Quick wear: cannon fodder is a bit strong

“I can’t even eat in peace…”

Nan Xi picked up a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus cheese and took a bite—hmm, so delicious! With the original owner's memories, this crispy and sweet taste was clearly Aunt Xu's craftsmanship.

Nan Xi's face showed no emotion: "Everyone go away, no one needs to be served"!

Everyone was a little surprised when they heard this, especially Dongmei.

——Why didn't the young lady punish Aunt Xu? Did she not believe her? But seeing that Nan Xi was angry, she didn't dare to say anything more. She just glared at Aunt Xu with hatred.

Aunt Xu didn't argue—the young lady should have figured out she made it, so that was good. Although the young lady didn't speak up to clear her name, she didn't punish her, did she?

After everyone left with their different expressions, Nan Xi breathed a sigh of relief, picked up her chopsticks, and began to eat heartily. Honestly, she didn't like being stared at by so many eyes while she was eating; it really affected her appetite.

Well, this "pickled duck" is soft, tender, and fragrant. I don't know what seasonings are used or how much time it took to make it. The ancient nobles really "never tire of fine food and never tire of delicate meat." She has finally seen it.

This "crystal goose feet" tastes salty and fragrant, and is chewy and elastic... How was this sturgeon processed? It has no bones at all and has a pine aroma.

Nan Xi was like a mouse in a rice jar, her chopsticks constantly extending and retracting as she ate with immense joy. By the time she realized what was happening, most of the food on the table had already disappeared.

Nan Xi still felt a little unsatisfied.

The original owner used to love swordplay and had a big appetite. But she's been acting like a lady these past two years, and her health hasn't been great lately. She's been eating less and her appetite has decreased. Don't overeat.

Once her ability level is improved, she should be able to eat more - Nan Xi touched her stomach and found motivation to quickly improve her ability level.

She discovered when she was repairing her body just now that after she came here, her ability level had dropped to level two. Only her mental power was a little stronger, but not much.

After dinner, Dongmei was called to clean up. Having not received a clear response, she was a little anxious and didn't dare to say much, not even noticing the empty table.

After she finished cleaning up and was about to leave, Nan Xi stopped her.

"What are your orders, Miss?"

Dongmei's voice was a little guilty: "I didn't lie just now. I heard in the mansion before that many of the meals that Aunt Xu prepared for the young lady were made by Chef Zhang."

"Miss, you don't know? Madam Xu and Chef Zhang are in-laws, and they are in collusion with each other all day long. Miss, you have to be careful."

Nan Xi thought to herself: "What's the point of being on guard? The one I should be most wary of is you."

But he said: "I believe you..."

"But Aunt Xu is my wet nurse after all. If I am too harsh on her, people will inevitably gossip about me."

Seeing Dongmei's expression of disapproval, Nan Xi said again: "I think that Aunt Xu is old, so I plan to send her out of the house tomorrow to prevent her from always displeasing my husband."

Dongmei was delighted when she heard this: "Miss, you are absolutely right. This old bitch doesn't even care about her son-in-law. In my opinion, she should have been sent away long ago."

I was so proud for a moment that I even used the term "I".

Nan Xi snorted in her heart, pretending not to notice, and continued: "I asked you to stay for another reason."

——"Dongmei, how many years have you been with me?"

"To answer my lady, I have been with you since I was five years old, and I have been serving you for thirteen years now."

After Dongmei finished speaking, her heart suddenly tightened: Could it be that the young lady noticed something and wanted to punish her?

Haha, thirteen years, it takes to raise a dog like this - Nan Xi felt sorry for the original owner in her heart.

Although the original owner had a somewhat flamboyant personality, he was nice to the people around him, rarely beating or scolding them, and was quite generous when helping them.

Dongmei, Chuntao, and Qiutong were all born into a family, and since they had been with the original owner since childhood, their treatment was even better. It could be said that their clothing, food, housing, and transportation were all very well-preserved, almost like those of a young lady.

And this personal maid who was the most favored by the original owner harmed her master just for the status of concubine which she had not yet obtained.

Although she was not mentioned in the original owner's mission, Nan Xi hated people who backstabbed her the most.

Dongmei must die.

Nan Xi said: "Yes, you are all of marriageable age now. As your master, I can't keep delaying you. I have to find a home for you all."

"Today I just want to ask you, do you have someone you like?"

"If you have any questions, please tell me and I'll take care of it for you. But don't blame me after you point fingers at someone..."

Dongmei's face suddenly turned pale: "Miss, please understand!"

"No, I am still young and don't want to get married. I just want to stay by your side and serve you. Please don't drive me out"... She wants to be her brother-in-law's concubine and share a husband with the young lady - is this something she can say?

Dongmei hated the thought that Nan Xi might be betrothed to a steward, a servant, or even a lowly man like a groom, and her voice trembled.

"Don't be afraid, I can't bear to give you to anyone easily, so shouldn't I ask your opinion first?"

Nan Xi seemed to see Dongmei's worry, and then sighed: "Since you don't have anyone you like, I would like to arrange a place for you, but I'm afraid I'll let you down."

“What…where…?”

Dongmei's heart suddenly started beating wildly.

"You also know that ever since I married your uncle, I haven't been able to conceive a child..." Nan Xi said slowly:

"I originally thought there was no need to rush. I've only been married for two years, so I'll always have a child. But..." Nan Xi's voice was a little helpless: "The master hasn't stayed in my room at all recently. How can I give birth to a firstborn son?"!

"Miss...Miss, don't worry. As long as you listen to Doctor Li, take the medicine well and take care of your body, you will have a legitimate son sooner or later."

Chunmei offered dry words of comfort, but she couldn't stop wondering why the young lady had suddenly brought this up. Was she asking for her help in getting the son-in-law to her room? Or was she hoping to "borrow a surrogate mother" for a child?

Humph, wishful thinking! Even if she is willing to bear children for the master, she will only bear children for herself. Why should Nan Xi get the advantage?

Even if Nan Xi is her master, it won’t work!

"But I can't wait any longer..." Nan Xi's voice was dark and suddenly filled with resentment:

"You also know that now the vixen Concubine Min seduces the master to go to her every day. Now even the eldest daughter of the concubine in the mansion came out of her belly. If it continues like this, how long will it take for the eldest son of the concubine to be born?"

"Where will we have a place to stay in this mansion from now on?"

This is indeed the original plot. About half a year after this incident, Min Rouer became pregnant with Zhao Hong, the eldest son of the Zhao family. However, by the time the child was born, Zhao Hong had already become the "firstborn son" of the Zhao family.

Nan Xi's tone suddenly changed, with a hint of temptation: "Dongmei, we have a master-servant friendship since childhood, and I trust you the most. If I must have a son, I would rather he be born from your belly. Are you willing to help me...?"

Dongmei was ecstatic when she heard this. She wanted to say that she was willing, very willing. Is there such a good thing?

But at least she had not completely lost her mind. There was a hint of timidity on her face, and she was still making excuses: "Miss, this is not possible. I... I just want to serve you well, and I don't want to get married so early."

"Why don't you want to get married?!" Nan Xi's face turned serious and she began to put pressure on him again: "The master is a handsome man and he is of the right age. It won't be a grievance for you to serve him."

Seeing Dongmei's expression soften, she continued, "But after all, you were born a slave, so you will be a concubine first. If you give birth to a daughter, I will let you be a proper concubine to the master."

"If you give birth to the eldest son, I will promote you to be a concubine, how about that?"

Dongmei was ecstatic when she heard the word "noble concubine" - doesn't that mean she is even better than Aunt Min?

Humph! Aunt Min just gave birth to a girl, and yet she's being praised by everyone in the mansion. If she had given birth to a son first, she'd be the most honored woman in the mansion.

As for the young lady...she knew about the medicine...she would not give the young lady the chance to adopt her son.

——I can only apologize to the young lady...Who told her not to bring up this matter earlier? If she had told her to be a concubine to her uncle earlier, she wouldn't have to do this for Aunt Min.

"I, your servant, will follow your instructions, young lady," Dongmei replied shyly, lowering her head to hide the complicated expression on her face.

"Okay, I'll make arrangements for this matter. You can go down first. Let Aunt Xu come in."