"This thing is a little cold. I can't eat it anymore."
It is enough to use this as an excuse to signal to the other party.
This time, Concubine Xiao did not insist as before. On the contrary, she considerately asked the little maid serving beside her to hand a bowl of warm water to Wen Zhu so that she could wash her hands in time. This thoughtful attention to detail made people feel the meticulous care.
Soon after, Concubine Xiao slowly stood up, took out a small and exquisite jewelry box and walked towards this side.
"You're so beautiful and charming, and you're in the prime of your life. It's the perfect time to dress up. How can you attract more attention from others, especially men, if you always dress too simply?"
As she spoke, she had already opened her jewelry box and selected several pieces of jewelry, carefully displaying them in front of Wen Zhu. After repeated comparisons, she finally selected four pieces that she thought were perfect for her. "These accessories look particularly suitable and beautiful on you. I'll give them to you now."
After hearing this, Wen Zhu immediately felt a little uneasy.
"Respected Lady Concubine Xiao, I came here today simply to express my gratitude to you. It is really inconvenient for me to accept such a precious gift. I hope you can understand."
Having said that, she also knew that it was difficult to refuse in the face of such a Fu Qing.
"Just accept it without worry! You know, in my mind, not everyone can be treated this kind of way! Even if someone specifically begs me, I may not necessarily give them such an opportunity!"
As she spoke, Concubine Xiao put all the selected accessories on Wen Zhu one by one.
The first is a hairpin inlaid with gold, silver and jade, carefully carved to look like a real butterfly; the next is a pair of extremely exquisite earrings made of pure gold and green turquoise; the third is a necklace made of emerald green and translucent agate beads like new leaves in spring; and the last is a light and transparent court-style headdress that looks like layers stacked together to form a flower.
"Thank you for your kindness..."
Just as Wen Zhu was about to bow to express his deep gratitude, he suddenly felt a soft hand holding his shoulder, stopping him. "Don't be so hasty to bow. I completely understand that you still miss the deceased Song family and hope to continue to maintain a low-key and simple mourning for them. Therefore, when choosing a gift, I deliberately avoided those with overly dazzling colors. For example, this necklace will pair well with your existing peach blossom pendant. If you really don't want to accept my small gift, does it mean that you look down on me as a person?"
Having said that, Concubine Xiao took a few steps back to better observe Wen Zhu after she put on the new jewelry. She saw that the latter instantly exuded a different glow than before, which made the former smile with satisfaction.
"That's better. It's worthy of your pretty face."
Concubine Xiao smiled slightly, her tone filled with sincerity and encouragement.
Although he was full of doubts and confusion, Wen Zhu had to pretend to be calm and thank Concubine Xiao and accepted this unexpected fortune.
Could it be that this prominent concubine really has such good intentions towards herself?
This question lingered in her mind, making her feel a little confused, but also a hint of warmth rising quietly.
At this moment, a maid came hurriedly, stopped outside the door, bowed respectfully, and then carefully announced: "The Princess of the County wants to invite Concubine Xiao to come to the garden as soon as possible."
Hearing the maid's words, Concubine Xiao nodded in agreement.
Then, she turned to Wen Zhu, still with a gentle smile on her face: "Today, some noble ladies came to the palace, all of them young and beautiful women. The princess plans to let them meet our prince, and also give you the opportunity to meet those distinguished guests."
Naturally, the "prince" she was talking about was Yu Mubai, the current heir to the palace.
After hearing this, Wen Zhu keenly realized that this was a suitable time to say goodbye and leave, so he took the opportunity to express his request.
"In that case, I'll take my leave first."
However, before she could even move her toes, Concubine Xiao reached out and gently grabbed her wrist. "Wait, Wen Zhu, it's already July. Calculating the time, your baby should be due soon, right? You must take extra care of yourself during this time, especially remembering to eat small, frequent meals. This will prevent the fetus from growing too large and increasing the risk of childbirth."
Hearing this, Wen Zhu responded with emotion: "I see. Thank you for your careful care. Concubine is really considerate!"
Concubine Xiao then gave further instructions, "Besides that, you must also prepare an experienced midwife in advance. Finding a highly skilled and reputable midwife can greatly help alleviate the pain of childbirth. After all, at this critical moment, your safety and the safety of your unborn child all depend on their ability and expertise."
Wen Zhu nodded gratefully and replied, "Madame Mei has already started arranging this matter, please rest assured."
After hearing Wen Zhu's answer, Concubine Xiao seemed to be more relieved, and her tone became softer. "When you are actually due to give birth, I will definitely ask the Princess of the County to coordinate and try my best to get Doctor Qin to come and assist with the delivery. He is not only an excellent doctor but also a reliable person. At this critical moment, I believe he can provide the best care and support."
Facing Concubine Xiao's meticulous care and help, Wen Zhu was so moved that she almost cried, her heart filled with immense gratitude: "To receive such love and care from Concubine Xiao, I really don't know how to repay her."
Looking at the sincere girl before her, Concubine Xiao couldn't help but sigh and whispered, "Don't always call yourself 'slave' in the future. There is an indissoluble bond between us two. I am willing to take good care of you..."
Just as the two were talking, the door was suddenly pushed open and two ladies with elegant dress and graceful posture walked into the room.
They both took a few steps forward and bowed in unison, their voices sweet and respectful: "Greetings, Concubine Xiao!"
"Why are you here instead of playing at the party?"
She asked with a little confusion. It turned out that this road led to the outside of the mansion.
One of the women, with an oval face, smiled slightly and explained, "We were just strolling around the garden. We weren't very familiar with the route, so we accidentally ended up here. I didn't expect to run into you here. It's truly fate."
"Is that so? Have you found the way back?"
Concubine Xiao asked gently with a smile on her face.
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