Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 517 - 521: Miscarriage (5)

Young Master Xin is very thin and smaller than Min, and when held in hand, he doesn’t weigh much.

"It’s fine." Xiqiu glanced at the nanny, smiling as she asked, "Were you chosen from the nursery to come to the mansion, or hired by the Grand Dowager from outside, and what is your name?"

The nanny replied with a smile, "Slave was selected from the nursery, signed a five-year contract with the Marquis Mansion, and my name is Caiqin." Xiqiu listened and nodded, then casually chatted with the nanny, "Where are you from, how many children do you have, and what happens to them while you’re here at the mansion?"

Caiqin replied, "Replying to Fourth Madam’s query, I have two children, the elder is six, and the younger is the same age as Young Master Xin, both are currently being looked after by their grandmother."

Xiqiu nodded, smiling, "Hmm." She looked back to see the nannies and maidservants behind the two other children, saying, "Thank you for your hard work."

Fourth Madam often plays with several children, the three nannies and their attendant maids are not unfamiliar with her, and they responded with cheerful smiles, "You’re welcome!"

Xiqiu smiled and then turned to speak with Young Master Xin: "Do you know that Min gets up every morning to jog around the courtyard?" Naturally, Young Master Xin knew, so he nodded, "I know, I know!"

He wanted to run too, but his grandmother wouldn’t allow it!

Xiqiu chuckled and said, "Grandmother doesn’t allow Young Master Xin to jog, is that right?" Young Master Xin nodded, Xiqiu continued, "Then how about Fourth Aunt teaches you other ways to strengthen your body?"

Young Master Xin was stunned, then delighted and asked, "Is it fun?" Sheng also shouted, "Me too, me too!"

Xiqiu smiled and pointed towards the garden, saying to the children, "Do you see the garden?" The children nodded, Xiqiu went on, "Every day after school, as long as it doesn’t rain, walk around the garden once, slowly, you don’t have to walk fast."

Upon hearing they only needed to walk, the two children pouted, seeing their unwilling expression, Xiqiu put Young Master Xin on the ground, squatted down, and said to them, "Don’t underestimate walking, after some time, turn one lap into two, then gradually increase it to three laps... let’s see who can walk the most without feeling tired. At that time, Fourth Aunt will give an extra reward, but the condition is to stop and rest as soon as you feel tired, no pushing yourself."

Young Master Xin had poor health, and usually, everyone was careful, even when he moved too much, they worried and followed, so slow walking was the gentlest way, allowing gradual progression without strenuous activity affecting his health.

Initially, they thought it boring, but Xiqiu’s words added some mysterious allure, Sheng immediately clapped and said, "I’ll definitely walk faster and more than Xin and Min!"

Min also laughed happily nearby, and Young Master Xin, not wanting to lose, said, "I’m not bad either!" Saying that, he grabbed Xiqiu’s hand, "Let’s walk now, I’m sure I’ll walk faster and more than Sheng."

"Alright!" Xiqiu cheerfully held Young Master Xin’s hand with one hand and Min’s with the other, then turned and ordered Sheng’s nanny to hold him, "Let’s try it today."

Once spoken, Sheng let go of his nanny’s hand and ran out, Xiqiu held Young Master Xin to prevent him from running, advising, "If you run, we will return." Then told Sheng, "We agreed to walk, running doesn’t count."

Sheng obediently walked back.

Indeed, the group walked a circuit around the garden, then Xiqiu brought the three children back inside for snacks before Chunliu took Young Master Xin and Sheng home.

Dongling took Min, who was sweating, for a bath, and she herself took a hot bath.

When she came out, Fourth Master Xiao had already returned; Xiqiu was a bit stunned and asked, "Fourth Master, why have you come back now?"

Fourth Master Xiao nodded, his face slightly stern, Xiqiu sat opposite him and asked, "What’s the matter, is it something troubling at the court?"

Fourth Master Xiao drank some tea, mildly, "Not really." He paused briefly, then said, "Originally at the palace, but the Empress Dowager suddenly summoned the Emperor, so Han Cheng, Qian Wenzhong, and I left first."

Xiqiu didn’t sense anything unusual, but since Fourth Master Xiao mentioned it, it surely wasn’t simple.

She leaned in to listen closely, and then Fourth Master Xiao said, "When I reached the outer court, Shen Ji caught up, saying an Heavenly Treasure Plum Bottle highly favored by the Empress Dowager had broken in the palace, and she couldn’t find it and was very anxious."

Xiqiu was taken aback, showing a serious expression, "Is the Fourth Master’s point that the Plum Bottle favored by the Empress Dowager happens to be from the Teng Family’s?"

Fourth Master Xiao looked at her approvingly, nodding.

How could it be so coincidental? The issue with the Teng Family was at its peak, yet the Empress Dowager chose this moment to search for the Plum Bottle brought into the palace by the Teng Family!

"What did the Emperor say?" Xiqiu inquired.

Fourth Master Xiao replied, "I’ll be going back to the palace soon, the Emperor’s intentions are still unclear."

Xiqiu noticed he was still in his court attire.

She pondered and decided to mention Madam Shen’s matters to Fourth Master Xiao: "It’s uncertain whether the Empress might have any thoughts, given she comes from the Shen Family."

Fourth Master Xiao’s expression also turned serious, sitting deep in contemplation.

While they were speaking, Chunliu called from beyond the curtain to Xiqiu, "Madam, someone from Count Wuchang’s place came, it’s a housekeeper from Old Madam Shen, she directly went to Second Madam’s place, saying she heard Madam Shen miscarried and came specially to look."

Truly speaking of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao arrives.

Indeed, Princess Changning knew about it.

Will the Empress also send someone tomorrow?

Fourth Master Xiao stood up, saying to Xiqiu, "Go to bed early, I might come back late." Xiqiu frowned and said, "The food is ready, have some before you go."

"It’s alright." Fourth Master Xiao smiled, "Tonight’s meal will be covered by the Emperor."

The rise and fall of the Teng Family now meant little to Marquis Xuanning, what Fourth Master Xiao cared more about was the canal transport in the Teng Family’s hands, canal transport quietly reflected on the establishment of the Maritime Trade Bureau of Great Zhou, leading to the Emperor reopening the sea ban, with the reopening of the sea ban, Fujian might again face the issue of pirates. Although Xiao Yanji’s death back then was not caused by the pirates, the matter arose due to them.

The sea ban was not merely national policy for the Xuanning Marquis Mansion.

It was more about remembering Xiao Yanji and the Emperor’s attitude towards the Xiao Family concerning the sea ban and whether he valued and utilized them.

The next day, as expected, a eunuch from the Empress’s side arrived; Xiqiu went ahead to receive the decree, the Empress bestowed many supplements upon Madam Shen. As a concubine, Madam Shen could not appear to accept the rewards, so Second Madam received them instead.

Second Madam’s complexion was poor; the eunuch smiled at her, saying, "The Empress said, leave it to Second Madam to take good care of the Shen Family’s maiden."

Even if a concubine has a distinguished status, a concubine remains a concubine, the Empress’s gesture was akin to slapping Second Madam.

Second Madam smiled, "Naturally." While trying to escort the eunuch out, she suddenly shivered and fainted.

The Grand Dowager’s face changed, meanwhile Zitan quickly supported Second Madam.

The courtyard became a chaotic scene.

Housekeeper Hu went to escort the eunuch from the Empress’s side, the eunuch showed surprise first, then followed Housekeeper Hu out of the courtyard somewhat sheepishly.