Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 433 - 435: Heart-to-Heart (3)

Xiqiu stayed up all night, and in the morning she packed the things to return to the mansion. When Min came over, everyone silently had breakfast. Xiqiu helped Min change clothes, and the three went to the Grand Dowager. Xing followed the Second Madam to Prince Rong Mansion, Sheng was taken by the nanny to the Fifth Young Master’s house, and the Grand Dowager was talking with Xiao Yanzheng. Xiqiu greeted the Grand Dowager, and the three took the carriage to Tong Mansion.

Madam Jiang was at the second gate to greet them. Xiqiu got off the carriage, holding Min, and Madam Jiang smiled and welcomed them: "Sixth Lady and Sixth Son-in-law are inside talking with your elder brother; please go in quickly." She looked at Min and praised, "Min is really well-behaved."

Xiqiu smiled and spoke to Min, "Quickly call her Aunt." Min generously called out, "Aunt."

Madam Jiang was very pleased, took out a golden bracelet with a pig-shaped copper bell from her chest, and gave it to Min: "May our Min live a long and happy life!"

Min looked at Xiqiu and then at Fourth Master Xiao standing by with his arms folded, unsure whether to accept it or not.

"Go ahead, take it." Xiqiu smiled at Min.

Min reached out to take it and thanked Madam Jiang, while Xiqiu helped him put it on. Madam Jiang smiled and said, "Let’s go inside." The group followed the path to the First Lady’s room.

Tong Xiyang did not come, so naturally, Ren Jun wouldn’t be here either!

Jiang Shilin greeted them from the door with a smile and clasped his fists toward Fourth Master Xiao: "Brother-in-law." Xiao also clasped his fists in return, and the two went ahead into the main room.

Xiqiu and Madam Jiang followed behind, and Madam Jiang said with a smile, "There are no children in the mansion, otherwise Min could have someone to play with."

She said it casually, but Xiqiu listened with interest, knowing that Madam Jiang wouldn’t mention it without reason. She stopped at the door and asked Madam Jiang with a smile, "Sister-in-law, are you...?"

Could it be that Madam Jiang is pregnant?

Indeed, Madam Jiang naturally placed her hand on her belly, her cheeks flushed with redness, bowed her head shyly, and nodded: "I’ve just found out yesterday, over a month now, Mr. Hu will come again in a few days."

"Really?! This is indeed good news." Xiqiu was beaming with joy. The Tong Family really needed to add new members and bring new energy. She handed Min to the nanny and held Madam Jiang’s hand: "Has elder brother been informed, or written a letter to tell father?"

Madam Jiang felt warm seeing Xiqiu genuinely happy for her and said with a happy smile: "To write a letter to father, it must be confirmed first." She blushed and said, "Sixth Lady, please don’t mention it yet. I haven’t told Fourth Lady and mother, I plan to wait a few days to confirm before saying anything."

"Certainly, certainly." Xiqiu nodded repeatedly to reassure her: "You must take care of yourself now, be sure not to overexert yourself. I heard the first three months need careful attention."

Madam Jiang nodded and said: "Last night, I discussed with your elder brother about inviting my mother to stay for a while. With her here, I’ll feel more at ease." Saying that, she lowered her head: "I’m... I’m very nervous."

The first pregnancy will naturally bring some nervousness when you are to be a mother.

"Of course." Xiqiu nodded with a smile, having no objections at all: "Having your own mother take care of you must be much more attentive and thoughtful than anyone else."

Madam Jiang’s eyes brightened as she held Xiqiu’s hand tightly, slightly surprised that Xiqiu supported her. She was a little emotional and said, "Sixth Lady thinks this is fine?"

Xiqiu nodded as a matter of course, having heard that Jiang Family’s Master often does business elsewhere, leaving Madam Jiang alone in the mansion. Now that her daughter is pregnant and the mother comes to care for her, it’s perfectly reasonable, and Xiqiu naturally had no objection. But, suddenly thinking of something, she was shocked and asked, "Is it elder brother who disagrees?"

Madam Jiang lowered her face, somewhat dejectedly: "Your elder brother didn’t disagree, he just didn’t say anything, which is why I’m worried." She paused and then said: "Sixth Lady, could you help persuade your elder brother..."

So it was for this matter. Xiqiu nodded with a smile: "I’ll talk to him later. Right now, the most important thing is the baby in Sister-in-law’s belly, nothing else matters!"

Madam Jiang looked at Xiqiu gratefully, her eyes slightly red.

As they were speaking, Tong Xiyan came out from inside: "Why not go in, standing at the door and speaking secretly." After saying this, he linked arms with Xiqiu and Madam Jiang: "Could it be something deliberately kept from me?"

Madam Jiang secretly blinked at Xiqiu, who said with a smile, "We’re talking about Third Sister!"

Tong Xiyan’s face fell upon hearing it, pouting, "Better not return, to spare the annoyance of seeing her." Pulling them both inside he said, "Let’s talk inside, it’s especially cold with the wind blowing outside."

The three entered the room one after another. Fourth Master Xiao was discussing with Tong Shen Zhi and Jiang Shilin in the parlor. Xiqiu entered the room and saluted Tong Shen Zhi, then let Min offer New Year’s greetings to the uncle and received an inkstone. Jiang Shilin gifted a wolf hair brush, and Xiqiu thanked them both.

The family entered Lady’s room where Lady lay on the bed, having changed into New Year’s clothing, her hair freshly done. Xiqiu knelt in salute and called, "Mother!"

Fourth Master Xiao also saluted Lady, and then Xiqiu turned to Min and said, "Give your regards to Grandmother." Min, imitating the adults, clasped his hands at Lady’s and saluted: "Wishing Grandmother health, peace, and prosperity."

Lady looked at Min with somewhat cold eyes. Madam Jiang frowned and glanced at Nanny Fang. Nanny Fang did not want to stir up conflict; after all, this child was Fourth Master Xiao’s illegitimate son. In front of him, Nanny Fang dared not slight Xiqiu and Min. She smilingly took a pocket out from under Lady’s pillow: "Buy treats for Young Master Min."

Just a pocket! 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Min accepted it with a smile and thanked Lady earnestly.

Madam Jiang’s face was a bit awkward.

Tong Xiyan realized that Lady intentionally humiliated Xiqiu, so he smiled and said to Xiqiu, "Let’s sit outside and have tea; Mother will need to take medicine now." Saying this, he leaned down to pick up Min and winked at Xiqiu.

Accustomed to Lady’s behavior, Xiqiu smiled, saluted Lady, and then left the room without any fuss.

Fourth Master Xiao glanced deeply at Lady, his expression somewhat ambiguous.

The group went out to continue their conversation, and Madam Jiang prepared preserved fruits and nuts especially for Min, while Xiqiu was offered tea. Meanwhile, Jiang Shilin, Tong Shen Zhi, and Fourth Master Xiao moved into the next room for their discussion.

"This morning I heard that Wujin Bo Mansion invited the Imperial Physician in last night." Jiang Shilin said looking at Tong Shen Zhi: "Does Brother know about this?"

Tong Shen Zhi nodded lightly: "Yes, I sent someone to inquire in the morning, it appears to be not very serious."

Jiang Shilin sighed and continued, "The Emperor’s intention wasn’t for Count Wujin; this time he’s taking the fall for someone else." He was naturally referring to Prince Rong.

Tong Shen Zhi said nothing, so Jiang Shilin continued, "The Emperor intends to lift the sea ban, what do you think?" After speaking, he looked at Fourth Master Xiao.