PFC Chapter 281 This child cannot be kept
Chapter 281 This child cannot be kept
"Madam Hua, it's windy now. Let me help you go back to your room to rest." said the maid who was serving Madam Hua.
Hua Jiaoniang sighed, supported her waist with her hands, and felt that her stomach was swollen terribly.
She knew that this was caused by taking too many tonics before. The doctor who examined her pulse told her that she had to make a decision as soon as possible and not delay any longer, otherwise the child would grow older and the mother would be in greater danger during delivery.
But she had not made up her mind yet. She really hoped that she could give birth to a son, especially now that Liu had no son.
If I could have this son by my side, Liu might have to depend on me for her life in the future.
After all, she realized that if she could win the master's heart, he would naturally help her suppress Liu.
But if she died on the delivery bed, then there would be nothing left, so she really couldn't keep this baby.
"Go and get the doctor." Hua Jiaoniang said with determination.
After all, her own life is more important. As long as she is alive, there will be another child.
"Yes!"
After the maid paid her respects, she went to call for the doctor.
As soon as she left, a maid from Tinglan Courtyard came in and said to Hua Jiaoniang:
"Auntie Hua, the eldest lady invites you to sit in the Tingfeng Pavilion."
"I'm tired and don't want to go." Hua Jiaoniang refused directly.
"Auntie, you'd better listen to what I have to say. The eldest lady asked all the aunts to go to Tingfeng Pavilion, so in addition to you, there are other aunts. The idea is that the old lady's birthday is coming soon, and we, the eldest house, must also show filial piety. I want to hear the aunts' opinions."
The old woman finished her words quickly and even brought the old lady out.
Hua Jiaoniang frowned. If she didn't go to the old lady's birthday party, she would have a hard time explaining to Su Zhiyi later.
Moreover, other concubines also went there, and they were not in Tinglan Courtyard, so I wonder if something happened.
"I understand. Let's go!"
Hua Jiaoniang followed the old woman with her bulging belly and walked towards Tingfeng Pavilion.
Along the way, Hua Jiaoniang's mind was racing. She was right to ask someone to call a doctor.
When she gets back, she will drink the abortion pill. After the baby is born, no matter whether it is alive or dead, she will pour a basin of water on Liu. It would be best if Su Zhiyi could divorce Liu in anger.
After walking for a while, they arrived at Tingfeng Pavilion, where Liu and other concubines were talking.
Hua Jiaoniang saw that Liu seemed to be in a good mood and kept talking to the concubines with a smile on her face.
"Aunt Hua is here."
"Hello, Madam." Hua Jiaoniang held her belly and squatted slightly.
Liu took a few glances at her belly and found it was obviously much bigger than those of other babies of the same month. If she continued to take those tonics, she would definitely not be able to keep the baby. But unfortunately, Hua Jiaoniang became smart and stopped taking tonics.
"You are still pregnant, so there is no need to be polite. Come and sit down." Liu greeted.
"Thank you, ma'am." Hua Jiaoniang went to sit aside, but before sitting down her maid took a cushion and put it underneath her.
An aunt saw this and couldn't help but snort and make fun of it.
"Oh! Sister Hua is really particular. She even brings a cushion with her when she goes out."
"Haha, Sister Sun, you know that Sister Hua's background is different from ours, so of course she has to bring a cushion. How can she not cover herself?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the other concubines couldn't help but cover their mouths and chuckle.
Hua Jiaoniang was so angry that her heart ached. These ignorant and stupid women, she was just being cautious, what do you know?
Liu waited until the concubines had laughed enough before she said, "Well, I called you here today because I have something serious to discuss."
After she said this, the aunts all quieted down, but they all felt strange.
I have never seen the eldest lady call them together to discuss the old lady’s birthday before. This year is the first time.
"The old lady's birthday is coming soon. Please help me think about what gift our eldest wife should give." Liu asked in a serious manner.
But in fact, she was not prepared to listen to the opinions of these bitches.
"This……"
The aunts all looked at each other in bewilderment. How would they know?
But since the eldest lady had asked him questions, he had no choice but to speak, so he spoke vaguely.
"How about a picture of a hundred years of longevity?"
"That's so boring. In my opinion, I should give you a gourd that symbolizes good fortune and longevity."
"Is it okay to send a big golden birthday peach?"
……
The concubines expressed their opinions, and Liu pouted as she listened.
They are all fools who have never seen the world. If the eldest wife really sent these things, given old Kang's character, he would definitely smash them on the spot, and it would also make the eldest master angry.
But she just drank her tea and listened, not caring what they said at all.
Hua Jiaoniang didn't say anything the whole time. She just listened to the concubines chattering, feeling extremely disdainful in her heart.
If these things were given to ordinary officials' wives, there would be no problem. However, this was the birthday of the old lady in the Marquis's Mansion, so what they said was not presentable. Didn't you see that Liu didn't say anything?
She curled her lips and smiled slightly, thinking that this scene was very funny, when she suddenly heard someone calling her.
"Jiao Niang, you are Jiao Niang?"
The sudden appearance of the man's voice startled all the aunts, and they all looked in the direction of the voice.
It turned out to be the second master of the Marquis' Mansion, Su Zhiwen, and a strange man. It was obvious that the questions just now were asked by this man.
But who is he? Why did he call Hua Jiaoniang by her name right away?
The aunts exchanged glances with each other. Although no one spoke, they had already guessed the same thing.
After all, Hua Jiaoniang came from a brothel, so who doesn’t have a few patrons?
The strange man who had just made her look so surprised must have been her former lover.
Liu was also very excited. She had finally found the person she had been waiting for. Her eyes fell on Hua Jiaoniang, and she thought happily in her heart:
Bitch! Today is the day you die!
Hua Jiaoniang was confused by the man's call. She couldn't remember his name, but she was sure that she had seen him before.
An inexplicable sense of panic emerged from the bottom of her heart. She felt something was wrong and she had to leave immediately.
She immediately stood up, bowed to Liu, and said quickly, "Madam, I'm a little tired, I'll go back now."
Everyone in Tingfeng Pavilion looked at Hua Jiaoniang, thinking that her actions confirmed their previous guess that the man must be Hua Jiaoniang's former patron.
Oh my! This is so interesting.
The eyes of the concubines all lit up, and they stared at Hua Jiaoniang as if they were waiting for a good show.
Ever since Hua Jiaoniang entered the Marquis' Mansion, the Master had not been to their room for a long time. Although the Master had favored her sometimes, she could still get some soup and water at that time.
It’s nothing like now, each one is so dry as if they are about to wither.