Before Tao Hong could answer, Ming Yue spoke first, "It's not medicine, just a daily tonic to help with pregnancy. You can leave it; I'll drink it later."
She drank this medicine every day until the sight of it made her feel bitter. Although it was supposed to help with pregnancy, Mingyue started to get impatient as she drank it. Besides, she had heard that pregnant women couldn't eat just anything, especially highly nourishing foods. If they ate too much, it would make childbirth difficult.
Inside Mingyue Pavilion, Mingyue held absolute authority. If she said to leave it there, no one would dare to hold it for her. Taohong responded, then stood up and placed the medicine on the small table beside her.
"Alright, there's nothing for you here. You can go now!" Mingyue glanced at Taohong, clearly not wanting her to stay, otherwise there would be many things she couldn't say to Huang Haichuan.
"Yes!" Tao Hong then withdrew, but before leaving, she still reminded her, "Madam, this medicine must be drunk while it's hot, otherwise its effects won't be as strong."
This Tao Hong is getting more and more talkative! Mingyue was immediately annoyed when she saw Tao Hong dawdling, but Huang Haichuan was still sitting there, and she needed to maintain her gentle persona, so she just glanced at Tao Hong and said coquettishly, "I know, you talk too much!"
"Haha!" Huang Haichuan found Mingyue's appearance exceptionally adorable and burst into laughter, giving her a tight hug. "You can go now. I'll watch your wife drink later!"
The master and mistress had already started embracing. As a servant, Tao Hong naturally didn't want to look at them. She stared at her shoes, said, "This servant takes her leave!" and then withdrew.
"Master, I don't want to take the medicine!" As soon as Tao Hong left, Ming Yue immediately started to wriggle and protest. "This medicine is so bitter. Besides, I'm not sick. I'm just pregnant. I don't need to take medicine every day."
Huang Haichuan placed his hand on Mingyue's belly, his expression focused and gentle. Although Mingyue's belly wasn't showing yet, Huang Haichuan seemed to already see a fair and tender little baby lying on his lap, calling him "Daddy" and asking him to teach him to read and write.
"You've been in a bad mood these past few days, which has affected the baby. The doctor's words make sense. If the baby were healthy, why would you need to take preventative measures? Come on, drink your medicine. After you drink the medicine, eat a piece of candied fruit and it won't be so bitter."
Mingyue pouted immediately, but Huang Haichuan was extremely concerned about the unborn child and was not tempted by Mingyue's words. He reached out and took the bowl of medicine to prevent miscarriage, saying, "Be good, drink it while it's hot."
Mingyue stared at him intently, refusing to make a move.
Huang Haichuan then brought the medicine to her lips, his movements gentle yet his tone leaving no room for doubt, "Drink it!"
"Oh!" So Mingyue took the bowl of medicine. Although she hadn't been by Huang Haichuan's side for very long, they were together day and night. She was very good at reading people's expressions and knew what she should and shouldn't do, what she should and shouldn't say. Huang Haichuan's attitude meant there was no room for negotiation.
Therefore, she didn't want to disobey Huang Haichuan and upset him.
This is why, out of all the women around Huang Haichuan, only she was able to get pregnant and stayed by his side the longest.
Mingyue held the bowl with both hands and drank it all in one gulp. Huang Haichuan watched her drink, and when he saw that she had finished and had a bitter little face, he quickly brought over the candied fruit, picked one out and put it in her mouth, "It's very bitter, isn't it? Have some candied fruit to get rid of the taste!"
Mingyue put the candied fruit in Huang Haichuan's hand, but her lips accidentally touched Huang Haichuan's hand. Huang Haichuan immediately felt a jolt of electricity. Although Mingyue quickly moved away from his hand and did not notice anything, Huang Haichuan felt that Mingyue's unintentional charm was the most to his liking.
Seeing Mingyue with candied fruit in her mouth, her little mouth bulging, Huang Haichuan cleared his throat, picked Mingyue up, and Mingyue exclaimed in surprise, only to find herself on Huang Haichuan's lap.
Mingyue was startled by him, and feigned annoyance by lightly punching Huang Haichuan's chest. "Master, you're so annoying!"
Huang Haichuan immediately burst into laughter, holding Mingyue and placing his hand on her stomach. "After you give birth to this child, I will put several estates under your and your child's names. That way, no matter how much trouble they cause you, you won't have any worries."
Mingyue was immediately agitated. Why would she follow Huang Haichuan, this old man? Huang Haichuan was already middle-aged, while she was only twenty. So many men were interested in her, why would she choose such a man and become his concubine? Wasn't it simply because Huang Haichuan was rich and willing to spend money on her?
Moreover, Huang Haichuan was also very infatuated with her. By being with Huang Haichuan, she no longer had to deal with other men.
Despite her excitement, Mingyue knew she couldn't show it. She had to make this man feel that she was always thinking of her. So she said, "Master, no! You've already given Mingyue and the child so much. I can't accept anything more. As long as you're by my side, with me and our child, I'll be content!"
Huang Haichuan's reaction was exactly as she had expected; he became somewhat angry. "Hmph, you're going to refuse things I give you and the child?"
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