I was a queen in ancient times, no, a maid!

Lu Zhaowen didn't have such thoughts. His family just got a beautiful bride a few days ago. It was his wife Zhao Rulan who took the initiative to marry her from outside.

Her name is Mei Niang, and she is even more romantic than Song Yuwei.

Lu Zhaoben was not a lustful person, and he often forgot about the beautiful concubines, Xianglian and Sujuan, that Zhao Rulan sent to him, and could not even remember the existence of such two people.

But he could never forget Mei Niang.

He was no longer as affectionate towards Song Yuwei as before.

When Lu Zhaowen heard that she was pregnant, he didn't feel happy. Instead, he felt that there were a lot of troubles.

"Didn't I tell you to remember to take the contraceptive pills? Why did you forget to do so this time?"

"You are too anxious. It's night time, and I was already tired. I forgot about it when I woke up in the morning. Lu Lang, you and I both have two children. With the one in my belly, we have three children now. I gave birth to children for you, and I gave everything for you. Lu Lang, you can't let me down."

Every time he heard Song Yuwei say such things, Lu Zhaowen felt a little annoyed.

But after all, we have been feeling this for so many years.

Lu Zhaowen could only coax her.

"I won't let you down. I'm just busy with official duties these days. You're overthinking it."

"Yuwei, let's not have this child for now. When you marry into the Lu family in the future, we will have plenty of opportunities to have another child."

When Song Yuwei heard Lu Lang, who loved her so much, say this, she immediately became a little irritated.

"Lu Lang, you have always loved me and you like children so much, how could you bear to take away the baby in my belly this time?"

Listening to her pleading voice, which looked pitiful and innocent, Lu Zhaowen also softened his heart.

"Yuwei, listen to me. If you get rid of this child, I will give you some compensation. I also promise you that as long as Zhao gives birth to a child, I will take you into the Marquis' Mansion. You have indeed been wronged over the years."

"With your words, I can feel at ease."

"Then I'll listen to you, my dear. I feel sorry for my child."

Lu Zhaowen was called to see his daughter, but his daughter didn't see him. It was getting late, so he didn't dare to stay any longer.

He left some silver and money and left.

He did not forget to tell the servant beside him: "Send the money in my study and the deed of a shop under my name to the Song family."

"Second Master, all the money you have saved over the years has been given to the Song family. In the past two years, you gave it to two shops. The shops have all been sold by the Song family. Will you give it back?"

Lu Zhaowen, who was in love, said: "She raised two children for me. Compared with Zhao's life, it is pitiful for her to have only an old nanny by her side. She only has me to rely on, and we will be a family in the future."

Changshun didn't dare to say much after hearing this, he was just a servant after all.

However, he always felt that this Song was not as weak a girl as she appeared to be.

After Lu Zhaowen's carriage left, the old nanny who was taking care of Song Yuwei's family of three immediately came up to Song Yuwei.

"Madam, the master has left."

Song Yuwei sat on a chair, eating some hawthorn slices in her hand.

"He doesn't necessarily want to give me the chance to marry into the Lu family. I gave birth to two children for him, but I can only stay outside as a concubine? It's impossible."

"So the lady doesn't plan to have an abortion?"

When Changshun left, he stuffed two taels of silver into the old maid's pocket and asked her to get some abortion pills.

"Who said she had an abortion? Go outside and buy me a roast chicken. Sun Sanniang's roast chicken is the most delicious. Buy two today and give one to Tao'er."

The old woman agreed, and when she turned around and left, she curled her lips.

In front of the master, she said that she liked her daughter and loved her the most, but in private, she liked Xiaolang the most. Unfortunately, Xiaolang was a naughty boy and not as well-behaved and obedient as her daughter. It's a pity that her daughter got her legs frozen last year and now she can't walk properly.

The old nanny was bought by Lu Zhaowen, and the indenture was in Song Yuwei's hands.

Song Yuwei was not nice to the old woman either. She exploited her like a slave and made her do all the housework, including taking care of the children. If she didn't do a good job, she would scold her.

The only one in this family who can give her warmth is her sister.

Therefore, the nanny would love the younger sister more in private.

***

Cheng Yu went out today and went with the broker to look at the shop.

From mid-February to early March, he had visited three houses, and Cheng Yu was relatively satisfied with what he saw today.

She planned to go back this time, so she told her mistress and decided to book the shop if nothing unexpected happened.

After giving the broker a tip, Cheng Yu parted ways with him. Cheng Yu was talking to Zhu'er as they were about to go back to Lu's house. Zhu'er said she wanted to eat the roast chicken from Sun Sanniang's house.

The two of them went shopping together.

There happened to be an old woman standing in front of me. She bought two roast chickens and said swearingly:

This is the money for an abortion. I didn't have an abortion but bought a roast chicken instead. If my boss finds out, he will definitely be angry.

Not only does Cheng Yu have good ears, but his eyes are also very useful.

She recognized who this person was at a glance.

The old maid who served Lu Zhaowen's mistress.

Zhu'er paid the money, took a roast chicken wrapped in oil paper, turned to look at Cheng Yu, and saw her staring into the distance.

"Yu'er, what are you looking at?"

"Nothing, let's hurry back, I still need to talk to the lady about the situation of the shop."

"Okay, I've bought it. We'll share it when we get back. One chicken leg each. Let me tell you, Yu'er, the roast chicken from Sun Sanniang's house is famous for its delicious taste."

Cheng Yu had no intention of listening to Zhu'er's words.

All she could think about was what the old maid had just said. If what she said was true, it would be too cruel to her wife.

Lu Zhaowen is such a bastard, a total scumbag.

After returning to the Orchid Garden, Cheng Yu was reluctant to go to the lady, but Ding Xiang happened to call her.

With a smile on his face, he said, "I just discovered that your brother brought you a package. I found it today when I was checking my wife's belongings. I don't know who forgot to give it to you."

"I'll give it to you."

After Dingxiang finished speaking, she saw that there was no smile on her face.

"What's wrong? Aren't you happy to see what your brother gave you?"

"No, Sister Ding Xiang, I..." Cheng Yu hesitated and said softly, "Today I ran into the old maid of the Second Master's mistress. She said that the mistress is pregnant again, but I don't know how pregnant she is."

"This is a punishment from God," Ding Xiang cursed.

"Don't tell the Madam about this for now. She is about to give birth and cannot tolerate any provocation. Let's not talk about this for now, and pretend you know nothing. By the way, how is the search for a pastry shop going?"

"I've found a pastry shop. According to what the lady said, it's in a good location and has two floors."

Of course the price is also high.

The rent is fifty strings of coins a year. If you buy it, the price will be between two thousand and three thousand strings of coins. There has been no price reduction yet, so it is uncertain for the time being.

"Money is not a problem. The lady just wants to buy some properties for the prince in Kyoto. These properties cannot be coveted by people in the palace. The lady said that you are always calm and steady, so these properties outside will be left to you to manage for the time being."

Cheng Yu was surprised, "Why not Sister Ding Xiang?"

Ding Xiang laughed and said, "You are stupid. I have to serve the mistress personally. Now there is a little master coming. How can I have time to go out? You are different. You are in charge of the kitchen, so it is normal for you to go out often."