Jiang Shi didn’t dare to confront her mother-in-law and tactfully changed the topic with a smile, ntioning that she visited a few shops recently and noticed many unfamiliar ladies and young won.
Madam Song said, "Perhaps they ca with their family mbers." She lowered her voice and added, "It’s winter, and the elderly Madam Fan is in critical condition. A few days ago, they even dressed her in her burial clothes."
Song Ci was surprised: "But there’s been no funeral announcent."
"She pulled through again, but it looks like she won’t last much longer. Pri Minister Fan’s students have already co to the capital from various places, probably to show their respect during this critical ti there for their teacher’s grandmother." Madam Song sighed and said, "The Pri Minister has ntioned a few tis that he will wait for the right mont; otherwise, he wouldn’t be too busy to even visit his mother."
With the elderly Madam Fan critical, Pri Minister Fan, as her son, could only frequently take leave to be by her bedside.
"He’s busy with official duties, so don’t let him worry about . I have plenty of people to care for . But as for you, now that winter is here, take good care of your husband. Even if you can’t help with governnt matters, make sure daily life and als are well looked after," Song Ci instructed.
Madam Song quickly responded, "Of course. The small kitchen on my side never stops, and every day there’s a broth made with cordyceps and lean at, or it’s brewed as a drink. If Pri Minister doesn’t co ho, soone always brings it to the council hall."
Song Ci nodded, "Make sure to take good care of the advisors at the council hall as well. They’re working for the Song Family, and what should be given to them cannot be stingy, as we should not chill the hearts of our subordinates."
Madam Song and Jiang Shi agreed, echoing like chorus mbers.
Song Ci asked about Lu Shi and why she hadn’t co.
"I heard Aunt Shen isn’t feeling well, and the family doctor is being called," Jiang Shi said with a smile. Noticing the curtain swaying, she exclaid, "Speak of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao arrives. Isn’t that our third sister-in-law coming?"
Lu Shi entered and greeted Song Ci with a bow.
Seeing her face carrying a smile that seed sowhat forced, the others couldn’t help but speculate silently.
"Sister-in-law, you’re smiling; is there so good news?" Jiang Shi, pretending not to notice, asked with a smile.
Lu Shi sat down and said to Song Ci, "There is good news, a happy event indeed, for mother to know: Shen has been diagnosed as pregnant, over a month along now. Next June, you’ll have another grandson."
Everyone was taken aback.
No wonder there was a forced smile; it turns out the third branch of the family will have another addition.
Song Ci was the first to react, smiling, "Shen is indeed fortunate, joining the household for just half a year and already bringing such joyous news."
The smile on Lu Shi’s face almost faltered, but she had to agree, "Yes, I said she is fortunate too."
Song Ci then said, "Since she’s expecting, she should take good care of her pregnancy. As the Lady, you should pay more attention. Although the third branch has two sons, Xiao Wu is... with only Zhou’er, without a brother to support him, it’s a bit thin. If Shen’s child is a boy, he can later support Zhou’er; if it’s a girl, she could marry into a good family. As the main mother, you know what to do without needing to teach you."
Lu Shi felt bitterness in her mouth but continued smiling, "Mother, don’t worry. I know what to do. I’ve already had soone report the news to my husband and have him spend more ti with her."
Song Ci wasn’t concerned about these matters, only instructing Madam Song to increase Shen’s living expenses by twenty percent, since she’s pregnant.
Lu Shi held her teacup with a smile, but her heart was filled with bitterness.
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