Chapter 1386: Chapter 1386: Bittersweet Feelings

"Where’s the child? Where’s the child?"

Song Zhiqing breezed in like a gust of wind, shouting loudly, his voice filled with unmistakable excitement.

When he saw Song Ci, his steps halted, and somewhat embarrassed, he adjusted his collar and bowed to Song Ci: "Mother, you’re here too."

Song Ci said coolly, "You’re already the father of several children, why are you still acting so boisterously like a child? How can you set an example for the children?"

Song Zhiqing laughed sheepishly, "I’m just overly happy."

Song Ci glanced at him and moved aside, saying, "Madam Shen just gave birth to a son, come over and take a look. Being a father again, you must take on more responsibilities; after all, the whole household of the third branch relies on you."

Song Zhiqing’s expression became serious, and he bowed his hands, saying, "I will heed mother’s teachings."

He walked over and saw Madam Shen with a pale face, nodded, and smiled at her, saying, "Lou’er, you’ve worked hard."

Madam Shen smiled faintly.

Behind them, Madam Lu witnessed this scene, feeling a pang of sourness in her heart.

Song Zhiqing looked at the swaddled baby for a while, then grinned foolishly, "This child looks like me."

Seeing the room filled with people, Song Ci said to Madam Shen, "Now that we’ve seen the baby, we won’t disturb you further. Rest well."

She led the way out.

Madam Lu personally escorted her out of Moyun Inn, and Song Ci instructed: "Madam Shen has given birth as a Noble Concubine, you, as the Lady, instruct the servants well for the postpartum care. It’s hot now, don’t place ice basins in her room, a little ventilation is fine. Don’t wrap the child too tightly to avoid prickly heat making the child uncomfortable."

"Mother, please rest assured."

Song Ci looked at her with an insightful expression, saying, "You’re a smart person, and I trust you to handle matters. You need to oversee the entirety of the third branch’s affairs. That’s the demeanor of a first wife. Alright, I’m leaving. You may proceed with your work."

Madam Lu quickly said, "Allow me to escort mother back to the courtyard?"

Song Ci waved her hand, "No need. The weather is so hot that it’s irritating, don’t move around too much. Sweating and being sticky is uncomfortable."

"Yes."

Madam Lu stood there watching her leave.

Despite the distance between Moyun Inn and Chunhui Hall, Song Ci, wary of the heat, traveled back in a soft sedan chair.

Upon reaching Chunhui Hall, she saw Madam Deng holding Brother Dan cooling off under the veranda. The little one twisted his body, wanting to come down when he saw her.

Madam Deng had no choice but to put the boy down, holding one of his hands, they slowly walked over.

Soon to turn one-year-old, Brother Dan could already walk. He came to Song Ci, released the wet nurse’s hand, hugged her leg, and looked up, drooling, calling, "Grandmother..."

Song Ci bent slightly, saying, "Little darling, in such heat, are you welcoming your grandmother?"

She took his hand and went into the inner room, where the maids offered towels, tea, and fanned air, busying themselves.

Seeing Brother Dan wearing a small bellyband, Song Ci told the wet nurse: "Though the bellyband is cool, there are many mosquitoes in the heat, and even with mosquito-repellent sachets, there can be misses. Having him wear fine cotton clothes and small shorts is good for avoiding sweat and allowing air circulation."

"Yes, Elder Madam."

Song Ci hugged Brother Dan, pinched his cheek, and smiled, "Do you know you’ve just gotten a little brother? You’re close in age, so you’ll have a buddy in the future for play." She then said to Nanny Gong, "There wasn’t much of a banquet when this child reached the full month. At the time of the grabbing ceremony, invite a few grand-aunts and some familiar families for a feast to make it lively."

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