Looking at the plump fish, Yingxiang smiled and said, "You little guys are really lucky. With my daughter here, you won't starve to death. But since you're koi, you have to bless my daughter and the baby in her belly, understand?"
Seeing her serious expression, Jiang Huaiyu couldn't help but chuckle softly.
"Can these fish understand what you're saying to them?"
"Of course!" Yingxiang nodded confidently. "Madam, I've heard that koi fish, if raised for a long time, will become intelligent and even change a person's fortune. We'd rather believe it than not. After all, we'll be taking care of them in the future, so it's only natural that they'd bless you."
Jiang Huaiyu said jokingly, "Since Miss Yingxiang has said so, how dare these fish disobey?"
Yingxiang stamped her foot playfully, "Girl, are you kidding me?"
Just as the two were laughing and joking, Deng Shen suddenly walked slowly over from not far away.
"Madam, Li Guang says he has something important to report to you."
Li Guang is one of the four guards. He is cheerful, loves to laugh, and is meticulous and reliable in his work. Jiang Huaiyu has a good impression of him.
"Understood. Tell him to wait for me in the main hall, and also call the other three."
"Yes, sir." Deng Shen accepted the order and left.
Yingxiang couldn't help but mutter under her breath, "What does he want with the madam? It's really intriguing."
Jiang Huaiyu smiled slightly, "You'll understand when you get there."
Soon, she entered the main hall, where she saw four guards who had been waiting for her for a long time.
Upon seeing her, Li Guang was about to speak, but Jiang Huaiyu stopped him with a gesture. He smiled slightly and said calmly, "Headguard Li, please calm your emotions for now. I understand your intentions. I summoned you here today to discuss this matter."
Among the four guards, the leader was a warrior named Tu Hang.
He asked in bewilderment, "May I ask what instructions Madam Jiang has given us in summoning us here?"
Jiang Huaiyu slowly sat down in the main seat, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said, "You all followed me from Wanfu County to Wusu, and more than a month has passed in the blink of an eye. Looking at the present—"
She gently bent down, her palm lightly stroking her abdomen. “I am no longer able to travel far, but you cannot linger here because of me. Therefore, if any of you wish to return home, you may set off at any time. During these days, you have protected my safety, and I will prepare a generous allowance for you as a token of my gratitude.”
Tu Hang did not show any joy upon hearing this.
"However, Madam Jiang, before she left, my young lady repeatedly instructed us to ensure your safety. She told us that we must escort you safely back to the Tu family after the matter in Wusu is settled. The old master also instructed us that your safety is our primary responsibility and that we must not leave our posts without permission. Now that you are in Wusu, how can we leave alone and hastily complete our task?"
His family all lived in the butcher's household, and having been away from home for a long time, he naturally longed to return. However, due to his duty, he had to prioritize his master's orders.
Jiang Huaiyu smiled and said, "It's alright, Brother Tu. I know you are loyal and reliable. However, given my current condition, I really cannot set off in the short term. The affairs of the workshop have been properly handled, so there is no need to rush. I am staying in Wusu temporarily, and it is not a big deal. You do not need to delay your return because of me. If you wish to return to your hometown, you can set off as soon as possible. I will write a letter to Miss Tu to explain the situation, and the Tu family will not be dissatisfied with you because of this."
Tu Hang solemnly clasped his hands in a fist and replied, "Madam Jiang's considerations are thorough and touching. However, we feel there is something amiss. If the four of us leave together, the old master and young lady will surely be worried if they inquire about it upon our return. This is not a way for us to fulfill our duties."
Jiang Huaiyu pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Since that's the case, if any of you intend to return to your hometown, I'm willing to prepare some travel expenses for you; if anyone is willing to stay, in addition to the monthly allowance given by the Tu family, I'll add an extra salary. You can make your choice according to your own wishes, how about that?"
Li Guang's long-suppressed emotions finally found an outlet. "Madam Jiang, I'm so sorry, but I really want to go back to Wanfu County!"
Jiang Huaiyu smiled warmly, "How can I apologize? On the contrary, I should be grateful to you and also to the Tu family."
Li Guang quickly responded modestly, then said, "You flatter me, Madam Jiang. The reason I am so eager to return home is that my wife is also six months pregnant, just like you, and will give birth in a month. If I cannot return in time for her delivery, I'm afraid she will feel incredibly disappointed..."
Therefore, when he saw that Jiang Huaiyu had purchased a residence in Wusu and seemed to have no intention of leaving, he couldn't help but feel extremely anxious.
A hint of emotion flashed in Jiang Huaiyu's eyes, "Hu Hu is truly a good husband who knows how to cherish his wife."
She turned to Yingxiang beside her and instructed, "With such a joyous occasion in the Li family, add an extra reward as a blessing for the little life."
Li Guang looked ashamed. "I have failed to share Madam Jiang's burdens and worries. How dare I accept such kindness from you?"
Jiang Huaiyu smiled gently, "I am also pregnant and know how hard it is for your wife to be alone in her room. When you go back, be sure to take good care of her and buy her some nourishing foods."
"I will follow Madam Jiang's instructions with deep gratitude," Li Guang said.
Jiang Huaiyu turned her gaze to the other three, "What about you? Have you made a decision yet?"
Tu Hang remained silent. Li Guang had already decided to leave, and if the other two also chose to leave, then he would have no choice but to stay.
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