"Indeed." Yang Ruxin smiled and waved her hand, then casually took a gold hairpin inlaid with kingfisher feathers from the dressing table and handed it over, "A reward for you."
"Thank you, Madam, for the reward." Hong Yi accepted the gold hairpin with a wide smile.
This hairpin is worth at least a hundred taels of Silver.
Although Lun Yi said nothing, a hint of reluctance flashed in her eyes.
"Alright, hurry up and get the meal ready." Du Juan said, "The madam will be heading out later."
Lun Yi and Hong Yi bowed and left.
Yang Ruxin waited until everyone had left, then handed a bottle to Du Juan: "These days, donât let anyone else up in the attic, especially nanny Lou, sheâs getting old..."
"Is there something wrong with the incense?" Du Juan frowned.
"Thereâs a big problem." Yang Ruxin smiled a little, "This thing, if used consistently for seven days and followed with some honey water, is ten times more potent than tremulous Acacia Fragrance or any of those medicines..."
Du Juan, having roamed the martial world, naturally knew those were very potent aphrodisiacs, the kind with no cure, and immediately shuddered, then swallowed a pill: "Damn it, Iâll go right away..."
"No." Yang Ruxin hurriedly pulled Du Juan back, "Impulsivity is the Demon, stay calm."
Du Juan twitched the corner of her mouth.
"Theyâve gone through all the trouble and expense to get such incense, we canât deny them some satisfaction, can we? So, we need to cooperate more from now on." Yang Ruxinâs lips curled up mischievously, "Since they want to play, I must ensure they play well, otherwise, itâs too easy on them."
"Alright." A hint of coldness flashed in Du Juanâs eyes.
In a private room of Baoyue Building.
Shen Junru had arrived early; although she appeared calm, she was actually quite anxious inside. Her menstruation had been delayed for six days already. She could have waited longer, but she just couldnât hold back anymore.
"Your Grace, relax a bit." Jinhua noticed the veins bulging on the back of Shen Junruâs hand as she clutched her handkerchief, and softly reminded her, "Being tense isnât good for your health."
Only then did Shen Junru take a deep breath and hold Jinhuaâs hand: "Do you think..."
At this moment, the door of the private room opened, and Yin Hua came in: "Your Grace, Madam Ruyi has arrived."
"Xinxin." Shen Junru quickly stood up. Actually, she could have let the Imperial Physician diagnose her, but she wasnât sure whose side the physicians in the Imperial Hospital were on; she couldnât risk her own childâs safety. Without waiting for the other to salute, she went over and held her hand, "Quickly sit down, I..."
"Congratulations, Crown Princess Consort." Yang Ruxin smiled and nodded at Shen Junru.
"You mean..." Shen Junruâs eyes widened instantly.
"Believe me, thereâs no mistake." Yang Ruxin nodded; she had just looked at Shen Junruâs belly. If she wasnât mistaken, it should be twins, but since they were too small, she wasnât sure.
Shen Junruâs eyes turned red immediately.
"You mustnât cry, donât be nervous, donât get excited, you must be calm and composed." Yang Ruxin hurriedly squeezed Shen Junruâs hand, "That way, the baby will be healthy and beautiful."
Shen Junru sniffled and nodded.
"If the Crown Princess Consort trusts me, then have someone fetch a portion of greens from the vegetarian restaurant every day; itâll be beneficial..."
"Okay." Shen Junru nodded.
"But remember to pay; thatâs a business venture between me and the Empress Dowager, canât be free, but thereâs a twenty percent discount..."