Blissful Days After Widowhood - Chapter 483

At that moment, Feng Yu spoke up, saying, “Aunt Chun is the one who serves my father. It doesn’t seem like she is acting, so let’s have a doctor come and take a look.”

Lu Yuanqi chuckled, “Why wouldn’t your aunt be alright? Two days ago, she sent a maid to buy face powder, and I wonder what kind of immortal she was planning to meet for such a dressing up.”

Without engaging in an argument, Feng Yu simply looked at Feng Yuan.

Given Feng Yu’s influence in the mansion, Feng Yuan promptly instructed someone to summon a doctor.

Back when Ge Zhu was still present in the mansion, Chun Xing had struggled to gain favor with Feng Yuan, but her efforts were in vain. Unexpectedly, this time, it was only Feng Yu advocating for her. Chun Xing expressed her gratitude to Feng Yu repeatedly.

After a while, the doctor arrived, and Chun Xing appeared nervous and uneasy, her body trembling slightly.

Upon taking her pulse, the doctor bowed and delivered the surprising news, “Old Madam, Master, good news—The Concubine is one month pregnant!”

This revelation caused a stir, akin to pouring water into a hot pan, and the gathering couldn’t help but react with astonishment.

Lu Yuanqi’s expression changed first, her lips turning pale in an instant.

Mrs. Qin and Feng Yuan beamed with happiness. Mrs. Qin, with a cheerful smile, remarked, “This girl by my side used to be quite fortunate, and she can truly bring blessings to our family.” With these words, she affectionately invited Chun Xing to sit beside her, a stark contrast to the previous unkind demeanor.

After that, Mrs. Qin inquired of the doctor again, “When I was pregnant with Ah Yuan and the three siblings, I never experienced stomach pain. Why is she in such discomfort? Could the fetus be unstable?”

The old doctor explained, “During the early stages of pregnancy, individual reactions can differ. Stomach pains and even a slight red stain may occur, causing some to mistakenly believe they are having their period and not pregnant. It’s entirely normal. As long as she takes extra care and looks after herself, everything will be fine.”

Mrs. Qin nodded repeatedly and promptly instructed Zheng Mama to prepare a stockpile of supplements, anticipating Chun Xing’s potential needs.

Lu Yuanqi’s face paled once again, realizing that many of the supplements were likely a result of her filial piety towards Mrs. Qin. Despite her inner frustration, she maintained composure, clenching her fist tightly beside the table.

Feng Yuan, a composed individual, was clear-minded. He was going to become a father again.

He ceased conversing with Feng Yu and directed his warmth solely towards Chun Xing, expressing the importance of taking good care of the child in her womb.

Feng Yu wore a faint smile, observing the family’s elaborate performance with indifference.

The next day, when he entered the palace, Feng Yu naturally shared the news with Gu Ye. Aunt Jiang’s recipe for inducing false pregnancy was not provided by a Taoist priest but made by the old doctor. The medicine could last for two months, after which it would be metabolized by the body, causing the symptoms of false pregnancy to subside and vanish.

Impressed, Gu Ye gave a thumbs up and remarked, “Your grandmother made quite the choice!” Ge Zhu, the docile and kind daughter-in-law, was not favored by Mrs. Qin. In contrast, Lu Yuanqi, who was arrogant and self-willed, and Chun Xing, who displayed remarkable courage, both received attention. Even when aware that it was a fake pregnancy medicine, Chun Xing took it without hesitation.

Feng Yu smiled helplessly and commented, “When my mother was still in the mansion, Chun Xing was a bit clever and restless. My mother simply didn’t want to stoop to her level. Now, my formidable stepmother has harbored a grudge against her since before she got married. She won’t let things settle.”

“Has the aunt who helped you settled down?”

Feng Yu nodded, saying, “Chun Xing couldn’t keep Aunt Jiang in the mansion. She provided her with a sum of money a few days ago, allowing her to retire and return home. I personally escorted Aunt Jiang, and now she is with my mother and the others. It’s all settled.”

Gu Ye and Feng Yu observed the unfolding events, but they didn’t anticipate that, with two months still remaining for the drug’s efficacy, the Feng family would suddenly stir up trouble.

After Chun Xing’s false pregnancy was announced, her status within the Feng family immediately soared. Mrs. Qin bestowed her with gifts, and Feng Yuan also sought out valuable items for her. He spent almost every day accompanying Chun Xing when he was at home.

The servants in the house followed suit, and even the meals prepared in the main kitchen were served to Chun Xing first, followed by Lu Yuanqi.

Lu Yuanqi may have flattered Feng Yuan and Mrs. Qin due to their elevated status, but she faced ridicule herself because of a maid. Upon reflection, the root cause of the situation was Chun Xing’s supposed pregnancy.

She returned to her mother’s house and sought help from Old Madam Lu.

Old Madam Lu presented her with two options. The first was to patiently wait for Chun Xing to give birth smoothly and then have Lu Yuanqi raise the child as her own. The second option involved aborting Chun Xing’s child. Given the Lu family’s size and history, with numerous concubines and maids during Master Lu’s time, Old Madam Lu had experience dealing with such situations.

The first option was the safest but would attract attention. The second option, though swift, carried the risk of being discovered. Lu Yuanqi had just entered Duke Lu’s Mansion through marriage and lacked any personal connections within the Feng family. It would be unwise to pursue the second method.

Old Madam Lu, preferring the former, advised Lu Yuanqi to endure the situation for the time being.