The Winding Pavilion’s fashion display had become an upscale establishment, and as a result, the identity of the girls who were employed as models was naturally enhanced a lot. Their value increased a lot, making the Flower House the top brothel in the whole of Yu State when spoken of.
What pleased Xin He most was that some astute and sharp-eyed businessmen seemed to gradually realize the massive business potential of Lian’an Town and began to invest there.
In the past six months, due to the industries of the Flower House and Winding Pavilion, Lian’an Town had become more lively and its reputation had risen. With more and more people drawn by its fame and the increase in businessman investments, the town was experiencing a period of rapid development.
However, many were guessing who was the real boss behind these businesses, since the girls from Flower House were specifically selected to be models for Winding Pavilion. Although everyone knew that the two industries had the same boss, no one knew who was behind the scenes.
The speculations about the hidden boss were getting louder and louder.
However, Xin He, as one of the involved parties, remained calm. She never showed her face, so she didn’t care about these rumors.
"With the year-end approaching, it’s time to buy necessities for the festival," Xin He said.
Shulan laughed and said: "Madam, don’t worry, we, the servants will handle these trivial things. You need not worry."
Interestingly, the significant tasks that were of utmost importance to the women of the inner court, were now considered trivial by the maids of Xin He. Perhaps they never thought Xin He was an ordinary inner court woman.
"Xiaoyu, take care of it. Also, at the end of the year, prepare red envelopes for the servants in the mansion. They have been well-behaved this half year, and I didn’t see any mistakes. It’s time to reward them for the end of the year. A servant maid of the first level gets five taels of silver, the second level gets three, the third level gets two, and the common servants get one tael of silver each. Also, give them some canned food as a reward. Big brother mentioned a surplus of cans produced previously," Xin He instructed.
Xiaoyu bowed: "Yes."
"In addition, Xiaoyu, remind your big brother and tell him to spend a bit more on rewards for the employees in the shops, including the villagers or long-term workers who help in the workshop. Let them enjoy the holidays, so they can work with more dedication in the following year."
Xin He specifically asked Xiaoyu to inform Ji Dong because Ji Dong was not very flexible when it came to such matters. He might not be smooth enough, so she usually reminded him in advance.
As for the Flower House and Winding Pavilion, she didn’t have to worry about them. The management already was well-experienced. Although the Gui Lin Residence had half of her shares, Shopkeeper Wu was very thoughtful in his actions, so she basically only had to sit at home and collect silver.
"Yes."
A maid came in and reported, "Madam, there seems to be some discord from the Sun Family. It seems that Auntie Ji from the Sun household had her baby removed by Aunt Yun, and now there’s a big fuss going on."
Xin He’s face remained calm as she said lightly: "Understood."
The Sun Family had split up and Sun Yaowen didn’t have much inheritance. But even if the Sun’s family was large and prosperous, the inheritance he got was enough to maintain his lifestyle as a young master, especially since he had secretly sold many of the Sun family’s assets and hoarded them for himself. Therefore, his life wasn’t too bad.
However, the same couldn’t be said for Yi Ling, who was constantly in conflict with Ji Xiulan. She was always causing troubles in the house. While Yi Ling was more adept at scheming than Xiulan, Xiulan had the advantage of being shameless and carried her child as an extra chip in the game. Now, they had caused trouble again.
Although it was expected.
Xin He slightly raised her lips in mocking contempt, "Looking at it now, it seems that my previous decision was correct. To this day, Yi Ling can’t save herself, let alone find time to cause trouble for us."
Shulan chuckled, "Indeed. Madam, you don’t have to worry. Yi Ling’s wings have been clipped. She can’t stir up any waves."
Xin He lightly shook her head and smiled.
Suddenly, she felt her stomach churn and her face turned pale. She wanted to throw up and started dry heaving.
Shulan and Xiaoyu were terrified by this sudden scene. They hurriedly hurried to her side, asking, "What’s wrong, madam?"
They immediately called for a doctor and prepared a bucket for Xin He to throw up in.
All was chaotic in the room.
After Xin He finished throwing up, Xiaoyu prepared some tea for her. She looked at the tea with a complex expression, hesitated for a long moment before she finally couldn’t resist and asked, "Are you... pregnant?"
Xin He was taken aback: "What?"
Not only Xiaoyu, even an old woman serving in the house suspected that Xin He was pregnant. However, fearing that she might be wrong and end up disappointed, she had already asked someone to call the doctor.
Xin He was a bit surprised. Marquis Mu had mentioned wanting a child half a year ago, but he only mentioned it once, perhaps not wanting to put too much pressure on her. Since then, Xin He had been busy and almost forgot about it. But now they were saying she was pregnant?
Both the old woman and Shulan and Xiaoyu looked at her with suppressed joy in their eyes, but no one dared to utter a word, afraid that she might end up disappointed.
Finally, the doctor hurried over to check on Xin He.
After hesitating for a moment, Xin He extended her arm for the checkup.
The doctor checked her pulse and his face lit up. He clasped his hands in respect, "Congratulations, Madam! It’s a happy pulse!"
Xin He was slightly surprised, "Is it true?"
Shulan was the first to cheer: "It’s a happy pulse! Madam is finally pregnant!"
Xiaoyu’s face relaxed, she laughed and handed the doctor a reward, "Thank you, doctor."
The old woman, however, was even more excited, she instructed hastily, "Old servant will go and let someone bring the news to the Master!"
With that said, she turned and ran off, disappearing in an instant.
The maids and women in the room were overjoyed. The doctor was advising Xin He about the care she needed during pregnancy. Xin He didn’t know what to say, but she couldn’t hide her happiness. She couldn’t resist touching her flat stomach. Was she really going to have a baby?
Marquis Mu rushed back in a hurry, his body covered in snowflakes. He entered the mansion like a whirlwind. The servants had no time to greet him before his figure disappeared.
"Xin He!" Marquis Mu abruptly entered the room without even notifying her.
He naturally gave Xin He a fright, "You-what..." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂
Marquis Mu was very rarely this excited. He strode towards her, ready to embrace her, "We’re having a child?"
Xin He lowered her head with a radiant smile, unable to hide the joy in her eyes.
Marquis Mu took several steps towards her. He was about to embrace her, but realizing the snowflakes on him, he halted, "I’ll go change my clothes first!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
