For several days in a row, the number of servants coming to report did not decrease, and Qingyan's complexion grew worse and worse. The servants were planning to take action against her during her postpartum period.
If a woman doesn't take proper care during her postpartum period, it can leave her with serious long-term health problems.
"Little darling, I'll take care of things at the manor. You just need to rest well!" Yin noticed that Qingyan's unstable emotions were seriously affecting the quality of the children's food.
Qingyan gave a bitter smile. He was too attractive, and those women were eyeing him. They wanted to take advantage of the chaos to climb into his bed. During postpartum confinement, a woman's anger would definitely affect her health. In case of any aftereffects, it would be best if she suffered some kind of sequelae.
Yin certainly cannot be without women around him. Even if he has a legitimate son and daughter, it is still unknown whether the children will grow up. Back then, didn't Consort Dong'e and the Fourth Prince leave by some twist of fate?
"Hmph!" Qingyan turned her head and went straight inside.
These past few days, she had been suppressing her anger. The servants had been putting things in her food, some of which were very harmful to a new mother during her postpartum period.
"Good girl!" Yin pulled her into his arms from behind and patted her back. "Those people will be cleared out soon. You just need to take care of the children. Su Shu will be responsible for everything you eat!"
Yin directly revoked Qingyan's status as a second-class servant. Sushu had four or five second-class servants assisting her, two of whom had been bribed and even made many promises.
After the investigation, Yin worried that she would be angry. Apart from Su Shu, the other servants in the small kitchen were hired by Fei Yanggu and his two sons. These people had no connection whatsoever with the servants of the Fourth Prince's mansion.
Despite such strict precautions, some still managed to slip through the net, which must have been very upsetting for Qingyan.
"Fourth, Granny Liu is in charge of the affairs of the mansion!" Qingyan did not want Granny Liu to be bribed as well.
Yin pinched her little nose and said, "Granny Liu has been by Mother's side for decades, so the servants' actions certainly cannot be hidden from her."
At this moment, Qingyan was confused, and Granny Liu noticed but didn't say anything...
Outside the courtyard, Granny Liu summoned the people from the Criminal Investigation Department to interrogate several people who had betrayed information about the Prince's residence. Some of the servants' faces began to darken. They had no worries about the servants from Qingyan's side coming to interrogate them, but they couldn't help but think more about Granny Liu, who came from the palace.
"Master, Granny Liu has summoned the people from the Criminal Investigation Department!" Su Zhu walked in from outside and reported to Qing Yan, "There are also four maids from the small kitchen inside!"
Su Shu and Su Zhu felt a little panicked when they saw their men being taken away, fearing that their men might cause trouble.
Qingyan ate the bird's nest porridge that Yin fed her and nodded to indicate that she understood.
"Don't worry about it. You and Sushu just need to manage the small kitchen. The second-class servants won't be going back," Qingyan whispered to Suzhu.
In an instant, Su Zhu realized that one of them must have drugged their mistress. A few days ago, if their mistress hadn't been so sensitive, she probably would have already drunk the bird's nest porridge they made.
They had heard a lot about the infighting among the women, and no woman in either the new residence or the Prince's mansion could stand up to Qingyan. Relying on the instructions of the matrons, they began to guard against the servants poisoning them, which was quite an achievement.
"Yes!" Su Zhu looked terrible after leaving the house.
Su Shu saw this and pulled her aside, pondering in her mind how to bring it up. Among the second-class palace maids, there was one she had high hopes for. As they grew older, the Fujin (principal wife) would probably arrange marriages for them, and this person should be able to stand on her own.
"Sushu, among those people, there are those who hurt the princess," Suzhu muttered softly.
Su Shu was stunned. The four women were very sweet-talking, constantly calling her "sister." She hoped that the Fujin (wife) would have more people to take care of her and would tell them some of her little habits. They failed to live up to Su Shu's expectations.
"What?!" Su Shu covered her mouth in disbelief.
"The master is going to entrust the task of restoring Xiaosheng to the two of us!" Su Zhu felt a little apprehensive, as these people were all dispatched by the Imperial Household Department.
Some concubine's daughters come from relatively well-off families; if they offend all of their masters, they will likely be reprimanded.
“Granny Liu’s methods are quite good. She should have a way to keep these servants of the Imperial Household Department in check,” Su Zhu said, feeling relieved after seeing Granny Liu’s methods. “However, now that Granny Liu is gone, we have to start all over again.”
Qingyan knew in her heart how wonderful it would be if Granny Liu could stay by her side forever.
She ate her bird's nest porridge while secretly watching him.
"Want to keep Granny Liu here?" Yin Tai knew Qingyan well; this girl only showed this adorable little expression when she begged him.
Yay!
Qingyan clenched her fist and waved it twice in mid-air. Yin coughed twice, reminding her that she had to follow the rules of being a master.
"Fourth Brother, we're both too young. Could we ask the nannies to stay?" Qingyan blinked her eyes, looking at him pitifully.
Yin was somewhat worried that having the nanny stay would disrupt their daily lives.
"Little darling, are you sure?" Yin quickly confirmed, "Little darling, our lifestyle may not conform to the rules. If the nanny stays, you'll be restricted!"
Qingyan always slept until she naturally woke up, never following the palace rules for getting up. With Granny Liu staying behind, Qingyan was bound to follow the rules and do everything perfectly.
ah?!
Qingyan was stunned. Should she follow the palace rules? Every day at 3:45 AM, she would get up and serve Yin to go to court, busy with her work all day.
Emma!
"I can't get up!" Qingyan said helplessly.
Qingyan leaned against him, her little face scrunched up.
"Can't get up? If the old lady is here, she'll definitely follow the rules." Yin put his arm around Xiao Guai's shoulder and tried to persuade her to give up.
Qingyan quickly nodded and agreed to do as Yin instructed. After the nanny helped with the postpartum care, she returned directly to Chenggan Palace.
"Sisi, the two of us can definitely take care of the children, and we have so many nannies around!" Qingyan said obsequiously.
Yin turned his head to look at the children in the stroller. Their little faces were rosy, their little hands were clasped on either side, and their little mouths were slightly open.
"Hmm," Yin was satisfied, not wanting anyone to interfere in the Fourth Prince's residence. "Little darling, it's good that the nannies can look after you at night, you're here during the day."
Yin comforted Xiao Guai, telling her to relax and that it was best to keep the mansion under his control.
“Okay, I’ll take care of the child during the day, and you’ll take care of the child during your days off!” Qingyan looked at Yin, her large, watery eyes fixed on him.
He nodded immediately. It was his first time personally taking care of a child, but he happily accepted. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)
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