After sharing a body with her husband

These things were revealed in a letter Lu Susu wrote to her.

Shang Lingjun was still surprised by Lu Susu's overtures. She could tell that Lu Susu didn't seem to take Xiao Jing seriously at all...

After the sounds of firecrackers from the old year faded away, the warm spring days returned in the blink of an eye.

Shang Lingjun's belly grew bigger day by day. Spring is a good season to go out and enjoy the scenery, but a big event happened in the Xie family.

Spring apricots have ripened.

Chunxing was Xie Hengzhi's concubine. She wanted Shang Lingjun to adopt her child. Does anyone remember that?

She did indeed give birth to a son, but this child was not adopted by Shang Lingjun. Instead, Zhao Shuangyue sent someone to take him away. Logically speaking, it should have been a good thing for the future of an illegitimate son to be raised under the name of his legal wife.

However, Chunxing threw a tantrum, crying and yelling in the courtyard, accusing Zhao Shuangyue of stealing her child. Originally, Xie Hengzhi considered that she was the child's biological mother and wanted to keep her in the Xie family.

But after that, Chunxing was immediately sent away to a country estate.

When Shang Lingjun heard about this, she sighed. If it weren't for Murong Jingwan instigating Chunxing and fostering her ambition, Chunxing would have been so eager to have the seventh branch of the family adopt her unborn child.

Otherwise, at least she's a concubine with a son to rely on now, and living a peaceful life would be a life of wealth and honor.

Furthermore, she has another chance to demonstrate her loyalty and integrity after giving birth. With a child, she can also find a stable life under the care of Zhao Shuangyue, the mistress of the house.

But she had none of them.

Once the opportunity is missed, it's gone; she simply wasn't destined for it.

Before long, joyous occasions followed one after another in the manor. In early summer, Shang Lingjun gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Both mother and child were safe and sound. Xie Yan'an was overjoyed and, with tears streaming down his face, hugged the child and sat by Shang Lingjun's bedside, crying without any regard for his image.

"Oh dear... no one said childbirth was so scary... Oh dear! My dear! Ahh..."

Xie Yan'an had never seen a woman give birth before, and it terrified him.

When Shang Lingjun was weak, she saw Xie Yan'an crying uncontrollably beside her and felt speechless.

Xie Yan'an didn't dare to whip the child too hard because he was holding the child in his arms. In the end, Old Madam Wei couldn't bear to watch any longer and took the child away from Xie Yan'an.

"Cry, cry, cry! Look at you, even Ah Zhao can't cry as loudly as you!"

Old Madam Wei was truly at a loss for words, both laughing and crying.

Shang Lingjun's son was named Xie Bozhao. This name was personally chosen for her by Old Lady Wei, and Shang Lingjun thought it sounded very nice.

"Don't cry, give me some water."

Shang Lingjun's voice was weak and listless.

So, Xie Yan'an, sobbing, brought her water, carefully placing a bamboo straw he had prepared beforehand in the cup. He held the cup gently, choking back tears as he said:

"Drink slowly, don't choke."

Shang Yaojun: "..."

Who can choke on water?

Xie Yan'an's incoherent ramblings amused the maids and servants in the room.

"Look at how much the eldest young master looks like you, Seventh Master..."

Little A-Zhao was making "ooh ooh ooh ooh" sounds, her eyes were closed, and her little fists were clenched. She was so cute that everyone couldn't stop praising her.

Shang Lingjun's heart almost melted. "Let me take another look."

Old Madam Wei gently placed the child beside her, and Shang Lingjun watched quietly, her eyes filled with an unyielding warmth and maternal tenderness.

"Chuan Chuan, this is our child."

Xie Yan'an gently held her hand, his eyes red.

"Yes, from now on we will be a family of three, the closest of relatives in the world. Ati, Azhao and I are your family."

Shang Lingjun's lips curved into a smile. Yes, she had family now—little A Zhao, Xie Yan'an, and Old Madam Wei.

She was no longer alone; she had the care and love of her family.

This is enough.

Looking at this happy and complete family of three, Old Madam Wei smiled with relief. Since Yan Ge'er's accident, she had never imagined that Yan Ge'er would have such a day.

Now she feels completely at peace.

"Now we're just waiting for Shimotsuki to give birth, and the house will be even more lively then. It'll be wonderful to have the wet nurses and nannies taking care of the two children together."

Old Madam Wei sighed.

Half a month later, Zhao Shuangyue gave birth to a daughter, named Xie Changqing. The name "Little Aqing" was given to her by Uncle Xie.

Zhao Shuangyue has both a son and a daughter, which is excellent.

With the addition of Chunxing's son, the Xie family has gained three more little ones in just a few months, making it incredibly lively. One of them is crying, and the other is making a fuss.

Xie Jiaguang had seven or eight wet nurses who took care of several children.

Among them, Xiao A Zhao is the oldest, even older than three-year-old Yun Ge'er.

Three little children, a grandson, and two great-grandchildren kept Old Madam Wei smiling from ear to ear all day long, keeping her as busy as a spinning top.

Xiao A Zhao's full moon celebration was held together with Xiao A Qing's. Since Shang Ling Jun was born prematurely, it was not celebrated too much.

The full moon banquet was still very lively, with Shang Lingjun and Zhao Shuangyue both showing up, their faces stiff with smiles.

Pei Zhiying also arrived with Lu Susu. Lu Susu had given birth to twins, almost two months older than Shang Lingjun's child. Having a boy and a girl was a blessed and auspicious occasion.

Pei Zhiying's mouth was crooked from smiling. In a great mood, she forgave the world and generously came to congratulate Shang Lingjun, mentioning her twins every other sentence.

The past is the past, and Shang Lingjun has to get through this in public, so everything was harmonious. She and Lu Susu talked for a long time and got along very well.

Xiao Jing's health deteriorated further. He consulted many doctors, who all said it was a sequela of his arm wound. He was always gloomy and stayed at home, as if someone owed him money.

Lu Susu only cared for her two children and rarely paid attention to Xiao Jing. General Xiao and Pei Zhiying also focused their attention on the twin babies, placing their hopes on them.

The Song family of the Earl of Weide's mansion also came to offer their congratulations, but it was Earl Weide who came, accompanied by Song Afu, but not Countess Zhang.

Presumably, she's finally too ashamed to come to the Xie family this time.

After all, Song Yunyi's affair had become too ugly, and she was severely punished by the princess and sent out of Shengjing City.

It was only then that Shang Lingjun learned that the old lady, Widber's mother, had passed away, and the marriage that Song Afu had arranged had to be postponed.

This period of mourning lasted for three years.

Song Afu wasn't in a hurry. Her complexion had visibly improved, and when she saw Shang Lingjun, she smiled and offered her congratulations.

Lady Shang had just finished her postpartum confinement and shouldn't overexert herself, so she informed Old Madam Wei and went back to rest.

On the way, she unexpectedly ran into Grandpa Xie and Song Afu alone, and the two seemed to be talking about something.

Shang Lingjun slowed down and took a few more glances, but was noticed by the perceptive Uncle Xie. Song Afu blushed immediately, and even her neck turned bright red.

This startled Shang Lingjun. Had she appeared at the wrong time?

However, Grandpa Xie reacted calmly, exchanging a normal glance with Shang Lingjun as usual before turning and leaving.

Shang Lingjun pursed her lips and remained silent, saying nothing.

She only gave Song Afu a deep look before leaving.

Shang Lingjun had no interest in Xie Daye's private affairs, nor did she want to get involved in them at all; she only cared about the affairs of the Seventh Branch.

Of course, she wouldn't comment on Song Afu at all.