Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage

Indeed, she was in a somewhat dazed state.

Once she was the most beautiful woman in Chang’an City, but now she had become like this, all because of losing her beloved youngest daughter.

Jiang Ning stared at her for a while.

Chunlai and Xiaqu, the two maidservants, came over.

“Seventh Miss,” they both bowed, “The meal is ready. Will you have it here with Madam, or shall we return to our own courtyard?”

“Let’s go back. I have some questions for you.”

“What about Madam here…”

“I’ll come back later tonight.”

Returning to her own courtyard, the table was full of dishes, but most of them were stews with simple flavors.

Although Jiang Ning had no appetite, she was hungry, so she picked up a steamed bun to chew on.

Chunlai laughed, “Why don’t you eat some dishes? This chicken soup is good. Let me serve you a bowl and you can try it.”

A small bowl of chicken soup was placed in front of her.

Jiang Ning smelled the fishy smell and her stomach suddenly churned.

She threw away the steamed bun and turned around to retch a few times.

But because she hadn’t eaten anything, she only vomited a little bitter water.

Chunlai and the other maidservants were all terrified and rushed over.

“Miss, what’s wrong? Where do you feel uncomfortable?”

“Is it because the food doesn’t agree with your stomach?”

“I don’t know.” Jiang Ning sat up straight and took deep breaths, “Just take away these greasy dishes. I’ll just have some rice porridge and some vegetables.”

Although she had no appetite, being hungry was also uncomfortable, so she ate half a bowl of porridge and nibbled on half a white steamed bun.

Although it was dry, when chewed slowly, it had a bit of sweet taste.

The younger maidservants were all dumbfounded, but the older ones were concerned.

After the meal, Chunlai brought a cup of tea and whispered, “Miss, if the food doesn’t suit your taste or if you’re feeling unwell, you must tell me. You are the legitimate daughter of our family, and I was assigned by Old Master to serve you. I am at your service, so please don’t be polite to me.”

Jiang Ning glanced at her, “Sister Chunlai, I am indeed feeling unwell, but the doctor in the house can’t diagnose it. I want to go outside to find a doctor. Can you help me?”

“Miss, if you want to find a doctor, why bother to go out?” Chunlai smiled, “I can ask the steward to invite a doctor to our house.”

“That works too.” Jiang Ning coughed softly, “But I don’t have any money now.”

“Miss just returned, and it’s not the time for your monthly allowance. I’ll go to Aunt Hua and ask her to advance a few months of allowance for you.”

“Go to Aunt Hua?”

“Yes. In recent years, Madam hasn’t been in good health, so Aunt Hua, who is Fifth Daughter’s biological mother, is in charge of the household affairs.”

“Oh… no wonder Fifth Daughter is so domineering.”

“Fifth Daughter is smart and clever, with a pretty appearance, and she has always been very much loved.” Chunlai smiled, “However, now that you are back, things are different.”

“What’s different?”

“You are the only legitimate daughter of our family, and you are the most beautiful one. Naturally, Old Master will favor you more.”

Jiang Ning chuckled.

Chunlai smiled, “You rest, Miss. I will go and get the money, then have someone invite the doctor into the house.”

“Thank you, Sister Chunlai.”

“How could Miss say such outsider’s words to me?” Chunlai smiled and turned to leave.

Unexpectedly, Chunlai not only failed to get the money but also received a slap in the face.

Aunt Hua and Jiang Yuan were enjoying bird’s nest porridge when they heard Chunlai’s request. Calmly, Aunt Hua said, “Our household expenses are high, and there is a set amount. It’s not good to break the rules.. If you pick up the money today, will she also ask for it tomorrow? How can our family make ends meet then?”