Chapter 253 The Imperial Tutor's Mansion is also hiring a wet nurse
Chunxi started to feel sleepy in the past two days, and she just woke up when Cao Wu and Qian arrived.
Not wanting to keep the two waiting for too long, Chunxi had someone bring them to the main courtyard.
As soon as they entered the courtyard, they heard Chunxi calling out, "Brother, sister-in-law, here are some brown sugar buns and steamed eggs. Would you like some more?"
"No, we came here after breakfast," Cao Wu refused directly, and then placed all the things he brought in front of Chunxi, "I heard from Aunt Li that you were pregnant, so your sister-in-law and I brought some things. Although they are not worth much, they are also a little token of our appreciation. Please don't despise them."
"Brother, what are you talking about? I'm so happy that you're thinking of me."
Chunxi handed a bowl of steamed eggs to Qian and asked her to feed Zheng'er. She then put away the things Cao Wu had brought. Then she explained, "The baby is still young and I'm worried it might not be stable. I originally wanted to wait three months before telling my eldest brother."
Cao Wu didn't think much about it before he came, but when he saw Chunxi, he realized that it was a bit rude to come here so rashly. He originally wanted to say a few words and leave, but when he heard Chunxi's explanation, he immediately grinned.
Ah Xi still recognized him as his elder brother and did not treat him as an outsider.
Cao Wu scratched his head and said with a smile: "Axi, you are in good health, and your brother-in-law looks healthy too. The child will definitely be fine, don't worry too much."
Qian also felt relieved, and then asked in detail about Chunxi's recent situation.
Chunxi answered while eating breakfast, "I've been feeling a bit sleepy these past two days. I don't really want to eat meat, and my appetite has also decreased. I feel full after eating too much."
Qian nodded and said, "Your situation is relatively good. During the first few months of my pregnancy, I vomited everything I ate. It was agonizing."
Cao Wu immediately agreed: "Yes, your sister-in-law couldn't eat anything at that time. She just liked to eat those sour fruits. Now it's winter, and there are no fresh fruits. I got you some dried fruits. When the dates are ripe in a few days, I will pick some more for you."
Chunxi nodded and did not refuse Cao Wu's feeding. Seeing this, Qian Shi mustered up the courage to speak: "Axi, Zheng'er and mother had an accident before. I was too anxious and said some unpleasant things to you. Please be magnanimous and don't hold it against me."
I don't know if it was out of nervousness or shame, but after saying this, Qian's face flushed red, and Cao Wu also became uneasy: "A Xi, big brother is not good either. Big brother didn't take good care of mother and Zheng'er. He was not calm when faced with things, and he caused you trouble."
Chunxi had already let this go. She swallowed and said softly, "I'm going to be a mother now, and I understand how anxious my sister-in-law was. I've never blamed my brother or sister-in-law."
Chunxi's tone was calm and serious, without any hint of calculus. Qian breathed a sigh of relief and tentatively said, "Axi, you're pregnant now. There are many things you don't understand. You need someone with experience to take care of you. If you don't mind, I can..."
Before he could finish his words, a gorgeous lady rushed in. She was well dressed and the hairpins and rings she wore were dazzling. It was obvious that she was of noble status.
Qian's next words got stuck in her throat. She unconsciously stood up while holding Zheng'er, and stepped aside with Cao Wu.
Princess Hengyang came to look for Chunxi. She hadn't expected there were other people in the main courtyard, so she asked curiously, "Axi, who are these two?"
"Princess, they are my elder brother and sister-in-law. They heard that I was pregnant and came to visit me."
Chunxi stood up and answered, then said to Cao Wu and Qian, "Brother and sister-in-law, this is Princess Hengyang."
The two had never met the royal family before, so they knelt down and saluted, saying in unison, "Your humble servants greet the princess."
"Get up," Princess Hengyang waved her hand casually. "Axi and I are good friends. You don't have to be so scared."
This is a real princess, how can I not be scared?
Qian was so frightened that her legs went limp. Cao Wu pulled her up, and she just stood up when she heard Princess Hengyang say, "Yesterday I went to the palace to ask the Emperor's sister-in-law for two very experienced maids. They had been serving the virtuous concubine before, and they are proficient in food. They not only know how to take care of pregnant women, but are also good at raising children. Ah Xi, you don't have your mother-in-law to help you manage things, so this princess is doing you a great favor, isn't it?"
Princess Hengyang winked at Chunxi as she spoke.
She had not yet confessed to her husband that she was pregnant, and was not sure whether to keep the child. In the name of helping Chunxi, she asked for two maids from the palace so that she could secretly experience what it felt like to be pregnant.
Chunxi did not expose Princess Hengyang's fault, and sincerely thanked her: "Princess, you are so kind to me. I will remember this great kindness for the rest of my life and will never forget it."
Princess Hengyang was very pleased. She wanted to talk more with Chunxi, but Cao Wu and Qian were still there, so she had to hold back.
Chunxi looked at Qian: "By the way, what did sister-in-law want to say just now?"
When suddenly asked, Qian's mind went blank and she stammered, "No...nothing, I was just worried that there was no one to take care of Ah Xi. Now that there are people sent by the princess, there is nothing to worry about."
Cao Wu nodded and said respectfully, "We have something else to do at home. We will go back first and won't disturb the princess anymore."
Chunxi did not keep them and asked A Li to send them out of the house.
The two were greatly shocked. After returning home, Cao Wu came to his senses and laughed foolishly.
He actually met the princess. His Ah Xi is so awesome!
It seems that the princess likes Ah Xi very much. No one will dare to bully Ah Xi in the future.
Cao Wu was happy for Chunxi and slept soundly at night, but Qian tossed and turned all night.
She had known for a long time that Chunxi had become an official's wife and married into a marquis's mansion, but Chunxi's wedding was very simple, and she encountered many disputes in the marquis's mansion. She didn't even know who she had offended, and Zheng'er and her mother-in-law were implicated.
Qian had always felt that Chunxi's life was not as glamorous as her mother-in-law and neighbors said. But today, when she saw how well Princess Hengyang treated Chunxi, Qian suddenly realized that Chunxi had also become an unattainable noble.
The next day, Cao Wu went to work as usual. As soon as he left, Aunt Li came over and asked, "How's it going? Did Ah Xi agree to let you and your daughter into the mansion?"
"No."
"Why is she like this? You have to pay for someone anyway, why does she have to invite outsiders? You are her sister-in-law, and you have already lowered your dignity to ask her for help, so why doesn't she think of asking her family for help?"
Aunt Li was very emotional and even angrier than Mrs. Qian.
Qian murmured softly, "Aunt Li, you misunderstood. This is not Ah Xi's fault."
She heard that the princess had found a maid in the palace, and she was too embarrassed to say that she could take better care of her than those two maids.
Aunt Li ignored Qian's words and said, "I know another good family is also looking for a wet nurse. I told the middleman about your situation and they think you're a good fit. Would you like to try?"
"Aunt Li, I can't..."
Qian immediately shook her head and refused.
She was timid and had not come into contact with many people. She was persuaded by Aunt Li only because she was familiar with Chunxi. If she went to a stranger's house, she would be scared just thinking about it.
Aunt Li immediately said, "That lady hasn't given birth yet. You don't have to do anything when you go there. Just eat well and drink well and keep the milk flowing for a month, and you'll get ten taels of silver. Such a job is hard to find even with a lantern. Do you really not want it?"
“…”
Qian bit her lip and began to waver again.
The next day, Aunt Li took Qian to the Taifu Mansion.
The two entered through the side door, and under the guidance of the servants, they passed through the heavy doors, walked along the corridor, and finally came to a quiet courtyard.
Inside the room, Yun Wantang took a sip of tea and spoke softly, "I heard your son is only a few months old. Why didn't you bring him with you?"
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