Soft and crispy waist

Yinlin Courtyard is the first courtyard in the inner courtyard after passing through the Chuihua Gate. It is not very big, with only one main house, two ear rooms, two side rooms on each side, and a row of back rooms in the backyard. There are not as many flowers and trees in the courtyard as in other courtyards, only one big banyan tree.

But even so, Xia Zheng was already very satisfied.

Although the yard is small, it was something she would never have had in the past.

Moreover, although this courtyard is in the inner courtyard, it is only separated from Gu Yizi's Shuseki Residence by a corridor, so it is convenient for travel. If something happens, the noise can be heard over there. Therefore, it is not easy for Tao Yurong to reach out.

Of course, she also understood that Tao Yurong would not just let it go.

It has just begun.

Lying on the soft bed, Xia Zheng placed her hand on her lower abdomen, feeling nothing at all.

There is actually a life in it.

What a coincidence.

If she wasn't pregnant, she would have been doomed today, and ruining her wedding dress would be extremely unlucky.

"Are you trying your best to protect me?" Xia Zheng asked softly. There was no answer. She couldn't help laughing at herself for being stupid, but something had quietly changed in her heart.

Xia Zheng fell asleep quickly in a soft bed due to extreme fatigue.

She opened her eyes in a daze after hearing a noisy sound, and looked out through the slightly opened window. She saw a group of maids coming into her room under the command of the old woman.

As she propped herself up with her hands, the inner door was pushed open and Aunt Zhao walked in happily.

"Auntie is awake. That's perfect. You all can come in and see her."

At the call of Madam Zhao, people from outside came in one after another and stood in three rows.

The appearance of one of them startled Xia Zheng.

Winter forest!

"My aunt is pregnant and needs someone to take care of her, so the young lady has sent these people. This is Donglin, who came into the mansion with my aunt, and I recognize her. The young lady said that having a familiar aunt would make her feel more at ease, so she sent someone to ask Madam Wei for her. This is Shuangjiang, who was originally a second-class maid in the young lady's courtyard and is very efficient."

Nanny Zhao pointed at two people and introduced them to Xia Zheng. The two of them bowed and greeted each other as soon as she finished speaking.

Xia Zheng was so flustered that she was at a loss as to what to do. Finally, she imitated her master and said hurriedly, "No need to be so polite. Stand up...stand up."

Madam Zhao observed her every move and calmly reached back to continue, "These are the second-class maids serving outside the house. These are the rough servants. Madam Du is the manager. Of course, the courtyard is under the control of Madam Auntie. If Madam Auntie wants to change the manager, that's fine."

"Whatever the young lady gives must be good. I will listen to her in everything."

"As long as Auntie thinks it's okay, it's fine. Auntie, it's not suitable for you to get out of bed and walk around now. Just tell the people below if you have anything to say. I will go back to Fanghuayuan to report."

Xia Zheng took out a small string of copper coins from her sleeve and handed it over. "Thank you for your hard work, Madam."

Shuangjiang, who was closer to Xia Zheng, was about to go forward to take it, but Donglin on the other side rushed to the bed first, took the copper coin and handed it to Zhao Ma on behalf of Xia Zheng.

Nanny Zhao took the copper coins and led everyone of the second rank and below out, leaving only Donglin and Shuangjiang.

Donglin was a man who kept an eye on everything. He immediately wrung out a handkerchief from the basin and handed it to Xia Zheng. "Auntie, wipe your face and wake up."

"Sister Donglin, please don't embarrass me. You are older than me and we entered the mansion together. How can I ask you to serve me?" Xia Zheng was very anxious and looked like she had no idea how to deal with this situation.

"You are the master, and I am the servant. I should serve you. Besides, although we entered the mansion together, I felt that you were special from the moment I saw you. Look, you are the only one among the four, and you are pregnant. I was so happy to serve you that I didn't sleep last night. If you say that, it means you despise me."

"Of course not! I'm so happy to see you. Besides the young mistress, I only recognize a few of us in this mansion. But I didn't expect you to be here. I thought you and Qiuying went back to the mansion together. If you're here, then is Qiuying still here? How come I haven't seen her?"

Xia Zheng stared at Dong Lin with wide eyes and full of curiosity, not missing a beat and catching the guilty look in her eyes when she quickly looked away.

It seems that her guess was right, Donglin knew about it.

There was even some involvement. After all, Donglin was sent away first. Maybe it was because they saw that Donglin was stable. Otherwise, no matter how stupid Qiuying was, she would not be caught without any preparation and would not resist until the last moment.

Donglin had long since surrendered to Tao Yurong. Although it was unclear how she surrendered, Tao Yurong sent her here to monitor her.

"I am not as well-connected as Qiuying. I was not able to find her and was taken to Concubine Wei. It was only thanks to you that I was able to escape from this dire situation."

"I see. From now on, I'll have to rely more on Sister Donglin." Xia Zheng reached out and held Donglin's hand. Her frail face looked very sincere, like a poor kitten that had finally grasped a bit of familiarity and naturally leaned on her.

"Aunt, you can just call me Donglin from now on. Don't break the rules." She said the rules, but the moment she lowered her head, her eyes were full of contempt and complacency, and the original resentment and anger in her heart weakened a lot.

After all, she was born in a humble family and had no vision even as a concubine. It was very easy to manipulate her.

As long as it succeeds, this position will be hers.

"Auntie, you must be hungry. I'll go get breakfast delivered."

Donglin immediately ran out as planned, while Shuangjiang still stood there, with his head down and no words.

Xia Zheng looked like she didn't know how to get along with strangers, and just sat quietly on the bed.

She remained like this for the next few days. Donglin took care of everything inside the house, while Mother Du took charge outside. She stayed in bed except when it was her turn to go to the bathroom. The only thing she had to do every day was to wait for the court doctor to come and take her pulse.

"The pulse is much more stable today. Auntie, you need to drink two more doses of medicine and rest for three days before you can walk again. But remember, don't overwork yourself or be impatient." The court doctor said as he took off the silk handkerchief covering Xia Zheng's wrist.

"Does the medicine affect the spleen and stomach? My aunt has had a poor appetite and vomited in the past two days." Dong Lin, who was waiting nearby, asked anxiously.

The court doctor didn't find any problems with the spleen and stomach, but he didn't say anything completely wrong. "It's normal to have trouble swallowing during early pregnancy. Women have different symptoms during pregnancy. Some can't swallow and vomit at the mere sight of food, while others require certain foods before they can swallow. Madam, please be at ease. If that doesn't work, I can prescribe two more soups to stimulate your appetite."

"Okay, I'm done."

The court doctor left with peace of mind, but Xia Zheng vomited violently that night.