Chapter 412: Chapter 412: Teaching You the Secret of Having Boys and Girls
As Niu Panāer said, her health is indeed much better than when her pulse was first taken.
Lin Qing withdrew her fingers and said with a smile, "Iāll give you another acupuncture session every three days, and also change the prescription for you."
Niu Panāer stood up to pay her respects, but Lin Qing quickly dodged, saying, "Commandery Princess, you flatter me too much."
Niu Panāer shook her head, sat down again, and said, "I grew up in the military camp, surrounded mostly by men, and my birth mother passed away early, so few reminded me of such matters. If it werenāt for Motherās reminder last time, I wouldnāt have paid attention, and pregnancy might have been difficult. So this bow, you deserve it."
Song Ci felt a deep pang of sympathy, held her hand and said, "Good child, from now on, you have me as your old mother, and Iāll care for you."
Niu Panāer smiled and nodded.
Lin Qing, gentle and kind-hearted by nature, said, "Commandery Princess is a cooperative patient and will have her own children."
"Thank you for your good words." Niu Panāer also felt some hope, caressing her abdomen, thinking that if there is a child, it should be as handsome as Song Zhiyu.
Song Ciās eyes sparkled, and she said, "Speaking of children, Panāer, do you want to have a boy or a girl?"
The mother-in-law had been subtly hinting about bedroom matters, making Niu Panāer start to blush, but having often heard soldiers telling bawdy jokes, she had grown accustomed and remained calm.
"Either would be fine." Niu Panāer laughed and added after a pause, "If I could choose, then a boy. Navigating the world is easier for boys than girls, and people are generally more forgiving of boys. If itās a girl, I may not have the heart to throw her into a military camp; itās too harsh."
Song Ci: "..."
Goodness, the child isnāt even here yet, and sheās already planning its future path.
But sheās not wrong. After all, Prince Dingbeiās Mansion needs an heir, and in this era, big or small households all hope for many children and great blessings.
In peopleās hearts, only boys are seen as the torchbearers of the family line, and even in later generations, many still believe this ā not to mention this feudal ancient time.
"Then from now on, you and Fourth Young Master should adjust your diet."
Lin Qing raised an eyebrow, "Bringing out your old tricks again? Itās still uncertain if it works."
Song Ci snorted softly, "Do you think I donāt know that the Jiang family asked you to check the pulse and ask about the gender?"
Lin Qingās mouth twitched slightly, and she curtsied, "You win."
Song Ci pretended to be both arrogant and humble, laughing, "Half a win; itās still uncertain, and we wonāt know until the baby is born, as the probability is fifty-fifty."
"If you werenāt so arrogant, I wouldāve been comforted!"
Song Ci: "..."
It seems that Dr. Lin has learned to be cheeky!
Nanny: Isnāt it all learned from you?
Niu Panāer watched the two banter like good friends, feeling very curious, and asked, "What are you talking about?"
"Oh, itās the secret to having boys or girls." Song Ci said mischievously, "If you want a boy, you should do it this way..."
As Niu Panāer listened, her ears grew slightly hot.
"Will this work?"
"Look at your second sister-in-law. She hopes for a daughter, and weāll see if she gets her wish next year. Your second brother has been eating vegetarian for months, his face turning pale as a vegetable. Lin Qing checked the pulse and said the chances of a girl are quite high."
Hearing this, Niu Panāer felt some hope too, so sheāll start preparing from tonight.
Itās not that she particularly favors a son, but she doesnāt want her daughter to endure the hardships sheās been through. Life in the military camp for women is too tough.
When Song Zhiyu came home tipsy and happy that night and saw a table full of meat dishes, he displayed a dozen question marks.
Could it be that my wife doubts my physical strength?