By a twist of fate, the illegitimate son of the Marquis's family marries the county princess.

"Did I give birth to this?"

Pei Rujing's eyes were glazed over, as if she had suffered some major blow.

Wen Zongji sighed, realizing that despite his best efforts, Pei Rujing had still managed to see the child.

In reality, it couldn't stop her. No matter how carefree Pei Rujing was, she couldn't possibly not even glance at the child she had given birth to.

Then I was hit hard.

The eldest princess walked back and forth holding her grandson. When she saw Pei Rujing's expression, she said with displeasure, "What kind of expression is that? How can you look disgusted with your own child? Besides, all newborns are like this. It will be fine in a few days. You've seen your sister-in-law's child before."

After saying that, the princess returned and coaxed the child, "Mother is naughty, we won't talk to Mother."

Pei Rujing's face darkened: "...Mother, I haven't said anything yet."

She had seen several newborns and knew that all newborns were like that.

Knowing this is one thing, but the thought of her child being born like this is still unbearable for her.

It's something that's understandable intellectually, but difficult to accept emotionally.

Wen Zongji comforted him, "It's alright, let's not watch it for the next few days. We'll watch it again when it gets better."

The eldest princess stared wide-eyed at her unscrupulous parents: "Are you even speaking human language?"

She had never seen parents who disliked their children so much.

These two really are a couple!

They've come together!

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Wen Zongji touched his nose.

Seeing that Wen Zongji had attracted the Princess's attention, Pei Rujing shrank back weakly, trying to make her presence less noticeable.

The eldest princess scolded Wen Zongji severely, and only after he repeatedly assured her that he wouldn't dislike the child did she reluctantly calm down: "Has the child been named?"

Wen Zongji hurriedly said, "Father named him Wen Yongrui, meaning intelligent and wise."

Wen Yongrui?

The eldest princess silently repeated the name twice in her heart, then smiled and said, "What a good name, Rui-ge'er? Our Rui-ge'er has a name now."

Pei Rujing and Wen Zongji exchanged a glance: "When did Father-in-law choose a name?"

Didn't you say last night that you hadn't made a decision yet?

Wen Zongji said, "Not long after breakfast, the steward brought the name my father had written."

At that time, Granny Feng was massaging Pei Rujing when the Princess arrived shortly afterward, which gave Wen Zongji the opportunity to speak.

Pei Rujing suddenly realized.

Seeing the two gossiping, the eldest princess said irritably, "Don't either of you care about Rui-ge'er?"

Wen Zongji and his companion were completely baffled.

How can they care for the child when he's in the princess's arms?

The eldest princess had already begun to feel sorry for her beloved grandson: "Our Rui-ge'er is so pitiful, to have such an unreliable pair of parents."

???

He was unjustly blamed.

Pei Rujing was displeased: "Mother, don't slander us. When have we ever stopped caring about Rui-ge'er?"

Wen Zongji got up and walked over, saying, "Mother-in-law, shall I hold Rui-ge'er?"

The princess asked him, "You know how to hug?"

Wen Zongji said, "I can learn."

"Fine."

The eldest princess handed the child to Wen Zongji and instructed him on how to hold the child comfortably.

Wen Zongji was not as stiff as he was yesterday. He learned quickly and soon grasped the essentials. He looked down at Rui Ge'er, and after seeing him many times, he no longer found him so unsightly.

The eldest princess was satisfied: "That's more like it."

Pei Rujing was speechless.

There are plenty of maids and wet nurses in the mansion, they will take good care of Rui Ge'er. Does she and Wen Zongji have to do it themselves to be considered caring?

They don't understand!

Doing too much will only create more trouble.

However, the princess was angry because the two of them had just complained about Rui Ge'er's appearance. Pei Rujing knew she was in the wrong and didn't dare to argue with the princess.

……

Over the next few days, people came to visit Pei Rujing one after another. Wen Zongji stayed with her until he was sure that Pei Rujing had recovered well before he went to work at the yamen.

Bai Baojing cupped his hands and said, "Congratulations, Lord Wen, on the birth of your son."

Wen Zongji returned the greeting: "Thank you."

"Should we hold a full-month celebration?"

"Of course."

"Then don't forget about us when the time comes."

Wen Zongji smiled and said, "Of course I will not forget it, and I will have to trouble Lord Bai to grace me with his presence."

Bai Baojing waved his hand: "I don't deserve such praise. I just wanted to share in the joy."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two sat down and went about their own business.

After lunch, Zhou Shiyue summoned Wen Zongji to his office and congratulated him on the birth of his son.

Wen Zongji thanked him again.

At the same time, he took the initiative to say that the Marquis's residence would hold a full moon banquet and invited Zhou Shiyue to attend.

Logically speaking, a mere junior official in the Ministry of Revenue should not be qualified to invite the Minister of Revenue.

However, Zhou Shiyue greatly admired Wen Zongji, and since the child was born to the Princess of Anhe County, Zhou Shiyue would give him face both publicly and privately.

as predicted!

Upon hearing Wen Zongji's invitation, Zhou Shiyue accepted without hesitation.

Zhou Shiyue smiled and said, "When the county princess was pregnant before, you were unsettled. Now that the county princess has safely given birth to the child, you should focus your attention on official duties."

Wen Zongji cupped his hands in greeting: "This humble official will certainly do his utmost."

Zhou Shiyue said, "I'm not pressuring you, so you don't need to feel too much pressure."

He didn't want to push Wen Zongji too hard.

"Yes."

Wen Zongji continued to review the case files from Zhou Shiyue's office.

Everyone else in the Ministry of Revenue could see Zhou Shiyue's appreciation for Wen Zongji. They were filled with jealousy and envy, and they were all waiting to see what great things Wen Zongji could do to deserve Zhou Shiyue's appreciation.

Next shift, return to Yunguang Academy

Pei Rujing was teasing Rui Ge'er.

Rui Ge'er has changed a lot now. He's fair-skinned, tender, and very cute. You just want to pinch his cheeks.

As soon as Wen Zongji entered, he saw Pei Rujing pinching Rui Ge'er's cheek.

Looking up and seeing Wen Zongji return, he instructed, "Prepare the meal."

Wen Zongji walked over, bent down and kissed Rui Ge'er's little face, and said, "Was Rui Ge'er good today?"

Pei Rujing nodded: "They're so well-behaved. Except for whimpering a couple of times when they're hungry or need to pee, they're usually incredibly well-behaved."

Wen Zongji couldn't help but laugh: "I wonder who he got this personality from."

Neither he nor Pei Rujing were obedient people.

Pei Rujing gently touched Rui Ge'er's little face: "It's natural... Mother says Rui Ge'er's eyes look like yours, and his nose looks like mine. Can you tell?"

Wen Zongji looked at it carefully: "It does seem somewhat similar."

Actually, he couldn't really tell.

Pei Rujing also hesitated: "Sometimes I think it looks like it, and sometimes I don't think it looks like it."

Both new parents have some face blindness.

Wen Zongji laughed and said, "Who cares? Anyway, our son definitely won't be ugly."

"Of course."

Pei Rujing is very confident about this.

Dinner was served in no time.

The wet nurse took Rui Ge'er away so as not to disturb their meal.

After finishing her meal, Pei Rujing said, "The nanny said that the county princess's residence has been tidied up, and I plan to move the storeroom items there in the meantime."

The storeroom mainly contained Pei Rujing's dowry and some items that Emperor Shun'an had bestowed upon her over time.

Wen Zongji nodded: "It's fine if my wife makes the arrangements. I've already spoken to my father about the guards, and he said he'll help us find suitable candidates."

Pei Rujing said, "I was thinking that if the Marquis's mansion couldn't find anyone, I would ask my second brother for help."

Pei Shirong could easily find a few people to be his bodyguards in the Infantry Commander's Office.

Wen Zongji said, "The county princess's mansion is quite large. In addition to the armored guards, we also need guards to watch over the house and courtyard. We can ask my second brother to keep an eye out for them. Anyway, having more guards won't hurt."

The county magistrate is wealthy and powerful; he can easily afford to support her.

"it is good."