Chapter 419 Pingping's visit
The day after they returned home, Ye Mingzhu received two letters.
One letter was from Ruan Linlin. Their Sweetheart Shop was doing very well, and Aunt Mo suggested that they open another branch.
The other letter was from Jiang Yue. She first told them that she had prepared some things for them, then mentioned that the prefect's son was engaged to a noble lady in the capital, and that the steward Jiang had gone to deliver a gift. She also said that Jian Pingping would return to Pinggu Town soon, and the things she had prepared were for Jian Pingping to bring back.
Ye Mingzhu's head was full of questions. Zheng Yuang was engaged, Jian Pingping was coming back, and their marriage was dissolved?
She thought about it for a while but couldn't figure it out, so she decided to wait for Jian Pingping to come back and ask for details. Anyway, she would definitely come to give her something.
She first replied to Ruan Linlin's letter, asking them to choose a site in the county town first, and she would go there after a while.
Calculating the time, Sweetheart Shop has not been open for long. She feels that it is not sensible to open a branch so soon, but she has already handed Sweetheart Shop over to Ruan Linlin and Aunt Mo, so she will not interfere too much.
After finishing writing the letter, she asked Yunniang to pack some supplements, took some drawings, and went to visit Lin Dong's family next door.
Lin Dongjia was very happy to see her, but the two did not talk for long.
Because Lin Dongjia yawned from time to time, she tactfully stood up and said goodbye. Lin Dongjia wanted to talk to her more, but was persuaded by the wet nurse, who said that the bird's nest was ready and it was time for her to eat it.
Lin Dongjia touched her belly and said helplessly: "For you, mother really suffered."
"Miss, Madam Jiang is still here." The nurse was somewhat helpless. "Miss, take your time to eat the bird's nest. When you're done, let Hongye help you walk for a while. I'll go see Madam Jiang off and be back soon."
Lin Dongjia stood up, and the nurse immediately walked over to support her: "Miss, be careful."
"Nurse, I'm not that weak." Lin Dongjia could only sit back down. She looked at Ye Mingzhu and said, "Mingzhu, have you drawn any pictures recently? I can't go out recently. Please send the pictures to Linglong Pavilion when you finish them."
Ye Mingzhu looked at the nanny's worried expression and did not take out the drawn picture.
"Don't worry, Sister Lin. I will definitely not delay the business of the shop. I will take the drawings back tomorrow."
When the nurse sent Ye Mingzhu away, her eyes were filled with worry: "Mrs. Jiang, don't blame me. It's really because my wife is too weak. Doctor Zhou said that she should rest more and recuperate."
Ye Mingzhu frowned: "Sister Lin is so weak, what will happen when she gives birth?"
This is what the wet nurse is most worried about. She has asked Doctor Zhou privately many times and discussed several countermeasures with wet nurse Wen, hoping to ensure a safe delivery for Lin Dongjia.
"But if we don't protect the fetus this way, the young lady's child will never reach full term." The wet nurse was very worried.
During this period, except for Mrs. Lin, everyone else in the mansion was reminded countless times by Jiang Hanyu that they should not let Mrs. Lin worry about anything. As long as Mrs. Lin gave birth to the child smoothly, everyone in the mansion would be rewarded with a year's monthly allowance.
But if someone's negligence caused an accident to the Lin family, the whole family would be sold out.
The wet nurse looked after Lin Dongjia as if he were her own eye, and now she wanted to stare at Lin Dongjia even though she couldn't sleep.
After all, Ye Mingzhu had never given birth, so she didn't ask too many details. She could only comfort the wet nurse, saying that Mrs. Lin was a lucky person and that the baby in her belly would definitely be fine.
"I hope it's the same as what Mrs. Jiang said." The wet nurse clasped her hands together and thanked Ye Mingzhu, then implicitly expressed her meaning, which was that she hoped Ye Mingzhu would come to accompany Mr. Lin occasionally and just talk about some interesting things, not about what happened in the shop.
"Don't be offended, Madam Jiang. I'm really worried about my young lady."
Isn't it just to chat with Lin Dongjia? Considering that Lin Dongjia treats her well, this request can still be fulfilled.
Ye Mingzhu nodded: "I will come to see Sister Lin every three to five days from now on."
The wet nurse immediately bowed to Ye Mingzhu with gratitude, and asked the maid to bring a thank-you gift to Ye Mingzhu.
Ye Mingzhu waved her hand to refuse, and the nurse smiled and said, "These are all orders from the young lady, Madam Jiang, you don't have to be polite."
The nanny wanted to send her back, but Ye Mingzhu quickly stopped her: "Good nanny, my house is next door, there is no need to send me back, I can go back by myself."
The nurse was worried and called a maid over: "Then let Luye help Madam Jiang take the things back."
Lu Ye immediately stepped forward to take the things and stood behind Ye Mingzhu. Ye Mingzhu had no choice but to smile and thank her for her kindness.
When Ye Mingzhu walked to the door, she happened to meet Doctor Zhou. Considering the maid behind her, she just politely called him Doctor Zhou.
Doctor Zhou smiled and asked, "You're all back? Why didn't you stay longer?"
Ye Mingzhu lowered her head and replied, "We came back after all the family matters were settled."
Doctor Zhou understood that this meant Jiang Hongyu was fine. He nodded and let her go.
After returning home, Ye Mingzhu asked Yunniang to take the things from Luye's hand, gave Luye some money as a reward, and let her go back.
Yunniang put the stewed bird's nest on the table and stepped back.
Ye Mingzhu yawned and felt a little sleepy. Although she didn't do anything during the past few days on the island, she was nervous. Now that she was finally back, she wanted to sleep more to recuperate.
She picked up the bird's nest and drank it in one gulp, then went back to the house to sleep.
In the following days, he lived an unprecedentedly comfortable life. Every day, apart from eating and drinking, he painted, and occasionally went to accompany Lin Dongjia.
If there is any shortcoming, it is that Jiang Hongyu has never come back. Ye Lang did come to deliver letters twice, saying that the island is busy with affairs and he will come back after he is done with the work.
She originally wanted to find out when Ye Lang would be done with his work, but he didn't know anything about it. Ye Mingzhu guessed that he couldn't tell her, so she didn't ask any more questions. She packed some clothes and food for Ye Lang to take over.
Uncle Yan is not at home during this period, so Aunt Qing also stays at the Jiang family to accompany Ye Mingzhu.
Occasionally, when Ye Mingzhu went to the Lin family next door, Aunt Qing followed her. Later, Doctor Zhou hinted that Aunt Lin's baby showed signs of premature birth, so Ye Mingzhu stopped going.
As the weather was getting warmer, some people started wearing spring clothes, and Jian Pingping came back.
In the morning, just after the Jiang family had finished breakfast, Yunniang said that a girl named Jian came to their house.
Ye Mingzhu's eyes were full of surprise: "It's been so long, I thought she wouldn't come, please come in."
Jian Pingping had already walked to the flower hall. Hearing this, she smiled lightly and said, "No need to invite me. I've already come in."
"I received a letter from my aunt some time ago. I heard that you were coming, but I waited and waited. I didn't expect it would take you so long to arrive." Ye Mingzhu complained, but her eyes were full of surprise at seeing her good friend.
Jian Pingping's face flushed: "Something delayed me on the way."
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