Chapter 408 It was her fault for having expectations.
The leader, his face dark, snapped, "All of you, shut up!"
Hu Feng was speechless at his two brothers' tendency to do silly things from time to time.
Ji Qingwu thought to himself, "Thank goodness there's one normal person here."
Hu Feng said, "Pregnancy takes ten months. Do you think a child can be born just because you want to? Do you think there's enough time?"
Ji Qingwu gritted her teeth; it was her mistake to have expectations of this bandit leader.
At this moment, Qi Peiyao started to make a fuss, and this time she really shed tears.
"I just don't want to use this village woman as my child's wet nurse. If you insist on choosing her, then I don't want this child either!"
Hu Lie and Hu Chen immediately went to coax her: "Go, go, go, let's chase her away now."
She cried and made a scene, and then threatened to hang herself. Qi Peiyao really did do that.
Hu Feng was at a loss for words, his head throbbing.
Ji Qingwu said slowly, "Actually, if Madam has enough breast milk, she doesn't need a wet nurse."
The voice was gentle, and it had a strangely comforting quality.
Qi Peiyao stopped making a fuss, quieted down, and looked at the person who had spoken.
She hesitated and said, "But I heard that the noble families in Lin'an all hire several wet nurses to take care of their children."
Qi Peiyao didn't want her child to drink the milk of a strange woman; the thought of it was unbearable. Therefore, she was very picky about finding a wet nurse, and she had to find one she liked.
Ji Qingwu had long noticed that Qi Peiyao was extremely interested in and admired the lives of the noble ladies in the capital.
Their clothing and appearance were modeled after those of women in Lin'an, and the same applied to raising children.
Ji Qingwu said, "Many children are also breastfed by their wives. It's just that they ask experienced wet nurses to take care of the babies at night so that the wives can get some sleep and rest. They don't necessarily have to breastfeed."
As Ji Qingwu expected, Qi Peiyao nodded after a moment's thought.
"That's fine too."
Qi Peiyao looked at the three men surrounding her and asked for their opinions.
Hu Lie nodded in agreement. As long as she was in a good mood, he would have a good life.
He immediately replied, "If Madam says it's good, then it's good."
Hu Chen also said, "I never cared about the child anyway, I'll listen to Yao Yao."
All eyes were on the eldest brother, Hu Feng, and Ji Qingwu also looked at him.
In this Black Wind Stronghold, the one who truly has the decision-making power is the leader.
Hu Feng frowned and said, "But what if Yao'er's milk supply is insufficient? She'll still need a wet nurse by her side."
Ji Qingwu replied, "I have a prescription here that can help Madam improve her health and ensure she has enough breast milk."
Qi Peiyao smiled and said, "You're very good. You can stay."
Ji Qingwu walked to Chunhua's side and said, "Madam, in Lin'an, respectable families, regardless of whether they need wet nurses or not, still need to prepare several, some for the first half of the night and some for the second half."
Qi Peiyao stared at Chunhua. This time, with Ji Qingwu by her side, Chunhua was not so scared and nervous, and her body stopped trembling.
"Then let her stay too."
Ji Qingwu said, "Madam, Chunhua is a first-time mother and has never taken care of a child before. Should we let her spend some time with the children and learn how to care for them? This way, she will have the experience to look after your children."
Qi Peiyao said, "What you said makes some sense." She pointed to the little bandit on the side and said, "Bring her child out as well and let her raise him with her for now."
Chunhua's eyes immediately welled up with tears. She was so relieved that she wouldn't be thrown into the back mountain and could bring the children to her side. She looked excitedly at the benefactor who had saved her once again.
Ji Qingwu gently patted the back of her hand, signaling her to stay calm.
The three brothers breathed a sigh of relief; the matter was finally settled.
Hu Feng said, "Alright, it's getting late, let's all leave."
Qi Peiyao stood up and beckoned to Ji Qingwu, saying, "You, come to my room to serve me."
Everyone looked surprised.
Since no woman had ever appeared in front of Qi Peiyao before, this was the first time she had specifically requested someone to serve her.
Hu Lie stepped forward and threatened, "Take good care of Madam! Otherwise, neither you nor your husband will survive, do you hear me?"
Hu Chen said, "Don't listen to your second brother's scare tactics. Yao Yao is beautiful and kind-hearted. This is the first time she has asked someone to serve her. You are lucky."
Hu Feng glanced at Ji Qingwu a few more times, but didn't see anything wrong, so he nodded in agreement.
Ji Qingwu bowed his head and agreed.
Compared to her hurried movements, her eyes held a calm composure.
Because she did it on purpose, firstly to help Chunhua and her son, and secondly to attract the lady's attention.
There's something strange about Black Wind Stronghold.
Only by being close to Qipeiyao can one learn more about this village.
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The fact that the Qipei Yao people have a separate house in the village shows how much they are favored.
This courtyard is not much different from those in Lin'an. Even the layout inside imitates that of a prominent family, with a flower hall and east and west side rooms.
When Ji Qingwu entered, he found that although Qi Peiyao's room was luxurious, it lacked... human warmth.
All the items and decorations were extremely neat and orderly, giving the impression that no one had ever lived there. It didn't seem like a place where a woman had lived for a long time, and it exuded a cold feeling.
After entering the room, Qi Peiyao lay down on the chaise lounge and chatted with her, asking, "What did you do in Lin'an before?"
Ji Qingwu lowered his head and replied, "I grow vegetables."
Qi Peiyao exclaimed in surprise, "A vegetable grower can also deliver babies?"
Ji Qingwu said, "I guess you could call it a hobby."
After a long silence, Qi Peiyao asked again, "Do you know of a clinic in Lin'an that caters to women?"
Ji Qingwu nodded and said, "I've heard of it."
Qi Peiyao said with longing, "I really want to experience it. I heard that there are people to take care of you from before to after childbirth."
She turned her gaze back and said helplessly, "But as you can see, I can't even decide who my wet nurse is now, and I can't even leave the village."
Ji Qingwu said, "But the heads of the family all care about you a lot."
Qi Peiyao chuckled and said, "This concern is also a burden. Do you know why I chose you?"
Ji Qingwu said, "Madam said it's because I know how to deliver babies and I look reliable."
Qi Peiyao shook her head and said, "No, look up at me."
Ji Qingwu looked up and met his gaze, asking, "Why did you choose me, Madam?"
Qi Peiyao said, "Because there is no fear in your eyes, you are different from them."
Ji Qingwu thought of Chunhua, who was about to be thrown into the back mountain because of her timidity, and said, "Madam chose me because I am brave."
Qi Peiyao looked her over again and said, "I just want to choose someone who won't hurt me and my child."
Ji Qingwu said, "How could that be?"
Qi Peiyao said, "How could I entrust my child to a woman who has been kidnapped? That would be like throwing a wolf into the tiger's den."
“They are men, they don’t understand how strong a mother can be.”
"And, ruthless."
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