"Lian 'er, how have you been feeling these past few days?
Why do I feel so sleepy all day? It's like I don't get enough sleep. "Fengruo quietly asked her daughter-in-law about her pregnancy experiences.
"I'm fine, I just feel my waist ache occasionally.
Mother must have been too tired in the carriage a while ago.
Jingzhi said that these are all normal symptoms in the early stages of pregnancy, so there's no need to worry. "Su Shuiche smiled as she comforted her mother-in-law, who had been more anxious than her ever since she found out she was pregnant.
"Really?
That's good.
Ai … … I feel like I'm a bit powerless to be a pregnant woman at forty years old with a big belly. "
"What are you saying!
Mother isn't old.
Besides, didn't Jingzhi also say that although it might be a bit difficult during labor, it's not unprecedented. "In Yang Jingzhi's words, there were plenty of pregnant women at forty years old in her time.
"That's good." Fengruo heard this and put down the worry in her heart. "With that child Jingzhi here, I don't have to worry.
Moreover, Li also told me to stay here and wait for labor.
It's just that he wants to send the midwives and midwives from the Imperial Hospital to come over.
Otherwise, he won't be at ease. "Although she was complaining, the smile on her face revealed her satisfaction and happiness.
"That's right, father is worried about you."
After all, the midwives and midwives in the small towns couldn't compare to the carefully selected personnel of the Imperial Hospital in the Imperial Palace.
"He's worried about my belly." Fengruo smiled.
But in her heart, she was already extremely moved by Xue Li's confession that made her cry.
"Isn't that also a way to express his concern for Mother?"
Just like her Ah Yao, he rarely said any sweet words. Of course, it didn't count when he pressed her under his body at night, but his silent concern wasn't lacking at all.
"Miss, Madam, Linjiang sent a report that His Highness has arrived at Blossom Town and is now heading towards the inner residence." Xin Lan lifted the curtain and came in to report.
"His Highness?
Is it Big Brother? "Su Shuiche raised her eyebrows in surprise.
Why did he come at this time?
Isn't the Mid-Autumn Festival just a few days away?
Why did he come to Flower Town instead of staying with his parents in the Palace?
Furthermore, she had just asked Ah Yao to send the trust letter she had written for her family to "Guang Ci Tower" to the capital yesterday. There was no reason for them to know that she was pregnant so quickly.
…
"Big Brother?" Su Shuiche slowly walked to the gate of the courtyard with Xin Lan's help.
Coincidentally, he bumped into Liang Enzai who was striding into the courtyard.
"Hmm, I haven't seen you for half a year. You seem to have put on some weight."
Liang Enzai narrowed his eyes and sized up his sister. He was about to blurt out a question, but he forcibly swallowed it back in his throat.
"Big brother!"
Su Shuiche didn't know whether to laugh or cry as she glared at him. Any woman would frown in displeasure if he called her fat as soon as they met.
"Cough … That's not what I meant.
Where's brother-in-law?
Not at home? "Liang Enzai put his fist under his nose and pretended to cough before changing the topic.
"He's at Pine Courtyard."
Su Shuiche answered obediently, but she looked strangely at Liang Enzai, "Big Brother, are you here to find Ah Yao?" No wonder he looked so travel-worn.
It must be something urgent.
"Yes … and no."
Liang Enzai turned his head slightly awkwardly and ordered the panting manservant who followed him, "Hurry and prepare hot water."
It only took him a day and a half to complete the three-day journey. At this moment, he just wanted to take a good bath.
"Big Brother, the hot water and hot food are ready.
There are guests in Bamboo Courtyard, is it okay to stay in Pine Courtyard? "Pine Courtyard had the most proper layout. There were four main rooms with independent baths, and one of them was empty.
"It doesn't matter." Liang Enzai nodded.
He followed the maidservant who came to show him the way to Pine Courtyard in the mansion next door.
"By the way, Father and Mother miss you very much.
Write them a letter when you have time. "Liang Enzai threw out a sentence from afar.
So, he still didn't know that she was pregnant.
And from the looks of it, he didn't come for her this time.
Then … what could it be that made him rush here without caring about his image?
In her impression, Liang Enzai always paid attention to his appearance. She had never seen him in such a sorry state.
She would find out eventually … Su Shuiche withdrew her gaze from afar.
Her lips curled into a smile, "Let's go, Xin Lan. I have something to tell you."
There were only three days left until mid-autumn.
After the 16th, Xue Li would take Jian Heng back to Blood Hades.
As for Jianyue, she would stay here to protect Fengruo.
Therefore, Xue Li asked her to find Xin Lan and sound her out.
As long as there was the slightest possibility, he would do his best to promote Jian Heng and Xin Lan.
However, Su Shuiche raised her eyes and glanced at Xin Lan, who was walking quietly beside her. During this period of close contact, she also felt that Xin Lan was a rare good girl.
She was calm and agile. Even if she didn't say anything, she could guess her thoughts. More importantly, Xin Lan had an unparalleled love for the job of a maidservant.
It was as if … she regarded being a maidservant as her favorite career in this life.
"Xin Lan, you've taken over Bai He's job for a while now. What do you think?"
Since Xin Lan and the others came from the imperial capital, they had been trained by Mama Liang for a few days and took up their posts separately.
Xin Lan took over Bai He's job and took care of her closely.
Especially after Yang Jingzhi found out that she was pregnant, she stayed close to her.
Bai He was transferred to the west wing to take care of the twins with Mama Liang.
Since the twins liked to eat porridge, the two wet nurses finished their work early and went home.
Her original intention was to let Bai He help Mama Liang take care of the twins. She didn't need a maidservant to take care of her all the time.
However, Chun Lan was worried and specially asked for instructions from the Prince Jing Palace. She said that after the villa expanded, there was a shortage of manpower. When the old Princess Consort heard about it, she immediately picked three capable maidservants and three manservants to come to the villa to share the work.
As a result, the capable and steady Xin Lan was sent to her by Chun Lan.
If Xue Li hadn't asked her to come and ask for her, she wouldn't have known that Xin Lan, who looked less than fourteen years old, was actually about to turn seventeen.
It was indeed time to consider marriage.
Xin Lan is adapting very well.
Young Miss and Young Master take good care of Xin Lan.
This kind of work isn't hard at all, "Xin Lan replied seriously.
Not only was it not hard, but she also felt very relaxed.
Perhaps it was because of the change in environment that caused her to feel more at ease.
"Yes.
Has Xin Lan thought about her future? "Su Shuiche asked carefully.
"Young Miss is referring to …?" Xin Lan looked up at Su Shuiche in surprise and then lowered her head again. She felt a bit nervous.
She didn't do anything wrong.
Was Young Miss going to kick her out of the fu?
Could it be that on the first day of the first month, when she received Young Master's parents, her words were too presumptuous?
But if Young Miss wanted to punish her, it wouldn't take more than ten days.
"Don't think too much. I'm just asking." Seeing that Xin Lan's face was a bit pale, Su Shuiche knew that she had misunderstood.
"I'm referring to … does Xin Lan have someone in mind?
If you don't, I have a good candidate here.
Of course, I just want to ask for your opinion first. "
Su Shuiche swallowed her saliva. She didn't know where to start, so she simply told her what her father-in-law wanted her to ask.
"Young Miss!" Xin Lan was dumbfounded when she heard this.
She never thought that the gentle and elegant Young Miss would want to be a matchmaker for her.
On second thought, didn't Chunlan take a fancy to Bodyguard Xiao when she was serving the Young Miss? That's why she got married to him.
If that was the case, then Miss was no stranger to matchmaking?
Ah … bah bah bah … how could she judge Young Miss like that in her heart?
Su Shuiche was a bit embarrassed by Xin Lan's strange gaze. "I'm just asking casually. I have absolutely no intention of forcing you.
Husbands are meant to be together for a lifetime. You really should think about it. There's no need to rush to answer me. "
"Uh … Young Miss, please forgive this servant for overstepping the bounds.
Because Xin Lan has never thought about this before … Xin Lan … has no intention of marrying.
It's fine as it is now. "
"But, Xin Lan, you're at the right age for marriage. In fact, you don't have to make such a hasty decision that will affect your whole life."
After all, getting married and having children was something that every woman longed for.
Unless she had been deeply hurt emotionally, such as Jianyue, otherwise, she wouldn't decisively give up the most likely happiness without giving it a try.
Just like Jiang Yingyun, she still hadn't given up the idea of getting married. Recently, she had a very good impression of Sirou. From time to time, she would run to Flower Town just to talk to Sirou.
Unfortunately, the girl was in love, but the man was heartless. It takes two to two to clap. She and Ah Yao couldn't do anything about it.
"Young Miss …" Xin Lan was touched by Su Shuiche's advice. However, before she came to Prince Jing Palace, she had been a maid in three noble families. She was used to all kinds of disputes between wives and concubines. She had no idea about marriage.
Let alone looking forward to it.
"Actually, the person I wanted to talk about is Jian Heng. You should have seen him a few times. He has a calm and introverted personality. He's twenty-six years old this year, but no woman has ever gotten close to him. I think he's not a lecherous person. You should go back and think about it … Xin Lan, I hope that all of you can have a good home." After Su Shuiche gave a few words of advice, she asked Xin Lan to go back to her residence with the excuse that she wanted to take an afternoon nap.
Jian Heng?
Oh, God, he was ten years older than her.
Although, there was an old saying that men with old husbands and young wives were very doting.
But when she thought of that person's wooden and expressionless face, she couldn't associate it with the word doting.
"Ah … you … take these to the left wing of the Bamboo Garden for me. If you have time, help bandage the guy with the broken hand. I still have things to do.
Go, go! "
As soon as she walked out of the central room, Xue Li ordered her to bring a basin of water and a bag of gauze and ointment for bandages. Xin Lan was confused and in a good mood, she quickly walked to the left wing of the Bamboo Garden.
"Father —" Su Shuiche heard Xue Li's voice and walked out of the bedroom. She leaned against the doorpost of the central room and looked at Xin Lan, who hurriedly disappeared through the small door of the West Courtyard. She didn't know whether to laugh or cry and said, "Father, aren't you being too direct?
I just talked to her, and you let her be alone with Jian Heng. If … she's going to blame us. "
"Don't worry!
Leave it to me. "Xue Li waved Ah Sha's hand vigorously." I heard that your eldest brother is here? "
"Yes, he's in Pine Garden right now. He should have met with Ah Yao."
"This kid is very well-informed!" Xue Li snickered.
"What news?" Su Shuiche didn't understand.
"Hehe, nothing.
Then I'll go find him and join in the fun. "
Without another word, Xue Li turned around and walked towards Pine Garden, leaving behind a confused Su Shuiyue who was unable to make sense of the situation.
(To be continued.
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