"Don't worry. As long as you pray sincerely, the Bodhisattva will surely grant our most precious little life a safe environment to grow up in."
She comforted Wen Zhu.
"Well, I will prepare more copies of the classic scriptures to bring good luck and blessings to our young master."
Wen Zhu replied with a gentle smile.
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."
After hearing this, Fu Yu, who had been keeping his gestures motionless, couldn't help but ask, "Then... will he hurt you?"
His tone was full of concern when he spoke.
Feeling this gentleness and consideration, Wen Zhu shook his head and smiled: "It's okay, it doesn't feel very painful, but I am occasionally disturbed by his movements."
Although she said this, her eyes clearly revealed the joy of a mother who was about to welcome a new life.
Hearing this, Fu Yu, who was originally half-kneeling on the ground watching the reaction of the new life in his wife's belly, immediately stood up and stretched out his arms to hug the woman in front of him who gave him the greatest comfort and support.
"Thank you for your hard work."
He spoke softly.
Wen Zhu looked up at the man who always gave her great courage and strength without her noticing, and a happy smile appeared on her face. "I don't feel it's hard. On the contrary, I feel very lucky to be able to spend this wonderful time with you."
As she spoke, her tone was full of longing and expectation for future life.
At this time, a cool and pleasant night breeze blew slowly from afar, passing through the lush grass and trees around the pavilion, bringing the unique refreshing breath of summer, and also seemed to add a different kind of romantic atmosphere here.
Just as the two of them were enjoying this wonderful night, Fu Yu curiously asked, "Can he hear what we are saying now?"
His eyes were shining, as if he had discovered a new world.
Wen Zhu, who was listening to these words, couldn't help laughing and a sweet smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Perhaps."
"Then...then should I talk to him for a few minutes?"
Fu Yu looked impatient and seemed very excited about this opportunity.
"Let's talk."
Wen Zhu suppressed his laughter and stepped back, leaving enough space for Fu Yu.
Fu Yu bent down and faced Wen Zhu's belly.
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