Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 24 Poison Scheme
"Young lady, our lord was also born out of wedlock."

Zhou Xueniang carefully reminded him, "It was only later, because the old lady took pity on him, that she registered him under her own name and he inherited the entire Sheng family."

"So, in my opinion, sometimes our Feng-ge'er is even more favored than Madam's Bai-ge'er!"

Zhou Xueniang deliberately ignored the benefits of the status of the legitimate son, and only emphasized the importance of the illegitimate son to Sheng Hong.

"A son born out of wedlock?"

Hearing this, Lin Qinshuang narrowed her eyes and pondered for a long time.

"You're right!"

Lin Qinshuang made a quick decision and said directly to her confidante, "We absolutely cannot let that child in Wei Xiaoniang's belly come out!"

She knew that although Sheng Hong truly loved her dearly, Lin Qinshuang also felt that she had given a lot. After all, with her looks and talent, if her family hadn't fallen on hard times, why would she have given herself to Sheng Hong as a concubine?

Concubine, to be honest, what is that?
In Lin Qinshuang's eyes, he was nothing more than a lowly servant. He could not have children in life, nor could he be honored in the family mausoleum after death. If he was not favored and his children were incompetent, he would probably not even have incense to offer after his death.

Thinking of this, a hint of pride suddenly flashed in Lin Qinshuang's eyes!
Even though Lin Qinshuang's family had fallen on hard times, she still managed to find a suitable husband through her own efforts. Even though she was of low status and only became one of Sheng Hong's concubines, she still managed to surpass the legitimate wife and had a smooth and successful life in her husband's family.

I, Lin Qinshuang, possess the bearing of a matriarch!
Zhou Xueniang had no idea that her mistress's thoughts would wander to such an extent, but when she saw Lin Qinshuang's eyes flickering and her mind seemingly unsettled, she simply assumed that Lin Qinshuang was anxious because she hadn't come up with a solution.

Seeing this, Zhou Xueniang quickly offered a suggestion: "Young lady, you don't need to worry."

"I already have a solution for this!"

"Oh?"

Lin Qinshuang snapped out of her thoughts and quickly turned her gaze to the other person, asking, "What method?"

"Ha! Young lady, you've forgotten?"

"After the last doctor, Dr. Wang, examined Wei Xiaoniang, what were his instructions?"

"Last time?"

"You mean?"

"Not bad!"

It has to be said that Zhou Xueniang's wicked schemes are endless; she truly deserves to be the personal maid that Lin Qinshuang's mother specially chose for her daughter.

To be honest, Zhou Xueniang was an old servant who had followed Lin Qinshuang. She was a maid who had been by Lin Qinshuang's side since before she got married. Back when the Lin family was still in decline, Lin Qinshuang's father, Lin Qingdong, had served as the magistrate of Youyang County. Therefore, he had some interaction with Sheng Xu, whose hometown was Youyang. Similarly, Lin Qinshuang's mother, Lin Hanshi, also had a relationship with Old Madam Sheng.

In this way, when Lin Qinshuang's father was convicted by the court and her family was destroyed, Old Madam Sheng took her in because she remembered her past friendship with Lin Hanshi.

The fact that Lin Hanshi could have some connection with Old Madam Sheng demonstrates her remarkable abilities. To be able to befriend Old Madam Sheng, the wife of a third-rank scholar and the legitimate daughter of a noble family in the capital, while only being the wife of a seventh-rank county magistrate, shows that she possesses extraordinary qualities.

Zhou Xueniang was given to Lin Qinshuang by Lin Hanshi under her tutelage, simply to fulfill Lin Hanshi's maternal desires.

……

Zhou Xueniang leaned close to Lin Qinshuang and whispered, "Doctor Wang once said that Wei Xiaoniang's baby is in a fairly good position. As long as she gets more exercise and takes fewer supplements, there will definitely be no problem with the delivery!"

"Therefore, we just need to do the opposite and keep supplying Wei Xiaoniang's courtyard with nourishing and tonifying foods, and have those two maids work hard to make sure that Wei Xiaoniang doesn't have any time to move around."

A glint of light flashed in Zhou Xueniang's eyes as she said, "At that time..."

"By then, even if there are any problems, they definitely won't be blamed on us." Lin Qinshuang smiled knowingly and continued the conversation.

"Ha ha……"

"Ha ha……"

The two people in Linxi Pavilion then exchanged a smile, quite pleased with themselves.

……

Spring goes and spring comes again, flowers fall and flowers bloom again.

In the blink of an eye, spring has arrived again, a time of blooming flowers and the revival of all things.

Currently, Wei Xiaoniang is in her eighth month of pregnancy, and it seems that her due date is just a few days away.

During this period, Wei Xiaoniang lived a comfortable life that most people could only dream of. Apart from a continuous stream of delicacies and tonics, she could basically be said to have everything done for her.

However, because Xiaodie, whom she trusted most, was kicked out of the Sheng family mansion, Wei Shuyi always felt anxious. She didn't know if it was due to her pregnancy or the sense of loss after her treatment suddenly improved. In any case, Wei Shuyi always had a vague feeling that something was wrong.

The sun was shining brightly that day.

Wei Shuyi sent the two noisy children away and lay quietly alone in the house, slowly enjoying the warmth of spring. The bright sunlight shone on her pregnant body, which did not appear bloated.

"Child, I wonder how your aunt and uncle are doing?"

Wei Shuyi felt uneasy and naturally thought of the peaceful life he used to live. Although the Wei family was extremely poor, there was kinship between them. There was no scheming or deceit among them. Even in the most difficult circumstances, as long as they had food to eat and clothes to keep warm, they could be happy all day long.

Even during those difficult days, the old man of the Wei family found joy in teaching the children the game of pitch-pot, reading, and writing.

Of course, the old master of the Wei family, who was a scholar, taught them to read and write, while the three of them used tree branches as pens, water as ink, buckets as inkstones, and sand as paper. In this way, the old master Wei completed the reading enlightenment of his two daughters and taught them to read and understand principles.

Thinking of this, Wei Shuyi seemed to see the scene from the past again: a kind father and mother, harmonious sisters, a happy family reunion.

Unconsciously, a hot tear slid down her eyelid in self-defense and dripped into the room.

With a "tick!" sound, a rather loud echo reverberated through the empty room.

"what?"

Upon hearing this strange sound, Wei Shuyi finally realized what was happening.

"It's a pity... we can't go back..."

……

A mother's heart is connected to her child's, and Wei Shuyi's melancholy and sorrow naturally began to affect the child in her womb.

At this moment, Meng Yue, who had been unconscious, suddenly awoke.

"Well?"

Feeling the faint sadness emanating from his mother's body, Meng Yue moved his little hand across his mother's belly to offer comfort.

(End of this chapter)