Lord Gu strode into the upper room with a gloomy face.
He didn't even look at Gu Jiu and the others, nor did he notice Aunt Bai kneeling in the corner, and walked straight towards the bedroom.
Nanny Ping stopped at the door and said, "Please stop, sir. It's filthy inside. It's better for you to wait outside."
Lord Gu said with a stern face, "That's fine. My wife and children are in trouble, so how can I just sit there and wait?"
After saying that, he pushed Nanny Ping away and walked into the bedroom.
Nanny Ping was helpless and chased after him.
Xie's face was pale, her lips were purple, she was covered in cold sweat, and she lay weakly on the bed.
He was covered with a thin blanket and was originally asleep, but he opened his eyes when he heard the noise.
"Why is the master here? This place is filthy, Mammy, please ask the master to leave quickly."
"No problem!"
Lord Gu sat down on the round stool beside the bed.
Xie was a little flustered and uneasy, covering her face, "How can I let the master see me like this?"
Lord Gu said expressionlessly, "Don't worry. I've seen you in all your looks. I won't dislike you for this."
Xie was touched.
Lord Gu asked Doctor Xu, "What's the situation now?"
Doctor Xu shook his head and said regretfully, "The child could not be saved."
Xie suddenly burst into tears.
"Master, it's all my fault. I couldn't keep our child. What should I do?"
Xie lay on her side, on the quilt, and burst into tears.
Chun He was quick-witted. She knelt beside the bed and cried, "Madam, it's not your fault. It's all Aunt Bai's fault. Master, please make the decision for Madam and punish Aunt Bai severely."
Xie covered herself with the quilt and shook her head repeatedly.
She said in a muffled voice, "Don't blame Aunt Bai, it's all my own fault. This child and I are not destined to be together..."
Before she could finish her words, Xie burst into tears.
Aunt Ping wiped her tears and advised, "Don't cry, Madam. This is a period of confinement. Be careful not to hurt your eyes."
"My child is gone. As a mother, I am heartbroken!" Xie cried uncontrollably.
All the maids started crying as well, feeling sad and upset.
Inside the bedroom, there was a bitter wind and rain, and even Doctor Xu sighed repeatedly.
"You should try to persuade Madam Madam. She might hurt herself if she keeps crying like that."
Chun He wiped away her tears and said, "Madam, please stop crying and take care of yourself."
Mrs. Xie cried a few more times, wiped her tears, and looked at Doctor Xu, "Doctor, will I be able to have children in the future?"
"this……"
Doctor Xu hesitated.
Lord Gu was also concerned about this issue. "Doctor Xu, please feel free to speak."
Doctor Xu pondered for a moment before saying, "Madam is old. She finally got pregnant this time, but she miscarried. I'm afraid it will be difficult for her to get pregnant again in the future."
Mrs. Xie burst into tears again, "My poor child, he's gone just like that."
Chun He cried with Xie, and while crying, she also persuaded Xie, "Madam, please don't cry. The master is still here."
Xie's sobs gradually faded, but she didn't turn around. She remained facing inward, her shoulders shaking slightly, clearly still sobbing.
Chun He knelt before Master Gu and said, "I dare to ask you to make a decision for Madam. Madam finally got pregnant, but she lost it like this. It's all Madam Bai's fault."
Master Gu asked, "What did Aunt Bai do? Why did Madam have a miscarriage?"
Chun He wiped her tears and said, "I didn't see the whole thing. When I came in, I only saw Aunt Bai suddenly fall down and press on Madam. Madam screamed in pain, but Aunt Bai didn't move at all. Then, Madam started bleeding."
Master Gu glanced at everyone and asked, "Did anyone see the whole process?"
Everyone shook their heads.
Chun He said, "The Madam and Aunt Bai were the only ones in the room at the time. I went to bring Madam some medicine to preserve her pregnancy, but she didn't drink it and lost the baby."
Master Gu immediately said, "Go and call Aunt Bai."
The maid Dongmei ran out of the bedroom and stood under the eaves, shouting, "Aunt Bai, the master wants you to come in."
Aunt Bai stood up with a weak look on her face. As soon as she stood firm, her body swayed and everyone watched her fall down.
"Oh, Aunt Bai fainted."
"Oh my god, oh my god, Aunt Bai is bleeding down there. I hope she's okay."
Gu Yue cursed viciously, "You bitch, you deserve it!"
Gu Ji ignored everyone else and walked forward to check.
The hem of Aunt Bai's skirt was already stained red with blood, and more blood was flowing out.
Gu Jiu took her pulse and found out that Aunt Bai was pregnant and was almost two months pregnant.
At this time, Lord Gu heard the noise and walked out of the room.
Gu Jiu stood up and stood aside without saying a word.
With Doctor Xu here, she doesn't need to worry about anything here.
"What's going on?" Lord Gu's face looked grim, with hints of anger.
The maid Dongmei replied, "Master, Madam Bai fainted on the ground just as she stood up. She was bleeding. I don't know what happened."
Master Gu immediately said, "Come here, carry Aunt Bai to the side room. Doctor Xu, thank you for your hard work in treating Aunt Bai."
Doctor Xu nodded slightly, "As I should."
After saying that, she followed the maids into the side rooms.
Lord Gu stood where he was and looked at everyone.
Gu Yue lowered her head guiltily. She had scolded Aunt Bai several times.
Aunt Bai fainted, which had nothing to do with her, but she still felt uneasy.
Lord Gu didn't say a word, but just one look was enough to shock everyone.
But whether or not everyone has their own ulterior motives, they all have to be quiet for now.
Lord Gu snorted coldly, turned around and walked into the side room.
Gu Yue opened her mouth in disbelief.
She pulled Gu Shan's sleeve and said, "Did you see that? Father actually went into the wing room. Mother was still lying in bed, weak, and father actually went into the wing room."
"Shh! Keep your voice down."
Gu Shan was also dissatisfied, but she would not say it in front of everyone like Gu Yue did.
Gu Yue stamped her feet in anger, unable to believe that Lord Gu was so heartless.
Lord Gu walked into the side room and Doctor Xu was taking his pulse.
Master Gu asked, "Why did Aunt Bai faint?"
Doctor Xu hesitated for a moment before saying, "Your Excellency, Aunt Bai is pregnant and has been a bit tired lately, which is why she fainted."
Master Gu was surprised, "Madam Bai is pregnant?"
"That's right!" Doctor Xu bowed slightly.
Lord Gu was somewhat pleased and asked, "How long has it been?"
"Almost two months pregnant."
Master Gu nodded repeatedly and asked again, "Can it be saved?"
Doctor Xu considered it for a moment and said, "Madam Bai is young and in good health. If she rests well, she should be able to keep the child."
Lord Gu looked at Aunt Bai lying unconscious on the bed and asked, "She fainted today and is bleeding again. Will this have any impact?"
Doctor Xu said with certainty: “Don’t worry, my lord, Aunt Bai’s situation is different from that of the wife.
After all, my wife is old and has given birth to four children. Her health is weaker than that of an average person, so it is not surprising that she lost the baby.
Aunt Bai is young and healthy, so it won't be a problem."
Lord Gu finally felt relieved. "That's great. Doctor Xu, please prescribe the medicine."
"yes!"
Lord Gu gave instructions to the maid and ordered someone to prepare a sedan chair to carry Aunt Bai back to Xiangsiyuan.
Main house bedroom.
Mrs. Xie leaned limply against the head of the bed, looking out the window.
She asked, "What's the situation outside?"
Chunhe looked hesitant.
Xie said calmly, "Tell me, no matter what happens, I can bear it."
Chun He then said cautiously, "Madam Bai fainted and was bleeding from her lower body. She was diagnosed to be nearly two months pregnant. The Master is currently ordering someone to carry Madam Bai back to Xiangsi Courtyard."
When Mrs. Xie heard that Aunt Bai was pregnant, she was stunned for a moment, then gave a sarcastic smile.
"Aunt Bai is pregnant?!"
Xie's tone was very cold, but Chunhe could hear murderous intent in it.
Chun He couldn't help but shiver, "Madam, the master is outside, do you want to invite him in?"
Mrs. Xie shook her head. "If the master's heart is with me, he will come in naturally without any need to be called."
"But……"
However, Mrs. Xie closed her eyes, obviously not wanting to listen to Chunhe's nagging.
Chunhe immediately became as quiet as a chicken, feeling sorry for Xie.
Although Aunt Bai was sent away, Lord Gu did not forget Mrs. Xie.
Master Gu turned around and looked at his children standing under the eaves. "You all should go back to your rooms. Everything is fine here."
Gu Yue's eyes were red. "My daughter wants to stay with her mother."
Master Gu's face was stern, and he was clearly displeased. "Go back. Did I allow you to leave the room? Have you copied all the house rules?"
Gu Yue felt so aggrieved that she burst into tears and ran out of the upper room.
Gu Jiu took the lead, "Father, you have worked hard. Madam is not in good health and needs to rest. My eldest sister, fourth sister and I will come to pay our respects to Madam another day."
As soon as Gu Jiu left, there was no reason for Gu Zhen to stay any longer, so she followed Gu Jiu out.
Gu Shan hesitated for a moment and said, "My daughter will come to pay her respects to mother tomorrow morning."
Then he hurried out of the upper room.
Lord Gu walked back into the main bedroom.
The bedroom was very quiet. Mrs. Xie was lying on the bed, seemingly asleep.
Lord Gu couldn't help but slow down his pace and sat down on the round stool beside the bed.
Chunhe was stunned at first, then she reacted and wanted to wake up Xie.
Lord Gu waved his hand to stop Chunhe.
Chunhe was as quiet as a chicken, standing on the side, trying to minimize her presence.
There was still a faint smell of blood in the room, which was a bit pungent and made people feel uncomfortable.
Against the backdrop of Xie's pale cheeks, she looked even weaker and more pitiful.
Gu stared at Xie's back with mixed feelings. He didn't know when Xie's back had become so thin.
He still remembered that when Xie was young, she had a plump figure and looked very blessed.
After so many years, the plump little woman who had given birth to his children grew older and thinner.
Lord Gu sighed softly and couldn't help but hold Xie's hand.
Xie moved slightly, turned around, and looked at Master Gu with clear eyes, "The master is here."
Master Gu hummed and nodded, "I'm coming."
Mrs. Xie sat up slightly, leaned against the headboard, and took another breath. "I heard that Aunt Bai is pregnant. Congratulations, Master."
Lord Gu stared at Mrs. Xie, as if he wanted to confirm whether what she said was sincere or not.
Xie coughed lightly, her brows full of worry.
She said, "My child is gone, but fortunately, Aunt Bai is pregnant. Aunt Bai has few servants, and they are all young maids with little experience. Master, why don't you choose a few suitable maids to take care of Aunt Bai."
Lord Gu stared at her, "Does Madam really think so?"
Xie laughed at herself, "At this point, I just want to take good care of myself and not hold the master back. I can't care about other things."
If the master wants to hold Aunt Bai responsible for her fainting, it's all my fault. I was too harsh on Aunt Bai and made her suffer these days."
Lord Gu gently stroked the back of Xie's hand.
Xie was quiet, her eyes full of tenderness, so tender that it seemed to be overflowing.
Master Gu looked at her and said, "Take good care of yourself. This family cannot do without you."
Xie shook her head slightly, "I am not in good health, and I am afraid I will not be able to share the Master's worries in the future."
"Don't say anything in anger. This family still has to be managed by you. I trust you to be the manager."
The words "I feel at ease with you being the housekeeper" instantly touched the softest part of Xie's heart.
She covered her mouth and cried silently.
Master Gu comforted him, "Don't cry. From now on, take good care of the backyard for your husband. You don't have to worry about other things. You are still my wife and the head of this family."
Xie looked at Master Gu with tears in her eyes, "Master, aren't you angry with me? Don't you resent me?"
Master Gu smiled and said, "We are husband and wife after all. If Madam can always consider me as always, I will naturally keep you in my heart."
Xie smiled through her tears, "I understand. I was blinded by greed and made mistakes before. From now on, I will remember the four words 'husband is the leader' and will not cause trouble for the master."
Master Gu nodded. "That's very good. When you recover, you will be the one taking care of this family."
Xie hummed a sound first, then nodded in agreement, "I will definitely live up to your trust, Master. Even for the sake of the children, I will take good care of this family."
Lord Gu smiled with relief.
"I knew that Madam is a sensible person. Madam will arrange for a capable nanny to take care of Aunt Bai and ensure that Aunt Bai gives birth to the child safely."
Xie lowered her head slightly and agreed.
Master Gu patted the back of Xie's hand and said, "Rest well and take good care of yourself. Your health is the most important thing."
"I listen to the master."
Lord Gu gave a few more instructions before getting up and leaving.
As soon as Lord Gu left, Chunhe was so excited that she almost cried.
"The Madam has finally found happiness after all her sufferings. The Master still has the Madam in his heart."
Xie's face was cold and indifferent, without any excitement or joy.
Chun He was stunned. "Madam, are you unhappy?"
Xie said expressionlessly, "What's there to be happy about? All of this originally belonged to me."
Managing the household chores, taking care of the concubines, and raising the children, which one was not her original right.
Now I just have to return all of this to her. What is there to be happy about?
Xie sighed softly, "Where is Madam Ping?"
"Madam, would you like to see Madam Ping? I will go and call her right away."
Xie nodded.
Chunhe ran out and called Nanny Ping.
Not long after, Nanny Ping followed Chunhe into the bedroom.
"Your servant greets the Madam. Congratulations, the storm has finally passed and the sky is clearing up."
Mrs. Xie was a little tired and waved her hand, "Chun He, go out and watch the little girls make the medicine. Don't let them be lazy."
"As you command."
As soon as Chunhe left, only Nanny Ping and Mrs. Xie were left in the room.
Nanny Ping stepped forward, bowed beside the bed, and whispered, "Madam, your timing is perfect. I think the Master will not continue to target the Eldest Master's base in Jinzhou."
Xie coughed lightly. "How many spies has Big Brother planted in Jinzhou? First it was the cloth shop, then the restaurant, and today it's the rice shop. What exactly does Big Brother want to do? Why does he plant so many spies in Jinzhou? Who is he trying to monitor?"
Xie stared at Nanny Ping with anger in her eyes.
Matron Ping said, "This is a matter of great importance to the Eastern Palace, so the less Madam knows, the better."
"You old slave." Xie cursed loudly, feeling extremely angry.
Madam Ping remained calm and said, "If Madam's anger can be appeased by just a few scoldings, then Madam, you might as well scold more.
In fact, Madam, there is no need to be so angry. How can this servant be qualified to understand the arrangements made by the master?
"I am just a messenger between the Master and the Madam. I also want to know the Madam's questions. Perhaps the Master has some deeper meaning behind this arrangement."
Xie snorted coldly, "He is a lunatic."
His words showed a lot of dissatisfaction towards his elder brother Xie Mao.
Mrs. Xie was weak and started panting after speaking a few words.
This made Mrs. Xie angry again. "Because of him, my health has been damaged. I don't know how long it will take to recover."
Madam Ping comforted her, "Don't worry too much, Madam. Just focus on your health. Doctor Xu also said that this baby was originally a stillbirth and should have been aborted long ago."
As a result, the child was kept alive by medication, which caused damage to his wife's health.
Now that we've finally aborted this incomplete child, my wife's health will surely recover."
Xie snorted coldly, "You heard it too, I'm injured. From now on, it's impossible for me to get pregnant again."
"My wife already has two sons and two daughters. It doesn't matter whether we have children in the future or not."
Mrs. Xie laughed sarcastically, "You said it wasn't important, but then that bitch, Concubine Bai, got pregnant the next day. It's so infuriating. Calculating the time, she got pregnant just when Master was ignoring me. Master even pressured me to ensure Concubine Bai gave birth safely."
Matron Ping comforted her, "Even if Aunt Bai gives birth safely, she won't pose a threat to Madam. Madam, don't worry."
"I don't have to worry, but I can't help but feel relieved."
Xie was filled with anger.
Nanny Ping felt a little annoyed.
The wife was short-sighted, focusing on the trivial matters in the inner courtyard all day long. However, she didn't realize that the situation in the capital was about to change.
Of course, it is unrealistic to expect the wife to care about major events in the capital.
Well, with a wife like this, she can only worry more.
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