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

Chapter 173 Engraving

Wen Zongji had no idea that his position as the editor-in-chief was almost replaced.

Today is his day off, and he is accompanying Pei Rujing shopping to choose a birthday gift for Princess Changning.

Wen Zongji asked, "What does Princess Changning like?"

Pei Rujing said, "She likes fancy things."

Wen Zongji raised an eyebrow.

Pei Rujing further explained, "It means the more expensive the item, the better."

Wen Zongji laughed: "Then what's there to choose from? Just go and buy an expensive gift, won't that be better?"

He really hadn't realized that Princess Changning had this kind of hobby.

Pei Rujing rolled her eyes at him: "Do you think I don't want to? I've done this every year before, but Changning was very dissatisfied last year. She said I didn't care about her and just went through the motions. That clingy girl is a real pain; she not only wants expensive things, but she also wants it to look like she's put in the effort."

Wen Zongji said, "That seems a bit troublesome."

"It's more than just troublesome," Pei Rujing couldn't help but complain, "She's deliberately making things difficult for me; no one else would make such a request."

Wen Zongji looked at her with a smile: "But my wife still agreed."

Pei Rujing pursed her lips and said stiffly, "I'm afraid she won't let it go."

Wen Zongji ignored Pei Rujing's insincere words and said, "My lady and Princess Changning have a very good relationship."

"That's because she's still young, I was just being lenient with her."

In fact, they have a very good relationship.

Because Emperor Shun'an and the eldest princess had a good relationship, this affection naturally extended to Pei Rujing and Princess Changning. Even though the two were quite different in age, Princess Changning was very attached to Pei Rujing.

Although there is an element of being attracted to good looks.

Pei Rujing didn't want to talk about these things, and looked at Wen Zongji sweetly, saying, "Quickly help me think of a gift that looks both expensive and thoughtful?"

Wen Zongji pondered for a moment, then said, "I have thought of one."

"What?"

"Engrave!"

Pei Rujing didn't react for a moment: "What do you mean?"

"The county princess selects a valuable item, such as jewelry or a bracelet, and then has it engraved with the title of Princess Changning, indicating that the gift belongs to her and is unique."

This was an inspiration that Wen Zongji drew from later generations.

Every Valentine's Day, a bunch of crazy couples show off their love online, and they kill each other with all sorts of ways. Among them, many couples show off their love by engraving their names on gifts, which Wen Zongji remembered.

Pei Rujing's eyes lit up: "That's a great idea. Let's go now."

After saying that, he pulled Wen Zongji away.

Wen Zongji was taken aback: "Wife, we need to choose a gift first."

Where else should we carve the words?

Pei Rujing said, "I saw a jade bracelet a few days ago. It looked so beautiful, crystal clear, and clearly made of top-quality jade. It's the kind of bracelet that Princess Changning would like. I just didn't buy it because I was worried that Princess Changning would think I wasn't careful."

"Now that my husband has suggested this, I'll buy the jade bracelet right now and find someone to engrave some words on it."

With Princess Changning's birthday gift settled, Pei Rujing felt relieved of a major concern.

Wen Zongji asked, "Should I also prepare a gift?"

After all, he has to go too.

Pei Rujing shook her head: "I asked the nanny, and she said that we are husband and wife as one, so my husband doesn't need to prepare any other gifts. However, it wouldn't hurt to prepare more gifts. I just happened to have my eye on a luminous pearl before, so I can give it to Princess Changning together with it."

Wen Zongji turned to look at her: "My wife is getting more and more capable in handling things."

Pei Rujing glared at him: "I just don't want to bother, I'm not stupid."

"Yes, yes, I misspoke."

Therefore, the people who can make Pei Rujing put in so much effort are all very important to her.

The county magistrate expresses his thoughts frankly and passionately, never concealing them.

Wen Zongji accompanied Pei Rujing on her errands, first buying two gifts, then sending the jade bracelet to have it engraved, and finally agreeing on a time to pick it up before he was completely done with his work.

Seeing that it was getting late, and that it would be too late to have lunch, they found a restaurant nearby to eat at.

Both of them were exhausted from all the activity today and were very hungry. Pei Rujing wasn't picky anymore; as long as they were fed, that was fine.

After lunch, the two sat down to drink tea.

The next moment, Pei Rujing's expression froze slightly: "Sister-in-law?"

Wen Zongji followed her gaze and happened to see Madam Wei coming out of the clinic.

"Is your sister-in-law feeling unwell?"

Pei Rujing shook her head; she didn't know either. "Qinghe, go to the clinic and ask what's going on."

"Yes."

Qinghe responded and left.

Madam Wei had already left in her carriage with her maid, unaware of the two people on the second floor.

A short while later, Qinghe returned.

He glanced at Wen Zongji, then leaned close to Pei Rujing's ear and whispered a few words.

Pei Rujing pursed her lips after hearing this: "No wonder I felt that my sister-in-law seemed preoccupied just now."

Wen Zongji took a sip of tea, being very tactful and not asking any further questions, as it would be inconvenient if it involved the woman's privacy.

Pei Rujing, however, felt that since they were husband and wife, there was nothing to hide.

"My sister-in-law went to see a doctor to find out why she hasn't gotten pregnant yet."

Wen Zongji suddenly realized that Pei Shizhao and Wei Shi had been married for several years but still had no children.

Wen Zongji said, "Whether or not you have children depends on fate. There are many examples of couples who have been married for several years without children, but then suddenly become pregnant one after another. You can't rush these things."

He was giving Pei Rujing a heads-up; he didn't plan for her to get pregnant in the next few years.

Firstly, she was still young, and secondly, she herself was still a child and not ready to be a mother, nor was he ready to be a father. He hoped that their child could come after they were both ready.

Pei Rujing said, "Mother didn't pressure my sister-in-law, and my brother doesn't seem to care much about it either. It's probably that person who put pressure on her."

"Hmph, he doesn't act like a father at all, but he's always putting on airs."

"Qinghe, send someone to tell my elder brother about this."

Pei Shizhao will handle it; Pei Rujing doesn't need to worry about it.

Wen Zongji grasped Pei Rujing's hand: "Alright, leave this to your older brother. Where would you like to go for fun later?"

Pei Rujing shook her head: "It's too hot outside, let's go back to the manor."

It's currently mid-to-late July, the hottest time of the year.

Pei Rujing wouldn't have wanted to leave the mansion if it weren't for choosing a gift for Princess Changning.

Wen Zongji nodded: "Okay, I'll play Gomoku with you when we get back."

"it is good."

It was quite a coincidence.

As soon as I returned to Yunguang Courtyard, Wen Shuyu arrived, so the game of Gomoku was replaced with three-player mahjong.

"Little sister, are you having fun at the mahjong club?"

Wen Shuyu visibly brightened up: "I'm happy. The sisters in the society are very kind to me, and they even invited me to their homes."

Wen Zongji turned to look at Pei Rujing.

Pei Rujing said, "Don't worry, Zuo San won't let anyone with ulterior motives get close to Shu Yu."

Wen Zongji nodded.