Mrs. Qiao's frown deepened. No wonder Qiao Jianghong took concubines one after another. An Qi'en always had a supportive attitude. An ordinary woman would have made trouble early, but she treated every concubine very well.
She had never imagined that An Qi'en was so generous before, but it turned out that the doorway was here.
Because she cannot have children, her posture naturally becomes low. Since ancient times, women who cannot have children have been treated lightly by their husband's family.
She violated the rule of seven outs. If this marriage was not granted by His Majesty, the Marquis would have divorced An Qien, and the An family would have nothing to say.
Mrs. Qiao felt a little heavy. An Qien could not give birth to a legitimate son, so she could only rely on a few aunts to take care of her legitimate son.
Since she can't give birth, she has to live with her tail between her legs in the Hou Mansion.
But there is no actual evidence to support this matter. Mrs. Qiao has always been a cautious person.
She told Mother Wu: "Go and invite Dr. Jiang, and tell me he wants to give me a safe pulse."
"Yes, madam."
Mother Wu immediately went to ask for Dr. Jiang.
Shen Shuli looked like she was helping Mrs. Qiao solve her problems: "Old madam, it has been more than a year since the prince has been well. Three of the four aunts have been pregnant, but the young lady has not made any movement at all. This is indeed a bit strange. "
Qiao Jianghong has been visiting Qiu Shuiju frequently in recent days. Before, he had sworn to her that he would not touch An Qien and would keep her in name only!
But Qiao Jianghong has been visiting Qiu Shuiju too frequently recently, and he is also a lecherous person. Shen Shuli doesn't believe it and is not sure whether he has ever touched An Qien.
Mrs. Qiao picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea. She glanced at Shen Shuli and said, "You have been recovering well for a while, so you have to hurry up."
"Yes, I have kept it in mind."
Shen Shuli smiled slightly, it was a good thing that the old lady urged her to give birth.
Mother Wu invited Dr. Jiang, and Mrs. Qiao ordered the maid to call An Qien.
When An Qien arrived, Dr. Jiang was taking Mrs. Qiao's pulse. After Fushen saluted, Mrs. Qiao didn't even raise her eyes and left her standing there blankly.
An Qi'en guessed that it might be because she was in charge of the warehouse, but Shen Shuli was here embroidering shoes for the old lady. She had always been the one to sow discord, and Doctor Jiang was here again. An Qi'en suddenly figured it out. It must be Shen Shuli who said something that she couldn't have a baby with.
Shen Shuli raised her eyelids proudly and glanced at An Qien. Her triumphant look seemed to be saying, your position as the mistress of the Hou Mansion will soon be empty and you will have no real power!
Doctor Jiang took a pulse and took a step back and said, "My wife is fine, she is just too worried recently. I will prescribe Xiaoyao Pills for you. You can take them twice a day."
"Thank you, Doctor Jiang."
Mrs. Qiao looked at An Qien again and said in her usual tone: "Qien, your body has been recovering for some time. Let Dr. Jiang take a look at it."
"Thank you grandma, I will keep my granddaughter-in-law in mind."
Doctor Jiang came over, placed a white handkerchief on An Qien's pulse, and felt An Qien's pulse through the white handkerchief.
After taking the pulse, Dr. Jiang said: "Young lady is in good health, but you should be careful not to overwork yourself."
Mrs. Qiao glanced at An Qien with a vague meaning and asked without hesitation: "Doctor Jiang, why is Qien's body still fine but her stomach has not moved?"
This is indeed the case!
An Qi'en calmly glanced at Shen Shuli sitting next to him!
Doctor Jiang faced Mrs. Qiao and said truthfully: "Young Madam is fine. You have to let nature take its course when it comes to conceiving your son. Keep your mind calm and don't rush. The more anxious you are and the more pressure you feel, the more counterproductive it will be."
Not only was Mrs. Qiao shocked, but Shen Shuli was even more shocked and angry!
How can this be? It was obviously An Qien who told her personally!
Mrs. Qiao half believed and half questioned: "Doctor Jiang, are you sure?"
Doctor Jiang is an old doctor in the Hou Mansion, and Mrs. Qiao has trust in him.
Doctor Jiang: "I'm sure that the young lady knows medical skills. If she feels unwell, she will take care of it by herself without me."
Mrs. Qiao's mood suddenly became complicated. She didn't know whether to be happy or worried.
"Since Doctor Jiang said this, I'm relieved." After saying that, he ordered Mother Wu: "Mother Wu, send Doctor Jiang off."
Mother Wu sent Doctor Jiang out.
Mrs. Qiao forced out a smile and said, "Qi En, take a seat."
"Thank you grandma."
An Qi'en sat opposite Shen Shuli. Shen Shuli was feeling uneasy and on pins and needles. Would Mrs. Qiao think that she was deceiving and stirring up trouble?
Mrs. Qiao's eyes deepened and she asked her meaningfully: "Jiang Hong has been very diligent in going to your place recently. You have to work harder on this matter of the heir. As time goes by, not only the Hou family but also outsiders will spread gossip. ."
An Qi'en replied calmly: "Qi'en is relieved and hopes to have a child of her own soon. No matter what others say, my grandma believes in my grandson's daughter-in-law, and my grandson's daughter-in-law feels much better."
Shen Shuli was so angry that she clenched the embroidered shoe in her hand tightly. This cunning woman was clearly the one she said she couldn't give birth to!
Suddenly, Shen Shuli realized that An Qien had tricked her on purpose!
She calmed down the anger in her heart and asked deliberately: "Madam, since you are in good health and the prince has passed away a lot, it is surprising that there has been no movement. I am really worried about madam."
An Qi'en smiled faintly: "Aunt Shen's worries are a bit unnecessary. The prince and I are very much in love with each other, and we are not in a hurry. Why are you, a concubine, so anxious? I am usually too kind to you, right? When do I take turns talking to my grandmother? It’s your turn to interrupt!”
Her tone was calm and gentle, but every word made Shen Shuli so embarrassed that she could only swallow her anger.
Shen Shuli lowered her head to suppress her embarrassment: "I am a poor concubine for the sake of my wife and the prince."
Mrs. Qiao also smoothed things over and said, "Second Aunt is also kind-hearted, so don't argue with her."
An Qi'en still had to give the old lady some face. She smiled faintly and said, "Grandma, I won't argue with her."
"You still have to be urgent about this matter, otherwise your parents' family will also be criticized, don't you think?"
Mrs. Qiao wanted to get angry, but had no reason to do so, and she felt uncomfortable.
"Qi'en, remember this. When the prince returns from his duties, I will implement this matter."
Seeing that she had a good attitude, Mrs. Qiao also listened to the advice, but her stomach had not moved, so she could only endure it and wait!
Shen Shuli felt as if he was being roasted by fire, especially what An Qien said, their husband and wife are in love?
So who is she? Qiao Jianghong said that she is his wife in his heart!
An Qi'en took out the book from his sleeve and handed it to Mrs. Qiao: "Grandma, this is the detailed account and expenditure of the house today. The gold hairpins, bracelets, jade pendants, and gold treasure chests sold in the warehouse are all recorded in the book. Please take a look at it."
She paused and then said: "Grandma, don't worry, no one knows these things belong to the Hou Mansion."
Mrs. Qiao was so angry that she felt like she was going to die, but she had no reason to let it out! I can only hold it in!
Do you want to scold her bluntly: "Your dowry is made of long hair!"
If you say this, it will be disrespectful and will bring disgrace to the Marquis!
