My elder sister forced me to become a concubine; I was reborn and remarried into the emperor's

In the blink of an eye, this is already the second year that Wei Nanxun and the others have lived on the border.

From initially struggling to adapt to the climate and food, she has now managed the affairs of her household with ease and become one with the officials, women, and common people in the city—all in just a year and a half.

Pei Ji felt that she was working too hard, so he told her not to spend too much time on socializing and just to have fun with Wei Heyu and the others.

He was stationed in the military camp most of the year. Before getting married, he would only return to the city once a month. Now that he has a princess, he goes back to rest every few days.

He used to never sleep in, and for ten years he would get up before dawn to drill his soldiers. But since she came to share his bed, this habit was naturally forgotten.

He married her so that she could enjoy a life of luxury; the household management included the chief clerk and stewards of the Prince's mansion. As for social obligations, he was too lazy to even deal with the Emperor and Empress Dowager, and a few officials were simply not worth his time.

Wei Nanxun, however, did not find it tiring. She thought that the first month or two of playing and shopping was enough. Once the novelty wore off, she was no longer so eager to go out.

He couldn't live in the palace every day, and Wei Heyu also needed to study for the imperial examinations, so she had to find something to do.

She can't be full of ambition before getting married, only to abandon all her ideas after marriage.

How is this different from her time in the Eastern Palace, where she waited for her husband day and night?

She took over all the household affairs. Originally, she was unfamiliar with these matters, as it was her first time managing a household. However, she had learned a lot from Pei Ji over the years and had also seen how her father managed the household and governed his subordinates. Although the Prince's mansion was large, there weren't many people in total, which was perfect for her to practice.

Perhaps because Pei Ji doesn't come back often and doesn't pay much attention to this matter, there are quite a few people taking advantage of the situation to make a quick buck.

Despite having little to do all day, they all have bulging pockets and flaunt their power in the city by taking advantage of the reputation of the Prince Su's mansion.

After she discovered it, she punished them severely and carried out a thorough cleanup from top to bottom.

Several head maids, relying on their seniority as elders in the Prince's mansion, refused to submit to Wei Nanxun's discipline and even went to Pei Ji to distort the truth.

Upon seeing the people, Pei Ji, without asking any questions, immediately bound them up and threw them all to move stones to build the city wall.

He also decreed that from now on, seeing the princess should be as if seeing him in person, and that all matters, large and small, in the city should be decided by the princess without consulting him.

In this way, everyone in the city knew that the beautiful, otherworldly Princess Su had the same methods as the prince, and no one dared to say behind her back that she was the bewitching concubine Bao Si.

The wives of officials, perhaps because the border region is far from the capital, have a more genuine and simple atmosphere, and their personalities are more forthright and straightforward. Unlike the noblewomen in the capital, who are always comparing their family backgrounds and gossiping behind people's backs.

Wei Nanxun was initially just being polite. After all, she was a newcomer and the princess of a fiefdom, so she should invite the women to a meal to win their hearts.

Unexpectedly, they got along exceptionally well after meeting.

They all admired her clothes and asked her where they were made, eager to imitate her. In their free time, no one went to admire flowers or listen to music; instead, they all went to play polo, ride horses, and hunt in the mountains.

He took her to the mountains to catch wild rabbits, saying that the rabbits caught and roasted in this season were especially delicious, and led Wei Nanxun around wildly.

Knowing that she owned several shops in the capital, they didn't see anything wrong with women doing business; on the contrary, they encouraged her to open shops here as well.

She not only gained many close friends to talk to, but also many guests, and her days here were exceptionally fulfilling.

Every day brings something new; she is like a wild goose in the sky, her freedom never confined by the confines of the mansion.

Yesterday I heard that a Hu woman came to the tavern in the city. She dances exceptionally well, and several ladies dragged me to see her perform.

She forgot that Pei Ji was supposed to be back that night, and instead drank wine with her girlfriends and danced with the oriental woman. Later, she got drunk and was carried back by Pei Ji.

All she remembered was that when she returned to the house, she was forced to change into the same dress as the orchid, with jingling golden bells on her hands and feet, and was forced to dance all night.

Later, it seems he was even pressed down on the coffee table...

When she woke up the next day, it was almost afternoon. Her throat was so dry it felt like it was on fire, and her head was spinning from the hangover.

Most importantly, my back ached so much I could barely stand up straight.

The culprit, still close to her face, said in a hoarse voice, "This is the first time I've known that you, Madam, are such a skilled dancer."

Wei Nanxun rubbed her aching waist, feeling like crying but unable to shed a tear. She dared not speak out, since she, as the Princess Consort of Su, had led the way to watch the dancers perform and then returned home drunk.

If this happened in the capital, let alone a princess, even an ordinary lady would probably be dragged to a pig cage and drowned if she got drunk outside.

She had done something wrong and was caught red-handed. Feeling guilty, she was exceptionally attentive and obedient for the next two days.

No matter what he asked for, including the same gestures she had rejected many times before, she agreed with tears in her eyes. Every morning when she woke up, the chaos in the room was so astonishing that she dared not look at it.

She was afraid that Pei Ji would confine her and prevent her from leaving the mansion.

Perhaps he was truly angry this time, or perhaps he had just won a battle and needed to rest for a few days. Pei Ji stayed in the city for four or five days in a row.

On the day before they were to return to camp, Wei Nanxun suddenly developed a fever.

Pei Ji was worried and immediately wanted to call Doctor You.

She waved her hand and said, "It's not hot to the touch. I must be very tired because I haven't rested well these past few days. I'll be fine after a nap. You should go back now and not delay things at the camp."

Pei Ji touched the burn with the back of her hand; it wasn't too hot. But she hadn't been getting enough sleep lately, partly because he had been keeping her up. Still, she was worried and sent someone to fetch Doctor You.

Dr. You occasionally travels to and from the city's traditional Chinese medicine clinic to see patients, and he and his son also have a separate courtyard in the Prince's Mansion.

A few days ago, when Pei Ji returned to the city, he took him along. Upon hearing that the princess was unwell, he immediately rushed over with his medicine box.

With Pei Ji present, Doctor You hadn't even finished his formalities when Pei waved him away, urging him to quickly take the doctor's pulse. Thus, the formalities of using a curtain and handkerchief as a barrier were skipped.

Doctor You sat on the brocade stool by the bed, took Wei Nanxun's pulse, stroked his beard, and had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

He then got up and asked Green Lotus, "May I ask about the Princess's recent well-being?"

Green Lotus didn't understand at first, so Doctor You had to be more direct and ask, "Has the Princess's menstrual flow been normal these past few months?"

Wei Nanxun's period has always been irregular, with it being a few days late each month. Pei Ji even went to see a doctor specializing in this area to help her regulate it. The doctor said that as long as her period is regular, it's fine. If it's five days late every month, then it's a regularity and normal.

Therefore, the timing of her menstrual period changes every month. Green Lotus was completely stumped by the question and counted on her fingers.

"It seems like two days have passed..."

They still haven't arrived!

Even the princess has been sharing a room with the prince these past few days.

"What about the previous few months?"

Green Lotus was stunned by the question again. Wait, did Master have her period last month?

At this point, there was no need to ask any further questions. Even Pei Ji, who was in the inner room, seemed to sense something and came out as well, only to hear the last bit of what was happening.

"What exactly happened?"

Doctor You then turned around, bowed, and said, "Congratulations, Your Highness, the Princess is pregnant."

Green Lotus was the first to react, and her face immediately lit up with a big smile.

Pei Ji, who was about to become a father, was still stunned. Although he had been somewhat prepared, he still froze when he suddenly heard the news.

The two had been married for nearly two years. During this time, Wei Rongde had returned from the Western Regions and passed through this place, where he had spoken privately with him about the child.

Pei Ji's attitude toward this has always been unhurried. Even though he is much older than Wei Nanxun, and other children his age would have already gone to school to read and write, he doesn't care.

They even felt that Wei Nanxun was still too young, and that it would be bad for her if she got pregnant too soon.

After all, her mother had developed health problems after giving birth to her, and he didn't want her to take any risks.

Furthermore, the two had only been married for a short time, and he naturally hoped to spend more time alone with her. If they had another son, wouldn't that take away Wei Nanxun's attention and love for him?

Before he could recover from the surprise, he heard Doctor You cough lightly and whisper away from Green Lotus, "Your Highness, how can you be so unrestrained?"

Pei Ji suddenly realized that he had indeed been a bit too indulgent these past few days, and had really tormented her.

Unexpectedly, she was already pregnant...

"Then, could that have an impact?"

This was the first time in all these years that Doctor You had seen their prince show a hint of panic. After thinking for a moment, he said seriously, "For now, the pulse seems to be stable, so there should be no problem. But it will definitely not be possible in the future, at least not until the fetal position is stable five months from now."

Pei Ji didn't care about anything else, only about her current health: "But she's been extremely tired lately, and she even had a fever today."

"Pregnant women are naturally sleepy and their body temperature is higher than others, so they don't need to take medicine. They just need to rest and recuperate."

Having received a definite answer, Pei Ji was relieved, but he still didn't let him leave. He instructed Pei Ji to entrust the affairs of the camp to his apprentice, while he settled down in the Prince's residence.

"The princess's pregnancy will be entrusted to your care, sir."

After instructing the servants to attend to him, Pei Ji returned to his room. He saw that the pregnant woman was sleeping soundly, so he didn't dare to make a sound and quietly sat down on the bed.

He held her hand and gently kissed it.

There has been some turmoil in the court recently. He hadn't planned for the child to arrive so soon, but now that she's here, he will give her and the child the best.