Reunion

How is the Princess Consort?

The Physician came to take Lin Yunwan's pulse. Qi Lingheng had official business today, but he was reluctant to leave. He waited in the inner room until the Physician finished taking her pulse, then lifted the curtain and came in to ask questions.

The Physician, who was quite old, bowed and said, "Your Prince, there is no pregnancy pulse."

"However... the Princess Consort is in very good health."

Qi Lingheng smiled upon hearing this, "Guards, bestow the reward."

Cuiqin gave the doctor a reward and then Physician out.

Lin Yunwan lowered her sleeves and said with a helpless smile, "Your Prince, it's getting late, you should go and get back to work."

Qi Lingheng nodded, and although he had already left, he turned back and said, "As long as you're healthy, everything is fine."

Lin Yunwan's gaze softened considerably.

"Princess Consort."

Not long after, Xiruo came in with good news. "Madam Dong has given birth! It's a boy!"

The messenger is outside.

"A boy?"

It's like everything you ask for comes true.

Lin Yunwan was happy for Dong Shuangshuang: "She now has both a son and a daughter."

Now that Lu Rong is unable to move, the Old Madam of the Lu family will surely cherish her only grandson like the apple of her eye.

"A pregnant woman is at her weakest right after giving birth."

Lin Yunwan thought for a moment and then said, "Xiruo, go and deliver some tonics and some things for the child. Ask for the child's birth date and time, and then say... the Prince Huan's Residence wants to register the child's name."

"Yes!"

Xiruo went to the Lu family the next day.

Upon seeing Xiruo, Dong Shuangshuang breathed a sigh of relief. Because the delivery had gone smoothly, she was able to sit up and speak, smiling as she asked, "How is Your Princess Consort?"

"Thank you for your concern, Madam Dong. Our Princess Consort is doing well."

Xiruo then relayed Lin Yunwan's instructions.

Dong Shuangshuang suddenly burst into tears. She knew that the Princess Consort was trying to support her, because the Princess Consort was afraid that her mother-in-law would come and take her son away.

With Prince Huan Consort's concern, even if her mother-in-law wanted to take her son away, she would have to think twice.

Dong Shuangshuang instructed her maid, "Write down the young master's birth date and time for Xiruo."

The maidservant wrote down the Young Master's birth date and gave it to Xiruo.

A month later, the Lu family held a celebration for the baby's one-month birthday, and Lin Yunwan attended.

The Lin Residence even sent a congratulatory gift.

Lin Yunwan even wrote a New Year Memorial for the child herself. Once the New Year Memorial was circulated, her talent became widely known.

Upon returning to the manor, they saw that the carriage had already gone back to the palace.

She strode towards the Main Courtyard and, seeing a servant coming from Main Courtyard again, asked, "Has the Prince returned?"

The Matron said, "Your Princess Consort, the Prince has returned with guests; they are in the study."

Lin Yunwan her head and went to Qi Lingheng's study.

She had no idea how fast she was walking.

Cuiqin, just turned fourteen, didn't have legs as long as Lin Yunwan and Xiruo, so she ran with difficulty. Finally, she caught up with Xiruo and asked breathlessly, "Where is the Princess Consort?"

Xiruo pointed to the Lakeside Pavilion behind the study and said, "The Princess Consort has gone there by boat."

Cuiqin muttered, "The Princess Consort left in such a hurry. I wonder if anyone went up to the island to serve tea?"

She looked around but couldn't see any boats; both boats had already reached the other side of the shore.

Xiruo touched her nose and laughed, "Yulin County suffers from floods every year, and the water level has risen again this year. The Prince has been away for a month, how can the Princess Consort not be worried?"

Cuiqin seemed thoughtful. "... I've never seen the Princess Consort so anxious."

"Think about it, how has the Prince treated the Princess Consort? Put yourself in her shoes, how could the Princess Consort not worry about him after Prince's been gone for so long?"

Xiruo find it strange; she had been by Lin Yunwan's side for a long time and knew everything.

Cuiqin nodded.

She was born into the Lin Residence family and had seen many masters, but she had never seen a male master who doted on his Princess Consort like the Prince.

"Yun Wan, give me your hand."

Qi Lingheng was receiving guests at the Lakeside Pavilion when he heard the sound of water outside. Only then did he see servants rowing a boat to bring Lin Yunwan over.

He immediately came out and helped Lin Yunwan ashore.

"When did Your Prince return? Why didn't you tell me beforehand?"

Qi Lingheng said, "I returned right after you went to the banquet." He paused, then said meaningfully, "I went to pick up guests, and my return date is uncertain, so I didn't tell you."

"What kind of guest? Is it convenient for me to see him?"

Lin Yunwan knew there were guests inside, and if it wasn't appropriate, she didn't necessarily need to see them.

Qi Lingheng smiled and said, "You'll find out if you go and take a look."

Holding Lin Yunwan's five fingers, he led her inside.

"What are you trying to pull...?"

Lin Yunwan was completely bewildered.

As soon as she entered, she saw a young man standing by the window overlooking the water. He was wearing a straw hat and had a slender but upright figure. Although he was a young man, his shoulders had a heavy feel to them, making him seem very mature.

Who... is it?

Lin Yunwan couldn't believe it. She let go of Qi Lingheng's hand, her heart pounding in her chest.

The young man turned around, his features handsome.

Lin Yunyi took off his bamboo hat and smiled slightly, "Sister."

"Yun... Yun Yi!"

Lin Yunwan strode over and almost pounced on her younger brother, putting her arm around his shoulder and looking him over from left to right. She was surprised to find that he was already taller than her!

"Yun Yi..."

Her voice trembled; she didn't know what to say.

The Capital and Jiangqian are several miles apart. She thought she would have to wait a year or two, or even longer, before she could see her mother and brother.

Lin Yunyi had been holding back for a long time, but now he couldn't hold back any longer and choked out, "Elder Sister..."

Qi Lingheng quietly went out and closed the door.

It was still all white outside, but it wasn't boring at all.

The siblings talked inside for half an hour before Lin Yunwan opened the door and said, "Your Prince, please come in!"

Qi Lingheng nodded and went inside to have tea with them.

Lin Yunwan's eyes were red. He poured her tea and squeezed her hand as he handed it to her.

"Your Prince, you've been away for a month just to bring Yun Yi here?"

Qi Lingheng put down his teacup and said, "Not entirely. My Imperial Father ordered me to oversee the repair of the waterways, and I stayed in Yulin for more than half a month. The roads to the Capital were reopened, Yun Yi wrote that he wanted to come and 'study', so I took A Fu to pick him up."

He said casually, "It was just on my way."

Lin Yunwan glanced at Lin Yunyi.

Lin Yunyi smiled, his eyes still as bright as before, but he was different from before. The pride and arrogance of youth had disappeared after his Elder Sister's "death".

He said gently, "Sister, brother-in-law took good care of me on the way."

Lin Yunwan was very happy, but now was not the time to repay the Prince.

She then asked Lin Yunyi, "Does your husband allow you to travel and study abroad?"

Lin Yunyi rubbed his nose and said, "I've only been away for a little over half a month, not the whole time I've been traveling and studying."

Actually, I came here just to see Lin Yunwan.

Lin Yunyi heard in the letter that his sister was getting married and he was very sorry that he couldn't come. He was also afraid that people would become suspicious, especially the Lu family. The Lu family was like crazy, always keeping an eye on the Lin Family.

He could only be described as having come out for study abroad.

"Elder Sister, I no longer study at the same place; I'm at the Mingshan Academy."

Lin Yunyi said happily, "Chang Gong is there too."

"Is Chang Gong already eligible to study at the Mingshan Academy?"

Lin Yunwan was very surprised.