Qiu Hu and Qiu Ci exchanged a glance, and for once, they were not worried.
In April, as spring arrived and the weather warmed up, the women in the backyard changed into light and breathable spring clothes.
Li Chenjiao was dressed simply today, wearing a ginger-colored inner shirt and a matching qipao embroidered with lilacs on the outside.
Under the sunlight, the embroidered patterns on the dress reflected golden light, shimmering and dazzling.
Li Chenjiao sat in the rocking chair, swinging her legs. She was too lazy to get up when she heard the sewing room bringing her clothes. Her slender hands were not adorned with any jewelry, but her fair and delicate wrists were even more dazzling than the gold.
She came out to sunbathe, but now she's using a fan to shield her face from the sun.
The fan was made of silk and embroidered with a pattern of fish playing among lotus leaves. At this moment, Li Chenjiao was using the fan to cover her face, and her face was hazy in the sunlight.
Neither of the two maids dared to look at their mistress's beautiful face. But with that face around, and their mistress being such a wonderful person, the maids had felt much more at ease lately.
However, this is probably also because Li Chenjiao herself did not show any panic or anxiety.
Even their master isn't worried, how can they afford to lose their composure first?
Granny Lin was talking to the head maid of the sewing room outside.
The three new spring outfits made by the sewing room have also been delivered.
Springtime is a time of drowsiness, and when the two maids brought it to her, Li Chenjiao only glanced at it briefly.
The materials are all of excellent quality, and the colors are youthful and vibrant without being tacky, which are also the colors that Li Chenjiao usually loves.
"The needlework room is very thoughtful. This lilac color is elegant and complements your complexion. The fabric is also of good quality." Green Orchid, that girl, has become much more well-behaved after recovering from her illness, but she's still very sweet-talking.
However, it's unclear whether Li Chenjiao heard it or not.
Before long, Green Orchid was pulled away by Green Bamboo and Green Plum, one on each side, saying they were going to check on the two green chrysanthemums that Granny Lin was looking after, as they had sprouted new buds.
My master is taking a nap right now. What should I do if I disturb him?
Xiao Luzi wasn't in the east courtyard; he was squatting in the garden. As soon as Wu returned to the back courtyard, he would be the first to receive the news.
However, Lady Wu was invited to the main courtyard by the Fujin (principal wife) early in the morning, and it was already noon when she returned to her south courtyard.
Li Chenjiao was about to have lunch when she heard Xiao Luzi's report. She took a sip of sweet water and just laughed when she heard the news: "It's quite lively."
She didn't let Xiao Luzi inquire any further, and she wasn't particularly curious about the matter.
It's only April, and Li Chenjiao, after having lunch, suddenly started thinking about eating grapes again.
Xiao Luzi was quick-witted and soon found a lot of raisins.
Li Chenjiao ate it as a snack, but the maids just couldn't control her. In the end, every two or three days, Li Chenjiao would get a sore throat.
Not only did she develop blisters on her lips, but she also couldn't speak clearly, which made things even worse for Li Chenjiao's mouth, or rather, her stomach.
The Fourth Prince has been busy with official business these past few days. When he returned to the mansion, he only rested in the front yard and did not go into the back yard.
However, Li Chenjiao only told Xiao Luzi to inform him that she was unwell, which meant she could not serve the Fourth Master.
Before Xiao Lu could even respond, Su Peisheng's voice came from outside.
Fourth Master has arrived.
Li Chenjiao didn't try to hide anything; she simply gave a slight curtsy when she greeted the Fourth Master without saying a word.
The Fourth Prince noticed this, and while lowering his eyes and saying "No need for formalities," he asked, "How have you been lately?"
Li Chenjiao hadn't seen the Fourth Master for a long time, but seeing that he looked well, she felt somewhat relieved.
With Fourth Master Zuo in good health, her life will naturally be easier, won't it?
Hearing the Fourth Master's question, Li Chenjiao moved her lips, suppressed her voice, and simply turned her head to give Qiu Hu a look.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, it has been dry lately, and the concubine is feeling a bit feverish. We were just about to report this to her."
Li Chenjiao then bowed respectfully as if to apologize.
Fourth Master glanced at Qiu Hu indifferently, then suddenly waved his hand: "You may all leave."
Su Peisheng bowed first, and the servants who had come with the Fourth Master filed out.
Qiu Hu paused for a moment, then quickly followed Qiu Ci and the others to retreat.
After the servants had all left, Li Chenjiao glanced at the Fourth Master and, after a long while, said with restraint, "I've been indulging in a bit of food these past two days."
Fourth Master snorted, said nothing, and went straight to the soft couch inside, sitting down with an air of authority, looking as if he was about to give a lecture.
Li Chenjiao followed with her head down and eyes downcast, looking just like a submissive wife.
She poured the tea herself, gave a slight smile, and said nothing.
Fourth Master looked at her, seeing Li Chenjiao's pitiful appearance, and still kept his lips pursed: "Sit down."
Li Chenjiao obediently sat down as instructed, and at this moment she was the one who spoke sweetly: "It has been a long time since I have seen you, Master. It feels like I haven't seen you for a very long time. I was in a daze just now."
Her sweet talk wasn't just about being overtly flattering; she knew that the Fourth Master was a person who was cold on the outside but warm on the inside.
It's fine to be straightforward; there are advantages to being straightforward, and there are also advantages to being tactful.
However, at this moment, we should naturally say some sweet words to coax the Fourth Master.
However, Fourth Master was clearly not so easily appeased.
"You seem quite content."
If Li Chenjiao hadn't been enjoying herself lately, she wouldn't be experiencing this heatiness from the food.
The way the Fourth Master said it sounded like he was accusing her of not caring about him.
Li Chenjiao's eyes flickered, and she blurted out, "Ever since I heard that you were ill, I've been so worried that I've developed a few blisters on my lips."
She didn't shy away from it, leaning forward slightly and parting her lips to let the Fourth Master see.
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