Lin Ziqi was displeased. Ever since Qin Wan went back to her parents' home, her words had become increasingly barbed and disrespectful.
But he smiled sincerely: "Of course. My father-in-law has treated me well, betrothing his precious daughter to me. Heng-ge also respects me very much. If I become successful, would I be stingy with a little money? As the saying goes, my beautiful wife helps me achieve my ambitions, and I will give my beautiful wife ten thousand taels of gold."
Qin Wan's expression softened considerably.
Just then, there was a knock on the door, and Yan Hong said from outside, "Madam, Master's medicine is ready."
Qin Yuan then said, "Bring it in."
Yan Hong then brought in the medicine bowl, and Yu Niangzi's figure flashed past behind her.
Qin Wan felt a pang of distress and asked, "Was Miss Biao here just now?"
Yan Hong said, "When I was serving the medicine, Miss was talking to a maid in the kitchen."
Qin Wan nodded, took it, placed it on the table, and said softly to Lin Ziqi, "Drink your medicine, my husband."
Lin Ziqi looked listlessly at the medicine bowl. "Wait until it cools down a bit before drinking it."
He then asked Qin Wan, "Didn't the doctor prescribe medicine for you? Why didn't you cook it?"
This was a rare show of concern from Lin Ziqi these days, and Qin Wan felt much better. She smiled and said, "It's alright. The doctor said to drink it only when I feel unwell. I'm feeling great these past two days."
Lin Ziqi nodded: "You'd better be careful. This is the eldest grandson of the Lin family. Mother has been waiting to hold her grandson for a long time."
Qin Wan gently stroked her belly, her eyes smiling, and her whole demeanor softened considerably. She said, "I understand, this is also my first child."
She has been thinking a lot these past few days.
Because of this child, all suspicions and resentment towards Lin Ziqi were temporarily put aside.
In any case, she's finally going to have her own child.
The child she had longed for for so long.
Seeing that Lin Ziqi was reluctant to take his medicine, Qin Wan said, "If you really can't drink it, have Yan Hong bring some of the candied fruit my mother sent to go with it. After you finish drinking it, your mouth will be sweeter, and you won't feel so bad."
Lin Ziqi nodded: "Alright."
When Yan Hong returned with the candied fruit, Madam Yu followed her in. Qin Wan was annoyed at the sight and frowned slightly. Lin Ziqi also felt something was amiss and asked, "Cousin, why did you come in like this?"
Madam Yu didn't take it seriously: "I came to see if my cousin's headache is any better. I also wanted to have a chat with my cousin's wife."
Yan Hong secretly pouted.
Qin Wan was too lazy to greet her, so she said, "I'm not feeling well and I don't have the energy to talk to anyone."
Madam Yu stared intently at the medicine bowl, her expression strange: "It's alright."
Seeing that she wouldn't leave, Qin Wan didn't bother to say anything more and just looked at Lin Ziqi.
Lin Ziqi pretended not to know about the undercurrent between the two women and reached for the medicine.
At this moment, Yu Niangzi's face showed jealousy and resentment, as well as a faint expectation. But when she saw Lin Ziqi put the bowl to his mouth, she panicked and hurriedly said, "Cousin, I have something to tell you."
Her voice was sharp and shrill.
Qin Wan gave Yu Niangzi a strange look.
Lin Ziqi was also a bit annoyed. He moved the medicine bowl away a little and said irritably, "Let's talk about it later. This medicine is too bitter. I've been drinking too much of it these past few days, and I'm really annoyed. Today it even smells strange. I have to drink it all in one go. One dose costs one tael of silver, so we can't waste it."
Madam Yu squeezed through the crowd in a few quick steps.
Fortunately, Yan Hong reacted quickly and caught Qin Wan, preventing her from being hit.
Yan Hong retorted angrily, "Miss, you need to be more careful with your words and actions. Madam is pregnant; if anything happens to her, can you bear the responsibility?"
Lin Ziqi frowned and said impatiently, "What's wrong with you today?"
"Cousin, listen to me," Madam Yu said, bumping forward again, almost knocking over the medicine bowl.
Lin Ziqi hurriedly and carefully put down the medicine bowl, and sternly scolded, "What's wrong with you today?"
Madam Yu looked panicked and somewhat aggrieved. Then she twisted her ankle and fell towards the table, her arm hitting the table and knocking the medicine bowl to the ground.
With a clang.
The medicine was spilled all over the ground.
Some of it even splashed onto the hem of Qin Wan's skirt.
Yan Hong jumped up and down: "What are you doing? Brewing medicine is so hard and expensive, what are you up to, Miss?"
Upon smelling the strong medicinal odor, Qin Wan couldn't help but gag and quickly called out to Yan Hong.
"Yan Hong, quickly help me out."
Forget about Madam Yu, Yan Hong quickly helped Qin Wan out.
Lin Ziqi asked Madam Yu, "What are you doing? You're being so rash."
Startled by the noise, Lin's mother came over and immediately exclaimed, "How did you get it like this? You don't know the value of money until you're in charge of the household! This medicine costs one tael of silver. Doesn't it cost money to boil firewood? And this nice bowl is broken!"
Madam Yu stammered, "Aunt, it's all my fault. I was talking to my cousin and didn't notice when I knocked over the bowl. It's all my fault, please don't be angry."
Although she loved Madam Yu dearly, Lin's mother loved money even more. Although she didn't say anything harsh, she kept nagging about it.
With her face flushed and tears welling up, Madam Yu personally took the dustpan and broom and cleaned up the mess.
With a face full of anger, Yan Hong helped Qin Wan back to the inner room to lie down and asked, "Miss, are you feeling unwell anywhere?"
Qin Wan whispered, "Quickly take this skirt off and put it away."
Yan Hong said, "This dress is all dirty and can't be worn anymore. I'll have the old woman wash it."
“No,” Qin Wan grabbed Yan Hong’s hand and said, “Listen to me, keep it safe.”
Yan Hong hesitated for a moment, then understood, and asked in a trembling voice, "...The medicine..."
Qin Wan nodded emphatically.
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