Hearing Zhi Rou's words, the old lady frowned. She had originally thought that finding a few more outgoing people would be better for getting along with Nangong Yuan, who was a quiet and reserved person.
But now it seems that he was being too outspoken. This person actually said something like "I can hold my great-grandson in ten months" in front of Nangong Yuan's grandfather, which is a bit too impolite.
However, these women were not maids or servants, so they could not be easily driven away. They could only be sent back to their own courtyards first, and the matter would be dealt with after seeing Nangong Yuan.
“Madam, my daughter just saw that woman not only dressed inappropriately, but also behaved very rudely. She is probably not from a respectable family. I think such a woman should not stay in the General’s Mansion…”
"Yes, Madam, that woman clearly doesn't know any manners..."
As soon as Zhirou spoke, the others chimed in agreement.
Before Madam Nangong could even utter the words to dismiss them, she heard them speaking ill of Han Yiyi again. As a result, Madam Nangong's already furrowed brows furrowed even deeper.
Regardless of what Han Yiyi is like, she is the mother of her two precious great-grandchildren. It is not up to these people to criticize her. Besides, in the heart of Old Madam Nangong, how could a woman who can raise Zihui and Zicheng to be so sensible have bad character? So she interrupted Zhirou before she could finish speaking.
"Alright, this is none of your business. Go back to your own courtyards..." His voice clearly showed displeasure.
Seeing that Madam Nangong's expression had changed, none of them dared to speak again and they all left the flower hall.
As soon as the group left the flower hall, they saw a maid leading a woman into the courtyard. Upon seeing this woman, Zhirou slowed her pace.
She naturally recognized this person; she was Yun Niangzi, the owner of Jinxiu Pavilion, the most famous clothing shop in the capital.
When they first entered the General's Mansion, the old lady had the embroiderers from Jinxiu Pavilion make clothes for them. Now, Zhirou was still wondering what the owner of Jinxiu Pavilion was doing here in person when she heard the maid's voice.
"Madam, the owner of Jinxiu Pavilion has arrived. We need to wake up the young master and young lady now and take their measurements..."
Upon hearing the maid's words, a hint of doubt flashed in Zhirou's eyes. When did the General's Mansion have a young master and a young lady?
When she learned that Nangong Yuan now had children of his own, and that the mother of both children was Han Yiyi, whom she had met in Nangong Yuan's courtyard, her eyes were filled with jealousy and hatred.
She originally thought that with her looks, she would definitely be able to win over Nangong Yuan's heart, be the first to give birth to a great-grandson for the Nangong family, and become his future wife. But now, thinking of this, a trace of gloom flashed in Zhirou's eyes.
In fact, the reason why Zhirou spoke ill of Han Yiyi in front of Old Madam Nangong was because she noticed that Nangong Yuan looked at her with a special gaze, and was worried that her position as the general's wife was in jeopardy. That's why she wanted Old Madam Nangong to kick her out of the general's mansion.
Now that she knows that not only does Nangong Yuan treat her differently, but she is also lucky enough to have given birth to a child of the General's Mansion, she is so jealous that her eyes are red.
Seeing that everyone else had returned to their own courtyards, she secretly went to Nangong Yuan's courtyard.
After washing up, Han Yiyi changed into the clothes that Nangong Yuan had prepared for her in advance. The milky white clothes made her look more ethereal.
Because of what had just happened, Han Yiyi felt a bit stifled, so she walked towards the pond not far away. It was March, and the willows by the pond had sprouted new buds. The tender green willow branches swayed in the wind, which made her feel even more melancholy.
I found a large rock by the pond and sat down, gazing at the water rippling in the breeze, my mind filled with countless thoughts.
Looking back on this period, she realized that her emotions had been inexplicably controlled by Nangong Yuan, and she couldn't help but feel annoyed. The next moment, she shook her head and threw those unrealistic and messy fantasies out of her mind, thinking of going back to being the carefree Han Yiyi who was free from love.
A gentle breeze swept by, filling the air with the scent of spring. At that moment, Han Yiyi felt much of the gloom in her heart dissipate. So she got up and prepared to find Nangong Yuan, asking him to take her to find the two children and discuss returning to Ping'an Town.
Just as I stood up, I felt myself being pushed hard, and I immediately fell into the pond.
Nangong Yuan had just finished washing up and left the inner room, intending to find Han Yiyi and take her to meet his grandparents, when he heard a splash and then a series of exclamations.
"Girl, girl, are you alright? Help! Help! Someone has fallen into the water..."
Han Yiyi was originally a good swimmer, but unfortunately, she suddenly got a cramp. In addition, her clothes became extremely heavy after absorbing water, causing her body to sink continuously.
She struggled desperately, trying to call for help, but as soon as she opened her mouth, icy water poured in, so she could only make weak sounds. She struggled again and again, only to be submerged in water time and time again.
In this critical moment, many images flashed through Han Yiyi's mind, some resembling those of the original owner of the body, and others her own...
Thinking that she had come into this world and had not yet lived the carefree life she wanted, she was unwilling to die like this. With her last bit of strength, she tried to grab something, but all she could grasp was a handful of water.
Just when Han Yiyi was in despair and closed her eyes slightly, she suddenly felt her arm being grabbed.
She struggled to lift her head, and when she opened her eyes, she saw Nangong Yuan's familiar face. At that moment, Han Yiyi felt as if Nangong Yuan was shining with light. She wanted to say something, but her mind became heavier and heavier, and she lost consciousness in the next instant.
Looking at Han Yiyi, whose face was pale in his arms, Nangong Yuan's eyes were filled with worry and fear, and he whispered.
"Quickly, go and fetch the imperial physician..."
Ye Yi, who was standing to the side, turned pale with fright when he saw that Han Yi was unconscious. He quickly left the general's mansion and rushed to the palace.
Nangong Yuan dared not delay and hurriedly picked her up and carried her to the room. When he caught a glimpse of Zhirou beside him, a dark look flashed in his eyes.
Because Nangong Yuan was away from the mansion for many years, and because he disliked being served, his courtyard only had Ye Yi and Ye Er besides the sweepers.
Ye Er was sent out of the manor by him, and Ye Yi was serving him, which is why Zhi Rou was able to get her so easily.
Although it is now spring, the water in the pond is still icy cold; otherwise, Han Yiyi wouldn't have gotten a leg cramp as soon as she fell in.
Physician Lu was carried and led back to the General's Mansion by Ye Yi using light-footed skills. He was over fifty years old, but even with Ye Yi's exertions, his bones didn't seem to break...
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