Jiang Yinjin gave Shen Mianmian a deep look, then said meaningfully, "I heard from the young master that my sister felt unwell this morning, but would get better soon, so I believed him. Now it seems that the situation is more serious than I thought, but it is understandable. The young master is a man, and men are careless. Chuxue, quickly help Shen Mianmian sit down, and we will ask the doctor to come and take her pulse later."
"Yes, young mistress." Chu Xue accepted the order and actually came to help.
For a time, the waterside pavilion was filled with various different atmospheres.
Ding was naturally looking forward to it and happy. Usually, when a woman is pregnant, she will feel dizzy and weak at first. Her biggest wish now is for Shen to get pregnant. She is very afraid that the Marquis will really go to the clan to adopt a child. She will not allow anyone to compete with her son for the family property.
She was disappointed when the young master said that Lady Shen had always been like this and would be fine in a while.
Now that my daughter-in-law is telling me to call a doctor, my hope has been rekindled. Since my daughter-in-law came into the family, she has always kept her word and never failed to deliver on her promises. She trusts her completely.
At the same time, the smile on Lady Xuanping's face became somewhat unnatural. She glanced at her third daughter-in-law, thinking to herself: Originally, she planned to wait until Zhou was pregnant before taking a few concubines for A-Rang, but half a year has passed and there's still no sign of pregnancy. She'll wait at most another year. If it still doesn't work after a year, she'll take concubines immediately. She can't delay A-Rang's life.
Huo Rang was somewhat bewildered—the woman was actually Bai Qingzhou's concubine? Why? By what right?
Why did such a beautiful and interesting woman fall into the hands of that effeminate Bai Qingzhou? Isn't this just living the life of a widow?
...It doesn't seem like she's living a life of widowhood, otherwise she wouldn't have gotten pregnant, but what good sex life could a sissy have?
Although Huo Rang was a womanizer and admired many women, he was not lewd. He only admired them and did not provoke them. He thought he was just a flower admirer, but today he realized that it was because he had not yet encountered a flower he liked, so he only wanted to admire it and did not want to pick it.
You finally find one you want to pick, but someone else has already taken it.
Huo Rang already disliked Bai Qingzhou, and now he disliked her even more.
But the most furious one was Zhou, the third daughter-in-law of the Marquis of Xuanping.
While enduring her mother-in-law's scolding gaze, Zhou watched as her husband was completely infatuated with that vixen. If it weren't for her noble family background and good upbringing, she probably would have already lost her temper.
Looking at the nonchalant Jiang Yinjin, Madam Zhou was furious. She forced back her sarcastic tone and said, "I've heard of your talent before, and now that I've seen it, it's truly well-deserved. As the principal wife, you've allowed your husband to take a concubine only two days after your marriage; and you're already arranging for your concubine to get pregnant before you're even pregnant yourself. You're really quite magnanimous. I wonder if Madam Shen really gives birth to a son, won't the position of the eldest son be quite awkward?"
Everyone said, "Yes, other families have eldest sons who are legitimate sons, but the Bai family only has an eldest son who is not legitimate. How will they socialize in the future?"
Ding's expression instantly turned somewhat unpleasant.
Lady Feng, the wife of the Marquis of Xuanping, had a hint of mocking amusement in her eyes.
Jiang Yinjin smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Sister Zhou, but whether it is a legitimate son or a son born out of wedlock, aren't they all the heir's flesh and blood? As long as they are the heir's children, I will love them all. My mother once taught me that a wife should have the demeanor of a wife. To argue with a concubine would lower one's status."
By saying this, he not only demonstrated his own vision and perspective but also diminished the concubine's status and subtly rebuked Zhou for being petty and losing her dignity by arguing with a concubine.
At the same time, she looked at Ding with a smile, paying her respects to her mother-in-law.
Mrs. Ding immediately responded with a wink, showing her growing fondness for her daughter-in-law.
When Shen Mianmian saw the look in Ding's eyes, she felt a sense of unease—something was not right! She had already tried her best not to quarrel with Fengchu or cause trouble, so logically, Madam should not value Jiang Yinjin so much.
But what's with that trusting look in his eyes?
Just because Jiang Yinjin succeeded in business? This lady has no principles at all! She trusts him just because he made a few coins?
Moreover, the lady clearly hoped she would get pregnant. When the doctor came, he diagnosed that she was not pregnant. The lady was disappointed, and her favorability towards her decreased, while her favorability towards Jiang Yinjin increased.
Shen Mianmian suddenly felt that her transmigration into the book was like playing a game, and the rules of the game were to increase her favorability with the madam.
She lowered her head, sighed softly, and thought to herself—since the rules of the game are clear, she won't hold back. Isn't it just about increasing favorability without changing the main storyline?
Haha, she can do that too!
Zhou was furious after being put on like this, her face turning green with anger. "Sister Jiang, you're so magnanimous, could it be that you have some kind of ailment? I know a renowned gynecologist, why don't you come and take a look at me?"
Jiang Yinjin smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, sister, but I've only been married for less than a month, so it's hard to tell if I can have children yet. But you, sister..."
Then, in a knowing tone, she said, "No wonder you know a gynecological expert, it seems you've already started seeing him."
Shen Mianmian gave a thumbs up in her heart—she had to admit that she really liked the female lead as long as she wasn't targeting her; she just loved watching women fight.
“You…” Zhou blushed at the retort, “I’ve only been married for half a year!”
Jiang Yinjin nodded, "Yes, my sister also thinks that getting pregnant six months after marriage is too early, so she wants to wait a little longer. But Mother is eager for a grandson, so I'm letting Shen get pregnant first. Filial piety is the most important thing in the world. As long as Mother is happy, I, as her daughter-in-law, will be happy too."
As he spoke, he looked at Madam Ding with a smile, trying to win her favor.
This delighted Mrs. Ding. At this moment, her daughter-in-law was as considerate as her own daughter.
Lady Ding even wondered if the Marquis hadn't been injured, and if she had given birth to two more daughters, would they have been just as considerate?
Thinking of this, Ding still felt a pang of pain in her heart.
Lady Xuanping looked at her daughter-in-law with envy and a hint of disapproval.
Beneath the brocade sleeves, Zhou's fists were clenched tightly.
Jiang Yinjin—not enough! Still not enough! She wants to continue making the Marquis of Anning's mansion offend people! She wants the Marquis of Anning's mansion to be attacked by all sides!
Thinking of this, a cold glint flashed in Jiang Yinjin's eyes. "Sister Zhou, I think Young Master Huo also seems to like our Aunt Chen very much. Why don't you arrange for Young Master Huo to take a beautiful concubine as well?"
Everyone was shocked—what was Jiang Yinjin saying? Wasn't she supposed to be measured in her actions? Why was she saying such provocative and offensive things?
Feng and Zhou's faces turned green.
Looking at Huo Rang again, he was directly exposed, and his face turned bright red.
Shen Mianmian wanted to refute, but she knew that if she didn't speak up, it would be a mistake, and if she did, it would be making a mistake on top of a mistake.
Fortunately, Jiang Yinjin stopped there and laughed, "Sister Zhou, I was just joking with you, why did you take it seriously?"
"..." Zhou gritted her teeth in hatred, wishing she could tear Jiang Yinjin's mouth apart.
Ding couldn't help but speak up, "Yinjin, some jokes shouldn't be made carelessly."
Jiang Yinjin showed no remorse and replied respectfully, "Yes, Mother, your daughter-in-law remembers."
Madam Feng had been forced to visit the Marquis of Anning's residence by her own master, and she was unwilling to do so. She arrived only to be filled with resentment, which only worsened her mood.
He then began, “Madam Bai, I originally brought the children here to join in the festivities, but unfortunately, Madam Shen is feeling unwell today. So we won’t bother you any longer; there’s plenty of time for us to meet another day. You should quickly call a doctor to examine her pulse. If it is indeed a joyous occasion, please prepare some medicine for Madam Shen. The child looks rather thin.”
Ding was forced to entertain the people from the Xuanping Marquis's residence, and she was originally unwilling. However, seeing that they were about to leave, and because she was genuinely concerned about Shen's condition, she went along with it and said, "Alas, it's just bad luck. Shen is usually in good health and can run and jump around. Who knew she would feel dizzy today? I will definitely invite Madam Huo to have another gathering another day."
“No problem, we’ll have plenty of opportunities to get together in the future.” Madam Feng stood up, and no matter how unwilling she was in her heart, she acted as warmly as if they were sisters.
Ding also got up to see off the people from the Xuanping Marquis's residence, and didn't forget to turn back and say, "Shen, you don't need to see us off, you should go back and rest. Li Mama, take Shen back and then call the doctor."
"Yes, Madam." Granny Li dared not delay and personally helped Chen Mianmian walk towards Mingyue Courtyard.
There was nothing Shen Mianmian could do—she still had to maintain the persona of a concubine and couldn't say much.
The backyard is not a stage for unruly behavior. Unless your own parents can appreciate your quirky and mischievous nature, you should stay quiet and keep to yourself.
And so, the gathering, which had been put together by a group of people, came to an end.
On the way back to Mingyue Courtyard, Granny Li sent a maid to fetch a doctor, showing her great anxiety and hoping that Aunt Shen would get pregnant soon.
Not long after Chen Mianmian returned to Mingyue Courtyard, the doctor arrived and took her pulse.
The result, of course, was that she did not get pregnant.
Granny Li was disappointed, but she didn't show it. She even asked the doctor to prepare some tonic medicine for Consort Shen, and instructed Hanrong and the servants of Mingyue Courtyard to take good care of Consort Shen and make sure she took the medicine on time before leaving.
...
After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
After seeing off the people from the Marquis of Xuanping's residence, Bai Qingzhou hurriedly returned.
Upon entering the room, he saw Chen Mianmian writing scriptures and quickly closed the door. "Mianmian, are you alright? What happened just now?"
Chenmian finished writing a single character and put down her pen.
She got up, pulled Bai Qingzhou to sit down on the soft couch, and carefully recounted what had just happened.
Upon hearing this, Bai Qingzhou flew into a rage, "Jiang Yinjin! It must be Jiang Yinjin!"
After all, there are only a few people in the Anning Marquis's mansion, and the madam certainly wouldn't let her son be cuckolded, so only Jiang Yinjin is left.
Shen Mianmian nodded, "It's her. She harbors resentment towards us. This time, when the Marquis of Xuanping's residence came to visit, she deliberately led me to meet a man outside the family, all for revenge."
She could only reveal half of Jiang Yinjin's scheme.
You can't just tell Bai Qingzhou that this is a novel and that Jiang Yinjin is a reborn heroine who has come back for revenge, can you?
If she speaks up, will Bai Qingzhou just let it go? He'll definitely take other actions, and then the story will deviate from the main plot.
She didn't know if she would be able to travel out of the story after the main plot ended; but she knew that if she deviated from the main plot, she definitely wouldn't be able to travel out.
Therefore, the main storyline of the female protagonist should be selectively retained, and her romantic storyline should be strengthened while her domestic power struggles should be weakened!
Once the female lead and the male lead, the regent, achieve their happy ending, whether they can leave the book will be pretty much decided.
Whether the female lead later turns back to take revenge on the Marquis of Anning's mansion is not important.
Bai Qingzhou suddenly stood up. "I'm going to tell my mother about this."
Shen Mianmian grabbed Bai Qingzhou's hand, her beautiful eyes filled with seriousness. "And then? Tell Madam that I saw a man outside in the garden? That I ran into Huo Rang? What do you think Madam will think?"
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