More than seven months pregnant, Lu Qing's belly was already so big that she couldn't even see her toes.
In the bronze mirror, the plump beauty frowned and asked the maid next to her: "Mandong, have I gained a lot of weight? My face is more than one circle round."
"No way, this slave looks at you more beautiful than before!" Mandong analyzed seriously, "You are petite and too thin is not good-looking. A little flesh will make you more beautiful!"
Mandong spoke seriously, with no sign of lying at all. Lu Qing looked confused and raised her hand to touch her fleshy cheek.
Why do you still think Mandong is lying?
"My slave also agrees with Man Dong's words. My concubine is getting more and more beautiful." Ji Qin said as he passed behind Lu Qing.
Lu Qing was beautiful in the past, otherwise she would not have been chosen by Grandma Zhong to be the maid, but she was still very young and immature at that time. Unlike now, she looks like a mature peach, plump and round with healthy pink, very Tempting.
Lu Qing didn't know that in Ji Qin's eyes, she became a peach, but the words the two people said still reassured her.
She stood up holding her waist and walked slowly outside: "That's good, I feel relieved."
Mandong followed cautiously: "Don't worry, everything is fine with you and the little master."
Dr. Jiang came to check Lu Qing's pulse as usual. When Man Dong muttered about Lu Qing's concerns about her body, she couldn't help laughing and said, "Don't worry, concubine. I will teach you how to recover quickly after the birth. Our most important thing at the moment is The purpose is to give birth to the child smoothly."
With Dr. Jiang, Lu Qing didn't think much about anything.
She nodded obediently and asked, "Will you help me deliver the baby on the day of delivery?"
"Mother Zhong will arrange for a midwife to deliver the baby, and I will be watching from the side."
Lu Qing was looking forward to but also afraid of having a baby. She had heard stories told more than once about women dying in childbirth. She lamented when it was not her turn. When she became pregnant, she occasionally fell into fear.
Perhaps seeing Lu Qing's worries, Dr. Jiang gently held Lu Qing's hand: "I have done well from the time I was pregnant to now. Both the child and you are in good health. I believe that when you give birth, It will all go well, concubine, don’t be afraid.”
Her gentle and powerful comfort eased Lu Qing's nervousness.
"Then there's Doctor Laojiang." Lu Qing smiled, and Doctor Liujiang drank a cup of tea before letting anyone leave.
**
Hemingyuan.
Grandma Zhong finally gathered together several experienced midwives. During the period before Lu Qing gives birth, these midwives will start to live in the house and make all preparations.
Aunt Zhong gave some instructions and led several women to their residence along the way.
"Concubine Wei is the first born. The prince specially ordered me to find you just in case. You must ensure that the young master is born smoothly. Your benefits will be indispensable when the time comes..."
Aunt Zhong, who had a serious expression on her face, was lecturing as she walked. She bumped into Xue Jiao, Guan Shasha, Qu Donger, and Qiao Siyu who were out for a walk to get some fresh air.
"Greetings to the concubines." Aunt Zhong saluted and stepped aside to make way.
Qu Dong'er called out gently and greeted her intimately: "Where are you going, mama?"
Aunt Zhong: "There are a few new women in the house, and I will arrange a place for them."
Guan Shasha frowned: "Are you going to Qiyun Pavilion?"
After her reminder, Xue Jiao also reacted. Her eyes wandered back and forth on the people behind Nanny Zhong, and she said softly: "It turns out she is the midwife prepared for Concubine Wei."
Qiao Siyu had nothing to do with her and looked at him coldly, not even interested in talking to him.
Aunt Zhong didn't want to say much, so she just said a few words and then went on to do whatever she needed to do.
As soon as they left, Guan Shasha lost interest in taking a walk. She snorted coldly and said sourly: "Next month is the day of the prince's wedding. Concubine Chen is the only one running around in the house to take care of things." The prince doesn’t care about his marriage at all, he only cares about that charming girl in Qiyun Pavilion!”
The words were harsh and outrageous.
Qu Donger tugged on her sleeve and whispered: "There are many people outside, so it's better not to talk about the prince's affairs."
Xue Jiao, who had always spoken very little, spoke for Guan Shasha: "Sister Qu understands what Sister Guan is feeling. Sister Guan is not that kind of person who can't distinguish between priorities. She just feels uncomfortable in her heart and will hold it back until she speaks out. Something happened."
Qiao Siyu, who had long been impatient, sneered: "If you hold it in, something will happen. If you have the ability, go and tell the prince and see which road is closer to hell!"
After saying that, she waved her hands and walked away: "I can't even say anything, you have to call me, just come out, don't you bother me with the chirping!"
Even though Qu Donger knew something about Qiao Siyu's temper, he was still stunned for a moment.
Guan Shasha's face was distorted. She was originally in a bad mood when she saw the midwife. Now she was even more irritable: "Why are you trying to show prestige in front of us?! It sounds like she is the legitimate second daughter of a fourth-rank official in the capital, but in fact she is with her concubine. Just like the mother who is trying to make things right, she will never be able to get on the stage!"
The furious Guan Shasha squinted her eyes, her anger implicating Xue Jiao: "Even the palace maid has become a concubine, how can she behave like an official lady!"
Xue Jiao, who was born as a palace maid, was the best at being patient. She didn't even get angry. Instead, she curled her lips and smiled. Her innocent and stupid look made Guan Shasha uncomfortable and continued to be angry with her.
It's better now. Before Qiao Siyu could finish being angry, Guan Shasha also left.
There are only two left in the four-person walking group, one is the good old Qu Donger, and the other is the timid and coward Xue Jiao.
Qu Donger was a little embarrassed: "Shall we continue walking?"
Because Yan Fuguang rarely set foot in their courtyard, and they almost came into the house in the same batch, they were theoretically closer. Unknowingly, the four of them often made appointments to go for walks together, which was also a way to have some fun with each other. Lonely and boring time.
Xue Jiao herself placed her position very low. Even if she was the concubine at the same time, she would not compete among the four people. When Guan Shasha made fun of her just now, she would always laugh it off and pass the timid person away. The establishment is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
She didn't even dare to offend the easy-to-talk Qu Dong'er, who was too docile to be a serious master: "It's all up to Sister Qu to make the decision, and all the younger sisters listen to her."
Qu Donger had no choice but to continue the rest of the trip.
After walking around the backyard and returning to the edge of the pond, I could see a corner of Qiyun Pavilion, and the topic naturally extended to Lu Qing.
Xue Jiao stared at that corner with deep eyes.
Qu Dong'er sat on a stone bench and blew in the wind, holding his chin and saying enviously: "Concubine Wei is about to have a child of her own, and her life will definitely be colorful in the future!"
"Really?" Xue Jiao spoke softly, and her words were blown away in the wind, "There is a time in life that must be there, but there is no time in life, so don't force it."
No child could be born in the Jin Palace. The previous concubine of Wei was pregnant, which was out of their plans.
She originally thought that her master would let her get rid of Concubine Wei's fetus as early as possible, but she didn't expect that his master thought a little more and let her remain silent until now.
You must know that a woman's childbirth is like passing through the gate of hell. Whatever monsters she encounters are fate.
Only one corpse and two lives can completely solve the problem.
