The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 349 - 206:

Xiao Chunyu hurriedly said, "Well, how about you go sleep in the study for the night?"

"No need, I’ll stay here."

Xia Guangcheng told Xiao Chunyu that between husband and wife, it was unreasonable to sleep in separate rooms.

Indeed, ever since they got married, no matter the time, he always returned to the inner courtyard to rest and never stayed overnight in the study.

This man sometimes has the heart of a child, unwilling to heed any advice.

A dignified seven-foot man curling up on this small bed, can it work?

Xia Guangcheng really did make do on the bed for the night and got up on time to attend the morning court.

At the court, the Emperor announced the imperial selection.

This time, all eligible young women above the fourth rank officer level must participate.

Everyone knew this selection was for the Crown Prince to choose a Crown Princess Consort, which excited those ministers with ambitions.

Mr. Zhang cast a meaningful glance at Grandmaster Jiang.

This old fellow truly has good fortune, managing to take the lead unexpectedly.

Yes, Zhang Wenxian returned to the mansion saying she hadn’t met the Empress.

Upon inquiry, it was discovered that Jiang Siya had been taken away by a little girl, accompanying her to play and dine together. Mr. Zhang felt a sense of despair.

After plotting for so long, he never expected a little girl to disrupt the plan midway.

He counted every possibility but missed one thing: he forgot the role of the little girl named Panpan in the harem.

Thus, he didn’t instruct Zhang Wenxian on the matters needing attention.

The Zhang Family has a daughter, a year younger than the Crown Prince... no, rather a year younger than the former Great Prince, so Mr. Zhang started scheming.

He hired the best nannies of refinement and the best female instructors to teach her.

From a young age, according to palace rules and etiquette, she learned everything and forcibly cultivated a reputation for both talent and beauty.

Indeed, looking across the Capital, no noblewoman could match Zhang Wenxian’s beauty.

Years ago, the Great Prince suffered health issues. Mr. Zhang often prayed to Buddha for the Great Prince’s healthy growth, hoping he would at least marry a princess and have a little prince.

Strictly speaking, it was partly due to Mr. Zhang’s efforts that the Great Prince’s health improved, enabling him to select a Crown Princess Consort.

Because he knew very well, the Emperor had only one legitimate heir in the inner palace for many years, only one Prince.

If it didn’t happen, Zhang Wenxian would be a useless pawn.

Sparing no expense, he fully supported her just to secure the selection in one fell swoop.

Who knew that yesterday, Xia Wenxian and the Jiang Family girl were summoned to the harem simultaneously, and before she could react, the chance was gone.

Today’s selection announced by the Emperor is actually a cover-up, or perhaps, they might choose two Crown Prince’s secondary consorts.

Yes, the position of Crown Princess Consort is no longer available, but a secondary consort position for Xia Wenxian is surely attainable.

Indeed, regardless of being a principal or secondary consort, having a little prince first is the ultimate priority.

Therefore, he doesn’t mind if Xia Wenxian enters the Eastern Palace as a secondary consort.

Thinking this way, his heart feels considerably relieved.

After court adjourned, Xia Guangcheng was about to turn away when Grandmaster Jiang called him.

"General Xia, congratulations on becoming a father and upgrading to fatherhood."

"Thank you, Grandmaster."

Xia Guangcheng was curious himself, as he didn’t have much connection with this Grandmaster.

Why now are people rushing to congratulate him? 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"Thank you, Grandmaster."

What surprised Xia Guangcheng was that following the Grandmaster, other ministers continually congratulated him on becoming a father.

Some even flattered by saying the next generation of General Xia has been born, a joyous occasion.

Xia Guangcheng could only awkwardly respond to everyone’s enthusiasm.

As a military general, he truly wasn’t accustomed to dealing with these literary old men, to play this game of social maneuvering.

More used to speaking directly on matters as needed.

But today, it seemed these people were only here to congratulate him and said nothing else.

Having dealt with everyone, Xia Guangcheng returned to the mansion.

He was puzzled all along the way; had these people taken the wrong medicine?

Back at the mansion, Xia Guangcheng found Panpan and his elderly mother watching the maids play kickball, and Panpan was eagerly learning how to do so.

"Come on, let me have a try too,"

"Mother, don’t you go kicking,"

Xia Guangcheng truly feared she’d accidentally sprain her back, which would be disgraceful: the elderly lady of the General Mansion sprained her back kicking the ball! That would surely become a major scandal in the Capital, turning into their idle chatter over meals.

"Nanny Su, see, Cheng’er stopped me,"

The old lady laughed, "Does he think I’m old, that I can’t do it?"

"General, you haven’t seen how impressive the old lady is," Nanny Su said, "Normally, it’s true that older people shouldn’t engage in such strenuous activities, but that’s other people’s elders, in our mansion, the old lady..."