Both new concubines were pregnant and staying in the same yard, just thinking about it made her happy.
Moreover, Rou Concubine thought she had the situation well in hand, but unexpectedly, Lian Concubine arrived. Lian Concubine’s status was different from her own as a thin horse, she was from a scholarly prestigious family, only that her family had fallen on hard times, and she had saved Yun Qi, which naturally set her apart.
On top of that, in order to take care of her, Yun Qi bought her two maids and an old nurse, and even gave her a lot of nice things. With people at her disposal and silver in hand, the end for Rou Concubine could well be imagined.
So Mrs. Han is really not in a hurry at all!
"Thank you, Madam!" Lian Concubine was very humble.
Yun Qi looked on, very satisfied.
"Go back and rest, and from now on, there’s no need to come to pay respects to me. Take good care of yourself and have a big healthy son for Second Master early, that’s what matters!" Mrs. Han finished speaking and waved her hand.
Lian Concubine stood up and bowed deeply to Mrs. Han.
"Shu Concubine, I will escort Xinxin back first!" Yun Qi said, and immediately regretted it.
However, Mrs. Han laughed, "Alright!"
Watching Yun Qi helping Lian Concubine walk away, she laughed even deeper.
When Rou Concubine heard that Yun Qi had returned, she was overjoyed, promptly dressed up, her belly bulging as she prepared to go to Qiyue Academy. But then she saw Yun Qi helping another woman walk slowly towards her.
Rou Concubine felt as though she had been struck by thunder.
How arrogant she had been in front of Mrs. Han some days ago, and now how lowly.
Now another woman had arrived, and seeing Yun Qi’s treatment of her, Rou Concubine, as a woman, knew that it was different from his treatment of her.
Her face turned pale white, and she had to pinch her palm hard to steady her emotions.
"This servant pays respects to Second Master!"
"Hmm," Yun Qi nodded, looking at Rou Concubine’s belly, "If you’re pregnant, rest well at home, don’t go walking around everywhere!"
"This servant knows the master has returned and couldn’t help feeling excited!"
"Hmm," Yun Qi responded indifferently, then said, "This is Lian Concubine, she will be living in the same yard as you. You should get along harmoniously. Don’t bother Madam for no reason!"
Rou Concubine felt uncomfortable, but dared not refute a single word and smiled at Lian Concubine, "Younger sister!"
Seeing that Lian Concubine was not as pretty as herself, she felt slightly reassured.
"Elder sister!" Lian Concubine performed a respectful courtesy and took a good look at Rou Concubine, making a mental note.
Yun Qi said, then turned and left.
He wanted to sit in the Qiyue Academy for a while, even if Mrs. Han would not say anything to him, he still wanted to sit beside Mrs. Han.
When Mrs. Han entered the study, she saw Yun Jinnian staring blankly at a book and laughed, "You thought your mother would be sad?"
Yun Jinnian looked at Mrs. Han, "Mother!"
"Mother is not sad at all, because she no longer cares!"
From now on, she just needed to take care of her daughter, as for Yun Qi, let him take as many concubines and have as many illegitimate sons as he wants, it had nothing to do with her.
And she didn’t have to use her own silver to support them.
Yun Jinnian reached out and held Mrs. Han’s hand, "Mother, you have me!"
"Yes, I have you indeed!"
After going through some events, the bond between mother and daughter had grown even stronger.
They did not mention Yun Qi anymore, one read a book while the other made clothes.
Since coming to the Yun Residence, Mrs. Han never carved anything nor even touched it.
When Yun Qi came by, mother and daughter were in a peaceful and beautiful moment. He stood at the doorway watching for a while, but they didn’t notice his presence, so he then turned to visit the old lady of the house.
The old lady of the house started crying as soon as she saw him.
"What’s the matter?" Yun Qi asked indifferently.
Yun Qi didn’t feel heartbroken by the old lady’s tears because all his sympathy was for Mrs. Han.
He didn’t know exactly when, but he had become thoroughly disillusioned with this mother of his and no longer felt a shred of filial piety towards her...