Concubine Xiao nodded, raising her hands in agreement, her eyes suddenly turned to Xiao Ruo, who was as pale as paper, and her lips curled up.
Fan Shi didn't notice Xiao Ruo's face, and couldn't see any expression, Xiao Ying bit her lip, and squinted at Xiao Concubine, always feeling that something was wrong.
Shouldn't Concubine Xiao be so frightened that she screamed and lost her mind, what did she say? How could she be so clear-headed, every single word, even though she didn't say it clearly, pushed her and Xiao Ruo to an awkward position in one fell swoop.
Xiao Ruo pulled Fan Shi, and quickly moved close to Fan Shi's ear and said a word, Fan Shi's complexion changed drastically, Xiao Ruo was in a hurry, twisting the handkerchief in his hand.
Fan's mind was thinking quickly, and she calmed down, the old lady wanted to test the cinnabar, and Xiao Ruo had a child, so it would be strange if she could order it.
When Fan was worried, Miss Xiao suddenly said, "Grandmother, it's getting late, it's not good to torment everyone, how about waiting for tomorrow?"
The old lady felt sorry for Concubine Xiao, so naturally she did what she said, hesitated for a while, and nodded, "Come to Qing'an Yuan early in the morning!"
Fan breathed a sigh of relief when she heard the words, and quickly echoed, "Yeah, it's getting so late, Xiao Jiu must be exhausted from running all the way, let's take a rest earlier."
Concubine Xiao raised her eyebrows, looked at Fan Shi and smiled softly, "Mother is worried."
Fan smiled, "My child, why are you being polite, I'm not worried about who are you worried about?"
The old lady didn't sleep much for several days, and her energy was not very good. She was a little tired at the moment, and she held Xiao Concubine tightly by her hand.
"Go to sleep with grandma, grandma is worried about you a lot."
Miss Xiao nodded, "Okay."
Giving Fan Shi one night to prepare is enough to see what tricks she can play tomorrow.
As soon as he returned to the room, Fan's face darkened, and Xiao Ruo shrank her neck.
"You! It's so embarrassing. You're not married yet, why do you even have a belly? How many months?"
Not long after Xiao Ruogang found out, her menstruation was delayed, and she was afraid of dressing up as a maid and covering her face to go to the doctor. Unexpectedly, she was actually diagnosed as two months pregnant.
"It's been two months." Xiao Ruo confessed honestly, "Mother, I thought that the ninth sister might not be able to come back this time, His Highness has already made arrangements, just wait for the father to nod and agree, marry the daughter immediately, and the child's affairs will be fine. done."
As soon as Xiao Ruo mentioned Concubine Xiao, her teeth itch with hatred, "Who knew that the ninth sister was so lucky that she came back and was rescued by the princess. If she finds out tomorrow..."
Xiao Ruo looked at Fan Shi begging for help, and Fan Shi said angrily, "Now that I know I'm begging me, why did you go earlier? You! You're confused! Hey."
Fan's family didn't know what to say anymore, Xiao Ruo was really too confused, even if she lost her body, this child was absolutely impossible to have, once found out, it would either be Shentang or the family temple, and this is the situation again now.
Fan paused, "You can't keep this child any longer. Mother will get you some medicine tomorrow, and take it as soon as possible. After a month or two, you should be pregnant, even if you can't hide it."
When Xiao Ruo heard that she wanted to abort the child, she quickly refused, "Mother, this is His Highness's first child. His Highness said that it is probably a boy in nine out of ten, and my daughter is really reluctant."
Fan became impatient, and tapped Xiao Ruo's forehead with her fingertips, "Reluctance? Do you really think everyone else is stupid? Now that Xiao Jiu is back, there must be a change in the marriage. The fastest time for you to marry is two months. She will give birth in five months, who would believe it?"
Xiao Ruo suddenly pursed her lips and refused to speak. Fan's words were reasonable. If it took a little longer, the big belly would definitely not be able to hide it. It's a pity to just knock it out like this.
"Mother, I will ask His Highness to come out tomorrow, and ask His Highness what you mean." Xiao Ruo bit her lips, hoping that Lian Ji Ye would give her a satisfactory compensation.
Fan was so angry that he couldn't help it. The matter has come to this point, what else can we do, "This matter can't be delayed any longer. It will affect you in the future after a long time. Don't worry about it tomorrow. Don't show your feet. Everything Give it all to mother."
Xiao Ruo smiled reassuringly, "Thank you, mother, for your love."
Fan Shi rolled her eyes to Xiao Ruo angrily, Xiao Ruo stuck out her tongue, wrapped around Fan Shi's arm, Fan Shi rubbed her forehead, angry and helpless.
Early the next morning Qinganyuan
After the old lady had her breakfast, all the girls from the courtyards of the three rooms had gathered, the whole room was full of girls, colorful, charming and charming, making people feel at ease.
The old lady put down the teacup and said coldly, "
The purpose of calling you here must be known to everyone. You are not too young. There is a tradition in big families. When girls reach the right age, they will put cinnabar on their wrists, so you come one by one today. "
After saying that, the girls looked at each other in blank dismay, all of them lowered their heads and did not dare to have any objections. No one knew that today's move was to clear Xiao Concubine's innocence.
The old lady was really eccentric, so she took the girls from the whole house to accompany her, but the girls only complained in private, and they dared not speak out.
"Mother Liu, let's start." The old lady ordered.
Nanny Liu nodded, only separated by a small screen, they lined up in order from big to small, the first one was Xiao Ying.
"Miss, please show your arms." Nanny Liu said.
Xiao Ying glanced at a slender gecko sticking out its tongue in the urn, couldn't help shaking, and closed her eyes to reveal half of her wrist.
Nanny Liu lighted the cinnabar, then carried the gecko closer to cinnabar, the gecko stretched out its tongue and licked it.
After Xiao Ying came out, she revealed a smear of fresh and full cinnabar on her wrist. The old lady glanced at her and nodded. Soon Xiao Ying stepped aside and replaced the second girl.
After a while it was Xiao Ruo's turn. Xiao Ruo took a deep breath and walked in calmly.
Estimating the time, he walked out about half a cup of tea, with a bright red grain of cinnabar on his wrist. After showing it to the old lady, he breathed a sigh of relief and sat back on the stool.
It was Miss Xiao's turn, but the old lady said, "Nurse Liu, come out."
The old lady meant to order cinnabar face to face.
This is also what Miss Xiao requested, and she glanced at Nanny Liu, the old lady's dowry was bought by Fan's early in the morning, and she often gave advice in the old lady's ears.
I have been with the old lady for more than ten years, and the old lady trusts her very much and has never doubted her.
Concubine Xiao smiled, she wanted to remove this cancer herself.
After a while, a drop of bright red and plump cinnabar on Xiao Yu's wrist appeared on Hao's wrist, which was so bright.
Seeing the old lady, she was greatly relieved.
Suddenly, at this moment, Nanny Ruan came up with tea.
There was a strong fragrance in the air, Xiao Ruo smelled it, her complexion suddenly changed, she tried her best to hold back, her stomach churned.