Those women in the back courtyard who knew that Hongtao, a maid in the Peach Blossom Courtyard, had overheard the rumors immediately began to speculate. After hearing the report from the Peach Blossom Courtyard's spies that "Hongtao returned angrily from outside and went into Princess Guarjia's room," they were overjoyed!
The rumors really worked! Now, I just hope the doctor comes slowly, and I hope that the baby in Guarjia's belly... hehe!
However, there was another person who also hoped the doctor would arrive slowly.
With many informants, the Fujin, who knew in advance about the incident at Taoyuan, immediately had someone hold Xiao Hezi back, making it seem as if the Fujin was busy and had no time to see him, so he couldn't report it.
After leisurely drinking some tea and handling some household affairs, the Fujin sent someone to dismiss Xiao Hezi, saying that she already knew and would send someone to fetch a doctor, and that he should go back to look after Princess Guarjia.
Then, he put on airs and scolded the eunuch and maid who were late in delivering the message and had delayed things.
The eunuch and maid immediately understood and knelt down to beg for forgiveness, "Please forgive us, Madam!"
"Alright, alright!" The princess waved her hand helplessly and said, "It's not your fault. I've been too busy and haven't had time to deal with other things, which is why I missed seeing you."
As soon as the Fujin finished speaking, a maidservant immediately bowed and disagreed, saying, "How can you blame the Fujin! Although the Beile Mansion is large and has many affairs, there are not many times when it is this busy. It's just that Guarjia was unlucky and happened to be unwell today when it was so busy."
The others bowed down in agreement.
The women in the inner courtyard, upon learning that the doctor would be late, all gloated. Guarjia's belly had been empty for so long without a doctor's help; it was surely beyond saving.
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