C297 (1/2)
”Do you know what it is?” The Xiao Clan asked.
”This servant doesn't know, but the madame said it was a joyous occasion.” The old woman who had just arrived answered as she stood by the door.
”A joyous occasion?” Lian Shiya's face revealed a puzzled expression. ”Mom, tell me, what happy occasion do you think our Prime Minister's Estate will have right now?”
Madam Xiao clutched her stomach, feeling that she had finally succeeded in impregnating her child. ”There's no such thing as a happy occasion as mine. After we get back from Qing An Courtyard, let Senior Servant Dong take a good look before making this matter public.”
”Father hasn't had a child in years. When the time comes, Mother's status will increase, and Father's love for Mother will be the same as before.” Lian Shiya was overjoyed.
”Let's go and take a look over there.”
Madam Xiao had intentionally changed into a festive outfit. Her rouge red dress was embroidered with gold sleeves, and she wore a yellow embroidered lotus leaf dress. She also wore a scarlet gold landscape with a phoenix hairpin and a ruby earring.
Lian Shiya had been ordered not to wear red by the Princess of An, and now she could only wear plain colors, the brightest was also purple. But Zi Shiya also found it difficult to look old, so she reluctantly wore a Precious Blue Chicken Heart embroidered with plum blossoms, a pink, blue, white button-down tunic, and a yellow long skirt.
Along the way to the gates of Qingan Courtyard, Madam Xiao's mood became even more relaxed. She couldn't help but smile, and the ordinary scenes of the past were especially pleasing to the eyes.
When they arrived at Qingan Courtyard, they saw the maids and their wives standing outside. There were two or three maids feeding the golden birds under the eaves, while Senior Servant Zhou and Senior Servant Song were whispering something to each other.
When they saw the Xiao family's old patriarch come, everyone stood properly and bowed respectfully. ”Madam.”
”Yes.” Even these servants, who usually couldn't stand to watch, didn't seem to find it that annoying today.
As soon as she entered, she saw her mother sitting in a large rosewood chair with emeralds embedded on her forehead. She wore a gown with a golden flowers in the collar of an auspicious and auspicious fashion, and her face was also filled with an unconcealable joy. The first wife, second wife, and third wife were all there, standing by the side of the old lady as usual. The first wife, for some reason, was blushing slightly.
”Madam, eldest lady.”
Lian Shiya also leisurely walked forward. ”Grandmother, mother, aunt, elder sister …”
After the two of them sat down, their mother spoke, ”Since everyone is here, I shall announce a joyous event. Speaking of which, this is the greatest joyous event that has happened to our Prime Minister's Estate in recent years.”
”Mother, don't keep me guessing. My heart has been stuck in my throat for a long time. Just say it, don't make my wife nervous.” Mrs Liu was used to making jokes without hurting Da Ya, so even her mother was not really angry.
”Alright, alright, I've said it.” Lian Xi's mother stretched out her hand, and Lian Xi silently took the teacup from her hand and put it aside.
”Please speak.” The wives all looked at their mother, some expectant, some doubtful.
”Hahahahaha …” Even her mother burst into laughter before she could say anything. Everyone felt discouraged again.
”Mother!” Mrs Liu pretended to be angry.
”Alright, alright. I've really said it. Doctor Lu has already examined the concubine who is pregnant. It has been two months!” The smile lines at the corner of her eyes were almost flying.
”What?” Such a good thing happened! ”Aiya, no wonder mother is so happy. This is truly a heavenly joyous occasion. Congratulations eldest sister-in-law, congratulations eldest sister-in-law, you're going to add another layer to our Prime Minister's Estate!” Mrs Liu seemed to feel the joy as she immediately stood up and walked to the front of the first wife, explaining.