Chapter 1111 - 1108: Concern

Chapter 1111: Chapter 1108: Concern

“It will be very uncomfortable, but you are a strong child. When the baby is born, you will definitely be happy to have a mother who endures hardship for him.”

“If you get hungry at night, just tell the maidservants to get you food from the main kitchen. You need to eat more, even if it’s just for the baby.”

Xiang Ling’er was so touched by her concern that tears streamed down her face. “Sister-in-law, you’re too good to me.”

“Isn’t nickname treating you well?” Ye Muyu playfully blinked her eyes, teasing her.

Xiang Ling’er’s eyes welled up with tears as she hugged her arm. “Both you and your husband are good to me, but in my heart, you are the most important.”

Ye Muyu was startled by her answer and then couldn’t help but laugh through her tears. “Alright, girl, rest up. If there’s any emergency, you can send someone to call me.”

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“Sister-in-law, you should go back and rest earlier. I’m alright now,” Xiang Ling’er said, wiping away her tears and smiling.

“Alright then, you rest well.”

As Ye Muyu reached the door, she gave a few instructions to the maidservants waiting outside, “I specifically chose you for your steady characters. Xiang Ling’er is pregnant and has picky tastes; sometimes her legs are uncomfortable too. It will be tough, but you must take good care of her. If Xiang Ling’er is enduring silently, you should also be smart enough to help persuade her. Pregnancy is hard enough; we can’t neglect her.”

“If you face anything hard to decide on, come to me. Don’t worry, your monthly salary will be doubled during this time. Work diligently, and I won’t let you down, understand?”

The four maidservants quickly knelt down, “Yes, my lady.”

They felt no resentment in their hearts; after all, taking care of others was their duty. Even if it was tiring, it was expected. Only Madam Chu would generously provide rewards. They were filled with gratitude, and since they worked in shifts, it didn’t affect their rest and they didn’t suffer any hardships, so they had no second thoughts.

This was also because they were naturally kind-hearted.

Seeing the clear, grateful, and happy expressions in the eyes of the four maidservants, Ye Muyu felt relieved and then headed back to her own courtyard under the moonlight.

Xiang Ling’er, hearing this from within the room, felt that no one else could ever treat her as well as her sister-in-law did.

That night.

A sudden peal of thunder resounded.

Ye Muyu sat up in bed and heard the sound of water rushing outside.

It had started to rain heavily, and she felt a sense of unease. The previous light rain had already caused rising water levels, and if this heavy rain lasted for two or three days, the water would likely rise even more!

Chu Heng, far away in Zheng County, woke up to the sound of the rain and sat up as well.

He knew the time had come.

He immediately went outside and called all the bailiffs to assemble.

When the County Magistrate was woken up, hearing the sound of the rain, his heart skipped a beat. He quickly got up, dressed, and by the time he got to the front office, Chu Heng had already gathered the workforce and briefed everyone on their tasks.

“You, go to the ten or so villages near the border of South State and notify them to move to nearby high ground, taking all their food and belongings. Make sure there’s no omission.”

“You, take the oilcloth that was collected earlier and deliver it to every village, ensuring each village has enough oilcloth to protect their food.”

“If there’s a relatively high hill, let the villagers build thatched huts on it.”

“Assign twenty soldiers to each village.”

“It’s crucial to ensure the safety of the villagers’ property.”

Upon hearing these orders, Prefect Zheng’s heart lurched and he quickly stepped forward. “Lord Chu.”

“Magistrate, you’ve arrived just in time. Let’s depart,” replied Chu Heng.