Chapter 56: Bad news comes in threes 4 (2/2)

”Oh mother, don't say things like this. You will make me embarrassed” Zhu Feifei replied pretending to be shy.

”Why would you feel embarrassed, you and the sixth Prince are newly Weds and now you are expecting your first child. It is only right” madam Zhu continued.

”Mother” Zhu Feifei laughed shyly.

Madam Zhu smiled at her daughter before glancing at Zhu Fengyin, who sat silently opposite her. ”You have been married for a while now Fengyin, I trust that the Duke is treating you well?”, she asked.

”Yes, he is mother” Zhu Fengyin nodded.

”What is this I hear about you and your mother-in-law, Madam Lu is the wife of a celebrated general. You should make sure to respect your elders and behave properly. You are representing the Zhu Family, don't make us lose face”, Madam Zhu cautioned in a quiet tone.

”Yes mother”

”Don't just focus on getting your husband's attention, try to fulfil your responsibilities. As the Eldest daughter-in-law of the Lu family, it is your responsibility to provide the Lu family with heirs. You have been married for half a year, why haven't I heard any news from you” Madam Zhu said scolding her severely.

”Sorry mother, I will endeavour to do that” Zhu Fengyin replied her head bent low.

”good, at least you know your duties”.

Zhu Fengyin stayed for a few hours with madam Zhu and her sisters as they 'caught up with each

other. After eating lunch, they withdrew to their Courtyard. The servants cleaned out the old Courtyards of the young Mistresses for the occasion.

They all returned to their previous courtyard, Zhongshan Cheng and Zhu Feifei had just settled in when he asked ”the young maid standing behind the duchess is very pretty don't you think.... Is she married?”.

Zhu Feifei paused what she was doing for a split second, narrowed her eyes on Zhongshan Cheng and replied ”not that I am aware of, why do you ask?”.

Zhongshan Cheng ignored her and just smiled, he pulled his boots back on and walked out of the door.