Zheng Hong's expression turned serious. He stepped forward, greeted the two elders of the Jiang family, and bowed to Jiang Liu, saying, "Madam Tang."
Jiang Liu shook her head and corrected, "County Commandant Zheng, there is no Madam Tang here, only Miss Jiang."
“Miss Jiang.” Zheng Hong didn’t know much about Tang Yi’s private affairs, but he had heard a thing or two about their separation, and he was quite surprised at the time.
Upon realizing the seriousness of the situation, and looking at his wife and children, Mr. Jiang thought, "As long as we're alive, we can always rebuild." This time, he took the initiative and said:
"The only option now is to leave Huaiyuan."
However, Qiu Dafu shook his head this time, "I'm afraid it won't work."
Zheng Hong asked, puzzled, "Why, Brother Qiu? Didn't you just say you were going to leave Huaiyuan?"
Qiu Dafu replied, "I didn't think things through just now. If I'm not mistaken, the city gates have already been sealed off."
Just as he said, the city gates had been taken over by bandits by midnight.
On the other hand, Bai Yang and Qiu Yan were completely unaware of Huai Yuan's situation.
She is busy ordering a batch of copper pots from craftsmen in preparation for starting a hot pot business.
To begin, we should, of course, test the waters for a period of time. This way, we can know at any time how much Xingyue diners like hot pot and make adjustments to any shortcomings.
During the trial sale, Tang Yi came every day to listen to Song Jiao's music.
He has now come to terms with it. Even though his wives and concubines have all betrayed him, he should live each day as it comes and not make himself miserable.
Now that's good, no one is jealous of him anymore, and he's happy to have some peace and quiet.
After Qiu Yan finished her work, she sat down at the counter to rest for a while when she saw Madam Ding coming to find her, supported by her maid.
"Miss Qiu, it's good that you're here. May I trouble you for a moment?"
Qiu Yan smiled faintly: "Mrs. Ding, there's no need to be so polite. May I ask what brings you here?"
“My sister-in-law is pregnant and her body is too weak. She also caught a cold and was afraid that taking medicine would harm the fetus. She was reluctant to see a doctor and wouldn’t let a male doctor see her.”
I want her to help me get medical treatment.
Qiu Yan is still renting the Zhang family's courtyard, so if Madam Zhang is ill, she will naturally help her.
Qiu Yan went to the Zhang residence under the guidance of Madam Ding.
This was Qiu Yan's first time visiting the Zhang family compound since she started dealing with Zhang Yuanwai.
The Zhang family mansion was filled with beautiful women, especially young girls. They laughed and played on the swings in the back garden.
There were twelve girls in total, all of whom were daughters of Master Zhang.
It's easy to imagine how much Master Zhang wanted a son of his own.
Inside the room, Madam Zhang lay weakly on the bed, her face deathly pale, devoid of any color.
"Sister-in-law, I've brought Miss Qiu to see you."
Madam Zhang was in her thirties and was the second wife of Master Zhang.
Seeing Qiu Yan arrive, she sat up sideways. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, she pondered her innermost desire and murmured:
“Miss Qiu…I…”
Seeing that she was hesitant, Qiu Yan said, "Madam Zhang, please feel free to speak your mind!"
"I would like to ask for a bowl of 'pregnancy soup'."
Madam Ding's expression changed drastically. "Sister-in-law, that's not what you just said."
Mrs. Zhang thought about her five daughters and said, "After much consideration, I know this child cannot be kept." If she told the truth, her sister-in-law would certainly not have invited Qiu Yan over for her.
Qiu Yan thought of the twins from the Li family... Even if she could help them, she wouldn't.
She glanced again at Madam Zhang's pregnant belly; it was at least five months along. This mother, she thought, was truly heartless.
"Madam Zhang, now that the child has arrived, it must be fate."
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