Early in the morning, all the concubines gathered in Xingfuyuan, waiting to pay their respects to Ulanara.
Nian Shilan got up surprisingly early today and was sitting drinking tea. The slave who came with her today to greet her was Han Lu, who was standing behind Nian Shilan in an orderly manner.
Hu Gege looked at the circles under her eyes, and she just sat silently, with her hands folded on her knees, her eyes downcast, and even the delicate embroidered silk handkerchief in her hand looked dull.
Shu Gege still has no sense of presence as always, with light makeup and plain clothes, without standing out or making any mistakes.
Mrs. Feng was just like Nian Shilan, holding tea and sipping it in small sips with a peaceful look on her face.
Duan's movements are a bit exaggerated.
She was only diagnosed with pregnancy yesterday, and it was only about a month old. Today, Mrs. Duan was stroking her flat belly.
When the maid from Xingfuyuan brought tea, Mrs. Duan stared at the maid and said.
"Thank you. But I'm pregnant now, so I shouldn't drink tea. Please find something else."
The maid who served tea hurriedly removed Duan's tea cup and went to change it for her to drink with flowers.
Mrs. Duan then took the cup and took a sip.
Nian Shilan just turned his head lightly when he saw Duan's behavior.
When all the concubines were bored, Uranala came out of the inner room.
Qiu Mei helped her sit down and stood behind Ulanara.
"I went to bed a little late last night because of the arrangements for the house. I didn't want to get up too late today. I'm tired of you sisters waiting."
Uranala spoke with a smile.
All the concubines stood up and spoke together.
"I send my regards to Fujin, and wish him peace and prosperity."
After saying hello, Uranala said no courtesy, Nian Shilan sat down first, and the others slowly sat back.
"Sister Nian, how did you sleep last night? I heard that Dr. Wen has prescribed a new medicine. I wonder how it works?"
Nian Shilan also had a smile on her face when Uranala asked her.
"Thank you Fujin for your concern. I slept well last night. Doctor Wen's prescription is indeed effective."
Nian Shilan sat without standing up, and her words were ambiguous.
The medicine was effective, but she didn't say how effective it was, so Ulanara couldn't ask further.
So Uranala turned to ask Hu and Shu, and they naturally said everything was fine.
When Mrs. Feng saw Ulanara looking at her, she quickly stood up and answered proactively.
"Thank you, Master Fujin, for taking care of me. I slept well last night."
When Ulanara saw Feng's obedience, he nodded and smiled.
"That's good. Madam Feng, you and Madam Duan will come into the house together, and you should take care of each other. Jian Jiaxuan is a bit crude, and now that Madam Duan is pregnant, it may not be conducive to her pregnancy. I have the intention to make some improvements, but it's just It's not convenient for Duan to be pregnant, and another thing, the master said, the expenses in the mansion are high, so I thought it would be nice to be frugal."
After hearing what Ulanara said, everyone nodded in agreement.
"Fu Jin Renhui, I admire you endlessly. Apart from staying away from the kitchen, I don't think there is anything wrong with Jian Jiaxuan."
Duan said, stroking her flat belly.
"It's okay even if I'm hungry and want to eat while I'm pregnant. Just ask my servants to make more trips to get food."
Ulanara looked at Duan, the smile on his face getting wider.
"Mr. Duan, you are blessed. There have been no children born in the house for several years. When you came, you were pregnant in just a few months. If you can give birth to an elder brother in one fell swoop, your status will be more noble in the future. Maybe I can even be a side Fujin."
Uranala said while looking at Nian Shilan.
Nian Shilan looked meaningless.
In this life, Nian Shilan has looked down on many things. She was not the only one who had Fujin, even if there were several more, they were just names to her.
Duan was overjoyed after hearing Ulanara's words, stood up and bowed again.
"I would like to thank Fujin for your consideration. I also want to add a brother to the palace."
Ulanara smiled.
"You are pregnant now, so don't work too hard. Sit down quickly. I was thinking of saying something to you, so I will take the opportunity of paying my respects today to tell you."
As soon as Duan sat down, seeing Ulanara saying this, she was about to get up again, but Ulanara hurriedly raised her hand to stop her.
"Just sit still and don't tire yourself out by standing up and sitting down frequently. I was thinking that now that you are pregnant, Jianjiaxuan is too small. If you were not pregnant, you and Mrs. Feng would still be living together. Don't show it. Yesterday, when the master heard that you were pregnant, he specifically asked me to add a few more maids for you. As a result, Jianjiaxuan will feel crowded."
Uranala paused and continued.
"I thought about it last night. If I expand the construction of Jianjiaxuan, it will cost a lot of money, not to mention that you are pregnant. If you are allowed to live alone, your current status... is not suitable. Rules. After thinking about it, I can’t find it appropriate.”
Duan was busy expressing his position.
"My concubine's identity is decided by Master Fujin."
Ulanara nodded with satisfaction and smiled.
"My sister is indeed sensible and obedient. I thought about it all night. If I gave you a courtyard to live alone, it would be against the rules, and my master and I would not be at ease. I got up early today and ordered people to tidy up the left wing of Xingfu Courtyard. When you get out, why don't you move in with me so that I can take care of you. I will give birth to a healthy, white and fat little brother for my master and our palace."
Before Duan could speak, Nian Shilan sneered.
"I hear from you every day that there are a lot of trivial matters in the palace, and Fujin has to deal with everything every day. If Sister Duan is moved to your place, wouldn't it make you even more busy?"
Mrs. Duan who wanted to speak was stopped. She felt a little resentful in her heart, wondering why Fujin would bother her to prevent her from living in Fujin's yard.
Is it because he is afraid that under Fujin's care, she will become Fujin's sidekick one day and compete with her? !
Uranara stared into Nian Shilan's eyes, but his face was full of smiles.
"No matter how busy the affairs of the house are, there are always thousands of things to ponder. Right now, the prosperity of the heirs is the first thing that should be concerned about. Duan's pregnancy is a great joy, and I will naturally take care of it with all my strength. Sister Nian, listen to this, you You seem to disagree with what I said?"
Nian Shilan said, still looking lazy.
"I don't dare. Fujin, you are the mistress of this palace. It's up to you to decide what happens. However, I'm thinking that Duan is pregnant and it might be inconvenient to move around. Why don't you ask first? That’s what the master thinks. Or, if I let Mrs. Feng live with me and let Sister Duan live alone in Jianjiaxuan, it wouldn’t be an overstep of her position. What do you think?”
"What Fujin said makes sense, but I think that since Master Fujin is the mistress of the house, naturally I will listen to Fujin in everything."
Hu Gege, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up and looked at Duan after speaking.
Duan quickly stood up again and said to Ulanara.
"My concubine's identity is decided by Master Fujin."
Ulanara asked Duan to sit back, and then turned to Nian Shilan with a smile.
"Sister, my master said last night that I will take care of the arrangements for Duan's pregnancy. I don't need to worry about it. I just need to take good care of myself."
Nian Shilan stood up and said blessing.
"I just said a few words. If Fujin has nothing else to do, I will go back first."
