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birth was described as a beautiful thing. something only a mother would be able to truly understand and watching as his wife took deep breaths, squeezing his hand hard enough to break, he couldn’t help but agree.
cho yeong had to be strong her whole life, the pain and heartache she endured had made her tough as nails but childbirth was so much different. she was crying, the pain was overwhelming but not in a way that made her scared.
she had been preparing for this moment for months now but nothing could’ve prepared her for it. she wanted to scream and shout at jang uk. it was his fault after all but he took everything like a champ, not once berating her or getting upset. she loved him so much. she felt like crying so she focused on keeping her breathing in check as she prepared herself for the last and final push.she didn’t understand how women could do this all the time and the fact that her own sister had pushed out twins was even more disturbing.
“you’re almost there darling, just a little more” jang uk soothed, using his own robes to wipe the sweat building on her forehead. even like this, she was so beautiful.
their baby girl was sound asleep next to cho yeong. jang uk could only imagine how exhausted she must’ve been and after feeding their child, she said she wanted to take a nap.
“she’s so beautiful” maidservant kim whispered, looking at the beautiful baby iseul in the tiny baby bassinet. she had round cheeks and soft little lips.
“she is” jang uk agreed. he tried his best not to get chocked up again by the sight of his own child and his wife. he never thought he’d ever be here today and the thought alone made him excuse himself just for a moment. maidservant kim understood the young master well and let him have some time alone as she watched over jang iseul and the sleeping cho yeong.
“you’re a good husband uk-ah” danggu pats his back, “you’ll also be a great father and that’s all that you can do for her”
jang uk knows he’s right. he would do anything for his daughter. there was no reason he wouldn’t be a good parent. he had cho yeong to help him along the way and they’d both learn together. he wasn’t alone and neither was she.
“i’m so proud of you jang uk” park jin smiles, “you’ve come along way”
“congratulations uk-ah” seo yul smiles. he had rushed to be with his friends when they heard lady buyeon had gone into labour.
“thank you” jang uk smiled. he couldn’t imagine sharing these moments with anyone else aside from them.
“look at her cheeks” cho yeong cooed, staring down at her little baby girl, “i just know she’s going to end up looking like you”
“nonsense” jang uk grins, wrapping his arm around her waist, careful not to put too much pressure, “she’s going to be as beautiful as you are”
“with your eyes” cho yeong agreed
“and your attitude” he says before laughing to himself, “maybe not”
the adorable pout on cho yeong’s face was worth the teasing. in a lot of ways, his dear wife was still a little childish at heart. he hoped she never lost that about herself.
“my mother hopes we have another one soon after” cho yeong grins, “she says she’s hoping for a boy”
the surprised look on jang uk’s face caused her to laugh, covering her mouth with her hand. it was just as easy to tease and rile him up.
“mark your words cho yeong” jang uk whispered, “i’ll be sure to keep that promise”
“…. pervert” she scoffs, hiding a smile behind her hand