Jiuxi

Chapter 778 Chapter 776 [Both Sons and Daughters]

In the courtyard outside the main house, Lu Tong and Lin Jie stood side by side - there were chairs behind them, and it was obvious that the two of them had no intention of sitting still.

Both elders were standing, so Lu Chen naturally would not sit down. Although he thought he had not lost his composure at the moment, in the eyes of others, the usually calm and steady master was obviously distracted. He would look towards the door almost every few moments, and his anxiety was clearly revealed.

In addition to the three of them, the two respected and kind elders of the Lu family, Dong Mian and Qi Lianfu, the two veterans of the Seven Stars Gang, Lu Tong and Lin Jie's concubines, Lin Xi's half-brothers, a group of people were waiting nervously and expectantly.

Xue Zhong, the son of the great doctor Xue Huaiyi, was standing in the corner with his apprentice and a medicine box. Although there was a midwife arranged by Lu Tong to deliver the baby, Xue Zhong, who had inherited the true teachings of the great doctor Xue, was called over by Lu Tong in advance just in case.

Fortunately, the courtyard was spacious enough so it didn't feel crowded even with so many people.

Everyone held their breath and waited in anticipation. This was the first birth of the third generation of the Lu family. If it was a boy, he would be Lu Chen's eldest son. There was no need to elaborate on his noble identity.

The wait was so agonizing, but there was still no movement from inside.

After all, the courtyard is deep, and no one is allowed to get close to Lin Xi's delivery room. In fact, there is a courtyard inside.

Lu Chen stood with his hands behind his back, gradually changing from standing still to pacing back and forth.

Lin Jie looked at this scene and couldn't help but smile and asked, "Have you decided on the name of the child?"

Lu Chen glanced at Lu Tong, then said cautiously: "The name will be decided after the Hundred Days Banquet. For now, whether it is a boy or a girl, use the eldest's nickname."

Lin Jie laughed in silence and shook his head, saying, "Forget it. I know you are not good at writing and it is indeed difficult to name a child. I will follow your advice. But I have to tell you in advance that you have to pay attention to this matter, otherwise don't blame me, your grandfather, for causing trouble for you."

This is of course a joke.

Lu Chen quickly agreed, and everyone couldn't help but relax a little.

After an unknown amount of time, footsteps were heard from inside. Everyone's faces brightened, and Lu Tong and Lin Jie stepped forward at the same time. After all, the number one expert on the martial arts list was more skilled at this moment, and he left Lu Tong behind in an instant.

Ning Cui, Lin Xi's personal maid and one of the housekeepers, said with great joy, "My two masters, my wife has given birth to a baby boy. Both mother and child are safe!"

A more restrained cheer immediately rang out in the courtyard.

Lu Chen stood still, feeling the huge rock hanging in his heart fall steadily to the ground. His body, which had experienced countless bloody battles, actually felt a little weak.

There was also a dizzy feeling, as if I had drunk several jars of fine wine, as if I was floating in the clouds.

"Good!" Lu Tong smiled happily, his old face was as bright as a flower, and he waved his hand and said, "Everyone will get a reward!"

Lin Jie also said: "It's worth a reward!"

The servants in the mansion have been really busy during this period. After all, both wives are pregnant and their due dates are very close, so no one dares to be careless.

They were quite well behaved and quickly said to Lu Chen: "Congratulations, sir! Congratulations, sir!"

Lu Chen was naturally not stingy, so he smiled and said to Song Pei: "Each of you will be rewarded with fifty taels of silver."

There is gratitude all around.

Lu Chen could no longer contain his joy, and walked into the main room with the two elders, and went straight to Lin Xi's delivery room.

The midwife tactfully brought the baby of the Lu family's eldest son over, but Lu Chen just took a look at him and handed him to Lu Tong and Lin Jie who were waiting eagerly, then walked to the bedside.

Lin Xi's face was pale and his hair was already wet with sweat.

When their eyes meet, it seems as if there are thousands of words to say.

Lu Chen sat down beside the bed, held Lin Xi's right hand, and gently touched his cheek.

"It's a boy."

Lin Xi whispered softly.

"Ah."

Lu Chen responded, looked into her tired eyes and said, "Senior Sister, thank you for your hard work."

Lin Xi smiled and shook her head, saying affectionately: "This is your child and mine, it's worth it no matter how hard it is."

Lu Chen tucked the corner of the quilt for her and asked lovingly, "Does it hurt?"

Lin Xi thought about it and said honestly, "A little bit."

Upon hearing that, Lu Chen leaned over and gave her a light kiss on the tip of her nose.

"Someone..."

Lin Xi was obviously not used to being intimate in front of others, and shyness appeared in her eyes.

Besides Lu Chen, there were also Lu Tong, Lin Jie, four midwives and maids in the delivery room. However, the two elders were surrounding the baby in the cradle. It was not that they did not care about Lin Xi, but these two shrewd people deliberately left space for Lu Chen and Lin Xi to talk in private.

Lin Xi glanced over there and said softly, "I want to see the child."

"it is good."

Lu Chen agreed without hesitation, then took the swaddling clothes from Lin Jie, asked the two elders to go to the outer room for tea, and asked most of the midwives and maids to go out to collect their reward money. Then he came to the bed and sat down with the swaddling clothes.

He placed the swaddling clothes next to the pillow, and helped Lin Xi to slowly sit back on the pillow, still holding Lin Xi's hand.

In fact, Lin Xi had only briefly looked at the child before, and now he was finally able to take a closer look at him.

Then Lu Chen saw her eyebrows frowning, and couldn't help but ask with concern: "What's wrong?"

Lin Xi looked a little sad, and said slowly: "It doesn't look good."

Lu Chen was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help laughing out loud.

"You still laugh at me."

At this moment, Lin Xi was no longer the calm and composed female warrior as usual, and she was a little sentimental. Lu Chen held her hand and said sincerely, "Sister, all newborn babies are like this, not very pretty because they are wrinkled. He will change every day, and it won't take long for him to look good. This kid has the genes of sister and me, and he will definitely be handsome in the future, so don't worry."

Lin Xi tilted her head and asked, "Really?"

At this time, the midwife who stayed in the room to serve said with a smile: "Mrs. Lin, please rest assured. The master is right. Babies are all like this. The young master will definitely be a handsome man!"

Lin Xi looked at the baby in the cradle again and saw that he was indeed wrinkled. However, it was as if a string was plucked in her heart and a gentle smile gradually appeared on her face.

Lu Chen did not make a sound to interrupt, but watched the scene quietly, feeling extremely peaceful.

After a long time, Lin Xi finally looked away and said to Lu Chen, "Husband, I'm a little hungry."

"Okay, come right away!"

Lu Chen quickly agreed.

The preparations in the mansion were extremely complete, from midwives, wet nurses, doctors to all kinds of supplies. Lu Tong and Lin Jie had spared no effort, and Lu Chen didn't need to worry at all.

As soon as Lin Xi started to cry out for hunger, nourishing soup and soft food were brought to her.

Lu Chen personally fed Lin Xi with a spoon.

As their eyes met, the sweet atmosphere was so overwhelming that the midwife and the maids felt a little overwhelmed.

About half an incense stick later, Lu Chen handed the soup bowl and spoon to the maid, and continued to talk to Lin Xi until she became sleepy and fell into a deep sleep. Then he got up and went to the outer room.

Lin Jie and Lu Tong are not here.

It turned out that at this time the front house of the Governor's Mansion was already extremely lively.

The news that the wife of the Duke of Dingzhou was about to give birth had already spread throughout the city. Not to mention the powerful generals of the various armies in Dingzhou, even officials and generals far away in Jingzhou and Huaizhou sent their confidants to send gifts. Jingzhou Grand Commander Liu Shouguang and Huaizhou Governor Song Wan were no exception.

These people arrived in Ruyin City early, and as soon as the good news came from the Governor's Mansion, they immediately flocked there.

Hearing that Lu Chen had a son, everyone's congratulations were filled with excitement, especially Pei Sui, Xu Gui, He Gui, Liu Yin and others who came in person, the smiles on their faces almost never disappeared.

It’s just that there is one heroic figure missing in the crowd.

As early as half a month ago, because Li Tianrun's condition worsened and the overall situation in Jiangbei was stable, Li Bingxue specifically asked Lu Chen for permission to return to the capital with hundreds of cavalry to visit him.

There was constant laughter in the main hall of the front house. Facing those who came to congratulate, no matter whether they were the real owner in person or a confidant who came to congratulate on their behalf, Lu Tong and Lin Jie gave them enough respect.

The two elders knew clearly that these people were the foundation for Lu Chen to dominate Jiangbei, and it would be inappropriate to be cold to any of them.

When Lu Chen appeared, the atmosphere in the main hall became more and more excited. As most of the people there were warriors, the momentum was enough to blow the roof off.

The banquet had already been prepared, and naturally both the guests and the hosts were having a great time, and it was extremely festive.

The guests returned satisfied, but they did not leave Ruyin and continued to live in the city.

The reason is very simple. There is more than one happy event in the Governor's Mansion this time. Lu Chen's two wives are due to give birth close to each other. How dare they disrespect the other one?
You should know that Mrs. Wang is also no ordinary person. She is the legitimate daughter of Zhailin Wang and a true descendant of a noble family!
Ten days later in the afternoon.

"Husband..."

Wang Chulong's face was pale, and his forehead was covered with beads of sweat.

Lu Chen wiped her sweat with concern and encouraged her: "Chu Long, just hold on for a while."

This is another delivery room. Wang Chulong is giving birth. Logically, Lu Chen should not be there, but Wang Chulong's delivery was not smooth and it has lasted for nearly two hours. The father-in-law Lu Tong and Wang Cheng who were waiting outside were already extremely anxious, and the doctors were ready to come in and treat her at any time.

In the end, it was Wang Chulong who made the decision in pain and asked someone to call Lu Chen in, as if this could give her enough strength.

"Madam Wang, please be a little harder."

The four midwives were all sweating profusely. They helped Wang Chulong relax her muscles while watching her nervously.

Wang Chulong seemed to hear nothing, her big eyes only staring at Lu Chen, she said tearfully: "Husband, it hurts..."

Lu Chen held her right hand and said seriously: "Chu Long, believe me, you can do it. Do you remember what we said before? In the future, you and I, as well as our children, will go on a car trip together to see all the scenery in the world."

"Um……"

Wang Chulong lowered her eyes, and an unexpected strength surged in her body. She grabbed Lu Chen's wrist with her nails.

Time passed by bit by bit, and the atmosphere in the delivery room became more and more tense. As Wang Chulong cried out in pain, a new life finally saw the light of the world.

Lu Chen was extremely worried and kept wiping the sweat off her face.

"Wow--"

A loud cry rang out in the delivery room.

Then the midwives shouted, "Congratulations, sir, congratulations, madam, it's a girl, both mother and daughter are safe!"

Lu Chen seemed not to have heard it, and did not even look at the baby. He looked at Wang Chulong, who was almost exhausted, with tears in his eyes.

Wang Chulong looked at him infatuatedly and murmured, "Husband, I did it."

"Ah."

Lu Chen kissed her on the cheek and said seriously, "Chu Long, be good. We will always be happy in this life."

Wang Chulong smiled with difficulty, but like a bright and blooming flower in spring, she said word by word: "There is still a next life."

"must."

Lu Chen answered.

(End of this chapter)