n Lee took the initiative to chat with her. Although I didn't hear what they were saying, judging from their expressions, the two seemed to know each other and their relationship seemed somewhat ambig...When Sun Grandma heard Ripples' words, she finally looked at Zhen Grandma who was respectfully standing beside Ripples. Before Sun Grandma could say anything else, Zhen Grandma spoke up:

"Grandmother Sun, the mistress's belly is getting bigger and bigger. You don't have to worry about this kind of thing making Madam anxious. I was sent here to take care of the young mistress, and I will definitely do my best. You don't have to worry."

Grandma Sun turned back and saw that Lian Ri was only stroking the cat, she didn't refute Grandma Zhen's words. Her heart skipped a beat, but she didn't dare to say much. She could only respectfully bow before leaving.

Then the ripples turned to face Zhen Mama and said:

"Grandmother Zhen, even if Grandmother Sun returns now, what happens in my courtyard still depends on your word."

"The old servant knows, Madam just needs to rest and take care of the fetus. The old servant will handle the rest."

Grandma Zhen speaks very tactfully.

"It's not proper to air family matters, but since you all are people I rely on, there are some things I feel the need to tell you."

Ripple was stroking the whirlwind and said.

Both Zhen Mama and Mei Zhi put on an air of attentive listening.

My wet nurse left early, and there was only a close maid named Cherry by my side. It was just on my wedding day that Cherry disappeared, and the circumstances were extremely suspicious.

I only found out about this when I returned home. Originally, Cherry was my maidservant and also my chief maid.

It was because the cherries were gone that my mother gave me the plum branches. As for the maids left in the courtyard, they were all trained by Granny Sun. But Granny Sun's indenture is not in my hands.

The ripples' words weren't very clear, but Zhen Mama immediately understood.

This is because Madam Hou, the wife of Duke An Ding, still wants to control her married daughter and fears that her daughter will be out of her control. That's why she didn't give Nanny Sun's contract to the young mistress, and Nanny Sun's family members are definitely still at the Hou Mansion. This way, she won't worry about Nanny Sun betraying her.

But the more this happened, the less likely Young Madam was to reuse Grandma Sun. No one wants to live under someone else's control, and by saying these things to her, she was also indirectly telling Lady Lin that she is a daughter-in-law of the Lin family, and has always been loyal to her husband's family.

Although she didn't know the source of the discord between Madam Shao and Madam Hou, it wouldn't stop her from delivering a message and expressing loyalty. So, Zhen Mamā immediately said:

"Madam, don't overthink it. Now you are not alone. We servants certainly can't go against the master's wishes. The mistress feels whoever is convenient to use, she uses; if she dislikes someone, she simply moves them away."

In two days, the household will be releasing a batch of older servants. The steward needs to buy new ones. The young mistress can personally select one or two pleasing ones to keep by her side.

"Grandma Zhen is right, I do need to choose a few people. This child will need at least three wet nurses after birth, and we also need to start raising maidservants and little helpers for the children. All of this needs to be prepared early."

"I'm such a fool after giving birth! How could I forget something so important. Fortunately, grandma reminded me."

Talking to smart people is convenient, and I believe those servants who came from the Hou Mansion will soon be reassigned.

It is my duty to ease the mistress's worries.

Then Zhen-ma immediately said.

On the other side, Mei Zhi didn't speak, but she understood Lian Yi's meaning. The young mistress was preparing to replace everyone in the courtyard before her delivery, ensuring they were loyal to the young mistress at least.

She had pledged her loyalty once and was unwilling to become Lin Yaozu's concubine, so she was confident of being kept.

As expected, three days later the steward arrived with a group of people to let Lian'i make her selections. According to her standards of identity, Lian'i chose ten individuals, plus eight people from two households, replacing all those who had accompanied Madam Hou as part of her dowry.

She gave some of the men a sense of responsibility, allowing them to redeem themselves. Others, who served as her ears and eyes, she sold off with ruthless efficiency.

Mei Zhi was left behind and remained a maidservant to Lian Ri. Grandma Sun, because her contract wasn't in Lian Ri's hands, escaped punishment. However, her face had turned extremely pale.

Even though she was now the true power in Lianyi Courtyard, Zhen Mamá had still been a temporary replacement. After the big shake-up, Sun Mamá was marginalized and had to bite her tongue, but even then, one morning she fell and broke her hip. She could only stay in bed and recuperate.

R ripples listened to this news and said with a hint of heartache:

"Grandma Sun, how could you be so careless She came to serve me, and I was preparing to support her in her old age."

"Madam, this kind of injury will take at least a hundred days to recover. The maidservants and female attendants in the courtyard all serve you. Asking them to serve Grandma Sun might make them careless, and then it would end up harming your reputation."

Then Zhen Mama immediately said.

"Grandma said, 'What's there to suggest'"

Ripples asked deliberately.

"Madam, no one can take care of someone like family. The old servant thinks it's best to send Grandma Sun back home to recuperate. You can give her some more silver. This way, we show our loyalty and let Grandma Sun reunite with her family, wouldn't that be better"

"Grandmother Zhen is still considerate. Just do as you said, send Grandmother Sun a hundred taels of silver. It comes from my private funds, don't use public accounts."

With a smile, Lian Yi instructed.

"Yes, old slave will go do it now."

Then, taking the silver note delivered by Mei Zhi, Zhen Mama led her people to the servant's quarters.

The whirlwind is the sound carrier for ripples.

That grandma fell on purpose, no one framed her.

"She was very self-aware. Leaving me this way, she could go back to Lady Hou and wouldn't be blamed. All the blame would fall on me."

The ripples touched the storm's head and said.

"Just know what's in your heart."

The whirlwind watched the ripples without a care, and didn't say anything more.

When Lady He learned that Nanny Sun had been carried back, she knew this was Riyue expressing her displeasure. What could she say The servants she had arranged to be in the Shangshu Mansion had basically all been replaced by Riyue. Now, her eldest daughter was completely out of her control.

Mrs. Hou wanted to ease the relationship with Ripples and sent someone to the Shangshu's mansion to deliver a post, wanting to see her eldest daughter, but she was politely refused.

In the end, even Mrs. Lin came forward. She clearly stated that her daughter-in-law was carrying twins and had a risk of premature birth. The further along she got, the more inconvenient it would be for her to go out. Recently, she has been resting in her own courtyard, not going out or seeing guests. If Madam Hou cares about her daughter, she shouldn't bother her like this.

Mrs. Hou was gritting her teeth in anger, but she could only swallow her resentment because the good news she had been waiting for never came. Her eldest daughter's stomach was very stable and she was about to give birth. She could only lay low and stop bothering Lianyi.

Lady Hou held back her breath, wanting to wait until Lianyi gave birth before making a move, just like in her previous life. Only this time, Xue Lianyi was not pregnant, and there were no children to replace her.

Another month passed, and Ripple, after confirming the auspicious time, was ready to give birth. The two children she had carried were well-nourished and it was time for them to be born.

After breakfast, ripples was supported by Zhen Mama and Mei Zhi as she walked around the courtyard. Then, she patted her belly and said:

“I think I’m in labor.” to say. Before I left Hongqi Commune, we were already husband and wife. When I can leave officially, I will take you with me."Zhao Jingcheng suddenly raised his head, a little surprised.Don't say you...