By a twist of fate, the illegitimate son of the Marquis's family marries the county princess.

Chapter 309 Rui Ge'er is Clingy

Inside the room, Zuo Mingxuan was talking to Pei Rujing.

Outside, a young maidservant walked over quickly with a happy expression and called out softly, "Sister Qinghe."

Qinghe walked out in a gentle voice: "What is it?"

The maid whispered something in Qinghe's ear.

Qinghe's face immediately lit up with joy. She quickly walked into the house and said with a smile, "Congratulations to the county princess! Just now, the palace sent an imperial eunuch to the Ministry of Revenue to announce that my son-in-law has been promoted to the rank of fourth-grade Assistant Prefect of Shuntian Prefecture."

Pei Rujing was stunned for a moment.

Zuo Mingxuan quickly realized what was going on and congratulated him, saying, "Third Brother Wen has been promoted two ranks. It seems the Emperor greatly appreciates Third Brother Wen."

Fang Sichu said, "Who doesn't know that the Ministry of Revenue's series of actions are all because of Brother Wen? His promotion is only to be expected."

Pei Rujing didn't think too much about it: "Prefect of Shuntian Prefecture, does that mean my husband will be working at Shuntian Prefecture from now on? That's much farther than the Ministry of Revenue."

The Shuntian Prefecture government office was located in Lingchunfang, near Andingmen, which was already on the northern edge of the city.

It was far less convenient than the Ministry of Revenue, which was located near the Imperial City, and the county magistrate's residence.

Zuo Mingxuan couldn't help but roll her eyes: "Your Highness's focus is a bit off. Wen Sange has only passed the imperial examination for three years, and he has already become the fourth-rank official of Shuntian Prefecture. He may very well be able to enter the Grand Secretariat in the future. In the future, when others see you, Your Highness, they will all call you 'Grand Secretariat Lady'."

The county princess held a prestigious position, but the wife of a Grand Secretary was usually a first-rank imperial consort.

These two identities represent the nobility of the bride's family and the honor of the husband's family.

It can be said that a woman who possesses either one of these qualities is destined for a life of wealth and honor, and Pei Rujing may have the potential to have both.

Pei Rujing pondered, "Grand Secretary's wife? That sounds too old. I still prefer the title of County Princess."

Zuo Mingxuan: "..."

Destroy it.

Fang Sichu changed the subject, saying, "No matter what, it's a good thing that Brother Wen was promoted. Shouldn't we celebrate?"

Zuo Mingxuan's eyes lit up: "Exactly!"

Pei Rujing looked at her stomach: "What can you eat right now? You'll probably eat and then throw up, won't you?"

Zuo Mingxuan's face instantly stiffened.

Compared to Pei Rujing's calm and composed demeanor during her pregnancy with Rui Ge, Zuo Mingxuan was almost driven crazy by the little one in her belly. She endured all the hardships that pregnant women should experience, and even doubled them.

Qinghe said, "Princess, the officials of the Ministry of Revenue are holding a farewell banquet for the young master. He will not be coming back for dinner tonight."

So, there's no point in celebrating today.

Pei Rujing shrugged: "Let's talk about it another day."

Zuo Mingxuan rested her chin on her hand and looked at Pei Rujing: "After being married for several years, even if Third Brother Wen doesn't come back for a meal, he has to tell the county princess?"

It's common for men to have social engagements outside the home, and few of them will inform others in advance.

After all, there are a lot of servants in the mansion, so even if the master of the house comes back late and hasn't eaten, he can have the kitchen prepare a meal.

Pei Rujing said matter-of-factly, "If he hadn't told me beforehand, wouldn't I have been waiting for nothing?"

Zuo Mingxuan turned to Fang Sichu: "Learn from her."

Fang Sichu nodded quickly: "I'll tell you in advance next time."

He mainly loses track of time when he's playing.

It's only because their rooms are clean that the couple often have dinner together.

In households with multiple wives and concubines, even the principal wife wouldn't care whether the master of the house returned home for meals or not. After all, the master of the house had many choices and might not dine with the principal wife.

Zuo Mingxuan sighed, "Third Brother Wen has become somewhat 'well-behaved'."

Although Pei Rujing was of noble status, it was indeed not easy for Wen Zongji to take a concubine. But if a man really had any philandering thoughts, he would find a way to cheat.

Wen Zongji had no intention of stealing food and even returned to the mansion every day to dine with Pei Rujing.

They're not just a little obedient, they're extremely obedient.

Pei Rujing glared at her: "How dare you talk like that? My husband is of noble character and keeps himself pure and chaste. What does that have to do with being 'well-behaved'!"

In Pei Rujing's mind, Wen Zongji had nothing to do with the word "well-behaved." He was clearly cunning and wicked, the kind of person who would sell someone out and still count the money for them.

Zuo Mingxuan immediately corrected herself: "I misspoke... But, isn't Rui-ge's personality more like Wen San-ge's?"

Pei Rujing looked down at her son Rui, who was having a great time, and said, "Indeed."

As of now, she doesn't see anything about herself in Rui Ge'er.

Rui-ge noticed Pei Ru-jing's gaze and smiled at her, "Mother~"

He called her name in a childish voice, then climbed up to Pei Rujing with his little bottom sticking out, and opened his arms for Pei Rujing to hold him.

Pei Rujing picked him up.

Rui-ge'er wrapped his little arms around Pei Ru-jing's neck, kissed her on the cheek, and then buried his face in her arms, showing great affection.

Pei Rujing's gaze wavered slightly for a moment.

Perhaps her clinginess is something she's like?

She was very attached to the eldest princess when she was young, but now she is more attached to Wen Zongji.

Upon seeing this, Zuo Mingxuan was so excited she wanted to scream: "I want a son like Rui Ge'er so badly!"

She touched her belly and said, "I hope God will hear my wish."

Pei Rujing, holding Rui Ge'er, looked at her amusedly: "Didn't you say before that you wanted to arrange a marriage between our children?"

Zuo Mingxuan's thoughts changed every now and then: "Now that I think about it, my son isn't so bad after all."

The main problem is that the baby in her belly is so fussy that Zuo Mingxuan no longer feels like it's a daughter.

Pei Rujing shook her head.

Zuo Mingxuan and Fang Sichu stayed at the county princess's mansion for a long time, and only came out after having lunch there.

……

Night fell, and the sky was completely dark.

Rui Ge'er has already been taken away by the wet nurse and is being coaxed to sleep.

After taking a bath, Pei Rujing sat on the couch reading a book, waiting for Wen Zongji to return.

When Wen Zongji walked in, he saw a beautiful woman, as lovely as jade, sitting there in the dim candlelight, as beautiful as a painting.

Stop the maids from making their gesture of greeting.

Wen Zongji took off his official robes and walked over, a smile playing on his lips. He reached out and lifted Pei Rujing's chin, asking, "Whose wife is this, so beautiful?"

His tone was flippant, and his face carried a hint of flirtatiousness.

Pei Rujing's heart skipped a beat, a sweet smile appeared on her face, she put down her book, leaned forward and hugged Wen Zongji's neck: "Of course it's yours."

After saying that, without waiting for Wen Zongji to speak, she took the initiative to lean over and kiss Wen Zongji.

Pei Rujing has always been unable to resist Wen Zongji's charming and seductive side, and she has no resistance at all.

Wen Zongji embraced Pei Rujing tightly, and in the next instant, he took the initiative, and the atmosphere in the room instantly became ambiguous and romantic.

The maids were already used to the intimacy that their masters could show whenever they wanted because of their good relationship.

He skillfully lowered his head, not looking at anything he shouldn't.

After a long while, the two separated. Pei Rujing, having calmed her breathing, leaned against Wen Zongji's chest: "You didn't get drunk tonight?"

Wen Zongji said, "With more social engagements, one's alcohol tolerance will inevitably increase, and I didn't drink that much tonight."

Tonight is a farewell banquet, and also a celebration of Wen Zongji's promotion. Since Wen Zongji is now of a higher rank than them, they can no longer offer toasts without proper consideration.

In officialdom, maintaining a proper sense of propriety is more important than cultivating close relationships.

Clearly, these people who have been immersed in officialdom for many years understand these things.

Pei Rujing was unaware of these things, and simply said, "Then drink the hangover soup to avoid having a headache when you wake up tomorrow morning."

Wen Zongji nodded: "Okay."