Chapter 162 Solution, Dong Ning is pregnant
What a great trick of transplanting flowers and trees. Xi Qingtong did ask her for help, and now she is married to Song Yunhe, but the time has moved forward three months.
Qing Wu's beautiful pupils instantly dilated. She was stunned for a long time by Xiao Ji's words before she said, "But...but there are many flaws..."
But halfway through her words, her voice faded away.
The reason why a flaw is a flaw is because people are suspicious of it. If it is said by an important person, most people will turn a blind eye to it even if there is a flaw.
Who is the person of weight?
Xiao Ji is naturally the most important one. He is the one who married a wife, so people are naturally more willing to believe his words. Who can't tell who his wife is?
Who else has weight? That is naturally my father Xi Jianan. Xi Jianan is the head of the Xi family and the governor of a state. If he can also agree with this statement, plus what Xiao Ji said, then this matter is 50% to 60%.
As for the emperor, after what he said today, even if Xiao Yuancheng had some guesses in his mind, he would not say them out loud. If the people do not report, the officials will not investigate. The same is true. Xiao Ji is his son, and he will naturally choose whichever one his son likes.
As long as these three open their mouths, even if Madam Zheng and Xi Qingtong shout to the sky, others will only think that they are regretting it and going crazy.
Moreover, Mrs. Zheng did not dare to make a big fuss, after all, she relied on Xi Jianan.
"Father-in-law, I think he will help you, right?"
Qing Wu hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "I believe in my father."
The person she could trust most in the Xi family was her father. If her father was not still alive, she would have left the Xi family long ago.
Xiao Ji smiled, and there was no worry in his smile. Now he only needed Xi Jianan's cooperation, but Xiao Ji was very confident, because no matter who Xi Jianan favored, he had been in the officialdom for so long, he should know who to listen to.
"And... I thought of one more thing." Qingwu's eyes lit up slightly, and he paused deliberately to keep the other in suspense.
"What's up?"
"You mentioned the Royal Jade Disc. I also remembered that the Xi family also has a genealogy, and it hasn't been updated for more than ten years. My name and Xi Qingtong's name are not written on it yet."
Qingwu knew about this because of a casual chat. Ordinary families do not compile their family tree like the royal family does every ten years. Ordinary families have no fixed time for compiling their family tree. They also have to raise money, and they also focus on the male members of the family, so sometimes they compile it once every twenty or thirty years.
Twenty years ago, in order to gain a foothold in the Xi family as quickly as possible, Mrs. Zheng spent a sum of money to urge the compilation of the family tree when Xi Qingbai was one year old, and wrote both her own name and Xi Qingbai's name into it.
Later, the three main members of the Xi family were all maids, so they naturally didn't rush to compile the family tree. Then, when the youngest brother, Xi Qingfeng, was born, Madam Zheng naturally put the revision of the family tree on hold in order to suppress the concubine's arrogance...
Speaking of the jade disc, Qingwu also remembered this matter. Now they thought that this was simply God's help for them.
"Very good! When my father-in-law returns to the capital, we'll figure it out. We'll revise the family tree and assign you the position of eldest daughter. Then, we'll spread the news. Who can make waves this way?"
Hearing this, Qingwu's eyes gradually brightened, like the bright moon shining through the clouds.
The corners of her lips rose slightly, and she finally revealed a bright smile: "Your idea is indeed good." It is also the best solution for the current situation.
Seeing her smile, Xiao Ji's eyes also filled with smiles: "It was them, mother and daughter, who wronged you first. Now it's just to get everything back on track."
Madam is the eldest daughter. Xi Qingtong should return the title after impersonating Ci Xu for so many years.
"As for Song Yunhe..." Qing Wu had just begun to speak when Xiao Ji sneered and continued, "What would he dare to say? Would he be willing to offend his father-in-law or me for Xi Qingtong?"
"Although I don't hold an official position now, I can still prevent him from getting promoted."
How can a poor family whose parents have both passed away resist the powerful?
Qing Wu nodded gently. He had never felt a trace of pity for Madam Zheng, Xi Qingtong, or Song Yunhe.
She would always remember that rainy day, how Song Yunhe watched coldly, how Madam Zheng and Xi Qingtong shamelessly asked her to be exchanged... Now it was nothing but karma.
Xiao Ji Qingwu slept well all night, but Nanny Xia and Yuzhu were so excited and curious that they couldn't sleep for half the night, and of course there were also Madam Zheng and Xi Qingtong.
Madam Zheng was worried, while Xi Qingtong was worried about the little maid in front of her.
The little maid in front of her was Cui'er, the little maid who lived in the same room with Dong Ning. Although Dong Ning tried her best to hide it, she could escape the eyes of others but not Cui'er.
Combining Dong Ning's many suspicious behaviors and Cui'er's observations, Cui'er finally became sure of herself and found an opportunity to report it to Xi Qingtong.
"You mean... Dong Ning, the maid who does odd jobs in the backyard, has been retching these past two days and is suspected of being pregnant?" Xi Qingtong frowned.
It was not uncommon for maids and servants in wealthy families to get married, but those were arranged by their masters, and they were not allowed to have affairs behind their masters' backs.
Xi Qingtong was removing her makeup. Upon hearing this, she turned around, a cold glint in her eyes: "Are you sure?"
Cui'er knelt on the ground, her voice trembling, "I saw it with my own eyes. Dong Ning has been retching every morning these past few days, and she also secretly hid sour plums... and..." She lowered her voice, "A few nights ago, when I got up to go to the bathroom, I saw her coming back from the study..."
study!
Xi Qingtong instantly thought of Song Yunhe, and her hands on the dressing table clenched instantly. However, she did not immediately push the matter onto Song Yunhe. Instead, she said coldly, "Go, call Dong Ning to me."
Cui'er obeyed the order and left. As soon as she left, Jinzhu asked anxiously, "Whose child is this? Do you want me to call the young master over as well?"
Jinzhu was naturally angry. The maidservants who served in the first room of the house were always promoted from the mistress's personal maids. How could a maidservant who did odd jobs get there first?
"That little bitch actually dared to crawl onto my husband's..."
Before she could finish her words, Xi Qingtong slapped her in the face. She slammed the table and said, "Enough! This child is not yours!"
The two maids raised their heads and were about to ask their master how she knew this when they met her cold eyes. A smile slowly rose at the corner of her lips. She looked at the two maids and said, "Shh, stop disturbing my lord while he is reading. This Dong Ning's child is my servant's. She conceived him through adultery with him."
The two maids exchanged a glance, as if understanding something, and then Xi Qingtong turned around and continued combing her hair in front of the mirror. The beauty in the mirror opened her red lips slightly and said, "Go get a bowl of safflower soup, something thicker."
Xi Qingtong naturally knew that the child might be Song Yunhe's, but since he didn't mention it openly and didn't get her permission, don't blame her for being cruel.
The firstborn must come out of her belly.
A gust of summer breeze blew in, which was hot, but it brought relief to the two little maids who were immersed in the cold.
When Cui Er went to call Dong Ning, her fingers twisted the corners of her clothes unconsciously, and her eyes were wandering: "Sister Dong Ning, the Madam wants you to come over."
Dong Ning was washing clothes when she paused with the mallet in her hand. She looked up at Cui'er's shimmering expression, alarm bells blaring in her heart: "Why would Madam call me so suddenly?"
"This...how would I know..." Cui'er avoided her gaze and her voice became smaller and smaller.
Dong Ning's heart sank. She slowly stood up, wiped her wet hands on her apron, and subconsciously protected her lower abdomen. Then she noticed Cui'er's eyes were also on her abdomen... Dong Ning suddenly understood something.
The lady discovered it, it must be the person in front of her who told the secret.
"What did you say to the Madam?" Dong Ning asked harshly. She stared at Cui'er, not understanding why Cui'er, who lived in the same room with her, wanted to report her.
After being scolded by her, Cui Er, who was originally feeling guilty, now felt justified. "You know what you did, and I don't want you to get me into trouble!"
The Song family only had two maids who did menial work, and they came in together. Sooner or later, Dong Ning's affairs would be exposed. If the lady found out, she might kick them both out in anger.
Now she is telling the truth first, just to protect herself.
Cui'er had never thought that Dong Ning would be taken as a concubine by her husband. Dong Ning had been to the study many times, and her status as a maid had not even been confirmed, so how could she be promoted to a concubine?
It’s a pity that Cui’er understood this truth, but Dong Ning didn’t. Maybe this is the confusion of the people involved.
"Hmph, go if you want, I'm not afraid!" Dong Ning pretended to be calm and immediately walked towards the front yard, but she was already thinking in her mind that she already had a child, and this child would be her bargaining chip to turn things around.
No matter how arrogant the lady is, would she dare to touch her husband's offspring?
But when she stepped into the room and met Xi Qingtong's half-smile, a chill instantly ran up her spine from the soles of her feet.
"Madam..." Dong Ning had just opened her mouth when Jinzhu and Yinzhu had already held her on the left and right.
Xi Qingtong stirred the medicine in the bowl slowly and methodically. The reddish-brown liquid created dangerous ripples in the bowl. "I heard... you're pregnant?"
Dong Ning's face turned pale as she struggled to shout, "Madam, please understand! I am innocent! I did nothing. Madam, please don't listen to other people's nonsense!"
"Oh? Not pregnant?"
Xi Qingtong smiled, picked up the bowl of safflower soup and walked in front of Dong Ning, "Okay, I happen to have a bowl of safflower soup here. It's very good for women. It regulates menstruation and blood circulation, and improves cold hands and feet. You are responsible for the laundry at home, and drink it to nourish your body."
Safflower soup does have the effects that Xi Qingtong mentioned, and it can regulate the body, but pregnant women should avoid using it as it can easily cause miscarriage.
When Dong Ning heard that this was safflower soup, her legs softened immediately and she hastily refused, "No, no, how can this servant be worthy of drinking such a tonic?"
If Xi Qingtong had doubts about Dong Ning's pregnancy before, it was now certain.
"Haha, this is a reward." Xi Qingtong chuckled and handed the medicine bowl to Dong Ning's lips. The meaning was self-evident.
Dong Ning burst into tears. "Madam, please spare me! I know I was wrong! This child... this child is your own flesh and blood!"
Xi Qingtong's smile cooled. She grasped Dong Ning's chin with one hand, digging her nails into her flesh. "What nonsense are you talking about? How could a gentleman like you be interested in a lowly servant like you? I'm afraid you've been having an affair with a servant, and you dare to wear this on your gentleman's head?"
Dong Ning widened her eyes in horror, finally realizing the seriousness of the matter.
She pried open Dong Ning's mouth, and Dong Ning shook her head desperately. Most of the medicine spilled and splashed on her clothes, like a pool of glaring blood.
"Hold her down!" Xi Qingtong said sternly. Although Jinzhu and Yinzhu were a little scared, they still obeyed the order. Even Cui'er, who followed behind, stretched out her trembling hand and held Dong Ning down to show her loyalty.
Dong Ning couldn't move and could only shout loudly. Only by shouting could she attract the attention of Song Yunhe in the study and get his protection. But with her mouth wide open, she was forced to drink the safflower soup.
"My dear! Hiccup, my dear!"
"Cover her mouth!"
Xi Qingtong was relentless, finishing one bowl and then returning to the table with another. She had dug up the safflower from the storeroom and hastily boiled it in the teapot. She was afraid one bowl wouldn't be enough, so she gave Dong Ning two.
The moment Xi Qingtong touched the second bowl of medicine, Dong Ning suddenly broke free from her restraints and screamed with all her might: "My dear, save me——!"
A shrill cry pierced through the door, piercing the silence of the courtyard. Xi Qingtong's hand trembled, nearly knocking over the medicine bowl. Her face paled for a moment, but a fierce expression quickly returned.
"Hold her down!" Xi Qingtong ordered through gritted teeth, her voice trembling. "Quick!"
Jinzhu and Yinzhu scrambled to restrain Dong Ning again. Xi Qingtong grabbed Dong Ning's chin, a mad glint in his eyes. "Do you think shouting will help? I just gave you two bowls of tonic, what's wrong with that?"
Dong Ning struggled desperately, tears blurring her vision. She seemed to be able to feel something strange in her abdomen, but she still stared towards the door without giving up.
"Drink it!" Xi Qingtong shouted fiercely, pouring the second bowl of medicine into Dong Ning's mouth. "Drink it all!"
How could she not hate him? Few women could accept that their husbands were with someone else, especially a proud person like Xi Qingtong. She came from a noble family, was young and beautiful, and Song Yunhe had clearly been infatuated with her for many years, so why did he still do this!
Xiao Ji was reinstated as the prince, and Qing Wu returned to the palace. It took a lot for Xi Qingtong to accept such news. It took a lot for her to remain so calm. Tears welled up in her eyes.
She has clearly tried very hard to accept the current situation, so why would someone come to disrupt her peace?
She was tired of suppressing the fear, regret, resentment and other emotions in her heart. Why did this little maid still want to provoke her?
Xi Qingtong knew that she couldn't blame Song Yunhe now, so she could only vent her anger on Dong Ning.
The medicine juice flowed from the corners of Dong Ning's mouth, mixed with tears and dripped onto the ground. At this critical moment, footsteps finally appeared outside the door.
"Stop!" Song Yunhe stood at the door with a grim face, looking at the scene inside - his wife had a ferocious look on her face, and the little maid he planned to send away was being trapped, with tears streaming down her face and large red marks on her chest.
"What are you doing?!" Song Yunhe roared.
His appearance startled everyone in the room. Jin Zhu, Yin Zhu, and the others subconsciously loosened their grip. Dong Ning seized the opportunity to break free, fell at Song Yunhe's feet, and clutched his clothes tightly, "My dear, save our child!"
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