The Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir

Chapter 108: A repeated rumor becomes a fact

Two months after only being favored once, Muxu was diagnosed with pregnancy.

Jiman felt very surprised. Back when she used to read light novels where a woman got pregnant after only one night of joy, she thought that although it was possible for that to happen, the chances were minimal. However, this was the second time that this had happened in Marquis Moyu's household. The first time had been Mu Shuiqing's pregnancy.

Sitting by the bedside with an unhappy expression, Doctor Li told them this news. He left right after writing out a pregnancy medicine prescription.

Looking at his back figure, Ji Man thought; perhaps, Doctor Li hadn't been able to let go of his feelings for Muxu yet.

When a man was very gentle and thoughtful towards a woman, it was very easy for a woman to develop feelings. When a woman was very considerate towards a man and even went to take care of his mother, wasn't it even more likely for the man to feel touched by the woman's actions? And yet, Muxu had become Marquis Moyu's concubine and was now pregnant with his baby.

Ji Man shook her head. It was a pity that their relationship had been doomed to fall apart.

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Shortly after Muxu's pregnancy was announced, there was suddenly a parade of expectant mothers in the estate. Liu Hanyun was diagnosed with pregnancy two days after Muxu. Even Wen Wan, who had been unwilling to leave Qiangwei Courtyard after her wound had healed, had become pregnant once again and practically returned to her previous position and attitude of being a wife. She had servants waiting on her hand and foot.

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Although Jiman was only seven months pregnant, her belly was big enough to scare people. By now, Gancao and Dengxin would stay stationed on either side of her to support her. If she even moved slightly, the two servants would become overcome with worry.

"The baby won't be coming for a while, there's no need for the two of you to be so anxious," Ji Man said with a smile.

Gancao frowned and said, "But Master, your belly really looks too big. It looks more like you're nine months pregnant. This servant is really scared it's going to fall."

Ji Man went straight to laughing. Belly-size varied from person to person. Some people would have more amniotic fluid, and their bellies would be bigger. Or perhaps, she was having twins.

Lately, Marquis Moyu's mood had been pretty good too. Ji Man faintly thought that he would allow her baby to live. That must be why he was allowing the other women in this household to become pregnant too. By doing this, the importance of her pregnancy was minimized. Thinking of it like that, she felt a lot less worried.

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Wen Wan's fetus seemed very finicky. It tormented her with nausea and vomiting during the day and insomnia at night. She became quite withered as result.

Ning Yuxuan squeezed out free time to keep her company today. Sitting by her bedside, he softly said, "If I known you would have to suffer so much, then I would have let someone else have a baby for you."

Wen Wen playfully pouted, "What are you saying? Wan-er naturally has to be the one giving birth to her baby."

Marquis Moyu faintly smiled and tucked her hair behind her ear.

Lying submissively in his embrace, Wen Wen quietly said, "I went to the garden yesterday and saw Madam and Young Master talking together. They really have a good relationship."

For a reason unknown to others, Ning Mingjie rarely came over to the marquis's residence now. Two months ago, Marquis Jingwen had left the capital and returned to his fiefdom. After his father left, Ning Mingjie set up a separate residence for himself and received a plaque from the emperor that named his new home as Ning Residence. It could be considered a major accomplishment. The distance between Ning Residence and Marquis Moyu's residence wasn't far. However, Ning Mingjie rarely came over to visit. The two times that he came over, it was always when Marquis Moyu wasn't home. Each time, he only stayed for a short visit. After paying respects to Old Madame and talking with Nie Sangyu for a bit, he would leave.