Ming Dynasty: The Crocodile King of Han Prince Zhu Gaoxu's Family

Chapter 394 Winter of the Ninth Year of Xuande
Even Xia herself might be affected in the future! After all, even her father, Xia Yuanji, had subtly reminded her of this matter on several occasions!
Although Princess Xia was unwilling, she knew that this matter could not be suppressed indefinitely. "I have two sons! My eldest son has ten years more than you all, I'm not afraid!"
In the end, although she was unwilling, Princess Xia still managed to overcome her selfish desires with reason and accepted the matter in her heart.

"Your Highness is indeed very understanding and righteous. Very good!" Seeing that his wife had relented, Zhu Zhanhe was very satisfied. He put down his chopsticks, gently took his wife's hand, and praised her for being sensible with great enthusiasm. After hearing Zhu Zhanhe's praise, Princess Xia's expression finally improved a lot.

"The imperial court sent a letter requesting that I make a trip to Beijing."

"I will be leaving tomorrow, so please take good care of the house, Your Highness." After a moment, Zhu Zhanhe released his wife's hand, picked up his bowl and chopsticks again, and said softly to His Highness Xia.

"Your Highness, rest assured, I know what's important." Hearing that her husband was going out again, and to the dangerous city of Beijing no less, Xia Shi couldn't help but worry about his safety. But then, Princess Xia Shi thought of her husband's dozens of feet long alligator dragon, and she instantly felt relieved. After all, the alligator dragon's majesty was absolutely unquestionable!
"The food today is very good, Your Highness is very thoughtful." Zhu Zhanhe continued to eat the sumptuous meal prepared by his wife and praised the food.

"I'm glad Your Highness likes it." Despite her husband's praise, Princess Xia's smile remained slightly stiff, clearly indicating that she was still not in a very good mood.

Afterwards, Zhu Zhanhe ate his meal quietly, accompanied by Princess Xia, while Lahe and Xiaozhi went back and forth, constantly pouring wine and serving food.

"Your Highness!" After a brief silence, Princess Xia called out to her husband again.

"Your Highness, is there anything else?" Upon hearing his wife's gentle voice, Zhu Zhanhe put down his chopsticks and turned to ask her.

"Xiao Zhi~~" However, at this moment, Princess Xia did not respond to Zhu Zhanhe's words. Instead, she called over Xiao Zhi, the maid who was busy serving food.

Your Highness~
"Your Majesty~" Upon hearing the princess call her name, Little Sesame quickly put down her bowl and chopsticks, ran to the two of them, and respectfully waited for the princess's instructions.

"Your Highness, Xiaozhi is not young anymore. I would like to ask Your Highness to grant her an heir." Princess Xia suddenly changed the subject, shifting the focus to Xiaozhi, and even asking Xiaozhi to bear a child for Zhu Zhanhe!

Upon hearing Princess Xia's words, Xiao Zhi was first stunned, then immediately knelt on the ground with a look of surprise and joy. Seeing this, Lady Lahe had no choice but to kneel down as well.

"Okay!" Zhu Zhanhe was momentarily stunned by his wife's sudden request. Then, seeing that her expression didn't seem fake, he readily agreed. After all, in Zhu Zhanhe's view, Xiaozhi had served him for many years; giving her a formal title was perfectly acceptable!

"Thank you for the reward, Princess! Thank you for the reward, Your Highness!" Xiao Zhi, kneeling on the ground, was so excited to hear that her master had also agreed to the matter that she couldn't help but shed tears. She kept kowtowing to Zhu Zhanhe and Xia Shi. Her plump and graceful figure bounced with each kowtow.

"Xiao Zhi, go and wash up. The Prince rested in the palace at noon today."

"Take Lady Lahe with you, and teach her how to serve the Prince." Princess Xia said softly, looking at the maid Xiaozhi who was kneeling on the ground, kowtowing and crying excitedly.

However, to Zhu Zhanhe's surprise, Princess Xia actually brought Lahe, a new helper, to help Xiaozhi! How enthusiastic!

"Thank you for the reward, Your Highness!" Xiao Zhi knelt on the ground and kowtowed deeply to Your Highness Xia in gratitude.

"Thank you for the reward, Your Highness~~" Not only Xiao Zhi, but also Lady Lahe was respectfully kowtowing at this moment. She understood Chinese and naturally knew that next, she would have to serve the magnificent man in front of her! Although her heart was pounding like thunder, Lady Lahe knew that she had no choice but to kneel down and bow with Xiao Zhi, trembling.

"Go down." Princess Xia raised her hand and sent Xiao Zhi and the other woman out to prepare. "This servant takes her leave." Then, Xiao Zhi, looking excited, and Lahe, looking shy, quickly retreated.

After Xiao Zhi and Lahe left, only Zhu Zhanhe and Xia Shi remained in the room.

"Your Highness, Yu'er is a good child~" Seeing that no one was in the room, Princess Xia actually squatted down on the ground, raised her delicate face, and looked at Zhu Zhanhe with her big eyes pleadingly.

At this moment, Princess Xia was really worried. She was very worried that her eldest son would be deposed by the prince! Or that her eldest son would be deposed after being overtaken by the prince's other sons!
"I know~"
"Don't worry, my lord. As long as Yu'er is as well-behaved as he is now, everything will be alright." Zhu Zhanhe lowered his head, looking at his wife's delicate face, which was full of pitiful expressions. Zhu Zhanhe couldn't help but feel sorry for her and gently rubbed her cheek, softly comforting her.

"Why would you think of having Xiaozhi serve you in bed now?" Zhu Zhanhe cupped his wife's face in his hands, comforting Xia Shi before asking softly.

"Your Highness, Xiaozhi is already an old maid. If she doesn't have a child now, she may never be able to have one in her lifetime."

"Over the years, Xiaozhi has served me very well, and I should give her some consideration." Princess Xia gently rubbed her face against her husband's strong hand and replied softly.

In fact, Princess Xia had another thought. Xiao Zhi had served her for many years and was definitely one of her own! If Xiao Zhi had a child in the future, she would definitely stand on her son's side! Besides, Princess Xia knew that her husband was a sentimental person, and if she treated Xiao Zhi well, her husband would definitely be satisfied.

Yes, Princess Xia wants to increase her son's future prospects! She can also win over her girlfriends and please her husband—a triple win!
"My official is indeed very thoughtful."

I knew I hadn't misjudged you.

"Smack~~" Sure enough, after hearing Princess Xia's words, Zhu Zhanhe had a satisfied look on his face. To compensate his wife for her hard work, after praising Xia's virtue, Zhu Zhanhe couldn't help but cup Xia's face and kiss her tender little mouth hard, making her dizzy with pleasure.

"Your Highness, I am not feeling well these past two days."

"I've made all the arrangements for you, Master. You should go find Xiaozhi and the others." After a moment, Madam Xia straddled her husband's lap, pushed away his head which was thrashing about, and said in a slightly hurried and disappointed tone.

"What a pity. I'm leaving tomorrow."

"It seems I can only wait until I return from Beijing before my daughter-in-law can conceive." Hearing his wife Xia's words, Zhu Zhanhe had no choice but to stop his restless hands. However, after holding Xia in his arms for a moment, Zhu Zhanhe whispered to his wife again.

"Your Highness, I'm already past my prime~" Upon hearing her husband's gentle and sweet words, Princess Xia couldn't help but show a look of joy on her face.

However, a moment later, Xia suddenly remembered the wrinkle she had seen on her brow in the mirror that morning. She then cautiously spoke to her husband, quickly turning her head away, worried that he might be disgusted by the wrinkle.

"Nonsense~"
"My lord is in the prime of his life, and I adore him!" Zhu Zhanhe noticed his wife's cautious expression. Instantly, he guessed what she was thinking. So, Zhu Zhanhe cupped his wife's chubby little face in his hands and looked into her eyes. As their eyes met, Zhu Zhanhe spoke to Xia Shi with tenderness.

(End of this chapter)