blogombal Chapter 274 Staying in the Delivery Room
Chapter 274 Staying in the Delivery Room
When Pei Rujing woke up, it was already completely dark. The delivery room was lit by candles, so it was still fairly bright.
The room had been cleaned and tidyed up; this was where Pei Rujing would spend the next month in postpartum confinement.
The room was sealed off completely, not a breath of wind could get in.
She turned her head and saw Wen Zongji sitting by the bed.
When Wen Zongji saw that she had woken up, he quickly asked, "My lady, do you feel unwell? Should we call the imperial physician to take a look?"
Pei Rujing shook her head, her voice hoarse: "I'm thirsty."
After shouting for so long and then sleeping for a long time, she felt her throat was dry as soon as she woke up.
"I'll go get some water."
Upon hearing Wen Zongji's words, Qinghe paused in her steps.
Wen Zongji hurriedly got up to pour a glass of water, then returned, raised his hand to help Pei Rujing up, let her lean against him, and carefully fed her water little by little.
After drinking a glass of water, Pei Rujing felt her throat feel better.
"Do you still want it?"
Pei Rujing shook her head: "Where's the child?"
"There's a wet nurse watching over her next door... My wife is suffering."
Wen Zongji hugged Pei Rujing and whispered.
Pei Rujing leaned against him: "I'm willing... I vaguely remember the midwife saying... it's a boy?"
"Yes, it's a son!"
Pei Rujing smiled: "I knew God was looking out for us."
Both she and Wen Zongji hoped their first child would be a son.
"Did you see what he looked like?"
Wen Zongji recalled the red monkey with a wrinkled face like an old man, paused for a moment, and said, "I saw it... The Emperor said it's worthy of being born to the Lady, very beautiful."
Pei Rujing was taken aback, then suddenly realized, "That's right, since Aunt and Changning are here, Uncle must be here too."
At that time, she was focused on having a baby and didn't have time to think about so many other things.
"Since Uncle says it's good-looking, it must be really good-looking. I really want to see it now."
That was the child she carried for ten months and gave birth to; her love for him was almost innate.
Wen Zongji quickly stopped him: "Well, the child is asleep, and my wife has just woken up. She must be hungry. Why don't we have a meal first and see her tomorrow?"
According to information he obtained online in his later life, newborn babies are not good-looking, but they will look better after a few days.
To avoid upsetting Pei Rujing, Wen Zongji thought he could delay as long as possible.
Pei Rujing, reminded by Wen Zongji, did indeed feel hungry: "Then let's eat first."
Wen Zongji immediately said, "Have the kitchen send over some light meals."
Qinghe responded and left.
"My mother-in-law stayed with my wife for a long time, until it got dark before she left."
Pei Rujing said, "Mother must be terrified."
Even though the eldest princess was an experienced woman, seeing how difficult it was for Pei Rujing to give birth, she couldn't help but worry.
Wen Zongji pursed his lips and hugged Pei Rujing tighter: "I was terrified when I heard you screaming outside."
Pei Rujing sensed the lingering fear in Wen Zongji's tone and feigned pride, saying, "But I still managed to give birth to the child. Aren't I amazing?"
"Amazing! Absolutely amazing!"
"By the way, have you decided on a name for the child?"
Wen Zongji said, "My father came by once after finishing his shift. He looked at the child and said he had thought of a few names, but hadn't decided yet. He said he would let us know when he did."
The names of several of the grandchildren in the mansion were given by Wen Chuanhong, and naturally, the names of Wen Zongji's sons were no exception.
Pei Rujing nodded: "Oh."
Pei Rujing had just given birth and was still recovering physically and mentally. She had dinner with Wen Zongji, talked for a while, and then quickly fell asleep.
Qinghe said softly, "Young master, please go and rest. This servant will stay with the county princess."
Wen Zongji looked at Pei Rujing and shook his head: "I'll stay here with my wife. You two can leave."
Qinghe turned to look at Granny Feng.
Granny Feng said with a headache, "Young master, this is, after all, a delivery room."
Men generally don't enter the delivery room. Some men would rather talk to their wives through the door than step inside.
Even if a man cares about the lady and comes in to check on her, he wouldn't stay overnight.
Wen Zongji didn't look up: "Go out."
He had no intention of arguing with them about whether it was right or wrong, or whether it was possible or not; if he wanted to do it, then he could do it.
"Tell Changdong to ask the yamen for three days' leave for me."
He had to wait until Pei Rujing had fully recovered before he could go to work at the yamen with peace of mind.
Helpless, Granny Feng could only reply, "Yes."
There was a bed in the outer room, which was used by the maids who kept watch at night.
Today's arrangement is for Qinghe to keep watch.
Granny Feng whispered, "Listen carefully to what's going on inside, and serve them well."
"Yes."
Inside the room, only Wen Zongji and his companion remained.
He took a bath first, and after he finished bathing and changing, he lay down next to Pei Rujing, held Pei Rujing's hand, and slowly closed his eyes.
Today, he no longer needs to take medication to fall asleep.
I no longer have nightmares in my dreams!
……
The next day, Wen Zongji felt a little itchy in his nose. When he opened his eyes, he saw Pei Rujing smiling mischievously as she brushed his nose with her hair.
Wen Zongji smiled with his eyes slightly closed, and hugged Pei Rujing: "You recovered after just one night's sleep? You still have the mood to tease me?"
Pei Rujing's face was full of smiles, bright and cheerful, as she said, "Seeing you by my side as soon as I open my eyes makes me feel especially good."
That's really what she thought.
She never expected Wen Zongji to stay in the delivery room. Heaven knows how surprised she was when she opened her eyes and saw Wen Zongji there.
Although it was impolite and somewhat inappropriate, Pei Rujing was never one to follow rules blindly. Instead of urging Wen Zongji to leave, she asked, "Will you still be here tonight?"
Pei Rujing looked at Wen Zongji with anticipation in her eyes.
Wen Zongji said softly, "We are husband and wife, so naturally I will be wherever my wife is."
Pei Rujing smiled and nestled in Wen Zongji's arms: "My husband is the best."
Wen Zongji teased her deliberately, "Is this the right time?"
Pei Rujing shook her head: "It's always been fine."
After playing around on the bed for a while, Wen Zongji got up to wash up, and Pei Rujing also got up.
She can't take a bath right now, but she can still do simple washing.
Qinghe and the others came in to help the two wash up.
Then breakfast was served.
Looking at the still very bland diet, Pei Rujing sighed, "Am I supposed to eat this for a month?"
Wen Zongji was unaware of this and dared not change it on his own, only saying, "I'm here with you."
He didn't ask for special treatment; he ate whatever Pei Rujing ate.
It was indeed very bland; it tasted as bland as if I hadn't eaten anything at all.
This was also the first time he had ever tasted what "less oil and less salt" meant.
Pei Rujing pouted.
Granny Feng comforted her, "The county princess has just given birth, so her diet must be light. It will improve in a few days."
Pei Rujing does not need to be breastfed.
Therefore, she doesn't need to control her diet for the sake of her child. Once she has recovered, she won't need to eat too blandly anymore.
Pei Rujing reluctantly agreed, saying, "Okay."
She also knew that she couldn't act on her whims in this matter.