It was just a matter of course for aristocratic men to have three wives and four concubines. She was powerless to change this fact, and she had no intention of changing anything. However, she would insist on being a couple for the rest of her life. If the maids around her had any thoughts, she would never tolerate it.
I tried a little bit of testing on Ruixue through the incident in Hong Kong. The result was quite satisfactory.
Seeing Ye Qinglan's reaction, Ruixue was relieved. She served Ye Qinglan every day. There were some things that Ye Qinglan hid from others, but he did not deliberately hide them from her. Guessing the ambiguous feelings between the Fourth Young Master and the young lady, Ruixue vaguely guessed When I reached a certain point, I couldn’t help but become more determined in my thoughts.
Such an outstanding man is like a heavenly being to her. It would be better to give up all her thoughts as soon as possible.
The master and servant looked at each other and smiled, ending the topic with a tacit understanding.
Ruixue thought for a while and asked tentatively: "Miss, do you want to help Hongxiao?" Otherwise, the lady would not have said so much to Hongxiao.
Ye Qinglan hummed, and then sighed: "However, this matter is quite troublesome. If I'm not careful, I will anger my mother. I have to think about it carefully."
Ruixue immediately said: "Young lady, it's better not to wade into this muddy water. No matter how much my wife gets the red ribbon, it has nothing to do with the lady. As long as the lady stays out of it, nothing will happen. Why bother with my wife because of the red ribbon!" If you want to live peacefully in the backyard of this house, the most important thing is to be alone.
Ye Qinglan smiled and said nothing. From the moment she opened her eyes, she was destined to be on the opposite side of Mr. It's empty talk. Moreover, the child in Hongxiao's belly is a life after all, and it is unbearable for her to just watch and ignore it.
So, just give Hongxiao some hints and reminders. As a mother, you are strong. I hope Hongxiao can protect the child in her belly.
At night, Ye Qinglan whispered to Ruixue: "Please come over and talk. Remember to be careful and don't let anyone see you."
Ruixue was startled. She wanted to give some advice, but Ye Qinglan smiled again and said, "Don't worry, I won't directly intervene in this matter. I'm just talking to Hong Xiao."
Ruixue reluctantly went to Hung Hom's house.
Hong Xiao still lived in the former servant's house. Hong Yun, who lived in the same room, was on duty all night and did not come back. Hong Xiao was sitting alone under the lamp, sewing. When there was a knock on the door, Hong Xiao was startled. The needle in my hand accidentally pricked my finger, which caused excruciating pain.
Hong Xiao calmed down, put down her sewing and opened the door. She couldn't help but be startled when she saw the person coming: "Ruixue, why is it you?" Although she and Ruixue met often, they had never spoken in private, and they were not familiar with each other at all.
Ruixue smiled and said, "It's not that I'm looking for you. It's the lady who wants to talk to you. She specifically asked me to invite you over."
Third Miss? Hongxiao was stunned again, and it took her a moment to react: "Okay. I'll follow you there." But she was secretly wondering, what did Third Miss want to say to her?
Rui Xue didn't say much, and led Hong Xiao to Ye Qinglan's house. When Hong Xiao entered the house, Rui Xue wisely stepped back.
Just as Hong Xiao was about to step forward and salute, Ye Qinglan's voice had already sounded: "Didn't I tell you before? You don't need to salute me next time you see me, just come and sit down and talk."
Under the bright candlelight, Ye Qinglan smiled brightly and was very easy-going. It made people feel close to her unconsciously.
Hong Xiao smiled shyly. She looked grateful, but she didn't dare to sit down and still stood respectfully.
Seeing that Hong Xiao was so reserved, Ye Qinglan didn't embarrass her too much. He smiled and motioned for her to come closer: "Don't be nervous. I invited you over. I just want to talk to you."
Hongxiao smiled awkwardly and uneasily: "The third lady said this, it is really embarrassing for the slave." The master summoned the slave, but there was no point in inviting him.
Ye Qinglan smiled gently and said: "There are only two of us here, you really don't need to be so nervous. No one else will know what the two of us say. Come, come and sit down and talk."
Faced with such kindness, Hong Xiao was naturally moved. After hesitating for a moment, she finally stopped refusing and sat down on the chair next to Ye Qinglan.
"You feel better now, don't you?" Ye Qinglan winked playfully. Hongxiao pursed her lips and smiled softly, her original nervousness calming down quietly.
This environment and atmosphere seem to be back to her casual and comfortable reception room. Patients who come for consultation always have an attitude of doubt, disbelief and even wariness at first, and then with her easy-going smile and words
Gradually calmed down.
Ye Qinglan suppressed the sadness in her heart and put on a gentle smile on her face: "It's not convenient to talk in the corridor this afternoon, so I waited until the evening to invite you over, just to talk casually, with no other intention, you don't have to
Random suspicion."
The words "Hung Hom" touched my mind, and I was a little surprised.
I really can't blame her for being careless. She is pregnant now, and the eyes of the Hefeng Courtyard are all staring at her. She works with trepidation for fear of making any mistakes. The third lady, who had no previous contact with her, suddenly asked her to speak.
, how could she not have the slightest suspicion?
Quickly closing the distance through verbal conversation and body cues is what Ye Qinglan is good at. Now that she is deliberately trying to make Hongxiao take off her guard, Ye Qinglan naturally exerts even more energy. Let’s start with trivial matters.
As expected, Hongxiao gradually relaxed during such conversations about some trivial matters.
Ye Qinglan calmly got to the point: "You are more than three months pregnant, right? Why is your belly still flat?"
Hong Hao responded a little shyly: "It takes more than four months to show pregnancy. This slave is only pregnant for more than three months." Another important reason is that she often suffers from morning sickness in the early stages of pregnancy and doesn't eat anything good.
The whole person has lost weight. He is also wearing loose clothes, so naturally nothing can be seen.
"In a few months, I will have more brothers or sisters." Ye Qinglan smiled and said, "Father is even more looking forward to you having a son!"
Mentioning the child in her belly, a gentle smile flashed in Hong Xiao's eyes: "I'm really looking forward to giving birth to a daughter." Maybe this atmosphere is too comfortable, or maybe it's because the girl in front of her with a sweet smile makes her feel like a spring breeze.
Hong Xiao unknowingly spoke her mind.
"Why do you want to have a daughter? Is it because you like daughters?" Ye Qinglan followed her words and asked.
Hongxiao lost her guard and responded casually: "My daughter can grow up safely. If she gives birth to a son, I'm afraid..." As soon as the words came out, he suddenly felt something bad. His face turned pale and he stammered: "
This slave deserves to die, for saying such treacherous words, this slave deserves to die..."
"To be honest, why should I die?" Ye Qinglan asked with a smile.
Hongxiao didn't expect Ye Qinglan's reaction at all, and couldn't help but look at Ye Qinglan in confusion.
Ye Qinglan's eyes were bright and soft, but the words that came out of her mouth were frightening: "Hongxiao, you actually know very well in your heart that your mother will never allow you to give birth to your child in peace."
Hong Xiao's face turned pale, her breathing was a little unsteady, and her hands were shaking slightly.
Ye Qinglan looked straight at Hongxiao and continued: "You have served your mother for so many years, and you know her temper better than anyone else. You also know how my brother died in infancy and how my biological mother died.
You should have heard of it.”
Hong Xiao's face turned paler and she lowered her eyes subconsciously, not daring to look directly at Ye Qinglan: "Miss, I have been serving my wife loyally and have never thought about this..."
"Why do you have to deceive yourself?" Ye Qinglan's voice was still so calm and soft, but extremely sharp: "No matter how honest and calm you act, your mother may not be willing to let go of the child in your belly. Do you really plan to
Are you just going to let your mother do whatever you want?"
Hong Xiao's body trembled slightly, her throat seemed to be blocked by something, and she couldn't say a word.
Ye Qinglan said slowly: "If you want to keep the child in your belly, you have to become strong and brave. You have to learn to protect yourself, and you have to learn to deal with your mother. Blindly showing weakness and lowering your posture will only make your mother less interested in you.
I don’t care about the child in your belly.” He paused and said, “You are not completely helpless. The reason why mother has been slow to act is because father attaches great importance to the child in your belly.
.My mother doesn’t want to be known as cruel and ruthless, so she has many concerns.”
In other words, although Mrs. Xue wanted to get rid of the child in Honghuang's belly, she also cherished her reputation, and she had to worry about Ye Chengli's reaction. Therefore, she would definitely not do it openly. She could only use some obscure methods.
.In this way, Hung Hom is actually safer when it comes to food. Because it is easiest to detect clues when tampering with food.
Hong Xiao had lost so much weight, so she was naturally worried about her daily diet, so she didn't dare to eat more. She didn't even dare to drink the supplements sent by Xue's orders, and most of them were secretly thrown away. If this continues
, if Xue doesn't take action, Hongxiao will not be able to hold it on.
Ye Qinglan smiled again: "Take care of yourself first is the most important thing. Before my father left, he told you to take good care of the baby, but you always make do with your mother and ask for needlework to do it. What's the trouble? Mother will never
I will become soft-hearted because you do this." It would be safer to stay away from Mr. Xue and hide peacefully in the house as little as possible.
Hong Xiao silently savored these words. After a long time, she raised her head. Her face was still pale, but her eyes brightened: "Thank you, Miss Third, for reminding me. I know what to do!"
Does Hong Xiao really understand what she means? Ye Qinglan is not sure either. However, what she can do is very limited, and this reminder is all she can do. I hope Hong Xiao will be smarter and more alert in the future! (To be completed.
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