NFBE Chapter 38 The General's Little Darling
Chapter 38 The General's Little Darling
"Ma'am, it's me."
"You are hurt?"
The pungent smell of blood instantly dispelled all of Ji Xiaosong's drowsiness.
"This blood is not mine."
Ji Xiaosong didn't believe it, so she had Xiao Shen take off all his clothes and then carefully inspected him.
Once she confirmed that Xiao Shen had no wounds, she breathed a sigh of relief, and her tense nerves relaxed.
"Thank goodness you're alright, you really scared me."
Ji Xiaosong's voice trembled slightly, and her eyes were also slightly red.
"Weren't you at the outskirts camp? Why did you suddenly come home?"
"The Second Prince is so blatantly bullying me, I have to teach him a lesson and make him give up this idea."
“I have no worries about you since you have a plan in mind. But there is one thing: you are my husband and the father of four children. I hope you can be more cautious about your life and live well so that you can be a pillar of support for us.”
After saying that, Ji Xiaosong asked Xiao Shen to take the blood-stained clothes to the inner room, while she asked the maids and servants on night watch outside to prepare hot water.
"You should wash yourself first. Wearing such blood-stained clothes is too conspicuous."
"I returned without disturbing anyone because I missed you so much that I came back to see you."
"You're always so reckless, aren't you afraid of the dangers on the road?"
"Don't worry, I still have you all, so I won't put myself in danger."
Ji Xiaosong is usually very clean, and her small kitchen always has hot water on hand.
Xiao Shen didn't go home openly today, which means this matter cannot be known to outsiders.
Ji Xiaosong prevented the maids and servants from seeing Xiao Shen's figure in the inner room. To avoid them smelling the blood, she used her meager spiritual energy to seal the sense of smell of anyone entering.
Before long, the hot water was ready, and Ji Xiaosong urged, "Go wash up quickly, look at you, you're all disheveled."
Xiao Shen obediently went into the inner bathing room, while Ji Xiaosong stood guard in the outer room.
"Madam, I can't reach my back, so I'll have to trouble you to come in and help me."
Caught completely off guard, Ji Xiaosong fell into Xiao Shen's strong arms as soon as she stepped inside.
With a forceful pull, he dragged Ji Xiaosong into the bathtub.
Ji Xiaosong gasped softly, and before she could react, Xiao Shen had already leaned down and sealed her lips with his.
The kiss was passionate and urgent, as if she wanted to pour out all the longing and concern she had felt over the past few days. Her hands unconsciously wrapped around Xiao Shen's neck.
Having not seen each other for many days, Xiao Shen seemed to be venting all his energy on this.
The ground was getting wetter and wetter, and Ji Xiaosong felt like she was floating and sinking in the water, unable to reach the shore.
"Don't make a sound."
The sound of breaking stopped, leaving only a few deep teeth marks on Xiao Shen's shoulder.
After an unknown amount of time, Ji Xiaosong felt like she was about to faint before she finally stopped.
"I have to leave soon, and I can't let anyone know that I've returned home."
"Hmm, change your clothes. Luckily, the one you're wearing today is made from the same piece of fabric, so it won't stand out."
Ji Xiaosong's fingers were trembling. Xiao Shen tenderly took the handkerchief from the side and gently wiped the sweat and water droplets from Ji Xiaosong's face.
Then he picked her up horizontally, carefully placed her on the bed, and covered her with a quilt.
"You should rest well and don't worry about me."
After Xiao Shen finished speaking, he quickly changed his clothes, gave Ji Xiaosong a deep look, and turned to leave the room.
The mess left behind wasn't difficult to clean up. Ji Xiaosong got up and put the blood-stained clothes into her spatial storage.
The next morning, while Ji Xiaosong was still half asleep, the imperial decree for the autumn hunt arrived at the general's mansion.
The royal autumn hunt has been planned for some time, and now only the specific time and location have been confirmed.
A month later, the hunt was held at the royal hunting grounds, thirty miles north of the capital.
The hunting grounds are characterized by rolling hills and dense forests, making them an excellent hunting ground.
The Song family was also on the list of invitees for this autumn hunt. Ji Xiaosong glanced at it casually and didn't pay any attention to it.
What she cares about is that she needs to get some more sleep.
A few days later, Xiao Shen returned home.
No one knows what he did outside, but the emperor bestowed upon him a whole host of gifts.
Xiao Shen's status is now extraordinary, and his official rank can no longer be promoted. He can only bestow more gifts as a sign of imperial favor.
Days passed, and the royal autumn hunt drew ever closer.
The General's Mansion was bustling with activity, all in preparation for showcasing its splendor during the autumn hunt.
Ji Xiaosong also kept track of the days, and when her period was delayed by a few days, she invited Liu Zheng over.
After Liu Zheng sat down, Ji Xiaosong reached out his hand, and he began to carefully take his pulse.
His expression was initially calm, but as time went on, a look of surprise gradually appeared in his eyes.
"Congratulations, Madam, you are pregnant, and judging from your pulse, it is likely to be multiple pregnancies."
"Dr. Liu, are you sure?"
"Madam, I have been practicing medicine for many years, and this pulse diagnosis is accurate. However, you have only given birth less than a year ago and are already pregnant with multiple children, which may harm your health."
Liu Zheng was still a little worried. "Let me check her pulse again. If Madam's body can't take it, this child..."
He dared not say anything more. The Xiao family had few descendants, and now there were four. The eldest son was born with superhuman strength and would surely inherit the Xiao family in the future.
But who wouldn't want to have more children?
Liu Zheng carefully took the pulse again, and this time, his expression was even more surprised.
His brows gradually relaxed, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.
"Madam, this is truly amazing! Your pulse is strong and powerful, and your health is unexpectedly robust. Not to mention this multiple pregnancy, even if there were several more, with your constitution, you could handle it all. It must be because you take good care of yourself. This is truly a blessing from heaven!"
Liu Zheng stroked his beard, his face beaming with joy.
Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaosong's face lit up with a relieved smile. Of course, she knew that her body was in good condition, nourished by spiritual energy every day; it would be strange if it weren't.
"That's good. I hope Dr. Liu can prescribe some medicine to help me have a safe and healthy pregnancy, so that this pregnancy can be safe and smooth."
Liu Zheng nodded repeatedly, "Madam, rest assured, I will do my best. However, Madam, you must be careful and not overwork yourself."
As before, the royal family learned of Ji Xiaosong's multiple pregnancies within a day.
The second prince also knew about this matter.
Calculating the timeline, Ji Xiaosong became pregnant around the same time he led his troops to the manor to capture her.
If he had brought more people with him, this matter might have been accomplished.
And the child that Ji Xiaosong is carrying now is her own child!
With children, what is there to worry about in achieving great things?
The second prince paced back and forth in the mansion, his face gloomy and filled with regret.
"How could I have been so careless back then, not bringing more men! I was so close, and now that she has Xiao Shen's child, it's even more difficult for me to get her!"
He grew angrier the more he thought about it, and suddenly swept the tea set off the table.
"It's all because of those idiots, they're incompetent and ruined my plans!"
The second prince's eyes widened in anger, filled with resentment and fury.
"If we had been able to bring her back to the manor safely back then, we wouldn't be facing so much trouble now!"
He slammed his fist into a pillar. "Xiao Shen, you've been going against me at every turn. I will not let this go!"
After the Second Prince finished venting his anger, the strategist stepped forward and advised, "Your Highness, do not worry. The autumn hunt is coming soon, and I have heard that Lady Xiao will also be going. I have a plan that can ensure Lady Xiao falls into Your Highness's hands."