The Daily Life of a Down-on-Hard-Life Medicine Girl Supporting Her Family

Chapter 344

"Third sister, don't you want to know who from the Tang family it is?"

Zhong Xiuxiu was very curious.

“The only man in the Tang family who is worthy of you is the second young master, Tang Feng,” Zhong Xiuyao said. “Since Mother has taken a liking to you, she will never let you marry a son born out of wedlock.”

"Third sister is so smart."

“I’m just a little clever, it’s a pity…” Zhong Xiuyao suddenly said, “However, I have to keep being clever, otherwise I’ll be devoured to the bone in the Lin family if I’m not clever.”

Madam Lin is too ruthless!

He was known in the capital for his jealousy, but Lord Lin was also a womanizer; neither of them were good people.

"Third sister, as I said before, if you need any help from me, just send someone to find me."

"it is good."

Zhong Xiuyao stood up: "It's getting late, I should go back."

"Third sister, remember this: you can't eat this..."

Zhong Xiuxiu told Zhong Xiuyao everything that couldn't be eaten or used.

"Fifth sister has really made something of herself. I feel much more at ease with you around."

When Zhong Xiuyao came downstairs, the two old women came running back, panting.

"Please forgive me, Madam, this old servant went to chase after a naughty little brat..."

"It's alright, I've made my choice. You two ladies, choose one too, it's a gift from me."

"How is this good?"

"It's alright. We rarely get to come out, so we should treat ourselves to something."

The two old women happily each chose a box of rouge, and Zhong Xiuyao generously paid for it before getting into the carriage and returning home.

Zhong Xiuxiu was very pleased to see Zhong Xiuyao like this.

"Third sister is a really smart person; she can make a good life for herself no matter where she is," Zhong Xiuxiu said to Banxia. "Thank you for your hard work today."

"Miss, I'm not tired at all," Banxia said. "Actually, I could tell that those two old women were cooperating too."

"Really?" Zhong Xiuxiu said, "Since you're already here, why don't you buy a box of rouge too? I'll give it to you."

"No need, no need, Miss. I haven't used the gift you gave me last time."

"You're young and naturally beautiful, you really don't need these things."

Zhong Xiuxiu said, "Then let's go to the jewelry store and pick out a piece of silver jewelry."

"Miss, there's no need for you to spend money."

"Choose whatever you want. Save up some; it'll be good as a dowry later."

"Thank you, miss."

Banxia thanked her happily.

Since Miss entered Chunshan Academy, I have been serving her closely and have learned a lot from her. Miss is increasingly satisfied with me and is giving me more and more gifts.

It's really important to follow the right master.

Zhong Xiuxiu returned to the Zhong residence and took the initiative to tell Madam Zhong about Zhong Xiuyao's situation.

"It must have been so hard for Third Sister." Madam Zhong sighed. "When Third Sister was sent to the Lin family, it was for the glory of the Zhong family. I will never forget that. Fifth Sister, you can talk to her. If you need any help from me, just say the word. I will be grateful for her kindness."

In the end, the Zhong family also belonged to his two sons.

When the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact. Zhong Xiuyao was sacrificed to save the Zhong family, and Madam Zhong remembered her kindness.

"Yes, Mother, your daughter will do her best to protect her."

"The seventh day of the first lunar month is Wu Yatou's birthday. When you go to deliver the visiting card, just say that I specially arranged for you to visit her, celebrate her birthday, and also to take her pulse and check the pregnancy status."

"Yes, mother."

Zhong Xiuxiu nodded, thinking about the lives of the concubines in her own household and then about the lives of the concubines in the Lin household; the difference was truly like heaven and earth.

Even a concubine needs to choose a good mistress.

Of course, not all concubines are so lucky to encounter a kind-hearted woman like Madam Zhong.

It is said that marrying a virtuous wife will bring prosperity to three generations.

A matriarch like the legal wife can truly bring prosperity to the family.

Although there is a difference between legitimate and illegitimate children, she saw the efforts of her illegitimate daughter and was able to plan for her future. Such a head mistress is truly wise. A family like the Lin family, which has done countless evils to protect its illegitimate children, and whose legitimate children are incompetent, how far can such a family go?

The third sister's move was a bit risky, but it must be admitted that it was also the key to breaking the deadlock.

She had anticipated all sorts of things, and she was determined to have this baby.

At the same time, she also knew that her third sister had to put on an act just to see the Zhong family, which meant that life was difficult for the Lin family.

Sure enough, because she returned a quarter of an hour later than the reported time, Madam Lin started to make a big fuss about it.

"Madam, I returned late because there were many people on the road, and the carriage was a bit slow..."

"You dare to talk back to me? Guards, take Aunt Zhong back to her courtyard to reflect on her actions. She will have to copy the scriptures three hundred times and will not be allowed to leave the courtyard for three months."

"lady……"

"If you dare to say another word, you'll get another two months."

"No, madam, I really didn't..."

"Five months, you cannot leave the hospital for five months."

Zhong Xiuyao was overjoyed, but dared not show it, and could only look aggrieved with tears welling up in her eyes.

"Auntie, please."

The two old women quickly took Zhong Xiuyao back to the inner courtyard.

"Miss……"

The eldest daughter asked in a low voice.

Zhong Xiuyao shook her head.

After the two old women left, Zhong Xiuyao laughed so hard her front teeth almost caught a cold.

She gestured the number five to the maid.

"Five months without needing to pay respects?"

"Yes, this month, she will also try every means to prevent the master from coming to this courtyard."

Madam Lin was jealous of her favor and deliberately suppressed her in this way.

It is truly something I could not have.

That old guy, whoever wants him can have him.

Now all she cares about is protecting the baby in her womb.

After the five-month confinement period, the fetus was already seven months along. If she could just wait a little longer and go to the temple to worship Buddha, she could have her fifth sister help with the delivery.

Everything is under my control.

"Miss, those two old women..."

Although they had been bribed with small favors, keeping such a big matter from them was no easy task.

"It's okay, just say I've gained weight. Also, I need to prepare winter clothes, and make sure they're loose so it won't be noticeable when I wear them."

"Miss, what about the food?"

"Remember, there are some things you can't eat. I'm telling you, so be careful when you get food from the kitchen."

"Yes, I won't take those."

"No, it's not that I won't take it, it's that if you eat it after I take it, I can't eat it. Understand?"

"Yes, ma'am."

Her daughter is such a smart person, I never thought that one day her intelligence would be used in this way. It's truly a case of the big intestine wrapping the small intestine. Life is unpredictable.

However, since the young lady was making this plan, he was willing to risk his life to ensure the safety of her and her child.

"Miss, should we prepare some clothes for the young master?"

“No rush,” Zhong Xiuyao said. “It’s not advisable to prepare any at the Lin residence. It would be too conspicuous. We can just have the shopkeeper’s wife prepare some and get them when we need them.”

"Yes, ma'am."

Miss, you've thought of everything very thoroughly.

"From now on, I will devote myself to copying scriptures and will be confined to my quarters."

Zhong Xiuyao laughed and said, "I knew it! Life is full of surprises and unexpected events. Eventually, life will turn out the way I want it to be."