Aunt Ming quickly covered up the item and pulled back her sleeve, which immediately drew a disapproving glare from Pink Butterfly. She smiled and said, "I was rude just now. I didn't expect Miss Rui to be so generous. If I don't accept this, wouldn't I seem too stingy? Don't worry, Miss Rui, I can't say that I have absolute authority in the mansion, but I can certainly protect you."
Rui Yuhuan's face immediately lit up with joy, and she smiled at Aunt Ming, "Really, thank you so much, Aunt Ming."
“We’re all on the same side now, no need to be so polite. It’s getting late, Miss Rui, you should go home first. I’m tired today, I’m really sorry.”
Rui Yuhuan nodded with a smile: "Alright, we won't disturb Aunt Ming any longer. Pink Butterfly, Bean Sprout, let's go back first."
"Miss!" Pink Butterfly called out in dissatisfaction, but was subdued by a single look from Rui Yuhuan. The three of them then left, but once outside, Aunt Ming could still faintly hear Pink Butterfly's disgruntled voice, "Miss, even the ladies in the palace can't get such a fine thing. How could you just give it away like that?"
Aunt Ming, however, paid no attention to anything else. Sitting in front of her dressing table, she immediately and carefully picked a small amount from her finger and meticulously applied it to her face. Mama Qi stood to the side, not even having a chance to stop her. But the medicine was indeed effective; Aunt Ming felt a cooling sensation on her face, and even the pain from her previous wound disappeared. She felt incredibly comfortable all over. Staring intently at the bronze mirror, she discovered that the wound had indeed shrunk somewhat, and immediately cried out in delight, "Mama Qi, this medicine works! It really works! The wound is shrinking! My face is fine!"
Aunt Ming's life truly took a turn from despair to elation. Just when she thought her face was beyond saving, Rui Yuhuan's medicine was like a godsend, and its effects were remarkable. Madam Qi, of course, also noticed and exclaimed in surprise, "It really works! But does Aunt really intend to take care of this Miss Rui?"
Aunt Ming, unable to conceal her joy, carefully covered the lid and sneered, "Take care of her? Dream on! This Rui Yuhuan has recently gained the old lady's favor. Cooperating with her isn't necessarily a bad thing."
Madam Qi was somewhat worried: "Does she really have no feelings for the master anymore? If she does, why is the concubine acting like this..."
Aunt Ming's expression gradually turned cold: "She's just an orphan. If she really has any designs on me, I have plenty of ways to kill her!"
Rui Yuhuan returned to Green Willow Courtyard and sent Bean Sprout to do her work, leaving only Pink Butterfly behind. Pink Butterfly immediately smiled and said, "Miss is truly intelligent. Even though Aunt Ming is usually very cautious, she still obediently accepted your medicine in the end."
Rui Yuhuan's eyes were cold: "She is, after all, a woman. I know how important appearance is to a woman, and you know that too. Besides, she is now disfigured. If I give her medicine at this time, even if she is suspicious, she will be less wary."
Pink Butterfly nodded: "Miss's acting is still the best." Then she changed the subject again, "It's just that the things Master asked of Miss are still progressing a bit slowly."
Rui Yuhuan frowned: "I understand. This Ouyang Zhide is truly comparable to Liu Xiahui. I've encountered him several times by chance, and even expressed my feelings quite clearly, but he remains unmoved. I need to think of another way. This matter cannot be rushed."
Pink Butterfly's eyes flashed coldly, but she said, "When Miss said she wanted to marry the Seventh Prince or a noble young master, was that just to deceive Aunt Ming?"
Rui Yuhuan's expression changed, and she glared angrily at Pink Butterfly: "Don't forget, you were sent by your master to assist me. You have no choice but to obey! Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask!" Seemingly feeling that she had gone too far, she added, "I will naturally not forget what I told your master back then. Old Ning Shi is already difficult to deal with. How could I possibly take control of the General's Mansion all at once!"
Pink Butterfly's eyes grew even colder, but she said in a flustered manner, "Please forgive me, Miss. I was just worried about the progress. It would be difficult to explain to Master, and it wouldn't be good for you either. I'm only doing this for your own good."
Rui Yuhuan nodded: "I know you are loyal. Alright, you can go now. I need to rest. Don't come in and disturb me unless it's something important."
Pink Butterfly retreated upon hearing this, but as she left the room, a chilling light flickered in her eyes.
Rui Yuhuan sat on the bed and snorted coldly. The saying goes, "A general in the field may disobey orders." If she hadn't come to the capital and seen this prosperous place, Rui Yuhuan might not have changed her mind. But she had only just arrived in the capital when she saw the aristocratic arrogance of the General's Mansion, and the Ning Mansion. Despite what had happened, the Emperor still favored them, and the Ning Mansion remained a powerful family. Just how wealthy and powerful must the Ning Mansion be?
Rui Yuhuan's words were not false. Originally, she thought Ouyang Zhide was an excellent match. According to the original plan, if she could control the General's Mansion, she would be the legitimate wife of the mansion, a second-rank noblewoman, which would be incredibly prestigious, far superior to the harsh life on the border. However, during that visit to the Ning Mansion, she saw many young men of noble families around her age who were far more handsome than Ouyang Zhide, and who were also talented and beautiful. Ouyang Zhide was already old enough to be her father; how could Rui Yuhuan be content with that?
Especially the Seventh Prince, Baili Chen. Though he appeared frail and delicate, his looks were so captivating that anyone who saw him would be unable to look away for a lifetime. Rui Yuhuan had long harbored feelings for him. However, her plan with that man still had to proceed. As long as she controlled the General's Mansion, with it as a backup—a mansion that all the princes in the capital were vying to win over—it would be her best guarantee of marrying into a prince's household. Of course, even if that didn't work out, she would never marry too low!
Rui Yuhuan lay in bed, a slight smile playing on her lips, already fast asleep...
That night, Chenyu Palace was brightly lit, with wisps of steam rising and adding a touch of romance through the glowing candlelight. Behind the screen in the inner hall, sat a stunningly beautiful man with flowing black hair and a body as white as jade. The man's previously closed starry eyes suddenly opened, and his fair face turned black. This blackness seemed to have a life of its own, coursing through his body and soon covering his entire body. At this moment, the man's originally delicate face suddenly contorted into a ferocious expression. After the blackness had spread throughout his body, he suddenly stood up and spat out a mouthful of blood.
The bright red color immediately bloomed into several blood-red flowers on the water's surface. The man suddenly turned around coldly, his eyes, which were originally as dark and bright as the night, now gleamed with a hint of blood red: "Who!"
"Master!" A dark figure flashed over quickly. The man stared at him expressionlessly for a long time without speaking. The dark figure did not dare to look up. After a long while, the man's voice, which seemed to be the coldest in the world, said, "What is it?"
"Master, news has come from over there that things are not peaceful in the north lately."
The man's red eyes flickered and danced like beautiful fireworks. He turned and stepped out of the bathtub, picking up a long inner robe that had been prepared and putting it on. "The north, it's the north again!" Then he suddenly laughed, his lips as red as blood, which was very eerie. "Good. Pass down the order: kill one if you see one, kill two if you see two! I want to see how long they can endure this!"
The shadowy figure looked up at the man, opened his mouth but dared not speak, for he knew that his master was devoid of emotion at this moment!
The man's figure turned into the inner hall and disappeared in a moment. The shadowy figure waved his hand, and immediately people carried out the bath tub for the man. However, as soon as they lifted it, their arms went numb from the cold. It turned out that the steam in the room was not rising from heat, but from the cold water in the tub. At this moment, there were also several blocks of ice frozen in the cold in the tub. The man was taking an ice bath!
If it were anyone else, they would have frozen to death or contracted a disease long ago, but these people were used to it.
The shadowy figure glanced at the inner hall, his eyes flashing, then clenched his fists before disappearing to some unknown location to protect it.
After Consort Ming's injury, the household was quiet for a few days. Consort Ming had asked Old Madam Ning for leave during this time, as it was inconvenient for her to receive guests. The people in the household assumed that she was in a bad mood because of her disfigurement, so they naturally ignored her. The other concubines had also learned their lesson recently; if they caused any trouble at this time and angered Ouyang Zhide, it would not be good for anyone.
Ouyang Yue has been holed up in her room these past few days, either reading or meditating to practice a mental cultivation technique. She practices this technique every day; it was given to her by Ouyang Su and is quite good. Initially, it had some effect—she felt her sixth sense seemed to have improved—but recently, it seems to have stopped working. According to the technique, true mastery requires three stages, and she seems to have only scratched the surface. There's no possibility of further improvement; it's truly strange.
These past few days, Ouyang Su would come out to chat with Ouyang Yue when no one was around. The mother and son could discuss things, but since Ouyang Su had the body of the golden bracelet, he didn't need to practice her mental cultivation technique at all, and besides, it was useless to him, so naturally, they couldn't reach a conclusion. At night, sometimes Ouyang Su didn't want to go back and would snuggle up next to Ouyang Yue to sleep.
On this day, Ouyang Yue was sitting in front of the soft couch reading a book, which happened to be an unofficial history of the Great Zhou Dynasty. At this moment, Chuncao walked in, her face not looking very good. When she saw Ouyang Yue reading, she did not disturb her, but stood silently to her side.
Ouyang Yue turned a page before asking, "What happened?"
Chuncao then spoke, her expression clearly showing disdain: "Miss, I just heard that Liu Mama was beaten half to death and kicked out of the manor for stealing things from the house and the belongings of several servants. Her children were also driven away." At this point, Chuncao's expression changed, becoming extremely cold. "If Liu Mama hadn't suddenly changed her mind, Miss, you could have gone with the flow long ago. Would Aunt Ming still be living peacefully in Anning Courtyard? It's not that I'm cruel, but someone like her shouldn't be allowed to live. It's just that she was hurt in the face; it was too lenient of her. If it weren't for Liu Mama, everything would have been settled!" Chuncao truly felt that the previous opportunity was excellent, but it had been ruined by this treacherous Liu Mama, and she was extremely aggrieved.
"This is the consequence of her choice. She has to bear it all herself. She can't blame anyone else, and you don't need to be angry." Ouyang Yue turned another page with a "whoosh," but didn't seem to care much.
Chuncao admired her family's composure. She was so angry about this, but her mistress was completely unfazed: "I am angry, but she is reaping what she sowed. I have vented my anger."
Ouyang Yue, of course, didn't care, because she had anticipated this when Liu Mama changed her mind. Ouyang Yue could guarantee Liu Mama's safety if she did as she was told, but Liu Mama wanted to avoid offending either side. Little did she know that with Qi Mama's death and Liu Mama's outburst, the masters of the mansion were already displeased. Aunt Hong and Ouyang Rou would certainly not let her live, and although Aunt Ming eventually relented after Liu Mama's actions, she had offended her. Aunt Ming was currently injured and couldn't attend to Liu Mama, but once she recovered, who knew how she would torment Liu Mama? And that wasn't all; the servants in the mansion, having been fined because of her, would naturally seek revenge.
It's just that they wrongly accused Liu's mother of stealing; they didn't kill her, which is already a favor to her!
Chuncao, however, was somewhat worried and couldn't help but look at Ouyang Yue: "What if this Liu Mama gets desperate and tries to cause trouble for Miss Yi?" After all, they had been in contact with Liu Mama, and even without evidence, it wouldn't be good to be implicated.
"If the higher-ups want to suppress this, do you need to worry about it? Since Old Madam Ning had already dealt with it hastily back then, she naturally wouldn't let things get any more complicated. If Liu Mama leaves the manor now, the three of them are probably already dead!"
Ouyang Yue turned another page with a "whoosh," seemingly engrossed in reading, yet she had time to chat with Chuncao. It was quite strange, as Chuncao often wondered, "Has Miss really remembered it?"
"By the way, Miss, something else has happened in the manor that might not be good for us!" Chuncao suddenly said. Ouyang Yue responded with an "Oh," seemingly unconcerned.
"Miss, this is really not good news for you. Liu Cui Courtyard just called a doctor, and I heard that Concubine Hua is pregnant!"
Ouyang Yue paused in turning the pages of her book, then looked up: "Hmm?"
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Chuncao straightened her face and nodded seriously, saying, "This servant even asked a maid who is familiar with Liucui Courtyard. I heard that when Aunt Hua was having breakfast, she suddenly vomited at the sight of anything and couldn't swallow at all. The servants panicked and went to fetch a doctor, who took her pulse and found that she was pregnant. This matter even alarmed the old lady, who was afraid that it might be a misdiagnosis, so she specially found two more doctors, and both of them confirmed that she was pregnant."
"Oh~" Ouyang Yue closed the book, her eyes slightly narrowed: "By now, this news should have spread throughout the manor."
Chuncao, not understanding her meaning, still nodded and replied, "It should have spread by now, Miss. This Aunt Hua has always been very competitive in the mansion and always likes to compete with others. If she becomes pregnant, the mansion will be even more turbulent." Moreover, Aunt Hua always harbors hostility towards Ouyang Yue.
Given that Ouyang Zhide had one wife and four concubines, and only four children, his offspring were extremely few, especially since he only had one son, Ouyang Tong, who was an illegitimate son. Nevertheless, this gave Concubine Liu a different status in the household. Concubine Hua and Concubine Liu were women Ouyang Zhide brought back from his military campaigns, and their significance was different from that of Concubine Ning, Concubine Ming, and Concubine Hong, who were brought in by the three old matriarchs of the Ning family.
Although Consort Liu had given birth to a son, Consort Hua was the most favored concubine in the mansion. Even though she was overly flamboyant and unforgiving, she was, after all, a woman from a brothel, and in that respect, no one could compare. Ouyang Zhide was also a man, and he was not immune to worldly temptations. During his time back at the mansion, because Consort Ning, Consort Ming, and Consort Hong had all made mistakes, he was unwilling to set foot in their quarters. Ouyang Zhide naturally slept with the other two. Consort Liu did not like to compete for favor, so Ouyang Zhide spent about 70% of his time sleeping in Liucui Courtyard.
"How far along is the pregnancy, according to the doctor?" Ouyang Yue asked, pursing her lips.
Chuncao shook her head: "I haven't found out about these things yet. Right now, the old lady and master are at Liucui Courtyard. Miss, do you want to..."
Ouyang Yue stood up: "Change clothes. I can't pretend I don't know about such a joyous occasion in our household. I should go and see."
"Yes, Miss."
Before long, Ouyang Yue arrived at Liucui Courtyard with Chuncao. The courtyard was filled with joy today, and the servants all held their heads high, looking very smug. Originally, because of her background, Hua Yiniang was officially a mistress and the servants couldn't say anything, but the servants liked to belittle her behind her back, which made the servants of Liucui Courtyard lose face. But now that Hua Yiniang was pregnant, things were different.
Originally, there were only three young ladies and one young master in the manor. Now, Ouyang Hua is dead, Ouyang Rou's reputation is ruined, and Ouyang Yue's reputation isn't much better. Even if her reputation is restored within the manor, she still carries the title of the most ugly of the three in the capital. The only young master, Ouyang Tong, was born sickly, and it's hard to say whether he'll survive to adulthood. So, none of them seem quite right now. But the one that Aunt Hua is currently pregnant with and giving birth to is different.
It's not enough to just have a young lady; if she gives birth to a healthy son, then Concubine Hua's status will immediately rise dramatically. Even Concubine Ming, a concubine with the title of "noble concubine," can't compare to Concubine Hua. At that time, the servants in Liucui Courtyard will also be able to act arrogantly, their value will increase many times over, and they will naturally be happy.
Even seeing Ouyang Yue, the legitimate daughter, seemed to carry a hint of arrogance: "Third Miss, you've arrived. The Old Madam and Master are both in the room right now. Let me go and ask for their permission first." After saying that, she walked away.
Chuncao, her face grim, was about to say something when Ouyang Yue gave her a look. She suppressed her anger, and after a while, the maidservant came out somewhat hesitantly, saying, "Third Miss, Madam Hua requests your presence." Ouyang Yue frowned slightly. Actually, the announcement and invitation were not wrong, but the maidservant's arrogant, condescending expression was unpleasant. Now that Madam Hua had waited so many years, she finally had her, and her arrogance was evident. However, like master, like servant; this maidservant was no different from Madam Hua in temperament.
Being so direct and flamboyant can easily offend people!
Ouyang Yue's expression softened, and she no longer showed any displeasure. She followed the little maid into Liucui Courtyard. Because of her background, Aunt Hua's taste could not be compared with that of noble ladies. She still preferred things in gold, red, and green. She usually dressed very brightly and flamboyantly. The furnishings in the room were mostly decorated with pink and red gauze, and the shelves were filled with pink peach blossom branches. Some of the valuable utensils were made of gold, which made the room look very rich, but also vulgar.
Ouyang Yue went straight into the inner room. At this time, Aunt Hua was wearing a white long gown, her face was still a little pale and she looked a little weak, but her eyes and brows could not hide her joy. She was talking to Old Madam Ning. Ouyang Yue immediately smiled and said, "Congratulations, Grandmother, congratulations, Father, and of course, congratulations to Aunt Hua. I just heard that Aunt Hua had been diagnosed with pregnancy, so I immediately brought people over. This is the most joyous news in the manor!"
Aunt Hua was clearly displeased to see Ouyang Yue, but everyone loves to hear compliments. Though she appeared weak, she was secretly overjoyed. After so many years in the General's Mansion, she finally had a child—the foundation of her position. How could she not love it? Moreover, seeing that Old Madam Ning and Ouyang Zhide had rushed over as soon as they heard the news, it was clear they cared deeply for the child. Aunt Hua knew she had finally made it!
"It's Third Miss! This humble servant greets you." She was about to get up to bow to Ouyang Yue when Old Madam Ning, who was sitting beside her bed, immediately reached out to help her up. "What are you doing? Be careful! The first three months are the most crucial. We see each other every day, why worry about these formalities? Your health is the most important thing right now." After saying this, Old Madam Ning turned and glared at Ouyang Yue. "Come on in! Look how startled Concubine Hua is! Go stand over there." Old Madam Ning's words were unreasonable. Ouyang Yue was here to greet her politely; otherwise, as the legitimate daughter, her seniority was much higher than Concubine Hua's. Even after Concubine Hua had given birth, she couldn't surpass her. Ouyang Yue had lowered her status to come and visit, yet the visit had been considered offensive.
If word gets out, people will laugh at us!
Ouyang Zhide frowned deeply. He also felt that his mother had been rather strict lately. She used to be very strict with rules, so why was she like this now? But he was overjoyed that Aunt Hua was pregnant and didn't want to cause any trouble, so he said, "Mother, Yue'er is only doing this out of kindness. Look how much she cares about Aunt Hua. Please don't say anything to her." Aunt Hua was Aunt Hua's original name.
Old Madam Ning snorted, then turned to look at Ouyang Yue: "I know you mean well, but Aunt Hua's health needs to be taken very seriously right now. The first three months are the most critical. Are you blaming your grandmother for being so strict?"
Ouyang Yue smiled gently: "Grandmother should teach Yue'er a lesson. Yue'er should thank Grandmother for the reminder. Otherwise, it would be terrible if I made a big mistake. Yue'er knows that Grandmother is doing this for Yue'er's own good, and I'm happy about it."
Old Madam Ning's complexion improved slightly. Standing beside her, Rui Yuhuan looked at Ouyang Yue. Today, Ouyang Yue was dressed in a green dress, her figure exquisitely graceful, her movements slender and elegant. Her fair, jade-like hands hung down from the flowing sleeves, gently covering her abdomen, her posture perfectly dignified. A perfectly timed smile graced her face, her eyes sparkling brightly, each glance seeming to draw down the stars.
Rui Yuhuan's eyes darkened slightly. She could tell that Ouyang Yue was quite attractive, striking at first glance, but the more she looked, the more indescribable aura lingered. During her time at the General's Mansion, she felt that Ouyang Yue posed an even stronger threat to her!
Rui Yuhuan smiled immediately: "Third Miss really cares about Aunt Hua. I am very touched. I only heard about this when I asked the Old Madam for a cup of tea. This is the first happy event since I entered the manor. By the way, I wonder if you have informed Madam? The young masters and ladies of the General's Mansion are all Madam's darlings. She will be happy to hear this."
Ouyang Yue glanced at Rui Yuhuan with a cryptic smile.
Old Madam Ning was taken aback, but her joy deepened as she looked at Rui Yuhuan. Rui Yuhuan was subtly praising her as a blessed person. Before she entered the manor, she hadn't heard anything about any happy events in the General's Mansion, but as soon as she arrived, Consort Hua was pregnant. Didn't that prove the point? She was also subtly putting down Madam Ning; as the mistress of the General's Mansion, not coming to see her at a time like this seemed petty and mean. After all, even if Consort Hua's status was incomparable to Madam Ning's, the fact that Old Madam Ning and Ouyang Zhide were both there made Madam Ning's restraint seem petty and lacking in class.
Old Madam Ning turned to look at Ouyang Yue, her expression darkening. "Why didn't you come with your mother? You're still an unmarried woman; don't cause any trouble." Old Madam Ning was clearly taking her anger out on Ouyang Yue. Everyone knew that Madam Ning rarely gave Ouyang Yue a kind look, and when had they ever been seen together? It was also because of Madam Ning's recent actions that Old Madam Ning felt truly ashamed, increasingly feeling that Madam Ning, as the legitimate daughter of the Ning family, lacked any semblance of a matriarch, which disgusted her. However, she couldn't say too much, so naturally, she vented her anger on Ouyang Yue.
Ouyang Yue looked alarmed and said, "Grandmother, Mother hasn't been feeling well lately. She takes a nap every day, so she probably hasn't woken up yet and hasn't received the news. Mother has always been very healthy, but she's suddenly become so weak these past few days. I'm afraid she'll overwork herself, so I haven't dared to call her. But don't worry, Aunt Hua and Miss Rui, I'll send someone to invite her as soon as Mother wakes up. Mother will be very happy to see Aunt Hua when she finds out."
Aunt Hua felt a surge of pride, her face beaming with smugness. Rui Yuhuan's heart skipped a beat, for Ouyang Zhide had already coldly said to Old Madam Ning, "Caiyue has indeed been unwell these past few days, needing to sleep several hours more each day. Aunt Hua has just been diagnosed with pregnancy and still needs to rest. Too many visitors would be inappropriate. According to custom, Aunt Hua should have informed Caiyue of her pregnancy." As he spoke, Ouyang Zhide's eyes swept over Rui Yuhuan's face.
Old Madam Ning was startled, then suddenly realized what she meant. She was so happy about Concubine Hua's pregnancy that she had forgotten about the proper hierarchy. How could the head mistress of the household lower herself to visit a concubine? This was unavoidable in daily interactions, but if word got out, it would be very unpleasant. In severe cases, it could lead to accusations of the General's Mansion favoring a concubine over the wife. Madam Ning was ill, and to visit a concubine who had just been diagnosed with pregnancy while seriously ill—how much would the main wife be disliked in the household!
Old Madam Ning was somewhat embarrassed and glared coldly at Ouyang Yue. How could she not know all this? Ouyang Yue had deliberately brought it up, which was making her lose face!
snort!
Then Old Madam Ning turned to Aunt Hua and said softly, "There are many things to be careful about during this period. Just let me know if you need anything. You don't need to worry about anything else."
Aunt Hua said gratefully, "Thank you for your concern, Madam. I am deeply grateful."
"Auntie, Aunt Hong and Aunt Ming have heard the news and come to see you." At this moment, a maid from Liucui Courtyard announced, and Old Madam Ning's expression worsened. She had only said that, but Old Madam Ning knew that Ning was feigning illness to elicit Ouyang Zhide's sympathy; it wasn't a real illness. Now even the two concubines knew that it was a good thing for Aunt Hua to produce offspring for the family, yet she, the head mistress, was throwing a tantrum and behaving inappropriately. Old Madam Ning truly regretted agreeing to Ning's request to come to the Ning family home, despite the Ning family's objections.
"Ah, it's my two elder sisters, please come in quickly." Aunt Hua was very enthusiastic, which made Old Madam Ning, who was still immersed in the previous conversation, even more dissatisfied with Madam Ning.
A moment later, Concubine Hong and Concubine Ming entered, one in a chrysanthemum-colored robe and the other in a deep purple brocade robe. Concubine Ming's entrance, however, caused a stir. For the past few days, Concubine Ming had remained secluded in Xiangning Courtyard, and no one knew the extent of her facial injuries, assuming they would be quite unsightly. Yet today, upon seeing Concubine Ming, her cheeks were fair and white, showing no signs of injury. Ouyang Yue was also taken aback, scrutinizing Concubine Ming's face. At first glance, it appeared intact, but Concubine Ming's face was covered with a thick layer of powder. Only upon close inspection could the subtle traces be seen. It seemed impossible for Concubine Ming's injuries to heal completely. How had she managed to recover to this extent in just a few days? Ouyang Yue had never imagined.
Aunt Hua was also stunned. She was so happy to invite Aunt Ming and Aunt Hong in because she wanted to show off. Aunt Ming's face was disfigured, and Aunt Hong was implicated by Ouyang Rou. They were definitely not comparable to her now, but Aunt Ming's face had actually recovered? She immediately felt a tightness in her chest, but still forced herself to say, "Thank you for coming, sisters."
Aunt Ming's face recovered so quickly that she was in a very good mood. She smiled and said, "It's only right. My sister has finally waited for this for so many years. I'm happy for you too. Congratulations to the old lady and master as well. This is a great joy for the family."
"Yes, yes, I was overjoyed to hear that, so I came to see you right away. My sister is so lucky!" Aunt Hong said with a smile, but in her heart she was extremely gloomy. That little slut, Aunt Hua, was always favored, and now that she was pregnant, wouldn't she be even more lawless? In the future, she wouldn't even put her in her eyes!
"Don't mention it. I'm just benefiting from the master's good fortune. Sisters, please don't laugh at me." Aunt Hua smiled insincerely, but her eyes held a hint of sarcasm as she looked at Aunt Ming and Aunt Hong. They hadn't received the master's favor in a long time!
Aunt Ming's lips twitched slightly, but she still smiled warmly as she spoke.
By this time, almost all the masters in the General's Mansion had arrived. Just then, a maid from Liucui Courtyard came in again. Just as she was about to speak, Aunt Hua saw her, but her eyes darted around, and she suddenly yawned, looking extremely sleepy. Old Madam Ning immediately stood up and said, "Alright, Aunt Hua is pregnant and shouldn't tire herself out. Let's not disturb her here." With that, she followed Ouyang Zhide and led the way out of Liucui Courtyard.
As soon as they stepped out of Liucui Courtyard, they saw Aunt Liu standing there in plain clothes, clearly waiting to be announced. Upon seeing Old Madam Ning and the others come out, she immediately bowed. Old Madam Ning said coldly, "Aunt Hua needs to rest now, so don't go in and disturb her. Go back."
Aunt Liu bowed her head and replied, "Yes, Madam."
Old Madam Ning, supporting Rui Yuhuan, left. Ouyang Zhide followed her this time. When Ouyang Yue walked to Liu Yiniang's side, she gave her a deep look. That little maid must have informed her of this matter. Hua Yiniang was all smiles just now; she wasn't really sleepy. She's only just become pregnant, yet she's already giving Liu Yiniang a hard time. Hua Yiniang really doesn't know how to keep quiet.
Looking at Aunt Liu, Ouyang Yue's eyes deepened. Aunt Liu also sensed this and raised her head. Seeing the meaningful look on Ouyang Yue's face, she simply smiled and bowed. Ouyang Yue smiled faintly and said, "In our household, only you, Aunt Liu, are a wise person."