Married To The Male Lead's Father (Translation)

CHAPTER 67

The air inside the room was subtly filled with happiness and tender affection.

"My Lord, only a few close people know about my pregnancy. Let's keep it a secret for now and announce it when the time is right," Jiang Ningbao said, resting her head on his chest and quietly listening to the strong beat of his heart, speaking softly.

"Alright." Xie Heng couldn't help but tighten his embrace a little more.

Jiang Ningbao remembered that the Duke had just returned and probably hadn't had dinner yet. She quickly said, "My Lord, have you had dinner yet? I'll call the kitchen to prepare a meal."

"Not yet." Xie Heng shook his head and carefully set Jiang Ningbao down on a low couch.

Jiang Ningbao kissed the corner of his mouth and smiled gently, "My Lord, I've already had medicinal wine and my health is very good. You don't need to treat me as fragile."

Xie Heng responded with a soft "Hmm," but continued to be gentle. Jiang Ningbao smiled helplessly, and the Duke called for Xiao Qi to come in and asked the kitchen to bring out the prepared meal.

Jiang Ningbao thought for a moment and said with a smile, "I'll join you for dinner later."

"Alright." Xie Heng didn't refuse; he actually preferred not to dine alone.

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After about a tea's time, the kitchen staff brought the meal. Jiang Ningbao and Xie Heng went to the hall to eat. In the hall, when Xiao Qi saw the master and his wife arriving, he bowed and then withdrew.

The meal on the table was sumptuous. Since it was dinner, the dishes were relatively light, with a pot of well-cooked chicken soup. Xie Heng directly placed the chicken soup in front of Jiang Ningbao.

"Drink more of this chicken soup to nourish yourself."

Jiang Ningbao: "......"

She had already had a bowl of it earlier at Rongxi Hall, and now she had to have another. Jiang Ningbao nodded under the Duke's expectant gaze and began sipping the chicken soup slowly.

Xie Heng softened his gaze and started his meal. After Jiang Ningbao finished the chicken soup, she began serving the Duke his favorite dishes.

One ate, and the other served food.

The two shared a tender and affectionate atmosphere.

After dinner, Chunxi and Chunle came in to clear the table. Xie Heng and Jiang Ningbao went to the pavilion in the courtyard to enjoy the evening breeze. The summer night wind brought a refreshing chill, dispelling the heat of the day.

Jiang Ningbao leaned her head on the Duke's shoulder and looked up at the crescent moon in the sky, asking about Jiang Mingyao's situation.

"My Lord, how is my fifth sister's marriage progressing?"

"The Old Madam Jiang chose a widowed sixth-rank military officer." The Duke of Ding carefully wrapped his arms around Jiang Ningbao's waist and said quietly.

Jiang Ningbao sighed, "As expected, among the many suitors, he had the highest rank. It's no surprise that Grandmother chose him."

Fortunately, these were all subordinates carefully selected by the Duke, all with good character and temperament. This sixth-rank officer was also quite young, in his early twenties, tall and handsome.

If the Changning's mansion were still around, marrying Jiang Mingyao would have been impossible.

Jiang Mingyao had also chosen this man. Otherwise, the Duke's subordinates included officials with higher ranks. If all of them had proposed, Grandmother would have chosen the highest-ranking one.