Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Am I just too tired, or am I seeing things?

Upon hearing that the First Ladies of Xu Guo Mansion and Qin Mansion had arrived, Suyan was also taken aback. She hurriedly went out, opened the door, and bowed: “I, your humble servant, greet the First Lady and Lady Qin.”

“Hmph.” Wang Phoenix of Xu Guo Mansion coldly nodded.

“Five Lady, no need for such formality.”

Lady Zhao Qing of Qin Mansion smiled, appearing much more courteous compared to Wang Phoenix’s haughty demeanor.

“Today marks the end of my confinement period, so I brought Qingwan to visit and relax at Xu Guo Mansion.

While wandering in the back courtyard, I heard that Five Lady resides here.

Even though we’ve never met before…”

Strength +1.

Even though the little girl is only a month old, her delicate skin, smooth like porcelain, already shows signs of beauty akin to peach blossoms.

Miss Xu from the Xu household was sleeping soundly in her mother Wang Phoenix’s arms.

Strength +1.

Sometimes I wish Qingwan were a boy, who could grow up to join the army, fight for the country, and silence the gossip at the Imperial Court.”

Hearing his mother’s words, Ming paused momentarily.

Soon after, the two left.

“Indeed,” Zhao Qing smiled and nodded, but Ming saw reluctance in this beautiful woman’s eyes.

In her sleep, Suyan felt her precious baby moving constantly.

It’s all thanks to our ancestors’ legacy, with hereditary privileges ensuring our family’s prosperity and some fortunate positions for the younger generation.

Suyan fed Xueno once, conveniently ending the topic.

Suyan lowered her head: “Thank you for your praise, Lady Qin, but as the First Lady said, Ming, being a concubine’s son, cannot participate in the imperial exams.

But towards this Wang Phoenix, Ming really wanted to kick her butt with his tiny foot!”

“Ming looks so handsome; he will surely be a man capable of governing the country and defending the borders.” Lady Qin smiled and gently pinched Ming’s cheek with her delicate fingers.

“Sects? Flying through the air? Immortal Maidens?”

Just then, Lady Wang Phoenix’s daughter, Xuenuo, woke up and started crying incessantly.

Suyan quickly stepped aside.

With ample milk today, after feeding the First Lady’s daughter, she could also feed Ming.

Lady Qin possessed alluring peach blossom eyes, a well-proportioned nose, and a pair of cherry lips that lightly puckered, as if holding a lake of spring water.

This is a world of high martial arts where cultivation is possible; I must become more disciplined!

Decided! Today, I’ll do 200 leg raises.

Wang Phoenix chuckled: “Sister Qin, don’t say such things. Our Uncle is currently cultivating at the Celestial Sword Sect. Once he descends the mountain, he will surely hold an important position in the Ministry of War.”

“If that lowly one may dare…”

But you, me, and Sister Wang all gave birth on the same day, what a rare bond.

“Yes, Mistress.” The maids respectfully retreated and gently closed the door.

“I, the lowly one, dare not.” Suyan held Ming and lowered her head.

Ming turned to look at Miss Qin, who was also a month old, blinking and looking at Ming, even reaching out her hand and happily shouting “Ah ah ah.”

Wang Phoenix coolly said: “Since Lady Qin invited you to sit, just sit.”

“Then I shall disturb you,” Zhao Qing smiled and nodded, then told her maid beside her, “Wait outside the door, let’s chat among the three of us.”

“Lady Qin, please don’t say such things. It’s an honor for the First Lady and Lady Qin to visit Ming, please come in.”

Suyan turned Ming around, allowing him to see clearly the Grand Lady of Qin Mansion and the Grand Lady of Xu Mansion.

As for defending the borders, that’s something I haven’t even considered.

The dignified aura combined with her enchanting beauty made Ming, who had seen countless videos of various seductive women, momentarily stunned.

With Wang Phoenix’s permission, Suyan finally sat next to Zhao Qing.

Is this a world of high martial arts and mystical fantasy?

Zhao Qing glanced at Wang Phoenix beside her, then at Suyan, sighing: “Indeed, peace and safety are enough. However, over generations, neither Xu nor Qin Mansions have produced a scholar-official. In terms of martial prowess, neither has produced a general.”

“Suya, please sit.” Zhao Qing gestured.

Suyan held Ming and lay down on the bed, gradually falling asleep.

“Sister Qin, what you’re saying… According to the Great Wu Kingdom’s rules, illegitimate sons cannot take the imperial exams, thus it’s impossible for them to govern the country and assist the ruler. As for defending the borders, not everyone can be Lord Xu or Lord Qin. Moreover, the battlefield is silent with swords and knives. Sister Chen might not necessarily bear it.” Wang Phoenix laughed, her words filled with sharpness.

Ming kicked his legs fiercely, causing the bed to shake slightly.

Looking at his mother, Ming continued kicking inside the blanket.

When Suyan opened her eyes, she saw her baby lifting both feet, kicking the thin blanket which flew around like a handkerchief.

After serving tea to Zhao Qing and Wang Phoenix, Suyan quickly walked to the bedside, picked up Ming, stood beside Zhao Qing and Wang Phoenix, and didn’t dare to sit.

“First Lady, Lady Qin, please take a seat.”

Suyan suspected she was dreaming, rubbing her eyes and looking again.

And in Lady Qin’s arms, there was a beautifully carved little girl.

Suyan timidly glanced at First Lady Wang Phoenix of Xu Mansion.

“So we came to visit Five Lady and Little Master, disturbing you.”

Strength +1.

In comparison, Miss Qingwan and Miss Xuenuo will definitely grow up to be celestial beauties, perhaps even selected by great sects, becoming immortal maidens capable of ascending to the heavens and descending to the earth,倾国倾城.”

Compared to Lady Qin, although the main lady of Xu Mansion wasn’t unattractive, her pointed chin always gave Ming a sense of sharpness and cruelty, and she always looked displeased, as if someone owed her hundreds of taels of gold.

It’s enough for Ming to grow up peacefully and healthily, not asking for any extraordinary achievements.

Being born into Xu Guo Mansion, living a life without worry about food and clothing, is already Ming’s good fortune.

Regarding this little guy who competes for milk with him, Ming didn’t feel any aversion. How could a child know anything? Naturally, they eat when they see milk.

“This shouldn’t make you feel hesitant. You belong to Xu Guo Mansion, I to Qin Mansion. Xu and Qin are closely connected, we are not outsiders. If you remain so formal, I will get upset.” Zhao Qing pretended to be angry.

Lady Qin wore a plain white long skirt, slightly fitted at the waist, highlighting her slender figure. She sat gracefully on the chair, her long skirt clinging to her body, accentuating her curves.

Suyan stared blankly at her child:

“Am I just too tired, or am I seeing things?”

Her precious baby lay quietly beside her, breathing steadily, with the blanket neatly tucked in.

Suyan looked dumbfounded at her child:

“Am I just too tired, or am I seeing things?”