Chapter 45 FCADW? IRTBTMOTMM

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Favoring Concubines and Destroying Wives? I Refuse to be the Mistress of this Marquis' Mansion

Chapter 45:

Wake Up

In the past, Zhuqing served by the side of the young master, and she was also personally selected by the old lady. Yan Mama and she are also acquainted.

Yan Mama jokingly asked Zhuqing, "Did Miss offer her respects to the Old Madam again?"

Zhuqing, accompanied by a maid, stood and talked with Mrs. Yan, "I was sick for a few days and didn't come, but now that I'm better, of course, I had to come."

Yan Mama quickly inquired about her health.

Zhuqing replied, "It was just a slight cold. A few doses of medicine and I quickly recovered. There's still some medicine left to finish."

Mother Yan immediately said, "Could you give me the extra medicine?"

Zhuqing glanced at her face and asked, "Why do you need the medicine? You don't seem to be sick."

Yan Mama hesitated for a moment before saying, "Miss is sick, and it happens to be a wind-cold condition as well."

Zhuqing suddenly realized, "Just a few doses of medicine? I'll have my maid prepare it in the kitchen and send it over later."

Yan Mama thought it over and realized that it wouldn't cause any trouble. It also saved her from an extra task. She said, "That would be great. Thank you for running this errand for me, Miss."

Zhuqing smiled and said, "We're all family; there's no need to talk about hardship."

After greeting the Old Madam, Zhuqing had the kitchen prepare the medicine and, accompanied by her maid, personally delivered it to Ge Bao'er.

The housekeeper allowed her in, and upon entering, Zhuqing saw Ge Bao'er lying on the bed, looking unwell. She walked over and gently called out, "Miss, wake up. Wake up."

Ge Bao'er opened her eyes, startled to see Zhuqing.

Wu'er, waking up from a nap, asked, "Misstress Zhuqing? Why are you here?"

Zhuqing said, "I came to deliver the medicine."

She had Wu'er assist Ge Bao'er in drinking it.

Zhuqing instructed, "We need to take the bowl back; serve your mistress first, and then give it to me."

Wu'er agreed.

Zhuqing, with her maid, waited outside and engaged in casual conversation by the window.

"The doctor is really good at handling women's pregnancy matters. I took his two doses of medicine, and I feel a warmth in my lower abdomen. I wonder if this means it's easier to conceive now," Zhuqing said.

The maid replied, "Mistress, I heard that women who took his medicine all got pregnant, and they all gave birth to sons. It would be best if you also had a boy!"

Ge Bao'er felt her scalp tighten.

What's going on? Why did Lu Zhengliu stop Zhuqing's contraception soup?

Zhuqing sighed, "Madam is truly remarkable. She is broad-minded and agreed to speak for me. As expected, she went to plead with the young master. Otherwise, I really wouldn't know when I could have my own child."

The maid asked curiously, "But how could the young master listen to Madam? Don't they say... the young master... doesn't like Madam?"

Zhuqing smiled, "You, young girl, are still too young to understand these things."

She then asked the maid, "What do you think of Madam's appearance and temperament?"

The maid said, "Madam's appearance... is unmatched in the entire Marquis's residence. Her temperament is also excellent. Who in our Marquis's residence doesn't praise Madam? Even someone as difficult as Qiao Da respects Madam!"

"That's right, Madam is so good. Do you think the Marquis Heir can't appreciate Madam's goodness? The Marquis used to neglect Madam in the past, but it's just a little misunderstanding between husband and wife. As time goes on, how could the Marquis not fall in love with Madam?"

The maid grinned and said, "That's true. Even servants like Madam."

Smiling, Zhuqing said, "Exactly. Since the Marquis likes Madam, he will listen to whatever Madam says in the future. Whatever Madam says, the Marquis will listen."

She continued with anticipation, "If I really give birth to a son for the Marquis in the future, I will entrust his upbringing to Madam and register him under Madam's name."

"Someone like Madam will surely raise my child to be as outstanding as Young Master Chang Gong."

The maid calculated for a moment and exclaimed, "Then your son will be the Marquis's first legitimate heir!"

Zhuqing laughed, "Yes. If I do conceive a son, my child will be truly blessed."

Ge Bao'er couldn't bring herself to drink the medicine.

Wu'er urged, "Miss, quickly take the medicine, don't let it get cold."

Ge Bao'er appeared dazed.

Wu'er, holding the bowl, furrowed her brows, "Miss, what's wrong with you?"

Zhuqing also entered and urged, "Miss Wu'er, hasn't the bowl been used up yet?"

Wu'er replied, "Almost, almost." She continued to urge Ge Bao'er to drink the medicine.

Ge Bao'er snapped out of her trance, her gaze suddenly changed.

She took the bowl from Wu'er and drank the medicine in one gulp.

Wu'er took the bowl out and thanked Zhuqing.

Zhuqing smiled and instructed Wu'er to take good care of Miss.

When Wu'er came back in, she found Gebaor already asleep.

The next day, Ge Bao'er, having gathered her strength, told Wu'er, "Go and tell Yan Mama that I want to see her. Ask her to come over."

Under normal circumstances, Wuer wouldn't deliver such a message. However, Gebaor's expression today was too peculiar, as if she intended to go to extremes.

More terrifying than that day!

Wu'er, being timid, had no choice but to go.

"The young miss seems like she's gone mad. The way she looks at people, even us maids, it's like she doesn't recognize anyone," reported Wu'er.

Yan Mama responded impatiently, "Don't bother about her. For such trivial matters, there's no need to come and inform me in the future."

Upon returning, Wu'er barely opened the door when Ge Bao'er inquired, "When is Yan Mama coming over?"

Wu'er hesitated, "...She, Yan Mama, is busy."

Ge Bao'er bit her lip, "She refuses to come, doesn't she?"

Wu'er sat down and said, "Miss, what exactly do you want to tell Yan Mama? If you tell me, I can convey the message for you."

Ge Bao'er remained expressionless, unwilling to disclose her intentions to Wu'er. Because she wanted to become a concubine.

No wonder Lu Zhengliu had been neglecting her lately; it wasn't just because of the concubine, but his affections were also divided with Lin Yunwan.

And she could only wait in this secluded courtyard, waiting indefinitely. How long would it take for Lin Yunwan to die?

"Thirty years? Fifty years?" Ge Bao'er muttered, "I can't wait that long."

If she became a concubine, she could still have a status, qualify to be with Lu Zhengliu, and have the opportunity to openly see Qing Ge'er. If she did nothing, she might die here. Moreover, her Qing Ge'er, in name only, was just a child adopted by the Marquis's residence. How could he compare to the son born to Sister Zhuqing?

Wu'er asked anxiously, "Miss, who are you talking to? What are you saying?"

Ge Bao'er suddenly returned to normal, holding Wu'er's hand and saying, "Wu'er, help me with something."

Wu'er pursed her lips, "Wh-what do you need help with..."

In a whisper, Gao Bao'er said something to her, causing Wu'er's eyes to widen.

The Chui Si Tang.

Zhuqing went to see Lin Yunwan frankly, "Madam, this servant has met with Miss and said some words to her."

"What did you say?"

Zhuqing recounted everything she had said. Lin Yunwan listened with a sense of shock. This time, Zhuqing had truly touched on Gao Bao'er's sore spot.

Zhuqing asked, "Madam, did I say something wrong? If Miss has nothing to hide, my words won't affect her. If she does, then she deserves to be frightened by them."

Lin Yunwan neither affirmed nor denied, advising Zhuqing, "Don't provoke her again."

With the impending trouble caused by Gao Bao'er, anyone involved would be unlucky.

"Madam, the Young Master has brought back the elder sister and her family."

Amidst the undercurrents, the Xia family had arrived.

Ping Ye's face lit up with joy, "Madam, please come and greet the guests."

Linyunan changed into different clothes and went to meet the visitors.

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