she asked, her voice pleading.
"She was a maidservant who came with the Princess of the County when she got married. It happened that the Princess of the County was in poor health after giving birth to her cousin, and she lost the ability to get pregnant again. To ensure the continuation of the family line and to maintain the family's status, the Princess of the County promoted her close and caring maidservant to the status of a concubine. Surprisingly, not long after, this maidservant gave birth to the only son in the mansion, who is also the only heir. From then on, she was officially canonized as a concubine."
Aunt Mei slowly recounted the past events, her words full of emotion.
"As time passed, the Prince became absorbed in his spiritual practice and gradually stopped caring about daily affairs. Therefore, all matters within the palace were handed over to the Princess and Concubine Xiao. They worked together to not only take care of the family but also raise the children, and they got along very harmoniously. Our interactions with the Prince's Palace were also very frequent and close, so naturally, we maintained a good and long-lasting relationship."
Aunt Mei added, her words revealing a hint of warmth and kindness.
After listening to this story, Wen Zhu fell into deep thought, and seemed to have a new understanding of certain things.
Noticing the girl beside her with her head down and silent, Aunt Mei couldn't help but become interested. "What's wrong? Is there something that's bothering you?"
Aunt Mei asked with concern.
Looking at the old man's kind face, Wen Zhu smiled gently and said, "It's nothing serious. I just feel that Concubine Xiao treats me too well. I always feel uneasy and worried that I am not doing well enough."
Madam Mei hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "That's just the way people in high positions are. They're often incredibly generous and lavish with rewards to those they love, but they're reluctant to even say a word to those they dislike. Since you've become a superior person, why should you be so cautious and reserved? You should just do what you want."
Seeing Wen Zhu still frowning, Aunt Mei smiled and joked, "If I were a noble lady, I would find ways to make you look like a fairy when I saw a beautiful and gentle girl like you. Your beauty is already outstanding, and with some makeup, you will definitely be even more radiant."
"Stop teasing me, Mammy."
Wen Zhu was a little shy, and her face flushed slightly, so she changed the subject, "Let's talk about something else, don't always talk about me."
Nanny Mei then told her that at the banquet, Aunt Liu arranged for a little maid to sprinkle snake-attracting powder into Wen Zhu's hair while she wasn't paying attention.
She was wondering at the time why Aunt Liu did this. Was it to cause trouble for her?
This practice is really terrible.
Aunt Liu felt that there were too many people at the banquet, and even if she found out that the trouble was caused by the snake-attracting powder on Wen Zhu's head, it would be difficult to find the mastermind behind it.
She thought that this would embarrass Wen Zhu in front of everyone and shift the blame onto others. Her intentions were truly sinister.
But what she didn't expect was that her brother didn't keep the secret well.
The little maid was also forced to tell the truth, and her cleverness backfired.
Nanny Mei has already dealt with the little maid.
Nanny Mei has always been experienced in dealing with such matters and never lets Wen Zhu worry about them.
When she met the Duke's wife, Nanny Mei told her about the jewelry that Concubine Xiao had given to Wen Zhu.
The Duke's wife frowned, obviously very concerned about this.
The Duke's wife thought for a moment and asked, "What do you think?"
Although her voice was calm, it revealed a hint of uneasiness.
Aunt Mei hesitated for a moment before answering, "At first I didn't think anything was unusual, but recently I've noticed something—I feel like Wen Zhu bears some resemblance to my cousin. Not only in appearance, but also in manners and speech. This is really concerning."
"Hey, you noticed this too?"
The Duke's wife sighed and said.
Her eyes showed both helplessness and relief. "I've been keeping an eye on this, but I didn't expect you to see it so quickly."
"That's true. No wonder the Princess of the County and Concubine Xiao care about her so much. They may have noticed this, which is why they treat Wen Zhu so well."
Aunt Mei lowered her head, her tone filled with a hint of respect.
"Originally, they might have only somewhat resembled each other, but after being around Huai Jin for over six months, her demeanor has indeed become closer to that cousin's. Now, they're probably about three or four points similar."
The Duke's wife whispered softly, as if afraid of being heard.
"In my opinion, this is not a bad thing for you. Having such a caring and considerate person by your side will also make you feel at ease, right?"
Nanny Mei put forward her own views, hoping to appease the Duke's wife's concerns.
"I'm just worried that other people won't be able to catch Huai Jin's eye. But when I think about it, this is the best way. Don't I also feel sorry for my son? It's also good to have Wen Zhu around."
As the Duke's wife spoke, she took a sip of tea. The fragrance of the tea slowly spread in her mouth, making her caring words even softer and warmer.
As the months went by, Wen Zhu's body gradually became rounder, but she still maintained a good complexion, without a trace of fatigue on her face, and her skin was still so fair and translucent, as if these few months not only did not bring her any pressure, but made her look more energetic.
Now, whenever it gets dark, no matter how busy he is outside or how many things he has to do, Fu Yu will finish the things at hand as soon as possible, and then rush back home to accompany Wen Zhu. His persistence and love are touching.
After dinner, the two often choose to take a walk in the back garden.
Walking on the tree-lined path, the air is fresh and pleasant, and the fragrance of flowers is everywhere, which is refreshing.
When I get tired of walking, I will choose a pavilion to sit down and rest for a while.
At this moment, they are sitting in the pavilion in the middle of the lake, enjoying the rare leisure time.
Fu Yu gently placed his strong and powerful palms on Wen Zhu's slightly bulging belly, and suddenly felt a slight but obvious touch from his abdomen.
“Is this our kid kicking me in there?”
Feeling this movement, Fu Yu, who was always calm and reserved, asked with some surprise.
Wen Zhu looked at the man in front of him, who was full of curiosity, and responded gently, "Well, he has done this before. Are you too nervous?"
Seeing that her husband still seemed confused, she continued to explain: "Maybe it's because the baby has grown a lot in the past few months, so his strength has also increased."
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