Chapter 477 Situation (Part 1)

The lady nodded approvingly.

Although there are differences in closeness and distance, it should not be too obvious.

"It's good that you know what's going on." The lady smiled and sat down on the big kang by the window.

Xu Sizhen and Xu Siqi ran over and said, "Grandma, Grandma," bowing and performing greetings.

The lady looked at the two children and laughed, then took the crying Jiange'er from Gu Mama's arms and said, "What happened? Who bullied our Jiange'er? Tell grandma, and I hope you will teach them a lesson." She added, "Our Jiange'er looks neater now that he is wearing his little clothes." As she spoke, she kissed Jiange'er on the cheek.

Jiang'er stared at the lady with his big eyes, which were as clear as black gemstones after being washed by tears.

The lady looked at him with great delight and kissed him on the cheek. Then she asked Xu Sizhen and Xu Siyi, "Why are you here to bother your mother again?"

Xu Sizhen said hurriedly: "Mother said that she is well now. We can have lunch here every day from now on!"

The lady looked at Eleventh Lady.

Eleventh Lady smiled and said, "It's just lunch. There are maids and old women serving us. You don't have to worry."

The lady saw that while she was talking to Shiyi Niang, Xu Sizhen and Xu Siyi had already reached out to hold Jin Ge'er's hand, and they shook their heads gently with a smile: "You are just too used to them!"

Eleventh Lady laughed and said, "Can you blame the adults for not getting used to the children? Besides, Brother Zhe and Brother Wei are so well behaved. Even if I want to get used to them, I'm afraid I won't be able to get used to them."

As they were talking, several aunts came over.

Seeing the presence of the lady, Madam Wen became a little reserved, Qiao Lianfang was graceful and generous, and Yang was very respectful.

"I know that Madam has moved back to the main house, so I came to see her," Concubine Wen said nothing, contrary to her usual behavior. Qiao Lianfang stood there, rather reserved. Seeing the cold situation, Yang smiled and stepped forward and said, "Madam, if you have anything to say, just tell me directly."

"It's nothing!" said Eleventh Lady. "The floor heater in the main house has been burning, and Xiulian and others have helped to clean up the dust in the house." As she spoke, she served tea. "If there is anything, I will definitely ask a few concubines to help."

When the three men saw him, they knelt in greeting and then retreated in a hurry.

The lady looked at Yang's back, seeming to want to say something but stopping herself.

Yang Shi has not yet served the emperor in the bedchamber. I believe many people in the mansion know this, not to mention the lady-in-waiting. When Eleventh Lady was pregnant, she was not in good condition. Xu Lingyi was very sympathetic and took care of her in her room. Later, when she gave birth, she first encountered a difficult labor, and then the child was a little uncomfortable. Now she has a hemorrhage and needs to be recuperated for three to five years. According to the standards of a virtuous wife, she should arrange for a concubine to serve her in the bedchamber, and when it is her turn to sleep in her own room, she should be served by a maid. Now Xu Lingyi is bored in his own room...

She played dumb.

"Mother, have you eaten yet? If not, why not eat with us?" Eleventh Lady smiled and pulled Xu Sizhen, then put her arm around Xu Sizhen's shoulders, "We haven't had lunch yet either!"

The lady smiled and said, "Well, let your kitchen make me some bamboo shoots and duck soup!"

This is the lady's favorite dish.

Eleventh Lady responded with a smile and told Zhu Xiang to serve the meal.

Xu Sizhen and Xu Siyi came over, one clamoring for "Longjing Shrimp" and the other clamoring for "Gaigui Pastry". The lady was amused and said to the ignorant brother, "Look at your fifth brother, he only knows pastry and braised pork buns."

Everyone in the family knew that Xu Siqi liked to eat meat buns. He lowered his head somewhat embarrassedly.

Eleventh Lady smiled and touched his head, whispering in his ear, "I also like to eat braised pork buns."

Xu Siqi looked up, his face flushed but his eyes sparkling.

Two days later, Eleventh Lady went to the residence of Earl Zhongqin to add another box to Sister Xian'er.

Mrs. Gan came out with a smile on her face.

"You are not in good health, yet you came in person. I really don't know what to say..."

Eleventh Lady said politely, "Sister Xian is getting married, I want to come and see her no matter what."

As they talked, they entered the living room of the main house.

There were two unfamiliar women sitting in the hall, both of them were about eighteen or nineteen years old. One of them was dressed gorgeously but had a plain look, while the other was dressed simply but had a bright look. The two sat side by side on the armchair, and although they were talking, the atmosphere in the room seemed a little cold.

Eleventh Lady couldn't help but feel secretly surprised.

Mrs. Gan introduced them to her with a smile: "These two are the aunts-in-law of our seventh aunt." She pointed to the ordinary-looking one and said, "This one is Liang San Madam Yang." She pointed to the other one and said, "This one is Liang Er Madam Huang." As they spoke, their eyes fell on Eleventh Lady at the same time.

Eleventh Lady has lost a lot of weight, so today she has specially combed her hair into a fallen horse bun, and wore a small lake-colored jacket with a grass-green wide brim, and a twelve-piece Xiang skirt with grass-green embroidery of lake-colored plum blossoms. Even in the middle of winter, she looks quite graceful in this outfit. She also wore a garnet bracelet with seven or eight circles on her wrist, which made her look elegant and charming.

There was a hint of envy in Yang's eyes, while there was a hint of suspicion in Huang's eyes.

Madam Gan introduced Eleventh Lady: "This is Mrs. Luo, the wife of Marquis Yongping. She just gave birth to a son two days ago, and she came to add a box to our Sister Xian just after the month-long period." There was a hint of pride in her tone.

Eleventh Lady greeted the two of them with a smile.

There was a glimmer of jealousy in Yang's eyes, while Huang straightened her back, raised her face slightly, and looked very proud.

Eleventh Lady glanced at Yang, a sly look flashing through her eyes. She smiled and greeted Huang: "I didn't expect to meet Mr. Huang's daughter here."

Huang was slightly surprised.

Eleventh Lady said, "My mother's family is in Yuhang. When my grandmother celebrated her birthday, my brother went to congratulate her on my father's orders."

Huang listened, and her expression became somewhat cordial: "So the lady is from Yuhang. I was with my father at that time."

"This is fate." Eleventh Lady said with a smile, "We didn't know each other at that time, but we bumped into each other in Yanjing."

Huang's smile turned intimate.

"We are all old acquaintances. Come sit down and talk. Come sit down and talk." Mrs. Gan listened and warmly invited them to sit down.

Eleventh Lady asked Lan Ting: "Why didn't I see her?"

"She was just about to talk to her elder brother!" Mrs. Gan smiled and asked the maid to bring up some tea and snacks.

Eleventh Lady talked to Huang about things in the south of the Yangtze River and left Yang aside. Yang's face looked a little gloomy.

Huang looked very happy when she saw it, and she talked to Shiyi Niang even more excitedly.

Yang's face became more and more ugly.

After all, they are guests. If Yang gets upset, the Gan family will suffer.

The thought flashed through her mind, and just as Shiyi Niang was about to say something to Yang, Lanting walked in.

She wore a red silk jacket, had her hair combed into a round shape, and wore red gold earrings and hairpins. Her face was tied up tightly, making her look a little serious.

Seeing Shiyi Niang's presence, she smiled and became as cheerful as before.

"Eleventh Lady, why are you here?" Lan Ting hurried forward and took her hand. "I heard that Doctor Liu is visiting you for follow-up examinations every five days. Are you feeling better?"

"I'm getting better gradually." Eleventh Lady didn't want to say more and responded briefly.

Lan Ting nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

Shi Niang proposed to meet Madam Gan.

Mrs. Gan was not surprised - everyone knew that Mrs. Gan and Shiyi Niang were in business together and made a lot of money.

Lan Ting hurriedly said, "I was picked up by my elder brother to talk as soon as I came back, and I haven't paid my respects to my mother yet." Then he said, "Let's go and take a look together!"

Madam Gan seemed a little unhappy, but she still sent a maid to take them to Madam Gan's place.

On the way, Shiyi Niang asked Lanting: "I heard from your sister-in-law that your elder brother took you away. Is it because of Zhouquan's matter?"

Perhaps in front of a trustworthy friend, Lan Ting's face fell, "... and he said he couldn't even help with such a small matter. How is he going to explain to the Gong family? I advised him not to do business with the Gong family - the Gong family is a wealthy family, and even if they give up a ship in Xun, it would not be a big deal. But my family is really working hard. If something happens, it will be too late to regret. But my eldest brother won't listen to a word of this. I have no choice. It's really annoying." He added, "You can see it too. Although we are only the third aunt and sister-in-law, we have our own fights and thoughts. If I ask for help from others for my mother's family, they will probably know it immediately. How can I stand up straight when they find out?"

Before Shiyi Niang could answer, they were already at the gate of Madam Gan's courtyard.

The two of them dropped the topic and followed the maid into the house.

Mrs. Gan was very happy to see them. She smiled and took Shi Niang's hand: "These days, I heard people say that you had a difficult delivery, and then I heard people say that you had a hemorrhage. I was confused. I sent people to ask, but they couldn't find out the reason. I was worried every day. What is going on?"

Eleventh Lady smiled and briefly explained the situation: "...It's nothing, just a false alarm.

Knowing that everything was fine, Mrs. Gan showed a relieved and responsible expression and asked about Lanting rice.

"I'm fine too!" Lan Ting said with a faint expression. He answered a few words and was about to stand up and say goodbye.

Eleventh Lady was worried about Jiang'er and was ready to go back home. She said a few words, "I'll come to see you next time," and left the lady's yard with Lan Ting.

The weather was clear that day, and the sunlight shone brightly on people's faces, but not glaring, and only felt warm.

Lan Ting's steps were somewhat slow, and she said softly, "Yesterday I received a letter from my third sister's personal maid, saying that my third sister is pregnant."

It’s a good thing to be pregnant as soon as you enter the door!

Why is Lanting's expression so strange?

Just as she was thinking about it, she heard Lan Ting say in a low voice: "As a result, the concubine made her miscarry." "Ah!" Eleventh Lady couldn't help but stop.

Lanting also stopped.

She looked at Shiyi Niang and smiled bitterly: "I don't expect my eldest brother to argue with the Jiang family. I just want him to write a letter to reprimand them. Who knows..." Lan Ting turned her head away, tears already glistening in the corners of her eyes.

So that's why you chose to go back to your parents' home today to pick up some boxes for Sister Xian, right?