Achan brought hot water and clean underwear to the adults and then left. After a while, she and Xi Que came in and took out the water and clean clothes, then closed the door.
After listening to his wife's words, Xie Jian concluded: "It is Liu Xinyue's blessing to marry Ouyang."
"Go to sleep quickly. You've only slept for two hours a day these days. If you continue like this, even a strong body won't be able to bear it." Shen Heng said gently, looking at him, his face full of fatigue.
Xie Jian got on the bed, gently caressed Ah Heng's belly, and softened his gaze: "My daughter, be obedient and don't bother your mother."
Shen Heng laughed: "The child is very obedient."
"Well, I heard from Huya that there was a man named Xiao who came to our house to cause trouble today. Didn't it scare you guys?"
"Just a little fight. Why aren't you sleeping yet?"
Xie Jian helped Ah Heng lie down before he lay down himself. "I have so much to think about that I can't sleep. I can't let the Emperor personally sentence Minister Qin to death, lest he think he's truly alone and become even more depressed."
"So, that's why you protected Minister Qin in front of all the officials in the hall?" It was obvious that Liu Yu owed Xie Jian too much, and in the end Xie Jian had to protect his wounded heart.
What kind of justice is this?
"I will protect Minister Qin. The petitions from the Lords in the Palace requesting his execution will only increase," Xie Jian said calmly. He had the final say anyway. "His crimes are enough to bring disaster upon his entire clan. So, today I tactfully told Minister Qin that I can protect his wife, children, and his entire clan, but not him. I've done my best."
Chen Heng nodded, vaguely feeling that something was strange, but couldn't remember what it was for a moment.
Despite going to bed late, Xie Jian still got up at dawn the next day.
The rain stopped, and the air was filled with a mixture of fresh air and the smell of mud after the rain.
Mrs. Xia was already making breakfast.
The nanny instructed the servants to do something today, and when they saw Xie Jian, they bowed and greeted him.
"Madam, there is something I need your help with." Xie Jian said.
Madam Feng told the servants to go about their business, "Sir, please speak."
"Please keep an eye out for wet nurses for the child in the future, and hire two when the time comes. This way, you, your sister-in-law, and A'heng won't be tired." Xie Jian specifically asked Meng Xuanlang about this matter. His family had prepared two wet nurses when Yu Jie'er was born.
Nanny Feng smiled and said, "Your Excellency is so thoughtful. There's no need for your instructions for such a matter. I've already sent someone out to inquire. She's in good health, has good character, and strictly abides by the rules of propriety. Her family background within three generations, both her husband's and her parents', must be clean. You can rest assured."
Xie Jian had always respected Madam Ma as a person, so how could he be worried? He felt more at ease after hearing her instructions.
We went into the kitchen for breakfast. My sister-in-law made some handmade noodles and added a few egg dumplings.
Although the dining place is now the living room, the family is still used to dining in the kitchen, which is lively and convenient. Now that he holds real power, his sister-in-law is still simple and likes to cook for them herself and go to the market to buy vegetables herself.
Thinking of the day when the imperial physician took his sister-in-law's pulse, Xie Jian felt guilty. His sister-in-law didn't show it on her face, but she must still be sad about her brother's departure. Fortunately, Ah Heng and the nanny were always with her.
"Don't you want to eat noodles?" Seeing her brother-in-law staring at noodles in a daze, Xia asked.
"It's delicious. My sister-in-law's noodles are even better than the royal chef's."
Xia smiled and said, "You are really benefiting from Ah Heng's kindness. I slaughtered a chicken for Ah Heng yesterday, and this is the leftover chicken soup for making noodles. Of course, you can eat it."
"Sister-in-law, you should also eat more meat." Xie Jian said.
"I eat so much every day now." Xia had never dared to imagine such a life before. Having said that, she went to do other things.
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