Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 618 - 620: New Addition (5)

She smiled gratefully, "Thank my eldest sister-in-law for me." Then she turned to Chunliu and instructed, "Quickly open the storeroom, take out some supplements from the room, some can be taken back to my aunt, and some back to my eldest sister-in-law." After saying this, she took a couple of excited steps and muttered to herself, "I remember there’s some Liao Ling and summer cloth in the storeroom as well. Take some people and find them, cut them into clothes now, when the child is born next April or May, it will fit perfectly."

Nanny Qiu watched Xiqiu and laughed, Chunliu couldn’t help but smile too. There had been no happy events at the Tong Mansion for a long time. Now that Madam Xia was pregnant, it seemed like the gloom had finally lifted.

Chunliu arranged for the things Xiqiu wanted to send back to be loaded into a cart, while Xiqiu herself was actually cutting fabric in the room. She took Min’s childhood clothes out for comparison, and cut fabrics to fill a table. Bihuai and Biwu were also smiling and helping out, the three of them surrounding the small clothes and chatting. When Fourth Master Xiao returned, he was stunned. He looked at the little clothes neatly arranged on the rose bed, his eyes bright as he asked, "Are these for the child?"

Bihuai and Biwu smiled and retreated.

Xiqiu turned to look at his expression and knew he must have misunderstood, hurriedly explaining, "It’s for the concubine... " She felt a bit embarrassed as she spoke. After all, she was already grown up, and now the concubine was having a child again. She didn’t mind, but she wasn’t sure how Fourth Master Xiao would feel. But this matter had to be discussed with him, so Xiqiu thought for a moment and said, "Nanny Qiu came to say that the concubine is pregnant."

Fourth Master Xiao was slightly stunned upon hearing this. His expression showed a moment of loss but was quickly replaced by a smile. He nodded, saying, "Then tomorrow, I’ll accompany you back to the mansion to drink a glass of celebration wine with your father."

Between men... Xiqiu laughed, put down the scissors, and helped Fourth Master Xiao change his clothes, saying, "It’s rare for Fourth Master to have a day off tomorrow!" Fourth Master Xiao looked at her happily, his expression more relaxed, and said with a smile, "That’s why I need to go ask your father for a drink."

As they spoke, the two of them laughed. Xiqiu could imagine the expression of First Master having a son in his old age, perhaps even walking with a spring in his step.

The next day, Xiqiu and Fourth Master Xiao took a carriage back to the Tong Mansion. As soon as they entered, they saw Tong Xiyan at the door waiting to greet her with a solemn face. Xiqiu was startled and asked, "What’s wrong?" Was it because of Madam Xia’s pregnancy that he was unhappy?!

Thinking about it, she felt that Tong Xiyan wasn’t such a person.

Indeed, Tong Xiyan hooked her arm and explained, "It’s mother. She’s really angry at the moment, not seeing anyone, and insists that Madam Xia come to establish some rules." He sighed, "After falling ill, her temperament has worsened."

Xiqiu raised an eyebrow, not commenting.

Tong Xiyan turned to look at Xiqiu, smiling, "It’s alright now, we might have another younger brother or sister. You should go see the concubine."

Xiqiu was indeed worried about the concubine, so she greeted Tong Xiyan and went with Fourth Master Xiao - one to find First Master in the outer courtyard, the other to Madam Xia’s East Cross Courtyard.

Before entering the door, she heard the cheerful laughter of Madam Luo. Seeing Xiqiu enter, Madam Luo happily came forward and said with a smile, "Sixth Lady, you’re back just in time. Go persuade your concubine; she won’t even eat."

Xiqiu entered and saw three or four more young maidservants in the courtyard, and a few unfamiliar elder women, looking like First Master had sent new ones to serve Madam Xia.

Xiqiu smiled slightly and nodded to Madam Luo before lifting the curtain and entering the room. Madam Xia was lying on the bed in her inner clothes. As soon as she saw Xiqiu, she turned her face and tears fell. Madam Luo automatically withdrew, and Xiqiu sat beside Madam Xia, asking, "Concubine, why are you crying?"

"Sixth Lady." Madam Xia’s eyes were red, her face flushed, "At such an age, saying it out..."

"Concubine," Xiqiu said with a smile, "You’re still so young, and father isn’t that old. It’s just that we have few people in our mansion. In other mansions, it’s common for grandsons to be more than ten years older than sons. There’s nothing unusual about it. Don’t let it burden you."

"But..." Madam Xia lowered her head, holding Xiqiu’s hand and looking at her, "You and Seventh Young Master are already so grown."

She was still afraid that she and her younger brother would mind.

"Seventh brother and I have always hoped for more siblings. Now that we have one, we’re too happy to be anxious," Xiqiu said, pausing. "I remember talking about this when First Master returned. Now our wish has come true. I’ve already made seven or eight sets of clothes in half a day yesterday. You shouldn’t move too much while you’re pregnant. When I have time, I’ll finish them and have someone send them over."

Madam Xia sighed deeply, but her face showed noticeable relief.

Xiqiu then turned to instruct Xiuzhi to prepare some food, persuading, "As for eldest brother and sister-in-law, you don’t have to worry. Sister-in-law is about to give birth and understands things better than anyone, so she won’t hold any grievances. As for Lady..." She whispered into Madam Xia’s ear, "Just be on guard against Nanny Fang. Doesn’t the Lady still have First Master to restrain her? Besides, this child is First Master’s son in old age. He won’t let anything happen to you."

"I know, but in my heart..." Madam Xia wiped her tears, about to speak, when Xiuzhi poked her head in and said, "Seventh Young Master is back." Madam Xia’s eyes brightened, looking towards the door.

Tong Minzhi ran in, his boyish face already bearing some of First Master’s gentle features. Upon seeing Xiqiu, he called out, "Sister," and hurried to the bedside, staring at Madam Xia’s belly, making her face flush with embarrassment. Xiqiu feared Tong Minzhi might mind, so she pulled him and asked, "What are you doing?"

Tong Minzhi snapped out of his daze, then chuckled, looking at Madam Xia and asking, "Concubine, is there really a brother inside?"

"This child!" Madam Xia said with a laugh and tears, "How do we know if it’s a brother or sister yet?" She paused, then looked worriedly at Tong Minzhi, "Does Seventh Young Master want a brother?"

Xiqiu frowned at Tong Minzhi, who quickly waved his hand smilingly, "No... it doesn’t matter if it’s a brother or sister, I like both, but... but..." He glanced at Xiqiu and Madam Xia, smiling, "If it’s a brother, that would be the best."

Xiqiu and Madam Xia both breathed a sigh of relief.

Tong Minzhi could accept it without any misgivings, so the burden on their hearts eased.

They stayed for lunch at Madam Xia’s, while Fourth Master Xiao drank with First Master in the outer courtyard. Xiqiu also went to Madam Jiang’s room for a while, where Madam Jiang said, "Don’t mind too much about mother. Since Fourth Sister returned home, she’s been like this, often losing her temper, even making Nanny Fang cry twice."

Xiqiu nodded, replying, "Her health isn’t good, so it’s understandable she has a temper." Observing Jiang’s belly, she added, "Next month, it’s due. Have you hired a midwife? Do you need me to hire a nurse nanny for you?"

"The midwife was hired last month, and my mother is helping to find a nurse. She found a lady from the village who is coming next month and has plenty of milk," Jiang said with a smile. "Everything’s under control, Sixth Lady, no need to worry."

"That’s good, then I won’t worry," Xiqiu replied with a smile. Then Jiang accompanied her to Lady’s room to pay respects, but they were stopped at the door by Nanny Fang, who looked rather annoyed. "Lady is sleeping right now. Sixth Lady, your intention is understood. Please come another day."

Xiqiu smiled and did not enter.

Lady Jiang then accompanied Xiqiu to First Master’s room to greet him. Even though they couldn’t enter the room, they were stopped at the door, but laughter and singing could already be heard from within.

Returning to the South Arch, they told Grand Dowager about Madam Xia’s pregnancy. Grand Dowager was pleasantly surprised, her face lighting up with joy, as she laughed, "This is indeed wonderful news." She then asked Nanny Wu to find many fabrics and medicines.

Back at the South Arch, when they told Grand Dowager about Madam Xia’s pregnancy, Grand Dowager was overwhelmed for a moment and then beamed with joy, saying, "This truly is a great piece of news." She then instructed Nanny Wu to find a lot of fabrics and medicines.

"I haven’t been feeling well lately," Grand Dowager confessed with a contented smile as she nestled against the pillow. "Let’s invite the Imperial Physician to come and check my pulse before the Mid-Autumn Festival, and also have him take a look at her at the same time."

On the ninth day of the month, Xiqiu was still in her grooming when Chunliu knocked on the door and entered, speaking softly, "Madam, the palace has sent the Imperial Physician, and a female official has also arrived."

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