Chapter 333: Had a Son, Gone Crazy with Joy

Chapter 333: Had a Son, Gone Crazy with Joy

Zheng Jinxiu said, "I feel pretty good."

"Good, good. This child is truly here to repay your kindness."

Outside, Lady Lu and Lu Shen were both anxious. When they heard the baby cry, they also knew that the midwife had announced good news—it was a son—but they didn't see anyone bring the child out for a long time.

Lu Shen said, "I'm going in. They're taking their sweet time."

Lady Lu said, "Don't go in. Childbirth is bloody and unlucky. I'll go in and carry him out for you to see."

"Alright, Mother, hurry up," Lu Shen urged impatiently.

Lady Lu instructed the servants to report the good news to the master and the great master before entering the delivery room.

She saw Zheng Jinxiu, who had already gotten out of bed and taken a walk around, returning to her bed.

Surprised, she hurriedly said, "Oh my! How do you have the strength to get out of bed so soon after giving birth?"

Zheng Jinxiu said, "Mother, I'm fine. I feel very relaxed now."

Huh?

When Lady Lu gave birth to Lu Shen, she suffered greatly. She was in pain for three days, and it nearly killed her.

Afterward, she never conceived again; otherwise, she wouldn't have only one child, Lu Shen.

Seeing Zheng Jinxiu get out of bed right after giving birth and even take a stroll filled her with mixed feelings.

From start to finish, it seemed like the childbirth took less than half an hour?

Comparing people really was infuriating.

"My grandson? Hurry up, have you wrapped him up yet?"

"We've finished wrapping him up, Lady. Please take a look."

Lady Lu smiled widely when she saw the chubby baby.

She lifted the small blanket to check him over and became even more delighted when she saw his tiny mouth.

"Good, good. He's indeed my grandson."

"Lady, please be careful. You should hold him like this."

"I know how to hold him, thank you."

The bedridden Zheng Jinxiu grew anxious and hurriedly said, "Mother, let me see him too."

Lady Lu planned to have Wang Fuzhen raise this child in the future since Wang Fuzhen was a proper high-born lady.

Therefore, she didn't want her grandson to have much contact with Zheng Jinxiu.

However, she couldn't say anything too harsh. To take the child away, she needed the right circumstances—when Zheng Jinxiu made a mistake and taking the child as punishment would be perfect.

After all, everyone cared about their reputation, and directly taking the child away could easily give others ammunition against them.

"Don't worry, you'll get to see him. I just want to look at him first. You must be tired from giving birth, so rest for now."

Lady Lu kept teasing the child and didn't show him to Zheng Jinxiu, which made Zheng Jinxiu anxious.

She threw off the covers and got out of bed to snatch the child, startling Lady Lu, who quickly dodged while holding the child.

"Oh no, why did you get out of bed again? Let me tell you, you must take care of your body after giving birth. Don't rely on your youth and neglect your health. Be careful not to develop chronic illnesses that will trouble you in old age."

"Then let me see the child."

"What's the rush? Is he not your child? Would I not let you see him? I just adore my grandson and want to hold him a little longer. Go back to bed, and I'll bring him to you. Alright?"

Zheng Jinxiu didn't think too much about it. After all, she had heard that Lu Shen's eldest illegitimate son might actually be his brother's son, making this child Lady Lu's first true grandson. Of course, she would dote on him.

Zheng Jinxiu lay back in bed. The midwife had finished tidying up and came over to examine Zheng Jinxiu's body and perform basic postnatal care.

After finishing, she smiled at Lady Lu and said, "Young Lady is truly blessed. Her milk supply is abundant."

"Our Young Lady won't breastfeed herself. We've prepared two wet nurses for the young master."

"Hmm, what a pity for such good milk to go to waste."

Lady Lu, who was holding the child, was taken aback.

Upon hearing these words, her thoughts turned.

This wasn't the first time someone had mentioned that Zheng Jinxiu had a fortunate appearance. Could it be true?

Why else would so many women fail to conceive, but she succeeded on her first try?

If that were the case... then their attitude toward Zheng Jinxiu and the original plan would need to change.

Lady Lu no longer withheld the child and cheerfully brought him to Zheng Jinxiu.

After Zheng Jinxiu saw him, she wanted to keep him by her side, but Lady Lu refused.

She smiled and said, "Your husband is still waiting outside. Let him see his son first. I'll bring him back to you later."

Zheng Jinxiu stared at the child's face, reluctant to part with him. "Alright, don't keep him outside for too long. He's so tiny."

"Don't worry. Would I mistreat my own grandson?"

Indeed.

Mrs. Lu took the child out, and Lu Shen happily ran over.

"Mother, it's really a son?"

"Of course. I've seen it. It's a little teapot mouth."

"Oh, good, good. I, Lu Shen, have an heir now. Mother, let me hold my son."

"Alright, hold him carefully, don't drop him."

"Don't worry, it's fine. I know how to hold a child. I've held so many younger siblings."

Mrs. Lu handed the child over to him with confidence, then followed the midwife out.

Having delivered her first grandchild, Mrs. Lu generously rewarded the midwife with a hefty silver ingot, heavy in hand.

Then she asked in a low voice, "Do you think my daughter-in-law is well-suited for childbirth?"

The midwife smiled. "Certainly. Her hips are well-shaped, broad, which means she's well-suited for childbirth. After decades as a midwife, this is one of the best body types I've seen for childbirth."

Mrs. Lu's eyes lit up. "Really?"

"Indeed. From what I can see, Madam has a blessed appearance. Once she recovers, we should aim for another grandson for your household next year."

Hearing this, Mrs. Lu laughed heartily and said repeatedly, "Good, good. If she has another next year, I'll ask you to deliver it again."

"Oh, that would be wonderful."

The midwife was more than happy to earn a lot of money with ease.

If it were a difficult birth, things could go wrong, leading to the loss of both mother and child.

Some families might give a few coins, but if they were less fortunate, they might demand compensation, even one's life.

Delivering this young lady's baby was effortless; she gave birth on her own before much work was needed, and the midwife received a large silver ingot.

She wished she could come every year to deliver their babies.

After hearing the midwife's words, Mrs. Lu had made up her mind.

One child wasn't enough. If something happened, there would be no one left to cry for.

So she had to continue supporting Zheng Jinxiu and encourage her to have more children.

If Zheng Jinxiu could give her ten or eight grandsons, she'd treat her like an ancestor.

After returning, Mrs. Lu took her grandson from Lu Shen, intending to bring him back to Zheng Jinxiu.

Lu Shen stopped her, displeased. "Why are you taking him back to her? Mother, didn't we agree that this child would be raised by Wang Fuzhen?"

Mrs. Lu replied, "Plans change with circumstances. The situation has changed, and this child won't be raised by Wang Fuzhen. Zheng Jinxiu must raise him herself."

"Huh? Why?"

Lu Shen had endured enough of Zheng Jinxiu these days. Now that she had given birth, he no longer cared about her. He planned to completely ignore her and not touch her again, to see if she still dared to push her luck.