Chapter 966: Confused

Yang Chenyi was worried about her and instructed.

"You stay here quietly and recover; I’ll come to pick you up in two months!"

Xia Caiying didn’t say anything, merely nodded silently.

Yang Chenyi glanced around.

After confirming everything was in place, he changed his clothes.

He carried his luggage and left with the servant boy.

Xia Caiying reluctantly chased after him to the door.

She wanted to say something but felt embarrassed; eventually, she just gazed at Yang Chenyi with deep affection as he departed.

Yang Chenyi turned back and saw her from a distance, smiling broadly and waving his hand.

Then he turned around, got on his horse, and rode away.

Amidst the green mountains and clear waters, under the brilliant sun.

That sunny, handsome, and warm smile instantly lingered in her heart.

Xia Caiying felt her heart tremble sharply, and she could never forget.

She didn’t know how long it had been when Du Juan cautiously spoke behind her.

"Madam!"

Xia Caiying startled back to reality, realizing that the figure was long gone.

Only then did she turn around and lie on the bed, looking lost.

Du Juan spoke again.

"Madam! What’s wrong with you?"

"Is it because the master left, and you’re unhappy?"

"You’re still expecting the little heir, so you can’t always be so gloomy!"

"Outside, the Third Prince, Fourth Prince, and Little Heir are flying kites. Listen to how much fun they’re having; why don’t we go out and take a look?"

Xia Caiying hesitated for a moment, then shook her head.

"Forget it, I’m tired!"

"I didn’t sleep well last night. If the Lady and Sister-in-law come asking, just say that I’m a bit fatigued and haven’t recovered yet!"

After speaking, she turned over, facing inside, and went to sleep.

Du Juan was worried but couldn’t say much.

She pulled the curtains to let the mistress rest.

Just when she finished tidying up and prepared to leave.

She saw Zi Yue and Dong’er coming to inquire.

"Our Lady asked us to invite the Young Lady over for tea!"

"Yes, where is your Young Lady? The weather is nice, she should come out and stroll!"

Xia Ruqing and Ni Manxue also called for someone to invite her over after seeing Yang Chenyi leave.

But...

Du Juan glanced inside, then had to apologize and reply.

"I’m afraid the Lady and Lady Hou will be disappointed!"

"Our Madam hasn’t had a good appetite these past two days; she’s lying down!"

"What? Not a good appetite? This is serious. Have you invited the Imperial Physician to take a look?" Zi Yue said gravely.

Du Juan smiled helplessly.

"The mistress said it’s just the fatigue from the carriage ride, a couple of days of rest will be fine."

"She won’t let me invite the Imperial Physician! As a servant, it’s not my place to make decisions for her!"

Zi Yue glanced inside, thought for a moment, and then quietly pulled Du Juan outside and whispered.

"Your mistress might not understand, but you should advise her a bit!"

"After all, she’s expecting, and cannot be willful! What if anything happens, then what?"

"How about you try persuading her? I’ll invite the Imperial Physician for you!"

Du Juan thought for a while and nodded.

"Alright, I’ll go right away!"

She said, turning and going in.

Zi Yue and Dong’er left together.

First, they reported to Xia Ruqing, and then they invited the Imperial Physician over.

Upon hearing it was the Lady’s wish to call for the Imperial Physician, Xia Caiying had no reason to object.

She obediently let the Imperial Physician take her pulse.

Imperial Doctor Zhang stroked his beard, squinted his eyes and took her pulse for a long time before nodding and saying.

"Madam’s pulse shows no problems, but..."

"During pregnancy, it’s important to maintain a pleasant mood. If thoughts are overly burdensome, it can harm both the body and the child!"

Du Juan felt deeply concerned.

"Madam, did you hear? The Imperial Physician said not to overthink!"

Xia Caiying closed her eyes and nodded.

"Thank you, Imperial Physician. I’ll try to let things go!"

Imperial Doctor Zhang nodded and continued.

"As the saying goes, a heart illness requires heart medicine! Prescribing the right medicine to the case is the best strategy!"

"Once the heart is at ease, Madam’s health will naturally recover!"

Xia Caiying nodded.

"Thank you, indeed!"

"Du Juan, see the Imperial Physician out!"

"Yes!"

Du Juan bowed, gave him a purse, and saw him out politely.

Seeing this, Zi Yue and Dong’er also left.

Every family has its difficult issues.

Since the Young Lady didn’t want to talk about her family’s affairs, they thought it best to avoid the subject.

After Du Juan returned, she leaned by the bedside.

"Madam, what is truly troubling you?"

"Du Juan grew up with you; we’ve been through hardships together, is there anything you can’t share with me?"

Xia Caiying pondered for a long while, then murmured.

"I..."

"I’ve selected several beautiful women for him and placed them in the front yard!"

"The master might like them!"

"The reason I wanted to come out this time is indeed because of this!"

"I don’t want to see, hear, or even know about those things!"

As she spoke, her eyes reddened.

Du Juan was stunned for a moment before realizing.

It turned out that the reason Madam had been gloomy these days was because of this!

She relaxed and laughed.

"Madam, you... you’re really..."

"Didn’t the master say he only wants you? Why did you still?!"

Du Juan, being a close maid, knew a bit about the matters between her mistress and master, which is why she asked.

Xia Caiying smiled bitterly.

"Do you think I want this?"

"But you also know what those sisters-in-law of ours are like!"

"They hint and suggest that if I don’t find concubines for the master, I’m not being virtuous!"

"And I had no choice..."

Du Juan quickly comforted her.

"Madam, they’re jealous of you!"

"I’d say, they’re envious; what they can’t have themselves, they can’t bear others having it!"

"They see you and the master being affectionate, and they’re envious!"

Xia Caiying let out a laugh mixed with tears.

"But what good does that do for me?"

"I still have to obediently arrange concubines for the master!"

Du Juan felt a bit exasperated by her attitude.

"Oh, my Lady!"

"How has your character changed since you married and became pregnant?"

"You used to be so straightforward and generous; now you’re always hesitating and worrying!"

"They can’t stand you being happy, and they can’t stand you and the master being in love; they want to sabotage it!"

Xia Caiying was taken aback.

"I..."

"Hesitating and worrying?!"

She suddenly recalled the events of those times.

Upon carefully reflecting, she realized that indeed, it seemed to be true!

An alarm went off in her mind.

"Yes, why have I become so fretful?"

Truly, she had been assimilated by those housewives who only knew how to gossip!

Look at Madam Yang and Minister Yang, they’ve been affectionate for so many years, without even taking on any concubines, just a few chamber maids.

The master never visits them.

Not a single child born from a concubine.

In the Capital City, many people secretly spread that Lord Yang is henpecked, and Madam Yang is jealous.

But when it comes down to it?

Secretly envying them are still a great many!

Xia Caiying suddenly became clear-headed.

"Du Juan, you’re right, how did I become so concerned about appearances!"

Du Juan immediately agreed.

"Isn’t it true, Madam? The master and you share such a strong relationship, he hasn’t mentioned taking on concubines, just ignore it!"

"Besides, since the master promised not to find others, he definitely won’t!"

"You should be completely at ease now!"

Xia Caiying smiled and nodded.

"I’ve been foolish!"