After Transmigration, I Snag a Stunning Bigwig as My Husband-Chapter 912 - 907: Toast

Third Madam Shen stood up, Mrs. Tang smiled and said, "I’ll go with you."

A few days ago, Mrs. Tang was still playing mahjong with Princess NanAn, having made plans to arrive together.

When Princess NanAn arrived, Marchioness Jingguo and the others were sure to follow closely behind.

They all went to greet the guests, leaving Su Jin to chat with Old Madam Jibei.

Soon, Princess NanAn and the others came in.

Nie Yao was far away in Yinzhou, the Heir’s wife of Beining Marquis and Duchess Dingguo were both pregnant and couldn’t go out, so it was Marchioness Jingguo who brought her daughter-in-law to celebrate with drinks.

The group sat together and inevitably talked about pregnancy.

Princess NanAn’s face was filled with joy.

Marchioness Jingguo looked and asked, "Why do you become especially happy whenever pregnancy is mentioned?"

These days, Princess NanAn has been genuinely delighted.

She lost three consecutive days playing mahjong, but her happiness couldn’t be suppressed.

Despite the inquiries from Marchioness Beining and others, Princess NanAn just shook her head, "It’s not the time to speak yet."

In fact, many times, Princess NanAn wanted to share.

But she worried that Marchioness Jingguo and others might inadvertently let it slip, causing trouble if it reached the Empress’s ears.

Yet thinking of how she’s envied others for so long, and now her grandchild is older than theirs, how could she not be happy?

It was a joy that could awaken her from dreams.

This happiness was so genuine it couldn’t be contained. Luckily, no one thought much about it, except... Su Jin.

Su Jin looked at Princess NanAn and smiled.

It seemed the news of Nie Yao’s pregnancy hadn’t escaped Princess NanAn, although it was unclear if Prince NanAn was aware.

Hmm.

Prince NanAn still doesn’t know.

No one even thought to tell him.

Even if they did remember, Princess NanAn and the prince wouldn’t send anyone to inform him.

Not knowing his own wife is pregnant, how could he face anyone telling him?

Furthermore, Princess NanAn worried that her son’s nature couldn’t keep a secret, fearing that her careful concealment would end up being leaked to the Empress via border chatter.

Regardless, it’s his child, and knowing later still doesn’t change that fact.

Seeing Princess NanAn’s expression, Su Jin couldn’t help but feel a bit of sympathy towards Prince NanAn.

Parents now have a grandchild, their son is no longer a big deal to them!

A short while later, more guests arrived to offer their congratulations.

Jibei Marquis Mansion has always been esteemed by the Emperor, and with Marquis Dongxiang emerging, and Second Young Master Shen marrying the Commandery Princess of Prince Yu Mansion, how could officials from civil and military backgrounds not come to extend congratulations?

The concern was not receiving Jibei Marquis Mansion’s invitation and not being able to cross its threshold.

Su Jin sat quietly listening to distinguished ladies chatting, naturally receiving quite a bit of open and subtle flattery, to which she responded with a smile.

Half an hour later, Second Young Master Shen brought Princess Yining back.

Their wedding banquet started an hour earlier than usual, primarily because winter days turn dark early, and their wedding hour was calculated by the Astronomical Bureau.

Su Jin stood nearby as a guest, watching the newlyweds being sent to the bridal chamber.

Eldest Young Master Shen and Madam Shen were inviting guests to sit.

Today’s banquet was not only divided by gender but also included a separate table for Young Master Su and his friends.

And it wasn’t just them, there were eight little companions at the table.

The nephews from both Madam Shen’s and Third Madam Shen’s families had also arrived.

A table placed in the corner, notable yet understated.

Young Master Su watched as everyone raised their glasses, while guests at other tables had wine, they had chopsticks, and he asked, "What does wine taste like?"

Ninth Prince looked at him, surprised, "You’ve never had wine?"

"I’ve had it, but I’ve forgotten," Young Master Su replied.

Ninth Prince said, "I sneakily tried some at last year’s palace banquet, it’s not that good."

"When did you drink it, how did you forget?" Young Master Shen asked curiously.

Young Master Su replied, "My brother said I secretly drank some when I was three, got drunk, and hugged my dad’s leg shouting for mom, my dad kicked me flying."

Young Master Shen, "...."

The group almost erupted with laughter.

But Young Master Su changed the topic, "My brother often deceives me, I have no memory of getting drunk, I think he’s just fooling me."

"Shall we get a jar and try?"

Ninth Prince decisively refused, "No, what if you get drunk again and start calling out for dad?"

Young Master Su, "...."

Such words were too terrifying.

A maid nearby, hearing Young Master Su, reported to Mrs. Tang.

Mrs. Tang wasn’t at ease having Young Master Su and the others around on such a joyous day.

But with Old Madam indulging them, Mrs. Tang let them be, assigning someone to keep watch.

The maid reported Young Master Su’s desire to drink wine to Mrs. Tang, who whispered a few words.

Once the maid returned, Young Master Su had already gotten a jar of wine, ready to pour, but the maid approached with a gentle smile, "Madam instructed me to remind Young Master that drinking before the age of twelve would result in being hung up and beaten."

Young Master Su, "...."

Young Master Su chickened out.

He handed the jar back to the maid and quietly sat down to eat.

The other young masters who had never been to Dongxiang Marquis Mansion curiously asked, "Would you really be hung up and beaten?"

Young Master Su didn’t answer.

Ninth Prince and others nodded profusely, "We can testify, it really happens."

"Was kicking you flying also true?" The young master asked again.

"Um...."

"Never seen it myself, just heard of someone getting rolled over after being kicked twice."

".....!!!"

Rolled twice?!

The young masters were utterly astonished.

Thinking of how their parents never punished them, the young masters instantly felt blessed.

While at other tables people were drinking and chatting, this table was all about eating and chatting.

The wedding banquet was lively and bustling.

The groom was pulled over for drinks.

Young Master Su pondered for a moment, thinking he should toast his cousin as well.

He asked the maid for some tea.

Then—

A table of eight lined up to toast Second Young Master Shen.

Second Young Master Shen, "...."

Even with cheating by drinking water, he couldn’t handle such a long line of toasts.

An hour later, the banquet concluded.

When Su Jin left Jibei Marquis Mansion, the last hint of sunset disappeared into the vast night.

Fearing it was unsafe to return late, Old Madam Jibei had Third Young Master Shen escort Su Jin back to her mansion.

Inside Jibei Marquis Mansion, Madam Shen and Third Madam Shen were both elated and fatigued after a busy day.

Once Third Madam Shen rubbed her neck and returned to her courtyard, the maid stepped forward to report, "Madam, Fourth Miss didn’t eat much tonight and seems to have caught a chill." 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Upon hearing this, Third Madam Shen headed directly to Miss Shen’s courtyard.

Inside, Miss Shen appeared sickly, looking quite dispirited.

The maid was coaxing her to eat with a bowl.

But Miss Shen refused to eat anything.

Third Madam Shen sat by the bed, touched her daughter’s forehead, feeling a pang of worry, "Why is it so hot?!"