174 Consort Ding (1/2)
Few more days passed and XuanRong was currently discussing with YuShen. During those previous days, XuanRong did not leave QinWang Fu, even when Rui Fang Li's corpse made the capital lively once again. The government was still investigating, trying to find some clues, but XuanRong was not in the mood to pay attention to it. She let An Wei do the rest and cover her tracks.
”WangFei, the full moon will arrive in two more days. This servant thinks that WangFei must leave QinWang Fu during full moon. Although QinWang Fu is a good place, there is possibility that His Highness will find out WangFei's illness.”
YuShen's words were correct. Ever since they started sleeping together, every night, Xu Fei Yi would sleep in her courtyard. He would not able to sleep unless she would hug him and lull him into sleep. Whenever she wanted to leave QinWang Fu, she had to make sure that Xu Fei Yi had already fallen asleep.
”It would be dangerous for WangFei to remain here.”
”Then, what do you suggest?”
”This servant thanks WangFei for allowing this servant to give her own idea.”
”Mmm.. speak.”
”This servant thinks that it would be a good excuse to visit Fourth Chen Furen. Old Master had already guessed that WangFei was hiding something, but Old Master did not say anything when Shu Yi nursed back WangFei to health after using the art of Gu. Besides, She Yi had already left the residence and went to the border when Shu Er requested his presence. WangFei could use the opportunity to check Fourth Chen Furen's health.”
Hearing YuShen's plausible plan, XuanRong nodded.
”We will follow your plan then.”
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”XiaoJie, please drink this tonic. It will help you nourish your body.”
Ji Xue repeatedly stirred the red tonic. When she noticed that the temperature was already good for drinking, she immediately gave it towards XuanFei.
XuanFei's belly was still flat even though she was almost at the end of her first trimester. One would not be able to guess that she was pregnant.
”XiaoJie, this servant wants to say something.”
XuanFei's eyebrow rose when she heard Ji Xue's request. If the person who requested was other people, she would never allow it, but Ji Xue was different. XuanFei liked Ji Xue's performance as her personal maidservant and has high regards for her. She was good with in following her orders.
”Speak. If you say something foolish, I will cut your tongue.”
Ji Xue did not show any fear and thanked XuanFei for being magnanimous.
”This servant thinks that XiaoJie should walk around the residence every now and then.”
XuanFei's eyes darkened and glared at her in response.
”What nonsense are you speaking? Do you wish to become mute?”
Ji Xue kneeled and opened her mouth once again.
”XiaoJie, please listen to this servant's explanation. XiaoJie has been saying inside the courtyard for almost a month already and although the excuse of recuperating your health is still a good excuse, XiaoJie cannot use it in a long run in order to hide your pregnancy. Furen might not be suspicious for now but time will come that she and Laoye would insist to see you if you continue staying inside the courtyard without meeting them. XiaoJie should use this opportunity since XiaoJie's belly is still flat and confirm in front of Furen and Laoye that the child in XiaoJie's belly has long 'died' after you 'miscarried'. Furen will not insist to see you once you show yourself voluntarily. Even if you seldom leave the courtyard later, Furen would only think that XiaoJie was still angry and heartbroken, refusing to see them frequently.”
XuanFei fell in deep thought. After a few cups of tea[1], XuanFei nodded and agreed.