Climbing to the Top: A Reborn Queen's Journey-Chapter 539: Baby Girl

Xue Liuniang exhausted her strength to give birth to the child, and without even having the strength to look at the child’s appearance, she fell into a deep sleep.

When she opened her eyes again, it was already midnight.

The delivery room had been tidied up, the bedding was all new, and her clothes were changed to clean ones. However, there was still a faint smell of blood in the room.

"Sixth Sister," Chen Haoran had been keeping vigil by the bed. When he saw Xue Liuniang waking up, he was very happy: "You finally woke up. Are you hungry? I’ll get you something to eat right away!"

"Big Brother, don’t make a fuss." Chen Jinyu carefully brought over a bowl of warm rice soup: "Miss Sun said that women who have just given birth should not eat greasy or spicy foods. You’ll have rice soup tonight, porridge tomorrow, and meat in a few days."

Xue Liuniang didn’t have the strength to sit up, so Chen Jinyu scooped up the rice soup with a spoon and carefully fed it to her. He smiled as he said, "Sister-in-law gave birth to a fair and chubby daughter. The wet nurse has already fed her twice."

Upon hearing that she had given birth to a daughter, Xue Liuniang instinctively glanced at Chen Haoran.

The world values male heirs. She gave birth to a daughter, and the Chen family must be very disappointed. Her mother-in-law, Mrs. Yao, hadn’t shown up, surely because she didn’t like it.

Chen Haoran clearly understood his wife’s concerns and smiled, "Our Chen family doesn’t value boys over girls. Grandfather is very happy to have a great-granddaughter and wants to name the child himself. My father has been coaxed into drinking by everyone, and my mother has been watching the child without blinking. Even when the nurse was feeding, she was by the side watching."

"Isn’t that right!" Chen Jinyu said a bit sourly, "Mother has been holding her all the time! She won’t even let me hold her, saying I’m clumsy and won’t know how to handle a baby."

Xue Liuniang was slightly relieved and, after drinking half a bowl of rice soup, softly said, "I want to see the child."

Chen Haoran immediately agreed and stepped out, returning shortly after with Mrs. Yao personally carrying the baby to the bedside.

"Sixth Sister gave birth to such good looks; the daughter looks like her mother and is very pretty." Mrs. Yao was full of joy, holding her granddaughter like a treasure, sitting down by the bed and presenting the small infant before Xue Liuniang: "Take a look."

Seeing her newborn daughter, Xue Liuniang couldn’t help but whisper, "Why is she so wrinkled?" She was also all red, like a little monkey, where did the beauty come from?

Mrs. Yao laughed, "All newborns look like that. In a few days, she’ll be fair and beautiful. Look at her eyebrows and eyes, so delicate and good-looking. Much prettier than Jinyu when he was a child."

Chen Jinyu: "..."

Forget it, in light of the niece just being born, I’ll let it go this time.

Mrs. Yao’s joy and affection for the child were not feigned. Xue Liuniang was completely at ease and smiled at her husband.

Chen Haoran approached tenderly, holding his wife’s hand: "The Commandery Princess has already sent someone to the Inspector Mansion with the good news. Rest and recover in the Prince Mansion. We’ll return after your postpartum confinement and the New Year."

Xue Liuniang replied softly.

...

The washing ceremony for the baby was quite lively.

Jiang Shaohua personally attended, bringing a complete set of golden necklaces and locks for the child. She held the baby and praised: "Such big and bright eyes, and such red skin; it’s bound to become fair later."

Mrs. Yao was so pleased that she couldn’t close her mouth: "The Commandery Princess is right. Next year when the Princess gets married, in the future, our little girl will be a reading companion for the Princess’s child."

Just like how Chen Jinyu accompanied a young Jiang Shaohua, growing up together and forming a deep friendship. Look now, isn’t the most trusted by the Commandery Princess Chen Jinyu?

If the Princess had a son in the future, even better. This would be a ready-made childhood sweetheart!

Mrs. Yao’s mind was abuzz with plans for her granddaughter’s future.

Jiang Shaohua, not disputing with Mrs. Yao, casually agreed with a smile, then went to visit Xue Liuniang.

Xue Liuniang, having rested for more than two days on the bed, was not as weak and was in relatively good spirits. Jiang Shaohua asked with a smile: "Can you really part with the child and go to the academy to be a teacher?"

Xue Liuniang softly laughed: "I’ll ask mother-in-law to help with the child for two years. When she’s a bit older, and can read and write, I’ll take her to Ye County."

Indeed, she had a plan.

Jiang Shaohua raised an eyebrow with a smile: "What if your mother-in-law is unwilling or can’t bear to let the child go with you?"

Xue Liuniang clearly had thought it through: "I’ll appeal to her emotions and reason with her. The Chen family values scholarly pursuits. My husband and sister-in-law have been educated since childhood. My father-in-law, as the Bowang County Magistrate, manages the iron mines and is very busy. My mother-in-law, not being fully literate, can’t guide the child’s studies. For the child’s future, she’ll agree."

Mrs. Yao indeed had her faults, such as being petty, suggestive, and fond of crying. However, being socially ambitious had its advantages. She treated a daughter-in-law of noble birth particularly well and would certainly defer for her granddaughter’s future.

Xue Liuniang was indeed clever. Within less than a year of entering the family, she had subtly won over her mother-in-law.

Jiang Shaohua enjoyed dealing with smart people and said with a smile: "As long as you’ve thought it through. The Ye County Women’s Academy is well-known, and even people from Jingzhou Prefecture send their daughters to study there now. The academy is in need of manpower. Once you go, you can truly shine."

Xue Liuniang’s eyes sparkled with brilliance: "I shall follow the Commandery Princess’s orders."

...

A few days later, someone from Governor Xue’s Mansion arrived.

Even Jiang Shaohua didn’t expect that Old Madam Xue would personally bring her daughters-in-law and granddaughters-in-law.

Old Madam Xue was the highest-ranking matron in Jingzhou Prefecture, and even if she occasionally was confused in speech or actions, Jiang Shaohua still had to give some respect to Governor Xue, honoring Old Madam Xue.

Jiang Shaohua, along with her officials, personally welcomed them at the main entrance and hosted a grand banquet, giving Old Madam Xue ample face and offering due respect to Chief Historian Chen.

Mrs. Yao couldn’t help but sigh to County Magistrate Chen: "The Commandery Princess treats our Chen family so well. No wonder Father-in-law is willing to work tirelessly for her!" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

It wasn’t just Chief Historian Chen; three generations of the Chen family were confidantes and trusted by the Commandery Princess.

Even Chen Haoran, when he gains a reputation and embarks on an official career, will undoubtedly and only be a minister to the Commandery Princess.

County Magistrate Chen quietly reminded: "Old Madam Xue is of noble status, so serve her well in the coming days, and don’t upset her."

Mrs. Yao laughed: "Do you even need to say that? With such a good daughter-in-law, who gave birth to such an adorable granddaughter upon entering the family, how would I want to upset Old Madam?"

Truth be told, Mrs. Yao truly doted on the granddaughter, which was not an act. While Xue Liuniang was recuperating, Mrs. Yao held the child every day without letting go.

County Magistrate Chen jokingly teased: "Weren’t you always hoping for a grandson? Aren’t you disappointed that your daughter-in-law gave you a granddaughter?"

"Ha, so what if it’s a granddaughter! A well-raised granddaughter can be just as successful! Just like our Jinyu, who will become a capable minister in the Prince Mansion in the future!"