Marquis Mu Houchu coldly swept his eyes over the lackey he had kicked out, and turned to enter the mansion. As for the Song Family, the only person he was currently interested in was Song Xi. After all, Patriarch Song was now far away in the capital city, and his only connection with the Song family now depended on Song Xi. Apart from this, Mu Houchu had absolutely no interest in anything or anyone related to the Song Family.
As soon as Mu Houchu entered the door, Ling Feng directed the servants who were guarding the door, "Did you all hear that? From now on, do not let this kind of person appear around Mu Mansion, especially not in front of the master and the madam!"
"We understand!"
As soon as the words were out, several people came up immediately, picked up the lackey from the Song family, and threw him far away.
The servant from the Song family, who had already been half-dead by Mu Houchu’s kick, was paralyzed on the ground and couldn’t even get up. Shockingly, he was simply thrown out like this! He had no clue which words of his had annoyed the big master, especially when he appeared interested at first!
"Back already?"
As soon as Mu Houchu walked in, Xin He greeted him, helped him take off his cloak, and handed him a cup of tea.
Mu Houchu held her hand and sat down: "Your situation is delicate now, so stop doing these things." 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖
"What’s not convenient? It’s just a larger belly, I have no problem going out." Xin He touched her stomach.
Over the past two years, she had nurtured her body well. With strong physique and not much difficulty carrying the child, unlike the dizzy and delicate noblewomen, she was quite carefree.
Left with no option, Mu Houchu sternly said, "In another month, you are absolutely not allowed to go out casually."
Xin He obediently answered, "I know."
Anyway, she would figure out how to handle things next month.
Knowing she would certainly have a backup plan, Houchu glanced coolly at her, about to speak.
Ji Xinhe, as if sensing something, quickly changed the topic: "I just heard that someone was looking for you at the mansion gate? Who was it?"
Marquis Mu Houchu’s hand, which was clasping her palm, tightened a bit as if punishing her. He knew she was deliberately changing the subject, but looking at her big "innocent" and blinking eyes, he swallowed his words and spoke in a low voice: "He said he was a lackey from the Song family."
Xin He raised her eyebrows: "From the Song family?"
"Yes, I initially thought it was someone sent by Song Xi," Marquis Mu Houchu’s brow furrowed: "But when he mentioned something about Miss Five of the Song family, I lost interest."
Hearing these words, alarm bells began to ring in Shulan’s heart, her eyes wide open. She actually dared to come!
Xin He, however, looked calm, with a faint smile on her lips, as if everything was expected.
"Did the doctor check your pulse today?" Houchu habitually touched her belly, as her stomach grew larger each day, though Houchu was happy, he couldn’t help but feel anxious.
If these words were to go out, people all over the world would laugh to death, this ruthless man, who is known for his cruel decisions, also had times of nervousness.
But he was indeed nervous; he feared her delivery would not go smoothly, that she or the child might face some accident. He has consulted the doctor several times for this, and only because the doctor said that regular movements were beneficial for childbirth, did he allow Ji Xinhe to go out from time to time.
"Yes, it’s quite good, don’t worry. I don’t feel anything wrong. I heard that some people have morning sickness and loss of appetite when pregnant. I don’t have any issues, which means our child is well-behaved." Xin He smiled.
The corner of Houchu’s mouth lifted slightly, the smile on his face softened a bit: "Why not call the child Ah Guai as an informal name then."
Xin He frowned, "This name is good for a girl, but what if it is a boy?"
"Then give birth to a daughter." Mu Houchu gently caressed her belly, the smile at the corner of his mouth growing thicker.
"You think birthing a child is as easy as that." Xin He retorted with a smile.
If it turned out to be a son, wouldn’t he hate the father who gave him such sissy name when he grows up?
Suddenly, Ling Feng came in, "Master, there is a secret letter from the Capital."
Houchu finally got up, stroked Xin He’s head: "I’ll be in the study."
"Okay, I’ll wait for you to have dinner."
Marquis Mu Houchu then turned and went out.
Ling Feng was also about to follow him out.
But Xin He said, "Ling Feng, wait a moment."
Ling Feng paused, quickly stood still, bowed and said, "What are your orders, madam?"
Xin He took a sip of tea, and then slowly said, "Was the person Marquis met at the mansion gate a servant of Miss Five from the Song family?"
Ling Feng immediately chuckled, "It was someone from Miss Five of the Song Family, but our master didn’t even spare him a glance, and directly kicked him away."
When it involved their master’s "reputation" issue, Ling Feng was even more cautious than anything, afraid of saying something wrong, and causing a misunderstanding for the madam and being skinned by the master later?
Ji Xinhe paused the movement of her hand that was holding the tea cup, widened her eyes and said, "Kicked away?"
"Yes, that kid was quite ignorant. The master was about to leave, but he still chased up to block the master’s way. The master had no patience at the time and kicked him away."
Ji Xinhe twitched the corner of her mouth, Mu Houchu was not impatient at the time, he had always been impatient.
"Madam, why are you asking this?" Ling Feng asked cautiously.
Xin He pondered for a while and then said, "Could you do something for me now?"
She paused for a while, and then continued, "Don’t tell your master for now."
Ling Feng widened his eyes, madam, you do know that he is my master!? If I do something and hide it from my master, wouldn’t I be seeking death?
Ling Feng gave a stiff smile and said, "If I don’t tell him, I am afraid..."
"Don’t worry, I will take responsibility for anything, just don’t tell him for now, and you can tell him whatever you want later." Xin He persuaded gently.
"But..." Ling Feng was sweating profusely.
"Hasn’t he told you before that my orders are the same as his? I never caused trouble for you before, and not willing to do it just this time, do you also consider it as listening to his words?" Xin He feigned anger.
Ling Feng was about to cry, "Then, madam, please give your orders."
Please don’t let it be something too outrageous. Otherwise, he was really afraid that his master would flay and debone him in the future.
Xin He turned up the corners of her mouth and lowered her voice: "Now, hurry up and catch up with the little servant who was thrown out from the Song family, and tell him that you are there on behalf of your master, and tell him that he actually looks kindly on Miss Five of the Song Family. He was actually very happy that Miss Five of the Song Family was willing to send someone to inquire about him this time."
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