Shen Zihanâs birth brought quite a bit of joy to the family. The little guy seemed to grow day by day, and was genuinely adorable. Even Old Lady Shen, who was far in the capital, mailed them a good deal of gifts. This time she didnât seem intent on making Dan Yuerongâs life difficult, perhaps out of consideration for Shen Zihan. But Shen Jingshu knew that she wouldnât give up such a perfect opportunity.
âMy lady, you still need to take care of yourself. Let me handle him for a while!â Dan Yuerong was resting for double the amount of time as a regular birth. Although it had been a month since the birth, she was still confined to her bed. Shen Wenhua didnât let her do anything. As much as Dan Yuerong appreciated the care, she sometimes felt rather helpless too.
âItâs fine, Iâd like to hold the child for a while. He isnât heavy anyways.â She rejected the wet nurseâs suggestion. Ruan momo had hired this wet nurse, so of course she came from a good family and was quick on her feet. She took very good care of Shen Zihan, who came to grow rather reliant on her.
âYes, my lady.â Seeing that Dan Yuerong wasnât willing to let go of the child, the wet nurse didnât say anything. Only a while later, however, Shen Zihan burst into tears, and Dan Yuerong found herself rather helpless. âWhy is he crying? Could he be hungry?â
âHe must be hungry. Allow me!â The wet nurse came over with a smile, her arms extended for Shen Zihan. Seeing how pitiful he looked, even though she didnât want to let him go Dan Yuerong had to hand her son over.
âGood boy, good boy, oh, ohâ¦â Coaxing the child, the wet nurse fed him. She really did know her way around things: before long, he stopped crying and latched on happily, falling asleep soon thereafter when he was full. Seeing this, the wet nurse smiled. âThe young master has fallen asleep. Shall I take him down to sleep?â
âNo need, just put him down next to me.â Because she was supposed to be resting, Dan Yuerong hadnât even had the chance to hold her child much. She couldnât just let him go now.
âMy lady, when the young master wakes up Iâll have to feed him. I donât want to disturb you as well. Maybe I should take care of him after all!â
âDonât worry about it. If he wakes then Iâll call you over.â