Although her words were soft, they were powerful.

Daning has a century-old foundation, and people from all walks of life in the capital attach great importance to etiquette.

If women are rumored to be ignorant of rules and etiquette, then they will have no chance of marrying into the wealthy families in the capital.

When He's mother saw that Su Lingyue did not come as usual today, she wanted to bring Ru'er over to make things difficult for Qin Wanning, but she didn't expect that Su Lingyue would still come.

If the He family's century-old reputation were to be ruined in her hands, she would also be affected in the future as she has a daughter.

This was something she would never allow.

Panic flashed in her eyes, and she bowed her head and admitted her fault, "Princess, please forgive me. I don't know the rules, and I made you laugh. I will pay attention to it in the future and discipline Ru'er."

Jia Ru also tried to support her slightly trembling body, and reluctantly echoed, "Yes, Princess, I was so engrossed in the conversation with my aunt and cousin's wife that I forgot about these things for a moment. Please forgive me, Princess."

Seeing that the deterrence had worked, Qin Wan Ning also began to persuade them to reconcile, "Yue'er, mother and cousin must have really done it unintentionally, just forgive them."

Su Lingyue smiled slightly, and walked down naturally along the ladder that Qin Wanning handed over.

"Since both of you said it was an unintentional mistake, I will not pursue the matter any further. Madam He and Miss Jia, please get up quickly! However, such things really should not happen again. I hope that both of you can be more careful in your words and deeds in the future, restrain yourself and be polite, and do not do anything impolite again."

"Thank you for your teachings, Princess!" Upon hearing this, the two of them hurriedly responded as if they had been pardoned, and stood up with the help of the maids beside them.

They lowered their heads, not daring to say another word, for fear of accidentally angering this difficult princess again.

As she spoke, Su Lingyue's eyes swept over the persimmon cakes on the table. The orange-red fruits were covered with white icing, which looked very tempting.

Her eyes narrowed.

Persimmon cake is cold in nature, which is a taboo for people with cold body.

Su Lingyue asked with a smile: "Wan Ning, this persimmon cake looks good, did you ask someone to prepare it?"

Before Qin Wan Ning could answer, He's mother hurriedly began to take credit.

"Princess, I bought this persimmon cake at a preserved fruit shop in the south of the city yesterday. It tastes sweet and soft. Wan Ning has been taking medicine all day, so I gave her some to relieve the bitterness."

"Really?!" Su Lingyue sneered, "Mrs. He is really thoughtful!"

Madam He hadn't noticed anything unusual yet, and continued to explain in a boastful manner, "Wan Ning has worked so hard for our He family's offspring, so of course I have to treat her better."

Qin Wan Ning looked coldly at He's mother and held Su Lingyue's hand tightly. Thinking about the family dinner tomorrow, she finally restrained herself.

She also showed her usual gentle smile, "Yes, mother treats me like her own daughter. Wan Ning is really grateful."

Mother He showed her usual loving smile, took Qin Wan Ning's hand and placed it in her palm, and said softly: "Your parents are in the frontier, and we are the only closest people in the capital. If I don't treat you well, who else can I treat well!"

Her kind smile was flawless. If she didn't know that she had made Qin Wan Ning take cooling medicine for a long time, and if she hadn't seen what happened just now, she might have really believed it.

What a noble lady, she can be so hypocritical!

Su Lingyue came up with the idea of ​​playing a teasing on He's mother.

She smiled and said to Mother He in a coquettish tone: "Madam, this princess also likes persimmon cakes very much. This persimmon cake looks very delicious. Can this princess take it away later?"

He's mother was stunned. Looking at Su Lingyue's bright face and sincere and expectant eyes, a trace of embarrassment flashed across her face.

She didn't expect that Su Lingyue, a princess, would actually take the initiative to ask for food from other people's homes.

She prepared this persimmon cake specially for Qin Wanning, but Su Lingyue was the princess after all, so since she asked for it, she couldn't refuse.

Mother He curled her lips and said, "It is an honor for the He family that the princess likes it. I will ask the servant to buy it for Wan Ning."

Su Lingyue's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smile as bright as a spring flower, "Thank you very much, Madam."

After saying that, he pulled Qin Wanning into the backyard, leaving Su Lingyue and Qin Wanning looking at them with confusion.

She always had a bad illusion that Qin Wanning and Su Lingyue seemed to know something.

But Qin Wanning drank the medicine that was delivered every day without missing a day.

If she had known, she would definitely not drink it. She must be thinking too much.

Jia Ru, who was standing aside, twisted her handkerchief angrily and complained to He's mother, "What's so great about this princess? She actually bullied my aunt like this. My aunt is the wife of the Grand Tutor after all. And everyone in the capital knows that Prince Su will not live long. When Prince Su dies, she, the princess, will be nothing!"

"Ruer!"

He's mother scolded Jia Ru, but then comforted her gently, "Just wait a little longer, it won't be long before you are the only young lady in my He Mansion!"

Jia Ru smiled brightly upon hearing this, "Yes, auntie, Ru'er will listen to you!"

Su Lingyue and Qin Wanning returned to the room and couldn't wait to ask her, "Wanning, you didn't eat the persimmon cake, did you?"

Qin Wan Ning smiled lightly, "Yue'er, don't worry, I remember what you told me not to eat cold food!"

Su Lingyue nodded with satisfaction and began the treatment as usual. Caidie and Qin Wanging's two maids stood guard at the door to prevent He's mother's spies from peeping.

Accompanied by Jia Ru, He's mother came to the small kitchen of Qinfang Courtyard, where Cui Liu was cleaning up the dregs of medicine boiled in the morning.

Seeing He's mother and Jia Ru coming, Cui Liu hurriedly bowed and saluted, "I greet the Madam and Miss Cousin!"

Mother He stepped forward and lovingly helped Cui Liu up, "Cui Liu, get up quickly!"

She looked at the medicine residue that Cui Liu was about to throw away and asked, "Has the young lady drunk all the medicine that was prepared every day?"

Cui Liu smiled and replied, "Don't worry, Madam. I watched Young Madam drink."

Hearing Cui Liu say this, He's mother showed a satisfied smile on her face, "Very good, I said you are a sensible girl, and when things are done, I will definitely fulfill your wish."

Cui Liu was so excited that she knelt down and kowtowed, "Yes, thank you, Madam. I will definitely live up to your trust."

As soon as He's mother returned to her own courtyard, Qin Wanning's personal maid hurriedly asked to see her.

Seeing her hurried and flustered look, He's mother thought something had happened to Qin Wan Ning and was delighted.

"What's wrong? You're so flustered."

"Madam, the young lady just vomited. I asked you to ask you to invite a doctor to check her pulse."

The little girl gasped and spoke in a panic.

He's mother was delighted. After taking cold medicines and eating cold foods for a long time, his spleen and stomach must be much weaker than that of ordinary people. This situation was within her expectations.

I just didn’t expect this day to come so soon!

She said calmly: "Maybe it's because of spleen and stomach problems. Just ask an ordinary doctor. Why bother to disturb the imperial physician?"

The maid continued to explain, "Young Madam's period was supposed to start at the beginning of the month, but now it's already the middle of the month and it hasn't come yet. I think the palace doctor is familiar with women's illnesses and might be able to take a good look at Young Madam."

He's mother felt a tightness in her heart.

Vomiting and missed menstruation are symptoms of long-term use of cooling medicines, and are also signs of pregnancy.

She wanted to find out the truth, but she absolutely could not ask the imperial physician for help.

If she is pregnant, she can find a way to get rid of her pregnancy without anyone noticing.

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