0p0 Chapter 175 Zhang Mansion Concubine 21
Chapter 175 Zhang Mansion Concubine 21
Wu Xiulan was writing at this time. When the little maid finished speaking, she paused for a moment and said, "What a pity. I only had one last stroke left. I didn't expect it to be ruined like this."
As soon as she finished speaking, Wu Xiulan put down the brush in her hand and waved her hand to let the maid who came in to report go out.
Meizhu, the maidservant beside her, immediately handed Wu Xiulan a clean towel to wipe her hands: "Aunt, if Aunt Jiang gives birth to a son, then he will be the eldest son of the master."
Meizhu was a maid brought as a dowry by Wu Xiulan's parents. Although the Wu family was impoverished, they were still wealthy when Wu Xiulan's grandfather was still alive. However, Wu Xiulan's grandfather passed away later, and her father was not only a man of unworldly tastes, but also spent money lavishly.
He either attended or organized poetry gatherings, and he also followed the trend in his pursuit of elegance and fancied himself after elegant prostitutes. As a result, his family fortune was quickly squandered. Then, regardless of his reputation, he married his daughter off to a merchant as a concubine. For the sake of money, he even gave up his reputation.
Of course, Wu Xiulan did not blame her father for marrying her to the Zhang family as a concubine. She had always sneered at the idea of being aloof. She would rather marry as a concubine and live a life of luxury than marry a man from a poor family and be his wife.
Wu Xiulan had had enough of her hard life, so she was naturally willing to become the concubine of the eldest son of the Zhang family, the richest man in Jiangnan.
"Yes! If Aunt Jiang gives birth to a son, he will be the eldest son. Since Master is destined not to have a legitimate son, the significance of a concubine's eldest son is different and no worse than a legitimate son," Wu Xiulan said calmly, "Aunt Jiang is really lucky. She actually got pregnant with Master's first child."
"But I don't know if she will be so lucky as to give birth to a illegitimate son."
"Auntie, can't we do anything?" Meizhu was a little unwilling. "You are a noble concubine, not a lowly concubine like Auntie Jiang. This master's illegitimate son was born from your belly, which is truly precious."
"Okay, stop saying that," Wu Xiulan said in an irritated tone, "I've only been married into the Zhang family for a short time, how can I do anything? Didn't you see that the madam and the master haven't handed over the master's backyard household to me? So at this critical juncture, I can't do anything."
Ever since she married into the Zhang family and learned about Zhang Weiwang's legitimate wife, Wu Xiulan knew why the Zhang family took her in as a concubine for Zhang Weiwang.
They must have wanted her, the concubine, to help Zhang Weiwang take care of the backyard. However, she had just entered the house not long ago, and without passing the inspection of Zhang's mother and Zhang Weiwang, they naturally would not hand over the management of Zhang Weiwang's backyard to her.
So she couldn't do anything to the children in Aunt Jiang's and other concubines' bellies now. Of course, even if she really wanted to give birth to the children in Aunt Jiang's and other concubines' bellies, Wu Xiulan didn't have the ability or connections to do so.
But it doesn’t matter. Even if the child is born, whether he can be raised is still a question.
Wu Xiulan had enough patience to plan slowly. In short, everything the Zhang family had in the future would definitely be inherited by her children.
"Okay, since Aunt Jiang has started, let's go over and take a look!" As Wu Xiulan finished her words, the master and servant went out and walked towards Jiang Chunxi's yard.
When Wu Xiulan arrived at Jiang Chunxi's yard, Mrs. Zhang was already there.
"I'm late, please forgive me, madam." As soon as Wu Xiulan walked into the room, she respectfully came to Madam Zhang and bowed to apologize.
Wu Xiulan was just a concubine, so she naturally had no right to call Madam Zhang mother.
"Okay, stand aside!" Mrs. Zhang was not in the mood to talk nonsense with Wu Xiulan.
What's more, Wu Xiulan can't help with things like giving birth, so Mrs. Zhang naturally wouldn't blame Wu Xiulan for anything.
"Yes," Wu Xiulan said as she stood up. She then glanced at Xing Cheng and Xing Yi who were standing beside her with anxious expressions, and said to Madam Zhang, "Madam, the two sisters are still pregnant. Isn't it better to let them go back first?"
Wu Xiulan was a noble concubine, so her status was naturally higher than Xingcheng and Xingyi, so it was natural for her to call them sisters.
Mrs. Zhang then realized that it was inappropriate to let two pregnant women stay here, and then she looked at Xing Cheng and Xing Yi and said, "You can't help much here, go back first!"
Xingcheng and Xingyi didn't want to leave, after all, they were really worried about Chunxi, but since the lady had spoken, how could they disobey? Therefore, they had no choice but to leave first.
"You are quite considerate." After Xing Cheng and Xing Yi left, Mrs. Zhang looked at Wu Xiulan with satisfaction and said.
Ever since Wu Xiulan married into the Zhang family, Mrs. Zhang has been quite satisfied with her through her observations of her over this period of time.
Of course, this short period of observation is not enough for Mrs. Zhang to feel at ease in letting Wu Xiulan manage her son's backyard. She needs to observe for at least a year or two to make sure that Wu Xiulan's character and personality are indeed trustworthy before Mrs. Zhang can feel at ease in letting her manage her son's backyard.
"This is what I should do. I don't deserve your praise, madam." Wu Xiulan said respectfully. She was not happy or excited because of Madam Zhang's praise.
In short, the main focus is on stability. Wu Xiulan knows very well that this is what Mrs. Zhang wants to see most.
Wu Xiulan's guess was correct. Mrs. Zhang was indeed very satisfied with Wu Xiulan's calm and steady demeanor.
"Wow!"
About half an hour later, the sound of a baby crying was heard from inside.
"It's born," Mrs. Zhang said excitedly, "This child is impatient. He was born so quickly, so he must be a boy."
"Congratulations, Madam, on having a grandson." Wu Xiulan said to Madam Zhang with a smile. As for her heart...
Haha! The baby hasn't been brought out yet, and we don't know whether it's a boy or a girl yet. Don't wait until the baby is a girl, or Mrs. Zhang will be so happy now, and so disappointed later.
"Madam, congratulations, Aunt Jiang has given birth to a big fat grandson for you." Aunt Liu came out happily holding the child.
"Quick, bring my grandson here for me to see." Mrs. Zhang's face was wrinkled with smiles. Although Mrs. Zhang was old, she still looked very young because she took good care of herself.
But it's also true that people in ancient times got married and had children early. Mrs. Zhang is actually only in her thirties. She takes good care of herself, so she looks very young.
Madam Liu quickly came to Madam Zhang with the child in her arms, and Madam Zhang quickly held the child in her arms. She looked at her grandson in her arms and smiled from ear to ear, saying, "Oh my! My golden grandson! He is so fair and plump. Why do you like him so much?"
The baby weighs about 15 pounds and is very clean, so he looks white and plump, which makes him look very rare.