The group chatted as they went to the hall for breakfast, while Ji Qingyu and Qin Ange lagged behind, constantly muttering to themselves.
Ling Feng glanced back every now and then, and each time he saw that their faces were full of expressions, and he wondered what they were plotting.
Night falls at the Spring Water Pavilion.
Lin Xi sat in front of the dressing table, looking at her face with some anxiety.
"Wenzhu, you said you used to serve in wealthy families. Do the pregnant husbands there still frequently serve their wives after the first trimester?"
He seemed somewhat worried. Several colors of lip rouge were laid out on the table, and he held each one to his lips to compare them.
He hadn't served Su Qinghe for three months. In the past, she would come to his place to rest every few days, but she would just hold him and rest. Tonight, she would most likely do *that*, and now he was a little nervous.
Touching her already protruding belly, Lin Xi became even more nervous.
Although the wife is a bit outrageous in bed, she should still know her limits... As for myself, I'm heavier than before, and I have some unsightly stretch marks on my stomach. I wonder if she'll find me repulsive...
Seeing Lin Xi's absent-mindedness, Wen Zhu's eyes flickered.
“My lord, I have only ever served one household before, and at that time I was working in the courtyard of a young lady who was pregnant.”
"The head of that family is nearing middle age, but he has seventeen or eighteen concubines, and three or four of them are pregnant. I don't know about the situation in the other courtyards, but the concubines I serve come to the courtyard quite often."
Seeing that Lin Xi was listening attentively, he slowly revealed a hesitant expression.
"What's wrong? Doesn't that young master want to serve his wife?" Lin Xi asked when he didn't say anything more.
Wenzhu shook her head and then nodded.
"It's not because of that. As a young master, I'd love for my wife to spend the night with me, even if she's pregnant, it's the same... it's just..."
At this point, Wenzhu's face showed a frightened expression.
"One day, the head of that family got drunk and lost control of himself while holding Xiao Jun."
"I was outside and heard him screaming terribly. I was worried, so I mustered up my courage and dragged a few servants with me and rushed in. We saw the head of the household on top of Xiao Jun... There was already a large pool of blood on the bed..."
"!" Lin Xi exclaimed in surprise, seemingly startled, and quickly covered her mouth with her hand.
Wenzhu looked annoyed and quickly raised her hand to slap her mouth.
"Oh dear! It's all my fault. Why did I have to tell you all this? My lord, please don't worry, and take care of the baby in your belly."
He rushed over in a panic to pour Lin Xi a cup of tea, and only after Lin Xi took it did he gently pat his back to comfort him.
"That was an accident, so please don't think about it anymore. Most husbands and wives in the world are like that. Which man has served his wife after she was three months pregnant and they all got away with it? The kind I just described is rare!"
He stood behind Lin Xi, offering words of comfort, but a triumphant smile played on his lips.
"It was because I witnessed such a thing that the head of that family felt ashamed, and Xiao Jun also became despondent. Everyone who saw that scene was sold back into the manor."
"But I'm lucky to have been bought by such a kind-hearted person as Patriarch Su, and to be able to serve such a kind-hearted gentleman as you."
Seemingly afraid that Lin Xi would realize what had happened later, Wen Zhu quickly said a few more kind words.
“I know that all men in the world are like this, but now…”
Lin Xi gripped the cup tightly; the fear from the barely perceptible bloody incident lingered in her heart for a long time.
He couldn't help but feel resistant to what was going to happen tonight.
"My lord, how about I make you a bowl of porridge? It won't be good if you're hungry and weak at night."
Seeing that Lin Xi still looked worried, Wen Zhu added fuel to the fire.
"No need!" Lin Xi quickly stopped him.
"I'm really tired. Go and light some calming incense. When my wife comes later, just tell her I've already gone to sleep."
Wenzhu curled her lips, but still pretended to persuade her.
“This is not good, young master. Although the head of the family has a good temper, you can’t keep doing this for the next few months.”
"It's all my fault today. I shouldn't have said those things to you, but the master didn't drink, did he? Don't be afraid. You'll get through this sooner or later. It's better to get used to it sooner."
Seeing that Lin Xi didn't speak, Wen Zhu lifted her foot and walked out.
"No matter what you decide later, it's best to have some porridge just in case."
He took a few steps into the small kitchen next door and started making porridge according to Lin Xi's usual taste.
Finally, he looked around and pulled out a package from some corner, sprinkling it inside.
Watching the white powder slowly dissolve into the porridge, he slowly stirred it with a spoon before finally ladling out a small bowl.
"My lord, at least have a couple of sips."
Looking at the small bowl on the table, Lin Xi hesitated for a moment before picking up a spoon and taking small bites. Wen Zhu had already lit the calming incense as instructed.
"I really can't eat anymore, let's take this away."
Looking at the half-bowl of porridge left, Lin Xi smiled apologetically at Wen Zhu, then got up and went to the side to wash up.
As drowsiness overcame him, he quickly changed into his nightgown and went to bed.
Wenzhu stayed in the inner room for a while, and after confirming that Lin Xi was fast asleep, she laboriously moved him off the bed.
Back inside, Wenzhu wiped the fine sweat from her forehead and turned to go behind the screen.
There was a bathtub prepared for Lin Xi, but because she was pregnant and couldn't take a bath, he just rinsed her with a water ladle. The tub was still steaming hot.
Wenzhu quickly took off her clothes and took a shower. When she came out, she was wearing a nightgown that Lin Xi had never worn under the servant's clothes.
Excitedly touching the smooth, soft fabric of her body, Wenzhu's eyes flashed with a determined glint. She quickly slipped on a clean servant's robe and left the inner room.
He first carefully applied his makeup in front of Lin Xi's dressing table. After everything was done, he touched his face with satisfaction and gave himself a charming smile in the mirror.
He took one last look at the box full of hairpins and jewelry, but ultimately resisted the urge to wear them. He just touched them wistfully before putting them back in their place.
No rush, he'll have these soon!
Thinking about her future life as a wealthy young man, Wenzhu couldn't contain her excitement.
He tidied his appearance in front of the mirror, put the dressing table back to its original state, and then leisurely left the room and stood at the doorway.
Before long, he spotted Su Qinghe in the distance. He paid even more attention to his expression, looking completely obedient.
As Wenzhu watched Su Qinghe walk step by step toward Chunshui Pavilion, her heart pounded, and she nervously clenched the handkerchief in her hand.
"Master Wife!"
Just as he was filled with anticipation, he saw Su Qinghe suddenly turn a corner.
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