Chapter 56 Chapter 56 Is this a fox tail?
Jin Yao's heart trembled, and after realizing something, she stepped down, adjusted her skirt awkwardly, and did not dare to look at He Anting's expression.
He stood up as usual, his clothes a little messy. Looking closely, there was a faint watery sheen on his tall nose and thin lips.
"I didn't mean it." Jin Yao said embarrassedly.
"Does it hurt?" Jin Yao leaned over to take a closer look.
He Anting lowered his eyes to look at her confused expression, and couldn't help but press her down for a long kiss.
In a daze, Jinyao heard him say, "It doesn't hurt. It's clearly a reward."
The dampness at the tip of his nose seemed to have not yet dissipated, the sticky and soft feeling left him with an endless aftertaste.
Jin Yao struggled for a few seconds and then fell into his passionate kiss, but they were interrupted by the voices outside the house.
He Anting looked a little unhappy.
She pushed him and said weakly, "Business is more important."
He Anting heard the county lady yelling at Qingwu outside the house. What's the problem? If she's not feeling well, she's not feeling well. Is there any reason to force herself to stay awake?
He stood up impatiently and opened the door.
"We'll talk about it tomorrow if there's anything."
Qing Wu lowered his head and responded. He Anting closed the door again and walked over to Jin Yao: "Maybe we can continue now?"
Jinyao: ...
Qingwu went to the county lady to convey his master's intentions, and even took great pains to add fuel to the fire and find excuses.
How could the county lady not understand her adopted son? She rolled her eyes and left.
The next day, it snowed in Bianjing. Thick snow piled up on the branches. The ancient mansion looked even newer in the gray sky, and the air was filled with a cold breath.
There was a world of difference between inside and outside the house. Inside Guanlan Courtyard, there was a hot floor heating and thick velvet carpets. Yun Qiao asked the servants to prepare the meal.
The lid of the hot pot was opened, and fish, shrimp and meatballs were bubbling inside. Jin Yao, wearing a lake blue jacket, was sitting in front of the dressing table, and her soft and delicate hands were putting a jade bracelet on her wrist.
The lunch was so sumptuous because the county lady was coming. It was freezing cold, and it was not suitable to ask her to run around with a big belly, so the county lady, her mother-in-law, had to condescend to come in person.
"I've already selected four midwives for you. Then, ask Imperial Physician Han to look after you. Everything will go smoothly."
There were four maids standing in the room. The county lady leisurely ordered, "From today on, they will live in the mansion."
Jinyao became nervous unconsciously when she saw this scene.
The midwife seemed to sense her uneasiness and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Madam. We are all experienced. As long as you listen to us, you will definitely suffer less."
Jin Yao nodded upon hearing this.
The county lady gave them money as a reward one by one.
After the county lady left, one of the midwives stayed behind and was responsible for taking care of her closely. She also told her some luck during childbirth.
Jinyao was a little uneasy: "Does it hurt?"
The midwife smiled and said, "Giving birth is always painful. Don't worry, Madam. You are in good health and everything will go smoothly."
Jinyao is most afraid of pain and is worried all day long.
Near dusk she fell into a drowsy sleep. When He Anting came back, his dark crane cloak brought in wisps of wind and snow. He was shivering all over, so he went to the charcoal brazier to warm himself up before entering the inner room.
"Yaoyao?" He didn't know his wife was asleep, so he didn't say anything.
Jin Yao woke up, rubbed her eyes, stared at He Anting for a while, and then called him, "Husband."
Her voice was so light and soft that it seemed to touch people's hearts.
"What's wrong?"
He Anting sat on the edge of the bed and asked with his head down.
Jinyao didn't know how to express her anxiety, so she just rested her head on his legs, wrapped her arms around his waist and hugged him tightly.
He Anting was surprised that his wife was so clingy today, but at the same time he enjoyed it: "What happened?"
"Nothing, I'm just a little scared." She said vaguely.
He Anting's brows suddenly darkened. His wife was unusually quiet. She usually made a little noise and acted domineering when she came home.
But he didn't ask any more questions, he just stroked her shoulders and said, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."
One sentence gave her a sense of security.
Jin Yao fell asleep again quickly, but she was a little nervous in her dream. He Anting looked at her for a while and then left the room.
He called Yun Qiao over and asked about what happened today: "No matter how big or small, tell me in detail."
Yun Qiao didn't understand, but still explained.
Fortunately, Yun Qiao stayed with Jin Yao every day, and when she repeated Jin Yao's words, He Anting looked thoughtful.
"Call the midwife."
Yun Qiao went to call the midwife as instructed.
"Sir." The midwife was very respectful, and I didn't know what instructions she had so late at night.
"The young lady is young and simple-minded, and a pregnant woman is sensitive and timid. You should understand what to say and what not to say."
The midwife's heart trembled, and she subconsciously met He Anting's gaze, who was staring at her with the coldness of a superior.
"Yes, I understand."
The midwife said respectfully.
In the next few days, she spoke more cautiously and no longer talked about childbirth with Jinyao.
As the county lady said, invitations and visiting cards came in like water, but He Anting rejected them all and told others that her pregnancy was unstable and she could not see anyone.
It’s a pity for the county lady. This is a good opportunity to make friends, but there is still a long time to go, so there is no need to rush.
On the day of the palace banquet, Jin Yao simply avoided everyone and entered the Kunning Palace where Li lived. When she saw Li, she was surprised. The Li in front of her was no longer the Li she had seen before.
She was wearing a palace dress and a phoenix crown, and she looked so dignified and majestic that she was almost unrecognizable.
"Greetings, Her Majesty." Jin Yao bowed politely.
Li dismissed her attendants and breathed a sigh of relief: "I'm so tired."
"Come here quickly." Li beckoned, and Jinyao sat over obediently. Li pinched her cheeks and said, "It's rounder now, but it looks better."
Jinyao felt a little embarrassed: "My Lady, please stop pinching me."
Pinch it again and it will be rounder.
Li pinched her lips in satisfaction and said, "This palace is really boring, not as good as the He Mansion."
Jin Yao then replied, "Your Majesty, you can come to the He Mansion anytime you want."
"It's not that easy." Li smiled.
"According to the date, you're about to give birth." Mrs. Li seemed to be thinking about something, then narrowed her eyes and smiled, "I have something good for you."
Jinyao was curious: "What is it?"
"Qingtao." She called out, and Qingtao came over with several palace maids carrying a tray.
Jinyao leaned over to take a look, and Li introduced them to her one by one.
"This is a Persian dress."
Jinyao blushed as she looked at those pieces of fabric that were so translucent and tempting.
"This is the chain you wear around your waist."
"Handcuffs and leg irons."
Behind a pile of messy stuff, Jinyao saw a furry thing.
"What is this?" Jin Yao held up a long piece of it curiously.
"This is a fox tail. It must be an imitation."
A fox's tail? Jinyao looked at it intently. What's the point?
"Take it back." Li smiled and asked the palace maid to stand beside her.
"Ah?" Jin Yao looked at these in panic and inexplicably retreated.
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