The daily life of a cold and aloof general raising his wife

After Song Wanqing came out of Lin Ruoqing's room, her face immediately darkened, but she quickly returned to normal.

Once she returned to her room, she dismissed the maids and stayed there alone.

Lin Ruoqing's physical condition was progressing as she had anticipated, but what she never expected was that Lin Ruoqing was pregnant.

She doesn't deserve to be pregnant with Zhilin's child!

No one in this world is worthy of my cousin Zhilin except myself.

Then Song Wanqing walked to her perfumery table.

***

After Du Siyu left, Jiang Shuwan felt some pain in her stomach; it was her period.

Jiang Shuwan fell into a lake when she was a child, which left her with a cold-related condition. She suffers from severe menstrual cramps every time she has her period. The Grand Princess sought out renowned doctors, which alleviated her abdominal pain. However, she doesn't know why, but today the pain is exceptionally severe.

Feiyue said worriedly, "Madam Feiyun has already gone to fetch the family physician."

After Feiyue finished speaking, Feiyun hurriedly brought the royal physician.

After taking his pulse and prescribing medicine, the physician prepared to leave.

"and many more."

Jiang Shuwan called out to him.

The royal physician asked, "Does the princess have any further instructions?"

"I have been married to the general for half a year, but I am still not pregnant. Is this related to my cold constitution?"

Although Jiang Shuwan was not in a hurry to have children, she wanted to understand her physical condition clearly.

"The princess's cold ailment has been almost cured by the divine physician Sun. The princess's health is fine, and having children is only a matter of time. This time, the pain may have been caused by catching a cold."

Jiang Shuwan breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing what the physician said.

When Xie Huai'an returned from his shift, he heard from the steward that the prefectural physician had visited Mingxiang Garden that day, so he quickly walked towards Mingxiang Garden.

When Xie Huai'an entered the room, he found Jiang Shuwan lying on the bed, her face somewhat pale.

"Where does it hurt?"

He hadn't changed out of his official robes and looked anxious.

Jiang Shuwan felt a warmth in her heart and comforted him, "I'm fine, my stomach just hurt a little, but it's much better now."

Xie Huai'an said gently, "Then you should get some rest."

Jiang Shuwan nodded. Perhaps because of the medicine, she felt a little sleepy.

Xie Huai'an, still worried, asked Fei Yue what had happened that day.

After Fei Yue finished speaking, Xie Huai'an breathed a sigh of relief.

Jiang Shuwan slept for only fifteen minutes, and felt much better when she woke up.

Feiyue helped her get dressed.

Jiang Shuwan glanced out the window; it was already pitch black outside.

"Where is the general?"

Feiyue said, "They went to the front yard."

Jiang Shuwan felt a little hungry. "Have someone prepare a meal and send someone to ask the general if he has eaten yet."

"Yes."

Xie Huai'an returned to Mingxiang Garden after learning that Jiang Shuwan had woken up. He was relieved to see that her face was no longer so pale.

After finishing her meal, Jiang Shuwan felt a little tired, so she washed up and went to bed to rest.

Feiyue thoughtfully prepared a hot water bottle for her.

Xie Huai'an came out of the bathroom and lay down next to Jiang Shuwan.

With Xie Huai'an, this giant heater, around, Jiang Shuwan put the hot water bottle she was holding aside.

Xie Huai'an knew she had a stomachache, so he reached out and rubbed her stomach.

His palms were very warm, and Jiang Shuwan felt very comfortable as he massaged her.

Jiang Shuwan nestled in his arms and slowly said, "When I was seven years old, I accidentally fell into the lake. It was early spring and the water in the lake was still very cold. Fortunately, He Erlang from the Huian Marquis's Mansion was nearby. He heard my cries for help and jumped into the water to pull me out."

Xie Huai'an frowned as he listened. A seven-year-old girl in such cold lake water could easily lose her life.

"After that, my body became a bit weak. I was more sensitive to cold than the average person. The doctor said that I would have difficulty conceiving after the cold entered my body. When my grandmother found out, she searched for famous doctors for me and eventually found a doctor named Sun. After his treatment, my body recovered greatly. We have been married for half a year now, and I am afraid that my body will have difficulty conceiving."

Although the physician said there was nothing wrong, Jiang Shuwan couldn't help but overthink.

Xie Huai'an knew what she was worried about. He looked into her eyes and said firmly, "I don't want children, I only want you."

Jiang Shuwan felt a stinging sensation in her nose and her eyes felt swollen.

"Don't let outside influences. No one in your family will force you to have children. Let nature take its course when it comes to children."

Having just experienced the joy of marriage, Xie Huai'an had never thought about having children.

"I see."

Jiang Shuwan's previous concerns vanished at this moment.

***

Jiang Shuwan hadn't seen Li Shu since she met her at the Xuanping Marquis's residence, so she sent a letter to the palace.

After receiving the reply, Jiang Shuwan took Feiyue and Feiyun to the palace the next day.

After the two talked for a while, Jiang Shuwan noticed that something was wrong with her.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Li Shu didn't know why she felt guilty.

Jiang Shuwan looked at her and said, "A-Shu, something's not right with you."

Li Shu avoided eye contact. "No, I'm not acting like usual."

Jiang Shuwan asked, "Are they the same?"

Li Shu said firmly, "It's the same."

Jiang Shuwan suddenly smiled, "Of course it's different. Think about how long it's been since you last came to see me."

Hearing her words, Li Shu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"I've been quite busy lately, which is why I haven't been able to visit you at the General's Mansion."

"Oh, I see. Have you met anyone new recently, or become close to someone?" Jiang Shuwan asked casually.

Li Shu said somewhat excitedly, "No! I haven't been getting close to anyone lately!"

Jiang Shuwan stared intently at her.

Li Shu was quickly defeated.

"Okay, I'll only tell you this, you have to keep it a secret."

Jiang Shuwan nodded. "Go ahead."

Li Shu dismissed the maids before speaking in a low voice.

It all started on that day at the Marquis of Xuanping's residence.

Li Shu's dress was soaked by her maid, so she followed the maid to change into a new dress. After changing and going outside, she found that her maid was gone.

Li Shu's personal maid wouldn't disappear without a trace; she sensed something was amiss.

Then she saw a familiar figure.

Yan Jingrong, dressed in white, with exquisite features, stood there quietly like a painting. Li Shu's first thought was that there was no painter around to capture such a beautiful scene.

They've known each other since they were little. Yan Jingrong is known for being outstanding, while Li Shu is known for being spoiled.

"I have seen the princess."

Yan Jingrong bowed to her.

Li Shu looked at him in confusion, "What are you doing here?"

Yan Jingrong's lips curled up slightly. "This is my home. Where else would I be if not here?"

Li Shu suddenly remembered that the banquet held at the Xuanping Marquis's residence today was originally for Yan Jingrong.

"Then I wish you find your ideal partner soon."

After Li Shu finished speaking, she wanted to leave so she could go and find her maid.

Yan Jingrong blocked Li Shu's path, "Princess, why are you here today?"

Li Shu found it somewhat amusing. "What, is it that I, the princess, cannot come to your Xuanping Marquis's residence?"

Hearing this, Yan Jingrong was somewhat disappointed. "Of course I can come."

Li Shu felt that Yan Jingrong was acting strangely today. He usually had a cold face and disdain to communicate with people, so why was he talking so much today?

"Yan Jingrong, are you alright?"

Yan Jingrong chuckled upon hearing this, "What could possibly be wrong with me?"

This was the first time Li Shu had seen Yan Jingrong smile, and she hadn't expected him to look so handsome when he smiled.