The Marquis's line has ended? The pregnant maid is pregnant again!

"Grandmother, how have you been these past two days? Since the Autumn Equinox banquet, I've been busy with official duties and can only visit you at night. But you're already asleep. I wonder how you are?"

Lu Jihan asked with concern as he sat beside the old lady on the daybed.

Kang, the old nanny standing to the side, bowed to Lu Jihan and then went to serve the meal.

"Ji Han is here."

The old lady smiled broadly when she saw Lu Jihan walk in, and she was even more satisfied with Shen Qinghe. Ever since that girl went to serve at the bamboo garden, her grandson had been coming to eat here more often.

This maidservant was definitely the right choice.

The old lady patted the back of his hand affectionately and said, "My health has always been like this, but it's much better now. These days, I'm so grateful to that girl Qinghe. She comes to my Yuhe Hall for all three meals a day. Not only does she prepare all the food perfectly, but she also remembers the doctor's orders meticulously. She not only brews the medicine herself but also incorporates the herbs perfectly into the food. That girl is truly thoughtful."

"Heh." Upon hearing her grandmother's words, Lu Jihan snorted coldly, her face tense: "Grandmother, she is a maid who went out from by your side, so naturally she should always keep you in mind."

"Yes. That child is incredibly filial; he and your wife come to visit me every day."

As the old lady spoke, she watched as Granny Kang prepared the meal, and Shen Qinghe and the maids from the kitchen came in carrying trays. "Look," she said, "this girl is so sensible and filial. Not only does she take good care of your daily needs, but she hasn't forgotten about her grandmother either. If Grandmother is so kind as to reward her, why not make her a concubine?"

As she said this, the old lady observed Grape's expression, "That way, it would be more reasonable for you to go to her place often. The rank of a maidservant is too low. Jihan, you go to her place every day... How about promoting her to a lowly concubine? This way, your three concubines can be kept at ease, and Shen Qinghe can also be rewarded."

Lu Jihan glanced at Shen Qinghe not far away. She had a bright smile on her face and was chatting and laughing with the other women, looking very happy.

They didn't even glance in his direction.

Lu Jihan's face immediately turned icy, but the little girl was still smiling.

well.

Lu Jihan glanced coldly at Shen Qinghe: "Grandmother, you misunderstand. The reason I went to her courtyard was simply because it was close to my study."

Even though the old lady was happy, she noticed something was wrong with her grandson and didn't continue the topic: "Let's eat."

Grape helped the old lady to her meal.

The old lady patted Mango's hand: "You silly girl, you always want to do everything yourself. You're a senior official now, you can delegate many things to your subordinates."

"Madam, I'm not tired. I just want you to get better." Shen Qinghe shook her head, her face beaming with a sincere smile, looking like a cheerful little ray of sunshine.

The more she laughed, the colder Lu Jihan's gaze became.

Sure enough, she's just a heartless little woman!

"Grandmother, your grandson is hungry, let's eat," Lu Jihan said decisively, his tone icy.

"Alright, alright." There was no reason for the old lady to disagree.

After finishing his breakfast, Lu Jihan left without hesitation or showing any mercy.

He didn't even glance at Mango when he passed by.

Shen Qinghe: ? ? Who has provoked this big shot again?

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After helping the old lady rest, Mango returned to her own courtyard, where she was originally going to have breakfast with Qing'er.

Before Qing'er could even put the boiled egg that Mango had peeled into her mouth, someone arrived at the courtyard gate.

Yun Chen, leading his entourage, was setting foot in this courtyard for the first time. "Miss Qinghe?"

Shen Qinghe was somewhat surprised: "Guard Yunchen?"

Mango hesitated for a moment, after all, it was usually Lin Feng who came.

"The master said he left something here with you and instructed his subordinates to retrieve it," Yun Chen said in detail.

"Okay, take whatever you want." Shen Qinghe agreed readily, but she was a little puzzled.

How come she doesn't remember Lu Jihan leaving anything here yesterday?

When Yun Chen and the others brought out the bronze mirror that was as tall as a person, Shen Qinghe realized, "Isn't that right?"

Did she provoke him today?

When Lu Jihan, this great Buddha, saw her at Yuhe Hall, he looked at her with disdain.

He's the master, so of course he can do whatever he wants.

The problem is, he doesn't treat other maids like this either.

Even if we assume he didn't know why he was inexplicably angry, he shouldn't be so petty, right?

The bronze mirror I delivered yesterday was moved away today?

Yun Chen and his group were quite a large entourage, and the bronze mirror was particularly eye-catching, being seen by many servants during the moving process.

The news spread quickly and reached the entire bamboo garden.

That night.

Fu Hua Tang.

"Really?" Qin was somewhat surprised when she heard Hongxing's report.

Hongxing said with great certainty, "That's right, I saw it clearly. That bronze mirror, as tall as a person, was brought out like that."

"Could it be that my husband's initial enthusiasm has worn off?" Madam Qin hadn't expected Shen Qinghe to fall out of favor so quickly.

"How about it, Madam..." Hongxing was about to speak when she heard footsteps coming from the courtyard.

There was a knock on the door, and Yun Chen's voice rang out: "Madam, the master said he is coming for dinner, please prepare in advance."

Qin Shi immediately stood up from the daybed, overjoyed and unsure what to do. She looked at Hongxing somewhat helplessly: "Hongxing, did my husband say he's coming?"

"Yes, Madam! Please hurry and get ready. I'll have someone serve you your meal!" Hongxing said with a beaming smile.

Madam Qin's eyes were filled with tears: "Alright, alright, find me that peach-pink silk dress. My husband said I look good in it."

in the night.

Lu Jihan arrived radiating coldness, his brows and eyes showing signs of weariness.

As soon as he stepped into Yuhe Hall, Madam Qin, dressed in a peach-pink silk dress, came to greet him: "My husband must be tired from working late into the night. I have prepared dinner."

The table of dishes was indeed a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate, with a wide variety of dishes, a testament to the sincerity of the Qin family in preparing them.

Qin placed a piece of duck meat on Lu Jihan's plate: "Husband, this dish, 'Old and Young Together,' was specially prepared by me. Would you like to try it?"

"It's acceptable."

Lu Jihan put the duck meat in his mouth. It was clearly delicious, but he only felt that it was bland.

Before me stood the dignified and beautiful Lady Qin; in my mouth was tender, melt-in-your-mouth braised duck; and on the table lay a dazzling array of dishes.

But it seems like something is missing.

"And this too, my husband, would you like to try some?" Madam Qin couldn't hide her excitement and kept putting food on his plate.

Lu Jihan ate in silence, occasionally replying with a word or two, but most of the time it was Qin Shi who did the talking.

Having learned from her previous experience, Qin Shi no longer mentioned carrying on the family line. She glanced tentatively at Lu Jihan and asked, "Husband, I wonder how Qinghe is doing lately?"

Lu Jihan's eyes turned cold, and he put down his silver chopsticks. "I'm finished eating. I still have official business to attend to, so please make your own arrangements, Madam."