, it's a pity they can't see Yi'an right away.

As she spoke, she looked at the baby in her arms with loving eyes.

Xiao Yunqing held her hand and said gently:

"They must be overjoyed to hear the good news."

Once you've fully recovered, we'll return to the capital in style.

The whole family will get together then and have a good time.

"Right now, just focus on recuperating; don't think about anything else."

Lin Yuge nodded, feeling somewhat relieved.

Leaning on Xiao Yunqing's shoulder, they both looked at Xiao Yi'an, the room filled with tranquility and peace.

That day, Xie Chengzhu and Bai Yuzhen came to visit her.

As soon as Bai Yuzhen entered the room, her gaze was drawn to Xiao Yi'an in Lin Yuge's arms.

Take a few steps forward to examine it closely, marveling at its beauty:

"You've been gone for over three years now; time flies!"

I thought it was just a routine diplomatic trip, but who would have thought that when we met again, I'd even be holding a child? Truly, life is unpredictable.

After saying that, she looked up at Lin Yuge, her face full of relief.

"Thank God, the child wasn't born on that ship in a foreign land. What would have happened if that had happened!"

Xie Chengzhu nodded in agreement from the side.

He immediately thought of his son and frowned slightly.

"Speaking of which, I wonder what Huaiyuan has been busy with."

He came back the other day like a gust of wind, barely saying a few words before rushing off again.

He only said he was going to the capital on business, but he didn't explain the specifics, which really worried your aunt and me."

Lin Yuge looked ashamed and quickly explained:

"Uncle, Aunt, I'm so sorry."

Once I realized I was pregnant, I handed over all the business matters on the ship to my cousin.

As you both know, we brought back cargo from five merchant ships this time.

Customs declaration, unloading, inventory—every single task was incredibly complicated, and my cousin had to oversee and coordinate everything. No wonder I was constantly busy.

Xiao Yunqing also offered words of comfort at the opportune moment:

"My cousin is steady and capable in his work, and his overseas trade has yielded remarkable results this time."

The subsequent matters were complicated and intricate, and now that Yuge was unwell, he still had to be there to oversee things.

Once this busy period is over, my cousin should be able to return home without worry, and then we can have a proper get-together.

Xie Chengzhu waved his hand, his expression softening slightly:

"Alright, alright, it's a good thing that young people are ambitious, but we older generations can't hold them back."

I've missed you so much since I last saw you.

Bai Yuzhen nodded as well, handing Xiao Yi'an back to Lin Yuge, her gaze lingering on the child with reluctance.

"This child has handsome features and is clearly blessed."

You must take good care of her. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, don't hesitate to ask your aunt.

Lin Yuge smiled and agreed, and the atmosphere inside the room became even warmer.

After chatting for a while, Xie Chengzhu and his wife finally got up to say goodbye.

Before leaving, she reminded Lin Yuge to take good care of herself during her postpartum period and not to develop any health problems.