Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 1236: Chapter 1233: Bad News

“It must be true; it’s a rumor that spread from the Imperial Palace.” Another maidservant joined in the conversation.

“Lady…”

Su Mei and Chun Xing saw Ye Muyu’s face turn pale at a visible rate, Chun Xing, being impulsive, stormed into the kitchen and scolded the kitchen maid and the other maidservants there.

“What nonsense is this? To speak such reckless words in front of the lady, do you no longer understand the rules?” Chun Xing, enraged, was hopping mad, and she and Su Mei were both aware of this piece of news.

But they shared the same thought as Old Madam; they wished to keep it from the lady at first.

Don’t disturb the pregnancy.

Who knew that although the entire residence had been instructed, the kitchen had made a blunder, and the lady had heard it on the spot, which just made Chun Xing flare up.

The old women and maidservants in the kitchen knelt and begged for forgiveness, and as they saw a section of a skirt at the door and heard Su Mei’s comforting voice to Ye Muyu, they felt even more frightened.

Ye Muyu pursed her lips, leaning half against Su Mei, she gently spoke, “Was it Old Madam’s order?”

Su Mei nodded anxiously, then quickly attempted to explain, “Old Madam is also worried about how the sudden news might affect your health, my lady. It was not meant to deliberately keep it from you. She only thought to reveal it to you little by little.”

Indeed, this was exactly what Madam Liu had in mind.

She had thought to delay it for ten days or half a month at least, hoping to hear some good news about her son, which would be the best outcome. If not, she would wait until Ah Yu’s morning sickness got better before gradually bringing up the matter.

In the end, Madam Liu did not wish for Ye Muyu to suffer a sudden shock.

It was best to go slowly and prioritize health.

“Deal with them according to the rules of this residence,” Ye Muyu said, with pursed lips. She did not forget to uphold Old Madam’s rules; the people of the household always kept tight-lipped. After all, everyone was aware of her temperament; unbidden matters could be spoken freely about, but those expressly ordered were a line not to be crossed.

Even before the pregnancy, even with those rumors circulating in Jing City, the household had kept its discipline.

But now, in her absence, the household had become lax, clearly disregarding Old Madam’s commands, calling for strict punishment to establish authority.

And with the household in disarray, who knows what sort of people might infiltrate.

She must not allow chaos now.

Ye Muyu was helped back into her room by Su Mei.

It was then that she asked, “What exactly happened?”

Su Mei, now not daring to withhold information, said, “My lady, the message came yesterday. After the supply trains were raided, the master chased after the Xiongnu. He was injured and has since been missing; the news came from the King of Huainan. Its credibility…”

The more Ye Muyu heard, the more her heart tightened. She didn’t even dare to think if something truly had happened to Chu Heng; could she accept it?

Feeling somewhat hollow, she reached out to touch her belly and held back the tears, “Pay attention to any letters from Young Master Du, and have Housekeeper Luo inquire more about the Scout Team.”

“Yes, my lady,” Su Mei responded, pinching the edges of the blanket tightly.

Ye Muyu reclined on the daybed, facing the others, “You all go out for now; I’d like to rest a while.”

Su Mei wanted to say more but was stopped as Chun Xing pulled her out of the room.

The room was quiet, with all the maidservants leaving.

Only when they were outside did Chun Xing let go of Su Mei’s sleeve, “Sister Su Mei, go and do as the lady commanded. I will stay outside and watch over the lady. She must be heartbroken and doesn’t want us to see.”

“Then be careful,” Su Mei said before turning to leave.

Inside the room.

Ye Muyu let the tears fall, her mind tirelessly sorting through strategies.

An hour later.

Madam Liu had been pacing outside the door several times by now.

Just as she was about to give up, she finally heard a voice from inside the room.