A Good Country Wife
Chapter 285 - 279: No Say in the Matter_1

Chapter 285: Chapter 279: No Say in the Matter_1

Chen Family’s wife listened to Zhao Xing’s words without any sign of guilt. Instead, she seemed very surprised, "Ah? Such a thing happened? Mother must be very angry then. And here I am, still asleep so late. Why didn’t you wake me? I must go and apologize to Mother."

"Wife, it’s okay. You were tired yesterday, and seeing you sleeping so soundly, I couldn’t bear to wake you. My mother loves me the most. With my protection, she won’t blame you," he assured her.

As to what happened when Chen Family’s wife and Zhao Xing went to the main house for a meal, let’s not delve into that for now.

Lin Yue was sipping boiling water when she heard Zhao Erhu talk about the old Zhao Family house incident. She almost choked on the water that she hadn’t swallowed yet. Zhao Erhu hastily patted her back to help her catch her breath. "You should be more careful. You’re not a child anymore. You can even get choked drinking water?"

"No, I was just too surprised. Who would’ve thought that such an exciting event happened at the old Zhao Family house yesterday? We’ve never heard of such things in our village before. Ever since Chen Family’s wife married in, strange things began occurring. It really makes one wonder," Lin Yue said with meaningful emphasis. In truth, she already had her suspicions. The people at the old Zhao Family house might not yet be aware of the new bride’s bad habits, but Lin Yue had long heard from Lin Qing and was clearly aware that the incident was most likely connected to Chen Family’s wife. What’s more, last night was Chen Family’s wife’s wedding night. If it really had been her doing, this woman must be very formidable indeed.

Zhao Erhu also knew about Chen Family’s wife’s character and understood the implication in Lin Yue’s words. He thought that his wife’s speculation might not be impossible. However, if it really was Chen Family’s wife’s doing, then what kind of wife had Zhao Xing married?

Seeing Zhao Erhu half convinced, Lin Yue repeated the details of what she had witnessed in the bridal chamber the day before. Zhao Erhu, despite being somewhat experienced, had never heard of such an incredible occurrence. "Wife, from now on, keep your distance from this Chen Family’s wife. It’s one thing for a woman to be unclean in her actions, but I’m afraid she might have other strange habits as well."

"Don’t worry. Do you think I need your advice? I would avoid such a woman even without you saying so," Lin Yue responded, not truly interested in Chen Family’s wife—just curious. At the moment, her thoughts had turned to another matter. After finishing the embroidered picture, she had sent a message to Jiang Ziqi at Jimin Hall, who was busy at the time and had thus agreed to come and collect the embroidered picture himself in a month’s time.

Although this was important, Jiang Ziqi did have other capable people to delegate the task to. Yet, driven by an unspoken desire in his heart to see a certain someone, he thought it best to make a personal trip to Xin’an City again.

"The weather seems to be changing. Last time, Brother Jiang sent a message saying he would personally come to collect the embroidered picture. Based on the scheduled time, he should be on his way now. I wonder when he will arrive?" Lin Yue spoke with a touch of concern, looking at the dark, oppressively hot skies, as if a heavy rain was imminent. She worried about Jiang Ziqi’s journey—how the weather was treating him. If he were to be blocked by a heavy downpour, his trip could become very difficult.

Zhao Erhu felt somewhat displeased when Lin Yue mentioned Jiang Ziqi, although he knew his young wife had no other intentions, he just didn’t want to hear other men’s names coming from his young wife’s mouth.

"Don’t worry, with Doctor Jiang’s family background, when he goes out, someone surely has everything well arranged for him. He will send you a letter once he arrives."

Yesterday Zhao Xing got married, and Zhao Lingxiang is Zhao Xing’s older sister. Before she got married, she helped Wei Family take care of Zhao Xing for two years, so she is quite close to this younger brother. She originally wanted to attend her brother’s wedding feast, but she got pregnant, and Old Master Wei simply would not allow her to leave the residence, fearing she would harm his precious son.

There was nothing Zhao Lingxiang could do as she was merely a concubine. Even the mistress of the house couldn’t return to her parents’ home without the master’s permission, let alone her. However, considering the hard work she had put in being pregnant, Old Master Wei sent a congratulatory gift over. Although Zhao Lingxiang was somewhat regretful, she still knew what mattered more. If she had insisted on going and something happened to the child in her belly, the master would likely be the first one who wouldn’t spare her, not to mention the child she had struggled so much to conceive. She valued it even more than the master did; it was her future hope and support.

"Auntie, this is the bird’s nest soup sent from the kitchen. Please drink it while it’s hot, it’s good for the child in your belly." Now that Zhao Lingxiang was pregnant, Xiaocui’s attitude toward Zhao Lingxiang had completely changed, becoming genuinely respectful from the bottom of her heart. Once Auntie Zhao gives birth to a son, she would become one of the leading figures in the residence aside from the mistress and Auntie Zhou. The young master would also have the right to share in the family’s assets. Even if she just gave birth to a girl, she would still have the status of a mother. Furthermore, the master hasn’t had a daughter yet; he might be very pleased. So, it was necessary to cultivate good relations with Auntie Zhao now—it might be a good opportunity for her own future.

Bird’s nest is an expensive delicacy, costing several taels of silver per tael. Zhao Lingxiang had only seen the mistress eating it regularly, consuming a bowl every day for its health and beauty benefits. Zhao Lingxiang had only tasted it once when she first entered the residence and frankly, she didn’t find it particularly delicious. However, such a costly delicacy felt different when eaten, and now Old Master Wei had specifically instructed the kitchen to stew bird’s nest for her every day. Each time, Zhao Lingxiang ate it all up, enjoying a treatment that usually only the mistress would receive.

Today, Zhao Lingxiang followed the same routine, slowly and elegantly savouring the bird’s nest soup bite by bite, cleaning the bowl thoroughly. After finishing, she felt a bit sleepy and lay down on the bed to rest. Unexpectedly, not long after, she felt some pain in her belly. Zhao Lingxiang endured it, but the pain grew worse. Fearing something was wrong with the child inside, she was so frightened that she hurriedly sent for a doctor. The doctor explained that during the first three months, the fetal qi was unstable, and it was when accidents could most easily happen. Everything had to be handled carefully.

When Zhao Lingxiang cried out, the maids and servants attending her in the room also panicked. Some quickly went to call for a doctor while others went to the main yard to summon the mistress and the master. With such matters, these servants, who might get punished for inadequate care, didn’t dare to conceal anything. Even Auntie Zhao herself couldn’t make decisions; there had to be someone in charge who could call the shots if something went wrong.

Old Master Wei was discussing the matter of the child in Auntie Zhao’s belly with the mistress in the main house when they heard servants rushing over with news. The two of them hurried over immediately. Old Master Wei, upset, kicked a kneeling maid in front of him, "What kind of care do you servants provide? What’s wrong with Auntie Zhao, why would her belly suddenly hurt like this?"

"My lord, please don’t be angry. Let’s hear what the doctor has to say first and see if Auntie Zhao is in any serious trouble." Mistress Wei always knew what the priority was and signaled the doctor with her eyes, who immediately understood the hint from Mistress Wei.

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