Chapter 50 Xing Dairong’s Pregnancy

Chapter 50 Xing Dairong's Pregnancy

"What!"

Qiu Ling stood up abruptly upon hearing that Xing Dairong was pregnant, her eyes wide as she stared at the doctor.

Xing Dairong, she was pregnant.

Not only was Qiu Ling shocked, but Lu Lingyun also couldn't help but be startled, "She's pregnant?"

"Yes, Madam. From the pulse, the fetus in that lady's belly is less than two months old, but it has been at least one month. So I estimate it to be about one and a half months."

One and a half months. Xing Dairong had only been away for less than a month. According to the timeline,

it must be Cheng Yunshuo's child!

"Quickly, take me to see her!"

Lu Lingyun led the way to the guest room where Xing Dairong was staying.

She had just woken up, and Qiu Kua had come over to change her clothes and feed her some medicine. Now, she lay weakly on the bed. Hearing someone enter, she turned her head expectantly. Seeing Lu Lingyun come in with others, the light in her eyes dimmed instantly.

After a moment of complex emotions, she bit her chapped, pale lips and called out to Lu Lingyun, "Young Mistress."

"Now you know how to call her Young Mistress," Qiu Ling remarked.

Faced with Qiu Ling's provocation, Xing Dairong did not retaliate.

After all her escapades outside, she no longer had the fearless and invincible spirit she once had.

Compared to those outside, Qiu Ling's few taunts were nothing.

Now that she had returned in such a sorry state, she had to stay in the marquisate.

She could not be driven out again.

Since she was going to stay here, she had to humble herself.

Seeing Xing Dairong's submissive demeanor, Lu Lingyun's expression remained calm; she had known this would happen.

Reality truly was the best teacher. After being beaten down by reality, people grow up.

Without saying much more, she instructed the doctors who had been summoned again.

"Examine her again."

"Yes."

"Yes."

Four or five doctors stepped forward to take Xing Dairong's pulse on the spot.

Xing Dairong was a bit panicked but didn't dare to contradict anyone. She watched nervously as the four or five doctors finished taking her pulse and then went to report their findings in hushed tones to Lu Lingyun.

After hearing the consistent diagnosis from all the doctors, a hint of joy appeared between Lu Lingyun's brows.

She was pregnant.

Truly pregnant.

More than a month along.

Definitely Cheng Yunshuo's child.

She glanced at Xing Dairong, who was lying on the bed, clutching the blanket with one hand and gripping the bed frame with the other, her face filled with tension and fear. With a faint smile, she spoke.

"Qiu Ling, starting today, you will continue to attend to Miss Xing personally. Find another servant girl from the maid quarters to assist her well. Later, select a proper courtyard for Miss Xing to move into. If anything is lacking, come directly to me. Do not let Miss Xing suffer."

"Yes."

With that, Lu Lingyun left the guest room.

Xing Dairong was bewildered, listening in disbelief to what Lu Lingyun had said.

Why?

Why was Lu Lingyun being so kind to her?

At this moment, Qiu Ling cast a resentful and jealous gaze at her. "Hmph! You sure are lucky!"

Xing Dairong was puzzled and tried to get out of bed to ask, but Qiu Ling immediately rushed to her side, guarding her anxiously. "Miss, you are now pregnant; don't move around carelessly."

"What?!"

"Hmph! Behave yourself from now on. Don’t think having a child means anything!" Qiu Ling glared at her viciously before turning to follow Lu Lingyun, leaving the room.

Xing Dairong, still in shock, gradually came to understand after everyone had left.

She—she was pregnant!

She... had Cheng Yunshuo's child!

In other words, she now had leverage to stay here!

Realizing this, Xing Dairong couldn't help but burst into uncontrollable laughter.

Her laughter reached the ears of those walking outside.

Hearing her grating laughter, Qiu Ling felt a sharp pang of jealousy. She twisted her handkerchief. "Young Lady, listen to that smug laughter! That wretched woman doesn't deserve to carry our Prince's child!"

"Shut up." Lu Lingyun rarely showed such coldness, but now she stopped and scanned Qiu Ling and everyone else. "Regardless of what Miss Xing has done in the past, she is carrying the first child of our marquisate. I will ensure that this child is born safely. Anyone who dares to sabotage this behind my back will face a thousand cuts!"

Lu Lingyun had never been so serious before.

Even when publicly dealing with Cui Da, she only ordered twenty strokes of the cane.

But this time, she spoke of a thousand cuts.

She was dead serious.

Lu Lingyun wanted the child, no matter who bore it. Any child of the marquisate was her child.

Due to her health and family circumstances, it was difficult for her to have children of her own. She did not want to risk her life again to give birth to someone else's child.

Living in this era, she needed a child by her side to secure her position. A woman's fertility was a major requirement in this society.

She could not let anyone discover her condition.

In her previous life, she suffered a difficult childbirth and couldn't bear children. She took Li Er's concubines under her wing and raised their children as her own, which helped her establish her footing.

To Lu Lingyun's pleasant surprise, she found that non-biological children had their advantages. Each child knew they were not her biological offspring, so they competed to win her favor and show filial piety.

They understood that their interests were tied to hers, and only by gaining her affection could they ensure a better future.

They cared about her more than biological children would.

Thus, whether the children were biologically hers made no difference to her.

She just needed one child to secure her position, grasp power, and bind their interests tightly together.

She was determined to protect Xing Dairong's child.

After warning everyone about this matter, she returned to her courtyard.

Upon returning, her first action was not to inform Cheng Yunshuo, but to send a message to Lady Qin.

Notifying the head of the household was essential.

She informed Lady Qin about Xing Dairong's pregnancy and her intention to elevate her to a concubine.

Since Xing Dairong's escape had been kept quiet, and the Luo family was also embarrassed and kept it hushed up, the news had spread only within a small circle.

Elevating Xing Dairong to a concubine would not be a grand affair; it would be handled quietly within the household.

That same evening, Lady Qin replied with her message.

She praised Lu Lingyun's virtue, consoled her for any perceived slight, and entrusted all the arrangements to her. Most of the letter was filled with compliments.

Lu Lingyun's lack of concern over the birth order of the children and her personal involvement in the affairs of the concubine and child were seen as exemplary of a virtuous matron. The Cheng family felt incredibly fortunate to have such a wonderful daughter-in-law!

Of course, besides the verbal praise, Lady Qin also bestowed a generous gift upon Lu Lingyun.

Ten bolts of fine silk, two bolts of Shu brocade, a cloak made from peacock fur, a white fox fur muffler, five bundles of ginseng, ten bundles of deer antlers, a box of bird's nest, a chest full of exquisite jewelry, and two large estates each yielding an annual income of five thousand taels as compensation to soothe Lu Lingyun's supposed distress and magnanimity.

Yet, Lady Qin had no idea that Lu Lingyun actually preferred others to bear the children.