Mrs. Zhen was in a good mood, but she held Xiaocao's hand, with a visibly gentle look on her face. She thanked Xiaocao in soft words and put her own daughter aside. It felt like Zhen Muyao's pregnancy was all thanks to Xiaocao and me.
Uh, something seems wrong...
Zhen Muyao had a wooden face, so, after all, Sister Xuan was her mother's biological daughter. Okay, since she was her mother's biological daughter, she definitely couldn't compete for favor. Look, she was so considerate and not jealous or envious at all.
Although they were celebrating the Empress Dowager's birthday, not everyone could see her, so the group went to a side hall and waited for the Empress Dowager to summon them.
There are quite a few people in the side hall, some familiar and some not, but today, all the dignitaries of the entire imperial city are definitely gathered in the palace, and if you are interested, you can definitely see them all at once.
Naturally, there were also people from the Jian family in the side hall. After all, she was the mother-in-law, so Zhen Muyao restrained herself in front of Madam Jian and told her about the pregnancy quietly. Upon hearing the good news, Madam Jian's face was much more joyful than Madam Zhen's, and even attracted the attention of others.
Mrs. Jian didn't care about all that. She held Zhen Muyao's hand and was overjoyed. Zhen Muyao had been married into the Jian family for just over two months and she had never thought that she would get pregnant so soon. The surprise came too quickly.
However, thinking of Zhen Muyao's past temperament, it is inevitable to feel a little worried. It's just that there are many people here now, and Mrs. Zhen is also here, so it's hard to say anything. She just kept Zhen Muyao by her side intentionally or unintentionally, so that Zhen Miyo felt a little regretful. Maybe she shouldn't have told her immediately. It's obvious that before the child is born and she is out of confinement, her chances of going out must be greatly reduced, so that her joy has cooled down a little. Think about it, there has been almost a year of "darkness", and what should she do if she suddenly feels a little bit disappointed
Xiaocao could probably guess what Zhen Muyao was thinking, but she could do nothing about it.
Mrs. Zhen was even more heartless towards her daughter. She was talking to Han at the moment, and it seemed that her joy of becoming a grandmother only lasted for a short time, and she became indifferent in an instant. If you didn't know, you might think she had something against her daughter.
People, whether known or not, greeted each other. Although no one spoke loudly, it was still quite noisy. Xiaocao knew quite a few people, but there were fewer people she was familiar with and had a good relationship with. At the moment, she was staying with her sisters.
Xiaocao could sense some subtle scrutiny, but didn't take it too seriously.
At some point, the gazes that were falling on her disappeared. There was an obvious commotion nearby. Hearing words like "Whose girl is this? Why haven't I seen her before?" Xiaocao became curious about what kind of girl could cause such a big reaction. She looked over and then couldn't help laughing.
"Fourth sister, is this Sister Bihe? Oh my God, I'm so scared." Not to mention, Wen Renying was extremely surprised. Although she knew that Xia Bihe was a beauty after she lost some weight, now that she has completely lost weight and recovered to the figure of a girl, and dressed up so carefully, she is really stunningly beautiful.
Xia Bihe had been to the Wen family not too often, but not too often either. Wenren Xi and the others had naturally seen her before. Of course, they had only met her once or twice and had not paid much attention to her. Although they all knew about her changes, if Wenren Ying had not called her out, they would have had no idea who this person was, and would have been even more surprised.
You know, Xia Bihe is absolutely famous in the circle of noble ladies. The existence of such a "fat pig" would make anyone who heard of it want to meet her. After all, she is of noble status and one can find a lot of superiority in her.
"Who do you say she is? Xia Bihe?!" someone nearby suddenly raised his voice and asked, so that the people who were talking among themselves suddenly fell silent, looking at the bewildered person at the door, their eyes full of shock and disbelief.
Xiaocao turned her head to look at the person who spoke. Mingzeyue had walked up to them at some point. The girl's injuries seemed to be recovering well. It takes a hundred days to heal a broken bone. Xiaocao's medicine was good enough, so it really wouldn't take that long.
The fact that she can stand here safely now means that she was not forcibly sent away from the Ming family.
"How is Miss Ming's injury?" Out of his instinct as a doctor, Xiaocao asked softly when he saw her.
Ming Zeyue pulled the corners of her mouth stiffly. Because of what happened, her personality became more and more strange. If someone else asked her this, they would think that she was being mocked. However, she knew that Xiaocao was purely concerned about her, even if it was not because of her as a person, but because of her "injury". "Not bad... Thank you."
Although the last three words were spoken very softly, the sisters of the Wen family still heard them. Even someone as proud as Ming Zeyue could actually say thank you, which made everyone look at each other in surprise.
Ming Zeyue didn't like this weird atmosphere, "You said she is the fat pig Xia Bihe from before?" The voice was normal, but many people heard it, including Xia Bihe who was hesitating at the door.
Zhen Muyao seemed to take the opportunity to get away from Madam Jian. She walked over and sneered, "She is a great beauty now. Let me tell you, with this look, she can't be the most beautiful woman in the imperial city, but she can definitely be ranked in the top three. After all, people have different tastes in beauty." He looked Xia Bihe up and down, then waved to her, "Miss Xia, what are you doing standing at the door?"
Xia Bihe hurried in and stood next to Xiaocao, away from Ming Zeyue. She subconsciously glanced at Ming Zeyue with a hint of fear in her eyes. It was not surprising that the person who almost took her life would leave a shadow in her heart.
Xia Bihe greeted everyone one by one, and although it seemed a little reluctant, she was not stage frightened. Finally, she gently called "Sister Xuan" with an unusual attachment.
Xiaocao smiled and said, "Bihe is very beautiful today." She praised him generously.
Seriously speaking, Xiaocao hasn't seen her for nearly a month. After all, she heard that her family was in a mess, so it was not easy for Xia Bihe to visit her. The fact that she has lost weight to her current state shows that she has strictly followed Xiaocao's words.
Although it was not the first time she heard these words, but because they came from Xiaocao's mouth, and Xia Bihe could feel that it was a sincere compliment without any ulterior motives, she couldn't help but reveal a somewhat shy smile, which made people stare at her.
Zhen Muyao clapped his hands, and tutted several times like a playboy, and even reached out to pinch Xia Bihe's face, "You didn't even put on makeup, how can those painted beauties live like this?"
You know, there are indeed a lot of beauties present today, it can even be said that there are more than ever before. No matter how thick or thin their makeup is, it is quite exquisite. However, the craftsmanship is not as good as that of later generations. No matter how magical Concubine Kou's craftsmanship is, traces can still be seen. What's more, it was not Concubine Kou who did it today.
The feeling that a painted beauties and a natural beauties give people is still different. At least those painted ones couldn't help but reach out and touch their faces. They were originally very satisfied, but now seeing Xia Bihe's appearance, they are still quite jealous.
I just don't want to believe that I was such a fat pig before. I was so fat that my face was like a round disk. How come I became so beautiful after losing weight? God is so unfair!
So, Zhen Muyao's words helped Xia Bihe gain a lot of hatred.
"Bihe's skin is already good. With a little care, her body will return to normal and she will naturally get better."
Zhen Muyao sighed, "So, Sister Xuan, you really have good taste. Did you know what Miss Xia was supposed to be like the first time you saw her?"
Xiaocao smiled and said, "Beauty lies in the bones, not in the skin." This was also a disguised acknowledgement of Zhen Muyao's words.
“Having said that, it was you who turned decay into magic, removing the excess parts of a piece of unpolished jade and presenting it in the most perfect shape. Otherwise, how would others know? After all, most people in this world only look at the skin and not the bones.” Zhen Muyao admired the beauty with all kinds of emotions.
Wen Renying nodded in agreement, so, in fact, her fourth sister was the best. Moreover, when it came to beauty, her fourth sister was not bad either, although not as stunning as Xia Bihe.
"There's nothing wrong with you being as fat as a pig before." Ming Zeyue said abruptly.
Zhen Mu glanced at her from a distance and snorted, "Don't you look at yourself? You have such a disgusting and bad character. If you don't control it, it will only get worse."
You have to know that there are not only young people here, but also elders, and even Ming Zeyue's mother is here. Zhen Muyao was not polite at all. Many people looked at each other. As she is now, it seems that she is not much better than Ming Zeyue, right
Ming Zeyue glanced at Zhen Muyao, and unlike before, she immediately started to fight with Zhen Muyao, with a bit of cold sarcasm, "Am I wrong? If she was like this before, like her stepmother, would she be alive now? The trees on the grave can provide shade, right? Oh, no, it's unknown whether she can even have a grave."
Zhen Muyao was rarely speechless, and it was indeed true.
Ming Zeyue sneered, turned around and left, returned to her mother, and quietly served as a background board.
This development really makes me wonder what to say.
Zhen Muyao moved his gaze away from Ming Zeyue. If he could still regard her as a strong rival before, now, even though Ming Zeyue's temper had become worse, Zhen Muyao didn't take her seriously. Well, he actually felt some pity for her in his heart. After all, she used to be a person like her, living a reckless and proud life. After being abandoned by her family, she was nothing. She used to be surrounded by stars wherever she went, but now, she can only stay by her mother's side.
You have to know that the Ming family is the maternal family of Concubine Xian. In the past, when there was a palace banquet, the Ming family basically went to Concubine Xian's palace first after entering the palace. Now, other female members of the Ming family were not seen, only she and her mother stayed here. Some things can be guessed without thinking. However, Ming Zeyue is still lucky after all, at least she was not abandoned by her mother.
This episode just passed by. Zhen Muyao pulled Xiaocao and said with a smile, "Sister Xuan, what do you think of me? Do you think I have beautiful bones? Can you carve me too?"
"I just wanted Bihe to lose weight, but I didn't do anything else. You, just save some energy, you're pretty enough." Xiaocao waved her hand impatiently.
However, some people still listened to what Zhen Muyao said just now, especially those who were not so satisfied with their body shape, or were a little fat, or had some part of their body not perfect. At this moment, they were eager to make a move, and unconsciously came closer and tried to interrupt.
Zhen Muyao had never felt any affection for people like them, but she also knew that Xiaocao was not her. If she went too far, it would make Xiaocao hate her, so she didn't do anything to drive them away. She didn't know if it was because of the psychological effect caused by knowing that she was pregnant, but she felt a little weak and sleepy, so she simply said goodbye to Xiaocao and went back to her elders.
The Jian family knew about Zhen Muyao's temper, but she always restrained herself in front of her elders. This was the first time they saw her being so foolish in front of so many people. Mrs. Jian couldn't help but want to say something, but in the end she just glanced at her belly and didn't say anything.
Zhen Muyao seemed to know it and smiled, "Mom, the day after my Jianshu got married, he beat someone up." So, this is nothing.
Can family members be the same as outsiders
However, according to Zhen Muyao, outsiders should be even more ruthless. In fact, she is a protective person at heart, although the person she protects the most is Jian Shu.
Mrs. Jian was also helpless, "You, now is different from before, take it easy."
"Mom, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Madam Jian thought, I hope so, and she couldn't help but look up at her mother-in-law who was still talking to the wife of the Wen family. She felt that it was necessary to talk to her mother-in-law and let her talk to Mu Yaoyao. After all, her daughter-in-law was fearless and only her mother could control her. Madam Jian was really worried that she would hurt the child one day without paying attention.
As the saying goes, if you have nothing to do, you might as well do nothing. If someone asks, Xiaocao is not reluctant to tell them some tips on how to take care of their bodies. There is no need to worry about the girls' daily routines. The main thing is diet and proper exercise. These two points are the best, and at worst there is at least 70% of the job.
If they are not satisfied with any part of their body, they can make targeted adjustments. Of course, to what extent they can achieve it depends on themselves. Local body shaping also requires perseverance and patience. Miss Xia Bihe is the best example.
Xia Bihe, who was originally listening to Xiaocao quietly, was suddenly called and then questioned by other girls. She was a little overwhelmed at first, but after calming down, she spoke and said that the process was indeed very difficult. She briefly talked about her weight loss process, which basically made half of the people want to back out.
"Where is the fourth young lady from the Wenren family? The Queen Mother is calling for her."