Chapter 1013: Giving birth to children and taking concubines?
As soon as Zhou Chen returned to the Hou Mansion, Zhou Ye screamed in Zhao Paner's arms. Zhou Chen took it and hugged him in his arms, then laughed happily.
"Brother Ye and Mr. Hou are really close as father and son. They are connected by blood. Every time they see Mr. Hou, they will be very happy."
Aunt Zhu, who was waiting on the side, said with a smile that she had been in the Hou Mansion for more than 30 years and had long regarded the Hou Mansion as her home. Now that she saw that Zhou Chen had his eldest son and the deep love between father and son, she was very happy from the bottom of her heart.
Zhao Pan'er smiled and spanked her son's little buttocks: "This brat, I take him with me every day, but I feel like he's not as popular as his father."
Zhou Chen held his son in his hands, bumped it vigorously, and raised it high, making the little kid giggle.
"This is called blood connection. It's also because our brother Ye is smart and knows that I am his biological father."
Zhao Pan'er rolled his eyes: "As you can tell, what does such a young child know?"
"Then you don't know. Children are the most spiritual. It's obvious who they are close to."
Zhou Chen coaxed him for a while and fell asleep after a while. Zhou Ye was only a few months old now and it was the time when he could sleep. He spent most of the day sleeping.
After handing the child over to Aunt Zhu, Zhou Chen sat with Zhao Pan'er.
"Is Yin Zhang's health feeling better?"
"I've asked the doctor to take a look. She's a little weak, but she can't take a lot of supplements. This will be bad for her and the baby in her belly. I've arranged for someone to take good care of her."
Zhao Pan'er looked worried. Song Yinzhang, who was pregnant, didn't react as much as she did at that time, but Song Yinzhang's physical condition was not very good. It got even worse after becoming pregnant. He had just been infected with wind-cold not long ago, and it had been seven or eight days.
It's not completely healed yet, which is very worrying.
Zhou Chen is a doctor himself, and he knows Song Yinzhang's body better. It's just a minor problem, nothing serious. The medicine she takes has been checked by him and will not harm the child.
"It's okay, Pan'er, I'll rest assured that you are at home."
"I don't dare to take credit. It's all the Marquis's credit."
"My greatest achievement is marrying you."
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In the second year of Tiansheng, Song Yinzhang and Zhang Haohao gave birth one after another. Song Yinzhang gave birth to Zhou Chen's eldest daughter, the eldest daughter of a concubine, while Zhang Haohao gave birth to a son for Zhou Chen, who was also Zhou Chen's second son in this world.
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Song Yinzhang, who gave birth to a daughter, was still sad for a while, even though Zhao Paner's persuasion was useless.
In this age background, in the eyes of most people, daughters and sons are incomparable. Sons, even if they are concubines, are eligible to be included in the family tree, while daughters basically have no possibility of being included in the family tree.
Mother is more valuable than son, this is not just a simple word, but fully demonstrates the customs and traditions of feudal society.
Although Song Yinzhang never thought about competing with Sister Pan'er, let alone competing with Sister Pan'er, she still wanted to give birth to a son for Zhou Chen, but in the end she only gave birth to a daughter. She felt very sad and felt useless.
,I’m sorry Zhou Chen.
However, Zhou Chen dotes on his first daughter very much. He is not very traditional. Boys and girls are the same in his eyes, and he even likes daughters more than sons.
Of course, this is just an emotional aspect. Most men prefer their daughters and dote on their daughters emotionally.
But when it comes to inheritance and inheritance, whether it is ancient or modern, ninety-nine out of a hundred men will choose a son. This is not feudal, but a Chinese inheritance.
Even though this phenomenon is not very fair to women, and it is not that fair, it has been like this for thousands of years, which means it still makes sense.
The inheritance of the clan ultimately depends on men, because women will eventually marry, and inheritance by women is far less reliable than men. After all, you can't always recruit a son-in-law, right?
Song Yinzhang was depressed and sad for a while. Later, when he saw that Zhou Chen really liked his daughter, hugged her, and spent more time with her than his eldest son Ye Ge, he slowly felt relieved.
However, she still encouraged herself in her heart. If she didn't give birth to a son this time, she would definitely give birth to a son for Mr. Hou next time.
Zhang Haohao, who gave birth to a son, was very excited. It was common sense in this era that the mother was more valuable than the son, especially since her man was a high official in the court. A hereditary marquis, even if he was not the legitimate son, would not be able to inherit the title in the future, but with this
As a father, coupled with Zhou Chen's commitment, her son's starting point is much higher than that of most people.
She has not practiced singing since she became pregnant. Now that her son is born, her heart is focused on her son, and she gets flustered when she can't see him for a while.
They have a son and a daughter. Zhou Chen named his son with Zhang Haohao Zhou Huan, and his daughter with Song Yinzhang named Zhou Ning.
Zhao Paner was also very kind to the daughter born to Song Yinzhang. According to the rules, she was the mistress and Zhou Ning should call her mother.
Zhongyong Hou Mansion!
Zhao Pan'er, dressed in elegant clothes, hugged Zhou Ning, her face full of love.
"My daughter is still pleasing to the people. Look at Ning'er, how beautiful and cute she is. She is really annoying. How can she be like Brother Ye, who is just a skinny monkey."
Song Yinzhang put down the embroidery in her hands. Since entering the Hou Mansion, although she has not put down her pipa, she has spent much less time practicing and specializing than before. She often learns other skills from Zhao Pan'er, such as embroidery.
She could play the pipa so well and her hands were naturally flexible, which gave her a natural advantage in learning embroidery, so it didn't take long for her to master embroidery.
"Brother Ye, that's called lively. Boys should be naughty."
What she regretted most was not having a son, so when she saw Zhou Ye, her eyes were full of love and she wished she could have a son too.
Zhao Pan'er naturally loves her son very much, but she also knows Song Yinzhang's thoughts, so she loves Zhou Ning even more.
"The Marquis brought some fruits as tribute yesterday. You can take them back later and eat more to keep yourself healthy."
"Thank you, Sister Pan'er."
Song Yinzhang was not polite to Zhao Pan'er. They had lived under the same roof for almost two years and were extremely close.
After playing at Zhao Paner's place for a long time, Song Yinzhang took his daughter and left.
As soon as Song Yinzhang left, Grandma Pu walked quickly to Zhao Paner.
"Lady."
"What's wrong?"
Zhao Pan'er frowned when she saw Grandma Pu's hesitant expression: "If you have anything to say, just say it."
Grandma Pu gritted her teeth and said, "Madam, when I went out recently, I met servants from other mansions on the same street. I heard some rumors about our Zhongyonghou Mansion. I don't know what to say."
"What are the rumors about our Hou family?"
Zhao Pan'er's expression changed suddenly. She was quite sensitive to these things, because when she married into the Zhongyong Hou Mansion, she was often belittled and scorned in private.
"What are they spreading?"
"It's about Mr. Hou and Miss Song."
Zhao Pan'er's face turned even darker: "Continue talking.",
Aunt Pu said cautiously: "Those villains are talking behind the scenes, saying that our Marquis hero is a hero, but he only likes prostitutes, and even brings prostitutes into the Hou family, and says..."
"boom!"
Zhao Pan'er suddenly slapped her palm on the table, which frightened Zhou Ye who was playing next to him and burst into tears. She hurried over to calm him down, and then asked the maid to take Zhou Ye out to play.
Aunt Pu stood there tremblingly. She had guessed that Zhao Pan'er would be angry and had been mentally prepared for it.
Zhao Pan'er was indeed very angry at this time. Although Grandma Park did not mention her, with her intelligence, how could she not guess the truth.
Those people probably didn't just talk about Song Yinzhang, she definitely didn't run away either, but Grandma Park didn't dare to say it out loud.
"These people are really..."
She was angry, but Zhao Pan'er couldn't curse. She had been the mistress of the Hou Mansion for two years, but she had never forgotten her experience.
She has never felt inferior to herself, and she has never felt it was such a shame, but the problem is that she cannot stand the opinions of outsiders.
In the past, she was alone and could not care about other people's opinions and rumors, but now she is the mistress of the Hou Mansion and represents the face of the Hou Mansion. She cannot tolerate others talking about her husband behind his back.
"Madam, please calm down. These villains can't keep their mouths shut. There is no need for you to get angry because of what they say."
Aunt Park did not have any ulterior motives when she told Zhao Pan'er these things. The Hou Mansion also communicated with the outside world. Even if she didn't say it, these rumors would soon reach Zhao Pan'er's ears. Unless Zhao Pan'er would not have any contact with others and would stay at home.
household.
She told Zhao Pan'er that it was also because she was angry. The Hou Mansion was her main family, and she could not tolerate others looking down upon the Hou Mansion.
The Marquis is now a second-rank official in the imperial court, one of the most powerful officials in the world. How can he be looked down upon by a group of juniors?
Zhao Pan'er gradually calmed down her anger. Although she was very angry, those rumors were indeed not groundless.
Zhou Chen now only has one wife and one concubine. She is the wife and Song Yinzhang is the concubine. It is true that both of them have lived in lowly status. This is an indisputable fact.
So although these rumors were unpleasant, they were also true and she had no way of refuting them.
There is only one way to silence these people.
A light flashed in Zhao Pan'er's eyes. She had already thought of a way to break the rumors and restore Zhou Chen's reputation.
Taking concubines!
"Ah, concubinage?"
At night, when Zhou Chen heard Zhao Pan'er's words, he sat up from the bed in shock and looked at Zhao Pan'er in shock.
Zhao Pan'er covered herself with a quilt and said with a serious expression: "Yes, Mr. Hou, Yinzhang and I can't serve you as well as we can now. It's time to get another concubine for you."
Zhou Chen looked strange: "No, why did you talk about this out of nowhere? I never thought about taking a concubine again. It's enough for me to have you and Yin Zhang."
"not enough."
Zhao Pan'er shook his head: "Master Hou, you have restrained yourself when you were with us. As your wife, I have to fulfill my wife's responsibilities and take concubines for you, which is what I should do."
Zhou Chen can't keep up with Zhao Pan'er's brain circuit. He could understand Song Yinzhang's concubine last time, but this time he has to help her take a concubine again. He really doesn't understand what Zhao Pan'er thinks. He can feel that Zhao Pan'er is very worried.
love yourself.
Isn't love supposed to be selfish?
He was eager to help him take a concubine, which would have seemed strange even in ancient times.
"Pan'er, did something happen to you?"
"No, Lord Marquis, I just think you need to take a concubine. You need more people to serve you, so that Yinzhang and I can be more relaxed."
Zhou Chen really didn't understand that when he and Song Yinzhang were together, they really couldn't enjoy themselves, but he and Zhao Pan'er had been together for several years and had already adapted to each other. Especially at Zhao Pan'er's age, when he was full of energy, he was still very satisfied.
of.
But seeing Zhao Paner's resolute attitude, he asked curiously: "Who do you want me to accept?"
"The daughter of Gao Observer, Mrs. Gao Hui Gao."
"Cough cough, cough cough."
Zhou Chen couldn't help coughing and looked at Zhao Pan'er with shocked eyes.
"Pan'er, are you kidding me?"
Unexpectedly, Zhao Pan'er said seriously: "No, Gao Kuan is a third-grade official, and his daughter is also of noble birth. Logically speaking, even if she marries into the Marquis Mansion, she should be the official wife; but Mrs. Gao once had a marriage contract, although she later broke the contract,
But it also has a certain impact on her reputation, which is why she has not found her right husband so far."
"I met this lady Gao when I went to the palace to attend a banquet before. I can feel that she has feelings for the Marquis."
Zhou Chen said in shock: "No, Pan'er, are you serious?"
Gao Hui is already 20 years old this year, but she is still unmarried. Zhao Pan'er's analysis is correct, Gao Hui is indeed in the category of neither high nor low.
During the late emperor's reign, Concubine Gao was a virtuous concubine with a high status. But now, Concubine Gao has become a concubine, and the harem is ruled by the Empress Dowager. Concubine Gao has long been different from the same.
Gao Hui was a very discerning woman, so even though Gao Kuan was still in the official position, it was really difficult for Gao Hui to find a well-matched match, so she had been delaying her marriage until now.
He had also met Gao Hui, and naturally he could see that Gao Hui looked at him differently, but he had really never had any undue thoughts about Gao Hui.
Zhao Pan'er said: "Master Hou, I am serious, and you don't need to worry about this matter, I will arrange it."
"Pan'er, this is not a matter of worry or not. You have to ask my opinion on concubinage, right?"
"Then if I say yes, will you take Gao Hui as your concubine?"
"Well."
"So, you don't have to ask about this matter. I am the eldest lady of the Hou Mansion. I will help you take concubines, and no one else can say anything."
Zhao Pan'er is not jealous, or she has passed the time of jealousy. In the past few years, she and Zhou Chen have had a deep relationship, and they understand each other very well. She still understands her husband's character very well.
Zhou Chen never mentioned taking concubines to her. This was a sign of loving and respecting her.
Song Yinzhang took the initiative to mention taking concubines, and it was the same this time.
Zhou Chen sighed, other men would go out and find women by themselves, but he was lucky enough to have his wife take a concubine for him. This is what many men dream of.
In the past, he had always felt that Zhao Paner was not the kind of woman who was willing to work with others, but now it seemed that he had underestimated the background of this era.
Zhao Pan'er is very independent, but that is only relative to this era. In essence, she grew up in the background of this era. Three wives and four concubines, whether she agrees with it or not, is an idea that is deeply rooted in her bones.
As a man, he had to admit that when Zhao Pan'er said that he could help her take Gao Hui as a concubine, his heart did throb, and Gao Hui's voice could not help but appear in his mind.
Alas, since it was his wife's good intentions, he could only agree and could not go against his wife's wishes.
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