TRBDM -Chapter 139 The Valiant Xie Chuan

“Alright.” Xie Wanrou replied softly.

Jiang Yuelin’s purpose for this visit accomplished, he stood up to take his leave.

Wei Zhaorong had Xie Wanrou escort him out.

After the two of them left, Nanny Qi smiled and said, “Madam, do you think Master Jiang likes the eldest miss?”

Wei Zhaorong waved it off lightly: “Rou’er’s personality is naturally charming.”

Only the Lei family was blind enough not to see Xie Wanrou’s virtues.

But now the Lei family was reaping the consequences of their actions. Rumor had it that Lei Tieyun had gone mad, shouting daily to see Lei Lieshan, and had been locked in a rundown side chamber.

With the Lei family defeated, their servants either left or scattered, and Lei Tieyun probably wouldn’t live much longer.

Everything they suffered was well-deserved.

Wei Zhaorong set down her teacup and said, “By the way, tomorrow Chuan’er will move out of the Eastern Courtyard. In the evening, invite everyone to Anhe Garden for dinner. Don’t prepare any wine for the meal. From now on, as long as Chuan’er is present, no one is to drink alcohol.”

“Yes, madam.”

The next day, Xie Chuan officially had the ban lifted and moved back to Ruixiang Courtyard.

As soon as he arrived at Ruixiang Courtyard, he took a deep breath: “Ah, the familiar scent… it really is more comfortable living in our own courtyard.”

Dou Shuyao followed him inside.

Once they entered, Xie Chuan signaled Nanny Zhang with his eyes. She immediately understood, covering her mouth as she stepped out and closed the doors and windows behind her.

“Madam, Madam, I’ve missed you so much—let your husband have a kiss.”

From behind, Xie Chuan grabbed Dou Shuyao and planted a hard kiss on her fair neck.

Ah, the feeling was utterly intoxicating.

Dou Shuyao blushed deeply from his sudden attack and pushed him away: “What are you doing? It’s broad daylight!”

Xie Chuan kicked off his boots: “I don’t care if it’s day or night. Mother said that the main house bears the heavy responsibility of continuing the family line. I’m just obediently following her instructions—haven’t done anything wrong.”

He flipped Dou Shuyao over, cupping her face in his hands: “Madam, the arrow is on the string—it must be released—”

“…” Dou Shuyao was left speechless.

Xie Chuan carried her toward the bed, the bed frame creaking and shaking. For two full hours, they barely stopped.

A hundred days of abstinence from desire, confinement, and wine had really driven Xie Chuan wild.

News of Xie Chuan’s prowess quickly spread throughout the entire mansion.

When idle, the servants and maids would gossip about it.

“Master is so brave. I heard Ruixiang Courtyard called for water four times.”

“It’s true—I saw it with my own eyes.”

“Four times… heavens—”

“Hehe, Madam will surely conceive this time.”

“Of course, and it will definitely be a boy.”

Even the normally quiet Quyang Courtyard heard this news.

Shen Zhizhi had been lying in bed for over half a month, and with Xie Sheng often returning late, she was already upset.

Hearing that the main house couple’s relationship had intensified, as if newlyweds, made her heart even more suffocated.

After a while, she suddenly felt intense pressure in her chest, accompanied by some stomach pain.

“Someone! Quickly summon the mansion doctor! My stomach hurts!”

Shen Zhizhi was terrified. The child in her womb was her lifeline—nothing could go wrong.

At this moment, she didn’t care about her pride. Going outside the mansion would waste time; the mansion doctor could be summoned immediately.

The mansion doctor arrived without delay. After examining her, he said, “Second Madam, it’s the changing season. The weather is sometimes hot and dry, which can trigger breathing difficulties. I’ll prepare a cooling medicinal decoction. Take it warm when you feel uncomfortable.”

The doctor hesitated for a moment, then added a reminder: “Second Madam, there is repressed qi in your body, which is not good for the fetus’s growth. If you can maintain a cheerful mood, it will benefit the child.”

Shen Zhizhi certainly understood the reasoning behind this.

But now, there was nothing in her life worth feeling happy about.

Her past relationship with Xie Sheng had once been the envy of others.

Especially Dou Shuyao—Shen Zhizhi had countless times seen the look of envy in Dou Shuyao’s eyes.

Although it always flashed by in an instant, Shen Zhizhi could catch it every single time.

She felt a vague sense of pride.

From a small, humble household like the Shen family, to now stepping over the legitimate eldest daughter of the Xiang household—this feeling was exhilarating.

Fortunes turn like the wheel of fate. Now, Dou Shuyao had not only seized control of the household but had also rekindled her relationship with Xie Chuan. Maybe they would even have a child.

How could Shen Zhizhi possibly swallow that?

In her agitation and anger, her stomach began to ache.

The house physician had finished prescribing medicine and still stood nearby.

Shen Zhizhi knew she should pay the consultation fee.

But now, in Quyang Courtyard, she didn’t even have a single copper coin on her—how could she pay the fee?

Embarrassed, she stammered: “Um… House physician, can I put it on the account? When Second Master returns, I’ll have someone deliver the silver to your courtyard.”

“Of course, Madam. In that case, I’ll take my leave first.”

After the physician left, Shen Zhizhi drank the medicine and lay quietly for a long while before her stomach finally settled.

Her previously flat lower abdomen was now slightly rounded, harboring a tiny life within.

Shen Zhizhi caressed her belly and silently prayed: May the First Branch never conceive a child.

At Ruixiang Courtyard, Dou Shuyao lay sprawled across the bed, her whole body like it had fallen apart, not even able to move a single finger.

“Madam, are you thirsty? Here, I’ll feed you some water.”

Xie Chuan looked radiant, his robe casually draped over his shoulders, revealing his strong chest and abs.

Dou Shuyao was indeed thirsty and weakly murmured, “Mm.”

Xie Chuan sat at the bedside, carefully supporting Dou Shuyao’s head and feeding her water in small sips.

Once she finished drinking, Dou Shuyao closed her eyes, already too sleepy to think clearly.

Suddenly, a hot body pressed up behind her. Xie Chuan whispered in her ear, “Madam, am I brave?”

Dou Shuyao’s exhausted nerves suddenly sparked with clarity, her ears tinged with red.

She pretended not to hear, deliberately staying silent.

Xie Chuan didn’t let it go, fingers playing with the ends of her hair, blowing warm air into her ear. “Madam, am I brave?”

Dou Shuyao’s sensitive ears twitched at his breath, her whole body tingling.

She couldn’t resist and gave a soft, “Mm.”

Satisfied, Xie Chuan gently patted her back. “Madam, you’ve worked hard. Sleep now.”

The next moment, Dou Shuyao drifted off to sleep.

She slept until the second watch of the next day.

When she woke, sore all over, and sat in front of the bronze mirror to brush her hair, she realized that Nanny Zhang and the maids wore teasing smiles on their faces.

Dou Shuyao was slow to recall what had happened yesterday, and her ears flushed red again.

“Madam, Anhe Courtyard sent Xianglian bird’s nest specially to nourish your body.”

“Thank you, Mother, for your care.”

“Of course! The Old Madam has always been concerned about you and Master.”

Dou Shuyao felt happy but also secretly worried. If she failed to conceive successfully, she would be letting her mother down.

Nanny Zhang noticed her worry and said, “The Old Madam said there’s no need to rush about conceiving. Putting unnecessary pressure on yourself only makes it harder. It’s best to let things take their natural course.”

The phrase “let things take their natural course” eased Dou Shuyao’s concerns.

“Madam, are you awake?” Xie Chuan strode in energetically.