Xiao Tao was a little untimely and flattering, which made Cui Xin very concerned, and a pair of suspicious eyes kept rolling around her, looking at it, as if she wanted to see through what she had in mind.

She is a person in the second room, and she should not have been involved with the eldest grandmother, no, in other words, she is just the second young master's slave, and she is not qualified to walk with the eldest grandmother.

Cui Xin is rarely hostile to others, but for Xiao Tao, her heart is full of resistance and disgust.

Xiao Tao staggered a step slightly, and deliberately followed behind Shen Yuechen, so Cui Xin was very displeased, she deliberately raised her eyes and glared at Xiao Tao, but in exchange for her a beautiful smile.

When Cui Xin saw it, she was slightly stunned, and for some reason, she suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

She looked away and began to concentrate on the road under her feet wholeheartedly, holding Shen Yuechen's arm with both hands, not allowing her to make any mistakes.

Xiao Tao accompanied Shen Yuechen all the way through the corridor, and when she saw the small pavilion around the corner, she said again: "This sunset is infinitely better, do you want to go over there to sit for a while and see the scenery." ”

Shen Yuechen's eyebrows raised, and she felt that she must have been forced by something to invite herself so plainly.

However, before she could answer, Na Cuixin took the lead and said: "The girl said this well, there are no rules, our grandmother has a lot of things, but I don't have the time to sit with you, if the girl is idle, go and sit by yourself." ”

Cui Xin's words were very polite.

Shen Yuechen looked at Xiao Tao, her smile changed slightly, but her eyes were slightly anxious.

It's just that no matter how urgent things are, I can't sit opposite her in front of people like this.

"I understand the girl's kindness, good times come from time to time, but is this the time...... There will be opportunities in the future. ”

When Xiao Tao heard this, her face changed slightly, but she quickly returned to normal, and said gently: "It's the slave and the maid who are abrupt, and the slave and maid will say goodbye, and don't delay your efforts too much." ”

Shen Yuechen smiled faintly, and walked straight forward with Cui Xin and the others.

Xiao Tao stood behind her, couldn't help biting her lower lip, biting very hard, and then hung her head a little dejectedly

After Cui Xin walked a few steps, she couldn't help but glance back at Xiao Tao again, leaned into Shen Yuechen's ear, and said softly: "Miss, she is such a strange person, she is so decent, what do you want to do when you come here?" ”

Shen Yuechen lowered her eyes slightly, and said in her heart, she had better have something important, it was worth taking such a big risk.

Cui Xin was still muttering quietly, and Shen Yuechen couldn't help but interrupt her words and said, "I'm a little hungry, let's go back quickly." ”

Cui Xin hurriedly agreed, escorting her all the way back to the west courtyard.

After Shen Yuechen went back, she called Wu's mother over and told her about Xiao Tao.

Mother Wu was very surprised, and hurriedly said: "She shouldn't be so reckless." ”

Shen Yuechen said: "You shouldn't be reckless, but you should be reckless." I look like she has something on her mind, so go see her on my behalf, Mom. ”

Mother Wu nodded and said, "That's natural, the slave must be in front of her and remind her well." ”

The eldest grandmother is her master, but she can't help but see each other.

After Wu's mother prepared dinner for Zhu Jintang and Shen Yuechen, she hurriedly took off her apron and went to the garden alone.

As she expected, Xiao Tao was still in the old place, sitting quietly on the swing in the peach forest.

Xia Jiu was alone by her side, with a melancholy expression, his head bowed, and he counted the small stones at his feet in despair.

Seeing that the surroundings were deserted, and there were only their master and servant, Mother Wu said bluntly: "Isn't this a little peach girl?" ”

Xiao Tao was still distracted, and was suddenly called by her, and couldn't help but be startled, and quickly got up and said, "Mother Wu......"

Xia Jiu was also stunned, and only then did she remember to say hello, but she had just bent her knees, so she heard the girl speak first: "Xia Jiu, I'm a little cold, you go get a dress for me." ”

Although it's a little late to take her away now, what needs to be said is still to be said.

Xia Jiu looked at Xiao Tao in surprise, and then at Mother Wu, who seemed to understand something, but didn't understand anything, so he had to respond in a slur manner: "Yes, the slave will go and fetch it for you...... It's just that the girl is here alone, can she do it? ”

Xiao Tao frowned slightly, thinking that she was talking too much, and hurriedly said: "Of course it's okay, you just go and come back quickly." ”

Mother Wu had been standing quietly aside, not speaking, just glancing at Xia Jiu's back in a hurry out of the corner of her eye.

Xiao Tao looked at Wu's mother's expression, as if she had seen a savior, and couldn't wait to speak: "Mom, the slave is in big trouble......

Mother Wu didn't wait for her to finish, and then directly interrupted: "Even if there is a big trouble, you should use your brain first." There will never be a second time in today's affairs, if you have something to do, just come to me, just don't alarm the grandmother. She's pregnant now, and the stakes are high, and she can't bother with you. ”

"I saw that you were a sensible person, so I brought you back, but now, you are becoming more and more reckless in doing things, which is really unreassuring."

Xiao Tao didn't know her recklessness, if it wasn't for the suddenness of the incident, she wouldn't be in such a hurry.

After Wu's mother scolded her, she saw that her face was embarrassed, so she said, "What is the matter?" Makes you so anxious. ”

Xiao Tao breathed a sigh of relief, and Fang said, "Someone wants to harm the child in my belly." ”

Mother Wu's brows furrowed slightly: "Where did you start with this?" You are pregnant with the second young master's child, who dares to be so bold and fight your idea? ”

Ask questions, but Mother Wu already knows in her heart that the person who will harm her must be the personal maid cuckoo beside the second young master in the past.

Xiao Tao replied truthfully: "It's the cuckoo next to the second lady." She must have a grudge against her slaves, and she always makes bad things openly and secretly...... After the slave became pregnant, she began to calculate that she would return to the second young master's side. Now, the second lady said that she wanted to prepare for the marriage of the second young master and let the cuckoo come back to help, but the slave maid was very uneasy...... According to her temperament, she can do everything. ”

Mother Wu said impatiently: "The second young master has always loved you, what are you worried about?" No matter how bold she is, she won't do stupid things that kill herself. ”

Xiao Tao bit her lip slightly and said, "With the second young master here, the slave is naturally not afraid." But the second young master is about to get married, and he will go out to meet his relatives soon...... In his absence, the slave and maid will be in danger. When she said this, she paused slightly and continued: "In another month, the second young master will go out to greet his relatives, and the slave and maid naturally can't walk with him. The cuckoo is now waiting for an opportunity to take revenge, and has begun to secretly start to do things on his own, and the slave and maid are happy these days, and they can't eat anything, otherwise, this child is afraid that he will not be able to save it......"

In the past few days, everyone has been busy taking care of Chai's family, so naturally they can't take care of her, a maid who doesn't even have a serious reputation, and the people in the kitchen are also a little lazy. It is impossible for Zhu Jinlun to accompany a little maid every day and all the time to take care of her three meals and daily life, and in this way, the cuckoo has a vacancy to turn around.

Xiao Tao has some symptoms of joy recently, so her sense of smell and taste are extremely sensitive, but she is reluctant to touch any food that tastes too strong.

In order to prevent the kitchen people from gossiping, Xiao Tao gave all the food she didn't like to eat to the little maids in the yard, which was a small bribe.

Who knows, those little maids who ate food either had a stomachache or a headache, although there was nothing serious, but it still made her feel a little afraid.

After listening to her words, Mother Wu thought about it and said, "You should know that the Zhu family is such a place." If you want to live a good life, you have to endure this kind of hardship. The cuckoo is calculating you, it's not a day or two, you should have been prepared. It will only be thought of asking for help, is it too late? ”

People have no foresight, but they must have near-term worries. Seeing that they are all going to be mothers, they don't have a calculation in their hearts, how can they do it if they don't have an idea.

Xiao Tao lowered her head, her face was not good-looking, "The slave is helpless and alone, except for the eldest grandmother and you, it is really ......"

"Shut up." Mother Wu suddenly stopped her with a loud voice: "I have said it again and again, don't put the name of the eldest grandmother on your lips." When you entered the door, I said that it is not easy to gain a firm foothold in the Zhu family. If you want to find a backer, the second young master is your backer. Except for him, it's you. Grandma is kind to you, but you can't be greedy, if there is a little trouble, you want us to find a way for you. The long room and the second room have always had a clear line, and you mess around like this, wouldn't it make us embarrassed! ”

Mother Wu is rarely so strict, but as long as it is related to Shen Yuechen, she will cheer up her spirit, and she will be more serious.

Xiao Tao was so trained by Wu's mother that she was speechless, she stood in place with her head down, with tears in her eyes.

Wu's mother pondered for a moment, and when she saw that she had nothing to say, she said, "You are also a solid eye." If the cuckoo really wants to harm you, you have to find a way to force her to do so. If you don't get rid of this scourge, you won't be able to stop it even if you give birth to a child in the future. In that case, if you are bold, you should think that everything is for the sake of the child. ”

After Wu's mother finished speaking, she reached out and touched her cuffs, then took out a small bag of silver, handed it to Xiao Tao, and said: "Those maids and wives in the yard are all people who see money, and now, you are being favored, how difficult can it be to win them over?" ”

Xiao Tao just nodded slightly, and took the silver handed over by Wu's mother.

She is not short of silver, Zhu Jinlun gave her a lot of money, and she usually has nothing to spend money on, so she has been saving silently. Besides, if it was a problem that could be solved with money, she wouldn't have come to them in such a hurry to ask for help.

Seeing this, Mother Wu withdrew her hand and said, "You were too reckless today, so I also said something heavy just now." However, you must know that there are some things that we can't control no matter how long our arms are extended. ”

Xiao Tao stroked her lower abdomen and said uneasily: "Please also teach me, mother, how should I deal with those people with bad intentions?" ”

Mother Wu sighed and said, "Why did the girl come to ask me? You should know it in your own heart...... Some people are born not to cry when they don't see the coffin, and if the girl is not ruthless, she will only be bullied. ”

Xiao Tao didn't know such a truth, but with a child in her belly, she couldn't tolerate those dirty thoughts and those disgraceful things in her heart......

Seeing that her face was very ugly, Wu's mother took the initiative to reach out and shook her hand, only to feel a little cold, so she said, "Girl, you have to calm down first, don't mess around." Although we can't help you so much, we can come up with ideas for you......" After speaking, she stepped forward, leaned into Xiao Tao's ear, and whispered a few words to her.

Xiao Tao listened, first slightly stunned, then her eyes sank, and after hesitating for a while, she could only nod and say, "Mother's words, the slaves and maids have written them down." ”

Seeing that she had listened to her, Wu's mother softened her expression slightly, and said, "Girl, let it go." Even if something really happens, the second young master will care more about you in his heart. You're carrying his eldest son in your belly, and he must be more nervous than anyone else......"

The heirs are important, even if something really happens and you see blood, it is worth it to exchange your life for a life.

Xiao Tao's eyes were gloomy, and she nodded slightly: "The slave understands." ”

Mother Wu patted her hand, "You are a smart girl, if there is anything going on, don't act as recklessly as you do today." We have always been very worried about you in our hearts, and we have found you two clever girls, and when there is a suitable opportunity, we will put them next to you and take care of your food, clothing, housing and transportation. ”

"Mom has a heart." Xiao Tao is blessed again.

Mother Wu smiled and said, "You are so self-cherishing. Three days later, at the same hour, I will still be here. This will, before your maid comes back, I'll go first, remember not to talk too much to her, and talk too much about it. ”

Xiao Tao nodded, knowing the sense of proportion in her heart.

Wu's mother turned around and left, and Xiao Tao sat back on the swing, only to feel that her body was falling, as if she had suddenly had a burden of dozens of catties, which made people breathless.

Mother Wu came and went in a hurry, and she came back without two pillars of incense.

Shen Yuechen was eating with Zhu Jintang, and after Wu's mother went to the kitchen to wash her hands, she brought the soup to the table.

When Shen Yuechen saw this, she knew that she had finished everything.

After the meal, Zhu Jintang did not go to the study to check the accounts, but deliberately stayed to accompany Shen Yuechen for a walk in the courtyard for a while.

Shen Yuechen didn't want to repeat Chai's mistakes, and a moderate amount of exercise every day was essential. And it's a chore to be in bed all day.

However, the people around her watched closely, and she couldn't move too much, so she could only walk around and move her legs and feet.

After returning to the house, Zhu Jintang took Shen Yuechen and sat on the edge of the bed, and then retreated the maids, and said with a somewhat ambiguous look: "You come and lie down." ”

When Shen Yuechen heard this, she glanced at him with disgust, her smile became a little embarrassed, and she hurriedly said softly: "Uncle, don't forget the doctor's advice, the first three months are not allowed." ”

Zhu Jintang frowned slightly, laughed, looked at her eyes with some amusement, and said with a smile: "You just have to lie down in peace." ”

Shen Yuechen hesitated slightly, but still lay down obediently.

Zhu Jintang leaned down and looked at her face to face, a faint smile on his lips.

Shen Yuechen took a deep breath, not knowing if she could convince him. However, he cares so much about this child that he should be able to control himself.

Before Shen Yuechen could speak, Zhu Jintang's kiss fell on his head and face, which caught people off guard.

Shen Yuechen deliberately turned her face away, and Zhu Jintang also stopped, his gaze went all the way down, and finally landed on her flat lower abdomen.

Seeing that he suddenly settled down, Shen Yuechen couldn't help but exhale cautiously, and then, his lower abdomen sank slightly, as if something was suppressing.

She lowered her eyes and saw Zhu Jintang leaning down and resting his head sideways on her stomach, gently, but tightly.

Seeing this, Shen Yuechen instantly softened somewhere in her heart, and felt that this was like a scene in a dream, beautiful and warm.

"What do you listen to, uncle?" Shen Yuechen asked softly.

The child is still young, and he will not hear anything.

Zhu Jintang didn't answer, just listened quietly for a while, then raised his head and smiled: "It's just that you suddenly want to hear it, but you yourself thought about it first." ”

Shen Yuechen blushed slightly, and couldn't help but glance at him again.

Whoever made him deliberately say it just now with an ambiguous face, it can't be misunderstood.

Zhu Jintang's big palm gently touched her belly, and continued: "This child is still more than seven months away. ”

Shen Yuechen heard a little more melancholy in his tone, and couldn't help asking, "Uncle, is it a little impatient?" ”

When Zhu Jintang heard this, he was silent for a moment before holding her hand and said, "It's not that I can't wait, but I just think it's a pity, when this child is born, I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany you." ”

As soon as these words came out, Shen Yuechen was unconsciously surprised, she slowly sat up, looked at Zhu Jintang's eyes, and said, "Uncle, what do you mean by this?" ”

Zhu Jintang muttered: "The imperial court's grain requisition order is about to come down, I have to go out and think of a way." ”

Shen Yuechen asked a little anxiously when he heard this, "When is the uncle going to leave?" ”

Zhu Jintang said with a sad face: "Ten days later." ”

"Why are you in such a hurry? Uncle hasn't told me before......" When Shen Yuechen said this, he suddenly paused, remembering that Zhu Jintang had said this before, but it would be an excuse for not wanting to take a concubine, but he didn't expect that now Tong Chuchu is no more, but he still wants to leave......

Shen Yuechen's heart was mixed for a while, and she couldn't speak for a long time.

Seeing this, Zhu Jintang couldn't bear it, so he hurriedly took her into his arms gently, and explained gently: "I am the eldest son, and many times I can only take care of the overall situation, and I can't do what I want. I'm sorry, you have to understand me. ”

Since he is the eldest son, he must take on the big and small affairs of the family without regrets. This is his destiny and his life.

Shen Yuechen said in a trembling voice: "Then when will you be able to come back?" ”

Zhu Jintang thought about it again and again, and then said: "Five or six months at the earliest, if there is a delay and delay, it is difficult to say." ”

Plans don't change quickly, many things can't be predicted in advance, and you have to look at the specific situation to make a conclusion.